Never Enough Stamps

Check these papers out

2012-01-11T07:22:00.001-05:00

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My Tim Tag for day 11

2011-12-21T14:20:00.000-05:00

Finished!

My Tim Tag for day 10

2011-12-21T14:08:00.000-05:00

Late but done.

Number 9

2011-12-13T09:34:00.000-05:00

Here is tag number 9. This has been done but I haven't had a chance to get it uploaded before now.

Out of Order Number 12

2011-12-13T09:13:00.000-05:00

I'm posting these out of order. I hope to get caught up with all the tags really soon. I had very little of what Tim had on his tag so this is what I decided to do.

My Tim tag for day 8

2011-12-09T08:24:00.000-05:00

I almost totally changed my version again today. I really don't care for the Steampunk look.

My Tim Tag for day 7

2011-12-07T14:02:00.000-05:00

Day 7 is finished. At least I had some of the stuff Tim used for this one.

My Tim Tag #6

2011-12-06T09:02:00.000-05:00

I actually did two for day 6 but this is the one I like best. Again, not a whole lot like Tims. I don't have any of that metal but I used Shimmery white card stock from Stampin' Up! and the Ornament Cuttlebug Folder for mine. I then brayered the back ground and added bling to finish it off.

Caught up now

2011-12-05T13:59:00.000-05:00

Here is my version of Tim Holtz tag #4. Again I worked with the supplies that I had on hand.

Did Tim Tag # 3

2011-12-05T09:56:00.000-05:00

This one looks totally different but I did work with what I have.

My Tim Tag #5

2011-12-05T08:56:00.000-05:00

Yes I am doing these out of order but I had this one come together very quickly. I didn't have the stamp or die he had so I improvised. I did use his Tattered Florals die to make my wreath. I just did the one flower and cut it up to put on my tag. Think it turned out pretty good.

My Tim tag #2

2011-12-03T08:47:00.000-05:00

So this is my version of day 2. I know, not much like the one Tim did but I used what I had and like the way it turned out. There is some Tim stuff on there - the bottom piece is actually from the hanging sign Alteration and the base card stock is from his idea-ology seasonal paper stack.

Tim Holtz Day 1 tag

2011-12-02T16:50:00.000-05:00

I have not been here in ages. I had to do Tim Holtz tags for 2011. Here is my version. I think I will enjoy doing these again this year.

Christmas Wall Hangings

2010-11-22T06:19:00.001-05:00

I just love these little wall hangings. I got the idea for them from Christy B on Paperartistsonline.com. I have plenty of this Graphic 45 card stock and decided that these images are perfect. I used Stampin' Up! card stock and ribbon along with Stickles for added glitz. The rub on is from Hamby Screen Prints. I'm not sure about the flowers but most likely are Prima. One of these has already gone to a new owner as a surprise. I hope you like these

Time for food!!!

2010-11-18T15:43:00.000-05:00

I'm starting my holiday cooking and the fudge is the first thing that I make and get into the freezer. As you can see this recipe makes a huge pan of yummy fudge. Makes great gifts. The second photo is a pot of veggie soup that really goes well on a cool fall day. Hope you enjoy

JOY Banner

2010-11-10T05:57:00.001-05:00

I just put my JOY banner together and really like the way it turned out. My letter for this swap on PAO (paperartistsonline.com) was the O. Julie S did the J and Rachelle E completed the banner doing the Y. I love how all three of us used different sized letter and the backgrounds blend well. For my O I used my Cricut cartridge Ashlyn's Alphabet which happens to be my all time favorite. I used Stampin' Up! designer papers Deck the Halls. I also used the new color Cherry Cobbler for that border. The border was punched with Martha Stewart punch and the flowers punched with Stampin' Up! punch then sprayed with Shimmer that I put in a mister with alcohol.

Christmas cards

2010-10-26T06:54:00.000-04:00

I've not been very active but am trying to get back in the groove. Here are a few Christmas cards that I have been working on lately. They are very simple and not time consuming at all. Most products used are from Stampin' Up!. I have added my favorite Stickles to all of these. I hope you enjoy.

Trip

2010-09-30T15:21:00.006-04:00

We have been away and it has taken me some time to get back on my routine. We took a wonderful trip to Europe for 12 days. The Heart of Europe Tour offered by Trafalgar was the one we chose. The countries we visited were Munich, Germany; Prague, Czech Republic; Vienna, Austria; Venice, Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland. I have a few photos that I will share with you.

Munich, Germany was our first stop and these photos are of the world famous Glockenspiel on Munich's gothic town hall.

Corner Bookmark

2010-08-24T06:45:00.002-04:00

I had to use the new Club Scrap Kit Arts & Crafts and make this wonderful bookmark. I have had it completed since I received the kit the beginning of August but have not had time to post. Everything but the flower came from the kit.

Chrismas again

2010-08-19T06:52:00.003-04:00

Here are a few items I've been working on. I think the top card is my favorite of the Christmas ones I've been making. All card stock for everything here is from Stampin' Up!. I am really trying to use up some of what I have.

The verse in the first set is from Stampendous and I have used it very little until today but love the way it fits this card. The border punch is from Martha and I borrowed it, guess I have to get my own now don't I. Love how it finished off this card with the Organdy ribbon that I "heated" up. In the navy one I added tiny bead pearls to some of the bottom openings. I have to do this one in green and see which is my favorite. Do you have a favorite colors?

