Criss Cross Card

The explanation for this Criss Cross card is below!

Criss Cross Card

This is another "fun fold" card that uses a criss cross cut. You can find how to make it on Splitcoast Stampers.com under Resources and Criss Cross Card. It makes a great recipe holder too!

Flip Card from Stamp Club

This is called a "Flip Card" because of the way it folds. It was a fun project for stamp club last week! The background is a wheeled on stamp called "Watercolor Joy." The background is Pretty in Pink cardstock with a strip of Bella Rose Designer paper. Dreams Du Jour is the beautiful stamp set used for the flip part of the card. Tomorrow another way to fold from my "Fun Folds" Stamp Club.

Baby Invitations

These are the baby shower invitations I made for my daughter Laurie, expecting in May. I used the large scallop sizzix die and my coluzzel to cut the circles. I had a retired baby set that is still so cute, and the ribbon is from the Sale a Bration caddy. I pierced the little scallops for a finished look and each invitation has a different embellishment. The left uses a "Build a Brad" with a little duck stamped on it. These are really fun to create! The right has a simple punched flower with a Bashful Blue brad. Can't wait for baby Schultz to arrive!

St, Paddy Day and Mojo Monday

I saw an idea for this card in my Stampin Up! magazine, so just used an old Valentine stamp set, some Green Galore, Certainly Celery, and Brown cardstock, added an old button and some ribbon and now I can send my son his box of cookies witih a card! The paper piercing around the edges sets it off don't you think. So now you have my Mojo Monday card too!

Mojo Monday Sketch #75

I needed some inspiration for a new card design and Mojo Monday always provides a new idea. You can go to www.mojomonday.blogspot.com anytime and get some ideas. This card uses the Garden Whimsey stamp set with Cameo Coral and Close to Cocoa inkpads and cardstock. A little strip of Raspberry Tart Designer Paper adds some interest and I love the scallop round and long punches! Add a little paper piercing and...voila, a spring card! I am ready for the trees to start budding, aren't you?

Sizzlet Sample

This card showcases the new "embossslit" die and is so fun and easy to use. It actually cuts out this "Sweetest Stem" found on page 202.
I used the new set called "Pocket Silhouettes" on page 86. The card uses Kiwi Kiss and Rose Red card stock and the stamp was colored with markers. Rose Red grograin ribbon adorns the Raspberry Tart designer paper. The stamp set is really versatile, check out the 3 other "silhouette!" Have you placed your Sale a Bration order yet? So easy, just go to my web site and click "shop now." With any on line order you will receive a free catalog!

Sale A Bration Samples

This is a beautiful card made at my leadership swap with the "Botanical Blooms" Sale A Bration set. Kiwi kiss cardstock and ribbon set off the image stamped in black and restamped in Pacific Point and Kiwi Kiss. The greeting is from the "Heard from the Heart" set on page 138 of the caddy. A little aqua "Fine Supernova" glitter, page 180, adds some dazzle to this card.

Meeting Make n Take One

This is one of the make n' takes from our leadership meeting. It is an 8 by 11 framed project using the following elements:
"On Board So Tweet"using the bird, vine and flower chipboard from the set - page 183 of the caddy. "Good Morning Sunshine" DSP. "Cheep Talk" stamp set. (You can find it on page 90 of the caddy...so cute! ) The alphabet set is"Defining Alphabet" and the saying is "inspire" from the "Define Your Life" stamp set. Pacific Point cardstock and ribbon sets off the blue that pops this fun, framed piece of art you could put in your kitchen or child's room! Don't you love it? The ribbon and flower are actually attached to the outside glass!

Swaps for my demonstrator meeting

I had to make about 18 cards to swap tomorrow at my "Sincerely Stamped" upline meeting. My cards had to be made out of Sale A Bration stamp sets, or accessories. I used the Polka Dot Punches set and the Polka Dot DSP as well as the new 5/8th inch Certainly Celery and So Saffron ribbons. These are all FREE during Sale A Bration with the purchase of $50! It all begins Feb. 1 through March 31st. Tomorrow I will start posting some of the other sample card fronts I traded so you can see how the other Sale A Bration stamp sets look made into card fronts. Watch for new posts each day this week!

