Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Elegant Bird Die Card Sample

Since we've been making birds lately, I wanted you to see this beautiful card made by Judy Sumner, a member of The TOPICS! When I first saw the Elegant Bird Die, I didn't think it was something I wanted, but I'm so happy I bought him because he sure is making me happy lately! The little Red Glimmer Paper heart just makes the whole card perfect! Thank you, Judy! I love your card!

Monday, February 27, 2012

Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch Card Sample

When I saw this beautiful card designed by Ann Schach, I was falling all over myself - couldn't make it fast enough! It is, undoubtedly, one of the most beautiful cards I've ever seen! It NEEDS to be framed! It's too pretty to be stuck in an envelope in a desk drawer somewhere. That's not going to happen to mine. I'm framing it!!!! We made this card at my "Wonderful Things the Occasions Mini Brings" Camp Wannastamp and I believe it was everyone's favorite card! All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! The recipe is below. To order these elegant products, visit my 24/7 online store at www.pennythomas.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now." Recipe: Paper: Crumb Cake - 11 X 4-1/4; Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper - 4-1/4 X 2-1/2; Poppy Parade scrap; Everyday Enchantment scrap; Very Vanilla - 3-3/4 X 2-1/4; Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper - 3-3/4 X 1; Very Vanilla - 3 X 3/4" Stamps: Loving Thoughts; Send Me Soaring; French Foliage Inks: Crumb Cake; Early Espresso; Crumb Cake Marker; Early Espresso Marker Miscellaneous: Finial Press Embossing Folder; Big Shot Machine; Brayer; Baja Breeze Pleated Ribbon - 4-3/4" long; Scallop Trim Border Punch; Pearl Jewels; Paper Snips; Stampin' Dimensionals; Distressing Essentials Kit; Corner Rounder Punch; Stampin' Sponges; Sticky Strip; Scissors; Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch; Mini Glue Dots; Large Pearl Jewels; Small Heart Punch; Color Spritzer Tool; 1" Circle Punch (to make the leaves); Chantilly Crochet Trim - 2" long; 1" Square Punch (for the banner); Stamp-a-ma-jig

Elegant Bird Die 3D Sample

Okay........isn't SHE fun???? Some of my customers weren't too keen on making a bird, but once they got into it, they had a great time making her! I JUST LOVE HER! A binder clip makes the perfect stand so you can put her on a shelf or a desk and enjoy her all day long! We talked about how fun it would be to make a Halloween bird or a Christmas bird and I am looking forward to doing that! She's beautiful to place on a card, but I love having her as a 3D item as well! The top bird is mine, but I loved the one that Susan Green made using the opposite side of the Designer Series Paper, so I wanted to show you hers, too! All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! The recipe is below. To order these FUN products, visit my 24/7 online store at www.pennythomas.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now."
Recipe:
Paper: Baja Breeze - 5-1/2 X 4-1/2; Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper - 4-1/2 X 3-1/2; Baja Breeze scrap; Lucky Limeade scrap; Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper scrap; Very Vanilla - 3-1/2 X 1/2"; Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper - 2 X 1-1/4 (for the stand)
Stamps: Party This Way
Inks: Basic Black; Baja Breeze
Miscellaneous: Elegant Bird Die; Big Shot Machine; Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder; Binder Clip; Sticky Strip; Pearl Jewels; Petite Pennants Builder Punch (for the hat); Boho Blossoms Punch; Paper Snips; Baja Breeze Pleated Ribbon; Scissors; Black Brad; Paper Piercer with Mat; Baja Breeze Twitterpated Button; Mini Glue Dots; Stampin' Dimensionals; Stampin' Sponge; Linen Thread - 4" long; Stamp-a-ma-jig

Mixed Bunch Card Sample

This beautiful card idea came from Melissa Davies. As soon as I saw it, I wanted to use it for my "Wonderful Things the Occasions Mini Brings" Camp Wannastamp so everyone could try out the new paper doily, as well as the new stamp set and the Adorning Accents Embossing Folder. Although it was tedious to punch out all of the "hanging chads" from the doily, everyone agreed it was worth it! All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! The recipe is below. To order these amazing products, visit my 24/7 online store at www.pennythomas.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now." Recipe: Paper: Very Vanilla - 11 X 4-1/4; Very Vanilla - 4-1/2 X 4-1/4 (for the doily); Very Vanilla scrap; Cherry Cobbler scrap Stamps: P.S. I Love You; Teeny Tiny Wishes; Mixed Bunch Ink: Cherry Cobbler Miscellaneous: Paper Doily Die; Big Shot Machine; SNAIL Adhesive; Stampin' Dimensionals; Blossom Punch; 3/4" Circle Punch; Pearl Jewels; Paper Snips; Modern Label Punch; Adorning Accents Embossing Folder; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Paper Piercing Tool

