MDS Calendar

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Happy Friday !!!

I finally got around to playing with the calendar on MDS and I was pretty impressed how easy it was to make your own calendar. I got to used the Ice Cream Parlor DSP on the Sale-a-bration and just love the bright colors.  I made 2 sizes- 4 x 6" and 3-1/2 x 5" that worked really well on my photo tray printer.
Hope you like it.
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Stampin' Up Sweet Summer

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Happy Thursday !!!

So thankful for last night (did not have to work) so woke up today in a perfectly good mood and feeling so rested. Thank you for the well wishes for Cade- his Mama said he was feeling better yesterday.
This is the card I made today for Playing with Colors- Real Red, Baja Breeze, Old Olive and
I used Whisper White for my Neutral. I got to used the Sale-a-bration Sweet Summer that you can get for FREE if you purchase $50 in merchandise ( Click on the Sale-a-bration side bar if you wanted to know more about it). I used the Elegant Lines EF for my background and created the scallop circle for my focal point. I also used the Vintage Adornment for my embellishment and it just complimented the scallop image.  Hope you like it.
Hop over to Jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see how she played with these colors.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Sweet Summer, Tiny Tags
Paper:  Real Red, Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Whisper White, Pattern DSP
Ink:  Basic Black, Markers
Accessories: Vintage Adornments, Twill Old Olive ribbon, mini safety pin
Tools: Big Shot, Elegant Lines EF, tag punch,scallop circle punch exrtra large, circle punch extra large

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All Happy

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Happy Wednesday !!!

I am thinking of my grandbaby today and the poor guy is sick.  I am hoping I get to see him on Friday and give him hugs and kisses.  Anyway, I made this MDS page with him playing.  He loves to play and he is getting good with his hands. He even has time to entertain me and gets silly.  I used Marina Mist for the background and changed the opacity to 80%. I added some punches, too. Hope you like it.

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Welcome ,Little One

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Happy Tuesday !!!

Just a quick post using the Hostess set- A Slice of Life. I had fun making these cute cards for a Baby Boy and Baby Girl. I really like the idea of the scallop frame. I used DSP for the jammies, cut them and popped them with dimensionals. What do you think?

RECIPE:
Stamps:  A Slice of LIfe
Paper:  Bashful Blue, Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, DSP
Ink:  Basic Black, Chocolate Chip
Accessories:  satin ribbon, pearls
Tools:  Big Shot, square lattice EF, scallop circle extra large, dimensionals

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Simply Simple 39

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Happy Monday !!!

Are we ready for spring and spring colors ? The weather hasn't been so bad here but the sun is not always up when I get up in the morning and there is still chill in the air. But I thought for today's Simply Simple, I used colors that remind us that spring is just around the corner. I used piercing on th card and for my panels, I used Peach Parfait and Blush Blossom (retired). Hope you like it.
Hop over to Jean's blog ( bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see what she has created for her Simply Simple card.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Every Moment
Paper:  Peach Parfait, Blush Blossom, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, markers, white gel pen
Accessories: satin ribbon, button, pearls, hemp
Tools:  piercing tool. dimensionals

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Stampin' Up Bliss

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Happy Sunday !!!

I am having one of those "blah" days today and is taking me a while to get started. I think it's partly the weather but then it could just be me. I just needed to get to my stamp room and after I made this card,
I have a bit of direction to get my day going. Did I mention I also have a cup of coffee to wake me up?
Anyway, this set is from the Sale-a-bration stamp set called Bliss.  The butterflies are framed beautifully in the Framed Tulips EF that I shrunked down. It was a really nice way of using the EF.
The size is 3-1/4 x 4" when you ran it in the Big Shot, then you trim it down to 3 x 4".  Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Bliss, Something to Celebrate
Paper:  Concord Crush, Whisper White, Crumb Cake
Ink:  Concord Crush, Crumb Cake
Accessories: pearls, poly-stitched ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Framed Tulips EF, Itty Bitty Shapes punch, small oval punch

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Stampin' Up Sweet Summer

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Happy Saturday !!!

