Upsy Daisy Card Sample #4

Hi Stampers! Here is the final card I promised to show you. This card I just added 2 small strips of ribbon over the designer paper to tie in the colors. I also stamped the sentiment in Old Olive in the upper right hand corner of the focal image.

One of the latest crazes this year is to finish your card on the inside as well as the outside. I have always stamped an image on the back of the card and signed my initials and the date so when giving the card the person receiving ti knows that it was homemade and that I was it's creator. This is something that takes "finishing the card" in a new perspective. The base of my card was Night of Navy so I knew I would have to add something on the inside so I could write and the recipient would be able to see it. I don't always have my white gel pen on hand so I really needed it to be a lighter color that could be written on in just about any color.

This is the end result that I came up with. I attached a piece of very vanilla to the side and stamped my birthday wishes. Then I took a scrap of the same designer paper I used on the front of the card to add a strip to the vanilla layer. The end result is a stunning card which had been handmade inside and out.

Happy Stamping~

Stamp set: Upsy Daisy

Ink: Old Olive, Stampin' Write Markers

Card stock: Night of Navy, Very Vanilla, Urban Garden DSP

Other: Sponges, Dimensionals, Top Notch Die & Big Shot, Ribbon

UPsy Daisy Sample Card #3

Hi Stampers! This is the 3rd card I created using the same stamp set and same designer paper. I love how even though the supplies I used on these were the same, each card came out unique. For this card I decided not to add ribbon, but felt it needed something else in the background to tie in the images and colors. I found a scrap piece of designer paper sitting on my desk and decided to added it to see what it looked like. I loved how it make the card "pop" more so I kept it. Don't be afraid to try new things or use supplies in ways you may not have thought before Sometimes the little things we are afraid to try are the ones that make the most difference and turn out to be a new "fad". stay tuned tomorrow when I will show you the final card in this set and I will also show you what I did to the inside of the cards to "finish" them off.

Happy Stamping~

Stamp set: Upsy Daisy
Ink: Old Olive, Stampin' Write Markers
Card stock: Night of Navy, Very Vanilla, Urban Garden Designer Paper
Other: Dimensionals, Top Notch Die & Big Shot, Buttons, Sponges

Upsy Daisy Sample #2

Hi Stampers! TFIG!!!! I am so glad it is almost the weekend. (well in my life- Friday is the weekend *lol*) This is the 2nd card in the set that I made earlier in the week to match the Origami Box I made. Once I started making one card the rest came along rather easily. The buttons on the left side of the card seemed to really make the card come together in the end. I think this is my favorite one of the bunch but I will let you decide for yourself. Check back in tomorrow to see the 3rd card style.

Happy Stamping~

Stamp set: Upsy Daisy
Ink: Old Olive, Stampin' Write Markers
Card stock: Night of Navy, Very Vanilla, Urban Garden DSP
Other: Buttons, Top Notch Die and Big Shot, Dimensionals

Upsy Daisy Card Sample #1

HI stampers! Today's card is a closer look at one of the card samples I posted in the group picture yesterday. When I first saw this set in the Stampin' Up! Catalog I knew I had to get it to make cards fro my mom. Daisy's have always been one of her favorite flowers. I don't know that I have ever seen a navy blue daisy before, but in my imagination they grow so I figured I could recreate one on paper. :0) I used the Top Notch Die and my Big Shot to make the panel the main image is on. This makes it so easy to cut things out. I LOVE my Big Shot and am so excited to be getting some of the new dies and embossing items which are now available in the new catalog.

To make the flowers I colored directly on the stamp using my Stampin' Write markers. Then I "huffed" on the stamp before stamping it to wet the ink. I sponged old olive ink on the edges to soften it up before adhering to the night of navy layer. The background paper is from the Urban Garden DSP from Stampin' Up! I added some of the old olive ribbon and buttons to finalize this card. Tomorrow I will show you the 2nd card I made in the set. It's just as beautiful!

Happy Stamping~

Stamp set: Upsy Daisy
Ink: Old Olive, Stampin' Write Markers
Card stock: Night of Navy, Very Vanilla, Urban Garden DSP
Other: Ribbon, Buttons, Dimensionals

Upsy Daisy Card Set

Hi Stampers! Today I am showing a set of cards I made which were inspired by the Origami Box I made in this post. I love the color combination and the way each of them are unique, but still match in some way. The background paper used on this project is Urban Garden Designer Paper from Stampin' Up! I used the Top Notch Die with my Big Shot and the stamp set Upsy Daisy the focal image on each. Each card was finished off with buttons or ribbons. I will show you up close pictures in the next few days.