The second card uses the same border punch but I double punched the strip. I like the way it turned out but didn't know what to add to it. I decided on the ornament punch from Stampin' Up! that I spritzed with shimmer paint. The rub on is from Hambly Screen Prints.

The bottom item is going to be a Christmas gift and it is all retired Stampin' Up! designer paper. I cut our the letter with my Cricut and my new favorite cartridge Ashlyn's Alphabet. On the inside I printed off a calendar from print free calendars and added to the page. There is a pocket also inside. Hope the one that I made it for likes it.

SO FAR BEHIND - SWAP

2010-07-16T06:18:00.003-04:00

I've been very so very busy that I have not kept up on here. Hope to get at least somewhat caught up soon.

These little paper flowers are ones I have made for a swap that I am in on the PAO group. I hope they like them. I used Stampin' Up! Designer Paper that is retired, the 5 Petal Flower punch, Shimmer Paint that was used with Alcohol for quick drying and a touch of Stickles.

Another one for Christmas

2010-06-24T21:46:00.003-04:00

They loaded backward but this is a Stand Up card! Using old Stampin' Up! supplies. I used the heat gun on the Organdy Ribbon to get the look I wanted.

Is it Christmas?

2010-06-24T14:56:00.003-04:00

I have finally done my first Christmas card for 2010. I am running behind on these for sure. There is just too much going on in life right now. I need to play more with my papers. Two views of the same card. Most products are from Stampin' Up!

The Walk

2010-06-22T08:34:00.004-04:00

Here I am all ready to leave to meet my walking friends. It is 4:15am and I needed to be at her house by 5 am. Lots of people joined in this walk. My first ever 5 K but not my last. The 2nd photois as I was going under the finish line. I was pleased to have completed it in that length of time. It was super hot and lots of water drank and lots of sweating done.

My First Race

2010-05-04T09:09:00.008-04:00

I am really not racing but doing the walk. I shouldn't have a problem finishing it and I am in hopes that I can double my pledge amount. I hope this link will work, apparently it does not. I will try and fix it.

Paper Flower Book

2010-05-03T07:28:00.004-04:00

I'm working on a Paper Flower Technique Book so that I can remember how to do these easy to make flowers.

This is my cover and the outside is Acrylic that I have from Stampin' Up! I have also placed one of the flowers I made on the outside.

The lettering is cut from the Cricut Base Camp Cartridge using Stampin' Up! Whisper White Card stock.

The letters are placed on a background cut from Stampin' Up! card stock using the Tim Holtz Alterations Die Baroque and placed inside the acrylic. My face sheet is Designer Specialty Paper Sending Love from Stampin' Up!

These are a couple of the inside pages. I have several more to get up later and the rest of my art journal pages.

More Art Journal

2010-04-29T10:37:00.004-04:00

These are more pages. The left one is completed by Carol C and right one completed by Christy B

I will get more up later.

PAO Round One Art Journal

2010-04-29T10:28:00.006-04:00

I have gotten my Round One Art Journal back and simply love it. I have 2 blank pages but have already lined up a PAO sister to fill it for me. PAO by the way stands for: paperartistsonline.com
What a simply wonderful group. Give them a look. This is my first page that I completed before mailing it off.

In need of sympathy cards

2010-04-14T06:43:00.002-04:00

I needed a couple of sympathy cards and love this designer paper from Stampin' Up! Used it for both cards and also used the embossing folder from Stampin' Up!. Some punches are Stampin' Up! while others are from Marvy. The gorgeous vanilla Satin ribbon is also from Stampin' Up!

On a roll......

2010-04-12T06:02:00.002-04:00

More of the same. It really feels good to be making some cards again. I have seen some great techniques that I will have to try very soon. I also need to get back into my scrap booking. I have ever so many photos that really need to be put into some beautiful albums. This is mainly Stampin' Up! products.

I really like keeping the cards generic as they can be used for almost any occassion. I don't do anything on the inside until I use them and many times I just write a personal note.

Another round of cards

2010-04-11T06:40:00.002-04:00

I used Rich Razzleberry for the top cardand the Stampin' Up! Two-Step set Greenhouse Garden. I just love flowers and this is one of my current favorite sets. I'm so glad to see that Stampin' Up! is keeping Rich Razzleberry as one of there great colors. It is really very popular.

I pulled out some old Designer Paper from my stash for the second card and a wonderful new punch that I recently got at Michael's. I just love punches, don't you Beki? LOL

Have a wonderful day and keep on Stampin'

I'm trying...........

2010-04-09T08:08:00.002-04:00

to get back into making some cards. I haven't made any cards since Christmas. I like to keep them simple and generic. I will need to be mailing some of these very soon.

SOME CLUB SCRAP LAYOUTS

2010-04-07T13:29:00.002-04:00

Here are a few layouts that I completed during Club Scrap's Challenge. The top layout has photos from our trip to the Outer Banks last summer. The bottom 2 are from a trip through North Carolina.

HAPPY EASTER ALL

2010-04-03T06:54:00.001-04:00

Just a quick hello and wishing you all a Blessed Easter. I will be back with more posts next week and hope to get back on a better schedule.

PSL is over - ReCreate is over

2010-03-30T05:52:00.003-04:00

Now I will have a little more time ;-)
I have been doing PSL over at Club Scrap since January and completed a lot of my scrap book pages. My team lost but I accomplished a lot and that is what counts. Had a good time getting things done. I'll be placing some of the layouts here in the next couple of weeks.

