Falling Leaves

I love the new single stamps in the mini!  A great way for new people to try out stamping.  Here is a card I made using one of them.
Stamp: Leaves of a Tree 123843
CS: Naturals Ivory 101849,
More Mustard 100946, &
Cajun Craze 119684
DSP: Spice Cake 124003
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Soft Suede 115657
Stampin' Write Markers:
More Mustard 100076 &
In Colors 10/12  119801 (I used Pear Pizzazz)
Blender Pen 102845
Stamping Sponges 101610
Punch: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border 119275
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Square Lattice 119976
Dotto 103305
On this card I wanted to show how you can stamp the image in Soft Suede and then using the blender pen you can remove the ink from the stamp from certain leaves.  I then used the markers to color in the two other colors.  I really love this DSP and especially the piece I used on this card!
Hope you enjoy this card!

Joyful Tree

I tell you time seems to escape me so easily lately as I seem to have so much on the go.  Anyway, here is a card that I made awhile back that I have not shared yet.
Stamps: Pennant Parade 122740 &
Word Play 120308
CS: Whisper White 100730,
Real Red 102482,
Chocolate Chip 102128, &
Old Olive 100702
Stampin' Write Markers:
Chocolate Chip 100071,
Real Red 100052, &
Daffodil Delight 119677
Classic Stampin' Pad: Old Olive 102277
Punch: XL Decorative Label 120907
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Petals-A-Plenty 116824
Color Spritzer Tool: 107066
Dotto 103305
Stamp-A-Ma-Jig 101049
I know it is very hard to see in the picture, but I used the Daffodil Delight Marker and the Color Spritzer Tool to spritz the white image where the Christmas Tree is stamped.

Home for a Country Christmas

I wanted to make a simple card with this set to show how beautiful it is without having to color in the house, if you do not want to.
Stamps: Christmas Lodge 123767
CS: Whisper White 100730, &
Early Espresso 119686
DSP: Frostwood Lodge 124002
(had a good laugh over this name as it is my husband's family names Frost and Lodge!!!)
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Early Espresso 119670
Big Shot 113439
Textured Embossing Folder: Square Lattice 119976
3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon: Cherry Cobbler 124105
Designer Buttons: Regals I used 1 Garden Green
Mini Glue Dots 103683 & Dotto 103305
Craft Scissors 108360
Hope you enjoy this card!

Halloween Forest

What a busy weekend!!!  We spent most of it at the fair and then that meant I had to clean up from it yesterday!!!  Here is a Halloween card for you.
Stamps: Haunted Forest 123841
CS: Whisper White 100730,
Pumpkin Pie 105117, &
Elegant Eggplant 105126
DSP: Pick Your Poison 124001
Stampin' Write Markers:
Pumkin Pie 105115,
Garden Green 100080, Early Espresso, 119680, Soft Suede 120973, Basic Grey 120966, & Basic Black 100082
Jewels: Basic Rhinestones 119246 (used 3 of the small)
Punch: 3/16" Corner 119871
Paper Snips 103579 (great for putting the rhinestones on with!)
Dotto 103305
I really like how this turned out, but it did take a bit of time to color in!!!
Enjoy!

So Saffron Flower

I love the new Scollop dots ribbon!!!!  It was the perfect touch for this card. 
Stamps: Flower Fancy 111578
CS: So Saffron 105118,
Peach Parfait 119794, &
Whisper White 100730
DSP: Pocketful of Posies 122354
Stampin' Write Markers:
Old Olive 100079,
Certainly Celery 105106
So Saffron 105114 &
In Color 10/12  119801
(Poppy Parade)
Brads: Antique 117273
Stamp-a-ma-jig 101049
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Square Lattice 119976
Ribbon: 1/2" Scallop Dots Old Olive  124139
Mini Glue Dots 103683
Dotto 103305
Pliers
I used the pliers to cut the brad's "flaps" off the back of the brad and used glue dots to attach it to the ribbon.
Enjoy!

Blue Bird

Here is a card I made for a class.  I fell in love with this set the first time I saw it in the catalogue.
Stamps: Language of Friendship 122750
CS: Baja Breeze 111352,
Rich Razzleberry 115316,
Island Indigo 122923,
Lucky Limeade 122926, &
Whisper White 100730
DSP: Stack In Color 11/13 122384
Island Indigo color
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Island Indigo 122937,
Lucky Limeade 122935,
Chocolate Chip 100908
Stampin' Write Markers:
In Color 10/12 119801 used Peach Parfait
Stamping Sponges 101610
Big Shot 1113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Elegant Lines 119277
Bigz L Perfect Pennants 123126
Punches:  2 1/2" Circle 120906 & Bird Builder 117191
Ribbon: Ruffled 3/8" Lucky Limeade 122977
Brads: Brights 119740 used 3X Rich Razzleberry
Stamp-a-ma-jig 101049
Craft Scissors 108360
Paper-piercing Tool 116631
Mat Pack 105826
Mini Glue Dots 103683
Dotto 103305
I like how this card turned out and I hope you do too! Enjoy!