Happy Stamping~

Stamp set: Upsy Daisy
Ink: Night of Navy, Old Olive, Stampin' Write Markers
Card stock: Night of Navy, Very Vanilla, Urban Garden DSP
Other: Top Notch Die & Big Shot, Sponges, Buttons, Ribbon, Dimensionals

Oragami Box Challenge

Hi Stampers! Here is the project I told you about in today's earlier post. I saw this challenge to make an origami box posted on SCS HERE. I couldn't resist. I did have a little bit of a challenge with the folding directions at first for the bottom portion, but THIS video helped me see what I was doping wrong.

I love how this turned out. It was pretty easy too once I figured out the basic folding part. I chose to use the Urban Garden Designer Paper from Stampin' Up!. I love the colors of the paper and wanted my box to be bright and cheery. This picture is a side view of the box.

Here is a picture of the box once the ribbon is untied and the top is opened. I used rhinestone brads to anchor the ribbon to the lightweight chipboard so it wouldn't pull when I went to tie it. I found that sticky strip just wasn't enough to hold it where I wanted. I used my top notch die to cut out 2 pieces of Night of Navy card stock and 2 piece of very vanilla. I then trimmed the vanilla piece so it would nest inside the navy piece. I colored my stamp using my Stampin' Write Markers and stamped the vanilla pieces. To add more dimension I sponged old olive around the edges before attaching to the navy pieces. I attached to the box using dimensionals.

Now you may be wondering just what I put inside this beautiful box. I made some matching Peppermint Patties to put inside. I love how the patterned paper made these look like little flowers.

Happy Stamping~

Stamp set: Upsy Daisy

Ink: Night of Navy, Stampin' Write Markers, Old Olive

Card stock: Urban Garden DSP, Old Olive , Night of Navy, Very Vanilla

Other: Top Notch Die, Rhinestone Brads, Buttons, Dimensionals, Scallop Punch, 1-3/8" Curcle Punch, Sponge, Sticky Strip, 5/8" Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon, Candy

It's Finally Here!!!

Hi Stampers! Well it is finally time again. The NEW catalogs go live today at noon Mountain Time (2:00 pm EST). The online ordering system has been down since midnight last night and will once again be active at 12:00pm Mountain time. It is expected to be busy so if you are having problems placing an online order please be patient.

I also have my delivery of catalogs so anyone who preordered them will be receiving them soon. If you would still like one, please contact me and I will get one out to you. They are $9.95 or earn one free by hosting a workshop or placing a $150 order with me.

There are so many wonderful new things in this catalog release. If you are like me then your wish list is going to be a mile long. It's not just the stamps that have intrigued me this time. There are some awesome new buttons, ribbons, chipboard and oh-the new Big Shot Dies!!! Some of these make pop-up die cuts to use! If you don't have a Big Shot yet you are going to want one after seeing what these can do. There are even embossing folders similar to the Cuttlebug ones. I can't wait to place my order for those.

I will be back this afternoon with a new project to show you. It was for one of the weekly challenges at SCS. I really think you are going to like it. :0)

Valentine's Day Treat Holders

Hi Stampers! Aren't these little mailboxes just the cutest things you have ever seen? I made a few of these last year for the boys teachers. I picked up the mailboxes at the Target Dollar Spot. (I LOVE that place!!!) Last year they had white, hot pink and red ones available. This year- I was so excited to see that have silver and metallic pink ones too. I picked up a few of each. The one in the picture above are just the white ones and the hot pink ones.

On all 3 of these I chose to use the Happy Heart Day stamp set from Stampin' Up! My favorite image from the set is the elephant, but I thought the little mouse holding the heart as perfect for these. Each of the mailboxes is covered in pattered paper. Some of it I have had for years others is Stampin' Up! retired paper or paper I picked up at the Target Dollar Spot. (See I told you I love that place!!!) After attaching the paper I embellished each one a bit differently using ribbons, brads, prima flowers and stamped images.

For the third box I used the sticky cut heart shapes and my chunky glitter. I love how quick and easy this was to decorate this box. I know it is hard to see in the picture, but this mailbox has 2 glitter hearts on the side with the flag. One is in chunky pink glitter and the other is in chunky white glitter. I used the scallop square punch to create a little "postal stamp" image and attached it to the flag post, added a bunch of ribbon and I was finished.

