Perfect Words

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Happy Wednesday !!!

Here is another swap card that I did using the Creative Elements stamp set. I saw this set and I just knew that I just have to have it. I prety much made a monochromatic card and kept it clean and simple with clean lines.  Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Creative Elements, Perfect Words
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White, In Color DSP
Ink: Crumb Cake, Concord Crush
Accessories: rhinestone
Tools:  scallop edge punch

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Stampin' Up Pretty Petals

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Happy Tuesday !!!

All my bags are packed...I am ready to go to convention!!!  It took me quite a bit of time to get everything organized and I still feel that I am forgetting something. Oh well, if I did forget something, it ain't my swaps, he, he!
Here is a Note Pad that I enjoyed making and so, so easy to make. A strip of DSP, a stamped flower and a few punches  and this note pad is great for swapping.  Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Pretty Petals, Tiny Tags
Paper:  More Mustard, Regal Rose, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, DSP
Ink: Basic Black, More Mustard, Regal Rose, Tangerine Tango
Accesories: eyelets
Tools:  scallop edge punch, oval and scallop oval punch

Just an update on the DSP and Ribbon Shares, the ribbon share is closed, so if you ordered I have put the order in. I still need 2 people for me to close the DSP.


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Imagine

Hello Peeps !!!

Happy Monday !!!

I can't believe it- It's convention time and I am definitely so, so excited ! I am pretty much done packing; still trying to pack my swaps and working on my "To Bring List".
For this week instead of doing the challenges, I thought I'd show you my card swaps. I try to do simple layout and used some new Stamp sets/ In Color Papers in the new catty. This card is one of the swap card I did.
Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Delicate Doilies, Word Play
Paper:  Concord Crush, Wisteria Wonder, Blushing Bride, Whisper White
Ink:  Blushing Bride, Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush
Accessories:  pearl
Tools:  Scallop circle punches

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Stampin' Up Thank You Kindly

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Happy Sunday !!!

I had the most fun playing with these Builder Wheels.  I stamped the wheels in 3 different colors- Marina Mist, Old Olive and Cherry Cobbler then I cut them and used each color on each card creating
mix match colors.  Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Builder Wheels, Thank You Kindly
Paper: Whisper White, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Ink:  Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Marina Mist, White Craft ink
Accessories: brads, grosgrain ribbons
Tools: scallop edge punch, SA wheel handle

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Consider It Cased 60

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Happy Saturday !!!

Today's cased is from Nat's blog ( Stampin Nat's ) and you will just fall in love with the set she used for this awesome card.  This set is from Turtle and Co. designed exclusively to help raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities. When you purchase this year's set, Stampin' Up will donate $3.00
to RMCH. 
I did make a few changes and I used the stripes background whichis hard to see on my card, added the ribbon in the bottom and did paper piecing on my little froggy and added the googley eyes.
Hope you like it.
Thanks Nat for this wonderful opportuinity 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:  Turtle and Co.
Paper:  Poppy Parade, Basic Black, Old Olive, Whisper White, In Color DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Poppy Parade
Accessories: gingham ribbon, pearls
Tools: Big hot, stripess EF, dimensionals

Just an update on the DSP and Ribbon Share. I will be sending you an e-mail that your share will be mailed on Monday. If you ahve not gotten an e-mail, it's only because the Group that you are in hasn't closed yet. I will however update you in a day or two. If you are interested in joining the shares, click on the sidebar of my blog. Thanks.

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Birthday Flower

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Happy Friday !!!

I am really liking this flower from the Love and Care Hostess stamp set. It is so easy to color with markers. I have yet to ised the other flowers and the sentiment that comes with it. I added the die cut butterfly, added the ribbon and buttons for my accents.  Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Love and Care
Paper: Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Whisper White, DSP, Sahara Sand
Ink:  Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Old Olive
Accessories:  ribbon, button, hemp
Tools:  scallop trim border, Big Shot, Beautiful Wings die cut, dimensionals

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Stampin' Up Printed Petals

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Happy Thursday !!!

