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Happy Thanksgiving to You!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU!

I pray that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow

and a relaxing holiday weekend.

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
    his love endures forever."

1 Chronicles 16:34

Thank you for being here!

 

 

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STAMPS:

Day of Gratitude - 120835 Wood/12148 Clear

CARD STOCK AND PAPER:

Early Espresso - 119686

More Mustard -100946

Very Vanilla - 101650

Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper - 126895

INK:

Cajun Craze - 126965

Early Espresso - 126974

More Mustard - 126964

Whisper White - 101731

ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS:

7/8" Cotton Ribbon - 127844

Brads, Metallic - 119741

Punch, Extra-Large Oval -119859

Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

 

Rock and Roll Technique with Stampin' Up! Ink Pads

One of my favorite paper crafting techniques, especially during fall, is the Rock and Roll Technique!  Just love the way it creates multi-colored leaves.

 

How to do the Rock and Roll Technique:

1. Choose two coordinating Classic Ink Colors
2. Ink stamp image completely in lighter color first (Tip:  Always use your lightest color ink first to avoid getting dark in on your light ink pad.)
3. Go directly to the darker ink color and roll just the edges of the image around.
4. Stamp.  Clean your stamp before you ink it up again.

For this card the leaf images, from the French Foliage stamp set,  were inked first with Daffodil Delight and then "rock and rolled" in Cherry Cobbler Ink.  Then stamped.

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The sentiment on this card, from the Trust God stamp set, is a good reminder for me.

"Thank God for what you have.

Trust God for what you need."

Glad you are here!

Technique - Triple Time Stamping or Stack and Stamp

This fall card, featuring the Triple Time Stamping or Stack and Stamp technique, was one of the projects my club members created this month.  The results are beautiful and the technique is quite simple.

 

Triple Time Stamping or Stack and Stamp Technique

1. Center and layer three pieces of card stock, smallest to largest.  For this card  the Very Vanilla panels measure: 2" x 3 1/4", 3" x 4 1/4", 4" x 5 1/4".  I used a small bit of SNAIL Adhesive to hold the card stock layers together as I stamped. 
2. Stamp your images.  Large images that can cross over all layers work the best! NOTE: Don't worry about the little bit of gap that will appear in your stamped image on the borders of your layers.  Your mat pieces of card stock will cover that.
3. Take stamped layers apart and mount to card stock mats and card base.  MAKE SURE YOU LINE UP THE LAYERS IN THE SAME WAY THEY WERE STAMPED!!  Measurements: Old Olive - 2 1/4" x 3 1/2" and 3 1/4" x 4 1/2", Early Espresso card base - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" folded in half.

The focal leaf that accents the greeting was stamped using the 2 Step Stamping Technique and then cut out by hand. 

The Gently Falling 2 Step Stampin' set is so versitile - Use just the solid images, use just the outline images and watercolor, or layer them together for true 2 Step Stampin'!

Check Out Gently Falling stamp set

What other images can you think of to use with this technique?  Snowflakes, hearts, seashells, flowers, doilies!!  Get stampin' Triple Time!

Thanks for dropping by!

 

 

 

StazOn Stays On!!

Want to create a quick and inexpensive gift this holiday season?  Grab your StazOn Ink Pads and get to it!

StazOn Ink Pads, available in Black and White can stamp on just about anything!  StazOn is a solvent-based ink, designed for decorating non-porous and semi-porous surfaces.

• ceramic - think vases and jars
• tiles - coasters!!
• window sheets - white snowflakes, peek-a-boo windows on your treat holders
• cello bags - add some fun images to cello bags holding candy
• some glass surfaces
• aluminum foil
• leather

Plus, the Jet Black StazOn Pad is a perfect choice for stamping images that you wish to watercolor - IT WON'T SMEAR!

WOOT!!

And besides all that - they smell good too!  Shhh!  I didn't say that and if you look - there are specific warnings on the bottom of these pads - "Do Not Inhale".  But you know you do every time you open this fabulous ink pad.  BUT I WARNED YOU!

CHECK OUT STAZON INK PADS!

 

Have a wonderful time creating!

