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Friday, July 17, 2009
More Animal Stories
On the front of the card, I also used Silver Brads. This would also be a good place to incorporate the Deal of the Week, Square Fire Rhinestone Brads. The pumpkin and yellow would coordinate nicely with the Crushed Curry and add a little bling to the card.
On the inside, I've added the cupcakes from The More the Merrier Set. And, I have to be honest and confess a mistake. Originally, I stamped three cupcakes on the right side, direclty on the Crushed Curry card stock. However, when I stamped the same image on the left side, I failed to line things up the way I wanted and ended up with part of the cupcakes being cut off on the top. I was so frustrated with myself as it is not easy to correct something that close to the edge. Although not a perfect solution or my preferred solution, I opted to stamp the cupcakes on Whisper White Card Stock and then adhere them over the previously stamped images. I like to call these situations: creative opportunities. Though , in this case, I still wish that I would have gotten it right the first time around. :0)
God Bless and Happy Stamping!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Animal Stories Birthday
Before I get to work on some new creations, let me finish up the creations from a couple of weeks ago. This card uses lots of new products from the current 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog. Here is the recipe:
Stamp Sets:
- Animal Stories (Item #116716)
- The More the Merrier (Level 3 Hostess Set)
- Teeny Tiny Wishes (Item #115370)
- Full of Life (Item #111500)
- Whisper White (Item #100730)
- Melon Mambo (Item #115320)
- Bermuda Bay (Item #115317)
- Melon Mambo (Item #115656)
- Rich Razzleberry (Item #115658)
- Watercolor Pencils (Item #101879)
- Stampin' Dimensionals (Item #104430)
- Snail Adhesive (Item #104332)
This card is certainly appropriate for a child's birthday. Next, I need to design a card using the elephant that is appropriate for an adult since my mom likes elephants. I have some time to work on it since her birthday is in October.
I hope you enjoy this card and stamp set. I'll have more cards featuring this set in the future.
God Bless & Happy Stamping!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
OPEN STUDIO NIGHT - July 17th at 6:30 PM
Not currently working on a project? I will have some kits available for purchase, including a 10 for $10 card kits for birthdays and thank yous.
This event will earn you one ticket in the Summer Attendance Challenge. If you also make a purchase, you can earn even more tickets! I look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, please email me for details.
God Bless and Happy Stamping!
A Flower for All Seasons
I hope to get a few more projects and cards posted this week. However, no promises as this week I'm helping with Vacation Bible School at our church in Bellevue. We are doing a science lab theme and I get to play the wild and wacky Professor Wilma. I have a trusty side kick, Professor Harold. So far, after day one, we are having a great time.
Now on to a card, since that is what you are all here for. :0) This card features The Flower for All Seasons Stamp Set. I have to admit, I mostly got this card because of the cute stamp with the frog. I'm a sucker for stamps with frogs! I stamped each of the four images onto a separate square of Very Vanilla card stock and then colored the images with my watercolor pencils. I adhered to a piece of Crushed Curry Card stock and then attached to the front of my card made of Soft Suede. I added the sentiment from Season of Friendship, stamped with the Soft Suede onto the Very Vanilla and adhered to the Crushed Curry.
On the inside of the card, I used the Modern Word Window punch to make an opening in the Very Vanilla Card Stock. I then stamped "friend to friend" from the new Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set onto a small piece of crushed curry card stock and centered it in the open window. This leaves plenty of space on the inside for a note from the sender while still allowing for something on the inside of the card.
The new In Colors are slowly helping get over my grief at loosing the former ones, particularly Baja Breeze. It looks like the only therapy I'll need to get over this loss is Stampin' therapy. :0)
God Bless and Happy Stamping!
Monday, July 13, 2009
DEAL OF THE WEEK!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Autumn Days Card
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Stampin' Up!™ Big Shot
- Stampin’ Up! Thanks (Embosslits)
- Stampin’ Up! Final Press (Embossing Folders)
- Stampin’ Up! Perfect Details (Textured Plates)
- Stampin’ Up! Two Tags (Bigz Dies)
- Stampin’ Up! Fancy Favor (Bigz XL Dies)
To enter the contest, I just have to post a blog mentioning the contest and demanding that I get the dies.
