Stamping Know Howe

Elementary Elegance Happy Birthday Cards

2012-01-28T10:51:00.002-05:00

When I saw the new 3/8" pleated satin ribbon in the SU! Occasions Mini I knew I had to have them ALL. I decided to match the ribbon up with the new SAB stamp set Elementary Elegance. The result, simple yet elegant birthday cards.

Happy Valentine's Day

2012-01-24T18:29:00.000-05:00

I never thought I would be stating this... I think gnomes are growing on me. Don't worry I am not ready to fill my yard with the little creatures, however, I certainly enjoy this stamp set. My son is a huge fan of the movie, Gnomeo and Juliet, and I plan to create gnome valentines for his classmates.

These cards were created using lots of FREE Sale-A-Bration stuff as well as new products from the Occasions Mini.

Be Mine Card Recipe: Gnome Sweet Gnome Stamp Set, Outlined Occasions Stamp Set, Whisper White CS, Soft Suede CS, Poppy Parade CS, Everyday Enchantment DSP, Framelits Dies - Labels Collection, Everyday Enchantment Ribbon - Lucky Limeade, Jewelry Tags Punch, Poppy Parade Classic Ink, Pool Party Classic Ink, Lucky Limeade Classic Ink

Love You Just The Way You Are Card Recipe: Gnome Sweet Gnome Stamp Set, Outlined Sprinkled Stamp Set, Whisper White CS, Peach Parfait CS, Poppy Parade CS, Everyday Enchantment DSP, Framelits Dies - Labels Collection, 3/8" Pear Pizzazz Pleated Satin Ribbon - Lucky Limeade, Poppy Parade Classic Ink

Sale-A-Bration 2012

2012-01-24T18:13:00.000-05:00

January 24 - March 31, 2012

During Sale-A-Bration (SAB), you can earn FREE products. For every $50 in merchandise you purchase during the dates above you can choose a FREE product out of the SAB catalog. There are new SAB stamp sets, ribbons, brads, and paper. There are also a few 2011-2012 IB&C stamps and products featured in the SAB catalog you can choose as your FREE product.

Have you been thinking about joining the Stampin' Up! family? The Starter Kit is normally $175. So during SAB you will save $50 PLUS get a free pack of DSP (or digital downloads) for a year just for signing up before March 31st!!!

Contact me if you're interested in joining my team!

Online Extravaganza

2011-11-21T07:53:00.000-05:00

It's Good To Be The Hostess Promotion

2011-11-02T07:50:00.000-04:00

Have you heard... From November 1-December 15, 201, hostesses will receive an additional $35 in free Stampin' Up! products when they hold a workshop totaling $350 or more (excluding tax and shipping)! This is in addition to all the other benefits they already get as a Stampin' Up! hostess. See Promotion Flyer!

Things to Remember:

If you don't have time for a party this offer is good for customer orders as well. Get a few friends together and place an order! Online orders do not qualify for this promotion. Call me and I will be happy to help!
Orders must be $350 or more to qualify.
Orders larger than $350 are not eligible for additional hostess free merchandise dollars. For example, a $700 workshop does not receive $70 in additional dollars. All orders over $350 always receive $35 in additional free hostess dollars.
Hostesses may use their additional $35 in free merchandise on any catalog/mini catalog products.

Clearance Rack!!!!

2011-10-03T07:59:00.002-04:00

Have you checked out Stampin' Up!'s Clearance Rack? It has been recently updated.

Items start at $1.99!

Punches start at $4.99!

And nothing is over $15.99!

Christmas is around the corner. These items would make great gifts for the crafters in your life. Or better yet, treat yourself and do it on a budget!

Click the link to get started.
http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=493

2011-10-03T07:38:00.000-04:00

Dates: October 1-31, 2011

Promotion Details: The Big Shot is a big deal! And during October, any new recruit who signs up during the promotion period will receive a Sizzix Big Shot Machine or $100 in Stampin' Up! products of their choice from any of our current catalogs.

