Julie's Stamping Spot

Quick Cupcake Cards

2009-07-14T21:19:00.007-05:00

Here are some more cards I made up at Mom's house over the 4th. I used the level 3 Hostess set called "The More the Merrier" and colored just one of the cupcakes from the row for each card, then I colored it in with the new In Color markers. I couldn't decide where to stamp the greeting. I think I like it better on the right side, under the cupcake.

The finished cards are 3-1/2" x 5-1/2".

Supplies: The More the Merrier, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Rich Razzleberry marker & cardstock, Crushed Curry marker, Melon Mambo marker, Basic Black marker, Whisper White Craft ink & cardstock, 1-1/4 & 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Scallop Circle Punch, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Very Thankful Turtle

2009-07-13T20:27:00.004-05:00

Through the Making a Difference program, Stampin' Up! partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Each year, the company donates $100,000 to the organization. In addition, they design an exclusive stamp set to promote the partnership with RMHC, and donate a portion of the proceeds from the each sale of that set. To date, more than $95,000 has been donated from RMHC stamp set sales.

This year's stamp set, called Very Thankful, is featured on the inside back cover of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog. This versatile set of four features different style stamps that all say "thank you". It was one of the first stamp sets on my list from the new catalog.

The finished card is 3-1/2" x 5-1/2".

Supplies: Very Thankful, Certainly Celery marker & cardstock, Old Olive marker & cardstock, Jet Black Staz-On Ink, Ruby Red Craft ink & marker, Whisper White cardstock, Sahara Sand marker, 2-way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Scallop Edge Punch, So Tweet Chipboard

To place an order for these supplies or other Stampin' Up! products, visit my website at http://juliedavison.stampinup.net/ and "Shop Now"

Deal of the Week #3: Rhinestone Brads

2009-07-13T11:22:00.004-05:00

Razzleberry Butterfly Card

2009-07-12T22:36:00.005-05:00

I debated whether or not to get the new Butterfly Punch, but ended up choosing it as part of my free hostess merchandise on a recent order. I just love free stuff! This punch coordinates perfectly with the Flight of the Butterfly stamp set.

Supplies: Flight of the Butterfly, Orchid Opulence ink & cardstock, Rich Razzleberry ink & cardstock, 1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Butterfly Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

To order these and other Stampin' Up! products, go to my website and "Shop Now" http://juliedavison.stampinup.net

Feeling Fallish

2009-07-11T20:40:00.007-05:00

Stacey's Jewelry Color Inspiration Challenge #44 has me feeling sort of fall-ish! I used the new Level 1 Hostess set Holiday Best with the Cast-a-Spell DSP to create two cards for fall holidays.

Give Thanks is a 4" x 4" card. It was my second creation, but I think I like it better than the first. The design is very clean and simple.

Here's the other card, it's 3-1/2" x 5-1/2". I was having lots of issue with the ribbon and it didn't turn out quite the way I had planned.

Supplies: Holiday Best, Baroque Motifs, More Mustard ink/marker & cardstock, Perfect Plum marker, Really Rust marker & cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Cast-a-Spell DSP, 5/8" Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon, Earth Elements Brads, Wide Oval Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Leftovers Card

2009-07-11T13:02:00.004-05:00

Earlier this week, when I made a card for the Mojo Monday Sketch, I had some leftover stamped images and paper scraps from some earlier drafts. Before I cleaned up, I used some of those leftover pieces and put together a quick card. Get the most out of your stamping time and use your "leftovers" to create one more card in 10 minutes or less. Post a picture of your creation and link it to the comments section of this post.

Finished card size is 3" x 6".

Supplies: Wow Flowers, Pumpkin Pie ink & cardstock, Soft Suede ink & cardstock, Crushed Curry cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Crop-a-dile, Mini Glue Dots

Double Box #2 Tote

2009-07-09T20:29:00.009-05:00

I love finding new ways to use things. I was thrilled to see this project on Patty Bennett's blog a few months ago. (I can't find the original post now; I'll add a link to it later when I do find it.) She put two Box #2 back to back and then punched a handle. I finally got this die so I could make this cute little tote. Here's my version with the new In Colors and Razzleberry Lemonade DSP.

