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!