 

 

Googly Ghouls Altered Candy Containers

Do you have a supply of empty Stampin' Up! embellishment containers?  You know, the little round containers that hold our Designer Buttons and Brads?

 

 

I know that I have a good stash of these great containers!  So, let's alter them!

 

How fun are those?   I can't seem to get enough of the Googly Ghouls stamp set!

How To Alter:

• The edges of the containers are covered with a 1/2" x 8 1/2" strip of Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Series Paper.
• Inside bottom is covered by a 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch of card stock or Designer Series Paper adhered with Glue Dots.
• Inside lid is covered with a 2 1/2" Circle Punch of card stock or Designer Series Paper.
• Lids are covered first with a 2 1/2" Circle Punch of card stock/Designer Series Paper and then a 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch of card stock/Designer Series Paper.
• Googlie Ghouls images are stamped in StazOn Jet Black and cut out by hand.  Googlie Eyes too!
• Greeting banners are die cut using the Bitty Banners Framelits.
• Both the Ghouls and the Banners are adhered using Stampin' Dimensionals
• FILL WITH THE GOODY OF YOUR CHOICE!

You still have time to order Halloween supplies in time to make these and other fun Halloween projects!  Remember, Stampin' Up! is QUICK when it comes to processing and shipping orders!

Shop Stampin' Up! Halloween Online!

Thanks for dropping in.  Have a wonderful week!

 

 

Petal Card K.I.S.S.

Welcome to Keep It Simple Saturday (K.I.S.S.).  Your place for that last minute, quick and easy card idea.

Today's project features the fun Petal Card Double Punch!  This punch creates that fun little tiny envelope.  The greeting comes from the Seasonal Sayings stamp set AND is one of the stamp images that you can purchase as a SINGLE STAMP!  The embossed hearts are created using the Fashionable Hearts Embosslit.

While I was playing with this Petal Card Double Punch, another idea came to mind.

Thought it would be fun to have a little spider crawling out of the envelope!  Now this card has a few more layers and the images are heat embossed - but it's still pretty simple.  Both cards have an overall dimension of 4" x 4".

What ideas do you have for the Petal Card Double Punch?  What do you see coming out of the envelope?

Have a wonderful weekend!  Keep It Simple!

 

Linking to: CFC74

 

 

Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas - My Digital Studio 2 to the Rescue!!

Are you like me?  Know that you are going to need a Halloween costume for one Halloween event or another, but wait until the very last minute to put it together?  Or maybe you are someone who doesn't like to dress up for Halloween, but rather prefers something simple so that you get "participation points".  ;o)

Well, check out these Halloween costume digital downloads for My Digital Studio 2!!

Here is the Quick Wit Costumes Template!

Digital-exclusive download includes:
* 5-page decor designer template (8-1/2" x 11")
* 10-piece SVG stamp brush set

A quick, punny Halloween costume—use to make iron-on transfers and voila, Halloween costumes solved!

 

Here are the Last Minute Masks Digital Download!  A set of sleek masks that makes for a quick dash out to your next Halloween party.  Customize them any way you like and BAM!....you are done.

 

My personal favorite - Emoticostumes Printables Digital Download! 

* A quick and fun last-minute costume to keep you ready at a moment's notice for your next Halloween party.
* Easy to print on iron-on sheets to be good to go!

Coordinating colors:
Basic Gray, Pumpkin Pie

How much fun could you have creating your own t-shirt?!!

See all the latest digital downloads

for My Digital Studio 2

Remember, if you haven't yet purchased My Digital Studio 2 - you can try it out FREE for 30 days!

 

You will have full access to MyDigitalStudio.net - a website that is ALL THINGS MY DIGITAL STUDIO 2: Samples, video tutorials, discussion boards, tips & tricks...

Plus, I'm here for any question you may have regarding this amazing product.  Whether you want to know more before you make your purchase or would like to get together to learn all the "ins and outs" of the MDS2 software you have installed.

CONTACT ME!

Thanks for being here!

You Asked For It.....

 

You've got it -

Single Stamps from Stampin' Up!

