Stampin' Up Huge Holiday Sale!

Wow!  It's a sale like never before!!  From now (November 23) to November 30 only, get select Stampin Up! products up to 50% off!!! 

Be sure to visit my web site today to take advantage of these limited-time deals!  You don't want to miss out!!

Here are just a few my favorite items for sale!

Four Square Bundle - $15.95 (Reg $30.90)

Heart to Heart Bundle - $24.92 (Reg $49.85)

 

Thank You Kindly Bundle - $14.95 (Reg $29.90)

Cheep Talk Bundle $25.71 (Reg $42.85)

I could go on forever...so many great deals going on now!  To see all the great deals and to take advantage of this sale now, just  hop on over to my online store now!

Creating Stencils

Did you know you can create your own stencils using Stampin' Up punches?!  It is very simple to do and the result is gorgeous!!  The following is a card we did at my monthly "technique" class using Stampin' Up's Ornament Punch from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  I just loved how it turned out and know I will be using this technique in the future.

Stamp Sets:  SU! Holiday Best (Level 1 Hostess Set - 115364)

Paper:  SU! Always Artichoke Cardstock (105119), SU! Whisper White Cardstock (100730), SU! Brushed Silver Cardstock (100712), SU! Ruby Red Cardstock (102030)

Inks:  SU! Sahara Sand Classic Ink (105208), SU! Always Artichoke Classic Ink (105219), SU! Ruby Red Stampin' Write Marker (102259)

Accessories:  SU! Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319)

Tools:  Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), SU! Textured Impressions Folder Petal-A-Plenty (116824)

 

Create a Stencil Technique Instructions:  

1.  Punch window sheet to create stencil shape.  Cardstock will work just as well if you don't have a window sheet.

2.  Label "front side" so inked side is not placed on cardstock.

3.  Hold stencil in place and sponge ink through stencil.

Below is an awesome video created by another Stampin' Up demonstrator using this technique.  Enjoy!

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Thank You Cards

WOW!  It seems like forever since I have blogged!  Life has just gotten so busy and I had put my creativity to the side! But no more...I have missed getting creative!  To get back into the swing of things, I decided to begin with a simple Thanksgiving card that can be given to that special person to show how thankful you are for all that they do.  Here are a few cards I put together using the same design but changed the sentiment around a bit.  I just absolutely love the Medallion set which is Stampin' Up's number one selling stamp right now!

Stamp Sets:  SU! Medallion (115223), SU! For All You Do (115360)

Paper:  SU! Confetti Cream Cardstock (102835), SU! Chocolate Chip Cardstock  (102128)

Ink:  SU! Crushed Curry Classic Ink Pad (115659), SU Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad (100908)

Accessories: SU! Dusty Durango 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115609), SU! Medium Very Vanilla Envelopes (107300), Brad

Tools:  SU! Scallop Edge Punch (112091)

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Cards for the kids at "The Family Place"

A couple of weeks ago I posted about a project I am working on for "The Family Place" of Orlando. You can read about it here. Well, I made another batch of cards but this time I focused on the kids. I loved the way they turned out! Enjoy!

Stamp Set: Hero Arts

Paper: SU! Cardstock, Chatterbox PP

Inks: SU! Classic Inks (Basic Brown, Glorious Green, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel)

Accessories: Ribbon (Michael's), SU! Blender Pen

Stamp Set: Hero Arts

Paper: SU! Choc Chip Cardstock, Chatterbox PP

Inks: SU! Classic Inks (Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel)

Accessories: Kaiser Craft Rhinestones, Ribbon (Michael's), SU! Blender Pen

Stamp Set: Hero Arts

Paper: SU! Cardstock (Kraft, Whisper White & Chocolate Chip)

Inks: SU! Classic Ink (Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Summer Sun)

Accessories: May Arts Ribbon, SU! Blender Pen

Stamp Set: Hero Arts

Paper: SU! Cardstock (Tangerine, Whisper White), Chatterbox PP

Inks: SU! Classic Inks (Basic Brown, Old Olive, Certainly Celery)

Accessories: Misc. Button & Ribbon, SU! Blender Pen

Stamp Set: Hero Arts

Paper: SU! Cardstock (Brocade Blue, Whisper White), Chatterbox PP

Inks: SU! Classic Ink (Basic Brown, Brocade Blue), SU! Markers (Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun, Close to Cocoa & Creamy Caramel)

Accessories: Kaiser Craft Rhinestones, SU! Modern Label Punch, Making Memories Piercing Tool, Floss

I hope my cards will bring a little smile to these kids. God bless You!