Apothecary Art Card Sample

This beautiful card idea came from Patti Willey. It was a perfect way to let everyone use the new stamp set, the Labels Collection Framelits, as well as the Adorning Accents Die and coordinating Adorning Accents Embossing Folder. We made this card at my "Wonderful Things the Occasions Mini Brings" Camp Wannastamp. It was a huge hit! All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! The recipe is below. To order these fabulous products, visit my 24/7 online store at www.pennythomas.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now." Recipe: Paper: Very Vanilla - 10-1/2 X 5-1/4; Baja Breeze - 5-1/4 X 4-3/4; Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper - 4-1/2 X 4; Very Vanilla - 4-1/4 X 3-1/4; Very Vanilla - 4 X 1-/2"; Baja Breeze Scrap; Old Olive Scrap Stamps: Apothecary Art; You Are Loved (retired) Inks: Basic Black; Old Olive Marker; So Saffron Marker; Baja Breeze Miscellaneous: SNAIL Adhesive; Pinking Hearts Border Punch; Adorning Accents Edgelits; Adorning Accents Embossing Folder; Big Shot Machine; Labels Collection Framelits; Stampin' Dimensionals; 1-1/4" Square Punch (for the banner); Stamp-a-ma-jig; Itty Bitty Punch Pack Flower; Pearl Jewels; Paper Snips; Mini Glue Dots; Old Olive Satin Ribbon - 17-1/2" long; Scissors; Blender Pens

Fresh Vintage Notecard Sample

I got this great card idea from Dawn Olchefske. This is one of the notecards we made at my "Wonderful Things the Occasions Mini Brings" Camp Wannastamp. There's a little bitty pearl in the center of the flower on the postage stamp that just makes this card! What a wonderful way to use your designer series paper scraps and get a stunning card! All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! The recipe is below. To order these great products, visit my 24/7 online store at www.pennythomas.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now." Recipe: Paper: White Notecard; Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper - 5 X 1-1/4; Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper - 5 X 1/2"; Poppy Parade Scrap; Very Vanilla Scrap Stamps: Fresh Vintage Inks: Poppy Parade; Soft Suede Miscellaneous: SNAIL Adhesive; Scallop Square Punch; Postage Stamp Punch; Stampin' Dimensionals; Pearl Jewels; Paper Snips; Stampin' Sponge

Fresh Vintage Notecard Sample

I got this wonderful and elegant idea from Dawn Olchefske! I truly love our notecards. They come 20 to a packet, are already scored, and come with envelopes. Because they're smaller than a typical card, they're quick and easy in case you need something fast! We made this notecard at my "Wonderful Things the Occasions Mini Brings" Camp Wannastamp. It looks good no matter what color you stamp it in! All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! The recipe is below. To order these products, visit my 24/7 online store at www.pennythomas.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now."
Recipe:
Paper: White Notecard; Whisper White Scrap
Stamps: Fresh Vintage; Sincere Salutations
Ink: Basic Black
Miscellaneous: Designer Frames Embossing Folder; Big Shot Machine; Wide Oval Punch; Stampin' Dimensionals; Stamp-a-ma-jig

Fresh Vintage Card Sample

I'm just REALLY loving this stamp set and can't get enough of it! This is one of the cards we made at my "Wonderful Things the Occasions Mini Brings" Camp Wannastamp. I know I found this sample on Stampin' Connection, but I'm not sure who the original creator was. SORRY! All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! To order these great products, visit my 24/7 online store at www.pennythomas.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now." Recipe: Paper: Soft Suede - 8-1/2 X 5-1/2; Pool Party - 5-3/8 X 4-1/8; Soft Suede - 2-7/8 X 1-3/4 (3); Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper - 2-3/4 X 1-5/8; Very Vanilla - 2-3/4 X 2-1/8; Soft Suede - 2-7/8 X 2-1/4 Stamps: Apothecary Art; Fresh Vintage Inks: Soft Suede; Pool Party Marker; Poppy Parade Marker; Peach Parfait Marker; Lucky Limeade Marker Miscellaneous: SNAIL Adhesive; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Chantilly Crochet Trim - 17-1/2" long; Scissors; Everyday Enchantment Brads; Mini Glue Dots; Stampin' Dimensionals; Cutter Kit