A few weeks ago, Stampin' Up! posed a question on their Facebook page asking, "If you could purchase individual stamp images from within a set, which one would you like?"  Well, the response was overwhelming and Stampin' Up! is, for a limited time, offering single pieces from these select stamp sets:

• Word Play
• Perfecly Penned
• Seasonal Sayings

 

 

This card features the Happy Halloween sentiment from the Seasonal Sayings stamp set.  Super cute!

 

The greeting has been heat embossed using Whisper White Craft Ink and White Stampin' Emboss Powder.  The card front has spritzed with the Stampin' Spritzer with a combination of Frost White Shimmer Paint and rubbing alcohol.  What is it about a bit of shimmer that gives a Halloween project a bit of an "eery" look?

If you would love to purchase just this greeting or any of the other single stamps that are now available, check out the fliers below:

• Word Play Single Stamps

• Perfectly Penned Single Stamps

• Seasonal Sayings Single Stamps

Or you can - SHOP ONLINE FOR SINGLE STAMPS!

But know that this is a limited offer. 

These single stamps will be offered only until January 2, 2013!

 

BLOG CANDY - What Says Fall to You?

When you think of Fall, what do you think of?

For me, I think it's the colors of Fall.  I love the color of beautiful trees this time of year.  Stampin' Up's! Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper does a great job of capturing the colors of Fall: Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, More Mustard, Lucky Limeade, Raspberry Ripple.  Combine these colors with the country harvest prints of this paper assorment and you have a great base for any Fall project.

Add a little paper piercing (tags and the top of the More Mustard gingham plaid DSP) and Linen Thread and you have a card that definitely screams Fall.

What says Fall to you? 

The colors, the change of weather,

the upcoming holidays? 

Leave a comment on this post and share! 

BLOG CANDY - On Sunday, Sept. 30th, I will randomly choose a winner from those who leave a comment and send you a sampling of Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper and coordinating ribbon.  Comments must be submitted before 11:59pm on September 29th.

Thanks for being here!

 

It's a Masculine Monday

Since it's officially fall and today is National Hunting & Fishing Day - we are going with a masculine card!

 

Yes, the classic stamp set, Lovely As A Tree, is a natural choice for a masculine card!

 

The trees are stamped in Early Espresso and then water-colored using Blenders Pens with More Mustard, Cajun Craze and Raspberry Ripple.

An Antique Brad sets off the greeting from the Perfectly Penned stamp set that is stamped on a panel of Orchard Harvest Designer Series Paper.  A panel of More Mustard card stock embossed with the Woodgrain Embossing Folder finishes off the top.

Stampin' Up! has lots of stamp sets, papers and accessories that work perfectly for masculine cards. 

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Stampin' Up!'s Masculine Products

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

 

PS - I used SCS SC395 sketch.

 

Celebrate Google!

Today is the 14th Anniversary of Google!  I am pretty dependent on Google for sure.

Thinking of Google got me thinking of Googly!  As in Googly eyes!

Check out these fun Googly Ghouls tags.  You could use them on Halloween treat bags or incorporate them into a card or scrapbook page.

The ghouls are stamped, cut out and mounted to the tags with Stampin' Dimensionals.  The "Boooo" greeting is stamped, punched, and spritzed with Frost White Shimmer Paint and rubbing alcohol via our Stampin' Spritzer.  A small circle punch of Basic Black embellishes the Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon.

I just love the NEW Googly Ghouls stamp set in the 2012 Holiday Catalog.  I'm all about cute Halloween.  And when you add Googly Eyes - you can't help but smile!

Check Out The Ghoulish Googlies Products!

Hope these tags put a smile on your face and inspired some creativity!  Have a great weekend.

 

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STAMPS:

Googly Ghouls - 128060 Wood/128063 Clear

CARD STOCK AND PAPER:

Basic Black - 121045

Lucky Limeade -122926

Perfect Plum -101889

Tangerine Tango -111349

Very Vanilla - 101650

First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper - 121878

INK:

StazOn Jet Black Pad - 101406

ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS:

Big Shot Die Cutting Machine - 113439

Two Tags Bigz Die -115954

Googlies - 127539

Frost White Shimmer Paint - 116854

Stampin' Spritzer - 126185

Punch, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle -119854

Punch, 3/16" Corner - 119871

Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Pack - 118309

1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Black - 119261

Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

 

 

 

Incredible Icy Inkers

Today I'm sharing some fabulous projects created by my downline team, the Icy Inkers.