I could not bring myself to post this morning- slept like a baby after a long night's work.  Waking up refresh, I decided to post today's Consider It Cased card. I found Jen's blog ( Ladybug Stamper) and
just love her card using the Sweet Summer Sale-a-bration stamp set.  I did changed the sentiment and used DSP instead of the border punch. I wanted to used my new square scallop punch on my main frame.
Hope you like it. Thanks  Jen for this wonderful opportunity to cased you.
Hop over to Jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see who she cased. It could be you.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Sweet Summer, Noteworthy (retired)
Paper:  Pretty in Pink, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso Pattern DSP, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, markers
Accessories:  satin ribbon, brads, Crystal Effects
Tools:  Big Shot, Dots EF, modern label punch, square scallop punch

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From This To This- A Second Look at ATC

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Happy Friday !!!

h*b2u (translation) Happy Birthday to You !!!
Isn't this the cutest sentiment... and it's digital !  I used this for my ATC swap with the girls and there is no stamping. For the  3-d effect, I added the punched star with the brad. I could not resist the cute EF background and clearly this card is perfect for little boys. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  MDS
Paper:  So Saffron, Brocade Blue, Whisper White, Pattern DSP Wild Wasabi
Ink:  N/A
Accessories: brad
Tools:  piercing tool, star punch, circle punches

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Playing with Colors 38

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Happy Thursday !!!

The colors for this week- Melon mambo, Early Espresso and Whisper White. I made 3 cards using these colors using the Eastern Blooms- my all time favorite stamp set. I can use this set over and over again and not get tired of the projects that I can come up.  I used button, rhinesones, bubbles to decorate the centers. Hope you like it.
Hop over to Jean's blog and see how she played with these colors.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Eastern Blooms
Paper:Melon Mambo, Early Espresso, Whisper White, DSP
Ink: Melon Mambo, Early Espresso
Accessories: polka dot ribbon, rhinestones, bubbles, button
Tools:  piercing tool, dimensionals

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Stampin' Up MDS

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Happy Wednesday !!!

Thinking of some fun and easy cards to make with MDS ?
I was so glad that they offered this MDS Motorcycle Brush stamp set. I need more manly stamp sets .
I also purchased the Bring on the Cake Brush Stamp set and used that for my sentiment.
I colored some areas red and added the crystal Effects, so it has that shine it to it. I used the colors Basic Gray, Basic Black and Real Red and added the eyelets for my finishing touches. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps: MDS-Motorcycle, Bring on the Cake
Paper:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Basic Gray, Real Red
Ink:  Basic Black, Marker
Accessories:  eyelets, Crystal Effects
Tools:  Crop-a-dile, dimensionals

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Stampin' Up Toucan of my Love

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Happy Tuesday !!!

I am sharing this card using the  Toucan of my Love stamp set which has been retired but still love using it.  I stamped and colored the image, added the punched hearts and created a textured background using Crumb Cake and Blushing Bride. The googley eyes made a cute addition, don't you think?
RECIPE:
Stamps:  Toucan of my Love
Paper:  Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Pattern DSP
Ink:  Basic Black, markers
Accessories: satin ribbon, pearls, googley eyes
Tools:  Big Shot, square latttice EF, heart punches

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Simply Simple 38

Hello Peeps !!!

Hapy Monday !!!

Just a quick post before I go to bed (long night last night).
I debated about getting this set- Easter Blossoms, but after I've inked it up there is no doubt in my mind that I needed this stamp set.  I love this stamp image especially.  I colored it in pink, and used a textured vellum background that I ran through the Big Shot.  I added glitter and pearls which is about the right touch it needed.  Of course, I have to add a ribbon- organdy pink ribbon with a rhinestone brad.
Hope you like it.
Hop over to Jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see what she has created for her Simply Simple card.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Easter Blossoms
Paper:  Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Vellum
Ink: Basic Black, marker
Accessories: organdy ribbon, rhinestone brad, pearls, glitter
Tools:  Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet

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Create a Cupcake Project Kit Tutorial 2011

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Happy

Cupcakes, anyone?
These cards/3-d project that I made using the Create a Cupcake stamp set and the Build a Cupcake punch are full of surprises as you open them. Why? I thought I'll add a little excitement since that's what birthdays are for.
This is my Project Tutorial for February. If you already purchased the 3-month tutorial, you will automatically get this tutorial in your e-mail first week of February. Just be sure tcheck your e-mail and to put my e-mail in your safe list in order for you to get your tutorial promptly.
If you are interested in purchasing the tutorial:
1. I am offering the 3 month Project Tutorial ( February, March and April) for $10.00 and you will get the January Tutorial for FREE.
2. If you order from me or my website ($50.00 before tax and shipping) to take advantage of the Sale-a-bration, I will send you the February tutorial for FREE.
3. You can purchase the February Tutorial only for $3.95.