Things to Note:

· New recruits who use the online IDA will be given access to the Promotional Product Bonus order type in OEX approximately one hour after they complete their online IDA (they will be provided a link to OEX for this redemption via e-mail). In this order type, they will either enter the item number for the Big Shot (item 113439) or the item numbers for up to $100 in Stampin' Up! products. Products can be chosen from any current catalog and shipping is free!

New Recruits should ensure that their free total comes as close as possible to $100 without going over since the Promotional Product Bonus order type will not allow items beyond $100 to be added to the order.

Those who mail in their IDAs can simply list the items they want for free on their accompanying order form.

New recruits will have until November 30, 2011, to redeem their product bonus.

Starter Kit

· New recruits may purchase the standard or Digital+ Starter Kit, and may add the Stampin' Memories, Definitely Decorative, or My Digital Studio Software Add-On for the regular add-on price.

New recruits may substitute a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder ($7.95 or less; see pages 218-219) for the Always Bird Décor Elements (p. 233) that comes standard in the Starter Kit.

New recruits who join Stampin' Up! during this promotion are still eligible for any programs available to a new recruit, including but not limited to the Extra 10% Instant Income offer, Stampin' Start, and the opportunity to purchase a Business Booster Kit.

Out On A Limb For Halloween

2011-09-29T15:18:00.000-04:00

Cat Card: Out On A Limb Stamp Set, Grateful Greetings Stamp Set, Whisper White CS, Pumpkin Pie CS, Basic Black CS, Basic Gray CS, Spider Web Embossing Folder, Scallop Squares Duo Die, 3/8” Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Ribbon, White Baker’s Twine, Extra-Large Tag Punch, Large Tag Punch, Eyelet, More Mustard Classic Ink, Basic Black Classic Ink, and Wisteria Wonder Classic Ink

Witch Card: Out On A Limb Stamp Set, Grateful Greetings Stamp Set, Whisper White CS, Wisteria Wonder CS, Basic Black CS, Basic Gray CS, 2-1/2” Circle Punch, More Mustard Classic Ink, Basic Black Classic Ink, and Wisteria Wonder Classic Ink, and 3/8” Wisteria Wonder Ruffled Ribbon

Thank goodness for friends that let you use their beautiful stamp sets!

2011-07-13T23:34:00.000-04:00

NEW Stamp Set "Little Additions" using NEW In-Colors

New Favorite Set - Baby Cards Using the Button Buddies!

2011-07-13T17:00:00.000-04:00

Open House Make-And-Take Cards

2011-07-11T13:27:00.000-04:00

A special thanks to all the ladies who attended my Open House. I truly enjoyed creating and stamping with all of you. I hope you had as much fun as I did! Be on the lookout for Stamp Camp dates in August and September! Hope to see you then.

New Stamps and New Colors!

Hostess Set from the 2011 Summer Mini - Love & Care
Colors - Chocolate Chip, Pool Party (new in-color), and Island Indigo (new in-color)
Ribbon - NEW 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon in Chocolate Chip

Hostess Set from the 2011-2012 IB&C - Faith in Nature
Colors - Early Expresso, Whisper White, and Calypso Coral (new in-color)

New Set from the 2011-2012 IB&C - Delicate Doilies
Colors - Whisper White and Pumpkin Pie
New DSP -Flirtatious Speciality #122360

New Idea Book & Catalog Open House

2011-06-22T16:28:00.002-04:00

It's an Open House!!!! Help me kick off the New Idea Book and Catalog (IB&C) for 2011- 2012 on Friday, July 8th, from 12:00pm til 5:00pm. Stay for an hour or all five!!!! Contact me to reserve your catalog.

46660 Robert Leon Drive
Lexington Park, MD 20653
301-862-4729 (home)
240-561-5372 (cell)
howe6@verizon.net (email)
www.heatherhowe.stampinup.net (SU! site)

WHY come?

·         There will be three make-and-take projects! You can stay all afternoon or pop in when it is convenient for you. Kids are welcome! Craft projects will be available for them to partake in.

·         NEW IB&C 2011-2012 will be available for $5.00 ($4.95 off)!!