This past weekend I attended our ReCreate in Durham and had a ball. A group of us get together 2 times a year and do what ever - just share time together. I was able to do 24 layouts - sans photos and 14 with photos. I also did an altered house, swapped 6 x 6 pages and ATC's. For the houses we each filled a baggie with goodies and it was given to another person to completed. Here are some of the houses that were done. The first house is mine that I received back.

Long time

2010-03-11T21:03:00.004-05:00

since I have been here. I hope to be able to get back on here at least once a week. Maybe with luck a little more often.

The above two photos are of a swap that I was involved with on Paperartists.com We each got 5 little baggies together with 5 items in them and mailed them to our hostess. She in turn sorted and mailed them off to various participants. We were to make a 4 x 4 page using the item sent along with what ever else we wished to use. These are my returns and I just love what the ladies did.

I have been very busy doing scrap pages as I am involved in PSL over on Club Scrap. I am really using up some of my huge stash of paper and many many of my photos. The above page is just one and an easy quick one that I did. This is all Club Scrap cardstock and the only fancy "stuff" on here is one of the great new Borderabilities by Spellbinders that I love.

Whimsical Words card

2010-01-22T08:36:00.006-05:00

Do you like Pink? I am not overly fond of it but now with a granddaughter I do tend to use it more. Here is a card that I did using it. I think this will go to my mother who is having a very difficult time of it now.

Supplies used:
Whimsical Words stamp set
Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die
Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon
Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper
Finial Press Textured Embossing Folder
Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Very Vanilla card stock
Real Red ink

2010-01-22T08:36:00.001-05:00

Play time

2010-01-18T16:14:00.003-05:00

I had a friend over today and I was working on scrap pages. She was working on cards but when she finished she pulled out directions to make these cool boxes. The directions are here. We used various papers and card stock along with different bling.

http://stamptv.ning.com/video/decorative-greeting-card-2

More cards

2010-01-17T07:05:00.003-05:00

I completed these cards this past week and never got around to uploading them. I am actually currently trying to work on my scrap book pages. I have several of them with the photos placed but no finishing touches. More on them later.

Supplies:
Elegant Eggplant card stock and ink
Whisper White card stock
Brides Designer Paper
Lattice Die
Pinking Hearts Border Punch
Well Scripted stamp set
Kind & Caring Thoughts stamp set
Pretties Kit
Grosgrain ribbon
Large Oval Punch
Scallop Oval Punch

Stampin' Up! friends cards

2010-01-12T11:27:00.003-05:00

I love the new Stampin' Up! Clear Mount Stamps. Saves so much room when your a 'collector' of stamp sets. This is the new set With All My Heart that is now in the Occasions mini catalog. Remember you can order anytime 24/7 from my website.
Now both of these cards use this set and both of them use the new Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die. Did I ever tell you that I just love butterflies!
Supplies used:
Melon Mambo card stock and ink
Basic Black card stock and ink
Whisper White card stock
Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon
Scallop Border Punch
Large Circle Punch
Eyelet Border Punch
Very Vintage Wheel
Sending Love Epoxy Brads (now if you don't tell anyone, I won't this is Chocolate Chip, not black)
Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die
Shimmer Paints

Second Challenge Card and Easter

2010-01-10T08:04:00.003-05:00

I had to do another card for the Challenge making a Love card without hearts. I think I like this one better.
I also made my first Easter card and like it but need to change the color of the flower as you really can't tell the difference from the leaves.
Again all products Stampin' Up!

Color adjusted

2010-01-10T07:54:00.003-05:00

Since my scanner is not showing these as blue I decided I needed to pull out the camera. Much better color and they do show better. These are all Stampin' Up! products. Items used for them both include:
Ballet Blue card stock and ink
Basic Black ink
Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die
Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder
Pretties Kit
Pinking Hearts Border Punch
Well Scripted stamp set
Vintage Vogue stamp set
Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel
Whisper White Organza Ribbon
Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds

Challenge Card

2010-01-09T07:59:00.005-05:00

I haven't done a Challenge card in ages. I need to get back into the groove and here is a card I did for the Saturday Spotlight Challenge http://saturdayspotlight.blogspot.com/. All products Stampin' Up!. I think I may need to add some glitz to this.

I'm Home - New Card

2010-01-09T07:05:00.002-05:00

I'm home from our journey. Thank you all for your prayers - mom is doing very well now. The first step is over.

Here is a card I have done using some of the new goodies from Stampin' Up! I don't know why my scanner is picking up this Ballet Blue as a purple but it is.
Card Stock: Ballet Blue, Whisper White
Punch: Pinking Hearts Border
Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue
Roller: Very Vintage
Die: Stampin' Up! Beautiful Wings
Misc: Pretties Kit, Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds

PRAYERS PLEASE

2010-01-05T08:17:00.001-05:00

Just want to ask for your prayers today as my mother will be having surgery. She has been found to have stage 3 Breast Cancer and is having a very difficult time. Thank you all.