To order the Box #2 die, visit my website at http://juliedavison.stampinup.net and click "Shop Now".

Supplies: Razzle Dazzle, Fundamental Phrases, Rich Razzleberry ink & cardstock, Crushed Curry ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Large Oval Punch, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, Box #2 die for the Big Shot, Crushed Curry Polka Dot Ribbon

Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge #94

2009-07-08T21:08:00.005-05:00

I've been seeing these pink sketches all over the place and finally decided I needed to give Mojo Monday a try! Every Monday, you'll find a new card layout and several example cards at http://mojomonday.blogspot.com. This week's sketch is #94.

For the greeting, I used my marker to do "thank" from one of the Teeny Tiny Wishes. I stamped the U from the Jumble Alphabet and colored it in with the Crushed Curry marker.

Supplies: Animals Stories, Soft Suede ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Crushed Curry marker & cardstock, Pumpkin Pie ink & cardstock, Razzleberry Lemondate DSP, 1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Trio Flower Punch, Pumpkin Pie Bead Duos, Tombow Multi Adhesive

Circle Circus Thank You Card

2009-07-07T16:34:00.003-05:00

I'm crazy for these new In Colors. Here's another card I made at Mom's with her Circle Circus set. It's one of the only sets I didn't pre-order, but now I am wishing I had! This card is 3" x 4-1/4" -- I was just using up a scrap of the Bermuda Bay that was on the table. It should fit in one of the notecard envelopes.

Supplies: Circle Circus, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Bermuda Bay ink & cardstock, Rich Razzleberry ink/marker & cardstock, Melon Mambo ink & cardstock, Crushed Curry ink/marker & cardstock, Whisper White Craft ink & cardstock, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Pewter Build-a-Brad, Stampin' Dimensionals

In Color Craze

2009-07-07T10:34:00.009-05:00

After playing with the new In Colors all weekend, I have decided I'm officially in love! I think this group of In Colors is the best yet! I'm even more excited that Stampin' Up! is offering a special Demonstrator Starter Kit designed around the In Colors! Starting July 15 until August 31, you have two options to sign up to be a demonstrator and they will both get you stocked up on the brand new In Colors -- and as a special bonus, if you sign up to be demonstrator under me, I'll throw in a sampler of the new In Color Patterns Designer Series Paper (six 6"x6" pieces of each color; 36 sheets total) AND 2 yards of each color of In Color Polka Dot Ribbon (12 yards total).
Option 1: $85 Mini Kit -- includes new "For All you Do" stamp set, 6 In Color Ink Pads, In Color Assorted Cardstock, and Whisper White cardstock (substitutions allowed)

Option 2: Standard Starter Kit -- purchase the regular Starter Kit and Stampin' Up! will include all 6 In Color ink pads and a package of Assorted In Color Cardstock for FREE -- a $43.65 value!

Click here for more information about both kits and the demonstrator opportunity.

Not ready to be a demonstrator? For a limited time, get my special Taste of 2010 In Color Bundle for only $39.95. Click here for all the details.

Melon Mambo Friend

2009-07-06T20:58:00.003-05:00

We're back home, but I am soooo tired. I think I will actually go to bed before 10:00 pm! I'm going to go crawl into bed in just a few minutes, so I will keep this super short! I made this quick 3x3 card over the weekend using the Level 3 hostess stamp set called "The More the Merrier". (Ink & cardstock is Melon Mambo & Whisper White, Melon Mambo Ribbon, & Corner Rounder...)

Deal of the Week #2: Big Shot Doctor's Bag for only $49.99

2009-07-06T14:49:00.003-05:00

Every Monday in July, tune in to find out the new Deal of the Week -- one item that Stampin' Up! has discounted up to 30% off. This week, save on the the Big Shot Doctor's Bag (reg $69.99) -- on sale for only $49.99!

