Julie's Stamping Spot -- Stampin' Up! Project Ideas Posted Daily

Garden Greetings Cards -- Vote for Your Fave

2009-12-06T21:13:00.006-06:00

I'm embarrassed to admit that I am two months behind on birthday cards. I tried to catch up last month or the month before, but I never actually sent the cards that I made! I determined to catch up and send out all 20 cards this week. So, yesterday I sat down with a couple of the soon-to-be-retiring dormant stamp sets (Garden Greetings and Polka Dot background) and made some more cards to send out. I was trying to come up with a design to duplicate, but I never did settle on one. So here are the four cards I came up with. Leave me a comment and tell me which one you like best!

Supplies: Garden Greetings, Polka Dot Background, Apricot Appeal ink & cardstock, Rose Red ink & cardstock, Certainly Celery ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Soft Subtles Brads, Scallop Edge Punch, Trio Flower Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Garden Greetings, #113716, $21.95
Polka Dot Background, #109276, $17.95

Dormant Stamp Sets Will Retire January 4th

2009-12-06T20:47:00.003-06:00

Some of you may not even be aware that the Dormant List even existed...these are stamp sets that were featured in past catalogs that are not pictured in the current catalog, but are still available to purchase. The list was first created when we had two catalogs a year and contained mostly seasonal stamp sets to carry them over until the next catalog. Now that we're back to one catalog a year, the Dormant List is kind of obsolete. And Stampin' Up! just announced that stamp sets on the current list will all retire as on January 4th and will no longer be available.

Fall 2009 Dormant List (.pdf)

Make sure to check out this list (which includes a small image of each stamp set) and purchase any of the stamp sets you want before they are gone...forever! I think if you click on the image in the PDF, it will take you to the online store page to view it larger. To get the best pricing and shipping rates, make sure to place your order directly on my website at juliedavison.stampinup.net

Watch my next post for samples using Garden Greetings and Polka Dot background -- two stamp sets on the Soon-To-Be-Retiring Dormant List.

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Thank You Petal Card

2009-12-05T15:29:00.004-06:00

The Petal Card die makes a pretty small card when it's all folded up. It makes a great tag, but it's not much for a card itself. I decided to ad it to this card as a place to hide the inside greeting.

Supplies: For All You Do, Delicate Dots Jumbo Wheel, Rich Razzleberry ink & cardstock, Crushed Curry ink & cardstock, Melon Mambo ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Raspberry Tart DSP, Petal Card die, Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon

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Holly Envelope Gift Card Holder

2009-12-04T20:48:00.004-06:00

Did you catch Shelli Gardner on the TODAY Show this morning? If not, you can watch the clip here. She was on to talk about Stampin' Up!'s participation in the TODAY Show's annual Holiday Toy & Gift Drive. Click here for more information about Stampin' Up! Making a Difference.

The project I have to share today is another envelope gift card holder. This project is so quick and easy to put together! Check out this snowman version I did last year and instructions on how to make this at home.

And yes, that is a Stampin' Up! Visa Gift card inside! I earned a $150 Visa Gift Card from Stampin' Up! based on my sales through the Great Rewards program for demonstrators. Just another perk of being a demonstrator!

It's not a Visa Gift Card, but I do have Stampin' Up! gift certificates available this holiday season and throughout the year. Contact me to get the perfect gift for your favorite stamper!

Supplies: Berry Christmas, Many Merry Messages, Christmas Cocoa DSP, Real Red ink & cardstock, Soft Suede ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Whisper White Medium Envelopes, 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Scallop Circle Punch, 1/4" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Free Stamp Set of the Month: Kind & Caring Thoughts

2009-12-03T22:09:00.004-06:00

Thanks to everyone who placed an order with me last month! I drew one winner from all of the online and email orders and Barb M. from Springfield is the lucky stamper to win the Snow Buddies stamp set! Congratulations, Barb!

I had a second drawing for those who placed orders during the Holiday Extravaganza sale last week. Debby K. from Springfield is the lucky winner of the Merry & Bright Card Kit. Congratulations, Debby!

It's a new month and time for a new free stamp set giveaway! Each month, I will give away a free stamp set. To be eligible for the drawing, all you have to do it place an online order (email orders count too!) that is not part of a club or workshop. You'll get one entry for each order that you place with me between December 1-31. I'll draw a winner on January 1st. This month's stamp set is King & Caring Thoughts, a current level 3 hostess set. You can also earn this set of 12 for FREE with a $500 workshop. Call or email me to schedule your next party!