Birthday Card

2010-01-02T10:04:00.002-05:00

For some reason this show more purple than blue but I used Ballet Blue card stock and ink. This card uses several of the new items in the Occasions Mini Catalog. These items are available from January 5th until April 30 of this year. Click on the link to the right and view the mini. You can place an order anytime at my Stampin' Up! web site. Items used for this card are:

Scallop Trim Corner Punch
Well Scripted Stamp Set
Ballet Blue Card stock and ink
Basic Black inkVery
Vintage Jumbo Wheel
Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die Beautiful Wings
Whisper White Organza Ribbon
Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Folder Perfect Polka Dots

Signature Journal Page

2010-01-02T09:54:00.002-05:00

I have signed on to a Art Journal page swap and this is the first of my pages.

Happy New Year to all

2010-01-01T17:42:00.002-05:00

I hope to start posting a little more regularly very soon. Now that Christmas is over with I have to get back to making cards and scrap booking. I will have to be going out of town again for about 1 week but hope to put a couple of cards up before leaving. I hope you are all doing well and I'll be back soon.

Merry Christmas all!

2009-12-23T21:45:00.003-05:00

Sorry I have been too busy to do any crafting this week. Company arrived yesterday and others will be coming at different times over the weekend. I just wanted to say
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

Fantastic Blog Candy!

2009-12-14T15:04:00.003-05:00

For some great Tim Stuff
You really must stop over and view:
http://theartisticstamper.blogspot.com/
What a wonderful give-a-way

Tim Holtz Tags

2009-12-13T13:00:00.003-05:00

These are both for day 12. My roses didn't turn out right but I think the flower punch was a little small to make them. I did get them together and they are passable.

More Tim Tags

2009-12-12T14:49:00.001-05:00

I have all but one of these completed.

More from Tim....

2009-12-07T10:48:00.002-05:00

The top one is my version of his day 7 tag. My flourishes did not turn out for some reason so I added a few white snowflakes. I do like it. The bottom one is my version for day 7 - totally different right??? I didn't make a removable piece of jewelry as I didn't really have half the stuff he used. I am not sure about that one.

Tim Tag for day 5

2009-12-06T07:45:00.003-05:00

I am running behind - still have to do 4 but I will catch up soon. I did a fair amount of improvising again. I am satisfied with the final result.

Tim Holtz tags again.

2009-12-04T07:02:00.003-05:00

Here are two tags that I completed for day 3.

Day 2 Tim Tag

2009-12-02T14:24:00.001-05:00

I can't believe I have gotten 2 of these completed. I'm still lacking lots of the goodies he uses but I also just placed an order for more "stuff". Hope you like this one.

Tim Tag

2009-12-01T16:53:00.003-05:00

This is my version of Tim Holtz tag for day 1. I don't have all the stuff but think it turned out pretty good. He is doing 12 of these and if you haven't visited his site you really must.

I don't know that I will be able to do these each day but I'm going to give it a try.

It is fixed!

2009-11-25T15:20:00.003-05:00

I do have the computer working again and just wanted to pop and wish you all a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

In the meantime I will post a couple of photos of some of my holiday decorations. I have the tree in our bedroom done and will get the big one up this weekend. I have already started some of my baking - got a pound cake made yesterday and made some fudge the day before. I will be cutting way back on baking but with everyone coming here at Christmas I have to have goodies to serve and my mom always looks forward to taking some home with her when they go back to Florida.

The first photo shows the HOHOHO that I got from Stampin' Up!. I don't have this piece finished yet but it is up. I'll post another when it is done. Need to do something about those dang clips. The 2nd photo is a close up of the Christmas tree in our bedroom, actually it is a photo of our cat Tom sleeping under the Christmas tree. The last photo is my newest piece for this year Santa, he moves and plays music and I just know the grands will love him when they see him.

Computer dead!

2009-11-21T06:24:00.002-05:00

My computer is dead for now. I have to use my husbands laptop and can't add any artwork here. I hope to be able to get back soon but don't know how long it will take to hopefully get it repaired.

Christmas Tags for swap

2009-11-17T06:48:00.002-05:00

I am also into a swap for Christmas tags. I have already done one set but didn't scan or take a photo of them. Here is another set that I have done and really do like these. Hope you enjoy them.

Twinchies I have made

2009-11-15T16:12:00.003-05:00

These all were made using both Stampin' Up! and Club Scrap products. These are for a swap I have signed up for. They are so much fun to make.

Courage Chunky Swap

2009-11-14T07:25:00.005-05:00

I did this swap with some ladies on Paperartistsonline.com. We were to place 5 objects in a baggie and do 5 sets. Then were then sent to the other members who signed up for it. I just got my 5 back and had to show them to you. The scanner does not do them justice and I may have to take pictures so you can see them better. I had a ball doing this swap and can't wait to do the next one. The finished pieces are 4 x 4 and when you recieved the baggie you were to work on you had to incorporate all 5 items from the baggie. You could add anything else or alter the piece however you wanted. Aren't they just fantastic!!!

More Ornaments

2009-11-10T15:13:00.003-05:00

I had lots of leftover pieces after doing my snowflakes so I pulled out my Stampin' Up! Magnetic Movers & Shapers Ornament die and made some of them to go with my snowflakes. I even pulled out a small tree and hung my ornaments on it. These were fun to make and didn't take long.

Christmas Tree Ornaments

2009-10-30T14:49:00.002-04:00

Here are some of the Ornaments that I am working on as gifts. I don't have any of my trees out yet so I can't show them hanging up. I will remedy that soon. The top glass ornament uses Stampin' Up!s snowflake punch and designer paper with some filler inside the ornament.