Happy Stamping~

Stamp set: Happy Heart Day

Ink: Basic Black, Basic Grey

Card stock: Various Pattern Paper, WW

Other: Ribbon, Sticky Hearts, Glitter, Punches, Dimensionals, Brads, Prima Flowers,Markers

Upcoming Specials and a NEW Customer Appreciation Program

Hi Stampers! I am so excited to announce several specials I am offering to my hostesses and customers. This is one of the best times of the year to be a Stampin' Up! customer, hostess or demonstrator. Next month starts Sale-a-Bration!!!! For those of you who do not know what Sale-A-Bration is you are in for a BIG treat! Starting February 1st, 2009 for every $50 in product you order through Stampin' Up! you earn a FREE stamp set of your choice from the Sale-a-Bration Mini catalog. (I just got my advanced copy of this and LOVE each of the sets in there this year.) You can also receive FREE sets by hosting a workshop. For every $300 in sales your workshop reaches, you as the hostess qualify to receive one of these sets for FREE. It is one of the best times of the year to host a workshop. I am also offering a FREE assortment package of 8-1/2 x 11" card stock in your choice of color families to the first 3 hostess who book a workshop during the month of February and March. Contact me today to reserve your date.

Sale-A-Bration is also a great time to sign up to become a demonstrator. In addition to the fabulous goodies you get in the starter kit you will also receive a FREE stamp set of your choice from the new 2009 catalog ( valued up to 47.95). This offer is only valid from February 1st, 2009 through March 31st, 2009. Signing up to become a demonstrator has never been easier. You can sign up online on my Stampin' Up! website. Please contact me in advance since you will need to know my password to process your application.

Now if the excitement of Sale-A-Bration wasn't enough I have implemented a New Customer Appreciation program. For every $40 product order placed with me you will receive an embossed medallion. ($80 product order qualifies for 2 medallions) Once you have accumulated 10 of these medallions you may turn them in to me for a $15.00 gift certificate valid for the product of your choice. These medallions cannot be transferred to another customer and will be the responsibility of the recipient to keep track of. They are valid now until December 31st, 2009. For more information please contact me. All orders which have been placed since January 1st, 2009 will be included in this program. I will be mailing out all medallions to customers who have placed online orders with me.

I am expecting the new catalogs to arrive here any day now. Those customers who pre-paid for them will receive them as soon as I get them. Anyone else who would like a new catalog can purchase one for $9.95 or host a workshop and receive one FREE. There are so many new products and stamp sets in this catalog that you won't want to miss!! The samples photographed in the catalog are also some of the best yet and will be sure to inspire your creativity.

Happy Stamping~

Polka Dotted Elephant

Hi Stampers! Today's card is one of the cards we will be making in my Stamp-a-Stack class on the 18th. If you haven't already signed up I am sorry to say that the class is now full, but if I get enough interest I will host another one. I just love this little elephant in the set A Happy Heart Day. I stamped him twice for this card. Once on whisper white card stock and then again on Chocolate Chip Designer Series Paper. I then cut him out and paper pieced him onto the whisper white. I finished coloring in the other parts of the image. The kiwi kiss background paper has been run through my Cuttlebug and the heart embossing folder.

Happy Stamping~

Stamp set: A Happy Heart Day
Ink: Basic Black, Stampin' Write Markers
Card stock: Chocolate Chip. Kiwi Kiss, WW, Chocolate Chip DSP
Other: Circle punches, Scallop Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Photo Corner Punch,1" Double-Stitched Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, White Gel Pen, Cuttlebug and Embossing Folder

Basic Grey Baby Cards

Hi Stampers! Yesterday I shared all the goodies I picked up by using my gift cards. I told you about a card making kit from Basic Grey that I had gotten but didn't have a picture of it since I had already assembled the cards. Today I am going to show you these adorable cards.

I think this little birdie card is my favorite one of them all. The birdie is a chipboard piece with adhesive on the back. These were super quick and easy to use. The words "as tweet as can be" were a rub-on that came with the kit.

The ladybug's antenna were rub-ons as well as the wording in the lower right hand corner.

The Giraffe's were part of the background paper and a frame was made around it. The flower piece is another one of the chipboard adhesives.

This card is my 2nd favorite one. I love the look of it and know any little boy would be thrilled to receive this. The dinosaur is chipboard as well as the little square stones around the letters.

This was another very quick card. The tracks and words are a rub-on and the stones were chipboard pieces. I love how they add so much dimension to the card.

The butterfly and the "button" are both chipboard pieces. The rest of the card uses various background papers.

The scallops on the edge of this card give it dimension and interest. The frame is chipboard with paper pieced letters inside. A very cute baby boy card.