Old Christmas Stocking

Well it has taken me all day to get this up....but better late then never I guess!!!  I will get better.
So here are the supplies I used.
Stamps: Stitched Stockings 123782
CS: Wild Wasabi 108641,
Early Espresso 119686, &
Very Vanilla 101650
DSP: Holly Berry Bouquet 124005
Glimmer Paper: Silver 124005
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Real Red 103133
Punch: Builder Punch Stocking 124095
Ribbon: 3/8" Quilted Satin
Early Espresso 124104 &
Baker's Twine Early Espresso 123124
Mini Jingle Bells 124116
Designer Buttons: Holy Berry
Bouquet 125636
Big shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Snow Burst 124096
Bigz L Perfect Pennants 123126
Mini Glue Dots 103683
Dotto 103305
Stampin' Dimensionals 104430
Craft Scissors 108360
A Sewing Needle
I love the new holiday mini and have used 8 new products from it just on this card!  Hope you enjoy this card!

It's that time of year again!!!

Hi ladies,  so sorry I have been away so long.  Summer is a very busy time of year here, like for many of you.  We had a pretty good one except for a few mishaps... like almost getting my head squished in our trailer... yep that is right, as we were putting it up the cable broke and the tent trailer closed very quickly!!!!  I was very lucky I was not hurt.  Anyways, I have been playing a bit with the new and great stuff in the mini.  Once I get the kiddies off to school I will post one of my favorite cards I've made.
So besides being the time of year for the kiddies to be off to school.... the HOLIDAY MINI starts today!!!!  I love fall and Christmas time and once again Stampin' Up! has outdone themselves.  If you have not recived your mini yet in the mail you can click on the catalogue picture here to see all the great new products.  Enjoy!!!

Bright Cupcake!

Here is something to brighten your day... this card using the coordinating punch and stamps set!
Stamps: Create a Cupcake 121915
CS: Whisper White 100730,
Pacific Point 111350,
Old Olive 100702 &
Melon Mambo 115320
DSP: Bright Stack 117155
 (Daffodil Delight)
Glimmer Paper Red 121790
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Daffodil Delight 119667
Melon Mambo 115656
Punch: Build A Cupcake 121807
Ribbon: 1/4 Grosgrain Whisper
White 109025
Big Shot 113439
Bigz XL Tasteful Trim 120893
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka Dots 117335
Dotto 103305
Mini Glue Dots 103683
Craft Scissors 108360
For this card I got to play around with stamps and the matching punch... love that.  I love that Stampin' Up! makes my life so easy!!!!  I used a bit of DSP to brighten up the card .  I really like using the diecuts from the Tasteful Trim die on cards and pages, just to give it the perfect look.
Have a great weekend everyone!!!

What a nice evening!!!!

Last night I met a great group of ladies at a workshop.  One of them reminds me so much of me, curious and wants to see it all.  I mean this in a good way of course.  I was always so excited to see new things which I am lucky because being a Stampin' Up! Demo I get the chance to see new products before it is available.  Not only do I get to see and purchase new products beforehand, I get to earn money making cards and showing scrapbooking pages to others.  I love being a demo and getting to use such great products.  If you would like information on becoming a Demo let me know because right now there is a sweet deal on!!!
So last night, I had taken a bunch of my new cards to show them and they really seemed to like them.  Especially the ones made with the Snow Much Fun  stamp set.  I just realised I have not taken pictures of them yet. I will try to do that this week.  I have been very busy like all of you with the children home from school and I apologise for not posting as often as I would like.  I promise when school starts I will be better.
Today is a difficult day for my family, as it the marks the day that my dad passed away seven years ago...  Time passes so quickly and we really need to take the time to be with the ones we love.  We learned the hard way not to take people and things for granted.  I miss you dad. Love you.

Baja Flower

Here is a card I made awhile back that I meant to get posted....  I really like how this card turned out.

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral 113734
CS: Baja Breeze 111352,
Not Quite Navy 100867, &
Crumb Cake 120953
DSP: Elegant Soirée 115657
Classic Ink Pad:
Soft Suede 115657
Jewel: Basic Pearls 119247 (3 big ones)
Ribbon: Seam Binding: Very Vanilla 120999 (approx 11")
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Elegant Lines 119277
Dotto 103305
Mini Glue Dots 103683
This card is pretty straight forward... Emboss the background, stamp the image, and glue down the layers.  Now before you glue down the DSP we will do the scrunchy ribbon.  Fray the end of the ribbon and pull on one "hair" of the ribbon while you scrunch up the ribbon length.  When I get about halfway I do the same at the other end, so not to risk pulling the hair out the whole way and losing my scruch!!!  Then I used a couple of glue dots to hold down the ribbon and I wrapped it around the DSP and then I glued down the DSP.
Have a great weeekend!