Sizzix Big Shot Doctor's Bag, #113474, pg 194,

reg. $69.95; SALE $49.99

The Big Shot Doctor's Bag is essential if you own the Big Shot. It is roomy enough for the Big Shot machine PLUS several dies and other paper-crafting supplies. What a deal for only $49.99!

Order now on my website at http://juliedavison.stampinup.net. Offer ends Monday, July 13 at 9:50 am (MT).

Shower at Tiffany's

2009-07-05T18:10:00.003-05:00

I did a wedding-themed workshop for Tara a couple weeks ago and one of her special requests was that I show some ideas for her bridal shower, which is going to have a Tiffany's theme. I came up with several simple designs using the Tempting Turquoise cardstock and Whisper White Satin Ribbon for favors to resemble to iconic Tiffany's box. The one below is the Pillow Box die for the Big Shot, but I think Tara's sister is going to make the 2-4-6 box instead since it doesn't require any heavy machinery. (wink!)

I designed a sample shower invitation (pictured above) using the Fun & Fast Notes and then everyone a the party got to make a different version using the same stamp set. I kept the turquoise and white ribbon to stick with the theme.

Both the cards use the Scallop Edge Punch. Don't miss out -- it's the Deal of the Week! You can buy the Scallop Edge Punch for only $10.99 (reg $15.95) -- but only for 12 more hours! This sale ends at 9:50 am (MT) on Monday, July 6th. Go to my Online Store at http://juliedavison.stampinup.net to "Shop Now'.

Watch for a brand new Deal of the Week to be announced at 10:00 am (MT). I'll be driving in the car, so check out my website after 10:00 am (MT) for all the details! http://juliedavison.stampinup.net/promotions

Supplies: Fun & Fast Notes, Jet Black Staz-On, So Saffron ink/marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Gable Green cardstock & marker, Tempting Turquoise marker & cardstock, Scallop Edge Punch, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Whisper White Satin Ribbon

Here for You Card

2009-07-04T13:00:00.006-05:00

Happy Independence Day! Take a few minutes out of the day to remember why we are having barbecues, watching parades, and lighting up fireworks... Thank You especially to all the men and women serving our country, fighting for and protecting the freedom that we too often take for granted.

I am enjoying this holiday weekend with my family in Michigan and yesterday, Mom and I enjoyed some stamping time! We were very productive and had fun playing with some of the new stamp sets and In Colors. I'll be sharing them with you over the next week, but first, I have a card for Stacey's Jewelry Color Inspiration #43.

I just got this new Friends 24-7 card, I just had to use it straight away! I was a little stumped by Yo Yo Yellow (again...really!?), but I ended up watercoloring the background with it. Not too bad! I do love Pink Pirouette and Kiwi Kiss (2009 In Colors) and will miss them now that they are officially retired.

Supplies: Friends 24-7, Pink Pirouette ink & cardstock, Kiwi Kiss ink & cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Basic Gray ink pad, Yo Yo Yellow ink pad, Aqua Painter, Basic Black marker, Color Spritzer Tool

Kind & Caring Sympathy Thoughts

2009-07-03T09:15:00.004-05:00

One of the perks of being a demonstrator is being able to pre-order a selection of stamp sets -- including level 2 and 3 hostess stamp sets. I love the new Level 3 Kind & Caring Thoughts stamp set and was so excited to be able to get it early. It includes several silhouette flowers and a great variety of greetings. I used it last week to make up some quick Sympathy cards. (Note: The sympathy greeting is a retired one from several years ago.)

I used the "Rock & Roll" technique on the leaf print -- first I inked it with Mellow Moss and then rolled the edges of the stamp with Always Artichoke.