 

A classy Step card, by Pam Hirschberg, featuring the NEW Comfort Cafe Designer Series Paper.

 

This super cute boot card, by Nina Lomax, features the NEW Bootiful Occasions stamp set.

 

This fun birthday card, by Beth Gale, features the NEW You're Amazing stamp set and NEW Core'dinations card stock!

 

This stunning One of a Kind card, by Anita Pirkle, features the NEW Holiday Frame Embossing Folder and Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies.

 

Nothing like a bold and bright Thank You.  This card, by Chris Occhipinti, features the NEW Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies and Floral District Designer Series Paper.

 

A Halloween "boo" card was never so cute!  This card by, Deborah Wayne, features the NEW Googly Ghouls stamp set.

Wow, a bunch of NEW products from Stampin' Up!'s Annual Catalog and Holiday Catalog! 

Do you have your own, LIVE copies of these beautiful catalogs?

Contact Me if you need one or both mailed to you!

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

 

 

Your Top 3 Favorite Projects of 2011

As we close this year, I thought it would be fun to review some of your favorite projects that I've posted in 2011.  Based on comments and blog traffic, these are your Top 3 favorites.

 

This Easter Trellis card that I posted in March was a lot of fun to create.  You can choose your favorite flower to be growing on your trellis.

View Original Cherry Blossom Trellis Post

 

This bikini owl card, that celebrated the anniversary of the bikini, was a big time favorite.  I think these little cuties made a lot of you smile.  I know they did me!

View Happy Anniversary To The Bikini Post

 

You also really enjoyed this Tootsie Pop Pumpkin project.   You can't go wrong with anything that holds candy!

View Tootsie Pop Pumpkin Post

Thanks so much for visiting and following my blog.  I am blessed to have this place to share creativity with you.  I am very much looking forward to 2012 and what we will create together!

 

 

Today Show Appearance

Every year Shelli Gardner, Stampin' Up!'s CEO, makes an appearance on the Today Show around the holiday season.  She was going to make that appearance next week with these beautiful Thanksgiving cards. 

This week, Shelli received a phone call asking to postpone her scheduled appearance until December 6th.  Although, disappointed, she will create great Christmas projects to take with her and has released these Thanksgiving ones.  They are just too nice not to share them with you.

Mark your calendar and be sure to tune in next month when Shelli makes her December 6th appearance on the Today Show.

What Are You Thankful For?

This is a card that I created to send out to my November workshop hostesses.  I am so thankful to all of you who invite me into your home, with your family and friends, to share a craft that we love!  Thank you!!

I used Mojo Monday 215 Sketch as my inspiration:

The coordinating Day of Gratitude stamp set and Spice Cake Designer Series Paper did the rest.  This layout is a great one for using up scraps paper!

I love the saying in this stamp set -

"Gratitude can transform common days into Thanksgivings."

What are you thankful for today?  Leave a comment and share!

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

 

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STAMPS:

Day of Gratitude - 121148

CARD STOCK AND PAPER:

Early Espresso - 119686

Naturals Ivory - 101849

Pool Party -122924

Spice Cake Designer Series Paper -124003

INK:

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad -119670

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad - 122938

ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS: 

Metallic Brads - 119741

Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

Friday Flashback - Thankful Tree

Today we are flashing back to a project that I shared with you 3 years ago!  It's a Thankful Tree! I was thinking about making one again this year so I thought I would share.

This is very easy to create and is a lot of fun!  Simply gather some branches and place them in a container of your choice.  These leaves were die-cut using the Leaves #2 Die for the Big Shot and have a bit of Linen Thread looped through a punched hole so they hang. 

Have family and guests write down, on the leaves, things for which they are thankful.  You can use this tree for the entire month of November of just at your Thanksgiving celebration.

 

Check Out 2008 Thanksgiving Table Decor Post

 

Hope this gives you some ideas for adding a hand-crafted touch to your holiday event.