Time flies!!!

My goodness I can not believe it has been this long since I last posted....Time seems to have gotten away from me. 
Since then we have added to our family... we have a new puppy, a girl , Zoe.  She is a sweetheart and has kept me very busy.  She will turn 3 mos next week and is growing fast.  She is a mix between a golden retriever and a german sheppard.  This was quite new to me as I never had a dog before, let alone a puppy.  Wow, I think it is more tiring then a baby!!!  She was getting up in the night at first, only the odd time now.  She wanted to be near me and not left in the baby gated off kitchen, so if I left the room she would start barking.  Let me say I am glad we got her the end of May and not Sept.  As for a few weeks I did not get to see any tv and if it had been  in the fall I would have missed all the premieres!!!  Things are slowly returning to normal.  I have been busy getting ready for the end of school teacher gifts and cards.  I took a couple of pictures today, but I do not have time right now to upload them so it might have to wait till the weekend.
So I will get back to posting again, sorry about that .   Please forgive me!!!  Looks like rain the next few days so I will hopefully get some more time to play with all the great new products from my pre-order. 
Have a great day!

In Memory

Well I hope you all had a nice Easter weekend.  I know we did!!!  Lots of visiting and lots of chocolate too, the scale does not lie unfortunately.  Back to being good again. :)
Here is the other card I made for the card exchange.
Stamps: Close as a Memory (retired)
CS: Whisper White 100730,
Rich Razzleberry 115316, &
Old Olive 100702
DSP Cottage Wall (retired)
Stampin' Write Markers:
Old Olive 100079 & Rich Razzleberry 120970
Jewels: Basic Pearls 119247
Ribbon: 1/8" Taffeta Rich Razzleberry 119259
Craft & Paper Scissors 108360
Punch: 3/16" Corner small 119871
Big shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka  Dots 117335
Dotto 103305
Mini Glue Dots 103683
Even though I used a stamp that is retired you could substitute this image for another flower, and the same with the paper.  Hope you like it!!!

Whoo's Birthday Hats???

Here is a card I created for a card exchange with some friends.  I love this little owl from the Punch Bunch set!!!

Stamps: Punch Bunch 121847 &

Party Hearty 111532

CS: Whisper White 100730,

Melon Mambo 115320,

Tempting Turquoise 102067,

& Daffodil Delight 119683

Classic Stampin' Pad:

Melon Mambo 115656,
Tempting Turquoise 102067, &
Pacific Point 111837
Stampin' Write Markers:
Pretty in Pink 100045 &
Pacific Point 120968
Big Shot 113439

Textured Impressions Embossing Folder:

Perfect Polka Dots 117335

Punches: Scallop Square XL 119884,

Two-Step Owl XL 118074, &

Spiral Border 119872 

Paper Snips: 103579

Dotto 103305

Stampin' Dimensionals 104430

So this is my fun birthday card.  This picture shows that I put the dimensionals under the Happy Birthday stamped image.

St. Paddy's Day

Here is a card that should have been up awhile ago!!!!  I liked the design so I decided to put it up anyways!
Stamp: Lucky Shamrock 121939
CS: Whisper White 100730,
Pear Pizzazz 119795, &
Garden Green 102584
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Garden Green 102272
Ribbon: 5/8" Organza White 114319
Big Shot 113439
Bigz Die: Lattice 115958
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka Dots 117335
Punches: 1 3/4" Circle XL 119850,
Scallop Trim Border 118402, &
2 3/8" Scallop Circle XL 118874
Dotto 103305
Mini Glue Dots 103683
Stampin' Dimensionals 104430

Simple Flowers

Here is another card for ya!!!  This is a very simple card.   I  love using the Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die to add to a card!!!
Stamps: Simply Said 115066
CS: Whisper White 100730,
Old Olive 100702 &
Rich Razzleberry 115316
Classic Stampin' Ink:
Old Olive 102277
Stampin' Write Markers:
Rich Razzleberry 120970
Punch: 3/4" Circle Med. 119873
Big Shot 113439
Bigz XL Die: Tasteful Trim 120893
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder:
Perfect Polka Dots 117335
Designer Buttons: Bright 119747
Dotto 103305
Mini Glue Dots 103683
So this is a pretty simple card for you.  I love to punch out a side circle and place something in it.  This time the little flower button does the job just right!!!