·         Bring a friend and receive your NEW IB&C 2011-2012 for FREE!!!

·         Make a purchase during the Open House and I will pay the shipping (10%) and tax (6%)!!!!

Make-and-Take Sneak Peek! (Faux Mother of Pearl Technique)

Stamp Camp Cards

2011-06-22T16:06:00.001-04:00

I thought I would share with you cards that my Stamp Camp ladies created during the May and June Stamp Camps. Thank you ladies for making my Stamp Camps such a pleasure to host. Love you all!

Masculine May's Manly Thank You Card

Masculine May's Dear Father Card

Masculine May's Father's Day Easel Card

Punch Art Thinking of You Card

Bold Blossom Thank You Card

Punch Art 4 You Flower Card

Upcoming Stamp Camps

2011-05-14T15:08:00.002-04:00

Do you really want to see the products demonstrated but don’t have time to host? Then stop by one of the two STAMP CAMPS I will be hosting. They are three hour events with three make-and-take projects. And, as always, they are free. I hope you can work at least one into your schedule. You are welcome to attend BOTH of them! Bring a friend and receive a free SU! product from me. Call or email me to reserve your spot(s).

Stamp Camp Dates
• Saturday, May 21st, from 10:00am – 1:00pm Theme – Masculine May (We will be making cards with male recipients in mind.)

• Sunday June 12th, from 2:00pm – 5:00pm Theme – Punch Party (We will be making cards showcasing the versatility of SU! punches.)

Masculine May Contest Entries

2011-05-14T15:03:00.000-04:00

Bexx Pyne - Lexington Park, MD

Carolyn Price - Lexington Park, MD

Masculine May Contest

2011-05-14T14:53:00.001-04:00

It's contest time!!! To all the ladies on my mailing list: all you have to do is create a project (a card, a scrapbook page, or a 3-D project) incorporating the products I have given you. You must use at least one of the three postage stamp pieces of cardstock. You must also use the baker’s twine and the piece of Nautical Expedition DSP you have been given. You must use a part of these products but not necessarily the entire product I have given. For example, you may only need a 2x2 square of the DSP for your card. You may add any other embellishments you need to complete your project. You MAY use non-SU! products. You can use any tools (paper piercer, punch, crimper, etc.) to complete your project. All I ask is that you submit original work.

After you create your project email me a picture of it. I will post the picture on my blog site for everyone to enjoy. I will post contest entries as they come in. I will give you credit for your work by including your name and hometown under the picture of your work. On May 31st I will draw a name from those who have participated and that stamper will win a Classic Stampin’ Pad (any color).

What do you have to lose? Nothing! Everyone will finish this contest with a newly completely project to share. One lucky stamper will get a Classic Stampin’ Pad of their choosing for FREE.

Not on my mailing list and want to be, email me at howe6@verizon.net.

Create a Cupcake Birthday Set

2011-03-09T10:50:00.007-05:00

My goal was to create birthday cards that could be sent to my male friends as well as my female friends. I guess this is as non-frilly as I can get. :-)

Supplies Used

Stamp Set: Create a Cupcake
Colors: Whisper White, Marina Mist, and Cherry Cobbler
Punches: Build a Cupcake, Modern Label, Dotted Scallop Ribbon, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle, and 1 3/4" Circle, Real Red Brad
Embellishments: Bitty Buttons, 1/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon, Hodgepodge Hardware, and Thread

Because I Care - Stamp Camp Card

2011-02-13T19:08:00.006-05:00

I just love the simplicity of this card!

Materials:

Stamp Sets - Because I Care(hostess), Tiny Tags (#118091)

Paper- Pretty in Pink cardstock, Lap of Luxery DSP (#120436), Basic Gray cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock

Ink - Basic Gray, Pretty in Pink

Ribbon - 5/8" Basic Gray Satin Ribbon

Bigz Dies - Two Tags (#115954)

Punch - 1 3/8" Circle Large (#44)

and last - Antique Brads (#117273) - one of my all-time favorite embellishments!!

