Vintage Tea Time Sampler

Continuing on with our sampler mania here in Katy, Texas, here is the latest addition to our sampler collection:  A vintage tea time sampler!  The frame is 8 X 8; the squares are 1-3/8".  I used Morning Cup, Tea Shoppe, and From My Heart stamp sets.  The sampler has a variety of wheels, as well.  The card stock and ink colors are Very Vanilla, So Saffron, Rose Red, and Crumb Cake.  The Very Vanilla base is 8 X 8; the So Saffron piece is 7 X 7; the Rose Red piece is 5-5/8 X 5-5/8; the Crumb Cake piece is 5-1/2 X 5-1/2.  We used the Oval Accent Die for the accent piece in the middle, and the lace is from the Artisan Embellishments Kit. This little sampler has 32 pearls!  The charms are from the Tea Time Trinkets.  LOVE THIS SAMPLER!  Would you like to come for tea?

New Car for Haley

Well, it's official, Haley now has her own car!  I guess this means that I'll never see her again!  She has places to go, people to see, and things to do.  So happy for you, Haley!  You are a bright, beautiful young woman and the world is yours.......go find it in your new Honda CR-V!  You have worked so hard this year and your grades show it.  Dad and I are so proud of you!  You will go far in life......and you'll probably get there in your new car!  Your car ROCKS - and so do YOU!

To My Fiji Friends - Sampler Dimensions

Greetings!  I have been in Fiji this past week on the Stampin' Up! incentive trip!  I was asked by Stampin' Up! to do a presentation for my fellow demonstrators, so I shared my stampin' samplers with them that we have been enjoying so much here in Katy, Texas!  My fellow demonstrators loved the samplers and many have asked that I post the dimensions for the samplers I shared.  I am happy to!  All of the squares were created using the 1-3/8" square punch as the base.  I've listed the posts below so you can see the samplers.

The original "generic" sampler I offered - a July 15th, 2012 post:  Very Vanilla - 8 X 8; Basic Black - 5-7/8 X 5-7/8; Soft Suede - 5-3/4 X 5-3/4; the 1-3/8" squares are Crumb Cake

Halloween Sampler - an October 7th, 2012 post:  Howlstooth and Scaringbone Designer Series Paper - 8 X 8; Silver Glimmer Paper - 6 X 6; Basic Black - 5-1/2 X 5-1/2

Winter Sampler - a January 1st, 2013 post:  Bashful Blue - 8 X 8; Baja Breeze - 6-1/4 X 6-1/4; Silver Glimmer Paper - 6 X 6; Whisper White - 5 X 5

Valentine's Day Sampler - a February 3rd, 2013 post:  Pool Party - 8 X 8; Silver Glimmer Paper - 6-1/2 X 6-1/2; Basic Black - 5-7/8 X 5-7/8; Very Vanilla - 5-3/4 X 5-3/4; Basic Black - 4-3/4 X 4-3/4

St. Patrick's Day Sampler - a March 4th, 2013 post:  Lucky Limeade - 8 X 8; Champagne Glimmer Paper - 6-1/2 X 6-1/2; Basic Black - 5-3/4 X 5-3/4; Brights Designer Series Paper Stack - 5-1/2 X 5-1/2; Old Olive - 4-3/4 X 4-3/4

Easter Sampler - a March 9th, 2013 post:  Whisper White - 8 X 8; Whisper White - 6-1/2 X 6-1/2; Whisper White - 6 X 6; Whisper White - 4-1/2 X 4-1/2

Enjoy the samplers, my stampin' friends!  Let me know if I can help you in any way!

Fiji Trip

I am getting really excited now!  My Fiji trip with Stampin' Up! is just around the corner!  I went to the bank to convert some American dollars into Fijan dollars and I was surprised at how pretty their money is!  It's colorful and fun and I almost don't want to spend it!  Thanks to all of my customers and my amazing downline who helped me earn this trip.  It is, without a doubt, a trip of a lifetime.  I can't imagine that I would ever make it to Fiji, but with Stampin' Up!, it became a dream come true!  Unfortunately, my husband is not able to accompany me on this trip.  We still have a daughter in high school and there are some other reasons he can't go as well (primarily an elderly wiener dog who would get really sick if we were both gone), so I'm taking my sister on this trip!  I know there are some wonderful cocktails, embellished with little umbrellas, that are just waiting for us in the South Pacific!  Wish I could take all of you in my back pocket and we could enjoy this trip together!  Great pictures to come later, but for now.......Bula, my friends!