Ready to place an order now? Click here to go right to my online store and shop from the convenience and comfort of your home.

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Tic Tac Snow Game

2009-12-03T19:41:00.000-06:00

I LOVE this project and just had to re-post it again this year. I'm so excited that the Small Felt Flurries and the Skinny Silver Tins are available again -- and for half the price -- in the Clearance Rack of my Online Store!

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Here is the second of my Christmas Tin Games. I just love the way these turned out. They would make perfect stocking stuffers -- or games to keep the kids busy in the car on the way to Grandma's house.

I had been thinking of making a Tic Tac Toe game like this for awhile, but wasn't sure what to use...X & O's, bugs, flowers & stars. As I was working on my Match Game, I thought of the Little Felt Flurries (Item #113697, $13.95--now only $5.99 in the Clearance Rack of my Online Store). The smallest ones were the perfect size. I used the Tombow Multi adhesive to glue them to 1-1/4" white punched circles and then layered on the coordinating color cardstock. There are little magnets on the back of each snowflake so they can be stored on the left side and then used on the gameboard on the right.

The skinny silver tin is also from Stampin' Up! (Item #108333, $1.95--now only $0.99 in the Clearance Rack of my Online Store).

Supplies: Short Order Alphabet, Taffy Alphabet, Little Felt Flurries, Ski Slope DSP, Real Red ink & cardstock, Baja Breeze ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Baja Breeze striped ribbon, white grosgrain ribbon, 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Tombow Multi Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, magnets, skinny silver tin

Christmas Gift Tags

2009-11-30T21:46:00.004-06:00

I love the Two Tags die for quick and easy gift tags. Here's some I whipped up for Christmas. I will be sending tag kits to everyone who placed an order with me last week (and today!) during the Holiday Extravaganza Sale. Thank you for your orders, and choosing me as a your demonstrator! I will post the winners of the two drawings (for Snow Buddies and the Merry & Bright Card Kit) tomorrow.

Each tag kit includes supplies to make 3 of each tag.

Supplies: Delightful Decorations, Whisper White cardstock, Old Olive ink & cardstock, Real Red textured cardstock, Merry Moments DSP, Two Tags die for the Big Shot, Snowflake punch, 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/4" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Cyber Monday Deals: 30-50% Off Stampin' Up! Products -- ENDS TODAY!

2009-11-30T07:31:00.000-06:00

Save 30-50% on over 40 Stampin' Up! products and product bundles during the Holiday Extravaganza Sale: November 23-30th. ENDS TODAY!

Click Here to visit my Online Store to get great deals now!

Don't forget to also check out the brand new Clearance Rack items for discontinued products up to 80% off!

Special Gift from Julie: Place an order on my website or via email any time during this sale and you'll recieve a special Christmas tag kit AND be entered in my drawings for these great prizes: Merry & Bright Card Kit and Snow Buddies Stamp Set

Cookie Sheet Calendar Class

2009-11-29T08:52:00.004-06:00

Next Sunday, I'm having a Cookie Sheet Calendar class. If you're in central Illinois and would like to come, please email me to reserve your seat! We'll be starting at 2:00 pm. This is what we'll be making:

This perpetual calendar has magnet numbers and is created on a cookie sheet, which hangs on the wall. Extra pieces store on the back side, out of view. Cost for the class is $28.

Supplies: Holiday Blitz, Schoolbook Serif Alphabet, Soft Suede ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Sahara Sand cardstock, Many Marvelous Markers, Thoroughly Modern DSP, Soft Suede Polka Dot DSP, 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Crop-a-Dile, self-adhesive magnet strips & discs

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Sweet Treat Snow Globe Card

2009-11-27T15:12:00.007-06:00

Looking for some great Black Friday specials? Don't forget Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Extravaganza sale! And when you place an order on my website (or via email) by Monday, you'll get a special gift from me and be entered in two drawings -- one winner will receive the Snow Buddies stamp set, that I used to make this card! Click her e for all the details on the sale and drawings.

This snow globe card is so darling! You can mail it in one of the Sweet Treat Padded Envelopes (#116911, $2.95/3) available in the Holiday Mini Catalog or hand-deliver to your favorite snow buddy!

