Punch Art Swap

Happy Friday! Last night I attended a monthly demonstrator meeting hosted by my upline, Dawn Olchefske - Hi Dawn! Each month Dawn organizes a swap for the demonstrators in her group. This month's "theme" was punch art. Woo hoo! This was right up my alley, I love punch art! I must say, I got some AWESOME swaps from the gals last night, thanks ladies! We could sign up for certain "holidays" and by the time I signed up Christmas was full, so I did Easter! I made a Stair Step card which added some dimension and interest to the card. I love the Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Paper, it's so cheerful ;)

Here's how you can make on for yourself!

Stair Step Dimensions:

1. Melon Mambo Cardstock cut at 10.5" x 4 1/4".
2. Score in landscape position at 1 1/4" - 2 1/2" - 4 1/4" -6" - 8 1/4"
3. Decorate as desired!

For my card I used the following:

Punches: Wide oval, large oval, small oval, 1 1/4" Circle, 3/4" circle
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Pretty in Pink, Razzleberry Lemonade
Accessories: Crushed Curry Polka Dot Ribbon, Crop-a-Dile (lg punch for eyes)

Note: I also sponged his cheeks with Pretty in Pink ink.

Thanks for looking!

Turkey Nugget (Hershey, that is!)

Hi Stampers! Today's post is a 3D candy project (gotta love that!) I made several of these for Thanksgiving and they are SO easy to make. All I did was wrap a Hershey Nugget with a strip of 1" x 3.5" cardstock. (Note: It is a good idea to use glue dots to secure cardstock to Hershey Nugget to hold it secure. I use snail adhesive when wrapping with Designer Paper because it is a lighter weight paper). I made the "feathers" using Stampin Up's Scallop Circle Punch, and the turkey's head using the 1" Circle Punch. Email me if you have any questions. Thanks for looking and Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Autumn Thank you Card

Happy Saturday! Today's post is a simple thank you I made for my customers who ordered from me this month. Place an order with me to receive a FREE card for yourself. Simply click "SHOP NOW" in the upper right hand corner of my website.

This is a similar color combo from the Color Challenge a few posts back. To make the large oval layer behind the sentiment, I simply adhered to a scrap of Rich Razzleberry card stock and cut free hand (I know...scary!). The sentiment was punched out using Stampin Up's Wide Oval Punch. Don't you love the In Color Ribbon? The polka dots give this simple card a little "pop". I used the In Color Markers to color the sentiment..love it! Thanks for looking and have a great weekend!
Happy Stamping!
-Laurie

Stamp Sets: Best Wishes and More, Holiday Best
Cardstock: More Mustard, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Rich Razzleberry
Inks: More Mustard, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Dusty Durango
Accesories: Dusty Durango Ribbon, Wide Oval Punch

Medallion Swap

Hello! I recently participated in a swap, and we were to use the Medallion stamp from Stampin Up. I love this stamp, so I was excited to play! All I did was ink up the entire stamp in Crushed Curry. Then I took the Dusty Durango ink pad and randomly made swipe marks on the stamp. I stamped it twice and punched out the center and popped it up with dimensionals. This color combo reminds me of autumn :) Thanks for stopping by today!

Stamp Sets: Medallion, Great Freind
Inks and cardstock: Curshed Curry, Dusty Durango, Confetti White
Accessories: Crushed Curry Ribbon, 1/2 Pearl from Pretties Kit

Circle Circus Christmas Tree

Inspiration for the tree came from Donna Moore

Hi Stampers! Here is the card I made for DOstampers Sketch Challenge. This is a challenge my upline, Dawn is putting together for her downline of demonstrators. You can see the color challenge idea I came up with on my previous post. But today's challenge is a Sketch Challenge that Jan came up with. I love this layout! Thanks Jan!

DOcolor Challenge

Hi Stampers! I am SO excited to be participating in a brand new Challenge Program my upline, Dawn is starting for our team! I love participating in challenges because it gives me inspiration. For our first challenge, Dawn asked me to come up with a Color Challenge for the group. I knew I wanted to incorporate autumn colors since it is that time of year, and this is what I came up with. Hope you like it!

Color Challenge Combo:

• Elegant Eggplant

• More Mustard

• Ruby Red

• Always Artichoke

Halloween Gable Box

This is another project we made at the Halloween Stamp Camp. The bag of candy goes inside the box and this is just a sample. The "real thing" was full of candy pumpkins ;) The image reads "It's Halloween, enjoy every bite" I thought it would be fun to incorporate a "doggie stamp" from the set "D is for Dog", so I added the paw print to the handle. This was a simple project and the Gable Box can be used anytime you need a little gift box/bag.