Monday Makover - Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween to you! 

Today is Monday Makeover Day and that means we are making over a non-Stampin' Up! item to Stampin' Up! style.  Want to see the inspiration?

 

Saw this cute little guy on Pinterest and knew he had to have a Stampin' Up! Makeover!  How did he turn out?

 

The moon is created by masking a 1 3/4" Circle Punch of a sticky note and then sponging over the top with Stamping Sponges and Classic Ink Pads.  The colors?  Start with Island Indigo then add Not Quite Navy further from the moon and then Night of Navy around the edges of the card stock. Remove the sticky note circle and VOILA - you have a full moon!

So, are you one who dresses up for Halloween?  If so, what is your costume this year?  Leave a comment on this post and tell us.

I will post a photo tomorrow of my family in costume - it will be embarrassing for sure!

Thanks for being here.  Happy Monday too!

 

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STAMPS:

Teeny Tiny Wishes - 115370

CARD STOCK AND PAPER:

Basic Black - 121045

Whisper White - 100730

INK:

Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad -122937

Not Quite Navy Classic Stampin' Pad -103008

Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad - 102977

ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS: 

Big Shot Die Cutting Machine - 113439

Little Leaves Sizzlits Die - 114511

Punch, Owl Builder -118074

Stamping Sponges - 101610

1/16" Circle Punch -101227

Brads, Neutrals - 119736

 

 

Fall Thank You KISS

It's Saturday and that means it's time for your Keep It Simple Saturday project.   These cards feature the Gently Falling and Perfectly Penned stamp sets.  They are thank you cards that were sent to workshop hostesses this week.

Just two-step stamping and no embellishments.  Pretty simple!

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a simple Saturday!

What is Blemooch?

Blemooch is the name give to a technique that combines the bleaching technique with Stampin' Up!'s Smooch Spritz! This technique was demonstrated at a Stampin' Up! Regional Event.

On this card, Blemooch technique is done on the small, light colored leaf images on the Soft Suede card stock panel.

How To Blemooch?

1. Create an ink pad by folding up paper towel onto a glass or ceramic plate.
2. Saturate paper towel with bleach (cheap, off brand works best).
3. Spray saturated paper towel with Smooch Spritz of choice (This project used Log Cabin).
4. "Ink" up stamp image in paper towel "ink pad" and stamp on card stock.
5. Image will appear as bleach takes away the card stock pigment and it will now have an added shimmer with the Smooch!

Just a touch of shimmer adds a great effect to your project!

My club members enjoyed making this project at their October class. I have just a few spots left for my next club - Contact me if you want in!

Have a great day!

 

STAMPS:

Gently Falling -123804

Perfectly Penned - 122892

CARD STOCK AND PAPER:

Naturals Ivory -101849

More Mustard - 100946

Soft Suede -115318

INK:

More Mustard Classic Stampin' Pad - 103162

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad - 115657

ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS: 

Gold Brads -104337

Cutter Kit -106958

Punch, 1/16" - 101227

Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430

Adhesive, SNAIL - 104332

 

My Icy Inkers Big Shots!

 

Check out these fabulous projects from my team, the Icy Inkers -

 

A cute twist box (sour cream container) made by Anita using the new Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Series Paper and the cute Stocking Builder Punch.

 

Kendra makes the cherries from the Button Buddies stamp set too cute with those Real Red Designer Buttons. 

 

Mary used the new Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Fabric to make these adorable coasters.

 

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Elysia created this card to celebrate courage!

 

A perfect Quinceanera starts with a perfect invitation - created by Beth!  The Quinceanera stamp set can be found in our Spanish catalog - Celebrando Creatividad!

 

Niki made a classy Christmas card using the Hello Doily background stamp. 

 

Krista created this beautiful card using all five of the newest In Colors for 2011-2013! 

 

Deb used the In Wilderness stamps set to create this fabulous masculine card.

 

Chris created the great Halloween card using the Warmest of Wishes Hostess set and Spice Cake Designer Series Paper found in the Holiday Mini Catalog.

 

Aren't those some great projects?  I have a team of Big Shots for sure!

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