This is one of the last cards I made using the kit. It makes an adorable boy baby card. The airplane and the "B" are chipboard pieces and the remaining pieces of the card are various pattern papers.

Reminder....it's the start of a new year. Try something new and step out of the box!!!

Happy Stamping~

Retiring Accessories and a Blowout Sale!!!!

Hi Stampers! Stampin' Up! just announced the retiring list for accessories. If you are interested in any of these I highly recommend placing an order directly online through my Stampin' Up! website since supplies are limited and will only be available until January18th, 2009.

111377 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN
112012 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE
112088 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS TRUE ELEGANCE
102782 ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 12X12 -Not Available
104188 ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6X6
105384 ALBUM LINEN POST MELLOW MOSS 6X6*
104516 ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6X6
105381 ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6X6*
103977 BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS*
103978 BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS
103981 BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS
105446BUTTONS RICH REGALS
105445 BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES
103604 DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 12X12
102174 DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 8 1/2X11
112465 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BANBURY
112462 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GEORGIA PEACH
112463 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GHOSTLY GREETINGS
112040 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GREEN TEA
112470DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAIKU
112460 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAWAII PAPAYA
112469 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES
112458 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER JUNIOR VARSITY
112459 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MAINE BLUEBERRY
112466 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MUIRFIELD
112149 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PARISIAN SUMMER
112467 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRESTWICK
111355 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SUMMER PICNIC
112039 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WINDSOR KNOT
112963 ELEMENTOS PARA TARJETAS DIAS FESTIVOS HECHOS A MANO SIMPLY SENT
106523 ENVELOPE TEMPLATE FIVE-IN-ONE CARD COVER
104104 ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI
107298 ENVELOPES CONFETTI WHITE MEDIUM
110695 ENVELOPES OPEN END KRAFT SMALL
109115 ENVELOPES OPEN END VERY VANILLA SMALL
103372 METAL EDGE TAGS ALUMINUM WHITE SQUARE
107925 ON BOARD BITTY BOOK*
109190 ON BOARD CLIPBOARD 9X9*
109180 ON BOARD SIMON UPPER
112086 ON BOARD SOMETHING SEASONAL
107923 PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 X 3.25
104942 PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE
104943 PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE
107273 PUNCH 3/4 INCH SQUARE
104389 PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE*
100391PUNCH HANDHELD 1/8 INCH CIRCLE-Not Available
104830 RIBBON GINGHAM CARAMEL
104829 RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT BLUE
104828 RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT PINK
104831 RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS
109037 RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH
110282 RUB ON ANCHORED
111806 RUB ON CHILLS & THRILLS
111805 RUB ON SCHOOL DAYS
111417 RUB ON WORD FLURRIES
110283 RUB ONS TAKE NOTE
112193 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN I WISH
112186 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN PINA COLADA
112068 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME
112043 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET
112061 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT
112016 SIMPLY SENT CARD ELEMENTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY
109868 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES
103647 STAMPIN STORE MINI
105813 WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL II
*This item is discounted and included on the Inventory Blowout

In addition to the retiring accessory list Stampin' Up! is also having an inventory Blowout sale. Click here to see the details. You won't want to miss out on these great sales!!!

Lookie What I Got!!!

One of the things I asked for this Christmas was a few gift cards to various crafting places. I was lucky enough to get one to Jo-Ann's, one to Michael's and another one to Gina K's. I was so excited. I still have not decided what I want to purchase from Gina K's. There are just too many sets that I want to add to my collection. I think I now have it narrowed it down to 3 of them. :0)

With the other gift cards I went out the day after Christmas to see what kind of bargains I could find. I hit the jackpot pretty good and am happy with what I got. I still even have money left on the Michael's gift card! (I know it's a shame isn't it?)

The first thing that caught my eyes were these clear stamps from Inkadinkadoo. I thought the fairies would be prefect to use my new colored pencils on and the other images would be great to emboss with.

My next find were these Basic Grey Paper stacks and matching brads and other brads by Heidi Grace. I love how all these coordinate so well together. I also picked up a card making kit from Basic Grey too which matches the paper stacks. I didn't get a picture of it though since I already used it. Watch for those cards to be posted soon.

The last thing I found was this cute Sizzix boy paper doll die. In plan on using this in my scrapbooks this year as well as in other projects I have in mind for my boys. My next purchase will be the karate uniform die set to put on the paper doll. It is a must have for me!!