Mojo Monday Sketch #71

This is my first Mojo Monday sketch! I found this fun web site not to long ago. Check it out! I used the Stampin Up "Heartfelt" and "Dreams du Jour" stamp sets, along with the new Sale a Bration designer paper "Delicate Dots." Certainly Celery and So Saffron are my cardstock base with Certainly Celery Sale a Bration wide ribbon. The yellow rhinestone brads are fun to embellish this simple card full of squares!

My Swap Cards

This Sunday is my Sincerely Stamped meeting. About 17 of us will swap cards and make several projects, get new ideas and enjoy stamping together. That is one of the benefits of being a Stampin Up! demonstrator! This time we are making our swaps from any of the Sale a Bration stamps and accessories. My little cards are made from the Top Note Big Shot die and the "Delicate Dots" designer paper. I stamped the punch outs with "Polka Dot Punches" as my embellishments, all Sale a Bration products. The Certainly Celery wide ribbon is also a Sale a Bration goodie! I love the colors in these papers...Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, and Sahara Sand. I think I will make a baby scrapbook for my grandson out of this paper...!!! Remember, if you order $50 in Stampin Up products you can choose a Sale a Bration stamp set or accessory shown in the mini cataloq for FREE. Just check my website under promotions and click on the Sale A Bration cataloq. It all begins February 1 through March 31.

Stamp a Stack Class

The girls made some beautiful cards, but unfortunately, I had my camera on the wrong setting when I took the picture of their work! So these are my samples, not their projects!!! ( I'm sorry Debbie and Melody!) Anyway, we had fun and ate chocolate, sugar cookies and Raspberry Zinger tea!

Take a close look at the new punch Eyelet Border! Does't it create a beautiful edge? I give credit to Patty Bennet for this card. The punch, along with many more new products are in the new catalog...check it out! And have a wonderful day!

The New Stampin Up! Catalog is Here!

You are going to love the new catalog! Click on the catalogs on the side bar to view, but be patient...it takes a few minutes to download! Try viewing the Sampler first and I know you will be impressed with the new stamp sets, designer papers, accessories and samples to inspire your stampin creativity! You can also go to my website for ideas and more samples! Stay tuned for the Valentines we make at the Valentine Stamp a Stack class this Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon.

Teacher Bags and....the New Caddy revealed on Monday!

This is the teacher bag I created from the top note die. I folded it in half and added the designer paper and Felt Flurry and Baja Breeze ribbon. Included in the bag: hot chocolate mix and a baggie of marshmellows. I used the medium cello bag to house my goodies. I appreciate all our teachers do! Stay warm my Stampin friends! Look for the new catalog on Monday! It is full of wonderful new stamps, designer papers, ribbons, buttons and more!!! Think about joining my Stamp Club so you can try out all these new products and get some free! To be a part of my Stamp Club simply agree to purchase $15 in products each time we meet in February, March and April. We will made 3 projects you take home, and there will be a drawing each time for a special Stampin Up product! Come join the fun. Just let me know of your interest via email ( see my Stampin Up! website) The first class is Tues. Feb. 3, 6:30-8:30.

Mr. Twigster

I like to leave an encouraging little note for the teacher when I substitute. This one is made from the top note die. I made a little pocket from the Frosty Day designer paper and inserted Mr. Twigster...my note to the teacher is written on the other side. Tangerine Tango cardstock, along with the 5/8th inch Baja Blue grograin striped ribbon add a pop of unexpected winter colors don't you think?. I watercolored Twigster with Baja Blue and Tangerine Tango stamp pad ink and my aqua painter. ( I used another embossing folder with a snowflake design for the background of the TT cardstock! ) Watch for my simple teacher gift in the next post!

Joy Thoughts

It doesn't take much to make me happy, but to find real joy- that happens sometimes unexpectantly. I can't wait for the birth of my first grandchild. That little person will surely fill my heart with joy. It will be a love connection immediately. That is because there will be a relationship to begin and look forward to growing each time I see and hold that little one. I was reading in the Psalms and David said this of his relationship with the Lord, " You will make known to me the path of life; in your presence is fulness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forever." (Psalm 16:11) My real joy comes in this relationship with the Lord too. But it is a fulness, a richness, only because I am getting to know Him better each day...as I trust Him with everything...What are you trusting Him for today? I pray you find joy.

More Valentines

I like to keep trying out the stamps in this "A Happy Heart" set. I also wanted to try out another embossing folder! Just a simple card using Rose Red and Pretty in Pink cardstock, as well as matching ribbon and brads.