For a tutorial on how to make your own Gable Box click here

Stamp Sets: Twick or Tweet, D is for Dog
Ink: Basic Black
Card stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Old Olive
Accessories: Wide Oval Punch, Black Gingham Ribbon, Old Olive Ribbon, Med Cello Bag

Give Thanks Nugget Box

How fun is the matchbox die from Stampin Up? Love, love, love it for making Nugget Boxes. No need to measure, cut or score...the die does all the work for you. Plus, you don't need adhesive to put the bottom of the box together, it all folds into place. The cover of the box is also made with the die and makes the score lines for you. Pretty sweet, huh? For the wrapping of the nuggets, all I did was cut 1"x 3 1/2" strip pf designer paper and attached them to the nugget wrapper with adhesive. This cute stamp is part of the stamp set Holiday Best, and I used my In Color Markers to color the stamp. This is one of the projects we made at my Halloween Stamp Camp last week, as well as the Halloween card I posted on the last post. I know this particular stamp is more "thanksgiving" than halloween, but I gave my stampers a choice, either this or a halloween stamp for this project. I will share more of the projects we made at the Stamp Camp throughout the week. Thanks for stopping by!

Eek! You're Sweet!

Hey Stampers! When I first saw this great idea for the Sweet Treat Cups, I knew I had to try it. A tab used to easily get the candy out without destroying the cup. I got the idea from Mike's blog, Stampin' Style. What a genius! Thanks Mike! You can see from the photo of the open card where the candy comes out. Pretty cool, huh?

To make your own, after you stamp the main image and cut it out, just put a glue dot in each corner and attach to orange cardstock layer. Your tab is going to slide in between your stamped image and the orange cardstock. Easy peasy!

Note: You can click on the photo to get a closer look ;)

Stamp Sets: Sweet Centers, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Polka Dot (background stamp-dormant list)
Cardstock: Lavendar Lace, Only Orange, Basic Black, Whisper White
Inks: Elegant Eggplant, Lavendar Lace
Accessories: Punches: Tag Corner, Word Window, Scallop Edge, Round Tab, Scallop Circle, 1 3/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Orchard Ribbon Originals, and M & M's

Cheep Talk Birthday Card

Hey Stampers! Today's card is a simple birthday card I made using the stamp set Cheep Talk. I needed some cards to have on hand, and who doesn't need birthday cards? Isn't that little bird the cutest? Love it! And how about the In-Colors? I like this color combo for a change of pace ;) Thanks for stopping by today and Happy Stamping!

Stamp Set: Cheep Talk
Inks: Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede, Crushed Curry
Cardstock: same
Accessories: 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Ribbon

Another Berry Christmas Swap...

Happy Hump Day! It's already Wednesday...this week is flying by! Today's post is the other card I made for a recent swap I was in. The swap was for card fronts only, and this one is. I just added the tag on the front, so you could send it like it is if you want. It was hard for me not to use the traditional reds and greens for this card, but I wanted to make it different from the other swap (my last post). Thanks for stopping by today!

Stamp Set: Berry Christmas, Christmas Punch
Cardstock: Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, scrap of Old Olive
Inks: Ruby Rd, Choc Chip and Old Olive Markers
Accessories: Wide Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Tag Punch, Texturz Plate (lg polka dots), Mistletoe Ribbon, Sizzlits Merry Details, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals

Berry Christmas Swap

I know, I know...Christmas in September? I agree, it might be a little too soon! But, the Holiday Mini Catalog is available now and it is filled with TONS of cute stuff that is very hard to resist. Why not order your supplies now and get started BEFORE the mad rush of the holiday season? Simply click SHOP NOW in the upper right hand corner of my website and get DIRECT DELIVERY right to your front door ;)

Today's post is one of the two cards I made for a Holiday Mini Catalog Swap I signed up for. I used the stamp set Berry Christmas for both swaps, so you will be able to see the versatility of this set. Stop by later this week to see my other swap. Thanks for looking!

Stamp Set: Berry Christmas
Cardstock: Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White
Accessories: Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder, Ornament Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Mistletoe Ribbon, Versamark and White Embossing Powder, Gold Brads, Dimensionals

Faux Flocking Tutorial & Halloween Stamp Camp

Inspiration for this technique from Andrea Walford

Hi Stampers! Today's card features the technique, Faux Flocking. Isn't this little bird the cutest? He is part of the stamp set, Twick or Tweet found in the NEW Holiday Mini Catalog.