Happy Stamping~

Adorable Snow Bunnies

Hi Stampers! I have some really cute cards to share with you today. I am so excited with how they turned out. For Christmas I received the Koh-i-noor colored pencils I had been asking for. (Thanks Jenny!) I have been itching to use them with the gamasol technique but wanted to use an image that would really let me see how these woodless pencils work. I had been looking on All That Scraps website and saw these adorable images by C.C. Designs. Aren't they just the cutest thing you have seen? I couldn't wait to color these adorable images so I opted to buy the Digi Downloads of these images and give them a try.

I had never used anything like it and really wasn't sue if they would work or smear when I tried to blend, but for the most part they worked really great. I will be using more of this option in the future. I really like how you can size the images to whatever size you need.

I was really impressed with the vivid colors of these woodless pencils. They colored so nice and smooth and blended even better. I really like them better than my prisma pencils.

When making these cards I also wanted to use some other embellishments that I have been "hoarding" throughout the year. One of my New Years Resolutions this year is to NOT hoard any of my stamping supplies. One these cards I used brads, stickles, ribbon, dazzling diamonds, buttons and rub-ons. I was proud of myself with these! My challenge for you is to try something new and use up those items you have been saving for a special day!

Happy Stamping~

Stamp set: Digi Download Snow Bunnies (C.C. Designs)

Ink: Printer, Rose Red, Ballet Blue

Card stock: Rose Red, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Ballet Blue, Certain Celery, Maine Blueberry DSP, Chocolate Chip DSP, WW, BasicGrey Paper

Other: Brads, Buttons, Stickles, Circle Punches, Scallop Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, White Gel Pen, Paper Piercer, Rub-Ons, Ribbon, Koh-i-noor Woodless Pencils

Happy Heart Day Stamp-a-Stack

Hi Stampers! With Valentine's Day right around the corner I am hosting a stamp-a-stack class in my home on Sunday January 18th, 2009 from 1:00 - 3:00pm. I am offering 2 options for this class.

Option #1: You will receive all pre-cut supplies to complete 6 projects with envelopes featuring the Happy Heart Day stamp set. The stamp set will be supplied for you to take turn with other stampers. Cost of this option is $18.00 ($15.00 for club members).

Option #2: You will receive all pre-cut supplies to complete 6 projects with envelopes and your own Happy Heart Day stamp set to keep. The cost of this option is $38.00 ($35.00 for club members).

All class members are asked to provide their own adhesive, cutting board & scoring blade, and scissors. Space is limited for this class. Please RSVP and have payment to me by January 12th, 2009.

Online Ordering Specials

Hi Stampers! I don't have a project to show you today (I need to get some new batteries for my camera so I can take some pictures and upload them for you) but I do have a special offer for my loyal readers. :0) One of my goals for 2009 is to really get my business off the ground and share what I love with everyone I know. One way I plan to do this is by utilizing my online Stampin' Up! website. Did you know that you can place an order directly online using my website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? What's great about this is that by using my website directly you get the same great opportunities you would if you placed an order with me over the phone or via email. The shipping costs are the same AND any order over $150 still qualifies you for hostess goodies. How great is that? Now you can shop in the comfort of your own home whenever you get the urge. All orders will be shipped directly to you (or where you would like them).

To help promote online ordering I am offering a few specials to the first people to use this option in 2009.
* The first person to place an online order of any kind in 2009 will receive a total of 25 yds. of various Stampin' Up! ribbon. You will receive an assortment of various colors and styles. This will be either delivered or mailed to you (if you are not local)by me after your online order ships.

* The first person to place an online order of $50- $99.99 (before tax and shipping) will receive 25 yds. of various Stampin' Up! ribbon AND an assortment of 100 brads in various colors. This will be either delivered or mailed to you (if you are not local)by me after your online order ships.

* The first person to place an online order of $100-$149.99(before tax and shipping) will receive 25 yds. of various Stampin' Up! ribbon, an assortment of 100 brads in various colors AND the retiring Level 2 Hostess set Fall Flair (new & unmounted). These items will be delivered or mailed to you (if you are not local) by me after your online order ships.

* The first person to place an online order of $150+ (before tax and shipping)will receive a $25 Stampin' Up! gift certificate redeemable through me and all the hostess benefits pertaining to the total dollar amount of the order. The gift certificate will be delivered or mailed (if you are not local) by me after your online order ships.

Just a reminder that the retired stamp set list has been posted and those sets will only be available until January 18th or while supplies last. Hurry and get your favorite sets while they are still available!

Happy New Year!

Hi Stampers! I hope you and your family had a safe and happy new years eve. I hope this year bring much joy and happiness for you all. Check back tomorrow for a special offer I am giving to start the new year out with a BANG!

Happy Stamping~