I'll take it one step further, not only do I want you to check out the contest, I want you to check out the entire site and see all the wonderful cards, ideas and projects, especially those using the Big Shot. And now, I'll rave about the Big Shot... For those who have previously visited my blog, you know that the Big Shot is one of my favorite tools. I love to incorporate the Big Shot into many of my projects. And, I'm not the only one in my family who loves the Big Shot. My youngest daughter, Tessa, loves it as well. (Contest judges, that's Tessa in the photo there. If I don't win, it'll break her heart. We need that Fancy Favor for her upcoming birthday!)
So, there is my entry. I'd love to win the contest.
God Bless and Happy Stamping!
Wings of Friendship - A Level 2 Hostess Set
- Bashful Blue, Whisper White and Kraft card stock.
- Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink and Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
- Regal Rose and Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers
- Very Vanilla Hodge Podge Hardware (Brads and Designer Label)
- Pretty in Pink 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
- Designer Label Punch
- Stampin' Dimensionals
- Snail Adhesive
I also spent some time embellishing the inside of the card. I went a little overboard with the inside top. It was one of those things that once I started, it kind of snowballed on me. It started out as a method of disguising the fact that I chose not to wrap the ribbon all the way around the card front. I wanted to hide the cut ends.
If you enjoy this stamp set, consider hosting a workshop or catalog show. Stampin' Up! has some great promotions including the Deal of the Week. As a hostess, you'll also receive your own free copy of the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog. And, as a bonus, all my hostesses receive a special gift from me. Contact me today to learn more about hosting a show!
God Bless & Happy Stamping!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Summer Attendance Challenge Update
For those who took advantage of the Last Chance Promotion, you may be wondering if you made a purchase which qualified for bonus tickets. To satisfy curiosity, here are the Last Chance Stamp sets which earned purchasers bonus tickets:
- Just B
- Life's a Breeze
- A Little Birdie Told Me
- One Smart Cookie
- Pretty Amazing
If you purchased one of the above sets in the month of June, you have earned 5 additional entries in the Summer Attendance Challenge! Congratulations to those who earned additional tickets.
For those who missed out, remember, there are more chances to earn tickets. Forgot how? Here are the details again:
“Summer School” is in session! During the months of June, July, and August, you will have an opportunity to win a $25 gift certificate for Stampin' Up! Products (This promotion available only through Charity Lawson). Each time you attend a class/open studio, place an order, or host a Stampin' Up! Workshop, your name will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 gift certificate. There will only be 2 lucky winners! The more entries you have, the better your chances.Increase your chances to win by:
- Attend an Open Studio: 1 ticket
- Attend a Technique Class: 2 tickets
- Place a $50 Order: 3 tickets
- Place a $75 Order: 4 tickets
- Place a $100 Order: 5 tickets
- Host a Workshop/Catalog Show: 10 tickets
Earn 1 Bonus Ticket for each friend/guest you bring to Open Studio or a Technique Class and for any referrals. The challenge begins June 1 and ends on August 31, 2009. Winners will be notified in September. This promotion is only available through Charity Lawson, Independent Demonstrator.
God Bless & Happy Stamping!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
The More the Merrier - Part II
I know it is hard to think about winter themed cards in July, especially after the chilly winter those of us in the Seattle area are trying to forget. But, since The More the Merrier set includes some cute snowmen, I thought I'd make a card featuring these snowmen. As with the other cards, I used my watercolor pencils to color the snowmen. I also masked off the snowmen and sponged some Brilliant Blue in the background. I'm not sure you can tell in the photo, but I added some Dazzling Diamonds along the ground and in the sky. It's far better in person.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The More the Merrier - Part I
You can only get this stamp set by hosting a qualifying show. Email me to find out more!