For You

Here is a card I had made for a class awhile back!
Stamps: Punch Bunch (SAB) 121847
CS: Whisper White 100730,
So Saffron 105118
DSP Subtles stack 117152 (perfect plum & wild wasabi)
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Wild Wasabi 109014
Stampin' Write Markers:
Wild Wasabi 120975 &
Perfect Plum 100035
Jewels: Basic Rhinestones 119246
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing folder: Perfect Polka Dots 117335
Punches: 1 3/8" Circle Lg 119860, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle XL 119854, & Eyelet Border 119853
Ribbon: 1/4" Grosgrain Whisper White
Stampin' Dimensionals 104430
Craft & Paper Scissors 108360
Dotto 103305
Mini Glue Dots 103683
So for this card I stamped the image first using Wild Wasabi ink pad and punched out that image with the scallop circle. Then, I did the marker technique to color the stamp and then punched it out using the circle punch.  I used dimensionals between the two layers.  To dress up the card and ribbon I added some bling!

Crop for a Cure

Hi everyone!  I am sorry I have been away so long.  I have been quite busy like all of you!  I had a wonderful weekend.  I had my fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer society called Crop for a Cure!!!The picture of the beautiful flowers you see are the flowers I received from family and friends at the crop as a thank you for my work in organising the event.  Aren't they beautiful!!!   Anyhow we had a wonderful day and raised money for a great cause.  I am happy to share with you that we have now raised just a hair over $3700.00!!!! Isn't that amazing!  Here is a picture of all the participants, except we are missing my cousin Erin (she has a 1 month old little cutie who wanted to go home). 

I am there in the middle, with my daughter Hannah in front of me in the black shirt. This is the sixth year for the fundaiser.  My dad died of cancer at the age of 55 and I started this after to help make a difference, in his memeory.  This year was even more important to me because my father-in-law was recently diagnosed with Hodkins Lymphoma Cancer.  My thanks go out to all who help make this day possible.

Here is a picture of Dolores who was the winner of the big basket of goodies that I had put together! Unfortunately, you can not see all the goodies well, but she will have lots of fun with it!  Thanks Angie for loaning me the basket!

Cupcake Pizzazz!

Hi everyone!  I hope everyone is having a great weekend.   I am fooled by the beautiful sun outside beaming in my scrap room window.  It feels so hot, but step outside and it is cool!!!  Oh well, it feels good right where I am sitting.
We had a great family day today.  We had my brother-in law, sister-in-law and our adorable niece over for lunch.  Honey broke out the BBQ and we had hamburgers and hotdogs with a great big salad.  Yummy!!! Then for a treat my honey boiled some syrup and we had sugar on snow.... of course I ate too much and my stomach was tellng me that I was very bad, it is still the weekend right.  I promised myself I would have a salad for supper!!!!

Now for my creation... my card.  I tell you I love this stamp set and matching punch.  Makes life so easy!!!!
Stamps: Create a Cupcake 121915
CS: Whisper White 100730, Poppy Parade 119793, Pear Pizzazz 119795, & Riding Hood Red 111348
DSP: Sunny Garden 119831
Classic Stampin' Pad: Peach Parfait 119783 & Pear Pizzazz 119784
Stampin' Write Marker: In Color 119801(Pear)
Big Shot: 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Square Lattice 119976
Bigz Die: Scallop Squares Duo 120903
Punches: Build a Cupcake XL 121807 & 2 1/2" Circle 120906
Designer Buttons: Brights (1 of Daffodil Delight)
Ribbons: 1/2" Stiched- Poly: Pear Pizzazz 119265 & 1/8" Taffeta Daffodil Delight
Dotto 103305
Mini Glue Dots 103683
Stampin' Dimensionals 104430
Well there you go folks!!!  I hope you have a great rest of the day!

Here is a another birthday card using the Salebration set Punch Bunch... not much time left to get this set and it is FREE with a $60 order.

Stamps: Punch Bunch (SAB) 121847
CS: Very Vanilla 101650,
Pretty in Pink 100459, &
Basic Grey 121044
DSP: Lap of Luxury 120436
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Basic Gray 109120
Brads: Neutrals 119736
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka Dots 117335
Punches: Scallop Square XL 119884, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border 119275, & Two-Step Owl XL 118074
Paper-Piercing Tool 116631
Mat Pack 105826
Dotto 103305
This card is a easy stamp and punch card.  I added 3 of the Basic Gray brads  and the scallop ribbon border to dress it up!
Have a great day!

Bliss!