I scrapped!!!

It has been months since I have sat down to scrapbook. For some reason I had just lost the desire to. So on Monday morning I headed to the scrapbook store and bought me some new goodies to see if I could get myself motivated. And it worked, that night I scrapped 2 layouts!! Woohoo!! But the funny thing is, I didn't use any of my new goodies! hehe! Seeing all the fall decorations out at the malls, schools, etc. I decided to work on a few of my fall photos from last year. The pictures are from a trip we took to the pumpkin patch last year. The kids had a wonderful time. Can't wait to do it again this year. Enjoy!

Supplies Used: Scenic Route PP, Heidi Swapp Chipboard Alphas, Pressed Petals Chip Chatter, SU! Bravo Burgundy Ink, SU! Pumpkin Pie Ink, Ric Rack, Floss, buttons, staples, Misc. leaves

Supplies Used: Bazzill Carstock, Scenic Route PP, SU! Scalloped Punch, SU! Modern Label Punch, SU! Bravo Ink, SU! Chocolate Chip marker, Misc. leaf

Now...I hope I stay motivated!! God Bless!!!

A few more cards for "The Family Place"

Here are a few more cards I worked on to send to the men, women & children living at "The Family Place" in Orlando, FL (read my previous post).

Stamp Set: Unity Something Within

Paper: SU! Cardstock (Chocolate Chip & Regal Rose), SU! Patterned Pack II (retired)

Ink: SU! Classic Ink (Chocolate Chip)

Accessories: SU! 1/4 Grosgrain Ribbon (Choc Chip)

Stamp Set: Unity Something Within

Paper: SU! Cardstock (Chocolate Chip & Regal Rose), SU! Patterned Pack II (retired)

Ink: SU! Classic Ink (Chocolate Chip)

Accessories: SEI Buttons

Stamp Set: Unity Something Within

Paper: SU! Cardstock, Chatterbox PP

Ink: SU! Classic Ink (Choc Chip)

Accessories: Kasier Craft Rhinestones, Ribbon (unknown)

Stamp Set: Unity Something Within

Paper: SU! Cardstock, Chatterbox PP

Ink: SU! Classic Ink (Choc Chip)

Accessories: Kasier Craft Rhinestones, Ribbon (unknown)

Tools: SU! Scalloped Edge Punch

Thank goodness it's the weekend! It's been a long week! Have a very blessed weekend!!

The Family Place

I am so excited to be part of a new group here in Florida where we get together and make cards for people who could use really use some cheering up. This week we are sending cards to "The Family Place" of Orlando. These are victims of domestic abuse who are really trying to make a better life for them and their children. Going through my stamp sets I have decided that I really need to invest in some "cheering up" stamps. LOL! But was happy to find this stamp set from Unity called "Something Within". This is one of my favorite stamp sets and I thought it would be perfect. Might be a little "over the head" for the younger children but hopefully the other girls in the group will have something for them.

This first card uses this week's sketch over at SCS.

Stamp Set: Unity's Something Within

Paper: SU! Basic Gray Cardstock, SU! Whisper White Cardstock, SU! Patterns Packet II (Retired)

Ink: SU! Basic Gray Classic Ink

For my next card, I used this week's Mojo Monday Sketch 101.

Stamp Set: Unity's Something Within

Paper: SU! Apricot Appeal Cardstock, SU! Basic Black Cardstock, SU! Whisper White Cardstock, SU! Patterns Packet II(Retired)

Ink: SU! Basic Gray Classic Ink

Accessories: Ribbon (unknown)

For my next 2 cards, I used this week's SCS color challenge...Kraft, Chocolate Chip & Real Red.

