August Card Sample!

Ohhhhhhh, this card makes me melt. I could sit and look at this card for hours and be happy! It looks so much prettier in person, but a picture will have to do! The supplies I used were Cherry Cobbler card stock; Love Letter Designer Series Paper; Crumb Cake card stock; "Elizabeth" stamp set; Early Espresso Classic Pad; Crumb Cake Classic Pad; Victoria Ribbon; Antique Brads; Stampin' Dimensionals; and Sticky Strip. I cased this card from Ilina Crouse, who makes incredibly lovely things. Go make this - you'll be happy all day.

What a Difference a Punch Makes!

You will see this same card posted below as part of my August Camp Wannastamp cards. The only difference is I used the Scallop Trim Border Punch down one side. I think it changes the whole look of the card - softening it and making it more feminine and pleasing to look at. Having the right accessories makes a difference! Both cards are nice, but I think I like this one better! Have a super day - and go stamp somethin' cute!

August Camp Wannastamp Card!

I have seen this ice cream cone made by many different people on Stampin' Connection and thought I'd give it a try! I really like the way it turned out. The only change I made to mine was to run the scalloped circles through the Big Shot Swirls Texturz plate and then I added Dazzling Diamonds Glitter to the swirls. It added a bit more pizzazz to the ice cream - and I like that pizzazz! Wouldn't it be cute to do one scallop circle in Chocolate Chip card stock, another in Very Vanilla card stock, and one in Pretty in Pink card stock? I'll have to try that next time! The recipe is below. All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!

Recipe:

Paper: More Mustard - 5 X 5; Whisper White - 3-1/2 X 3-1/2 (cut this at a diagonal to fit inside the cone); Whisper White - 2 X 2 (for the greeting); Pretty in Pink scrap; Real Red scrap

Stamps: Got Treats (P. 55 of the catalog); A Word for You (P. 158 of the catalog); Birthday Bliss would be cute on the inside, too (P. 57 of the catalog)!

Inks: Early Espresso; Pretty in Pink; Early Espresso Marker; Real Red Marker

Miscellaneous: Square Scallop Die; Square Lattice Embossing Folder; Sponges; SNAIL Adhesive; Stamp-a-ma-jig; 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch; Swirls Texturz Plate; Stampin' Dimensionals; Small Heart Punch; Clear Rhinestone; Paper Snips; Dazzling Diamonds Glitter; 2-Way Glue Pen; Ruler; Bone Folder (to score the inside)

August Camp Wannastamp Card!

Here's a sweet card we made at my August Camp Wannastamp. The "Aviary" set is another one of my favorites. I got this great card idea from Twila Mooneyham, a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, and I just had to make it. Hope you like it! The recipe is below. All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! Recipe: Paper: Old Olive - 11 X 4-1/4; Basic Black - 5-1/4 X 4; Whisper White - 5 X 3-3/4; Whisper White scrap Stamps: Aviary (P. 121 of the catalog); Tiny Tags (P. 130 of the catalog) Inks: Basic Black; Old Olive; Marina Mist; Poppy Parade; Daffodil Delight; Poppy Parade Marker; Marina Mist Marker Miscellaneous: SNAIL Adhesive; 1" Circle Punch; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon - 15-1/2" long; Scissors; Neutrals Buttons (Black); Linen Thread - 5" long; Jewelry Tag Punch; Clear Rhinestones; Paper Piercer with Mat; Mini Glue Dots; Paper Snips

August Camp Wannastamp Card!

"Morning Cup" is one of those sets that I'm hook, line and sinker for. For some reason, if a set deals with coffee, I'm all over it - and I don't even drink that much coffee, really! As soon as I saw this set, I knew I would order it - AND I DID! Isn't this an adorable card? I got this card idea from Stampin' Connection. What I love about this style of card is that you can replace that teacup with any image - change the greeting - and you have another great card. Even change the colors, if you wish. It works so well with small images! The recipe is below. All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! Recipe: Paper: Cherry Cobbler - 8-1/2 X 5-1/2; Whisper White - 5-1/2 X 4-1/4; Baja Breeze - 4-1/4 X 1; Daffodil Delight - 2-1/4 X 1-5/8; Pear Pizzazz scrap; Whisper White scrap Stamps: Morning Cup (P. 60 of the catalog) Inks: Jet Black Stazon; Cherry Cobbler Marker; Daffodil Delight Marker; Pear Pizzazz Marker Miscellaneous: Top Note Die; Big Shot Machine; Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder; Stampin' Dimensionals; Corner Rounder; Clear Rhinestones; 1-1/4" Circle Punch; Paper Snips; Pear Pizzazz Poly-Stitched Ribbon - 16-1/2" long; Scissors

August Camp Wannastamp Card!