Supplies: Kind & Caring Thoughts, Mellow Moss ink & cardstock, Always Artichoke ink & cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock

Blog Candy Winners

2009-07-02T00:47:00.004-05:00

I just love giving away free stuff. I wish I could do it more often and for more people. Wouldn't that be the best job, to be a game show cost who gives away cash and prizes every day!?

Today, I am thrilled to pick three lucky winners for the 150K Blog Candy & Project Kit Giveaway that I posted last week.

First, for the blog candy, I used Random.org to select a winner from the comments that were left on the post. Random.org generated the number 20. And the winner is.....

celebratingcreating said...
Congratulations on all your achievements! My current favorite is Melon Mambo-but I foresee loving Dusty Durango for fall projects.

June 28, 2009 8:53 AM

The second part of my giveaway is to my "fan club" or "followers" (check out this good-looking bunch over in the left column). I used Random.org to generate two numbers. The lucky winners will each receive one of my Project Kits.

Louise Hughes -- So Tweet Stationary Box Kit
gocanucksgo -- MANchester Card Kit

Congratulations to all the winners! Please send me an email with your mailing address and I will send your goodies to you early next week! (My email address is in the blog header.)

Happy Everything Card

2009-07-01T23:27:00.005-05:00

I couldn't let the day end without sharing a new project with you. It's been almost an entire week since I have stamped and I'm going through withdrawal! I'm getting ready to visit my family in Michigan (we leave tomorrow) and stamping with Mom is high on the agenda! [Did I mention that she also earned the Southern Caribbean cruise (her first incentive trip!)!? I'm so excited that we will be cruising together!]

I hope to have lots more new catalog projects to share with you after we stamp this weekend, but until then, here's a card I made up for our last group swap. I used the new stamp set On a Pedestal, which was given out to demonstrators as an incentive after regional seminars this past year. And of course I used some of the new In Colors: Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, and Soft Suede. I love this clean and simple design. It would work great in other colors, too!

Supplies: On a Pedestal, Crushed Curry marker & cardstock, Bermuda Bay ink/marker & cardstock, Soft Suede ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Soft Suede Polka Dot Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

New In Colors Bundle: Only $39.95!

2009-07-01T14:05:00.009-05:00

I love, love, love the new In Colors! They are so bright, and cheerful, and fun. And I love that Stampin' Up! has come out with coordinating products! I designed this product bundle to include a little bit of everything, so you can get a true taste of these yummy colors and have everything you need to start creating with them!
This In Color bundle is only available through me, and only for a limited time, until July 31st! The bundle includes:

6 In Color Markers (Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay, Dusty Durango, Soft Suede)
36 sheets of Patterns Designer Series Paper (six 6" x 6" sheets in each of the six In Colors)
18 sheets of Assorted In Color Cardstock (three 8-1/2" x 11" sheets of each of the six In Colors)
12 yards of In Color Polka Dot Ribbon (2 yards of each of the six In Colors)

It would cost you over $150 to get all of these products on your own. But you can get a "taste" of the new In Colors by getting a smaller portion of these coordinating products for only $39.95. (Price is based on local pickup/delivery. Please add $4.95 shipping for long-distance orders.)

Order by July 6th and your bundle will be ready to ship by July 10th. Please allow 1-2 weeks for orders placed after July 6th.

Sorry this offer is only available to stampers in the United States.

New Catalog & Deal of the Week

2009-07-01T13:46:00.003-05:00

It's here! The brand new 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog starts today! Start shopping now in my online store at http://juliedavison.stampinup.net and click "New Products" to see what's new. To view a PDF of the entire catalog, click here.

Want your own copy? Email me to pick it up locally or stop by my open house on Friday, July 17th. Long-distance stampers: Place any order on my website in July and I will send you the new catalog for FREE!

Stampin' Up! is planning to celebrate all month long with a new "Deal of the Week" every Monday. Watch my blog or my website each Monday morning at 10 am (MT) for details on the new deal. This week, get the Scallop Edge Punch for only $10.99 (Reg: $15.95) -- that's over 30% off! This is one of my favorite punches because it goes with so many things.