The bottoms ones use the large Snowflake Die and I have used several of the Designer papers from Stampin' Up! for these. They are colorful on both sides.
A piece of designer paper was run through the Xyron and then adhered to the Thick Window Sheets from Stampin' Up! before using the large Snowflake Die #2. I did this to give them more body. Then on the paper side I used Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds. Once the first coat was dry I went over it again with Crystal Effects so they would really stand out. They look much prettier in person and I am sure to make a lot more. So these will go to the family at Christmas. Hope you like them.

Time to Catch Up!

2009-10-30T09:50:00.002-04:00

There has just been so much going on. I feel I will not be able to keep as active here as what I had but will be checking in at least once a week. I have started going around to the wonderful blogs and seeing the terrific art work you have been producing. I will try and get a few things posted over the weekend.

I also feel very pleased that since January I have lost 50 pounds and should reach my goal weight this week. I feel ever so much better and will be posting a new photo soon. Have a great day my friends.

Out of Town

2009-09-26T06:58:00.002-04:00

I have been out of town and will be gone until October 2, 2009. A couple of family members are having surgery and we have gone to be with them. One surgery is over and went well. The next one is scheduled for Tuesday and we hope it goes well also. See you when I get home.

Acrylic Album

2009-09-11T21:25:00.007-04:00

I think I have all these pages in order now. I just got this completed and don't really know for sure what I'm going to do with it. It might be a gift for a family member after I add some photos. This is all Stampin' Up! products and I really enjoyed making it. I also used some punches, ribbon and various trinkets from my stash.
This is my first time using those wonderful thick Window Sheets and Stampin' Up! Scallop Square and the Big Shot. They are just so easy to cut. I used both the Merry & Bright and the Icicle Rub-Ons from Stampin' Up! The card stock is both Real Red and Soft Suede along with the Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper.

Here is the cover:

First page inside with the Window sheet lifted:
Next set of pages:

Last page and Window Sheet back with Snowflake from Icicle Rub Ons. These are so easy to use and really do add a lot. Hope you enjoy this project. Have a great stampin' day!!

While I'm still here

2009-09-10T10:55:00.006-04:00

Here are 3 more that are all Stampin' Up! Back later with more details.

Using blue for Christmas

2009-09-10T07:55:00.003-04:00

I keep getting further behind but needed to get another card posted. This is all Stampin' Up! products.

Card stock: Brilliant Blue and Whisper White

Ink: Brilliant Blue

Stamp Sets: Serene Snowflakes and Delightful Decorations

Accessories: Sponged edges, Shimmer Paint, Ornament Punch, Merry & Bright Rub Ons and retired Silver Cord.

I sure hope to have some time later today to get around and see all the wonderful work I have been missing. Since the weather has been so nice outside I have been really busy in my flower gardens. Trying to get caught up there. Can someone please give me the secret for staying up to date with everything. Have a great day my friends!

Here we go again........

2009-09-03T15:19:00.003-04:00

Yup, another Christmas card! I just love the new Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Paper from Stampin' Up! I used the Petals-A-Plenty Impression Folder and Shimmery card stock for my base card. A slice of that new paper and a simple Merry Christmas from Christmas Greetings along with that wonderful star from the Holy Family stamp set. Simple,easy but I think elegant. Added the Whisper White Organza ribbon and it is finished.

New Saturday Challenge site

2009-08-29T06:56:00.002-04:00

You really need to check it out and link up for this terrific blog candy.
http://saturdayspotlight.blogspot.com/2009/08/badges-are-here.html

Stampin' Up! Bigz XL Die O Christmas Tree

2009-08-28T11:50:00.002-04:00

I decided to make an ornament of out this. I used all Stampin' Up! products. Shimmery and Real Red card stock, Bead Duo Red, Crystal Effects, Silver Cord, Scallop Circle #2 die. I will be back later to visit everyone! Have a great Stampin' day!

Ornament

2009-08-28T08:41:00.004-04:00

This is quick and easy and I got the idea from:
http://www.inkingaddict.blogspot.com/2009/08/ponsettia-tutorial.html

Cardstock I used Bravo Burgundy, Handsome Hunter

Guess what

2009-08-27T07:44:00.004-04:00

I have completed a couple more cards that are not Christmas!!! I know you simply can not believe it but it is true ;-)

I hope you like them. These are using the Printed Window Sheets Clearly Thanks from Stampin' Up! that I have had and just not gotten around to using. I really needed a few Thinking of you cards to mail and decided to try these sheets. The card stock is Naturals White for the base card and Bermuda Bay for the background of the window sheet. I stamped the saying that is in the new Hostess set Kind and Caring Thoughts in Basic Black directly on the Bermuda Bay. Quick and easy but I think they look pretty good. I have another one in the works that I might be able to get uploaded later today. Have a wonderful stampin' day!

Great give a way!

2009-08-26T07:46:00.001-04:00

What an awesome give-a-way I have just seen. You need to hurry over to http://keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com/
and see what she has for some lucky person. You only have until the end of this month so hurry!

Christmas time.....

2009-08-25T21:46:00.002-04:00

Well, at least the second card is Christmas. The top card is that new In Color from Stampin' Up! Melon Mambo and it is stamped on Shimmery cardstock that has been run through the Big Shot using the Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder. I love the look of that folder on that cardstock. I will get back with you on the stamp set as it slips my mind right now.

