JOY Banner

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.  

Chrismas again

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.

In need of sympathy cards

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......

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

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...........

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.

Second Challenge Card and Easter

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!

Signature Journal Page

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

Acrylic Album

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

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

Using blue for Christmas

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!

Ornament

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

Delightful Decorations again......

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.....

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

Very behind

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

A Layout to share

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

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

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!

Tri Shutter full front

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

Three things going on

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.