Let me breakdown some of the details. I punched the 1-3/4" Circle from a small piece of Whisper White cardstock. The circle that is punched out is stamped with the snowman. I colored it in with markers. Then, I added some fake snow (for the Christmas Village aisle of your favorite holiday shopping center) to the Sweet Treat cup. Not too much or it will cover up your snowman! Peel the backing off the Sweet Treat cup and gently place the stamped circle over the opening. It just barely fits. Apply adhesive to the back of your Whisper White cardstock, insert the Sweet Treat cup in the hole with the snowman right side up, and adhere to the Bashful Blue cardstock. (Note: The base of the snowglobe is the ornament from the Sweet Centers stamp set. You could also use the basket of the hot air balloon, which I think is a little more proportionate in size to the Sweet Treat cup.)

For the background paper, I used the Bride Speciality paper (#115669, $13.95). It comes with 5 sheets each of 2 different patterns (this one and stripes). I used the rubber brayer to apply ink to the paper. The iridescent design on the paper resists the ink and shows through the color. Isn't that cool? I've seen several people demo this technique...not sure who originally thought it up, but I love it! This paper can be used for so much more than wedding stationary! Just think of the possibilities as you brayer the designs in any of our 55+ colors!

Supplies: Snow Buddies, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Sweet Centers, Many Merry Messages, Jet Black Staz-On, Chocolate Chip ink/marker & cardstock, Pumpkin Pie marker, Bashful Blue ink/marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Bride Speciality DSP, Rubber Brayer, Sweet Treat Cups, Ticket Corner Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, fake snow

I was inspired to use the Sweet Treat Cups to make the snow globe after seeing Iilina Crouse's card. Thanks for the inspiration, Iilina!

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Thankful For...Presents!

2009-11-26T22:16:00.004-06:00

Earlier this week, my 4-yr old daughter made a Thanksgiving placemat at preschool. The kids were asked what they were thankful for and the teachers wrote those things on hearts to put on their placemats. Claire's placemat said: "I am thankful for..." with two hearts: "flowers" and "presents"!

I couldn't help but think about presents today...trying to figure out holiday shopping and whether or not to brave the stores tomorrow. If you're looking for an easy way out of holiday shopping stress, you'll love today's project!

This gift card holder is a cinch to make and all you need is an envelope to fold in half! Ok, and some stamps and paper to decorate it with!

Supplies: Delightful Decorations, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Many Merry Messages, Ruby Red ink, Whisper White cardstock, Whisper White Medium Envelope, Holiday Lounge DSP, 1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Ornament Punch, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

Click here to see another envelope gift card holder and more information about how to make it yourself.

And as you plan your holiday shopping this weekend, don't forget to check out the Holiday Extravaganza sale in my Online Store. You'll get a free gift and be entered in two special prize drawings when you place your order with me by Monday. Make sure to check out the brand new items in the Clearance Rack section too -- for savings up to 80% off on discontinued merchandise.

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Shimmer Mist Texture Frame Card

2009-11-25T20:48:00.006-06:00

Great news from the doctor today and all is well with my pregnancy. Hooray! So much to be thankful for this year! I was waiting to hear before I registered for Leadership, but now I am all set to go! Can't wait! And I hope to see some of you in Phoenix in January!

I love, love, love the card I'm going to share with you tonight. We did it in Stamp Club this month and it's so shimmery in person. The two techniques on this card aren't new and I can't take credit for them, but I think they are both genius. Let me show you the card and then I'll break it down.

Here's a close-up so you can see the shimmery texture:

First, the shimmer mist part. I mixed 1 tsp-ish of Frost White Shimmer Paint (from the Holiday Mini Catalog, any color will work) with 1/2 bottle (I used a Stampin' Mist bottle) of rubbing alcohol. Shake well. (Use rubbing alcohol instead of water because it dries faster.)

I didn't want the middle to be shimmery, so I used a piece of heavy cardboard (cut from the Ovals die with the Big Shot) and put it in the center of my cardstock. Then, I sprayed the entire cardstock evenly.

Then I took the entire thing (cardboard on top of cardstock) and put it face down on a Texturz plate (a flat Texturz plate, not the embossing folder). I covered it with the Silicone Rubber and Impressions Pad like normal and ran it through the Big Shot.

The cardboard prevents the cardstock from being texturized in the center and the result is a stunning "faux frame" that really pops!

Supplies: Berry Christmas, Real Red ink & cardstock, Soft Suede ink & cardstock, Old Olive ink, Whisper White cardstock, Frost White Shimmer Paint (mixed with Rubbing Alcohol), Stampin' Up! Perfect Details Texturz Plate, Oval die, Big Shot, 1/4" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots

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Sock Monkey Christmas

2009-11-24T16:42:00.002-06:00

I finally got a chance to photograph projects this afternoon, so I am all set for sharing new stuff this week!