I am having a Halloween Stamp Camp at my house on Wednesday, September 23rd. This Stamp Camp is "Open House" style and stampers are welcome to come anytime from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. This card will be one of the projects we will be making. The other projects will be candy-related (woohoo!), you won't want to miss this one! Everyone attending will make 4 Make and Take projects for only $10.00.

Deadline to Register is Sunday, September 20th. Space is limited, so Register early!

How to Register:
Email me at imastampingnut@aol.com

1. In the subject area of your email write: Halloween Stamp Camp
2. Let me know your name and how many will be attending
3. Approximate time you plan on arriving
4. I will verify your Registration by responding to your email with directions to my house.
   

This class is appropriate for stampers of all levels, including beginners. Prepayment is not necessary and you can pay for the class upon arrival. Hope to see you there!

Faux Flocking Tutorial:

Over a Powder Pal tray, take your paper snips scissors and run the blade along the edge of the Yoyo Yellow cardstock as you would if you were trying to distress the edge. As you are doing this, you'll notice small fine cardstock “dust” falling into your Powder Pal tray. These are your Faux Flocking pieces. Use your finger to push them into a pile.

Color image with a Stampin Write Marker to match flocking. Apply a small amount of Crystal Effects, in a thin even layer, over the area where you want to add the flock. Turn that over and press it into your pile of “faux flocking” so that it sticks to the Crystal Effects. Pat down gently so that it sticks well.

To order this set for yourself shop online and have it delivered right to your door! Simply click "SHOP NOW" in the upper right hand corner of my website.

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PREV | NEXT Twick Or Tweet The fun images and cute phrases in the Twick or Tweet stamp set are a treat in themselves! Use the Twick or Tweet stamp set, along with the coordinating Haunting Hill Jumbo Stampin’ Around wheel to make all your Halloween projects. If you don’t, your friends and neighbors may have to play a twick on you!

Another Circle Circus Card

Hi Stampers! Here is another card I made for my upline, Dawn using the Circle Circus Set. I love working with this set, it is really versatile. And Stampin Up makes it SO easy to create using punches and coordinating inks, papers and ribbons. I also used the stamp set Short and Sweet for the sentiment. Love it! This is a quick card that can be adapted for any occasion. Thanks for looking and take time to stamp something today!

The Holiday Mini is Here!!!

Check out the fantastic NEW Holiday Mini Catalog! It is full of seasonal stamps, gorgeous designer papers, new ribbons, Big Shot dies, accessories, jewelry and much more! Also included (available October 1st) is My Digital Studio, digital scrapbooking software! There are also NEW Level 1 and Level 2 Hostess sets in the Mini Catalog, how cool is that?

There is a new FALL SPECIAL for hostessing an in-home workshop! From September 1st – November 30th, host a workshop totaling $250 or more and choose any one item* from the 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog for only $10! *This offer excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio).

PLUS: After My Digital Studio is released on October 1st… host a workshop of at least $400 and get My Digital Studio for 50 percent off the retail price (retail price: $79.95; promotional price: $39.97)!

If you are interested in hosting a Workshop email me today!

Click here for online shopping! Simply click "SHOP NOW" in the upper right hand corner of my website. Your order will be shipped directly to you!

Thanks for stopping by today and Happy Stamping!

Gable Box

Hello! This is a Gable Box I made for my upline, Dawn, using the Circle Circus set. Dawn had me make some projects for her Dodesign team using the Circle Circus set....isn't it fun? I love Circle Circus because it is so versatile. The circles are perfect for combining accessories such as the Build a Brad (that I used here), clear buttons, the Scallop Circle punch....the list goes on and on!

There's a GREAT Tutorial on Splitcoast so you can make your own! Check it out ;) Thanks for stopping by today!

More projects with Circle Circus

Hi Stampers! I made these projects using the new IN COLORS Bermuda Bay and Soft Suede. My upline, Dawn asked me to put together a make and take project that uses the same materials, but stampers can chose to make either a 6" x 6" scrapbook page or a 6" x 3" card. I love Bermuda Bay and Soft Suede together, don't you? Thanks for looking!

Stamp Sets: Circle Circus, Best Wishes and More (sentiment)
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede
Inks: same
Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, Circle Punches, Bermuda Bay Ribbon and Ribbon Slide

Tri-fold Shutter Card

Hi Stampers! Today's card is a Tri-Fold Shutter card I made. I know they look difficult to make, but really, they are pretty darn easy! I used some of the new In-colors, don't you love 'em? For embellishment, I added the clear buttons with linen thread layered on top of a stamped image from Circle Circus. Easy peasy!

Here's how you can make your own! If you have any questions feel free to email me at imastampingnut@aol.com.