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Create a Cupcake February Tutorial 2011

3-month Tutorial (Feb,March, April and January FREE) $10.00 USD Feb. Tutorial Only $3.95 USD Feb. Kit ( Cards Only) $18.95 USD Feb. Kit ( Cards and 3-d item) $21.95 USD

Consider It Cased 37

Hello Peeps !!!

Happy Saturday !!!

Today's post was cased from Julie's blog ( Stamping Impressions) and I just love the way she created her love sentiment. Of course the minute I saw it, I knew I have to cased it. I wanted to used a
4-1/4 and 5-1/2 card , so I have to make adjustments for my card. I doubled the strings of hearts and added a bow.  Hope you like it.
Thanks Julie for this opportunity to cased you  and I had a wonderful time visiting your blog.
Hop over to Jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see who she cased. it could be you.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Valentine Defined
Paper: Marina Mist, Regal Rose, Whisper White
Ink: Marina Mist Regal Rose
Accessories:  grosgrain ribbon, brads
Tools: tag punch, pinking hearts border, dimensionals, Score-Pal

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Stampin' Up MDS

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Happy Friday !!!

Let me just say that going digital on some of my cards is refreshing. This Greeting Card Kids is from MDS and all I have to do is color it.  You can make it small or big and it does it for you. I still have to add a few of my touches, that's what makes it so fun. I added the heart brad, the textured background , the piercing and the cute polka dot ribbon making this card so special. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Greeting Card Kids Brush Stamp set from MDS
Paper:  Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Real Red, Crumb Cake, In Color DSP
Ink:  Markers
Accessories:  polka dot ribbon, heart brad
Tools:  piercing Big Shot, CB EF, dimensioanls

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Playing with Colors 37

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Happy Thursday !!!


Today's colors- Rich Razzleberry, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride and Whisper White for my Neutral.
I am pretty amazed on this new set from SU Build a Blossom stamp set that comes with its own Blossom Petals Punch. How cool is that ?  This card is 4-1/4 x 5-1/2, so as you could see the flower is a good size. I stamped the petals first, then I punched evry single one of them. I did sponging on the edges of the petals and used the spritzer all over so you could see some flecks of the Rich Razzleberry ink. It just creates a wonderful effect.  I did the same thing with the leaves-stamped and punched. I used the tag punch for my sentiment, added a bubble to the center of the flower and a ribbon bow for my finishing touch. Hope you like it. If you are interested in finding out more on the Build a Blossom and Petals Punch, please feel free to contact me at anytime.
Hop over to Jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws)  and see how she played with these colors.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Build a Blossom, Tiny Tags
Paper:  Rich Razzleberry, pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride
Ink:  Blushing Bride, Rich Razzleberry, Pear Pizzazz
Accessories:  stitched poly ribbon, bubbles, mini safety pin
Tools:  Blossom Petals Punch, circle punches, spritzer, piercint ool, square lattice EF, Big Shot, dimensionals, tag punch, sponge

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Sale-a -bration!!!

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Happy Wednesday !!!

It only happens once a year- Sale-a-bration. It started ( January 25th till March 31st, 2011).
 Click here to view the brochure.
This year Stampin' UP has limited edition stamp sets for  hostesses and customers that  you can choose from as well as  Designer Series Paper & Quick Accents pack, a Ribbon & Button pack, digital downloads, and Décor Elements!


There are three ways for you to earn free products:
Spend:  Customers will receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $50 they spend (before tax and shipping)!
Host: A hostess will receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $300 in workshop sales*, in addition to our regular hostess benefits!
*Note: This benefit is only available on qualifying customer, demonstrator, and workshop orders. Online orders do not qualify.
Join: New recruits will receive 15 percent off their Starter Kit (Standard or Digital+), plus a special Sale-A-Bration bonus bundle valued up to $50!

Today until March 31st, order ( $50.00 before tax and shipping) from me and I will give you anyone of my  tutorials in my blog for FREE.
Contact me or go to my website and start ordering on line.

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Stampin' Up MDS

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Happy Tuesday !!!

I got the chance to play with  My Digital studio again and chose  this Love Impressions Embellishments.  I used the 4 different designs and made them into these cute Note Cards.  I did stamp the sentiment on the bottom side and added the ribbon treatment on both sides. I used a retired corner punch ( wish i knew the name of it) and love the effect on the card. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Filled with Love, MDS
Paper:  Real Red, Whisper White, Crumb Cake
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories:  polka dot ribbon
Tools: corner punch, dimensionals

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