Stamp Set: Unity's Something Within

Paper: SU! Chocolate Chip Cardstock, SU! Kraft Cardstock, SU! Real Red Cardstock, SU! Whisper White Cardstock

Ink: SU! Chocolate Chip Classic Ink

Accessories: SU! 1/4 Grosgrain Ribbon (Choc Chip & Real Red)

Stamp Set: Unity's Something Within

Paper: SU! Chocolate Chip Cardstock, SU! Kraft Cardstock, SU! Real Red Cardstock, SU! Whisper White Cardstock

Ink: SU! Chocolate Chip Classic Ink

Accessories: SU! 1/4 Grosgrain Ribbon (Choc Chip), SEI Buttons

Tools SU! Scalloped Edge Punch

And here's a card I did using Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge. This is the first time I came across this blog. I really like her sketches.

Stamp Set: Unity's Something Within

Paper: SU! Apricot Appeal Cardstock, SU! Basic Black Cardstock, SU! Whisper White Cardstock, SU! Patterns Packet II(Retired)

Ink: SU! Basic Gray Classic Ink, SU! Apricot Appeal Classic Ink

Accessories: Ribbon (unknown)

Tools: SU! Scalloped Edge Punch, Paper Piercer

And here's my last card. No challenge associated with this one. LOL!

Stamp Set: Unity's Something Within

Paper: SU! Basic Gray Cardstock, SU! Whishper White Cardstock, SU! Basic Gray Patterns Packet (Retired)

Ink: Basic Gray Classic Ink

Accessories: Kaiser Craft Rhinestone, Ribbon (unknown)

Thanks for stopping by! God Bless You!

Cards for Kate!

Wow!  It has been a loooooong time since I have blogged!  This summer has been crazy!  But in a good way!  It was one great summer!  But now things are slowly settling down and we are getting ourselves ready for the new school year!  Wahoo!!

The reason for today's post is to share with you a card drive that Jennifer McGuire and a couple other girls have going on right now.  It is for a 5 year old girl who is battling cancer.  You can read more about this card drive here.  That's one great thing about being a cardmaker...I always have a stash a cards ready when I need it.  I packaged up all my cards (didn't leave out the parents & siblings) and will be mailing them in the morning.  Hope you can join us!

God Bless!

Great Week!

I just enjoyed a great week with my little sister and nephew. They came down from Chicago to visit. The kids enjoyed spending time with their auntie and cousin. Of course, I didn't do any crafty while she was here visiting. But I did do a few cards before she had arrived and just never got around to posting. Enjoy!

Here are two Christmas cards I did for the Christmas in July challenge over at SCS.

Stamp Set: SU! Fun & Fast Notes, SU! Short & Sweet

Paper: SU! Cardstock (Garden Green & Whisper White), SU! Patterns Pack II (Hostess Gift)

Inks: SU! Classic Ink (Basic Brown), SU! Pastels, SU! Markers

Accessories: Heidi Swapp bling, Stickles (Xmas Red), Misc. Ribbon

Stamp Set: SU! Fun & Fast Notes, SU! Short & Sweet

Paper: SU! Cardstock (Garden Green & Whisper White), SU! Patterns Pack II (Hostess Gift)

Inks: SU! Classic Ink (Basic Brown), SU! Pastels, SU! Markers

Accessories: Heidi Swapp bling, Stickles (Xmas Red), Misc. Ribbon

Stamp Sets: Unity Something Within

Paper: SU! Cardstock (Apricot Appeal, Basic Black, Whisper White), SU! Patterns Pack (Hostess Set)

Inks: SU! Classic Ink (Basic Gray, Apricot Appeal)

Accesories: Misc. Ribbon

THanks for stopping by! Have a great week!

God Bless!

Having fun...

making cards this week! The rain has kept me indoors so I have taken advantage and worked on some cards. Got lots of birthday coming up so gotta be prepared! Both were done for challenges over at SCS.

This first card was for a challenge to create a Clean & Simple Birthday card. Of course, I pulled out my Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set for this one! One of my favorite SU! sets.