TRI-FOLD SHUTTER CARD MEASUREMENTS:

• Cut cardstock at 5 ½ “ x 10 ½ “
• In “landscape” position score cardstock at 1 ¾”, 3 ½”, 7” and 8 ¾”
• In “portrait” position place cardstock in Fiskar Cutter at 1 ½ “ mark
• Position cutting blade (arrows) on the first SCORE line and cut down to the last score line
• Turn cardstock around and do the same on the other side.

Matierals used for this card:
Stamp Sets: All Holidays, Circle Circus
Papers: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzelberry, Razzleberry Lemonade DP
Inks: Stampin Up In Color Markers, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo
Accessories: Clear Buttons, Melon Mambo Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Circle Punch

Happy Dog

Good Morning Stampers! Here's another card I made using the stamp set, "D is for Dog." This was the thank you card I gave our dog sitter while we were on vacation recently. The card stock used is Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry and Real Red. I love combining the new In Colors with existing Stampin Up colors. I used my paper piercer to make a "trail" behind the doggie ;)

This stamp set is super affordable at only $15.95 and includes 6 stamps! Click here to order one for yourself or anything else on your Stampin Up Wish List!

Thanks for looking and Happy Stamping!
-Laurie

Very Thankful

Hi Stampers! Sorry I haven't been posting lately, but I just got back in town. We have been traveling a lot this summer, which is fine with me...lol. But, I am excited to get back to my stamping room and make some fun cards to share with you!

Today's card is a quick thank you I made with the stamp set, Very Thankful. It's hard to tell from the photo, but I used the Texturz Plate on my Big Shot to create the embossed polka dots for the background. (click on the photo for a close up view) I stamped the image twice, once in Black and once in Bermuda Bay. The Bermuda Bay circles were punched out with a small circle punch and popped up on the card using Dimensionals. I added 2 gold brads to add more interest.

Thanks for stopping by today!

D is for Dog

For those who know me, know I LOVE doggies. So as soon as I saw the new set, D is for Dog I knew I had to have it. Same goes for the new wide black grosgrain ribbon, I love it! This is a simple card I made using the new wheel, P is for Paw. (and yes, I also ordered C is for Cat..lol). I used Versamark to stamp the paws along the bottom with the wheel. Thanks for stopping by today!

Stamp Set: D is for Dog, P is for Paw
Inks: Versamark, Black
Cardstock: So Saffron, Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White
Accessories: Heart to Heart Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 5/8" Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon

Altered Notebook

Hi Stampers! Today's post is an altered notebook I made...and it was so simple! I bought the spiral notebooks at Michaels in the dollar bin, I could hardly pass that up! I used the Tall Tales Designer Paper and punched along the side with my Stampin Up Spiral Punch. Easy! To adhere the paper to the notebook I used my Stampin Up glue stick. The letters are stamped with Jumble Alphabet and I used 1 1/4" Circle Punch to punch out the letters. Added a little ribbon on the side and that's it! I can't wait to make some more ;) Thanks for stopping by today!

Shoebox Swap-Circle Circus

This was my swap for a Shoebox Swap I was at last weekend at my upline, Dawn's house. It was an easy card to make, and used a lot of the new In-Colors, which I LOVE! The base of the card is Melon Mambo with the new matching Polka Dot Ribbon. If you want to participate in my Ribbon Share, it's not too late! Thanks for stopping by today!

How to make this card:
Stamp Set: Circle Circus, Teeny Tiny Wishes (sentiment)
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay and Whisper White
Inks: Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry
Accessories, 1 1/4" and 1" Circle Punches, Scallop Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Build a Brad

It's here...In Color Ribbon Share!

This Share includes 3 yards each of the new Stampin' Up 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon in all of the new In Colors, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango and Soft Suede.

The cost of each Share is just $15.00 plus $2.00 for shipping (USPS Standard Mail). Each Share will come packaged in a large cello bag.

How to Order:
Email me at imastampingnut@aol.com


Be sure to include your name, mailing address, shipping address, phone number (s) and email address. I will then email you a Pay Pal Invoice.

Once I receive your Pay Pal payment confirmation, I'll add your name to the share list. My order to Stampin' Up will be placed when groups of 3 are filled (these will fill up fast). Please note: back orders and shipping times from Stampin' Up to me are out of my control. As soon as I receive the product, I will cut, sort and mail out to you immediately.

This product share is being offered by Laurie Zoellmer.

Thanks So Much...

