Stamping Bliss

Animal Stories Notecards-2

Here are the last two card designs for the Animal Stories Box and a picture of the final product...

RECIPE:  Stamps-Teeny Tiny Wishes & Animal Stories; Ink-Crushed Curry, Soft Suede & Brilliant Blue; DSP-Tall Tales; CS-Whisper White, Old Olive & Brilliant Blue; Punch-Scallop Edge; and Ribbon-Crushed Curry & Soft Suede Polka Dot Grosgrain.

On a side note:  I keep a few packages of these note cards around for my kids.  They love to stamp and make cards just like their mom.  So I give them each two note cards, my scrap box, punches and (supervised) stamping and let them create.  So if your kids love to stamp with you but end up using more paper than necessary for a card than try these blank note cards out.  They will love it!

Animal Stories Notecards-1

As promised here are three of the designs on the note cards for the box I shared yesterday.  There are two of five designs in the box...

RECIPE:  Stamps-Teeny Tiny Words & Animal Stories; Ink-Soft Suede and Old Olive; DSP-Tall Tales; CS-Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Brilliant Blue & Whisper White; Punch-Scallop Edge; and Ribbon-Soft Suede & Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon.

Animal Stories

This project I am going to show you is full of new colors, paper, ribbon, stamps and more.  Now I must admit I bought this paper not really liking the colors or the designs.  I bought it specifically for my Kid Summer Stamp Camps (Registration is open now for those classes, e-mail me to register your child).  Anyway, when I pulled the paper out of the package, I thought it was adorable and all the possibilites of future projects kept racing through my head. 

Here is project #1, great for a baby shower or teacher appreciation gift...

This adorable box holds 10 Note Cards (#107311 pg. 157 2009 S/S Catalog-20 notecards & envelopes for only $5.95).  These note cards are too small to mail but they make great cards to hand deliver.  The box features the following NEW Products that will be available July 1st:

• Soft Suede Cardstock
  
• Soft Suede Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon
  
• Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon
  
• Soft Suede Ink
  
• Tall Tales DSP
  
• Animal Stories

Keep checking back over the next few days because I will be posting pictures of the cards that go into the box!

RECIPE:  Stamps-Teeny Tiny Words; Ink-Soft Suede; DSP-Tall Tales; CS-Brilliant Blue, Soft Suede; Ribbon-Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain; and Punch-Scallop Edge Punch.

Texture, Texture & Some More Texture!

This is a card I cased from someone (sorry I can't remember who or where the idea came from) for our second Stamp Club card.  

I love the colors and all the texture.  These are not colors I would normally pair together but I think I may have to do some more experimenting with this combination.  I used the Texturz Plates to get the Harlequin texture on the card base.  I also used textured Rose Red cardstock which I am quickly learning is a must to make a card POP.  It is such a subtle texture that you can stamp on it without getting a spotty image.

You would also be proud to know that I finally opened my Pretties Kit.  It has been sitting unopened on my desk for three months.  I must admit I am a hoarder of my supplies.  I buy paper, never use it, the same with embellishments and other goodies.  I am trying to break myself of that habit and actually use stuff.  =)

RECIPE:  Stamps-Best Wishes & More; Ink-Not Quite Navy, Rose Red & Old Olive; CS-Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Rose Red (Texture) & Not Quite Navy; Punch-Scallop Edge; and Embellishments-1/2 Pearls from the Pretties Kit.

A Rose Is a Rose

Stamp Club has wrapped up for another year.  =(  I had a wonderful time this year getting to know the members of the club.  I learned so many new techniques this year as well.  We have done a lot of different projects this year that have been so much fun.  I can't wait for next year's club to kick off.  Here are two of the three projects we made this month.

The technique we learned this month was the "Pin Tuck" Technique.  This may have a completely different name, I don't know, this is what I am calling it.  =)  I love this look, it adds so much texture and fun to your cards and scrapbook pages.

This is such a pretty, simply elegant card.  The kraft paper keeps the card from being too stuffy.

