As The Ink Dries

Rain or Shine I Miss You!

Living in the Seattle area this cute little umbrella from Stampin' Up's  Rain or Shine stamp set is a must have.  I will admit I  resisted it originally because I did not want to cut out the umbrella (Stampin' Up we need a framelit for this set too, please and thank you!) ) but quickly broke down since it is so cute.  

Stamps: Rain or Shine, Up, Up & Away
Ink: Black Stazon, Basic Black, Melon Mambo and Old Olive  Stampin Write markers
Paper:  Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Basic Black, Sunshine and Sprinkles DSP
Punch:  2-1/2" Circle
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dot folder
Embellishment: Rhinestone

This card also is very mail friendly!   There is a little fussy cutting but otherwise a very simple card to make and send to someone to let them know they are in your thoughts.

If you do not have your own Stampin' Up!  Occasions catalog be sure to contact me and I will get one to you, it is one of the best reads ever! 

Feel Goods and the Secret Garden

Do you ask yourself, do I really need another flower set?  What makes this floral set special?  Well, I am going to tell you why I bought the Secret Garden Bundle ( stamp set and framelits at a 15% savings!)  I think this is a really great floral set.  In the set there are 3 line  floral images  and 2 bold floral images.  This automaticaly makes it more versatile.  Somedays I like to color and  practice different coloring techniques and then there are times I want to make something quick and bold so with this set you have both of those options.  The other big reason is that there is a framelit that cuts out all the flowers for you and the leaf image.  I don't mind doing some fussy cutting but given a choice I would much rather have a die or punch.  When you purchase both the stamp set and the Framelits (Secret Garden Bundle) you will get 15% savings.

Stamps: Feel Goods, Secret Garden, Papillon Potpourri
Ink: Black Stazon, Baja Breeze,Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Rose Red , Old Olive
Paper:  Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Twitterpated DSP, Watercolor paper
Punches: Bitty Butterfly (must have)
Big Shot: Secret Garden Framelits
Extras:  Dazzling Details, Blender pen

I love this saying and I know I will put it to good use.  There are a lot of occasions that this would be just the perfect sentiment. 

This new Bitty Butterfly punch is my favorite.  I love how it coordinates with the Papillon Potpourri  stamp set.  I just realized that this card also is a mailable card.  

If you haven't received a copy of the Occasions catalog and you do not have a Stampin Up Demonstrator let me know and I would be happy to send you one.  



 

 

Mailable Monday Frosty Friends

I am sad to say goodbye to these adorable snowmen!  

Merry Christmas!

Mailable Monday and Stippled Blossoms

I have said it before, I just had to clean up my craft table before I did anything else.  This time not only did I end up with a clean desk but I also found a bunch of Stippled Blossoms that were already cut out!  Don't you just love it when you find little things like this?  It is kind of like finding money in a coat pocket that you forgot about.  Here's the quick card I made using those found flowers.

During the clean up  I also found a piece of the Natural Composition Specialty DSP that I had cut out a frame in.  I used the label  framelit from the Apothecary Accents framelits to cut out a frame but never completed the card. Lots of leftover pieces came together to make this card.  So now I have a cleaner desk and a mailable Monday card.   Now that I have that clean table I need to get back to work and get it messy again!  

 

If you have been wanting to make the beautiful ornament that is on the cover of the Holiday catalog well you are in luck!  Stampin' Up has put together a kit so you can make this lovely ornament.  The kit includes  Die-Cut Cardstock Elements; Cherry Cobbler 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon; Natural Linen Thread; Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons; Large Pearl Basic Jewels.   Everything you need to make 10 ornaments all for $14.95.  These kits are only available while supplies last.  If you would like to order this kit, you can go to my online store or contact me and I can help you place the order.  

Online Extravaganza and a Mailable Monday card

Today is the start of the Online Extravaganza!  So exciting!  See the post at the top for all the details but here is a recap.  Today ONLY these 3 items are 20% off: Simply Scored Diagonal Plate (125586 retail price $11.95 sale price today only $9.56), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine ( 113439 retail price $99.95 sale price $79.96)  Big Shot Doctor's Bag (113474 retail price $69.96 sale price $55.96).    There are lots of other items included in the Extravaganza and you can see the full list HERE.   The Online Extravaganza runs from November 19-28th.  On the 28th there are  3 items that are 20% off,just on that day:  Clear Block Bundle (118491 retail price $66.95 sale price $53.56), Clear Block Storage Caddy(120279 retail price $16.95 sale price $13.56), Stack and Store Caddy (109127 retail $34.95, sale $27.96).

Today's Mailable Monday card features one of the sets that you can purchase at 50% off during the Online Extravaganza...Button Buddies!

Button Buddies is a  fun set and I love this flower.  I have used this set a lot and you can see some of the samples here, here, here , and probably one of  my favorites,  here.  You can also go to the left hand side of the blog and click on Button Buddies under the Categories and it will show you other samples I have made using this set.  

I usually like to combine the glimmer paper with a brad for the center of these cute flowers but to keep with the Mailable Monday thene i did not on this card.  

I punched out a circle with the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack and glued it on the Champagne Glimmer paper.  Here's how the flowers look using the Basics Glimmer Brads.

The Basic Glimmer brads are also on the Online Extravaganza list and are 30% off.  For $3.47 you get 40 brads-8 each of 5 colors.  

Here's one more look at the Mailable Monday Button Buddies card.

If you have any questions about the Online Extravaganza  please contact me and if you want to place an order, please go to my online store .  I would really appreciate it and like the card says grateful.

