It’s a Moxie Fab Valentine CardFebruary 2nd, 2012 Posted on February 2nd, 2012, 4 responses.
When I popped over to the Moxie Fab World blog the other day and saw their Tuesday Trigger, I just about started doing back flips around my stamp room. I mean, come on, how inspired are you from this photo? It’s absolutely delectable. You can view and participate in the challenge HERE.  Just in case you can’t tell, I was inspired by the doily, the texture of the candy, the colors, the wrapper and pink coating. Yep, that’s a real cupcake liner that I used. How fun is THAT!!???  Watch the video to see how I used the cupcake liner for a really fun embellishment and how I made that oh, so yummy lookin’ chocoate covered strawberry heart!
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Sanded Embossed Background TechniqueJanuary 27th, 2012 Posted on January 27th, 2012, 3 responses.
We’ve had a lot of excitement at StampNation recently. We just hit the 1 year birthday (If you haven’t seen the celebration video, CLICK HERE, it’s great for a good giggle) and yesterday, the 150th video went up!! Yes, 150 exclusive paper crafting videos. and it’s growing each week. StampNation is the best place to take your paper crafting to the next level in a place that feels like home. Need more information? Click here. Ready to become a member? Click here!
Hey, friends! Happy Friday! I have a sick kid home today. After a healthy serving of chocolate chip pancakes, she’s snuggled on the couch watching Dolphin Tale for the 3rd time! This gives me a few minutes to stamp! Once I saw the sketch at Clean and Simple Stamping today, I immediatly knew I would use the Sanded Embossed Background technique! (Not sure if that’s really what this is called, but we’re goin’ with it!) Honestly, I never would have put Poppy Parade and Pool Party together…would you? Since the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series came out in the Sale-a-bration Catalog, I’ve been using this combo and it really works!
The card base is 11 x 4-1/4, Soft Suede Layer is 4-3/4 x 3-1/2, and DSP is 4-1/2 x 3-1/4. If you liked this video, and would like to see more, CLICK HERE to view my first video in the My Friend Series, then be sure to sign up for my newsletter to get the additional 3 videos in the series (along with rockin’ subscriber-only content!). See you there! Stampin’ Up Supplies:
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Fashionable Hearts Embosslit meets First Edition Designer Series Paper #5 in the seriesJanuary 19th, 2012 Posted on January 19th, 2012, 7 responses.
By now you know I am totally and completely in love with the sweet little Fashionable Hearts Embosslit by Stampin’ Up. Scroll through my recent posts and you will see! I hope you have enjoyed this series…I do believe this is the last one because, guess what? Stampin’ Up’s annual Sale-a-bration promotion begins next week on January 24th! Make sure you are signed up for my newsletter so you don’t miss a thing. A special email detailing the ins and outs of this promotion will be going out then. In case you don’t know, for SAB you get to choose something for FREE for every $50 increment of your purchase! Can you believe it!? Hold on to your hats, deets are comin’! View the video to see how this card came together. Click on the title of the post if viewing in a feed. I was inspired by the muse at CASE Study! Thank you for visiting my little corner of the world today, and while you’re here make sure you are subscribed to my newsletter! Put your name and email in the box on the top of the sidebar to subscribe. Stampin’ Up’s Sale-a-Bration starts on the 24th and you want to be sure you get all the deets right away…and you will if you are a newsletter subscriber!
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To re-cap: If you’ve been following this series, you’ve seen: Then, I got a question on the Doily Hearts…why did I use a white circle behind the white doily on the white card? There WAS a method to my madness, find out what it was HERE.
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Oh, the things you can do with the Fashionable Hearts Embosslit from Stampin’ Up! If you’ve been following this series, you’ve seen: Then, I got a question on the Doily Hearts…why did I use a white circle behind the white doily on the white card? There WAS a method to my madness, find out what it was HERE. StampNation Members had an exclusive video last week and another one is coming this week! Not a member yet? It’s the best place for taking your paper crafting to the next level, you’ll love it!