Isn't this pretty? All of this new stuff is making me melt! So classy, so easy, so wonderful! I saw this card idea on..............hmmm, it might have been from the Simple & Sincere blog. The recipe is below. All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! Recipe: Paper: Marina Mist - 10-1/4 X 4-1/4 - scored at 5-1/2; Old Olive - 4-1/4 X 1/2"; Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper - 4-1/4 X 1-1/2 Stamps: Ornate Blossom (P. 99 of the catalog); Occasional Quotes (P. 14 of the catalog) Inks: Early Espresso; Versamark Miscellaneous: Pear Pizzazz Poly-Stitched Ribbon - 15-1/2" long; Scissors; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Scallop Edge Punch; Paper Piercer with Mat; SNAIL Adhesive

August Camp Wannastamp Card!

Ahhhh, here's that gorgeous set "Artistic Etchings" again. I might have to take this stamp set to bed with me tonight - I just can't bear to be apart from it! I got this gorgeous card idea from Stampin' Connection and then changed it slightly to make me happier. The recipe is below. All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! Recipe: Paper: Whisper White - 11 X 4-1/4; Whisper White - 4-1/4 X 3-1/4; Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper - 3-1/4 X 1; Real Red 3-1/4 X 1 Stamps: Artistic Etchings (P. 125 of the catalog); Because I Care (P. 11 of the catalog) Inks: Real Red; Marina Mist Miscellaneous: Stamp-a-ma-jig; SNAIL Adhesive; Scallop Edge Punch; Marina Mist Satin Ribbon - 13-1/2" long; Scissors; Neutrals Buttons; Mini Glue Dots; Stampin' Dimensionals

August Camp Wannastamp Card!

Here's a card that I just had to make when I saw it in the new catalog! Love the colors, love the new Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, love the new clear rhinestones, love everything about it! The recipe is below. All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! Recipe: Paper: Baja Breeze - 11 X 4-1/4; Whisper White scrap Stamps: Word Play (P. 147 of the catalog) Inks: Soft Suede; Baja Breeze Miscellaneous: Elegant Lines Embossing Folder; Big Shot Machine; Certainly Celery Satin Ribbon - 15-1/2" long; Scissors; Linen Thread - 6" long; 1/16" Hole Punch; 1-3/4" Circle Punch; Clear Rhinestones; Paper Snips; Stampin' Sponge

August Camp Wannastamp Card!

The very first thing on my "to buy" list after I saw the new catalog was the "Elizabeth" stamp! Wow! I absolutely love it! I had to make a card with it right away, and I believe this particular card was cased from the catalog. Don't you just love it? Instead of putting words in the oval, you could always try stamping an image, too, like a row of cupcakes or flowers, or perhaps a single teacup from the "Morning Cup" stamp set. I THINK IT WOULD BE CUTE! All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! The recipe is below! Recipe: Paper: Daffodil Delight - 11 X 4-1/4; Very Vanilla - 4-1/4 X 4-1/4; Very Vanilla scrap Stamps: Elizabeth (P. 18 of the catalog); Three Little Words (P. 151 of the catalog) Inks: Early Espresso; Pear Pizzazz; Early Espresso Marker Miscellaneous: Pear Pizzazz Poly-Stitched Ribbon - 15-1/2" long; Scissors; SNAIL Adhesive; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Paper Snips; Stampin' Dimensionals; Color Spritzer Tool; Paper Flowers; Clear Rhinestones; Mini Glue Dots; Sponge Daubers

First Day of School Box!

