Season of Friendship for Fall

Happy Friday! I just love Friday's even when I'm out for summer break. Not sure why... I guess it's just because the weekend is around the corner and my hubby is home with me! Anyway...I wanted to share this card with you today. My base card is More mustard. I used the new Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder (#120175) on Old Olive Cardstock. The tree is from Seasons of Frienship (#111776) and is stamped with Early Espresso Ink onto Whisper White Cardstock. I stamped the tree first then tore it out and sponged the edges of the torn paper. The buttons are actually retired buttons that I'm trying to use up, but Stampin' Up's New Designer Buttons in Brights (#119747) or Regals (#119744) would work perfectly! I tied some Hemp Twine (#100982) around the base if the tree, tied a simple knot in the front, and snipped the ends. The greeting "FOR YOU" comes from the Fundamental Phrases Stamp Set (#114968). I just love that set because it has EVERY kind of greeting you would need! The edges of the card and the Old Olive embossed cardstock were punched with the 3/16" Corner Small Punch (#119871). I popped the Old Olive piece up on Stampin' Dimensionals because the Hemp Twine lays behind it. I hope you like this card. There are SO many possibilities with this tree!

Enjoy! Until Next Time, Happy Stampin'!

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Because I Care "Early Espresso Style"

Welp, we are back from our vacation! We had a great time at the lake fishing, tubing, napping, reading and eating (ha ha) but I am glad to be back home.

I am posting this card today that uses the Because I Care Stamp set. I am very happy with this card. I used Early Espresso, More Mustard, and Very Vanilla. The squares are punched from the 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" square punches. I used a retired More Mustard Button in the center. The flower is stamped with the Early Espresso Ink. I didn't add a greeting only because I think this card is a great "anytime" card because it is sweet and simple with a touch of class. I added the flower to the inside of the card and I love the way it turned out! I hope you like this card! Enjoy!

Until Next Time, Happy Stampin'!

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Happy Friday! Well, my vacation trip will begin tomorrow. I've been getting ready around the house so that when I leave, there will be less to do when I get back....or at least that's the idea. We have rented a lake house on Lake Keowee and will be staying there for a week. I'm excited and I'm ready for some true relaxation on the water!

The project I want to show you today is a little note card box I made using the Envelope Die for the Big Shot. I cut out two envelopes and made two panels for the sides. I used Chocolate Chip cardstock and the  Greenhouse Gala DSP from the New 2010-2011 Idea book & Catalog! Two of the cards are made with Chocolate Chip and two are made with Baja Breeze because they match the DSP. (you could also use Wild Wasabi, Daffodill Delight, or Real Red since they are all colors within the DSP)  Isn't it just lovely? I made 4 sweet 3x3 notecards to go on the inside, 2-Thank you's, 1-Wish big, and 1-Best Wishes from the Short and Sweet Stamp Set. I also used the Greenhouse Gala DSP on them so they coordinate with the box. I added a Clear Rhinestone Brad to the front for a little "bling" and tied some Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grograin Ribbon into a simple knot around the box.

Here is the box upclose without the notecards.

Here are the 4 - 3x3 Notecards I made to go inside. I also put a coordinating envelope inside the box with each notecard.

This is a project that you can make in ANY color with ANY Designer Paper. I think I'll be making more of these. I just love the versitility! Enjoy! Let me know if you have any questions!

Until Next Time, Happy Stampin'!

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2 Cards Today!

I am back with 2 cards today! Since I have been out of school for the summer, I have been in the mood to just make cards! I am also planning a Stamp-a-Stack for July 29th and so I am getting prepared for that also. These are NOT cards we will be making for my SAS but just some new supplies I have been experimenting with. This first card is made with 3 new products from Stampin' Up. First is the Newsprint DSP (which I LOVE!), the New Daffodill Delight color cardstock and ribbon! I stamped the image from Upsy Daisy and heat embossed it with Black Embossing Powder onto Crumb Cake Cardstock. I weathered the edges a little by simply running my fingernail across the edge. The greeting "Thank You" comes from the Thank You Kindly Stamp Set. I punched out a 3/4" circle and a 1/2" circle and placed a black brad in the middle. I attached the Crumb Cake piece using dimensionals so the brad could fit comfortably underneath. The next card I made is a simple card using Soft Suede, Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze, Daffodill Delight, and Whisper White. The image was stamped with Soft Suede and it is from the Hostess Stamp set "It's the Thought" I used my Stampin Write Markers to color the cute little flower and vase. I embossed the Cajun Craze cardstock with my Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder and used the Scallop Border Punch along the bottom edge. I used the "tearing technique" to add some definition to the card. This card was quick, simple and perfect for an "its the thought" card.  Here is an upclose picture of how I colored the image with these Stampin' Write Markers: Cajun Craze, Wild Wasabi, Soft Suede, and Daffodill Delight.