Today we are going to use the Fashionable Heart Embosslit in the same way as on the Doily Card, with a twist! How’s this for a Clean and Simple Card? View the video to see how it was made, get some tips and tricks and see the Houndstooth Embossing Folder (I’m in love!). Click on the title of the post if viewing this in a feed. Stampin’ Up Supplies:
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Fashionable Hearts #2: St. Patrick’s Day Card Making!January 6th, 2012 Posted on January 6th, 2012, 4 responses.
Last week, a customer e-mailed me asking for some ideas on St. Patrick’s Day Card Making. I pretty much knew right away that using hearts to make a 4 leaf clover would be perfect. Yesterday I used the Fashionable Hearts Embosslit to make a bouquet of balloons, then I posted a great Window Hearts Card on StampNation yesterday and today we use it to make a St. Patrick’s Day card…ladies, I do believe we’ve got a series going on here! Be sure to stay tuned, there are more to come! This embosslit is the bomb! Don’t you think? So here’s the video on how this card went down…lots of fun and a few new products! Oooh, and a twist on using those brand spankin’ new Labels Framelits Dies! Viewing this in your inbox? Click on the title of the post to visit my blog. Thanks to Clean and Simple Stamping for the sketch this morning…this is a great sketch to show off the fun shamrock!
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Fashionable Heart Embosslit – Birthday CardJanuary 5th, 2012 Posted on January 5th, 2012, 23 responses.
Hello Friends! We are on day 2 of the Spring Occasions Mini Catalog and by the orders and chatter on StampNation, I think this one is a winner! Let me share with you today a fun, striking card using 2 new products. The Fashionable Hearts Embosslit and Take it to Heart Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up. View the video to see how this card came together and to see how to use this fun new Embosslit! New to my website? CLICK HERE to view my first video in the My Friend stamp set series, learn how to make a flat bow, then subscribe to my newsletter for the additional 3 videos in the series! Thanks to CASE Study for the inspiration this morning! This card is great for Valentine’s, Birthday, Thank You, Thinking of You and can be made in any color combination…and uses such a great sketch that works with so many designs and embellishments. Did you notice the confetti that came from the Pinking Hearts Punch? One of my Simply WOW! Issues focuses on several creative ways to use those fun pieces that usually get thrown in the trash. Subscribe today to begin having your inspiration delivered directly to your inbox! DETAILS HERE.
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StampNation Members: The Virtual Occasions Mini Catalog Open House continues. Today the 3rd project will be posted also using the Fashionable Hearts Embosslit Die! Stay tuned. Not a member yet? CLICK HERE to learn about the benefits of membership and to register! Don’t miss the rest of the videos in this series:
Holiday Happiness Stamp Set with a Halloween Stamp???November 7th, 2011 Posted on November 7th, 2011, 12 responses.
Have you ever used a Halloween stamp set on a Christmas card? Today was a first for me, I do believe! Remember last week when I was sad because I posted my last Halloween card and was putting up all my Halloween stamps? Well, I decided to get one back out today! Do you recognize which one it is? You are right! The branch is from the Out on a Limb Stamp Set and makes a perfect ornament hanger! The ornaments from the Holiday Happiness Stamp Set are the ideal size to hang from that branch. With these 2 sets, we’ve got ourselves a winning combination! I wanted a soft, slightly vintage look and I used the Candy Cane Christmas Designer Fabric to take the lead. I designed the rest of the card around it. A little glitter on the branch and the ornaments for sparkle and the feel of snow. Then, a snowflake that was sitting on my desk leftover from my Christmas Card Stamp-a-stack this weekend finished it off. Polka Dots and Stripes rule this card from the fabric, to the DSP, to the patterns on the ornaments and the embossed Crumb Cake Background Layer. I dabbed a bit of Crumb Cake ink on the embossing folder before running it through the Big Shot to give the card some texture. Join us on Facebook for the discussion!
