Monday, November 20, 2017

Merry Christmas to all



I'll products from Stampin Up
except the flocking. 
Jolly friends stamp set 
Greetings from santa stamp set 
Be merry designer series paper 
Real red solid ribbon 
Polar white flower soft

This is a card I had made with my
 grand kids in mind. Most of it Is using
retired stampin up products. But they
are things I love. The designer series paper
and the ribbon are current.
It was a fun card to make, and the holidays
will be here before we know it. 


Friday, November 10, 2017

Autumn quilt


All products from Stampin Up 
Christmas quilt stamp set 
Painted autumn designer series paper 
Daffodil delight double stitched ribbon 
Rhinestone basic jewels 

I was in a fall mood when I decided 
to make this card. I love quilts, 
and this stamp set is perfect for that.
The daffodil delight and Cajun craze 
inks make a beautiful pattern. 
This card could be used for any fall occasion. 
Happy fall everyone! 

Monday, November 6, 2017

Quilted Christmas

All products by Stampin Up
Christmas Quilt stamp set
Snowflake Sentiments stamp set
Quilt Builder Framelits
Quilted Christmas paper pack
Champaign Foil sheets
Gold Faceted Gems
Everyday Label punch

I finally got to play with my 
Christmas quilt stamp and die set. 
It was so much fun! And you can make 
more than one card at a time.
I really like the outcome, and think 
it will be a fun card to send.  

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Painted Harvest

All products from stamping up 
Painted harvest stamp set 
Painted autumn designer paper 
Leaf punch 
Black crystal embellishments

I love this Painted Autumn/Havest
stamp set and designer series paper.
It is making some great
Thanksgiving cards for me. I had
a lot of fun with this fun fold
too. I saw it on Youtube but I
don't remember by whom. So if
it is yours great job and thank
you for sharing it!
Here are some other views:

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Just a Note

All products from Stampin Up

Every now and then my upline with 
Stampin Up sends us a Create 
and Play surprise in the mail. 
It includes everything we need to 
make a card other than adhesive 
and stamps. It is a challenge 
for me, and jump starts my creativity. 
I love doing it, and this is my card for
this challenge. 
Happy Sunday everyone! 

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Warmth of Christmas

All products from Stampin Up
Real red cardstock
Garden green cardstock
Quilted Christmas designer series paper
Snowflake Sentiments stamp set
Red satin stitched ribbon
Enamel dots
Eastern Palace stickers
Stitched oval dies

I am participating in a card swap
with my demonstrator group.
It is for Christmas cards from the
new holiday catalog. So it got me going
on my Christmas cards. I really like
this paper pack. It does remind
me of the warmth of Christmas.
Hope everyone is having a good week.

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Happy Birthday

All products from Stampin Up
Sweet sugar plum cardstock and ribbon
Happy birthday die
Powder pink designer paper
Pearls

One of my best friends recently had
a birthday. I really love these colors,
and thought they went together
so perfectly. It was a quick and easy,
but so pretty card. I liked it so
much I made multiples in different
 colors! It is a great card to
have on hand for any occasion.
Happy Sunday everyone!

Sunday, August 27, 2017

Feathery Friends Hello


All products are from Stampin Up
except for the hello.
Feathery Friends stamp set
Enamel Dots
Wink of Stella
Stampin Write markers

I thought this card was such a cute
whimsical type card. It is a perfect
card to send to just say hello. I stamped
and fussy cut the flowers, and then
used Wink of Stella. I then used 
dimensionals to pop them up.
The enamel dots and die cut hello
were the perfect touch.


Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Beautiful You


Neenah Solar white cardstock
Flirty Flamingo cardstock and
DSP by Stampin Up
Beautiful You stamp set by
Stampin Up
Mettalic ribbon by Stampin Up
Mettalic enamel shapes by
Stampin Up

I have had this stamp set for a while
but unable to play with it until
now. I love the uplifting sentiments
that come with it, and the sketchy
images. I have someone in my
life that has been struggling, and
I think this may make her smile.
Happy stamping!

Saturday, July 22, 2017

High Tide


Neenah Solar White cardstock
Stampin Up cardstock
High Tide stamp set from
Stampin Up
Sky is the Limit stamp set from
Stampin Up

I was running short on masculine
cards, especially for birthday.
I love the High Tide stamp
set. It is a very serene scenary
set. I also love to do masking
and 2 step stamping. Was
a pretty quick and easy card
to make.
Have a great weekend everyone!

