I did another challenge today, this one was a layout challenge. I had an easier time with this card than yesterdays. I used Raspberry Tart again. When I got this paper I was a little taken back by the colors and patterns and thought I may never use this, I have really been surprised by how versatile it is. The stamps are a new set called Trendy Trees.

I decided to do one of the challenges at SCS today, something I have never done before. I had to use the colors Baja Breeze, Pacific Point and Garden Green. I used the new Fifth Avenue Stamp set. I used Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds on the large flower and the center of the smaller flowers.

I saw this little basket online and since I use the same filters I made one the other day. It is an easy and cute Valentine project. You start with a Number 4 Coffee filter.

After picking out my designer paper, Candy Lane, I traced out the filter on the paper with a pencil. I cut it a 1/4 inch bigger to leave room for trimming. I used a glue stick to affix the paper to the filter. I then trimmed it. I cut a 6 inch piece of ribbon and affixed it with brads and a piece of card stock punched out with the Designer Label Punch. I used the new 3 Heart Punch to cut out the hearts around the border of the basket.

I have another card made with new stamps for you today. The set I used here is Cheep Talk and I used Raspberry Tart DSP. I also made a cute Scalloped Bag with our new die cut for the Big Shot.

This new scallop box is so easy to make you will love it! It is die cut using the Big Shot. I used a circle punch for the holes for the ribbon for the closure.

My new stuff from Stampin' Up! arrived yesterday finally and I ran right in my stamp room to play with all of my new stuff. I really ove the Thoughts and Prayers stamp set and especially the tree image. By the way, you can also get the tree image in our Decor Elements line. How cool is that?

I used our new Chocolate Chip Corduroy Buttons, our new Eyelet Border Punch and our yummy Raspberry Tart DSP. The buttons here are actually brads making them very easy to use.

Tip: Did you know you can use Acetate Sheets found in office stores to make a template for all of your sayings to use with the Stamp-a-ma-Jig? I cut the acetate pieces a little bigger than I need and then stamp the saying on the acetate. I then line it up on my card and use the Stamp-a-ma-Jig to stamp my saying. Now I have no more crooked sayings! I then put my piece of acetate in the box so it is there to use again.

Last night I got out my Big Shot and made this cute purse for a friend. I had planned to stamp all afternoon with new stuff but my order was delayed and is not coming until today. I have seen this purse on the web but do not know who designed it. This one is filled with Dove Valentine Chocolates.

To start you need:
2 pieces cut with the Top Note Die using Designer Paper - I used Candy Lane
1 piece of cardstock cut to 4" x 5-1/2
Oval Punch
Wide Oval Punch
Felt Flowers
Petals Pizzaz stamp set
Brads
Ribbon
Red Sticky Tape

Score on all 4 sides 1 inch from edges. Use your bone folder and crease edges.

Cut into the long side up to the crease, Place tape on each corner.

Fold up the corners on the cardstock so that your base looks like the one above. On the short ends I bent the pieces in slightly with a light crease in the center. Set this piece aside.

Cut 2 pieces of designer paper with the Top Note Die.

Punch a small oval on a strip of paper. Center the wide oval and punch again to create the purse handle. Glue this piece on the Top Note where you want your handle to be. Punch out the center with the smaller punch. Decorate your front as desired. I used Flowers stamped from Petals Pizzaz, felt flowers and brads.

Place 2 strips of sticky tape on the long side of the base. Attach the Top Note Pieces to the front and back.

Side view of purse finished.

I have a friend who is having a birthday soon and I needed a card for her and this card is what I came up with. I used Bella Rose DSP and Simple Birthday Thanks.

I masked the center on the cupcake stamp on the Bella Rose DSP and stamped the frosting on Pink Pirouette. I glittered the dots with Red Glitter and let it dry. I then used 2 way glue and covered the entire frosting area and added Dazzling Diamonds. I used Crystal Effects on the cherry. I also used Dimensionals for the frosting to give it a 3D effect.

Close up so you can see the glitter better.

My order with all my new stuff should be here today. I am patiently waiting! Well, not really. See you later today after I get a chance to play.

I have finally started using my Raspberry Tart DSP and am finding it easy to work with. I love the colors in it! The flowers were cut out, and Dazzling Diamonds used on the white areas and then I added buttons for the centers.

Cupcakes are everywhere it seems and I am so glad because I love them! This is an easy card to do, it does require cutting out the cupcakes but it is so worth it.  I popped up the middle cupcake with Dimensionals. I used Crystal Effects for the frosting and sprinkled on some Dazzling Diamonds. Very pretty IRL.

