As The Ink Dries

Late to the Triple Treat Flower Party

Yes, it is true I just got the a la carte stamp, Triple Treat Flower.   I am not sure why it has taken me so long to join the party.    It is a very versatile little stamp that coordinates with 3 different punches.   Kind of a no brainer for a punch lover.  Maybe it was seeing it as a Sale-A-Bration choice and knowing I could get it FREE that finally did the trick.   All I know is I am so happy it I have it.  Here's the first card I made with it.

I used one of my favorite color combinations; Island Indigo, Pool Party and Lucky Limeade.  Here are the supplies I used.

Stamps: Triple Treat Flower, Create a Cupcake
Ink: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade
Paper: Whisper WHite, Island Indigo, In Color Patterns DSP stack
Punches:  5 Petal, 1/2" circle, Scallop Edge Border
Big Shot:  Elegant Bouquet
Extras: Basic Rhinestones, 5/8" White Organza ribbon

A closeup look at how the punches layer.   The large flower can be cut out with the Fancy Flower punch.  In this sample I just layered the 2 other punches on the stamped image.    I have another sample to show you tomorrow using the same supplies.  It is always fun to see the different looks you can get using the same supplies and stamps.   Hope to stamp with you soon!


 

Mixed Bunch and the Lattice die

This morning in an effort to work on my 12 in 12 list for February I went to an exercise class at the gym.  Classes work a lot better for me since I hate leaving in the middle of class so I force myself to stay for the whole thing.   There is no doubt in my mind that I will be hurting in the morning.   Sometimes i wonder about the wisdom of this 12 in 12 list!  

I am still stamping with the Mixed Bunch set.  It is definitely on my love it list.  

Pretty simple and don't you just love the lattice die?  One of my downline, who will remain nameless told me that she just does not get the lattice die.  I plan to overwhelm her with lattice die cards until she says "Auntie".    I liked the way this looked but it did feel like it was missing something so....

I added a few more pearls.  What do you think?  Was it a good addition or is there something else I should consider doing?  Let me know what you think.    

Supplies:
Stamps: Mixed Bunch
Ink: Black Craft Ink
Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Pool Party, First Edition Specialty DSP
Big Shot: Lattice die
Punch: Blossom punch
Extras: Pool Party 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Large Basic Pearls 

Be back tomorrow since on my February 12 in 12 list is to blog everyday.  I have already fallen behind on that one so one of these days I will have to do a Two-A-Day.   I have to tell you that I have got to do better with the things I put on my 12 in 12 list.  Why didn't I include things like eat some fantastic chocolate at least 3 times a week?  Now there's something I would have been able to accomplish!

Poppy Parade Gift Card

I am having one of those weeks and all I can say is,  hooray for Friday!   I have not had much creative time lately and decided that I was going to make  time this morning and it was the right decision. Feeling a little better and the sun is even shining!  Things are definitely looking up!

Maybe I went a little overboard with the bows.  Are you wondering what the green thing is?

It's a gift card!   Do you know your gift cards?  Can you guess where it is for?  I will tell you at the end of the post.  

Here's a rundown of what I used.

Stamps: Snow Much Fun, Snow Swirled
Ink: Black Stazon and White Craft ink
Paper: Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade Patterns Pack, Poppy Parade, Silver Glimmer paper, Whisper White 
Big Shot: Petite Pockets die, Northern Frost
Punch: Modern Label
Ribbon: Whisper Whtie Taffeta Ribbon

I have another gift card holder on my Facebook Page so go over there and check it out.  It is a lot less foofy.    Have a great weekend and in case you were wondering......Olive Garden.

Last Chance to Win!

I am cutting it close but I made it!  It has been one of those days where  there were so many competing interests at work.  I finally got a chance to sit down and craft something.  Do you know what I did?  I went to the Craft Project Central site and used one of the patterns for a project designed for October by Kris.    

Her is Kris' project.

I followed her tutorial for the card box and here is what I made.
Here it is open.

The tutorial saved me a lot of time and figuring and I love how it turned out. You still have time to enter to win the Craft Project Central tutorials for October that I am giving away.    Just go to THIS POST before midnight and leave me a comment and Sunday morning (the 6th) I will draw a name.  

Check back with me tomrrow and I will show you the cards I made to go inside the box! 

 

Button Buddies Petite Pocket card

The flower image is probably my second most favorite image in the Button Buddies set.   I love how it looks punched out with the Scallop Circle punch.  It is a pretty simple image but it just makes me happy.  

Here it is paired with one of my favorite color combinations, Soft Suede and Pool Party.

   Who would have thought that a Soft Suede flower would be so cute!  The Petite Pocket Big Shot die  was cut from the Spcie Cake DSP from the Holiday mini catalog and a gift card fits perfectly in it.  

Here's a closeup of the center of the flower.

I put a 1/2" crcle of the Silver Glimmer paper behind the brad and I love the little bit of glittery goodness.  