I love the simplicity of this card...and what made it simple? Stampin Up of course! Stampin Up takes the guess-work out of creating any project, simple or complex. This card is made using the new Designer Paper, Tall Tales. I simply punched four So Saffron squares using the large square punch, and four more out of the Designer Paper using the smaller square punch. I used the new 1 3/8" Circle Punch for the greeting, added some chocolate chip ribbon and woola! This card measures 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" square.

Circle Circus Thank you

This thank you card was SUPER simple to make. I needed some thank you cards quick and this was one of a few designs I came up with. What do you think of the colors? I saw this combo someplace in blog world and had to try it. The colors seemed so "summery" :)

Thanks for stopping by today!

How to make this card:
Stamp Sets: Circle Circus, Thank you Kindly
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Tempting Turquoise, Cameo Coral, Whisper White
Ink: So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise, Cameo Coral, Certainly Celery

Upsy Daisy Glitter!

This is a card I made for my Grandma's upcoming birthday...she is going to be 93 ;) I really wanted to use Pink Pirouette and Riding Hood Red for this card, plus I am trying to use up some of my retired supplies. So, this is what I came up with! I don't think I will ever get tired of Pink Pirouette and Riding Hood Red, they are great colors. I ran the layered piece of Pink Pirouette through my Big Shot and used the small polka dot texture plate. To add the glitter to the flowers, I simply used my 2 Way Glue Pen to add some glue and added Dazzling Diamonds. (you can click on the photo to see a close up of the glitter). I used my Horizontal Slot Punch to make the slit for the ribbon and that's it! Easy Peasy! Upsy Daisy is one of my favorite sets, I should play with it more often. The greeting is from the retired set, Warmest Regards. Thanks for looking!

Birthday Cards For Me!

Hi there! I just had to share a couple of handmade cards I received for my birthday this month! The first card is made by my mom, Karen. She makes the most beautiful cards! It might be hard to tell from this photo, but the flowers are embellished with glitter...sooooooooo pretty! I love the color combo and the layout, very nicely done Mom!
This next card was made by my hubby, Dan. In the years I have been stamping, this is the 2nd card he has made. I thought he did pretty good, don't you? Again, great color combo! LOL!

Thanks for looking and hope you take time to stamp something today!
-Laurie

Summer Party Invite

Check out this project using the NEW Stampin' Up In-Colors! Isn't it cute?!? I love how Old Olive is incorporated with the new colors. (Old Olive is one of my all time fav's!)

Stamps

• Stamps
• For All You Do stamp set
• Introducing stamp set

Paper

• Old Olive card stock
• Very Vanilla card stock

Ink

• Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad®
• Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad
• Crushed Curry Stampin' Write® marker
• Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Write marker

Accessories

• Old Olive 1-1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Linen thread
• 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads
• Silver brads
• Stampin' Dimensionals®
• 1/16" Circle punch
• Horizontal Slot punch
• Tag Corner punch
• Stamp-a-ma-jig®

"Coffee" Card

Hello Stampers! I love coffee and Hawaii is known for its Kona Coffee, so on vacation I was in heaven! I am drinking a cup now, on ice and it is yummy! Anyhow, when I came across this punch-art coffee cup on the web, and I had to try it! (I am not sure where I saw this so if it is your idea please let me know so I can give you proper credit). I made mine with So Saffron and Real Red...it reminded me of an old "diner" feel. The Real Red Designer Paper I used is retired, but I couldn't resist!

Here's what you need to make your own:
Tag Punch: for Coffee Cup
Large Oval and Small Oval: for saucer and handle
Boho Blossom Punch: For flower on front of cup (optional)
Eyelet Border Punch: For table "cloth"
Stamp Sets: Priceless (for steam) and Thank You Kindly (for sentiment)

Thanks for stopping by!

Friends 24-7

Hello! My "stash box" of cards to have on hand is running low, so I thought I would make up some quick cards to have on hand (and this one was quick!). I love Stampin Up's markers and I am so happy they are finally available in the In-Colors! Woohoo!

Materials for this card:
Stamp Sets: Friends 24-7, Teeny Tiny Wishes (for sentiment)
Inks: Black Staz-On, Chocolate Chip, Crushed Curry Marker and Certainly Celery Marker
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Razzleberry Lemonade DP
Accessories: Crushed Curry Ribbon, Scallop Oval Punch, Lg and Small Oval Punches, Dimensionals

Stamp A Stack

ALL OCCASION STAMP-A-STACK
SATURDAY, JULY 18th at 11:00 am

Come and stamp a stack of cards! We’ll make 12 cards/4 designs (3 of each). These will be all-occasion cards, and is a great way to build up your “stash” of cards. It’s so convenient to be able to go and pull out a card whenever you need it! We will be using some new stamp sets from the brand new 2009-2010 Catalog and the new In-Colors!