JUST HAD TO SHOW YOU THIS - and it's so appropriate for today, our first day back at school. I'm the only mom I know of that cries on the first day of school because my kids are back in school. My friends think I'm nuts! Most moms are jumping for joy, but it makes me sad. I enjoy it when Hunter, Haley, and I are at home hanging out with no schedule and we just do whatever we want for the day. I feel lonely when they go back to school, but I know they have to. My stamping buddy, Kirsteen Gill, borrowed some things from me, and to thank me, she made me this cute little First Day of School box. I flipped when I saw it! It looks to me like it's our matchbox die that has just been covered with card stock to resemble a school book. OMG! I LOVE IT! That little bookworm on the front is precious. I didn't take a picture of it, but on the spine of the book are little apples all embossed in gold. What teacher wouldn't love receiving this today filled with candies? I love it, Kirsteen! THANK YOU! Better get that cute little "First Day" stamp set in the Summer Mini Catalog before it's too late!

A Cute "Demonstrator" Card!

Isn't this adorable? When we got back from the convention, Kirsteen Gill sent me a thank-you note for the goodies I had given her at the convention. I flipped over it and had to copy it immediately! This "Share What You Love" stamp is something that was available for demonstrators to purchase at the convention and it's a perfect way to welcome a new recruit into our group or to thank my top salespeople for their hard work or to say "Happy Birthday." Kirsteen used the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, but I changed mine to the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder to be more playful. Thanks, Kirsteen, for an adorable card idea that I will use many times in the future!

Artistic Etchings Card Sample!

When I first saw the new catalog, the stamp set called "Artistic Etchings" jumped out at me. I absolutely love it and will use it many times over the course of the next year! Here's a cute card that we made at Rosemary Kenny's home workshop. With all the people in my life who think they are queens (myself included!), I'll be using this set a lot! It's so much fun! I got this card idea from Stampin' Connection. There are actually three clear rhinestones on the crown, but for some reason you can only see two in the photo. Maybe I had the card turned at the wrong angle when I took the picture. The recipe is below. All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!

Recipe:

Paper: Shimmery White - 11 X 4-1/4; Marina Mist - 5-3/8 X 4-1/8

Stamps: Artistic Etchings (P. 125 of the catalog); Smarty Pants (P. 152 of the catalog)

Inks: Versamark Pad; Basic Black Marker

Miscellaneous: Pinking Hearts Border Punch; SNAIL Adhesive; Stamp-a-ma-jig; pencil; ruler; Silver Embossing Powder; Embossing Buddy; Heat Tool; Clear Rhinestones; Paper Snips; Marina Mist Satin Ribbon - 15" long; scissors

Stamping in the Car!

With the Founder's Circle trip to St. George, Utah coming up in September - and having to take 135 card swaps with me - I've had to get busy! Sitting in the car for hours to and from Kansas, it only made sense that I use that downtime to work on my swaps. Have you ever tried stamping in the car? IT WORKS! It makes the time fly, too, which is wonderful when you're facing an 8-hour day of driving.

Years ago, my husband was kind enough to cut a piece of wood just the right size to fit on my lap and to utilize the open space in the car around me so I could stamp on trips. He sanded down the sides so that they're nice and smooth and it makes a very comfortable work space, so that's what I did! I worked on my 135 card swaps and almost got them finished during our driving time. If you have a vacation coming up or you know you'll be spending lots of time in the car, get your paper cut, take a few ink pads and stamp sets with you, and you'll be able to churn out the cards! Thought you'd get a kick out of this - even when I'm travelling, I'm stamping!

"Priceless" Card Sample!

When I was at the convention, there was a sweet gal swapping this card. I immediately grabbed it out of her hand and asked her if I could take a picture of it - and she was kind enough to oblige! This is such a great card - and one that I like to call "a 9-1-1 card." When you need a card quickly - this is it! It only takes five minutes to make this card - and you can change the colors and the greeting to suit your occasion - and you've got your card! This is my CASE of her card. I offered this card at Rosemary Kenny's home workshop, and it was a hit! I love it, too! The recipe is below. All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up!