And oh my! Are you loving this huge holiday sale with the bundles? 40% and 50% off! Hooray! It's even more exciting to be a demonstrator and take off another 30% of that sale price! I picked out several bundles for myself and am still thinking about a few others. The sale doesn't end until next Monday, so you have plenty of time to shop. And to entice you, here's a card using the stamp sets from the Sock Monkey bundle.

Isn't this darling!? You can get the Sock Monkey and Sock Monkey Accessories for 40% off in this bundle, which also includes Chocolate Chip Corduroy Buttons.
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Supplies: Sock Monkey, Sock Monkey Accessories, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Soft Suede ink/marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Real Red marker & cardstock, Sahara Sand marker, Christmas Cocoa DSP, 1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Stampin' Dimensionals

Dasher Deer Card

2009-11-20T20:02:00.004-06:00

As I am typing this, my husband's plane should be landing at the local airport. He's been gone all week on a business trip and he's coming home for just a short while...pretty much to switch bags and then leave to go to his dad's to go hunting this weekend. (sigh) The kids don't even know he's stopping home because they are already in bed and won't see him until Sunday. It's been a long week and I'm so tired! I hate being "on duty" all day and all night. I look forward to Sunday and especially Monday morning when Jim can deal with middle-of-the-night and early morning "wake up calls".

I managed to put together a card for him today with an encouraging word for this weekend. I slipped it in his bag so that he'll find it when he's at his dad's house.

I used the Dasher stamp, but I didn't want all of the antlers to show up, so I inked it with my marker and only colored part of it.

Supplies: Dasher, All Year Cheer (retired), Autumn Traditions DSP, Soft Suede ink & cardstock, Always Artichoke cardstock, Sahara Sand cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, 1/4" Always Artichoke Ribbon, Earth Elements Brads, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Photo Corner Punch, Stampin' DimensionalsClick HERE to Order Stampin' Up! Products Online, Anytime!

Christmas Jingle 6x6 Scrapbook Pages

2009-11-19T10:12:00.004-06:00

Whoopsie Doodle! I had intended to post this last night, but took a break to watch Top Chef and then fell asleep with 5 minutes to go! I hate when that happens! I saw who won the challenge, but didn't get to see who had to "pack their knives". Does anyone know? Leave me a comment and fill me in!

So, here are the pages I wanted to share:

Last week, my downline Jessica stayed overnight after a group meeting and we stayed up until the wee hours of the morning (3:00 am!) designing a 6x6 album for a workshop she is doing this weekend. (If you're in the Springfield area and would be interested in attending this intergenerational workshop on Saturday, click here for more info.) It's been awhile since I stayed up that late stamping. And although I enjoyed the quiet and peace that comes with late night stamping, I certainly paid for it the next day! And it didn't help that my 4 year old got up at 5:15 am!

Anyway, for the album we used half (actually less than half!) of the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit to design 7 two page layouts and a cover. The album will be bound on the side...with rings or ribbon. The class is only two hours, so we kept the layouts clean and simple. I like this style anyway because it lets the photos shine on the page.

Christmas Jingle is a really great Simply Scrappin' Kit and is designed to be used for both scrapbooking and card-making.

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New, Lower Prices on Retired Stamp Sets For Sale

2009-11-18T13:33:00.004-06:00

[Edited 11/19/09 to fix link; try it now!]

I just lowered all the prices on my retired stamp sets for sale. The new price appears on the photo of each set. Check it out here. And email me if you want to buy anything. (Please note: Prices do not include shipping. Also, per Stampin' Up! regulation, I am not allowed to sell these stamp sets to anyone outside the United States. Sorry!)

Calendar Blocks

2009-11-16T20:22:00.004-06:00

I just love this project that Carrie Cudney demonstrated at the Cincinnati Regional Seminar in September. I embellished mine a little differently (and I think I need to add a little something else to some of the white space...), but it was super easy!

Here's what you need to make your own:

Delightful Dates Calendar Kit, #116771, $7.95
Decor Elements Decor Blocks (set of 4), #116829, $9.95
Tombow Multi Adhesive, #110755, $3.95
The Write Stuff Speciality Paper (or DSP of your choice), #115674, $11.95

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The calendar comes as 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" squares, so you'll have to trim it down a little to get the 3" x 3" size you need to fit on the block. I adhered the calendar and Designer paper with Tombow Multi Adhesive and then embellished the sides of the middle one with the Fancy Folds die in coordinating colors and pieces from The Write Stuff specialty paper.