Here is a card I created with the Salebration set Bliss.
Stamps: 121851
CS: Whisper White 100730,
Rich Razzleberry 115316,
Early Espresso 119686, &
Pretty in Pink 100459
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Rich Razzleberry 115658
Brads: Antique 117273
Paper-Piercing Tool 116631
Mat Pack 105826
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka Dots 117335
Punches: 3/16" Corner Small 119871, Scallop Oval XL 119856, & Oval Lg 1 3/4X7/8"  119855
Ribbon: Satin 5/8" Pretty in Pink 117289 & Taffeta 1/8" Early Espresso 119959
Dotto:103305
Mini Glue Dots 103683
Stampin' Dimensionals 104430
I stamped the image then added one of our beautiful Antique Brads, which I find really dress up a card or a scrapbooking page.  I rounded the 2 corners of the image and the mat.  In between the "bliss" and the scalloped oval I used some dimensionals to give 3 D to the card.  I then used the two different ribbons to dress up the edge.  I love how this turned out.
Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Cancer...

Not only am I in the mist of organizing for the sixth year a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society, but my father-in-law has been recently diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma at stage 3bs.  He had his first chemo treatment on Friday.  So needless to say the last few weeks have been stressful.  The good news in  this type of  cancer is supposed to be treatable... we pray that this is the case.  I lost my dad to cancer when he was 55, it will be 7years in July.  He was the reason I started organizing the Crop for a Cure for the Canadian Cancer Society... I wanted to do something to help make a difference in his memory.
If anyone would like information on this please do not hestitate to leave me a comment.

Spring is in the Air!

Spring is around the corner and this card made me think of spring!
Stamps: Eastern Blooms 111626
CS:  Whisper White 100703,
So Saffron 105118, &
Rose Red 102544
DSP Subtles Stack 117152
Stampin' Write Markers:
Rose Red 100063 &
Early Espresso 119680
Ribbon: 3/8" Taffeta
Early Espresso 119964
Jewels: Basic Pearls 119247
Punch: 3/16" Corner Sm 119871
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder:
Perfect Polka Dots 117335
Dotto 103305
Mini Glue Dots 103683
On this card I used the marker and the scrunchy ribbon techniques.  To pick my colors I referred to the Color Coach 120148 which gave me Rose Red and Wild Wasabi for a creative combination to go with So Saffron.  I used the Wild Wasabi DSP paper from the subtles stack and dressed up the rose red by embossing the polka dots on it!!!  I made a scrunchy ribbon with the taffeta ribbon by pulling on a fiber in the middle of the ribbon and "scrunching" up the ribbon as I went.  I give myself about 11" when working for a piece to go along the width 4 1/4" of the card so I have plenty left to wrap around the base or if I want to trim and leave on the front there is ample ribbon.  I used mini glue dots to stick down the scrunchy ribbon.  I then used 3 of the medium sized pearls in the top right corner of the card to add the final touch!!!
Have a great day!

Only You!

I have been taking  some time for myself and I came of with this card!
Stamps: One of a Kind (retired, which I only realised after I created the card!!!)
CS: Whisper White 100730,
Marina Mist 119682,
Early Espresso 119686, &
Wild Wasabi 108641
DSP: Subtles Stack 117152
(Wild Wasabi)
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Marina Mist 119668

Stampin' Write Markers: Marina Mist 1199679 & Early Espresso 119680
Watercolor Wonder Crayons: Subtles 119802 (Marina Mist & Wild Wasabi)
Punches: 1 3/4" X 7/8" Oval Lg 119855, Curly Label XL 199851, &
Scallop Trim Border 118402
Jewels: Basic Rhinestones 119246 ( 3 X med.)
Blender Pen 102845
Dotto 103305
Stampin' Dimensionals 104430
Hope you have a great weekend!

Greetings, Earthling!

We started off our Sunday by going out for a huge breakfast and then we went visiting the all the great grandmothers.  Since then we have been having a lazy afternoon.  I decided to take advantage of the peace and quiet and created this card!
Stamps: Greetings, Earthling! 113810
CS: Whisper White 100730,
Bashful Blue 105120,
Pacific Point 111350,
Real Red 102482, &
Pear Pizzazz 119795
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Basic Black 101179
Punch: Modern Label XL 119849,
2 1/2" Circle XL 120906, &
1 1/4" Circle Lg 119861
Quick Accents: Celebrations
Paper Snips 103579
Big shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka Dots 117335
Dotto 103305
2-Way Glue Pen 100425
Stampin' Dimensionals 104430
This card started out by me knowing that I wanted to use the Quick Accents again... they are so much fun to use!  On this card I used the big polka dotted circle and the small scallop pear pizzazz one.  I also used the border strip with the red polka dots on it. To make the aliens POP a bit more I decided instead of watercoloring them I would stamp right on the cs and then cut then out.  I glued them onto cut out circles and then put dimensionals behind the circle to make it stand out a bit more. 
Hope you enjoyed this card!

Celebrate!!!

Here another card for you!  You could use this card for anything if you change the saying in the oval.