This class is appropriate for stampers of all levels.

Where: My House - 13605 138th Street, Norwood 55368
Cost: $20.00
Please bring snail adhesive if you have it. Envelopes are not included in this price.

Bring a Friend! Everyone welcome, but space is limited so all must be registered.

To register simply call 612-716-7289 (can leave a message) or email me at imastampingnut@aol.com Prepay is not necessary for this class.

Hope to see you there!
-Laurie

I'm baaaack!

Hi Stampers! I just got back from a much needed vacation...ahhhh. Our family (12 of us total) celebrated my parents 50th Anniversary on a Hawaiian Cruise ;) What a way to celebrate, huh? I am still trying to adjust from the red-eye flight home, the 5 hour time change and being gone for 10 days, but hope to be posting later in the week. Until I can get some stamping done, I thought I would leave you with some photos from our trip.

Here's my hubby, Dan hitting the surf at Waikiki Beach only 1/2 into our trip. He loves the ocean!
My parents take time for a quick photo while we are out shopping in Oahu.

Dan and me at a Luau in Maui. The food and entertainment were great!

This is our niece Ashlee, her fiance Neal and me taking a break from the beach for a cold drink and some lunch. What a fun day!

Card Holder Box

How stinkin' cute is this little card holder? This is one of several projects we made at my upline, Dawn's house. It opens from the back and holds 4 full size cards and 4 envelopes. It was so much fun playing with the new In Colors too! This project is made using Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Paper, Razzleberry cardstock and Melon Mambo cardstock (my new fav In-Color).

Thanks for looking and don't forget to stamp something today ;)

Stained Glass Technique

I love this stamp set, Friends 24-7. I was wanting to try this new technique (at least it was new to me) called Stained Glass. All I did was stamp the bird on Vellum cardstock in Chocolate Chip Craft Ink and embossed w/ clear embossing powder. Then I turned it over and colored in the image with markers (on the wrong side). How easy is that? Try something new, you'll be glad you did!

Stamp Set: Friends 24-7
Cardstock: White Confetti, Brocade Blue, Vellum
Inks: Chocolate Chip Craft and Chocolate Chip Classic, Stampin Up Markers
Accessories: Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Silver Brads

Watercolor Rose

Good Morning Stampers! This is the 3rd and final project from my May Stamp Club Workshop. The technique is called Watercolor Splash. All you need for this technique is some embossing supplies and some reinkers and you are set! Give it a try and you will be amazed!

Watercolor Splash Technique:
Using Shimmery White Paper - stamp a lined image with Versamark Ink or White Craft Ink. Then heat emboss with White Embossing Powder.

Spray the image with water, allowing the water to "pool" in the spaces between the embossed lines. Then use an Aqua Painter (or watercolor brush) to pick up ink (from ink refills) and touch the Aqua Painter to the water pools. Watch the ink spread.

Tips:
Start with the lightest color. Use 2-3 colors
Use Aqua Painter (or watercolor brush) to "pull" excess ink and water off and blend colors.

Materials used for this card:
Stamp Set: Fifth Ave Floral
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, Bella Rose DP, Shimmery White
Inks: White Craft Ink (or Versamark), Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette and Riding Hood Red Reinkers
Accessories: Big Shot Top Note Die, 5 Petal Flower Punch, White Embossing Powder, Aqua Painter or Watercolor Brush, Dimensionals

Stampin Up's New In Colors!

Aren't these great? These are Stampin' Up's NEW In Colors that will be available July 1st. There is adorable coordinating polka dot ribbon, textured card stock and now they are offering Markers in the In Colors! Woo Hoo!

This means the current In Colors are retiring this month, so don't delay if you want to order some re-inkers, paper, ink pads, ribbon etc. Click Here to order before it's too late. If you have any questions, please email me, I am happy to help!

Baja Breeze Dress Card

This was the bonus project made at my May Stamp Club...isn't it cute? I am addicted to making these dress cards now, I think because they are so simple to make and so darn cute! If you have the Big Shot and a Circle Scallop Die, you are in business.

Here's how you can make your own:

• For your template, make a Scallop Circle using heavy cardstock or cardboard.
• Draw the shape you want for your dress, and cut out.
• For your actual dress, make a Scallop Circle using DP.
• Lay the template over the DP and draw the shape on the "wrong side".
• Cut out and ta da!
• Embellish as desired.