Click here to see all the projects I have posted using the Scallop Edge Punch, and then order yours online at http://juliedavison.stampinup.net

For All You Do Card

2009-06-30T23:09:00.004-05:00

In the definition of last minute, it is finally official -- I have earned the Southern Caribbean cruise!!! I am doing the happy dance tonight! Thanks to all of my customers and downline for helping me earn this trip; I couldn't have done it without your support and inspiration! I think the sentiment on this card perfectly expresses what I am feeling tonight: "For all you do, for all you are, for all you mean to me...thank you"

This stamp set, "For All You Do" is available in the brand new catalog, which starts tomorrow. Check back tomorrow for a link and start shopping in my online store at Noon (Mountain Time). Email me for information on how you can get your own copy of the new catalog for free!

Do you recognize the two new In Colors on this card? Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry seem to be popular choices in my informal color poll. I don't know if I can pick a favorite...they are all so pretty and go well together in various combinations.

Supplies: For All You Do, Melon Mambo ink & cardstock, Crushed Curry ink & cardstock, Soft Suede, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, 1-3/4" Circle Punch

Stamping Relay Race

2009-06-29T15:39:00.003-05:00

Part of our "So You Think You Can Stamp" festivities included a stamping relay race! Everyone sat at the table with three people on each side and each person had to do one step of the card. The first person used a border punch and glued Designer Paper to cardstock, the second person tied on a ribbon and glued the card front to the card, and the last person stamped, punched, and Stampin' Dimensional'ed the greeting to the card. I was so busy cheering everyone on that I forgot to take pictures of the relay race! Here is a picture of the cards. Each side of the table did one of the cards. The cards were basically the same, so everything was fair and equal!

Supplies: Curly Label Bundle, Say It With Scallops, Cameo Coral ink & cardstock, Rose Red ink & cardstock, Raspberry Tart DSP, Whisper White cardstock, Curly Label Punch, Scallop Square Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, 1/4" Rose Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Limited Supply Challenge: June 2009

2009-06-28T16:38:00.004-05:00

Last Thursday, I had a special stamping night with my Champaign customers. I called it "So You Think You Can Stamp" Night (I have to credit Emily Shelton for the clever name!) It was a customer appreciation event to thank everyone for a great year. We had a similar party after Stamp Club in Springfield two weeks ago. Both nights were so much fun! I enjoyed giving away free prizes and playing some stamping and color games. This year, I did a stamping challenge. I set out very limited supplies and each stamper created a card using only the supplies on the table.

These stamping supplies included: Flowers in Silhouette stamp, Sincere Salutations, Baja Breeze ink pad, Basic Gray ink pad, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, and one of each of the following: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Whisper White cardstock, 5" x 3" Baja Breeze cardstock, 5-3/8" x 2-5/8" Walk in the Park DSP, and 2" x 4" Whisper White cardstock. Each person was allowed to cut, tear, or omit any of the cardstock and paper, but could use no more than one of each piece.

I was amazed at how different all the cards were! Click here to see their creations.

Before I put everything away on Thursday night, I sat down and made my own card. I cut off the front edge of the card and adhered the DSP to the inside. I used another piece of the DSP for the stamped greeting on the front.

Wanna play along? Use the same limited supplies that we did and post a link to your sample in the comments section of this post. I look forward to seeing what you come up with!

150K Blog Candy & Project Kit Giveaway

2009-06-27T10:37:00.007-05:00

My, how fast time this year has gone! I celebrated my first "blogoversary" over Memorial Day weekend! And with all of your visits this week, we surpassed 150,000 hits! And I'm about to celebrate my 7 year anniversary as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. And I'm about to earn my 3rd incentive trip -- a cruise to the Southern Caribbean! Whew! That's a lot of "Ands"! We have a lot to celebrate! And I love to celebrate with free stuff -- so I've got two special blog candy offers with three prizes!