Stamps:

Close As A Memory 114946 &

Something to Celebrate 121897

CS: Whisper White 100730,

Melon Mambo 115320,

Old Olive 100702, &

Daffodil Delight 119683

Stampin' Write Markers:

Old Olive 100079 &

Melon Mambo 121074

Punches: Scallop Oval XL 119856,

1 3/4 X 7/8" Oval lg 119855,

3/16" Corner Sm 119871 &

Dotted Scallop Ribbon border 119275

Big shot 113439

Textured Impressions Embossing folder:

Perfect Polka Dots 117335

Dotto 103305

Stampin' Dimensionals 104430

This card is a great card for a quick and easy Saturday card.  Of course our wonderful Bigshot dresses this up with the embossing on the Melon Mambo!  You will use the marker technique on the stamp to get the two colors.

Have a great weekend!

Celebration!

It has been quite busy around here with March break on.  The kids and I have been quite busy.  They have been working very hard (& loving it) on their own scrapbooks, with my help with the cutting.  We visited the Science and Nature museum and had a shopping trip where they wanted to spend some of their allowance that they had saved on some scrapbooking stickers.  We have been busy making soup and baking muffins in large batches as well.  Mmmm... Mmmm hope you aren't hungry!!! :)  Needless to say I have not had much time for me to create.  I took some time this afternoon and this is the result....

Stamps: Party Hearty 111532 &
Button, Button 122026
CS: Whisper White 100730,
Pacific Point 111350,
Real Red 102482,
Pear Pizzazz 119795 &
Bashful Blue 105120
DSP: Celebrations 117164
Quick Accents: Celebrations 118708
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Pear Pizzazz 119784,
Bashful Blue 105209,
Real Red 103133, &
Pacific Point 111837
Punches: Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (Circle) 118309, 1 3/4" Circle XL 119850,
1" Circle Med. 119868, 3/4" Circle Med. 119873, & 1/2" Circle Sm. 119869
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka Dots 117335
Dotto 103305
Stampin' Dimensionals 104430
Ever since the new catalog came out in July I have been lovin' all the great Quick Accents.  On this card I used the two scallop circles from it!!!  I love how easy it is to create quick cards and scrapbooking pages using the Quick Accents and matching Design Series Paper (DSP)!!! Thank you Stampin' Up! for making my life easy!!!!  I had fun playing with the Button, Button set in the Occasions Mini Cattie and all the great punches.
Well, I hope you liked this card!

Wish Big!!!

I know I am a bit late at getting this out... sorry!!!
This is a card I made for one of my BFF's birthday.
Stamps: Word Play 120308 &
Create a Cupcake 121915
CS: Pear Pizzazz 119795,
Blushing Bride 119796,
Whisper White 100730, &
Concord Crush 119792
Glimmer Paper: Red 121790
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Blushing Bride 119786 &
Pear Pizzazz 119784
Stampin' Write Markers: In Color 119801 (Pear Pizzazz & Concord Crush)
Punches: Build a Cupcake XL 121807, Decorative Label XL 120907, & Pinking Hearts Border 118072
Ribbon: 1/2" Stiched-Poly Pear Pizzazz 119265
Jewels: Basic Rhinestones 119246
Stampin' Dimensionals 104430
Dotto 103305
Mini Glue Dots 103683
I REALLY LOVE playing with the create a cupcake stamp set and coordinating punch!!!! It is so much fun to use the stamp and then punch, but sometimes I like to use dsp for the icing too!  I wanted to bling up the card for my special friend so I used our WONDERFUL glimmer paper.  After using the Marker technique for the WISH BIG stamp I punched out the Decorative label then also puched out 2 more in the glimmer paper and offset them to each side.  The punched out wish big is 3D because I used those great dimensionals underneath!!!
Hope you enjoyed this card!

Baby giraffe

Here is another card for a baby shower I attended!
Stamps: Animal Stories 116716
CS: Marina Mist 119682, 
Early Espresso 119686, &
Whisper White 100730
DSP: Patterns Stack- Brights
Daffodil Delight 117155
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Daffodil Delight  119667
Brads: Neutrals 119736
Early Espresso X3
Punches: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border 119275 &
3/16" Corner small 119871
Paper-Piercing Tool 116631
Mat Pack 105826
Dotto 103305
Mini Glue Dots 103683
This is a quick and easy card to make! Enjoy.

Lovely flowering Hearts

Only one more day until Valentine's day.  I hope these cards have inspired you to create a card for your loved one!
Here is today's card...
Stamps: Valentine Defined 121941
CS: Whisper White 100730,
Real Red 102482,
Pretty in Pink 100459, &
Early Espesso 119686
Glimmer Paper Red 103133
DSP Love Impressions 121780
Classic Stampin' Ink:
Real Red 103133
Punch: Heart to Heart 119881 & 3/16" corner small 119871
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka Dots 117335 
Dotto 103305
Mini Glue dots 103683

Lots of Love

Here is another card for today since I did not get yesterdays up as planned, sorry!

