Happy Birthday card

My mother-in-law’s birthday is coming up Monday, so since I happened to be making a card last night, I decided it should be her card!

I got inspired by Cori Kozak this time over at Stampin’ Connection – it’s a great spot for demonstrators only!  And it’s free for all demonstrators to check out 24 hours a day!  Thousands of ideas all at your fingertips!  Believe me, now is a great time to start thinking about becoming a demonstrator!!!

Stamps:  Blue Ribbon

Ink:  Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry

Paper:  Sycamore Street DSP (SAB), Pool Party, Island Indigo, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Accessories:  2 3/8” scallop circle punch, 1 3/4”, 1 3/8”, 1 1/4” circle punches, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing folder, Island Indigo ribbon (SAB)

Thanks so Much

I must say that I took some inspiration from Debbie Currier on the demonstrator sharing site, Stampin’ Connection to make this card.  While I personally think her card is much more beautiful, I loved the overall idea of the sketch and went with that to create this card. 

I used some of the upcoming Sale-a-Bration items to create this and inspire the color combo of the page. 

Stamps:  Oh, Hello

Ink:  Island Indigo, Summer Starfruit

Paper:  Pool Party, Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Tangerine Tango, Sycamore Street DSP (SAB)

Accessories:  1 3/8” circle punch, Basic Rhinestones, Small Butterfly punch, Vine Street embossing folder (SAB)

Jamestowne

I tried to post this the other day, but somehow the computer lost my post (argh!)

Anyway, I finally got back into my scrapbooking groove and here is one of the layouts I made. 

I pulled out the Orchard Harvest DSP from the holiday catalogue to create this page.  I just mixed and matched different patterns of paper to make the page.

I took one of the retired Spice Cake buttons in More Mustard and punched a circle to make an accent.  I topped that off with an in-color Rasberry Ripple dahlia. 

On this side, I just made a journaling card out of a scrap of paper.  I added Island Indigo baker’s twine to spruce it up a bit!

Ink:  Island Indigo

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze, Orchard Harvest DSP

Accessories:  Island Indigo baker’s twine, Island Indigo and Very Vanilla ribbon, Spice Cake button, In Color dahlia, 1 3/8” circle punch, Letter stickers (non-SU)

Create with Connie and Mary CCMC233

I decided to try another of these challenges this week.  I’m glad I did, too, because my mojo just took off last night!  I didn’t turn out with a card that looks just like this sketch, but I was really pleased with the result!

I started with the More Amore DS (isn’t it gorgeous?!) and added a few banners and hearts using the Hearts a Flutter stamp set and framelits.  I layered all of those with a paper doily (I can’t have enough of these).  I wasn’t quite sure that I was finished, so I decided a few silver glimmer paper accents might really top off the look.  And I was quite happy with it!  I thought about adding a sentiment and decided it was just fine without one.

Stamps:  Hearts a Flutter

Ink:  Primrose Petals

Paper:  Primrose Petals, Pool Party, More Amore DSP, Silver Glimmer Paper

Accessories:  Paper Doilies, Hearts a Flutter framelits

For You, With Love

From January 3 through January 21, Stampin’ Up!’s got two super special valentine offers sure to set your heart aflutter!
1. Get the Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kit FREE—a $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN value—when you buy the brand-new My Little Valentine Stamp Set! This four-piece stamp set, created exclusively for this promotion, contains the perfect sentiments to express your feelings for your children, spouse, girlfriends, or mail carrier!

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My Little Valentine (English; clear-mount)
$9.95 US/$11.95 CAN

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Enamorados (Spanish; clear-mount)
$9.95 US/$11.95 CAN

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Mon petit amour (French; clear-mount)
$9.95 US/$11.95 CAN

2. Purchase the Valentine Treat Bundle—complete with the brand-new Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp and the cutest little treat bags ideal for all of your precious valentines. Even better, the brand-new Happy Valentine Heart stamp coordinates perfectly with our Full Heart Punch for fast and easy creating.*

132771 - Valentine Treat Bundle Includes the Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp (clear-mount) and 1" x 8" cellophane bags
Retail value:  $7.45 US/$9.20 CAN
Bundle Price:  $5.95 US/ $7.25 CAN

*Full Heart Punch not included in bundle

Both of these offers—and the exclusive stamps—are only available through January 21, so order online today to take advantage of these limited-time offers!

You can also come to my Open House next Saturday, January 12 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to check out some of the new items from the spring catalogue.  All orders will receive free shipping!  PLUS, I will be giving away a free $15 gift certificate!!!

Button Buddies meets Collage Curios

I love these little dahlias that are in the big catalogue – I think they are so adorable – and they look so cute with this vase stamp!  I decided to pair this with the Collage Curios stamp set from the spring catalogue.  I just so happened to find an extra pre-cut set of white mats for the triple layer stamping on the floor (because my stamp area is sooooo remarkably clean )

Anyway, not anything too special – I just liked the way it turned out!

Stamps:  Button Buddies, Collage Curios

Ink:  So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Primrose Pink

Accessories:  In Color Dahlias

Christmas Cards from my friends

First, let me apologize to you for not sending out any Christmas cards!  This is the first year in many years that I just didn’t even send out any cards or pictures!  I know you already know, but baby #2 really throws a kink into your schedule! 

So, here are the wonderful handmade cards that I got this year (they are on my display table now!!!)

From my dear friend, Angel, who is now in Pennsylvania – isn’t this gorgeous?!

From my dear friend, and Creative Memories consultant, Jenny West. I love this combination of stamps!!!

From my oh, so creative and wonderful and only downline, Carol Manning.  Is this embossing, snowflake and glimmer paper combination just splendid?  I couldn’t have designed a better card myself!!!

And, from my longtime friend, Leslie – she definitely mastered the watercoloring and marker combo on this stamp set!!!!

Thanks to you, gals!  Hopefully next year I will have my craft on again in time to actually send you a card!