BRIGHT BLESSINGS

Hey Crafters! I got one of my jumbo wheels out for this project; the wheel is Bright Blessings (#115626). I used Cajun Craze c/s for the card, layered with More Mustard and Whisper White c/s. I used the Cajun Craze classic ink on the wheel and added Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon. I also used the Bright Blessings wheel for the sentiment. I first inked the wheel with Early Espresso classic ink then I removed the Early Espresso ink from the word "gratitude" and used the Stampin' Write More Mustard Marker to change the color so it would stand out. I punched it out with the Extra Large Oval punch, and also added a punch from Cajun Craze and Garden Green c/s. Lastly I used the Color Spritzer tool and Early Espresso Stampin' Write marker to add some "spritz". Thanks for visiting!

CHRISTMAS TAGS

Hi Crafters! I spent some time playing with product from the Holiday Mini and using the mini for inspiration on the two tags I'm posting here. I used Very Vanilla and Cherry Cobbler c/s, to create the tags; I layered the Cherry Cobbler tag with Very Vanilla c/s. I stamped them with the Christmas Collage (#121279) background stamp with Soft Suede classic ink; and then layered them with Deck the Halls (#120810)dsp also from the mini. What do you think of the gold and silver paper on each? This is our new Waffle Paper (#120984). This textured paper is ideal for adding dimension to your projects! I used the new Glass Glitter (#120995) on the tag below and our Antique Brads on both tags along with the new Crochet Ribbon. And check out that button! Its from our new BIG Designer Buttons, this one is from the Deck the Halls set (#121002). Each set contains 48 buttons total and four different colors. Thanks for visiting!

LOVELY AS A TREE

Hello Crafters! It's Friday and I'm looking forward to a weekend of working on techniques; if they come out I'll post my completed projects. If they don't, I won't speak of it again! LOL For this project I used the Lovely As A Tree stampset (#115026). I love this set and it works for all seasons, I will show a great winter project with this set soon. The card is Peach Parfait c/s layered with Soft Suede c/s and a piece of Peach Parfait dsp from the In Color Level One paper pack hostess set. The image was stamped with VersaMark then embossed with clear embossing powder. I then sponged Soft Suede all around and on the stamped image, after it was done I used a dry papertowel to rub as much ink as I could off of the stamped image. Isn't this a cool look? I added Soft Suede retired ribbon which I then added 3 pearls tied with linen thread just to give it a little something different. Thanks for visiting!

FALL LEAVES

Hey Crafters! Today I'd like to share my first Fall card. When I saw this stamp set in the Holiday Mini I just knew I had to have it! Isn't it great? It's called French Foliage (#120845). The card is Cajun Craze c/s which I stamped with this stamp set and Cajun Craze classic ink. I then stamped a layer of Very Vanilla c/s using Always Artichoke, More Mustard and Cajun Craze classic inks. The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set (#115370). How do you like that ribbon? I just use our 3/8" Twill Tape and stamped it with an image from the French Foliage stamp set using Cajun Craze classic ink; it's nothing fancy but it just works on this card, don't you think? Thanks for visiting!

Miss You Mother

Hello Crafters! I hope you'll excuse some sentimentality in this post. My mother passed away October of 2005 and today would have been her 80th birthday. Of course I've been thinking about her all day so thought I would post a little note of rememberance. My mother was a single parent of 6 kids, not the norm in the early 60's; I'm still amazed she got through it without having to murder one of us! LOL! We didn't have much but we had each other and we had our mother's love, something we didn't doubt for one minute. My mother loved Christmas so I'm going to share a Christmas card I made after receiving some goodies from the Holiday Mini! Thanks for visiting!

FALL CARD

Hey Crafters! I am working on projects for fall/Thanksgiving and Christmas and enjoying every minute of it. I used the Fall Harvest (#112478) standard wheel on this card. I wheeled a 5x5 piece of Whisper White c/s with More Mustard, Always Artichoke, Pumpkin Pie, and Chocolate Chip classic inks; I then ran that through the Big Shot with the Top Note die. I really like the effect. The card is Always Artichoke c/s layered with More Mustard c/s. The sentiment is stamped with Teeny Tiny Wishes (#115370) stamp set. The ribbon is Chocolate Chip satin and the button from Playground, both retired now but working perfectly for this card. Thanks for visiting!

HAPPY SEPTEMBER 1ST

Hello Crafters! I am so excited about our 2010 Holiday Mini Catalog and today is the first day you can place orders from it! You'll find many exciting new stamp sets and accessories in it! If you don't have a copy please email me for one or click on the picture below to go to my Stampin' Up! demonstrator website. ENJOY!

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