RECIPE:  Stamps-A Rose Is a Rose & Warm Words; CS-Whisper White, Kraft, Rose Red & Regal Rose; Ink-Pretty in Pink, Rose Red & VersaMark; Punches-Small Oval, Scalloped Oval, Scallop Edge & Crop-a-Dile.

 Here is a close up picture to show you all the rose layers and an up close look at the "Pin Tuck" technique.  Isn't it elegant?  Want to know how to do it?  It is so much easier than you think!

1.  You need a bone folder and a ruler or your paper trimmer.

2.  Find your center point on your cardstock.  Using your bone folder to score a line, score a diagonal line across your cardstock.  Measure an inch to the right and score again on the diagonal.  Keep moving over an inch and scoring a diagonal line that runs parallel to your center line.  Do this on both sides of the center line.

3.  Now repeat step 2 but go in the opposite direction to create "diamond" shapes.

4.  Turn your cardstock over.  Your lines should be popped up on the paper.

5.  Punch out 3/16th" chads of the same cardstock (use your crop-a-dile).

6.  Using your 2-Way Glue Pen put a drop of glue in each X of the cardstock.  Glue a chad onto each X.

7.  Voila!  Add this to your card to get a beautiful texture on your project!

The little box we made is incredibly easy to make.  It is made using the Big Shot and the Scallop Envelope Die (SU! Exclusive).  I cut out four envelopes to be the four sides of my box.  I am not sure who originally came up with this idea since I have seen it all over the web but isn't it adorable?  I used the same materials as the card (with the exception of adding the Regal Rose 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon).

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Do you want to learn New Techniques and Ideas just like this to add some excitement to your stamping?  Than join my upcoming Stamp Club.  Click HERE for more information and contact me to sign up today!!

SU! In the News

I thought I would share these articles that feature Stampin' Up! with you.  Stampin' Up! has long been a trendsetter in the industry.  You will often see Stampin' Up! products in catalogs and magazines.

Better Homes & Gardens 100 Decorating Ideas under $100 (July 2009 issue)

SU! Decor Elements are featured...

CardMaker (July 2009 issue)

Featured on page 38.

Featured on page 62.

Rich Razzleberry Roses

I have finally found time to stamp!!  Yeah!  Those of you who follow my Tweets (go to the right sidebar to follow me on Twitter) know that I have been busy trying to get re-organized.  Life has been so busy over the past few months that I haven't taken the time to properly put things away.  Now I can't find anything. School is out and it is time to put everything away.  But I did take the time for some creative therapy!!  =)

I actually opened one of my new In Colors today--Rich Razzleberry (one of my favorites).  I have also been busy working on June's Stamp Club projects (which I will show you at the end of the week, my club ladies get to see them first) and this beautiful, elegant gift box set.  

The box is made with Rich Razzleberry Cardstock and acetate for the cover.  The box reminds me of the box cards you see at Christmas time in the stores.  This would make a beautiful gift for someone-Grandma, mother-in-law, close friend, etc.

I bet you are wondering where I got the die-cut?  Yes I used the big shot to get it and the Top Note die...  (hard to see I know I just haven't figured out how to make it darker yet).

Here is what I did..

1.  First I ran the Whisper White through the Big Shot using the cutting plates and the Top Note Die (SU! Exclusive).

2.  Take the cut out Top Note Die and turn it 90 degrees.  Be sure to line it up carefully.  Run it through the Big Shot again to get the square shape.

I did not come up with this idea, Mary Jo Price-Williams did.  Click on her name to see her original post on how to make this square and other shapes.

Here is the belly band off the box and you can see the front of the card.  I made the belly band match the cards so you could get an idea of what was in the box.  The band itself is made from the leftover CS from the box.  Want to know how to make the box?

I cut the cardstock to 8" X 6.5" and scored each side by 1".  I than cut the along the scoring line (until the 1" mark) on the four of the opposite sides.  Than just put it together with Sticky Strip.  If you can't figure it out than e-mail me and I will give you more specifics.

Here is the card and the matching envelope.  The ribbon is Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain which will be in the new catalog.  The cool thing about this ribbon is that the dots are only on one side so you can turn the ribbon over to get a plainer look.  I am borrowing this stamp from another demo and am having way too much fun playing with it.  