Now that Christmas card is all completed in Black, white and gold. It is the Stampin' Up! set Holy Family that will be available the 1st of September. I used a set of my Nesties for the layers and edged them each with a gold leafing pen. Also used the new Modern Label punch for the greeting and that greeting is a new one coming out on the 1st also. The set is Four the Holidays and I masked this stamp and only used Peace - the full stamp is Peace on Earth.

Hope to be back again soon. I'm also getting around and visiting everyone.

Delightful Decorations again......

2009-08-16T09:31:00.003-04:00

This one is easy. I Embossed the ornament stamping it first with VersaMark then with Night of Navy Ink and used clear embossing powder. That new Ornament Punch from Stampin' Up! fits this set and then I used my gold leafing pen to outline it. I know the Navy organdy ribbon is retired from Stampin' Up! but just had to use it for this. The Merry Christmas comes from the set A Cardinal Christmas then punched with the new Modern Label punch then mounted on a piece of Night of Navy that I had cut from the Ovals Die. The Shimmery card stock background was embossed with the Petals-A- Plenty folder. All products Stampin' Up!

A CASE.....

2009-08-14T16:22:00.004-04:00

My friend and neighbor, who I have yet to meet ;-) Naomi had this terrific card I just had to CASE. Now I don't have the same set she used but I did just get my backorder with the Delightful Decorations set and decided to use that. I also used a Gold Leafing pen to go around each ornament and to edge the embossed folder. BTW - the folder Petals A Plenty is new also, isn't it just great. All products Stampin' Up!

Visit Naomi and tell her I sent you.
Here is her card:
http://astampersparadise.blogspot.com/2009/08/joy-ornament-christmas-card.html

My new Cabinet

2009-08-14T06:19:00.003-04:00

I am so very happy with the new storage that hubby made me for my craft room that I have to share a photo of it already full. I complained to him that I didn't have a place to store all my scrapbooks and he said he would make it for me. Now, half of those books will be going to the grands in the very near future as soon as I make tags for the outside of them. The second photo shows one of the two colors I am using to paint my room. Taken with Teal, yup, that is the first color of choice. Now I will only be doing one other wall in this color and then I have picked a much lighter version for the other two walls. When I will finish with painting them is another story as that means moving everything! I think it will be one wall at a time. You notice those lovely roses on the side of the cabinet? How cool are they. Yes they are Manhattan Flower from Stampin' Up! and I still have one left to go on one of my walls. I think it will be going right over where my computer is when that wall has been painted. Don't look for that until much later this year or early next year. There is just too much going on now. So what do you think of it?

Back again!

2009-08-13T21:26:00.005-04:00

I have been playing around with the Lattice Die from Stampin' Up! and made these Christmas Ornaments. I think that they will be added to gifts for the holidays this year. I always try and do homemade stuff. The top one is made using Brushed Gold card stock and gold elastic cord along with the Pretties Kit. The close up and last one use Shimmery card stock, silver elastic cord and the Pretties Kit. I really like that new die.

Some cards

2009-08-06T13:49:00.002-04:00

Cards completed using Stampin' Up! Merry Moments Designer Paper and new Polka Dot grosgrain ribbon. The stamp set Christmas Punch, the crimper, large grommet and various punches were used.

A Christmas Project

2009-08-06T13:40:00.004-04:00

First off my Christmas project. I have been thinking about this for some time and finally got it almost completed. I will probably add more fibers to it before it really goes up for the holidays.

Most all products Stampin' Up! Merry Moments Designer Paper, Real Red, Very Vanilla, Old Olive card stock, Clip Assortment, Schoolbook Serif Alphabet, Round Tab Punch, Scallop Circle#2 Die, Circles #2 Die, Basic Brown and Real Red ink, Red Grosgrain Ribbon are the Stampin' Up! supplies. I used the card board from the Stampin' Up! papers and Mod Podge was coated on the top.

Very behind

2009-07-21T05:59:00.003-04:00

In visiting friends and adding cards. I have so much going on with yard work and summer stuff I won't be able to visit quite as often as before. I have a couple of cards to add here and then later hope to get around and visit everyone.

No Christmas cards this time I have a Thinking of you and Birthday card both done with the new In Colors from Stampin' Up! I just love these new colors and the new designer paper Razzleberry Lemonade. The flower die is Blossom Party also from Stampin' Up! On the Thinking of You card I also used the Scallop Punch and cut it like a flower for one of the layers. The designer paper on the Thinking of You card was run through the Big Shot using the new Stampin' Up! Impressions Folder Finial Press but it is difficult to see.

On the Birthday Celebrations card I stamped the main background using the new Greenhouse Garden stamp set and Itty Bitty Backgrounds in Rich Razzleberry ink. Both cards use Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds and Crushed Curry Grosgrain Ribbon. Hope you like them

Are you tired

2009-07-10T07:04:00.003-04:00

of Christmas cards? I hope not because that is the mode I am in right now. Here are a couple more.

Here we go with more of the new Designer Paper Merry Moments from Stampin' Up! I used the Christmas Punch stamp set which is a Hostess set for the only stamping on this first card. I love the new Snowflake punch and added Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds to the snowflake before mounting it on circles of Real Red and Garden Green. I punched out 2 of the Large Ovals in the Garden Green and placed them under my verse.