Stamps: Valentine Defined 121941
CS: Whisper White 100730,
Real Red 102482,
Pretty in Pink 100459, &
Chocolate Chip 102128
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Real Red 103133

Uninked cartridge 101529

Stampin' Around Handle 102971

Stampin' Around Wheel Guide 104834

Wheel: Love (retired) 109692
Classic Stampin' Ink Refill:
Chocolate Chip 101065
Brads: Subtles 119738 
pretty in pink (3)
Ribbon: 1/4 Grosgrain Pretty in Pink 109032
Punches: Pinking Border117649 &
3/16 Corner small 119871
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka Dots 117335 
Craft & Paper Scissors 108360
Paper-Piercing Tool 116631
Mat Pack 105826
Dotto 103305
Mini Glue Dots 103683
This card uses many different products.  I do not dust off my wheels very often, but wanted to try it out for this card!!!!  You can use the wheels without the guide, but for me it is next to impossible.
I hope you have a great Saturday!

Valentine Special

I am so sorry I did not get my card posted yesterday... I had my sister, niece and nephews visit for the day.  At my Stampin' Up!  workshop last last night I remembered that I had not gotten my card up.  So I will post 2 today!
Stamps: Valentine Defined 121941
CS: Whisper White 100730,
Real Red 102482, &
Pretty in Pink 100459
Glimmer Paper Red 103133
DSP Love Impressions 121780
Stampin' Write Markers:
Early Espresso 119680 &
Real Red 100052
Punches: Heart to Heart 119881 & 3/16" Corner Small 119871
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka Dots 117335 
Dotto 103305
This is a real simple card for you using the marker technique!
Have a great day!

Valentine Flowers

I want to share another card with you .... sorry this picture is a bit crooked, but hey that is life!!!
Stamps: Valentine Defined 121941
CS: Whisper White 100730,
Real Red 102482, &
Pretty in Pink 100459
Glimmer paper red 121790
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Real Red 103133
Punch: Heart to Heart 119881
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Finial Press 115963
Ribbon: 1/4 Grosgrain Early Espresso 120931
Craft & Paper Scissors 108360
Dotto 103305
Mini Glue Dots 103683
Hope you enjoyed this card!

Valentine Bling!

Here is another card using the new Valentine set!

Stamps: Valentine Defined 121941
CS: Whisper White 100730,
Real Red 102482,
Pretty in Pink 100459, &
Basic Black 121045
Glimmer Paper red 121790
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Real Red 103133
Jewels: Basic Rhinestones 119246 (3 medium)
Punches: Modern Label XL 119849,
Oval Lg 1 3/8X 5/8"  119863,
3/16 Corner small 119871, &
Scallop Trim border 118402 
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka Dots 117335 
Dotto 103305
Mini Glue Dots 103683
On this card I stamped the beautiful heart flowers.  I punched out the opposite corners to round them and  I added a cute little border to dress up the black paper.  Then Bling time....  I used that new glimmer paper to punch out and place behind the love oval and then I added some rhinestones to the corner!
Hope you enjoy this card ... turn in tomorrow for another Valentine's day card.

Love You Tree

Here is another card using the tree stamp...
Stamps: Valentine Defined 121941
CS: Whisper White 100730,
Real Red 102482,
Pretty in Pink 100459, &
Early Espresso 119686
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Real Red 103133
Stampin' Write Markers:
Early Espresso 119680 &
Real Red 100052
Jewels: Basic Rhinestones 119246 (2 small & 3 medium ones)
Stampin' Dimensionals 104430
Punches: Modern Label Xl 119849 & Oval Lg 1 3/8X 5/8"  119863
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka Dots 117335 
Dotto 103305
Mini Glue Dots 103683
You will use the marker technique to color the stamp.  I love adding bling to a card, it just brightens it up in my opinion!  After you punch out the oval, you will use the dimensionals behind it to give it a little 3D look!
Have a great day ... turn in tomorrow for another Valentine's day card.

Growing Love

Love is in the air...and to celebrate Valentine's Day I will be posting a new Valentine card each day until that day of LOVE!!!
Here is one I like, using the tree stamp.
Stamps: Valentine Defined 121941
CS: Whisper White 100730,
Real Red 102482, &
Pretty in Pink 100459
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Real Red 103133
Stampin' Write Markers:
Early Espresso 119680 & Real Red 100052
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Finial Press 115963
Ribbon: 1/4 Grosgrain Early Espresso 120931
Craft & Paper Scissors 108360
Dotto 103305
Mini Glue Dots 103683
Hope you enjoyed this card!