Here's how to enter:

Leave me a comment on this post with your name and email address. Tell me which of the new 2010 In Colors you like the best! [They are (in the order shown below): Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, and Dusty Durango.]

On July 1st, I'll use Random.org to choose one winner to receive the 150K Blog Candy Package, which includes: Hooray Designer Hardware, Silver Cord, Black Hemp, 2 stamps, 100 DSP pieces for card-making (or scrapbooking), Bold Brights eyelets (circles & stars) and buttons.

Follow" me. Find my "fan club" down in the left column and join to "follow" my blog. Already a follower? You're already in the drawing!

On July 1st, I'll use Random.org to choose two winners from my fan club, who will each receive one project kit (of my choosing). Click here to view my Project Kits. (Watch for a new one coming soon with new catalog products!)

I'm always watching the "numbers", so for those of you who are also interested, here are some blog stats, as of today, 6-27-09:

Days Blogging: 395
# of Posts: 388
# of Hits: 151,626
Stamping Top 500 Rank: 106

Faux Window Card & Tutorial

2009-06-27T08:21:00.008-05:00

Yesterday was my husband's birthday (which is why this post is a day late, sorry!) I made him a card that we did for a make and take at my "So You Think You Can Stamp" night on Thursday. (More on that fun Customer Appreciation Night later.) I used mini labels and contact paper to create this faux window with the classic Lovely as a Tree stamp set.

Here's how to make the faux window:

Cut mini labels down to fit your image. Stamp image on label sheet. Color as desired.
Sponge white space with color. I used Bordering Blue for the sky and Mellow Moss for the grass.
Cut a piece of clear contact paper to be slightly larger than the stamped label sheet. Peel off the backing and place the contact paper over your image...sticky side down on the image. Don't press the contact paper too hard over the image.
Peel back the backing of the label sheet, leaving the labels in their position on the contact paper.
Place the contact paper with labels over a coordinating piece of cardstock. Carefully peel back the contact paper, transferring the labels to the cardstock.
Finish embellishing your card as desired.

Supplies: Lovely As a Tree, Fundamental Phrases, Creamy Caramel marker & cardstock, Chocolate Chip ink & cardstock, Mellow Moss ink & marker, Bordering Blue ink, Stamping Sponges, Mini Labels, Contact Paper

Kit Kat Purse

2009-06-25T22:13:00.004-05:00

I was originally going to include a statement at the end of this post that said "No Kit Kats were harmed in the making of this post." But unfortunately, the Kit Kat did not survive even until the photo shoot! I tried; I really really did. But I got desperate and there was no other chocolate in the house. And I was so careful to preserve the wrapper so I could make it look like there was a Kit Kat in this little purse. You can't tell, can you!?

We made this cute little candy box in Stamp Club this month. The base is a piece of textured Chocolate Chip cardstock: cut to 4" x 9-3/4" and scored at 2-7/8", 3-1/4", 6-1/8", 6-1/2", 9-3/8".

I cut a 4" Circle from the Good Morning Sunshine DSP using the Circle Scissor Plus and adhered it to the Chocolate Chip purse. Instead of tying the ribbon, I adhered the 6" piece with two brads. After I put the brads in (using paper piercer from Crafter's Toolkit), I used Sticky Strip to adhere the inside flap, creating the sleeve for the Kit Kat.

The flower on the front is from the So Tweet chipboard set and sponged with Ruby Red Craft ink. I punched a little 3/4" circle from Summer Sun and covered it with glitter. In my version, there is nothing to hold the flap closed, although you could easily add a little velcro if you wanted to.

Supplies: Good Friend stamp set, Chocolate Chip ink & textured cardstock, Ruby Red Classic & Craft ink pads, Summer Sun ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Good Morning Sunshine DSP, So Tweet Chipboard, 3/4" Circle Punch, Sponge Daubers, Silver Brads, Crafter's Toolkit, 1/4" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Circle Scissors Punch, Paper Cutter with Scoring Blade