So much things to do, so little time... like today.  I woke up a bit early and worked in my stamp room. I had a party yesterday and I can't even find a room to stamp. Needless to say, I had to do some cleaning and by the time you know it, I did not even notice how late it was. 
Anyway, today's colors are just lovable- Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Blushing bride and I chose Whisper White for my Neutral.  I used the Printed Petals and used the scallop cirlcle to frame them.
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:  Swirls and Curls Verses, Printed Petals
Paper: Chocolate Chip, So saffron, Blushing Bride, Whisper White, In Color DSP
Ink: So Saffron, Blushing Bride, White Craft
Accessories: dots scallop ribbon, pearls
Tools:  Scallop circle punches, circle punches, piercing tool, dimensionals

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From This To This- A Second Look at ATC

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Happy Wednesday !!!

Most of my creativity are inspired by making Artist Trading Cards which I hope to get when I go to convention. I love how easy they are to make into regular cards and with the right accent and background layering, you can turn an ATC into this.  Hope you like it.
Today is our monthly meeting with the group and we are swapping ATC's.  I am excited to show them some new accessories, stamp sets and the New In Color cardstocks.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  A Word for You, Delicate Doilies
Paper:  Pumpkin Pie, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White, DSP, Kiwi Kiss
Ink: Concord Crush
Accessories: eyelets, striped ribbon
Tools:  scallop circle punch, Blossom Petals Builder, circle punch, Crop-a-dile


If you are still interested in ordering the Designer Series Papers Share and Ribbon Share, CLICK HERE and I will include you on the Group C DSP and Group E Ribbon Share. Once filled, I will order the DSP and Ribbon Share together.

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Stampin' Up Have a Seat

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Happy Tuesday !!!

I love using this Have a Seat stamp set. I didn't really think that it was going to work for what I had in mind but surprisingly enough, with the right accessories it turned out just fine.  I stamped the image and did not even do a whole lot of coloring.  I layered the cards on DSP, added the ribbon and the perfect saying to finished these cards. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Have a Seat, Occasional Quotes
Paper:  Whisper Whit, DSP
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: grosgrain ribbon, silver pearls
Tools:  dimensionals,

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Simply Simple 60

Hello Peeps !!!

Happy Monday and Happy July 4th !!!

I thought I'd make a card that has stars on it and this is what I came up with for my Simply Simple week.
It's actually a birthday card with Ice cream inside. I did not even think of taking a picture of it.  I just punched the stars in red, whit and blue and layered it in DSP, added the ribbon and it is pretty much done.  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 week.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Sweet Scoops
Paper:  Marina Mist, Real Red, Whisper White, DSP
Ink:  Real Red, Marina Mist
Accessories:  grosgrain ribbon, brads
Tools:  star punch, dimensionals

Just an update on the DSP and Ribbon Share, I am starting Group B of the DSP, and Group C of the Scallop ribbon. If you are interested in doing the shares, CLICK HERE.

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Thinking of You, Friend

Hello Peeps !!!

Happy Sunday !!!

I was inspired to work on some hybrid card. I used it in the background of this card and I also used rub-ons for the sentiment.  I stamped the butttterfly and framed it using the scallop circle. I embellished it with some square brads and grosgrain ribbon. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Butterfly Prints, MDS
Paper:  Baja Breeze, Early Espresso, , Whisper White, DSP
Ink:  Early Espresso
Accessories:  grosgrain ribbon, brads
Tools: scallop trim border, scallop circle, extra large circle, Itty Bitty shapes punch, flower punch, dimensionals

I think I finally got all the July tutorials out bia e-mail, so if you have not reeived yours kindly let me know.  I am also starting Group B of the scallop Dot ribbon share. Please check this post if you are interested in sharing.

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Stampin' Up Simply Soft

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Happy Saturday !!!

I can't believe that July is already here and you know what that means- Stampin' UP convention is just around the coner.  I am getting a bit excited and can't wait to have FUN!!!
Today' post is a cased from Jill's blog ( Jill's, Ink) with her lovely Simply Soft Card. I just love her color choices and her simply fab card. I truly enjoyed this case with just a few changes and addition that I did. I did tearing on one sdie and embellished it with a jumbo brad. The flowers were stamped in Soft Suede and Pool Party ink. I added stickles which I think spiced up the flowers a bit ! Hope you like it.
Thanks Jill for this wonderful opportunity to cased you.
Hop over to Jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see who she cased.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Simply Soft
Paper: Pool Party, Soft Suede, Whisper White
Ink:  Soft Suede, Pool Party
Accessories:  polka dot ribbon, jumbo brad, stickles
Tools:  Crop-a-dile, Cutter's tool

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Stampin' Up Messages for Mom

Hello Peeps !!!