Teddy

One of my cousins is having a baby, I made this card for her baby shower yesterday!
Stamps: Teddy & Train 115219
CS: Crumb Cake 120953,
Early Espresso 119686, &
Very Vanilla 101650
DSP: Elegant Soirée 117163
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Early Espresso 119670
Stampin' Write Marker:
Baja Breeze 120965
Ribbon: Taffeta
1/8" Early Espresso 119959
3/8 Early Espresso 119964
Punches:
Scallop Trim Border 118402
2 1/2" Circle XL 120906
Big Shot 113439
Bigz Scallop Circle 2  113469
Craft & Paper Scissors 108360
Paper Snips 103579
Dotto 103305
Mini Glue Dots 103683
I love this adorable little Teddy stamp and since I have not had the chance to make many baby cards, I took this opportunity to put him to great use!!!
Have a great day!

Flowering Hearts

I have been very busy creating cards for Valentine's.  I absolutely love the new set in the Occasions Mini called Valentine Defined!!!
Stamps: Valentine Defined 121941
CS: Whisper White 100730,
Real Red 102482,
Pretty in Pink 100459, &
Basic Black 121045
Classic Stampin' Pad:
Real Red 103133
Designer Buttons: Brights 119747
(used 1 of the Lg Real Red)
Jewels: Basic Rhinestones 119246
(4 small ones)
Punch: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border 119275
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder:
Perfect Polka Dots 117335 &
Finial Press 115963
Dotto 103305
Mini Glue Dots 103683
This is the first in a series of Valentine's cards that I have made using this set.   Stay tuned to see more!!!
Have a great weekend!

Sue's Cupcake

This is the card I made for my mother-in-law's birthday.  I love this new stamp set and coordinating punch!
Stamps:Create a Cupcake 121915
CS:Crumb Cake 120953,
Cherry Cobbler 119685,
Chocolate Chip 102128, &
Natural Ivory 101849
Brads: Neutrals (crumb cake) 119730
Classic Stampin' Ink Pad:
Crumb Cake 121030 &
Chocolate Chip 100908
Ribbon Taffeta:
1/8 Early Espresso 119959 &
3/8 early Espresso 119964
Punch:
Build a Cupcake 121807 &
Decorative Label XL 120907
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Square Lattice 119976
Craft & Paper Scissors 108360
Mat Pack 105826
Paper Piercing Tool 116631
Dotto 103305
Mini Glue Dots 103683

Have a great evening!

Magic with Paige and Sarah

Here is a quick and easy double layout I created using some pictures from our Disney trip.  I did not use any stamps, but I had some fun using the new DSP & Quick accents Pack in Salebration!
CS: Pacific Point 111350 &
Daffodil Delight 119683
DSP & Quick Accent Pack: Ice Cream Parlor 122242(from Saleabration) for the DSP and all the accent stickers and borders
Big Shot 113439
Bigz Die: Lattice 115958
Bigz Die Scallop Squares Duo 120903
Dotto 103305
2-Way Glue Pen 100425

Here are the pages a bit closer up!

Unfortunately, the strip of white paper under the "Welcome to Magic Kingdom" picture does not show  the paper well, as there are are great colorful polka dots on it!

Whooo's Special Birthday 2!

I wanted to play around a bit more and came out with a similar version then the other card.  For some reason this picture did not turn out as well, sorry!
Stamps: Punch Bunch 121847 (from Salebration)
CS: Daffodil Delight 119683, &
Melon Mambo 115320
DSP: Ice Cream Parlor122242 (from Salebration)
Classic Stampin' Ink Pad:
Melon Mambo 115656 &
Pacific Point 111837
Punches: Scallop Square XL 119884,
Two-Step Owl XL 118074, &
Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border 119275
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka Dots 117335
Dotto 103305
Quick accent: Ice Cream Parlor DSP& Quick accents 122242 (from Saleabration)

Have a great day!

Whooo's Special Birthday!

Here is a birthday card I made for one of my dearest friends who's birthday was yesterday.  I have been wanting to play with all my new goodies from the Occasions mini and the Salebration so I finally had a great reason to do so!
Stamps: Punch Bunch 121847 (from Salebration)
CS: Daffodil Delight 119683,
Melon Mambo 115320, &
Old Olive 100702
DSP: Ice Cream Parlor122242 (from Salebration)
Classic Stampin' Ink Pad:
Old Olive 102277 &
Pacific Point 111837
Punches: Scallop Square XL 119884,
Two-Step Owl XL 118074, &
Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border 119275
Big Shot 113439
Textured Impressions Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka Dots 117335
Dotto 103305
I love this new stamp set!  This owl is just too darn cute!!! As soon as I saw this I had to have it.