Just For You - Tissue Paper Technique

2011-02-13T18:46:00.004-05:00

Materials:
Stamp Set - Just Believe (#116948)
Paper - Garden Green textured cardstock, Rose Red textured cardstock, Whisper White cardstock
Ink - Graden Green, Rose Red
Ribbon - 1/2" Rose Red Seam Binding Ribbon
Punch - Large Oval (#42), Scallop Oval Extra-Large (#19)
Other SU! material - Linen Thread, Cherry Cobbler Designer Button
Others - white tissue paper

Tissue Techique -
I first stamped the large floral image, from the Just Believe stamp set, on whisper white cardstock. Then I applied 2-way glue to the edges of the cardstock and around the image. (I tried not to touch the inked image for fear of smearing the image.) I then careful placed a piece of white tissue paper over the cardstock smoothing out the paper as I layed it down. I used a piece of tissue paper a little large than the cardstock. I did not measure because I found it is easier to trim the tissue paper off rather than cut the paper to exact measurements without tearing it. I then stamped an image on top of the tissue paper with Graden Green. I love the effect! Hope you like it too.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Easter Blossoms - Stamp Camp

2011-02-11T16:00:00.009-05:00

Materials:

Stamp Set - Easter Blossoms (#121905)

Paper - Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Baja Breeze

Ink - Soft Suede and Baja Breeze

Ribbon - 1/2" Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon

Punch - Decorative Label (#120907)
Embosslits - Beautiful Wings
Jewels - Basic Pearls

Scrunch Technique -
To scrunch up the ribbon:
1. Fray one of the ends of the ribbon.
2. Find a piece of thread traveling lengthwise down the ribbon.
3. Now pull. Adjust the scrunched part you are creating, as you pull, pushing the ribbon along to get the desired affect.

Blueberry Crisp Birthday

2011-01-31T16:02:00.009-05:00

It's Mario Time!

2011-01-31T15:49:00.001-05:00

Mario Birthday Invitation
and
Mario and Luigi Thank You

Double Slider Card

Stampin Up! Sale-A-Bration

2011-01-31T10:21:00.003-05:00

Occasions Mini 2011 Challenge - Entries

2011-01-10T06:27:00.018-05:00

And the winner is... Carolyn Price! Carolyn has chosen the Sale-A-Bration set Happy Together (#123891). Well, actually, it is a set from the Idea Book and Catalog that SU! allows you pick in lieu of a one in the Sale-A-Bration brochure. Many Congrats!!!! Thank you ladies for partipating and sharing. Stayed tuned for more challenges to come!

Bexx Pyne

Lexington Park, MD

Amanda Brelage

Lexington Park, MD

Carolyn Price

Lexington Park, MD

Carol Trent

Lexington Park, MD

Cassie Summers

Fredericksburg, VA

Stella Banks

Mechanicsville, MD

Jaime Canter

Piney Point, MD

Occasions Mini Catalog 2011 Challenge

2011-01-08T18:48:00.020-05:00

The challenge is underway! Everyone on my mailing list has received (or should soon) my Occasions Mini Catalog Flyer. I have given you a challenge. Will you accept? Well, you have nothing to lose.

All you have to do is create a paper project incorporating the three products I gave you. You must use all three items (Springtime Vintage DS Paper, Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, and the Springtime Vintage Button). You do not necessarily have to use all of the product. You may add any additional paper, ribbon, buttons, etc. to your projects. You can use any stamp sets and other craft tools you need to complete your work of art. You may use non-SU! materials.

All I ask is that you submit your own original work.

After you have created your project email me a photo (howe6@verizon.net). I will post it below giving you credit for your work. On January 25th I will draw a name from those who have participated and that stamper will earn a SAB product from me. The winner gets to pick whatever they want from the SAB catalog.

Easy, right??? So get stamping!

Online Spectacular

2010-11-23T14:20:00.002-05:00

Click on the following link to see a list of everything on SALE!!!
http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Online_Spectacular_flyer_US.pdf

2010-11-23T14:16:00.000-05:00

Stamp Camp - Holiday Theme

2010-10-24T12:02:00.003-04:00

Hello ladies!!!