Happy Thursday !!!

Hope everyone is starting with a beautiful morning. With a cup of coffee in one hand and the computer in front of me, I am good to go.
Today's post is Playing with Colors- Sahara Sand, Poppy Parade, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White for my Neutral. I used the oval die cut for framing, stamped and colored the image. I totally enjoyed these color combo today and I used a stamp set that have not been inked in a long time. I also used a sneek peek of the new stamp set in the new catty. Byt he way, tomorrow is the release date, so make sure you get up early and be the first one to see it.
Hop over to jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see how she played with these colors.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Messages for Mom
Paper:  Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip, Poppy Parade, Whisper White, In Color DSP
Ink: Basic Black, markers, Chocolate Chip
Accessories:  satin ribbon, bling
Tools:  Big Shot, oval die cut, dimensioals

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Party Parade Project Kit Tutorial July 2011

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Happy Wednesday !!!

I am just inspired every month to share with you another Project Kit Tutorial for July using the Party This Way and Pennant Parade Stamp sets . These cards are just fabulous for kids' birthdays and grown ups as well.  I had a wonderful time making these cards with the new stamp set and the new Petite Pennant punch, you will agree once you see them.
The Project Kit Tutorial consist of 4 cards and a 3-D item that are demonstrable. The tutorials will come to you in a PDF file with step to step pictures and instructions.

The project tutorial will be e-mailed to you first week of each month in a pdf file. I know you will be delighted with these projects as you have in the past. So, take advantage of this wonderful offer.

Here's how to order:

1. The cost for the 3-month tutorial is $10.00 . You will get June, July and August and you will get the May Tutorial- Pretty Postage for FREE. You have to pre-pay for the next 3 month to take advantage of this Free offer.

2. July Kit tutorial only $3.95

3. Order $50.00 from me or from my online website and you will get the July Kit tutorial for FREE.

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Party Parade July Kit Tutorial 2011

3-month Tutorial ( June, July, Aug and May FREE) $10.00 USD July Tutorial Only $3.95 USD July Kit ( Cards Only) $18.95 USD July Kit ( Cards and 3-d item) $21.95 USD

My Friend

Hello Peeps !!!

Happy Tuesday !!!

Here's another sneek peek from the new catty that I think you would really like. If you are interested in purchasing the new Stampin' UP Idea Book and Catalog, please let me know and I will be more than happy to mail it to you.
I just love the fact that you just inked it up and you are done. I added the butterfly sizzlit diie cut and stamped the sentiment in Rich Razzleberry. It just needed something on the side and the piercing was the perfect touch.
Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  My Friend
Paper:  Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, In Color DSP
Ink:  Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories:  pearls, polka dot ribbon
Tools:  Big Shot, Beautiful Wings sizzlit die cut, scallop trim border punch, dimensionals

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Simply Simple 59

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Happy Monday !!!

Hope everyone's weekend was woderful.  It was a lazy Sunday and spent my day pretty much in bed  watching movies.  I feel rested today and with the running around I had to do today, I am going to need it. Today's Simply Simple post is a sneek peek of the new catty using the Delicate Doilies.
It is very cute and simple and when I added the Blossom Bouquet triple layer punch in the middle, I think it looks about right.  Hope you like it.
Hop over to Jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see what she had created for her Simply Simple card.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Delicate Doilies
Paper:  Baja Breeze, Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Pattern DSP
Ink: Baja Breeze, Calypso Coral
Accessories:  Early espresso satin ribbon, pearls
Tools:  extra large scallop circle, large scallop circle, blossom bouquet triple layer punch, Itty Bitty Shape punch pack, dimensionals

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Thoughts of You

Hello Peeps !!!

Happy Sunday !!!

I felt like coloring today,so I picked this stamp set that is so delightfully cute to color. I was going to use the same colors for the daisy but I decided to be a bit more playful and use two colors.
I also decided a mix match background. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Every Moment
Paper:  Whisper White, So Saffron, Crumb Cake, Pattern DSP
Ink:  Basic Black, markers
Accessories:  satin ribbon, pearls, twine
Tools: Big Shot, elegant lines EF, button, dimensionals

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