Recipe:

Paper: Elegant Eggplant - 8-1/2 X 5-1/2; Whisper White - 5-1/4 X 4; Old Olive scrap; Whisper White scrap

Stamps: Priceless (P. 134 of the catalog); Thank You Kindly (P. 158 of the catalog)

Inks: Old Olive; Elegant Eggplant; Old Olive Marker; Elegant Eggplant Marker

Miscellaneous: Bone Folder; SNAIL Adhesive; Stamp-a-ma-jig; pencil; ruler; 1-1/4" Circle Punch; 1-3/8" Circle Punch; Paper Piercer with Mat; Old Olive Brads; Stampin' Dimensionals

Another Convention Swap!

Here's the last of my convention swaps! Can you tell I like dry-embossing? I used the Elegant Lines Embossing Folder and the "Style Beautiful" stamp set in Marina Mist ink. I love the font for the greeting. My sister thinks the Elegant Lines Embossing Folder looks like shrimp! Ha! I say it's very beautiful shrimp, then!

Another Convention Swap!

Here's another one of my convention swaps - another dry-embossed card! All made using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder and the cute little "Hi" Embosslits! Super-easy, super-quick, and super-beautiful, if I may say so myself!

One of My Convention Swaps!

When you attend the Stampin' Up! convention, there is swapping mania that happens! If you don't take any swaps with you, you'll feel REALLY left out! We all want to be part of the mania! It's fun! You meet demonstrators from all over the United States and Canada and exchange cards with them. It's super-fun and something I always look forward to. This is one of my convention swaps this year. My love for card-making began 15 years ago when I was dry embossing all of my cards - and that led me into stamping cards. Dry embossing is still a favorite of mine, though, and always will be. For this card, I used the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder and then used my Scallop Circle Punch to punch out the scallop. I also used the Finial Press Embossing Folder and then used my 1" Circle Punch to punch out the circle. Add a pearl, and VOILA! - you've got a classy little card going! The "Cheers to You" is an incentive stamp that is available to demonstrators.

Final Pool Picture!

I keep hearing people say, "You never put a picture on your blog of your finished pool"! It's hard to get the WHOLE thing in a picture! Last weekend, we all swam in it and had a fabulous time, so I ran inside, got my camera, and snapped a photo. The pool is finished now, so I'm going to lose half the traffic I'd been receiving on my blog! This really amuses me: I got more hits on my blog while my pool was being built than I ever did for my stamped cards! Go figure! Since so many of you were interested in the pool, here is the last photo - a finished pool! I'm sooooooooooooo lovin' it and glad we did it! You should get one, too!

Diane Burns' Home Workshop!

Here's another "Pam" card that we made at Diane's workshop! Love it! The recipe is below. All supplies used and shown are from Stampin' Up! Recipe: Paper: Old Olive - 8-1/2 X 5-1/2; Basic Black - 4-1/2 X 2-3/4; Whisper White - 4-1/4 X 2-1/2 Stamps: Inspired By Nature (P. 96 of the catalog); All Holidays (P. 43 of the catalog) Inks: Basic Black; Old Olive Marker; Summer Sun Marker; Chocolate Chip Marker Miscellaneous: SNAIL Adhesive; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Black Gingham Ribbon - 17" long; Scissors; Stampin' Dimensionals

I'm a Very Lucky Gal!

If someone ever tells you that dreams don't come true, I'm here to tell you THEY DO! I had a fabulous time at the Stampin' Up! convention! I was fortunate enough to earn Founder's Circle again this year, which means I get to go on a fun trip to St. George, Utah in September with the other Top 100 Stampin' Up! demonstrators for this past year! It was quite an exciting evening because they start with #100 and count all the way down to #1! You just have to wait for your name to be called to see where you placed! I was quite anxious after they passed 50 and then 40 and then 30! I was starting to think that maybe there was a mistake and they might have forgotten me, but I was #21! That was so exciting for me! The rose above was given to me on-stage, and I was certainly beaming that evening! I haven't found any good pictures of that evening, but if I do, I will certainly post them! I am quite aware, though, that I never could have achieved that distinction without ALL OF YOU! Your steadfast support and encouragement over this past year is what got me there - my customers and my recruits - and I've never forgotten that! I hope that each one of you feels the love and my appreciation for all that you do for me! You've made my dream come true!