This second card is the new stamp set Scenic Season and I used Handsome Hunter and Bravo Burgundy for my colors. Burgundy Grosgrain, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds and the Horizontal Slot Punch were the accessories used. All products Stampin' Up!

New cards!

2009-07-09T11:33:00.004-04:00

I have been out of town. It is good to be home and playing again. All of these cards have been made using my new goodies from Stampin' Up! I love all this new stuff, just like Christmas ;-)

I'm just going to give the very basics on these for now. I'll try and get back later and add more information.
First card uses the new In Color Melon Mambo, new Designer Paper Cottage Wall, new Impressions Folder Final Press, stamp set Oval All, punches and new Die Cut Blossom Party.
Second card uses stamp set Flower Fancy, Great Friend, new Designer Paper Nouveau Chic, Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Punches.
Third card uses Christmas Punch stamp set, Merry Moments Designer Paper, Circles Die Cut, Punches, Real Red Dotted Grosgrain and paper piercer.

I think the 3rd one is my favorite! Hope you like them and I'll be around to visit some time today.

Christmas Cards

2009-07-02T21:19:00.004-04:00

The Challenge at Christmas Cards All Year Round is to use Red, White and Blue. I have finally been able to find some time to work on cards again.

Here are my 5.
1) The top one uses the Crimper! I haven't used it in ages and I love it. The stamp set is A Wish for Peace along with Snow Swirled for the greeting. I used the Oval Punch and the Oval Scallop Punch, dimensionals, 2 way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds.

2) This one used Snow Swirled stamped in Night of Navy on Whisper White, mounted on Night of Navy, then mounted on Real Red. This is the only layer but you notice that the insert pulls out and has the larger design and the greeting. Again the oval punches were used and the Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon. I had some felt snowflakes left over from last Christmas and Cut one down to fit on the front of the pocket that was made from the Stampin' Up! Scallop Envelope Die folded the top down and attached cut off pieces from the snowflake to each scallop. Added a touch of Crystal Effects and Red Chunky Glitter to the center for a different Christmas card.

3) Card 3 is super easy. The Santa from Jolliest time of the Year stamped in Real Red on Whisper White, mounted on Night of Navy with a base card of Real Red. Topped off with Red Grosgrain and a touch of Chunky Glitter on his cuffs and pom-pom

4) Card 4 Home for Christmas stamped in Night of Navy on Glossy White then mounted on Real Red, with a base card of Night of Navy. I used Real Red marker to color in the bulbs and bow on the door. Punched the new Modern Label punch twice and layered it under the greeting.

5) Last but not least I used the Snowflake die and mounted it on Night of Navy that I ran through the Cuttlebug using Snowflake folder. Red Grosgrain around it with the saying on top.

All products except the Snowflake folder and Cuttlebug are Stampin' Up! I hope to spend time in the morning getting around a visiting everyone. Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!

Feel Better

2009-06-26T11:43:00.002-04:00

I think this is bright enough don't you? New In Colors from Stampin' Up! Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry are the colors I have for this one. The stamp set is Kind & Caring Thoughts which is a new Level Three hostess set.
1. Base card Rich Razzleberry
2. 1st layer Crushed Curry
3. Next layer new Designer Paper Razzleberry Lemonade
4. Used Whisper White and Top Note Die cut then stamped the image several times with Rich Razzleberry
5. Stamped one more image then cut it out pop dotted it with dimensionals, used Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamond and mounted on middle.
6. Stamped verse on Whisper White, cut out using Oval Punch, cut a piece of Crushed Curry using Scallop Punch and then used the Round Tab punch with Rich Razzleberry.
7. Used Crushed Curry Dotted Grosgrain across top.

I have been tagged again......

2009-06-25T14:38:00.005-04:00

Sandra has passed this one on to me. I have 4 questions to answer and then pass on to 4 others.

Question 1 8 Things I look forward to..........................

1. waking up to a fresh new morning

2. seeing my wonderful hubby

3. having time with my children, grandchildren and great grandson

4. time to play in my craft room

5. time to work in my flower beds

6. working on my genealogy

7. everyone in the family being together

8. all being healthy

Questions 2 8 things I did yesterday........................

1. go to my weight watchers meeting

2. talk to my mother on the phone

3. go to the grocery store

4. work on scrapbook pages for my granddaughter

5. do laundry

6. clean

7. cook dinner

8. do dishes

Questions 3 8 things I wish I could do.........................................

1. Go back to Kauai'

2. Go back to Vancouver, BC

3. Visit the Grand Canyon again

4. Go to Niagara Falls - Canada

5. See my grands more often

6. See my mother more often

7. Visit with my blogging friends in person

8. See world peace

Question 4 8 Things or show I have watched.................................

1. Weather

2. local news

3. Golf

4. Dr. G

5. World News with Charles Gibson

6. Antiques Road Show

7.

8.

I will pass this on to
Beth
Vicki
Emily
Linda

Now don't faint but.....

2009-06-25T13:31:00.004-04:00

I have a card to share finally. This one uses one of the new sets that will be available the first of July from Stampin' Up! Teeny Tiny Wishes which just happens to fit right inside another new item the Modern Label Punch. The main image is Uppsy Daisy. I also used Oval Punch and Scallop Oval Punch for additional layering. The colors are Pink Passion and Lovely Lilac. Other accessories include Stampin' Up! Organdy ribbon which I sponged Pink Passion on, Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds. It is too hot to work outside so maybe I can get a few things done to post. Have a great afternoon and keep cool.