Friday, July 14, 2017

Moon Baby

Stampin Up cardstock
Nina Solar white cardstock
Moon Baby stamp set Stampin Up 
Coptic markers
Stampin Up markers
Amuse cloud die
irresistible PICO Embellished
Stitched circle die

My newest grandson has just arrived.
Welcome Brandon Michael!
Picture is below.
I made this card for my daughter
to celebrate his arrival.
I love this Moon Baby stamp set, is
so sweet looking.
We are in heaven right now!


Thursday, July 6, 2017

Crafting Forever


From Stamping Up:
Crafting Forever stamp set 
Wood Texture DP stack
Cardstock
Glitter Enamel Dots
Whisper white stitched satin  ribbon
Stampin write brights and 2016-18
in color markers
Also Copic markers, and irresistible
PICO shimmer embellished

What a fun stamp set for all of us who
love stamping! I can't tell which stamp  I
love more. I know I have a few
friends who I could have a great time
with this set. It was fun to make.
Below you can see the PICO embellished
shine.


Tuesday, July 4, 2017

You Move Me


All products from Stampin Up 
You Move Me stamp and die bundle
Square dies
Fresh Florals DP
2017-2019 in color cardstock
Whisper white stitched station ribbon
1/4 inch stitched edge ribbon
Wink of Stella

This is one of my favorite stamp and
die sets! I couldn't wait to use it. I love
the way it looks like it is flying. I have always had trouble making pink cards, but I love
the Berry Burst. I am pleased with the
outcome. The inspiration for this
card came from Dawn's Stamping Thoughts.

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Friend Like You

All products from stampin up. 
Card stock is Lemon Lime Twist , Berry Burst,
And Tranquil Tide.
Stamp sets are Hostess Set 
Background Bits, and Sweet Sentiments.
Matching new ink in colors.
Glitter enamel dots. 

This was such are fun and easy card 
to make. I love the new in colors, 
especially The tranquil tide. 
This sentiment is one of my favorite by 
Stampin up. The host set is also 
very versatile. The glitter dots were 
the perfect final touch. 
This could-be mass produced very quickly, 
and I have several friends I want to
 send them to. 

Friday, May 12, 2017

Happy Mother's Day

All products by Stampin Up
Old Olive cardstock and ink
Daffodil Delight cardstock and ink
Delightful Daisy designer paper 
Daisy Delight stamp set and punch
Greatest Greetings stamp set
Faceted Gold Gem
Enamel Gitter Dots
Lace Doilies
Glitter Ribbon

This card combined some products 
from the current catalog, and some products from the new catalog.
I am in love with the Daisy Delight
Stamp set, designer paper, and punch.
The new gyms and glitter dots 
are gorgeous. I think it made a
 beautiful Mother's Day card.
I have been hard at work
trying different designs with it.
Below are two more examples.

Happy Mother's Day everybody!



The second card is using the
Blooming Bliss designer paper
and beige lace ribbon by
Stampin Up. 

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Wedding Wishes

Floral phrases stamp set and
Detailed floral thinlits die set from
Stampin Up,
Stitch shapes die set by Stampin Up, 
Satin ribbon and brad from my stash,
Rhinestones by Stampin Up

I had a wedding to go to this
past weekend, and wanted to make a
special card. I love the Bermuda Bay
cardstock and ink by stampin Up.
This is a stamp that will be retiring, 
and I am a little sad because 
I really like it. I think it makes a
very elegant card. If you look closely
you can see the wink of Stella on it.
It was a simple card to make basically.
Happy stamping!

Sunday, April 30, 2017

Eastern Palace

All products by Stampin Up
Eastern Palace Suite,
Gold embellishment stickers

I recently participated in a fun 
swap with my upline and some members
of my team.  We got to order the
Eastern Palace Suite stamp set
early. At first I wasn't sure this
set would be for me, but after watching
a few YouTubes with it I began
to really like it. There is so much
you can do with this set! If you
would like to see samples from the
swap click on this link. They will be
posted next week.

http://dostamping.typepad.com/dostamping_with_dawn/2017/04/0428stars-feature-friday-retiring-stampinup.html

This Stamp Set is available to customers starting May 1st.

Saturday, April 1, 2017

Celebrate You

My upline with stampin Up, Dawn Olchefski, sent us all a create and play kit. Thank you very much Dawn. It was so much fun! This is from the Party Animal suite. To see all our creations click on the link below. There is some really fun stuff there. Happy day!
http://dostamping.typepad.com/dostamping_with_dawn/2017/03/swap-share-saturday-2.html

Monday, March 20, 2017

Happy Birthday Ice Cream

Cool Treats stamp set
Frozen Treats framemits
Tasty Treats Dp
Metallic Ribbon
all by Stampin Up 

My oldest granddaughter will
be 9 in a few weeks. Where
does the time go! I call her my
Sunshine (each grandchild has a
special nickname). She loves ice
cream. So I thought this would be
a perfect card for her. So fun to 
make, and the DP is embossed
and shiny. She will love it. 