Secret Garden Card

I have to admit that when I first saw the "Secret Garden" stamp set and framelits in our Spring Mini, I wasn't jumping for joy.  It just wasn't my kind of stamp set, but I've quickly changed my mind!  After seeing so many beautiful uses of this stamp set, of course I had to order it, too, and make some of those beautiful cards!  This is one of the cards I had to make.  It's a variation of a card that was designed by Jen Mitchell and it's probably my favorite use of the "Secret Garden" stamp set.  Simple and clean.....and so perfect!  One of my stamping buddies, Ryleigh, added the "Hello" from the "My Friend" stamp set and I melted!  I offered this card at my April Camp Wannastamp.  The recipe is below.  All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!

Recipe:

Paper:  Whisper White - 11 X 4-1/4; Calypso Coral - 5-1/4 X 4; Whisper White - 5-1/8 X 3-7/8; Whisper White - 4-1/4 X 3-3/4 (for the Secret Garden Framelits)
Stamps:  Secret Garden; My Friend
Inks:  Soft Suede; Pretty in Pink
Miscellaneous:  Bone Folder; SNAIL Adhesive; Stampin' Dimensionals; Calypso Coral Twine - 25" long and 4" long; Craft Scissors; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Secret Garden Framelits; Big Shot Machine; Mini Glue Dots; Vintage Faceted Buttons

Nature's Pace Card

Wouldn't you agree that this is a lovely card?  It was designed by Melissa Davies.  I've had the "Nature's Pace" stamp set for a while, but hadn't used it......until I saw this card that I just had to copy!  Since I registered for Paper Pumpkin, I am delighted that I now have the adorable "Hey There Friend" stamp set that I can use on whatever I like.  It works well on this card!  I offered this card at my April Camp Wannastamp.  The recipe is below.  All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!

Recipe:

Paper:  Very Vanilla - 11 X 4-1/4; Very Vanilla - 3 X 2-1/4; Summer Starfruit scrap; Very Vanilla scrap
Stamps:  Nature's Pace; Hey There Friend
Inks:  Summer Starfruit; Midnight Muse; Midnight Muse Marker
Miscellaneous:  Bone Folder; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Stampin' Dimensionals; Apothecary Accents Framelits; Big Shot Machine; Small Oval Punch; Square Lattice Embossing Folder; Little Labels Punch Pack; Paper Snips; Pearl Jewels

Secret Garden/Dress Up Framelits Card

Did you ever play with paper dolls when you were little?  I may have.......maybe for one day.....but I've been playing paper dolls now as an adult!  I cut out a whole bunch of dresses using different Designer Series Paper and the Dress Up Framelits and I caught myself giggling!  Who says I'm too old to play dress up?  I've been having fun!  I offered this card at my April Camp Wannastamp.  I'm not sure who the original designer was for this card.  The recipe is below.  All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!

Recipe:

Paper:  Very Vanilla - 11 X 4-1/4; Very Vanilla - 5-1/4 X 4; Natural Composition Designer Series Paper - 5 X 2
Stamps:  Secret Garden; Bring on the Cake
Inks:  Crumb Cake
Miscellaneous:  Bone Folder; Stampin' Dimensionals; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Dress Up Framelits; Big Shot Machine; SNAIL Adhesive; Vanilla Flower Trim; Mini Glue Dots; Pearl Jewels; Paper Snips

Twisted Card

Well, isn't this fun?  This is called a twisted card!  All you do is measure 10-1/8 X 4-1/4 (so it will fit into an envelope) and then score it diagonally from corner to corner.  Fold it on the score line and then score it again in the middle.  Voila!  There's your twisted card!  What's fun about it is that you can easily place a gift card or money on the inside, so it becomes a card and a gift in one!  LOVE IT!  I offered this card at my April Camp Wannastamp.  The recipe is below.  All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!