Stamp Set: SU! Crazy for Cupcakes

Paper: SU! Cardstock (Tangerine, Whisper White), Chatterbox PP

Inks: SU! Classic Ink (Basic Brown, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie), SU! Stampin' Pastels

Accessories: May Arts Ribbon, Stickles

This next card was for this week's SCS sketch challenge. I really like this sketch and know I'll be using it again!

Stamp Set: Verve Because of You, SU! Sentimientos de Dulzura (Retired)

Paper: SU! Cardstock (Tangerine, Whisper White), Chatterbox PP

Inks: SU! Classic Ink (Bravo Burgundy, Pumpkin Pie, Pretty in Pink), SU! Markers (Old Olive, Regal Rose)

Accessories: SEI Ribbon, Stickles

Don't know how much more creating I'll be getting done these next few days...my sister is coming to visit! So excited!!!

BTW...here's a look at the stamp set I used on my first card. Isn't it cute?!

Enjoy the rest of your week! God Bless!

Some more cards to share...

Here are a couple more cards I did using the SCS Color Challenge from last week (Kraft, Night of Navy & So Saffron). This is a lift from another gal on the SCS site. I loved how my first one turned out so I did another one using a different sentiment. This time from SU!

Sentiment Reads:

In happy moments,

PRAISE GOD

In difficult moments,

SEEK GOD

In quiet moments,

WORSHIP GOD

In painful moments,

TRUST GOD

In every moment,

THANK GOD

Stamp Set: Unity Stamp Co.

Paper: SU! Cardstock (Chocolate Chip, Kraft, So Saffron, Night of Navy, Whisper White)

Ink: SU! Class Ink (Chocolate Chip), SU! Markers (Chocolate Chip)

Accessories: SU! Ribbon (Chocolate Chip)

Stamp Set: SU! God's Blessings

Paper: SU! Cardstock (Chocolate Chip, Kraft, So Saffron, Night of Navy, Whisper White)

Ink: SU! Class Ink (Chocolate Chip), SU! Markers (Chocolate Chip)

Accessories: SU! Ribbon (Chocolate Chip 1/4 Grosgrain)

Here's a look at the SU! Stamp Set I used on the second card...

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer! We sure are! We practically live at the pool! LOL! Good for my tan though.

God Bless You!

Monday Mojo Challenge #94

It was a rainy day yesterday so I took advantage of the indoor time and worked on some cards. Here's one I worked on using this week's Monday Mojo Sketch #94.

Stamp Set: Verve Because of You

Paper: SU! Whisper White & Tangerine Tango (Retired), Chatterbox PP

Ink: SU! Kiwi Kiss (Retired)

Accessories: Kaiser Blooms, Misc. Ribbon & Button

Thanks for stopping by! It's another rainy day so I think I may just work on some more cards or do some scrappin'.

God Bless You!

Great July 4th Weekend!

We had a wonderful July 4th weekend with friends and family in Orlando! The fireworks were beautiful! The kids enjoyed lots of swimming! The food was yummy! And I am totally mad that I forgot my camera! So many cute kodak moments MISSED! Waaaaah!!

Here's a card I made last week for SPS color challenge. The challenge was to use Kraft, Night of Navy and So Saffron. I love this color combo! I may just be doing another card with these same colors.

Stamp Sets: SU! Fifth Avenue

Paper: SU! Cardstock (Kraft, Night of Navy, So Saffron, Whisper White)

Inks: SU! Classic Ink Pad (Night of Navy), SU! Markers (So Saffron), SU! Stampin' Pastels (Night of Navy)

Have a wonderful week!

God Bless!

July Weekly SU! Deals!

How cool is this?!  Every week in July SU! will be featuring a "Product of the Week" at a discounted price!!  And this week it is one of my favorite tools...the scalloped edge punch!  I love this thing!!  This week only, July 1st to July 5th, the Scalloped Edge Punch will be selling for $10.99 - over 30% off the regular price of $15.95.  COOL!

Stay tuned for next week's Deal of the Week!!

Now I'm off for some summer fun with the kids!  God Bless!