RECIPE:  Stamps-A Rose Is a Rose; CS-Orchid Opulence, Whisper White and Rich Razzleberry; Ink-Orchid Opulence, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive & Certainly Celery; Big Shot-Top Note Die; and Ribbon-Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain.

Just Walked In the Door...

Angels Camp, CA

I just got home from vacation.  We had an absolutely wonderful, relaxing time but now we are home and it is time to get back to business (and lots of stamping!!).

As soon as I had my kids settled I tore into my box of goodies (all my In-Colors, new paper, stamps, etc.)  Oh my goodness!  I thought I liked the new colors before but to actually get my hands on the paper--It is GORGEOUS!!  And the markers and ribbon.  I cannot wait to start playing.

I also got the chance to skim through the new catalog, I can't give you any details (without getting into serious trouble) but let's just say that I think it is the best one yet!!  Come to my open house on July 5th at 2:00PM and you will get to see it!

Onto other news, if you are going to be in Oak Harbor, WA tomorrow between 9:00AM-3:00PM than come on down to Windjammer Park (formerly City Beach Park) and check out our booth.  This is a fun Arts & Crafts Bazaar that has been going on for a few years here on the Rock (local nickname for Whidbey Island).  I hope to see you there!!

Okay back to unpacking, drooling over the new catalog and laundry!  Happy Stamping!

Country Living Cookout Kit!

 

Country Living Cookout Kit!

Celebrate Summer in Style!!

This summer Stampin' Up! has partnered with Country Living magazine to create a unique craft kit, which will be featured in their July 2009 issue. Use this kit to help you create special memories with a fun and convenient, coordinated summer barbeque!  Let Stampin' Up! do all the prep work for you--all you have to do is put together the best decorated barbecue of the summer!!!

The Kit Includes:

8 die-cut table tents (2 each of 4 colors)

Die-cut components, bamboo skewers, and envelopes to create 8 shish

kabob invitations

12 die-cut coasters (3 of each of 2 colors)

16 die-cut tags (4 each of 4 colors)

24 12" X 12" printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of 2 colors)

4 printed Recipe Cards

5 yards of linen thread

Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Spot

Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot

Dig In Stamp Set

To see what the Kit includes CLICK HERE!!

118070

Country Living Summer Cookout Kit

$24.95

Here is a great project you can do with the food wrapper sheets...

Would you like to see what this kit looks like at a barbeque?  Than check out Stampin' Up! CEO's, Shellie Gardner's blog to get some fabulous ideas!

Call me to order this fabulous kit today!!

Sneak Peek

Just a reminder....

Retired products and accessories are flying off the shelves, if there is something you want--GET IT NOW!!  Many of the In Colors from this year are already gone!  So don't miss out on getting your favorite product.  You can order online 24/7 HERE!!

Are you dying to see what is in the new catalog?  Me too!  I love when the new catalog rolls out and I can start my Wish List all over again!  Right now my new catalog is sitting in my house, unopened and pristine.  You are all probably thinking I am crazy, right?  Well, we are on vacation and my box shipped much later than expected.  Darn it.  I was so hoping I could pour over my new catalog while sipping ice tea on the deck here in sunny CA but no such luck.  =P  So I am impatiently waiting until I can get home and tear it open.

I also ordered brand new goodies that will be in the upcoming catalog!  The new, yummy, In Colors, paper, stamps and other fun stuff.  I am not going to share what all I got until I actually get my hands on it (I want to do some playing first) but I thought I would share what the new In Colors are with you...

Aren't they absolutely scrumptious?  Here are the colors if you are having trouble reading the names...

Rich Razzleberry ... Soft Suede ... Bermuda Bay ... Crushed Curry ... Melon Mambo ... Dusty Durango!

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I am going to have so much fun playing with these new colors!  I would love to share these fabulous new colors with you!  Come to my New Catalog Open House, Sunday, July 5th at 2:00PM!!  We will drool over the new catalog and make projects featuring the new In Colors!  RSVP and earn Stamp Bucks to win free retired products and project kits.  Don't miss this fun afternoon of stamping!