Saturday, March 18, 2017

Thanks For Being You

Avant Garden stamp set
Succulent Garden DP
Ruched Ribbon
Wink of Stella
all products by Stampin Up 

I love how delicate this stamp
set is. It makes quick and simple 
cards still seem elegant.
The DP makes such an easy
background. Very versatile and
could be used for any occasion. 
Hope you're having a great weekend! 


Friday, March 10, 2017

Custm Tee stamp set by Stampin Up 
Hello stamp set by Stampin Up 
Cupcakes and Carousels DP
Tshirt Builder Framelits by
Stampin Up 
Embellishments by Stampin Up 
Stampin Up chalk marker

I went to a wonderful overnight
stamping event hosted by one of my
Besties, Shirley. Thank you 
Shirley! A lot of my other Besties
were there and everyone 
brought a shoebox card to make.
This is what I brought. It is
cased from a card made by Wendy
Cranford  that I loved.
I love the outcome! 
What a therapeutic weekend!

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Just for You

All products from 
Paper Wishes Hot Off the Press.

Another quick and easy card,
the hardest part being the
fussy cutting of the rose. The
rose is a Dazzle that I placed on
the provided paper and cut out.
I loved the color and Design
of the designer paper.
This card could be used for
any occasion.

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Neenah solar white cardstock
Emerald Envy 2017 - 2018 in color
designer paper and ink by 
Stampin Up
Happy everyday stamp set
by Simon Says Stamp.
Stitched Circle dies by Amuse
Epiphany crafts butterfly epoxy
embellishment maker.

I was wanting to make some cute, 
simple, quick cards. This definitely fit
The bill. You could mass-produce
these cards in minutes. With the
five different colors you could
have a quick gift for someone.
I love the outcome.
Have a great day everyone.

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Brighten the World

Bermuda Bay and Very Vanilla
cardstock by Stampin Up
Neenah solar white cardstock
Honeycomb Happiness stamp
set by Stampin up
Flourishing Phrases stamp set by
Stampin Up
Cupcakes and Carousels DP
by Stampin Up
Ribbon by Stampin Up
Kurataki Real Brush markers
Embellishments by Stampin Up

This chick is so cute, and I love the
Flourishing phrases stamp set sayings,
and I thought they went well together.
This design layout was inspired
by a card made by Wendy Cranford.
I love the metallic ribbon from
Stampin Up sale-a-bration.
I really like the end result.

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

From Meow

All products from Hot 
Off The Press 

I absolutely love this new set
of Dazzles from Hot Off The Press. 
It is cat silouettes and 
associated items in that theme.
The paper they sent with it is
gorgeous and my favorite color.
A little fussy cutting, but
otherwise very quick and easy. 
SO cute!

Friday, January 13, 2017

Baby Bear

All products from Stampin Up 
except for bling on bow
which is from my stash.

I just love this bear! It is a 3
step stamp, and it has taken
me a bit of practice to get it right.
The DP is Serene Scenes pack
which has some beautiful papers
in it. My granddaughter is
becoming a stamping addict with
her Maw Maw as you can see. 
She made me the pizza card, and
the envelope below. So much
fun playing with her!

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Desk Calendar and Organizer

Cardstock, ribbon, and enamel 
dots by Stampin Up
Designer paper by Stampin Up
The Sheltering Tree stamp set by
Stampin Up
Calendar from Amazon
Brad from my stash

This organizer box was from a
YouTube video by The
Crafty Spark. I wanted to make
a gift for my coworker, and thought
this would be something
cute she could set on her desk.
Initially it looked complicated,
but once I got started it was pretty
easy. It can hold a Post-It Note
Pad and a pen.

Monday, January 2, 2017

With Sympathy

All products from stampin Up
except for ink pads
Spectrum Noir glitter pen

I needed a sympathy card for
a friend whose mother passed away.
This is for a dear friend, and
my heart goes out to her.
These are always difficult cards
for me to make.

Sunday, January 1, 2017

Happy Birthday

Cardstock and DP from Stampin Up
Stamp sets from Gina K Designs
and Stampin Up
Butterfly dies from Amuse
Ribbon and doily from Stampin Up
Bling from my stash

I saw this card design on YouTube
Made by Dawn from Dawn's
Stamping Thoughts. I thought it was
beautiful, and wanted to make one 
myself. It was so much fun to 
make, and I love the outcome.
Below is a picture of the inside.
Happy New Year to all!