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Today’s card came together in a snap after being inspired by the Mojo Monday Sketch and a card I saw on Stamp Away With Me! Love this sketch and I love the colors and the feel of this card, hope you do, too! I also entered this card in the challenges at: Craft Your Passion, I Did It Creations, CI Paint, Bells n Whistles, Forever Friends (old- Snowflake Punch, New- Out on a Limb), Heartsongs Inspirations, TSGClearStamps, Totally Stampalicious Moving Cards: Stocking Pop-Up Christmas Card!November 2nd, 2011 Posted on November 2nd, 2011, 15 responses.
This looks like an ordinary Christmas Card, right? A cute little stocking with my favorite Jingle Bells, some Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Series Paper, and some textured cardstock…cute and fun.
Now, imagine opening it up looking for the regular ole run-of-the-mill Christmas Gretting and signature. Instead, you find this:
A Pop-up element that is sure to surprise and delight the recipient! I’m not joking when I say this is SO STINKIN’ SIMPLE! Watch! Yes, I Know! Easy peasy! Can you tell I was pumped about this card? I have a really fun idea to take this type of card up even another notch and add even more fun and surprise to the inside of this card….that video will be coming to StampNation within a week. Be on the lookout! Also, members, I’ve been doing my homework. Many of you asked for more fall projects…they are coming! TONS of awesome things are going on at StampNation…. Click here for the details and registration. Measurements:
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The sketch for this card came from Splitcoaststampers. 12 Weeks of Christmas - issue #5 just came out yesterday…don’t miss another! To subscribe: CLICK HERE, view the video and enter your deets in the box on the right. You’ll get the additional 3 videos in my exclusive "My Friend" series, then tons of great content and project ideas delivered a few times a month, including my 12 WEEKS OF CHRISTMAS cards and project series! Next issue goes out on Wednesday!
This card was entered in the following challenges: The Paper Shelter, Artimpressionsstamps, Crafting For All Seasons, The Pixie Cottage, Stampavie, Fresh Brewed Challenges, Ribbon Carousel, Papertake Weekly, All That Scraps, 7 Kids College Fund Click on of the buttons below to share this post! Thank you!!!!!!!!! Stampin’ Up Fall BannerOctober 26th, 2011 Posted on October 26th, 2011, one response.
Hey, Friends! Hope you are well on this crisp fall morning! I love, love, love this time of year! This is also the time of year where we start making the switch from Fall and Halloween projects to Christmas! Are you ready? I’ve got a couple things to inspire you.
On to today’s project!
I have a tease in here again…do you see it? The Doily…demonstrators can order it when the next Mini Catalog comes out on pre-order. Customers, I believe it will be January 5. If you aren’t a demo yet, and are interested, be sure to check out the FREE Big Shot (or $100 shopping spree) being offered through October 31. Click here for more information.
I used quite a bit of fun stuff on this project:
Oh, my goodness…I JUST realized there are NO LEAVES on this banner! What is WRONG with me? I’m off to add some. Yikes! A fall banner with no leaves?
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Stampin’ Up Moving Card – Fancy FoldsOctober 19th, 2011 Posted on October 19th, 2011, 32 responses.
Thanks to everyone that left a comment on my Youtube Video yesterday asking kind of Stampin’ Up Holiday Card Ideas you are looking for!! Quite a few of you said "Moving Cards"!!! Since this is birthday week at my house (my daughter, then mom, then hubby all in one week!), I needed to make some special cards today. Special cards. You want to see moving cards, fancy folds and 3D cards. My wheels started turning!
View the video to see what I came up with and how to make it. Measurements for Accordian Fold Tag:
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This fun folding card gives you a ton of room for mutliple signatures, love notes or stamping fun!
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Here is the same card, different papers and embellishments. This one is for my mom!
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I entered today’s card in the following challenges: Stamptacular Sunday, The Crafty Pad, 365, Fab’n Funky, My Time to Craft, IC Sketches, Top Tip Tuesday, the Pink Elephant, Lexi’s Creations Stampin’ Up Sneak Peek….Tea Shoppe!October 10th, 2011 Posted on October 10th, 2011, one response.