One hint: When you layout the calendar pages, make sure to alternate so that months that run together are on different blocks so that you can rearrange the stack each month to show the previous month, the current month, and the next month, or the current month and the next two months.
On Block #1, you should have: January, April, July, October
On Block #2, you should have: February, May, August, November
On Block #3, you should have: March, June, September, December

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Super Star Birthday Card

2009-11-14T20:12:00.003-06:00

Whenever I need a card for a little boy and I don't have much time to stamp, I always fall back on stars. That was the case again today as I made up a card for my son's school friend. Kids don't really care what the card looks like anyway, right?! Well, I was happy with the final result, even if the birthday boy didn't care!

Supplies: Starring You, Wow Flowers, Taken with Teal ink & cardstock, So Saffron cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, So Saffron Patterns DSP, Storybook Speciality DSP, Star Punch, Small Star Punch, Soft Subtles Brads, 1/16" Hole Punch

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Serene Snowflakes Reverse Masking Card

2009-11-13T14:54:00.003-06:00

Here's the last card from last weekend's Christmas Card class. I also whipped up some to swap at tonight's demonstrator meeting. (If you live in the Champaign-Urbana area and would like to attend as my guest, call me this afternoon!)

I love the clean look of this card. Wish I could take credit, but I CASEd it! The original, by Kristin Moore, was a vertical card. I turned it for a horizontal layout.

It looks much more complicated than it is. To do this "Reverse Masking" technique, cut an oval (or circle or other shape) from a scrap piece of cardstock. This is the "mask". Place it over your good cardstock. Stamp inside the cut out (stamp over the edges of the mask too!) and then use a sponge to sponge inside, around the edges or the entire cutout area. Lift the mask and reveal the faux layer you've created. Then stamp another image overlapping the faux layer and add a greeting. So easy!

Supplies: Serene Snowflakes, Four the Holidays, Bordering Blue ink & cardstock, Night of Navy ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Coluzzle, Stamping Sponges, Ticket Corner Punch, Rhinestone Brads, Paper Piercer

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Rudolph & Sneak Peek Tease

2009-11-12T14:50:00.009-06:00

Oh my heavens!!! Today, Stampin' Up! posted the Occasions Mini Catalog and then Sale-a-bration Catalog and the new Definitely Decorative Brochure online for demonstrators to view. I can't tell you anything about it except that they all start on January 5th for customers. If you're a demonstrator though, you get to pre-order goodies from these catalogs in just two weeks, on December 1st! And of course, as a demonstrator, you get a discount on your order. {happy sigh} I love being a demonstrator!!

If you've been thinking about it, but haven't taken the plunge yet, join my group now and you'll have immediate access to viewing these catalogs and can be one of the first to get these new products when you pre-order next month. Sign up under me by November 30th and I'll send you a selection of my favorite new products after I pre-order next month! Click here to learn more about starting your own business.

Okay, enough teasing about the new stuff. I know you're gonna love it and can't wait for you to see it to! In the meantime, here's another card from my Christmas Card class last weekend. I ordered the wrong size white envelopes, so I had I specifically came up with this card to use Very Vanilla instead of Whisper White (which I tend to favor). I really love the way this card turned out!

You can't really see the glitter on Dasher-turned-Rudolph, so here's a close-up. I used 2-Way Glue and Dazzling Diamonds glitter to add the sparkle.

Supplies: Dasher, Christmas Greetings, Real Red cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Soft Suede ink & cardstock, The Write Stuff Speciality DSP, 2-Way Glue, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Bold Brights Brads, Top Note die for the Big Shot, 1/4" Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon

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Dasher is one of the top selling-stamps this year! Do you have it yet?

Delightful Decorations Circles Card

2009-11-11T11:03:00.005-06:00

Here is one of the cards we made at last weekend's Christmas Card Class. I love the retro feeling the Holiday Lounge DSP gives this card.
Supplies: Delightful Decorations, Teeny Tiny Greetings, Ruby Red ink, Bermuda Bay ink, Whisper White cardstock, Sahara Sand cardstock, Holiday Lounge DSP, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Ornament Punch, Silver Cord, Silver Brads, 1/16" Hole Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

The layout comes from another card that is part of my Merry & Bright Christmas Card Kit. I like the Christmas Cocoa paper and colors even more than the Holiday Lounge paper. The ornament image comes from the Merry & Bright rub-ons. You'll receive a full package of the rub-ons when you purchase the card kit. Click here for details.