No new crafting from me

2009-06-24T22:02:00.002-04:00

But I will share a couple more day lily blooms with you. The top one is Savannah Royalty and I just got it last year so I am seeing it in person for the first time. It is really gorgeous. The second one is one I have had for a couple of years and it has a marvelous fragrance. Hope you like them. I plan on trying to get cards done tomorrow and also stopping by and visiting you all. Have a great evening.

A Layout to share

2009-06-19T09:07:00.002-04:00

Retiring Designer Paper Raspberry Tart along with Pink Pirouette and Orchid Opulance are used for these pages. I also used Daisies 2 die along with both the Oval Punch and Scallop Oval Punch. I will miss this paper as it is terrific for little girls.

I will be around later today and visit you all. Have a great Friday.

More new In Color Cards

2009-06-16T06:23:00.004-04:00

Did I tell you that I really do like these new In Colors from the soon to be released Stampin' Up! Catalog! Here are 3 more for today. The top card used the new double sided Designer Paper Razzleberry Lemonade, Rich Razzleberry card stock, Scallop Oval Punch, Round Tab Punch, Razzleberry Ink, and the only stamp set used was Sincere Salutations. I added the large flower from the Pretties Kit in the center of the Scallop Circle Die that I cut using the Rich Razzleberry card stock with the Big Shot.

The second card is the cute ChooChoo and the Oval All stamp sets. I have a couple of little grands that love trains and I think this will be perfect for them. This card is completed using the new In Color Soft Suede and Confetti White card stock. I added Crystal Effects to the smoke coming out of the train and then just had to add Dazzling Diamonds. The matching Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Punch and LargeOval Punch helped finish it off. I also sponged the edges of the card stock.

The last one has no layers. I stamped the Baroque Motif using Rich Razzleberry onto Whisper White card stock, stamped Thinking of You from the Sincere Salutations stamp set, sponged the edges, added the Polka Dot matching grosgrain ribbon. I then used the Trio Flower Punch and placed them on Dimensionals, used Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds to finish it off. Three quick and easy to do cards. All Stampin' Up! products.

These products will all be available the 1st of July. You will be able to view the complete catalog on line and place your order at that time.

Stampin' Up! New In Colors

2009-06-15T07:27:00.003-04:00

I have been busy working on new stuff with my goodies from the pre-order from Stampin' Up! I have these to show you now. The new colors are from top to bottom: Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo. I still have to do one using the Bermuda Bay but I will get around to it. The deer has been back but not doing too much damage this time. I will be around and visit you all later on today. Have a wonderful Monday!

New Link on Sidebar

2009-06-14T08:30:00.000-04:00

If you notice I added a link to the Animal Rescue. All you have to do is go there and click on it and you will be helping out rescued animals. So when you go to the Breast Cancer site and click on that one come back and click on the animal rescue site.

Tri Shutter full front

2009-06-08T15:17:00.002-04:00

Here is the link for the directions to do this card:
http://craftiblog.wordpress.com/2009/05/05/2009-05-05-tri-shutter-card-tutorial-full-card-front/
Most products used are Stampin' Up! Designer Paper is retired and from my stash

Manhattan Rose

2009-06-07T21:43:00.003-04:00

Last one for a while. This one is Barely Banana mounted on Pretty in Pink. I also sponged Pretty in Pink over the yellow roses. I think this needs some glitz. I will probably add glitter somewhere on here but don't think I will outline it this time. The pin and pearls are from the Pretties Kit.

More yard photos

2009-06-07T21:31:00.002-04:00

This fellow was in our yard early this morning and anticipated eating my plants......I was able to get very close to him and all he did was look at me. I tried shooing him away and finally he sauntered off. This is the first time in the 3 years we have lived here that I have seen a deer in the yard. He is looking for trouble if he tries to come back and eat my plants! I don't know if you can see or not but in the top picture the neighbors dog was out in their front yard and it didn't bother this fellow.

Now this first daylily is 'Northern Nocturn' and I got it last year and this is the first bloom off it. I'm sure the other blooms will be nicer but it is rather pretty.

The bottom flower is 'Charles Johnston' I got it last year also and he should bloom most of the summer. It is really much prettier than the photo.

Three things going on

2009-06-05T17:30:00.003-04:00

One I have having trouble getting into some blogs this afternoon to leave comments. I want you to know that I will been commenting on your blogs as soon as I can.

I have another Manhattan Rose card but surprise it is not a Christmas one. All products Stampin' Up! I decided to use Barely Banana and Night of Navy on this one.

Number three is my terrible, messy craft space. I will be trying to get it in order so that I actually can do something.

Reason I was out and new Christmas card

2009-06-04T06:07:00.004-04:00

Yesterday I had my doctor appointment. I originally went in January and was well overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high sugar. She wanted me to go on medication and I didn't want to. She gave me 3 months and in those three months I did bring it down some so she gave me 3 more months. Well, I have lost a little over 30 pounds, my blood pressure is normal, my cholesterol is still a wee bit high but it has dropped almost 40 points and my sugar is fine. WooHoo no medication! I am still working on it but between Weight Watchers and using the treadmill I am doing fine. I plan on coming down another 20 pounds and that should do it.

Now here is the 2nd Christmas card I did using the Manhattan Rose Textured Impression die from Stampin' Up! All products used are Stampin' Up!