Hello Friends! Time for a sneak peek…you all know I attended Stampin’ Up’s Founder’s Circle Retreat in September and all the demonstrators in I’m so sorry you can’t order it yet…but you will soon…please don’t be angry with me for getting you excited! I’ll keep ya posted! I thought the CAS challenge at Splitcoast today was worthy of my brand new goodies. Here’s the photo inspiration.
To make this card, I knew what supplies I wanted to use, but I wasn’t sure exactly how I wanted to use them. View the video to see my creative process, the boo-boo fixing and how this card came together. If you are viewing this in a feed, Click here to view online. Thank you for visiting today! If you haven’t already, be sure you are signed up for my mailing list…the 12 Weeks of Christmas has just begun, you’ve already missed the first issue…don’t miss any more!
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Click one of the share buttons if you like this post! Gently Falling Stamp Set Series #2: with CORK!!October 5th, 2011 Posted on October 5th, 2011, 6 responses.
Are you ready for the 2nd tutorial in the series using the Gently Falling Stamp Set and the Spice Cake Designer Series Paper? Oooh, the colors, patterns and stamps in this set are de-LISH! Just looking at this card I can feel the crisp fall air and almost smell apple pie in the oven. Oooh, I’m ready for fall!
Oh, my goodness. I am loving the cork that Stampin’ Up carries. I’ve actually had it for a while and not used it. It was great to work with…thin and flexible and it added some divine texture to the card. Thanks to Splitcoaststampers for the sketch, it is lovely! Here’s a quick video showing how I made this card. Click Here if you are viewing this in a feed to view online! Are you following the series? Click here to view the first video in the series! Stay tuned next week for the 3rd video…would you like the BONUS Videos in this series? Simply place an order in my ONLINE STORE in October and I’ll send them to you!
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Holiday Stocking Big Shot DieSeptember 26th, 2011 Posted on September 26th, 2011, no responses.
When the Stampin’ Up Holiday Mini Catalog hit, I could hear the screams 2 streets away. My dear friend, Vicki, a fellow demo and downline, flipped her lid over this fabulously fantastic Holiday Stocking Big Shot Die. Can you blame her? Once put together, this stocking measures about 6-1/2 x 7". You can adhere 2 of them together and add some treats. Use it on a scrapbook page, as a gift tag, the possibilities are endless. check out the forum for the tutorial on how to make the stocking! Not a member? Please join us! Or how about making it a bit shorter and you’ve got a baby bootie!
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CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY ONLINE STORE…GF THESE PRODUCTS HAVE YOUR NAME ON THEM! Ok…I’ve got one more…this one was from my Stampin’ Day at Susan Adam’s house when I was just in St. George (more deets coming soon on this!). Can you believe that crafty girl made a Witch’s Shoe out of the Holiday Stocking Die???? Add a circle with a small circle punch out of the top (can you see how it makes the point on the shoe), then take a little snippet out of the heel to make the high heel. Wow. How stinkin’ cute is this? Are you dyin’ like I was??!!!
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Stampin’ Up Have a Seat in Black and WhiteSeptember 25th, 2011 Posted on September 25th, 2011, 2 responses.
Hello, friends! I am participating in my last week as a guest designer over at the Outlawz! The challenge this week is to make a black and white card. Have you ever made one? It can be a bit of a challenge. Imagine that. A challenge for the challenge! LOL! With only 2 colors, you need to have some spark on your card and I achieved this by using the Small Heart Punch, the Finial Press Embossing Folder and Crystal Effects. I absolutely renewed my love affair with Crystal Effects with this card. View the video to see exactly how to use it! Viewing this in a feed? Click on the title post to view online.
I love how the Crystal Effects looked over the embossed hearts once it dried! **Remember to let your CE dry for 30 minutes or so!!!***
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