Keep Calm and Eat a Cupcake

I am SOOOOO happy that this Hostess set was re-released back into the catalog!  I made this card in June when I got my preorder and shortly after I made it, Stampin' UP! had to pull the stamp set from ordering because of an infringement on the whole "Keep Calm" verse...but all issues have been resolved and we can now use it and advertise it.  This card was made using Raspberry Ripple and Daffodil Delight ink and cardstock along with Whisper White.  I punched out the cupcakes, also in the set, with the 1" Cirlce punch.  I ran the Daffodil Delight cardstock through the Stripes embossing Folder and then stamped the word "and" twice, cut one out and popped it up over the other with a Dimensional. (All the cupcakes are popped up on Dimensionals as well).  Enjoy, there will be more of this stamp set in the future....

World Spectacular

One of our cards for the month of June was inspired by Pinterest, so I switched up the DSP and the colors and made my own.  We used the stamp set Word Play and the DSP World Spectacular.  I thought it was a fun card to make and how cute it would still be if you switched up different DSP and color themes?

Share What You Love Paper Bow

Can't stop making these paper bows...I just love them...I started making them and couldn't stop, so then I had all these bows and not sure what to do with them...lol, so I paired it with the stamp from a previous Stampin' UP! Convention and just made a simple card.  And the stamp says it all...I have to say, that I have never had to order more of one kind of DSP pack...but this Polka Dot Parade has me crazy! LOVE IT!

Kindess Matters Hostess Gift

I forgot to post this a few weeks back, and as I was browsing my photos thought I should share. I finally this summer had some spare time for FREE stamping, just challanging myself to make stuff I have wanted to make for the fun of it, and after I made this, I gave it to one of my hostesses.  It's a OSW (One Sheet Wonder) box and cards.  Get this, it uses only 1 1/2 sheets of DSP, and 3 pieces of cardstock! (and of course some scraps of some too).  Anyway, I used the stamp set Kindness Matters, and Melon Mambo and Soft Suede Ink and cardstock.  I love the Antique Brads, so I thought one would be nice in the middle of the flower. I used the 5/8" White grosgrain ribbon and the 1/8" White stitched ribbon.  I tried to do the masking on the butterflies, but they kind of got a little messed up, so next time I know not to do that last. 

Ghostly Ghouls "Ornament"

So, I made one of "the" Christmas ornaments from the front cover of the Holiday Mini...BUT, beings that I am left handed and think with a different creative part of my brain, I ALWAYS try to find more uses,outside the box if you will, for ALL of my purchases!  So, here it is! THINK OF THE POSSIBILITES for EVERY occasion you could possibly think of!  I used the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set, the Holiday Ornaments Framelits, the stamp set Ghostly Ghouls, the Howlstooth DSP, Basic Rhinestones(colored with an orange PERMANENT marker), Very Vanilla cardstock, and Tangerine Tango and Basic Black ink. ( I had to use an off brand of tulle for this because we don't have black-yet!)
For those of you interested, be watching FB and on here for the Christmas Ornament I will be offering a class for in mid-late October!

Polka Dot Parade

This was my first card I demonstrated at my last workshop, trying to keep it simple and clean in case some new ladies where in attendance.  I just love using up scraps subtly on cards.  I ran a strip of Whisper White cardstock through the Big Shot using the Hearts Framelits(the smallest heart) and then centered my 13/8 circle punch OVER the hearts and punched them out.(Neat little trick I always show my customers versus trying to figure out how to hold a small piece of paper in a punch...) I actually learned from making my sample to NOT use the same size circle punch for the scraps of DSP, because as you can see very faintly in the photo, that it sticks out from behind, so I used the next smaller circle punch.  I then stamped the Happy Birthday from Curly Cute in Basic Black and then stuck some Basic Rhinestones off to the side.  Enjoy!

Accordian Scrapbook Class/Kit

I have never advertised a class on my blog before, but I am going to for the first time in hopes that I can stir up some interest. This class will be offered in September for my locals and if you would like to participate, signup and payment is due THURSDAY, August 9th!  If you are local or live a distance, I am offering the kit, with color instructions my mail as well!  The cost is $30.00 and includes ONE Simply Scrappin' Kit(Bandstand), and the Basic Rhinestones and ribbon needed to complete this project!  (The kit will make 2 books!)  If you are interested, please contact me SOON!  I will mail out your kit the last week of August!