Materials used for this card:
Stamp Set: Absolutely Fabulous
Cardstock: Basic Gray, Baja Breeze (textured), Urban Garden DP, Whisper White
Ink: Baja Breeze
Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Circle Die, Eyelet Border Punch, Gray Taffeta Ribbon, Baja Breeze Button, Rhinestone Brad, Dimensionals

Note: The Rhinestone Brad fits perfectly through the button holes ;)

Club Card - Garage Door Fold

Hello! Here is one of three projects we made at my Stamp Club Workshop last week, a Garage Door Fold card. I know it looks difficult to make, but it was really easy! Speaking of Stamp Club, I have a new club forming in June and I still have some openings! If you are interested in joining or learning more email me at imastampingnut@aol.com

Stamp Club Workshops are the 3^rd Thursday of each month and meet at Laurie’s house. Workshops are FREE for Club Members. Come anytime from 3:00 – 6:30 and plan on staying about an hour or so. Club Members are committed to purchasing 30.00 of merchandise per month for 5 months. Each Club Member will get a month in which they are the “hostess” and will get FREE Merchandise!

What are the benefits of joining?

• You will receive a FREE Stampin Up! Catalog and Idea Book ($9.95 value!)
• You can attend a workshop exclusively for Club Members every month for FREE!
• A great way to gradually get everything on your Wish List and on a budget of only 30.00 a month.
• An easy way to earn Hostess Benefits without having a party.

Each workshop will feature 3 Make and Take projects. You will be learning stamping techniques, different card folds (styles), how to use tools/accessories and make 3-D projects. You will receive an instruction file card to save and make the projects to take home.

Materials used for this card:

Stamp Set: Cheap Talk

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Bella Rose DP

Inks: Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip Marker

Accessories: Blender Pen (to remove KK ink from branch), Fiskar Cutter, Sticky Strip, 1" Circle Punch, Riding Hood Red Ribbon, Dimensional

My Flowerpot Version...

Here is my version (well, one version anyway) of the flowerpot cards that are popping up all over Splitcoast and stamping blogs. I first saw this idea on Linda Heller's Stamping School, isn't this a cute idea? Who thinks up this stuff?!? I don't know who does, but I'm glad they do!

Dawn from Dawn's Stamping Thoughts has put together a how-to video if you want to learn to make your own. Thanks for the video Dawn!

Stamp Sets: All Holidays (front sentiment) and Curvy Verses (inside sentiment)
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Raspberry Tart Designer Paper
Accessories: Wide Choc Chip Stitched Ribbon, Oval Punch, Circle Punches, RHR Button, Sizzix Embosslits Simple Flower, 5 Petal flower Punch (for leaves)

Thanks for looking!

Simple Thank You

This is a quick card I made using the stamp, Flowers in Silhouette. This stamp is only $7.95 and can be found on page 208 of the Stampin Up catalog. On the front of the card I simply "stamped off" the ink to create different shades of the flower. Then I embossed the saying on the tag in white and ta-da! A simple Thank you card ;) Even if you have a busy lifestyle, try to take time to do the things you enjoy (like stamping). Quick and easy cards are fun to make and don't take a lot of time to create. Just for added interest, I stamped the image on the inside too...easy peasy! Thanks for looking and don't forget to stamp something today!

Stamp Set (s): Flowers in Silhouette, Matchbox Messages
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Whisper White
Inks: Pacific Point, White Craft (or Versamark will do)
Accessories: PP Ribbon, White Embossing Powder, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punches

Fifth Avenue Thank you

This is a thank you card I made for my parents...don't you love this color combo? To make the blue center of the flower, I simply stamped the image on Baja Breeze cardstock and used my small circle punch to punch out the center. I popped up both flowers with Dimensionals, and used the Horizontal Slot Punch to create a slot to slip my chocolate ribbon through.

Thanks for looking and Happy Stamping!

Stamp Sets: Fifth Avenue Floral, Short & Sweet
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Bella Rose Designer Paper
Inks: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Lg and Small Oval Punches, Scallop Oval Punch, Horizontal Slot Punch, 3/4" circle Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Chocolate Chip Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Double Slider

This is the Mothers Day card I gave my Mom, and I had to wait until after Mothers Day to post it because she reads my blog...lol. It is the first time I have made a Double Slider card...pretty cute, huh? It was fun to try something new! Click here for instructions.

Stamp Set: Friends 24-7, All Holidays
Cardstock: Kraft, Whisper White, Baja Breeze,
Ink: Baja Breeze, Versamark, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder (for bird), Tab Punch, Circle Punches, Pretties Flower, Rhinestone Brad

Calista's Birthday Card

This is a card I made for our niece Calista's 5th birthday. I rarely reach for the bold brights and should do it more often. I love bold brights! I usually only use current Stampin Up products because I am a demonstrator. But when making cards for family or friends, I sometimes reach for an old retired favorite. The Happy Birthday stamp on the front is actually from the set, So Many Scallops which was a Sale A Bration set last year. Can't seem to part with that one...lol. For some reason I am on a window-card kick lately, and thought this worked out good with the balloons. Speaking of balloons, I stamped the balloons on paper and cut them out (paper piecing).