 

 

Mailable Monday and the Merry Minis Punch Pack

Isn't it amazing?  I am actually posting a Mailable Monday card on a Monday!  What do I mean by Mailable?  It is a card that only requires one regular stamp,  in other words no extra charges for being lumpy and bumpy.  

What do you think?  I once again used the Illuminate Glimmer Watermark pad and the Bold Snowflake for the background.  I love this pad and am  so happy how beautiful it looks stamped on Whisper White!  

Stamps: Bold Snowflake (new single stamp), Greetings of the Season
Ink: Black Stazon, Illuminate Shimmer Watermark pad
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Silver, and Champagne Glimmer paper
Punches: Postage Stamp, 1" Square
Ribbon: 1/2" Striped Satin ribbon (it is not just for Halloween!)

I am posting the lumpier version on my Facebook page.  I cannot decide which one  I like better. I am leaning towards this one.  This will definitely be one of our Christmas cards this year.  Simple, quick and I can do a lot of the assembly while catching up on some of my shows. 

If you would like to make this card and need some supplies please contact me or go to my online store.  Hope you enjoyed this Mailable Monday post!

 

 

Mailable Monday on a Friday

You know I love a bumpy and lumpy card but once in a while it is such a good feeling to be able to put just one stamp on a card and send it on its way.  Yes, it really is the little things.  Today's card is one that fits that description.  It all started when I got an email from Sherry asking me about this card.  I wrote her back with some measurements and thanked her for stopping by my blog.  Something bothered me about what I sent her so this morning I decided to make the card using the information I emailed and you know what?  I gave her bad information!!  I have since emailed her the correct information but I feel badly. 

Here's what you need to know:

1.  Cut a  5-1/2" x 8-1/2" card base out of Whisper White cs.  
2. Cut a Basic Black cs  layer  4" x 5-1/4"
3. Cut a Whisper White cs layer 3-3/4" x 4-3/4" . 
4. Randomly stamp the Flowering Flourishes stamp in  Black ink.
5. Cut this piece into 1-3/16"inch strips ( 1-3/16" x 4 = 4-3/4") I know 1-3/16" is a crazy measurement!  Just cut between  1-1/8" and 1-1/4"
6. Keep the strips in the order you cut themwhich will make re-assembly easier.
7.  Layer the strips on the Basic Black piece of cs leaving a strip of black showing between each strip.  

I like this card a lot and am using it for my thank you cards for my online orders.  

Stamps: Flowering Flourishes, Day of Gratitude
Ink: Basic Black
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Red and Silver Glimmer paper
Punches:  Decorative Label 
Big Shot: Beautiful Wings Enbosslit 

I will leave you with this variation.  Have a wonderful weekend and if you have any questions or need to order any supplies let me know.  

Mailable Monday Mixed Bunch

Have a lot of scrap pieces of Designer Series Paper that you just cannot throw out?  Here is a card that uses those little pieces of DSP.  

Another quick and easy card that does not require extra postage!  I used the Pocketful of Posies DSP and cut some strips that were 2"  high and random widths.  I pieced them together on a strip of Soft Suede measuring 2 3/8" x 5 1/2".  I stamped the Mixed Bunch stamp in Night of Navy on Whisper White card stock.  I stamped the flower again in Poppy Parade and punched it out with a 3/4" circle punch and attached to th middle of the Night of Navy flower with dimensionals.  Stamp the sentiment from Delightful Dozen and the emboss the front of the card with the Perfect Polka Dot TIEF.  I attached the Soft Suede strip with SNAIL adhesive and then used Stampin Dimensionals to  attach the Mixed Bunch flower.

This is the inside of the card.  Just added a strip of DSP and Soft Suede and the center of the flower inked in Poppy Parade.

Another quick and easy card to make when you have a lot of DSP scraps.  Remember the Mixed Bunch stamp set and Blossoms punch are in the Occasions Mini Catalog which will be ending at the end of the month.    We have not heard if it will be carried over or not so don't take a chance!

Fifth Avenue Floral in Poppy Parade

Good Monday Morning!  Hope your Easter was a beautiful one.  I sure had fun decorating my eggs to look like proper gentlemen, quite a handsome group.  

Today I am sharing with you a card that qualifies as a Mailable Monday card.  I have gotten away from doing this but after my last trip to the Post Office I decided that it might be a good idea to occasionally make a card that does not require so much extra postage.  

I will confess that I tried to add ribbon to this card but I just could not figure out how to make it look right which is a good thing since it now lays  pretty flat.

Here's what i used.
Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Pursuit of Happiness
Ink: Black Stazon, Blender pen, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight
Paper: Poppy Parade, Shimmery White, Watercolor paper
Punches: Bird Builder punch
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dot TIEF

Thank you all for your comments!  It certainly brightens my day and encourages me! Have a wonderful day!

 

 

Holly Berry Bouquet Duo

Happy Cyber Monday!  Have you checked out the Online Extravaganza?  Lucky for you it runs until  November 30th!  Today's projects uses one of the stamp sets that is part of the Online Extravaganza.  The set is called Many Merry Messages and it is one you can use in your crafting now and the best part is it is 50% off! 

I simply wrapped a piece of the Holly Berry Bouquet DSP around a box and tied a piece of cherry Cobbler Seam binding to secure it.  The words are from the Many Merry Messages stamp set and the dove is from the Holiday Windows Movers and Shapers die.

I wanted to use the same ingredients and make a card to share with you and it even qualifies as a Mailable Monday card.  Definitely letting the Holly Berry Bouquest DSP do all the work.

Here's all the sentiments that are in the Many Merry Messages set and at $17.48 it is a deal!

To check out all the specials go to my online store.  Have a great Monday and see you tomrrow!