Apothecary Art Card Sample

This is a card I got from my good friend Jenny Peterson. I thought it was beautiful, so I chose it as one of the cards we'd make at my "Wonderful Things the Occasions Mini Brings" Camp Wannastamp! You can rest assured, Jenny, that everyone else thought it was beautiful, too! All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! The recipe is below. To order these wonderful products, visit my 24/7 online store at http://www.pennythomas.stampinup.net/ and click on "Shop Now." Recipe: Paper: Soft Suede - 8-1/2 X 5-1/2; Soft Suede - 5-1/4 X 4; Daffodil Delight - 5 X 4; Pool Party - 4-1/2 X 1-5/8; Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper - 4-1/4 X 1-1/2; Soft Suede Scrap; Very Vanilla Scrap Stamps: Apothecary Art; Wonderfully Worn Inks: Soft Suede; Daffodil Delight; Versamark; Soft Suede Marker Miscellaneous: Stampin' Dimensionals; Stampin' Sponges; SNAIL Adhesive; Pewter Embossing Powder; Heat Tool; 1-3/8" Square Punch (for the banner); Decorative Label Punch; Extra Large Oval Punch; Rhinestone Jewels; Paper Snips; Labels Collection Framelits; Big Shot Machine; Pool Party Seam Binding Ribbon - 19" long; Scissors; Mini Glue Dots; Hair Pick (for the fork bow); Stamp-a-ma-jig; alcohol in a spray bottle (make your fork bow and completely saturate it with alcohol. Scrunch it up in your fist to get wrinkles - a super vintage look!)

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Elegant Lines Valentine's Day Card Sample

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO YOU! I have a very good friend, Judith Walker, who is an amazing homemaker, seamstress, cook, and paper-crafter. She absolutely loves working with her hands. She is very particular and meticulous and she creates masterpieces like this when she works! She sent me this lovely Valentine's Day card and when I opened the envelope, I was breathless! It is stunning to see this card in real life. She scored lines down the top layer so she'd know right where to sew those hearts on. Don't you agree this is a masterpiece? It reminds me of a quote by John Ruskin: When love and skill come together, expect a masterpiece. I am so proud and lucky to have one of Judith's masterpieces! Happy Valentine's Day to YOU, Judith. You have a beautiful heart, my friend, and your masterpiece has melted mine!

Monday, February 13, 2012

P.S. I Love You Card Sample

This is a card template that I use over and over again. You can dress it up, dress it down, make it playful or elegant, change the card stock and ribbon colors and you'll have a winner every time. I used the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and the Hearts Collection Framelits on this card. I hope you like it!

Friday, February 10, 2012

Fresh Vintage Card Sample

Here's a lovely card for you to enjoy today! I got this wonderful card idea from a demonstrator friend, Patsy Waggoner. I love the stamp set, I love the Designer Series Paper, and I love this card! I can't believe what joy stamping can bring me! Just making a cute card gets my day off on the right foot and all is right with the world! Thanks, Patsy, for touching my world today!

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Tagtastic Card Sample

I was so excited when I received this card in the mail! Concord Crush and Melon Mambo really POP when you use them together - and you don't receive many "purple" cards, so this was a hit with me! My recruit and friend, Benedicte Richard, sent me this card and I'm so happy to have it! Thank you, Benedicte, for making my day with your kind note! You are SPECIAL, my friend!

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Fresh Vintage Home Decor Sample

One of my favorite things to do with my stamp sets is to create home decor items. It's such an inexpensive way to decorate a shelf or mantel and one more way that you can get your money's worth from the stamp sets you've invested in. I'm totally in love with the Sale-A-Bration set "Fresh Vintage" and I thought it would look lovely in this frame. I used Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Peach Parfait, and Poppy Parade markers to ink up the stamp. This is sitting on my fireplace mantel and now I feel all dressed up! Stamps, inks, and card stock do me a world of good - and they can for you, too! To order these impressive products, visit my 24/7 online store at www.pennythomas.stampinup.net and click on "Shop Now." Your fireplace mantel will thank you!