Stamp Sets: Crazy for Cupcakes (balloons), So Many Scallops (retired)
Cardstock and Inks: Only Orange, Real Red, Green Galore
Accessories: Real Red Ribbon, 1 3/4" Circle Punch (for window), Dimensionals

Here is a photo of Calista from last summer. She was showing me her "cheers"...LOL.

Best Wishes and More!

Hello! I always make a thank you card for my Club Members to show my appreciation for their business ;) This was the card I made for them in April. Isn't this set fun? It is called Best Wishes and More, I just love it! Stampin Up gave everyone this set who attended Minneapolis Regionals.

Stamp Set: Best Wishes and More
Cardstock: Sage Shadow, Regal Rose, Whisper White, So Saffron
Inks: Sage Shadow, Regal Rose, So Saffron, Black
Accessories: Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" punch, 3/4" Punch

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PREV | NEXT

PREV | NEXT Best Wishes & More Express your best wishes and more with this versatile set. The seasonal images and phrases work well with Stampin' Up!'s Greatest Moments Rub-Ons. You can also cut out the images to create three-dimensional cards that go beyond simple, wishful thinking. Set Quantity: 9

Inspired Rock Star

Hi! The color inspiration for this card came from a make and take we did at a demo meeting I was at last week. Don't you love it? I learned last week that our nephew got accepted to take a course this summer at McAllister College and he is only 12 years old! (where did those brains come from? LOL!) He is going to take a course in chemistry. Of course, we are so proud of him so I thought I'd make him a card to show him so! The inside of the card is stamped with "Good For You!" He is such a great kid ;) (we don't have our own kids so we can brag about our nephews and neices..lol).

I embossed the star using Real Red and the green stars in the background are made using Kiwi Kiss Textured cardstock. I popped up the red star with dimensionals.

Thanks for looking!

Stamp Sets: A Little Somethin', Really Retro
Cardstock: Basic Black, Real Red, Kiwi Kiss (textrured)
Inks: Real Red, Versamark (for embossing)
Accessories: Black Ribbon, Lg and Small Oval Punches, Lg and Small Star Punches, Dimensionals

Embossed Butterflies

(I was hurried when I took this photo, and it came out rather dark...sorry!)
Hi Stampers! I made 19 of this card for a swap I was in with my upline's team. I used the "trick" again that I learned at Regionals, embossing with Classic Ink. Just ink up your stamp in Versamark, then ink with Classic Ink. Stamp your image and emboss with Clear Embossing Powder. I love this technique! I popped up the butterflies with dimensionals (of course), and paper pierced along the bottom of the card near the sentiment.

Stamp Set: Great Friend
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Cameo Coral, Whisper White
Inks: Versamark, Certainly Celery, Cameo Coral, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Paper Snips (to cut out all those butterflies, lol)

Thanks for looking and don't forget to stamp something today ;)

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Faux Quilting

At my Stamp Club Workshops I like to squeeze in a bonus project, usually using the Big Shot. Since 2 of my Club Members are into quilting, I thought this was perfect! All you do is punch out Designer Paper squares using the 1 1/4" Square Punch, adhere to a piece of white cardstock and run through the Big Shot using the Top Note Die. Then for the finishing touch, we add "stitches" using a marker to mimic a hand stitch. It's hard to tell from the photo, but we added Dazzling Diamonds to the sentiment.

Stamp Set: Oval All
Papers: Bella Rose DP, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White
Inks: Riding Hood Red, Close to Cocoa marker
Accessories: Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Big Shot, Top Note Die, Dazzling Diamonds, Dimensionals.

Font of You

Happy Saturday! This is a card I CASE'd (Copy And Share Everything) from the Stampin Up Catalog and Idea Book. It was a card I made for a swap I participated in with other demonstrators in my upline, Dawn's group. We have another swap coming up next week and I can't wait! (gotta love new swaps!). This was an easy card to mass-produce, yet has enough detail to make it interesting. I popped up the vase with dimensionals for some added interest.

Materials to make this card:
Stamp Set: Font of You
Cardstock: Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Mellow Moss and Very Vanilla
Inks: same
Accessories: Scallop Border Punch, Word Window Punch, Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon, paper distresser (or edge of scissors)

Thanks for looking and Happy Stamping!