Recipe:

Paper:  Very Vanilla - 10-1/8 X 4-1/4 - score diagonally from corner to corner, fold on the score line, and then score in the middle; Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper - 5 X 2 - cut diagonally from corner to corner; Very Vanilla scrap and Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper scrap for the flower
Stamps:  My Friend
Inks:  Midnight Muse
Miscellaneous:  Simply Scored Scoring Tool; Paper Cutter; SNAIL Adhesive; Bone Folder; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Blossom Punch; 1-1/4" Circle Punch; Stampin' Dimensionals; Vintage Faceted Button; Mini Glue Dots; Linen Thread - 8" long; Ribbon Scissors

Amazing Family Card

I've been seeing a lot of cards lately made by Amy O'Neill and I am just CRAZY about her style!  We must be soul mates or something!  Here's a beautiful card that she designed and I offered it at my April Camp Wannastamp.  Didn't think I needed this set until I saw this card!  Funny how one sample can change your mind about something!  The recipe is below.  All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!

Recipe:

Paper:  Crumb Cake - 8-1/2 X 5-1/2; Very Vanilla - 5-1/2 X 4; Pool Party scrap; Daffodil Delight scrap
Stamps:  Amazing Family
Inks:  Daffodil Delight; Pool Party; Basic Black; Basic Black Marker
Miscellaneous:  Tea Lace Paper Doilies; SNAIL Adhesive; Big Shot Machine; Apothecary Accents Framelits; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Daffodil Delight 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon - 10" long; Mini Glue Dots; Ribbon Scissors; Elegant Butterfly Punch; Bitty Butterfly Punch; Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack; Pearl Jewels; Paper Snips; Vanilla Flower Trim; Color Spritzer Tool

From My Heart Box Card

I usually go for simple cards - that's what I like the best and I don't like fussing with it - but this type of card is so unique and fun, I just had to give it a try!  At the Leadership Conference in January, attending demonstrators were shown how to make this box card.  I wasn't able to go, but my recruit Benedicte was kind enough to share it with our group.  It also showcases the chalkboard technique, which everyone is crazy about right now!  I offered this card at my April Camp Wannastamp.  The recipe is below.  All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!

Recipe:

Paper:  Baja Breeze - 10-1/4 X 8-1/2; score at 2-1/8, 3-5/8, 6-5/8 and 8-1/8 on the 10-1/4" side.  Score at 1-1/2 and 7 on the 8-1/2" side.  On the 10-1/4" side, score diagonally at 5-1/8 until it intersects with the first score line - flip the card stock over and score again diagonally at 5-1/8.  This needs to be done on both sides of the card.  Basic Black - 5-1/4 X 2-3/4 (for the inside greeting); Baja Breeze - 5-1/4 X 1-7/8 (for the embossed edges); Baja Breeze - 10 X 1-1/4 (for the belly band); Basic Black - 4 X 2-3/4 (for the oval greeting); Rose Red scrap (for the heart)
Stamps:  From My Heart
Inks:  Versamark; White Craft Ink
Miscellaneous:  Simply Scored Scoring Tool with Diagonal Plate; Paper Snips; Bone Folder; Sticky Strip; SNAIL Adhesive; White Embossing Powder; Heat Tool; Sponge Dauber; Embossing Buddy; Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder; Big Shot Machine; Ovals Collection Framelits; Stampin' Dimensionals; 2-Way Glue Pen; Owl Builder Punch; Stamp-a-ma-jig

Easter Blessings Card Sample

I offered a Fresh and Clean - it's Spring Camp Wannastamp and this is one of the cards we made.  I saw a sympathy card very similar to this and simply changed the greeting for Easter.  I'm so in love with my Stampin' Up! tools and stamp sets!  I love being able to make beautiful cards at home - in my jammies, if I want to!  All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!  The recipe is below:

Recipe:

Paper:  Very Vanilla - 11 X 4-1/4; Very Vanilla - 5-1/4 X 4; Pink Pirouette scrap; Old Olive - 2-1/2 X 2-1/4 (for the Little Leaves Sizzlits)
Stamps:  Easter Blessings
Inks:  Wisteria Wonder
Miscellaneous:  Stampin' Dimensionals; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Paper Piercer with Mat; Little Leaves Sizzlits; Boho Blossoms Punch; Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack; Mini Glue Dots; Paper Snips; Pearl Jewels

Bordering on Romance Card Sample

Here's a card we made at my Fresh and Clean - it's Spring Camp Wannastamp!  This card just looks like Easter Sunday to me - all dressed up!  It has such a sweet elegance and would be perfect for a number of different occasions.  I got this beautiful card design from Vikki Jo!  All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!  The recipe is below:

Recipe:

Paper:  Bashful Blue - 8-1/2 X 5-1/2; Bashful Blue - 4 X 3-1/4; Whisper White  - 5-1/2 x 4-1/4; Whisper White scrap
Stamps:  Bordering on Romance; Blessings From Heaven (stamped on the inside)
Inks:  Bashful Blue; Basic Black; Bashful Blue Marker; Old Olive; Old Olive Marker
Miscellaneous:  Adorning Accents Embossing Folder; Big Shot; Adorning Accents Edgelits; Labels Collection Framelits; Designer Frames Embossing Folder; Extra Large Oval Punch; Stampin' Dimensionals; SNAIL Adhesive; Sponge Dauber; Blender Pen; Stampin' Sponge; Pearl Jewels; Paper Snips; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Lace Border Punch (retired)

Pinwheel Sizzlits Card Sample

I've been wanting to get my hands on the little Pinwheel Sizzlits ever since I saw it in our Spring Catalog.  It is so cute and tiny and I can think of so many cute uses for it!  I saw this card on Pinterest, but there is no watermark giving credit to the designer.  If anyone knows whose card this is, I'll be so happy to give them credit for it!  I offered this card at my Fresh and Clean - it's Spring Camp Wannastamp.  Just makes me happy to look at it!  All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!  The recipe is below:

Recipe:

Paper:  Marina Mist - 8-1/2 X 5-1/2; Marina Mist - 5-1/4 X 4; Sunshine and Sprinkles Designer Series Paper - 4 X 2; Whisper White - 4-1/2 X 4; Sunshine and Sprinkles Designer Series Paper - 2-1/2 X 2-1/2; Whisper White - 3 X 5/8"
Stamps:  Delightful Dozen; Itty Bitty Banners
Inks:  Marina Mist; Daffodil Delight
Miscellaneous:  Stampin' Dimensionals; SNAIL Adhesive; Labels Collection Framelits; Big Shot; Cloudy Day Embossing Folder; Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine - 4" long; Pinwheel Sizzlits; Mini Silver Brads (3); Paper Piercer with Mat; Stampin' Sponge; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Bitty Banners Framelits; Paper Snips

Mini Milk Carton Die Sample

Anything that holds candy is good by me - especially when it's this pretty!  I saw this mini milk carton box designed by Helga Hopen and thought the colors were so fresh and clean for spring.  Anytime you mix blue and brown together, it looks so pretty!  I offered this 3D project at my Fresh and Clean - it's Spring Camp Wannastamp and we filled it with malted milk eggs - MY FAVORITE!  All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!  The recipe is below:

Recipe:

Paper:  Whisper White - 8-1/2 X 5-1/2
Stamps:  Summer Silhouette
Inks:  Early Espresso; Pool Party; Crumb Cake
Miscellaneous:  Big Shot; Mini Milk Carton Die; Bone Folder; Sticky Strip; Paper Snips; Early Espresso Baker's Twine - 8" long; Craft Scissors; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Early Espresso Button or Vintage Faceted Button; Pearl Jewels; Candy

Collage Curios Card Sample

What could be classier than this?  NOTHING!  What a fine card designed by Elizabeth Price - and I am so happy that I could copy it!  I offered this card at my Fresh and Clean - it's Spring Camp Wannastamp!  It was a hit!  Flattening the Soda Pop Tops with the Big Shot is fun and a splendid way to use that fun product!  All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!  The recipe is below:

Recipe:

Paper:  Crumb Cake - 8-1/2 X 5-1/2; Crumb Cake - 5-1/4 X 4; Very Vanilla - 4-1/4 X 3; Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper - 4-1/8 X 2-7/8; Not Quite Navy scrap; Summer Starfruit - 3-1/4 X 2-1/4
Stamps:  Collage Curios
Inks:  Not Quite Navy; Summer Starfruit
Miscellaneous:  Honeycomb Embossing Folder; Victoria Lace Trim - 3" long; Craft Scissors; Stampin' Dimensionals; Scallop Circle Punch; Apothecary Accents Framelits; Big Shot; SNAIL Adhesive; Pearl Jewels; Paper Snips; Soda Pop Tops; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Mini Glue Dots; 1" Circle Punch; Natural Trim Ribbon - 13" long

Ears to You Card Sample

Isn't this fun?  This is a card I offered at my Fresh and Clean - it's Spring Camp Wannastamp!  LOVE THE PINK BUNNIES AND THE POLKA DOTS!   I saw this card on Pinterest, but the watermark at the bottom is so small, I can't read it - even with my cheaters on!  If anyone knows who designed this card, I'll be happy to give them credit for it.  All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!  The recipe is below:

Recipe:

Paper:  Melon Mambo - 8-1/2 X 5-1/2; Pretty in Pink - 5-1/2 X 1-3/4; Sunshine and Sprinkles Designer Series Paper - 5-1/2 X 1-1/2; Pretty in Pink - 4-1/2 X 3-1/2; Whisper White - 3-3/4 X 3
Stamps:  Ears to You
Inks:  Melon Mambo
Miscellaneous:  Stampin' Dimensionals; SNAIL Adhesive; Melon Mambo Striped Organdy Ribbon - 10-1/2" long; Craft Scissors; Ovals Collection Framelits; Big Shot; Rhinestone Jewels; Paper Snips

Mother Hen and Baby Chick Sample

Well, from what I understand, chickens are all the craze!  Don't know particularly why, but I thought I'd try my hand at making some!  I was inspired by a Mother Hen I saw designed by Amanda Mertz.  I offered this pair at my Fresh and Clean - it's Spring Camp Wannastamp and they were fun to make!  They look so cute sitting on a shelf in my recipe cabinet - makes it feel like Easter and spring!  All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!  The recipe is below:

Recipe:

Paper:  Summer Starfruit - 5-1/2 X 4-3/4; Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper scrap (for the wings); Very Vanilla scrap (for the tag); Real Red Scrap (for the.......well.....hen parts!); Early Espresso scrap (for the beak); Summer Starfruit - 3 X 1 - scored at 1" and 2" (for the Mother Hen stand); Summer Starfruit - 1 X 1/2" - scored at 1/4" and 3/4" (for the Baby Chick stand)
Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes
Inks:  Early Espresso
Miscellaneous:  Big Shot; Ovals Collection Framelits; Full Heart Punch (for the Mother Hen wing); Stampin' Dimensionals; Vintage Faceted Button; Mini Glue Dots; Early Espresso Baker's twine - 5" long; Craft Scissors; Word Window Punch; Paper Snips; Paper Piercer with Mat; Stampin' Sponge; SNAIL Adhesive; Small Heart Punch (for the Baby Chick wing); Merry Minis Punch Pack - the Star Punch (for the beaks); Scallop Oval Punch (for the Baby Chick); Rhinestone Jewels; Simply Scored Scoring Tool

Easter Stampin' Sampler

Here's a fun Easter sampler for you!  I used the "A Little Bit of Spring" stamp set to create it, as well as the Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack.  The banners were cut out with the Hearts A Flutter Framelits Dies.  The ink used was Raspberry Ripple and Summer Starfruit.  The butterflies are from the Beautiful Wings Embosslits.  The big wave at the top and border were done using our new Borders Scoring Plate!  For the bunny, I used the Small Oval Punch and the 1/2" Circle Punch for the body; the Boho Blossoms Punch for his ears.  Love all of my stamping tools!