SUpplies
Stamps: Button Buddies and Friendly Phrases
Ink: Soft Suede and Pool Party
Paper: Very Vanilla, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Spice Cake DSP , Silver Glimmer paper
Big Shot:  Petite Pocket Bigz XL die
Punches:  1 3/4" Scallop Circle, 1/2" circle, Bird Builder
Extras:  Pool Party 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon and 2011-2013 In Color Designer Printed brads

Wouldn't this be a great way to send a Christmas gift card?  I will get right on that so check back soon!  If you need any of these supplies I would love to be your Staampin' Up! demonstrator.  You can go to my online store and Create and Account and start shopping!

Up, Up and Away!

I can't remember for sure if I shared this card or not so if I have please play along with me!  I love  cards that look complicated and really are not.  Now that we have the Simply Scored this card got even easier.  One of the things I really like about the Simply Scored is the little markers.   These little things make it so easy to remember where you need to score.

Supplies 
Stamps:  Up, Up & Away
Ink:  Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Island Indigo
Paper:  Island Indigo, Pool Party, Whisper White, 2011-2013 In Color Patterns DSP Paper Stacks
Extras:  Dazzling Diamonds, Cupcake Builder

Did you see the clouds?  Don't you love it when you can use your punches for lots of different things?  Who knew that a cupcake top would make such nice clouds!

Have a great one and let me know if there's something I can help you with.  Be sure to check out the Clearance Rack   there have been a lot of great products on there.  Just remember that quantities are limited  so don't delay!

 

 

 

Falling Leaves

Here's a card I made for a couple of swaps last month.  I realize I am a little obsessed with this kind of layout.  I like things all lined up and return to this concept  a lot.  The color combination is a little out there and another demo said to me she would never have  put these colors together.  Hmmm, is that good thing?  Not sure,  but I am sticking with it and you let me know what you think.

Stamps: Falling Leaves andAlways Thankful
Ink:  Island Indigo, Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade
Paper: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party,  Frostwood Lodge
Punches: Decorative Label
Big Shot: Stripes TIEF
Ribbon: Rich Razzleberry Grosgrain ribbon 

Remember to check out the Clearance Rack.  There are some incredible deals and if you find something you need to have you can go here and order from my online store.  It is pretty easy and the order will just magically appear on your doorstep!

Too Many Butterflies?

Today I have a quick and easy card to share with you.  I had these strips of Berry Blossoms DSP and wanted to find a use for them.  Here's what I came up with.

I added a bunch of butterflies which is so easy to do since the Beautiful Wings Embosslit cuts out 5 different sizes and styles of butterflies with just one pass through in the Big Shot.  The beauty of an Embosslit is that it not only cuts the image but embosses it too!  If you don't have this embosslit I would encourage you to quickly head over and order it!  It is definitely a must own!

Supplies
Stamps: Friendly Phrases
Ink: Early Espresso
Paper: Early Espresso, Whisper White, Lucky Limeade. Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder and Berry Blossom DSP 
Big Shot: Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Perfect Polka Dot TIEF
Extras: Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots 

I had some extra DSP strips and Butterflies so I decorated the inside too!

Thanks for checking in with me.  I am spending some quality time in the stamp room today so I will have more to share with you so stop by again soon!

 

 

 

Now You're Cookin'

I am back in the stamp room.  A few days off turned into 5!  Sorry about that.  Here's a quick card I made using a few of the products in the Domestic Goddess Product Suite.

I love the feel of this Product Suite, very retro.  Here's what I used to make this card.

Stamps: Now You're Cookin'  and Friendly Phrases
Ink: Basic Gray, Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Domestic Goddess DSP
Big Shot:  Perfect Pennants, Tasteful Trim, Stripes TIEF
Punches; 2 1/2" Circle punch and Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pak
Extras: Basic Rhinestones
All items in BOLD are new in the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog

I was happy to learn that the larger scallop on Perfect Pennants die makes a nice layer to the 2 1/2" circle punch.   Love it!

Well I gotta get cookin on my newsletter so I am off to work on that.  If you are not on my newsletter list than please sign up.  Thanks for checking in!

 

 

 

In Colors 2011 and Perfect Words

Happy Friday!  Hope you have some fabulous plans for the weekend.   We will be having  company for a few days and am looking forward to some fun adventures with them.  I will post on Sunday the answer to the question from yesterday's post so there is still time to get your guess in. 

Today's card was dinspired by the SU! catalog.  This catalog really has a lot of beautiful samples.   Here's my take on the card on page 152.

I changed the size of the card so I could get all the butterflies on the card and still mail it.  The envelope that will work for this size is the Small Open-End envelopes ( 6 3/4" x 3 1/2").  

Here's what I used to make this card.
Stamps:  Perfect Words (hostess set)
Ink:  Black Stazon
Paper:  Basic Black, Pool Party, In Color 2011-2013 Patterns Designer Series paper pack, First Edition Specialty paper
Big Shot:  Beautiful Butterflies Bigz die
Extras: Basic Rhinestones and sewing machine

Have a great day and let me know what samples inspire you in the new Stampin'Up catalog!