I hope you enjoy these two cards and let me know if you have any questions! Enjoy! Until Next Time, Happy Stampin'!

...and many more!

Hi again! I made this card using the Party Hearty Stamp set and I cased a card from the New 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog. The base of my card is Pacific Point. I used Read Red and Whisper White for the front. The "banner" is made with the party hats. I used the Stampin' Write Markers to color the hats, stamped them, and cut them out. Here are the colors I used: Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodill Delight, Old Olive, Pacific Point, and Elegant Eggplant. I adhered them to a strip of Early Espresso cardstock I cut out. I made two cards and used different ribbon on each. I also used different colors for the Scallop Punch greeting "and many more." I used my paper piercer to to pierce holes in the scallops. Hope you like! Enjoy!

Until Next Time, Happy Stampin'!

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Friendship

Hello there! I wanted to show this card I made today using the Seasons of Friendship stamp set. I just adore this set because there are so many possibilites....(as there are with ALL Stampin' Up stamps sets.) ha ha...Anyway, my base card is made with the Real Red and Crumb Cake (new name for Kraft). I used the Scallop Border punch along the edge for a little something extra. I stamped the tree on Very Vanilla using Chocolate Chip and stamped the leaves with Old Olive. Some of the leaves I stamped off first. I stamped the little bird in Real Red, cut him out, and popped him up on a Stampin' Dimensional. The tree and bird are backed on a piece of Chocolate Chip cardstock and the whole piece is popped up on dimensionals as well...that is so the Chocolate Chip 1/4 Grograin Ribbon could slide through. I tied a simple knot in the ribbon. The greeting "The season of friendship lasts forever" is also in this stamp set and is stamped on Very Vanilla. I free hand cut out the little "ribbon" tag for this greeting. I hope you like this card! Email me with any questions!
Enjoy!
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Heather Summer's Simply Sunday Sketch

Heather is back with her Sunday Sketch and I am thrilled. This is a neat challenge and I'm always up for a challenge. You can check out Heather's Blog here to see her sketch pattern and her sample card! When I saw this sketch I wanted to make something simple and could be used for anything. I LOVE the little bees from Just Buzzin' By, so I decided to add one onto the front of my card. I also wanted to incorporate some of Stampin' Up's new products. My base cards uses the new Daffodill Delight and the Greenhouse Gala DSP. I stamped the little bee in Black Staz-on and punched him out with the 1 1/4 punch. I layered the bee onto a 1 3/8 circle of the same DSP and layered those onto a Scallop Circle in Daffodill Delight. I colored the bee with my Blushing Bride and Daffodill Delight Stampin' Write Markers and added a little BLING to his wings with Dazzling Diamonds. As you can see, I pierced the scallops on my Scallop Circle with my paper piercer.

Here is Heather's Sketch

Here is my card using this sketch

Here is an upclose picture of the cute little bee I used.

Hope you like my card! Enjoy! Until Next Time, Happy Stampin'!

Cheep Talk

Hi everyone! Today is my husbands 31st birthday so we will be doing lots of celebrating. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRAD! :)  I thought I would show a quick card today. This cards was made with the Cheep Talk stamp set. I used Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery, Daffodill Delight, Marina Mist, and Old Olive. The "hello there" greeting was stamped with Black Staz-on. I used Versa Mark for the branch image and ran the Certainly Celery through my Big Shot using the Elegant Bouquet Folder. The circle punches are the 1 1/4", 1 3/8", and 1".

Enjoy!

Until Next Time, Happy Stampin'!