I had a FABULOUS time yesterday during my first Stamp Camp of the holiday season. I hope everyone who attended did, as well. We made a few Thanksgiving and Christmas cards (see previous posts). What a great way to get in the holiday spirit!

These camps are designed to teach techniques in a comfortable, informal setting. My goal is to keep the groups to no more than 7 ladies. I will open new dates if the need arises. The camps are absolutely FREE events. And there is no pressure to purchase anything. I really just want to share my excitement for stamping and the techniques I have learned over the years.

Do you want to make it to one? The next Stamp Camp will be held on November 18th from 11:00am-1:00pm. The last Stamp Camp will be held December 3rd from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Contact me if you would like to attend. Hope to see you then!

Heather

Stamp Camp Christmas Cards

2010-10-24T11:31:00.003-04:00

SU! Materials
Stamps Used: Bells and Boughs (#120831)
Cardstock Used: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso
Designer Series Paper Used: Deck the Halls DSP (#120810)
Classic Ink Used: Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Always Artichoke, Early Espresso
Ribbon Used: Victoria 5/8" (#118481)
Other Items Used: 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Extra-Large, 1 3/4" Circle Extra-Large

SU! Materials

Stamps Used: Four the Holidays (#116921)

Cardstock Used: Marina Mist, Baja Breeze, Whisper White

Classic Ink Used: Marina Mist

Ribbon - Marina Mist 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (#119257)

Other Items Used: Big Shot, Embossing Folder - Northern Flurry (#120902), Sponges

Stamp Camp Thanksgiving Cards

2010-10-24T11:20:00.003-04:00

SU! Materials

Stamps Used: Grateful Greetings (#116511), Inspired by Nature (#111656)

Cardstock Used: More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip

Classic Ink Used: More Mustard, Chocolate Chip

Other items used: Sponges, Linen Thread

Thank You Card Set

2010-09-03T15:43:00.004-04:00

I made this set of thank you cards using the First Day stamp set (118521) in the SU! Summer Mini. Hope Layne's Kindergarten teacher likes them!

Playing with some new SU! stuff ... what a hoot!

2010-08-18T13:52:00.003-04:00

Supplies Used
Stamp Set: Because I Care
Paper: Baja Breeze CS, Very Vanilla CS, Crumb Cake CS, Soft Suede CS, Elegant Soiree DSP, Lap of Luxury DSP
Punches: Two Step Owl (118074), 2 3/8" Scallop Circle (118874), 1 3/4" Circle Extra-Large (119850)
Ribbon: Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon
Other Items Used: Antique Brads (117273) LOVE THEM!!!, Basic Pearls (119247)

Thoughts and Prayers

2010-08-06T22:24:00.005-04:00

Thinking of You... (inside) Please know that I care.

Praying for You... (inside) Praying for friends to comfort you, faith to uphold you, and loving memories to heal your heart.

Supplies Used
Stamp Set - Thoughts and Prayers
Paper - Crumb Cake, Bashful Blue, Always Artichoke
Ink - Crumb Cake, Bashful Blue, Always Artichoke
Other Items Used - Big Shot with Top Note Die, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, top card - 5/8" Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon retired :-( and bottom card - linen thread and hemp twine

Back to School Vintage Vogue Style!

2010-08-06T15:00:00.008-04:00

My daughter is heading off to middle school this year. Wow, the years have flown by! She gets to have her very own locker. Apparently this is a big deal. I can't remember back that far. So we have been on the search for an organizer to adhere to the inside of her locker door. Easy task, right? Wrong! Her locker is only 6" wide (if that) and we have not been able to find an organizer that will fit. My solution ... I will make her one! She has seen it (minus the Mommy note) and loves it. Thank goodness!

It holds a mini composition book, a few spare pencils/pens, and clip(s). It has a Top Note mini magnet board for important notes. The "pocket" at the bottom can hold a few other things (i.e. lip gloss - no lipstick for her yet, erasers, pencil sharpener).