Supplies: Merry & Bright Rub-Ons, Soft Suede cardstock, Real Red cardstock, Christmas Cocoa DSP, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Ornament Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

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Happy Birthday Cupcake Card

2009-11-10T10:44:00.005-06:00

This is two days late now, but please know that I enjoyed resting much more than you would have enjoyed seeing this card on Sunday! (wink!) I'm mostly feeling better, but have some occasional pooped out moments. That and the computer just wouldn't cooperate last night. It locked up for an hour and I finally gave up and went to bed!

I made this card for Stacey's Curtain Call Color Challenge Act 9. The challenge is over, but watch for a new one next Sunday if you want to play along. These colors were challenging for me...probably because Pink Passion and Real Red are so close...they are both very dark colors. I almost switched it to Pixie Pink for more contrast, but I stuck with it and used the red for the cherry.

Supplies: On a Pedestal, Wow Flowers (greeting), Polka Dot Background, Pink Passion ink & cardstock, Crushed Curry marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Real Red ink pad, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Corner Rounder, Basic Black Gingham Ribbon

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Gate Fold Christmas Card

2009-11-07T20:24:00.006-06:00

I had a great time stamping with some of my Springfield stamper pals this morning. Thanks for coming to my Christmas Card class! Everything went smoothly and we even finished early! I need to take pictures of then cards we made and then I'll post them. In the meantime, here's another make and take from Convention. (Oops. I just realized that red ribbon is crooked. It should be centered on the DSP...)

I love the unique fold on this card. It's called a "gate fold" and there's a "belly band" of Designer Series Paper and ribbon that keeps the card closed. Just slide off the belly band and open the card!

Supplies: Tree Trimings, Sweet Season, Garden Green cardstock, Real Red ink & cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Chocolate Chip ink/marker, Merry Moments DSP, 3/4" Real Red Polka Dot Ribbon, Linen Thread, 1/16" Hole Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Clear Rhinestone Brads

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Medallion Emboss Resist

2009-11-06T15:23:00.004-06:00

I just love this card! It's really simple, but the color makes it pop! I was hoping to get some other photos taken of the how to, but I ran out of time. If you think you need to see it, leave a comment and I'll see what I can do!

Here's the card, inspired by Shelli's presentation at the Cincinnati Regional Seminar.

I started by clear embossing the Medallion image on Whisper White cardstock. Then, I stamped the Medallion image in color on a scrap piece of cardstock and cut it out. I kept the leftover piece of the cardstock that had the outline of the Medallion cut from it and used that as a mask. I placed it around the embossed image and then used sponge daubers to sponge three different colors all over the Medallion. I used Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, and Rich Razzleberry. The mask kept the line around the Medallion nice and clean and crisp. I used a cotton ball to gently rub off any excess ink off the embossed image. Viola. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy!

Supplies: Medallion, Upsy Daisy (greeting), Whisper White cardstock, Versamark ink, Crushed Curry ink & cardstock, Melon Mambo ink & cardstock, Rich Razzleberry ink, Sponge Daubers, Clear Embossing Powder, Ticket Corner Punch

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Birthday Card Trio

2009-11-05T10:42:00.004-06:00

Sorry I missed posting the last two days. It doesn't take much to wipe me out and Tuesday night's downline meeting in Springfield did it for me! I spent all day prepping and all night doing the meeting. It was a great meeting -- thanks to everyone who came and participated! Yesterday was my recovery day and I have to confess that two of my bags from the meeting are STILL up by the front door. I haven't even brought them downstairs yet!

Enough excuses! I owe you some extra cards, so here are THREE cards I made for October birthdays that I missed. I used the same stamp and color palette and played around with some different variations. I think I like the third one best. Leave me a comment and let me know which one is your favorite.

Card #1 Supplies: Party Hearty, Everything Nice, Crushed Curry ink & cardstock, Melon Mambo marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock

Card #2 Supplies: Bitty Birthday, Everything Nice, Crushed Curry ink & cardstock, Melon Mambo marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Versamarker, Ticket Corner Punch, 2-Way Glue, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

It's hard to tell in the photo, but the card front is cut off on the bottom, right under the white strip of cupcakes. So the yellow cardstock underneath that is actually the inside of the card.

Card #3 Supplies: The More the Merrier (hostess level 3), Everything Nice, Crushed Curry ink & cardstock, Melon Mambo marker & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock,

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