I got my order in yesterday from the new catalog and expedited it so by Thursday it should be here. I can't wait to start showing you the new stamp sets and accessories!

I have my list all ready and am just waiting for ordering to go live this afternoon. The stamps and accessories in this catalog are just going to be so much fun. We have new Crocheted Flowers, Corduroy Buttons, Ric Rac Ribbon, new designer papers and a new Circle Cutter just to name a few. The card I made for you today uses one the new stamp sets - Just Buzzin By.

Having a poker party and need invites? This card is a perfect poker invite. I was going to wait until the I could get the new card stamp set that is being released tomorrow but just had to break into this great new designer paper.

To make the poker chips cut 2 inch circles and add a piece punched out with the Round Tab punch. Punch out 2  circles with the 1 1/4 and 1 3/8 inch circle punches. I used the set Sporting to stamp Game On!.

I had forgotten what having a new puppy around does to your schedule. I fed her this morning and put her in her pen for a nap after she had played all morning so I got to stamp. I actually got 4 cards done while she napped. I'll share a couple of those with you now.

I also did another Valentine, with Season of Friendship from the Mini Catalog (23.95), which will retire tomorrow night so if you want it be sure to get it ordered. It is so versatile!

I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Thanks for visiting!

I think this is one of my favorite go to stamp sets. Upsy Daisy came out in the last catalog and is great for many different occasions.

I actually really got in my stamp room today. Want to see why? They were so tired of playing all morning that this is where they headed.

I got out my Sizzix Big Shot and made a couple of Valentine treats for my friends kids. I used the new Candy Lane DSP from the new catalog available on Jan. 19th. The Diaper Fold Pouch was made using these instructions.

Diaper Fold Pouch
1. Cut a 6 x 6 piece of paper.
2. Fold paper in half diagonally.
3. Take one of the lower corners of your triangle and fold it over to the middle of the other triangle side.
4. Repeat with the other side.
5. Fold down the top layer over the folds.
6. Decorate the front as desired.

We have a new puppy who has kept me from stamping this week and today I am going to stamp all day finally! This card was on my desk waiting to be finished all week. This set comes in the new catalog which is available next week. The new catalog is really Fabulous and I already have my list waiting for ordering to go live.

So here are Lola and Chloe in their playpen. They are sisters, Lola looks her father and Chloe looks like her mom. Chloe is the sweetest little thing, she is 4 months old and only weights 2 1/4 lbs. The bottom of her paws looks like she has been stamping in the black ink. I have yet to discover if Chloe loves designer paper as much as her sister, if she does I am in real trouble. They are Shorkies, which is half Yorkshire Terrier and Shitz Zu.

There is still time to order this set from the Mini Catalog. I find it is a set I keep going to and have really enjoyed using it. It can only be ordered until Jan. 18th if you want it unless it makes the new catalog.

The flowers are stamped on Shimmery White paper, which I just love. I almost always stamp on it when I need a white background image. The tangerine tango flower is punched out and raised on a dimensional. You can't really see it in the picture but the images that appear to be blowing in the wind are tiny hearts, how fun is that?

Dates: January 5-18, 2009

Get retired, retiring, and current products up to 50 percent off regular price off regular price while supplies last!

As promised, here it is. Quantities are limited and will not be backordered. Once gone - that's it! Items on this retired accessories list will be available at regular price while supplies last or through January 18, whichever comes first.

Retired List

This set is in the new catalog coming out on Jan. 20. It is one of the stamp sets I pre-ordered - one of the perks of being a demo!

The Accessories Retired List comes out today in a few hours. I will post it as soon as SU gives it to us. Accessories tend to get snatched up fast so don't wait if there is something you want.

The flowers are all cut out, you can't see it in the olive green one but it was stamped twice and the center flower pop dotted up. I also did some paper piercing around the edge of the card on the white layer. I also used some 2-way glue and Dazzling Diamonds on the centers of the small flowers and the edges of the large ones. Very pretty IRL!

I am having so much fun making these Valentines! I will be doing a class this month for Valentine's Day and if you live in the Huntsville, AL. area, I would love to have you come. Contact me for the date and time.

This is a easy card to make. I used the Big Shot to make the frame background and Love You Much for the hearts.

This bundle is a wonderful value and is available now so that you can start getting those valentines done for the ones you love.

I did a couple of cards yesterday I would like to share with you. I had so much fun making them. It was wonderful to be stamping again!

I'm back and boy have I missed you!!! I left you in November expecting to be gone a week and it is now 6 weeks later. I finally have gotten into my stamp room to do some stamping. A couple of weeks after my 2nd knee replacement surgery I fell and badly sprained my foot on the other leg. What fun that was! I am so glad 2009 is here!!!

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