My plan is to put my little note on the board after we have toured the school and she has practiced opening her locker 100 times. Daddy will have to distract her enough for me to add the good luck note and a mini chocolate bar in case she needs a midday pick-me-up.

Thanks for visiting! Happy Stamping!

Supplies Used

Stamp Set - Vintage Vogue (117690)

Paper - Basic Black, Real Red, Presto Patterns Specialty DSP (117175)

Ink - Real Red

Other Items Used - Big Shot (113439) with Top Note Die (113463), Magnet Sheets (119816), 1" Circle Punch (119868), and 5/8" Basic Black Satin Ribbon, Lots of Sticky Strip (104294) - I do not want this to fall apart after a week :-)

What does Perfect Plum, Blushing Bride, and Pear Pizzazz have in common?

2010-08-05T19:18:00.012-04:00

I used these three SU! colors in both of my cards! (I am in a dorky mood; can you tell?)

Vintage Vogue Friends

Supplies Used

Stamp Set - Vintage Vogue (117690)

Paper - Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Perfect Plum, and Blushing Bride

Ink - Pear Pizzazz, Perfect Plum, Blushing Bride

Other Items Used - Basic Pearls (119247)

Eastern Blooms Thank You

Supplies Used

Stamp Sets - Eastern Blooms (111626) and Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Paper- Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Perfect Plum, and Blushing Bride

Ink - Perfect Plum, Pear Pizzazz

Other Items Used - Fancy Flower Punch (118073), 1" Circle Punch (119868), and Big Shot (113439) with Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335)

It's the Thought Stamp Set

2010-07-29T19:35:00.005-04:00

Hello Stampers! I decided to take the stamp set It's the Thought and make a card with every stamp. I rarely do this but I thought, why not. I chose to use many different colors and layouts. I will post specifics this weekend. Happy Stamping! Thanks for visiting.

Want this darling set for FREE...

2010-07-26T14:33:00.007-04:00

Darling Dots (retired) #113708 - hostess level 1

...well, all you have to do is play and win! This is an extremely simple contest. There are three easy steps.

1. FOLLOW ME. The follow me icon can be found on the right hand side of my blog.

2. COMMENT. Please give me feedback on one of my posts! Think this contest is a great idea? Let me know. Has a card inspired you? Share that with me.

3. RECOMMEND. All you have to do is recommend my blog to a friend and have him/her follow me. When she/he does send me an email at howe6@verizon.net with your information and the information of the person you recommended who is now following. (You can not recommend someone who was already following before the contest began.)

All of this must be completed no later that 8:00am eastern time, Monday, August 2nd. Easy enough, RIGHT? :-) Everyone who participates in these three activities will have their name put in THE basket. (It is my special basket I hold all of my workshop drawings from. I will draw one name at 9:00am eastern time on Monday, August 2nd! I will notify the winner by email and, with permission, post his/her name and blog site.

If you are already following me and have posted a comment, thank you! You only need to do one more step.

Some of you may be wondering why am I doing this? Well, it is simple. There are soooo many blogs out there and my new blog might get lost in cyber world. I don't want that to happen. I want to share my work with you and inspire your next great project. I LOVE Stampin' Up! products and I want to share that love with everyone. I want you to know you have demonstrator committed to helping you throughout your stamping journey whether it means getting you the preferred pricing for Stampin' Up! items, giving you advise on products, or helping you with a craft project. I love stamping and want you to love it just as much! Some of you just need to know how to start and others of you are seasoned stampers looking for fresh, different ideas. I want this blog to be about both.

Thank you all for visiting my site and Happy Stamping!

Punched Posies Thank You

2010-07-24T20:30:00.003-04:00

I have been really wanting to use this set from the Summer Mini and finally got the chance tonight. This set, Punched Posies, is a level 2 Hostess set. With a $300 Workshop you can get this set FREE! Most of the stamps in this set coordinate with Stampin' Up! punches. I am not a fan of cutting things out so I was definitely drawn to this set.

I was not very creative tonight and decided to use the NEW Color Coach for a color combo idea; I was really happy with the results. Hope you like it too and thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping!

Supply List
Stamp Set - Punched Posies (mini hostess 118535) and Because I Care (IBC hostess 118384)
Paper - Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Ink - Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso
Ribbon - 1/8"Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon (119254)
Other items used - 1-3/4"Scallop Circle Punch (119854)

Smooch Spritz Samples

2010-07-23T08:46:00.014-04:00

Smooched Vintage Vogue Birthday Wishes

I love Smooch Spritz! For this card I used a combination of two smooch spritzers offered. I smooched the paper and the ribbon! I don't have a Color Catcher (121093) so it was a little messy. However I think it was worth it. Enjoy! Smooch away...

Supply List
Stamp Sets - Vintage Vogue (117690) and Watercolor Trio (117050)
Paper - River Rock CS, Soft Suede CS, Presto Patterns DS Paper (in the mini 117175)
Ink - Soft Suede, River Rock
Ribbon - 1/4" Whisper White grosgrain ribbon sprayed with gold foil smooch spritz
Other Items Used - Smooch Spritz Log Cabin (119921) and Gold Foil (118770), Two-Step Bird Punch, Curly Label Punch, Build-A-Brad

Smooched July 4th Card

I thought I would share the very first card I created using Smooch Spritz. For this card I used Vanilla Shimmer SS. It is a subtle addition to the card. The spritz is more noticeable in person than in the photo.

Supply List
Stamp Set - July Fourth (mini 118523)
Paper - Whisper White CS, Cherry Cobbler CS, and Not Quite Navy CS
Ink - Whisper White Craft Ink, Not Quite Navy
Ribbon - 5/8" Organza Ribbon
Other Items Used - Smooch Spritz Vanilla Shimmer, Star Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch

Playful Pieces Get Well Wishes

2010-07-21T10:37:00.004-04:00

New Hostess Set and Different Colors! I had to hide the Marina Mist. Blue is my favorite color soooo I had to add a little Not Quite Navy to this card. :-)

Super simple card! Many sentiments will work with this card.

Supply List

Stamp Sets - Playful Pieces (Hostess 119993) and Teeny Tiny Wishes (114968)

Paper - Cajun Craze, Not Quite Navy, More Mustard, Very Vanilla

Ink - Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze, Garden Green

Other items used - Hemp Twine, Boho Blossom Punch, Crop-A-Dile (for small circle in the center of the flower)

Watercolor Trio Hello

2010-07-21T10:26:00.005-04:00

Okay, one more card using the stamp set Watercolor Trio and the colors Crumb Cake and Marina Mist. Can you tell this set and these colors are some of my favorites?

Supply List
Stamp Sets - Watercolor Trio (117050) and Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
Paper - Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Very Vanilla
Ink - Marina Mist, Crumb Cake
Other items used - Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Hemp Twine, Linen Thread, Jewelry Tag Medium

Watercolor Trio thank you

2010-07-20T13:42:00.005-04:00

I love these colors together so much that I had to create another card using them.

Supply List

Stamp Set - Watercolor Trio (117050), Because I Care (hostess 118384)

Ink - Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Pacific Point, Old Olive

Paper - Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Very Vanilla

Ribbon - 5/8" Old Olive Satin Ribbon

Other items used - Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Sponge

Watercolor Trio Birthday Wishes

2010-07-20T13:15:00.005-04:00

Hello everyone! I am posting my first card to my blog site. This is a very exciting time for me. I am so happy to share my creation with you so let me get started. Enjoy!

Supply List
Stamp set - Watercolor Trio (117050)
Ink - Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Pacific Point, Old Olive
Paper - Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Very Vanilla
Ribbon - 1/8" Marina Mist Taffeta ribbon
Other items used - Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Sponge

My First Blog Post!

2010-07-12T09:05:00.003-04:00

After noticing many of my friends creating blog sites I felt the need to jump on the bandwagon. Besides I couldn't think of a better way to share my stamping creations with all of my friends and family. So here goes...