Stampin' Up Fresh Vintage

Hello Peeps !!!

Happy Thursday !!!

For today's Playing with Colors- Melon Mambo , Early Espresso and Whisper White came from Kristy (Stampin' with Kristy). I used the Fresh Vintage stamp set from the Sale-a-bration. I stamped the main image in Early Espresso,and added the Itty Bitty Shapes punch flowers.  I also added the square frame and carried the punch flower int the 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:  Fresh Vintage, Petite Pairs
Paper:  Melon mambo, Early Espresso, Pattern DSP
Ink: Early Espresso, Melon Mambo
Accessories: pearls,
Tools:  piercing tool, Itty Bitty Shapes punch, square punch, olval punch scallop oval punch

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Stampin' Up Mixed Bunch

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Happy Wednesday !!!

I am a bit late posting today-trying to keep up with some swaps that I am working on.  I designed this card using the lace border punch. I used the Pattern DSP to coordinate with the stamp image. I am really enjoying using the blossom punch that coordinates with this stamp set. I added  the ribbon panel and the new pleated ribbon. This twitterpated designer button is so cute I can't resist adding it to my card.  Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Mixed Bunch, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:  Baja Breeze, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Pattern DSP
Ink: Early Espresso, White Craft
Accessories: grosgrain riobbon, pleated ribbon, designer button
Tools: lace border punch, blossom punch, circle punch, latrge oval punch

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MDS Tuesday

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Happy Tuesday !!!

Here is a card that I did using the MDS and the Summer Solstice stamp set.  I used the Adorning Accents for border,  the square lattice for the background panel. I really enjoyed these color combo and the new designer brad from the Sale-a-bration.  Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  MDS, Summer Solstice
Paper:  Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Lucky Limeade, In Color DSP
Ink: Lucky Limeade, Basic Black, Markers
Accessories: seam binding very vanilla, designer brad
Tools:  Big Shot, square lattice EF, Adorning Accents

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Simply Simple 86

Hello Peeps !!!

Happy Monday !!!

For something Simply Simple, I designed this card by using the extra large circle punch and
placing my main image in the inside. I used the Scallop Hearts of heart and added the Hearts Collection Framelits die.  I used the Pattern DSP and polka dot ribbon for the front and stamp the sentiment.  Hope you like it.
Hop over to Jean's blog ( Bear Hugs and Inky Paws) and see what she had made.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  P.S. I Love You
Paper:  Whisper White, Pattern DSP, Real Red
Ink:  Basic Gray
Accessories: designer brad, polka dot ribbon
Tools:  extra large circle punch, Big Shot, scalloped hearts of heart, Framelits Heart Colelctions

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Mixed Bunch

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Happy Sunday !!!

I am in a slow motion mode today and just can't seem to get started on a project. I finally did finish this card using the Mixed Bunch from the Occasions Mini. The nice thing about this set is that it comes with the punch- how cool is that !  I added Dazzling Details to my flower and a button for the center. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Mixed Bunch, Trendy Trees
Paper:  Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, DSP
Ink:  Chooclate Chip.markers
Accessories:  grosgrain ribbon, button, twine
Tools:  blossom punch, modern label punch, window punch, dimensionals, square lattice EF, dots EF

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Consider It Cased 85

Hello Peeps !!!

Happy Saturday !!!

I really enjoyed casing this card that I saw on pinterest but can't locate who made it. I am pretty good in saving info but I have used up my resources and could not find the source to acknowledge her.
Anyway, I used MDS to make the doily and I did another card with the same concept but changed the design a bit. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  MDS, P.S. I Love You
Paper:  Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Blushing Bride, Soft Suede
Ink: Soft Suede
Accessories:  pleated ribbon, pearls
Tools:  corner rounder, piercing tool, circle punches

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Bordering on Romance

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Happy Friday !!!

Here is a card that I did using the new stamp set from the Occasions Mini- Bordering Romance.
I did paper piecing on the flowers using Pretty in Pink Pattern DSP and did coloring on the leaves and the small flowers and buds. I then used the dots stamp image and used the edgelit dies for border.
The sentiment is from the Field Flowers.  Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Bordering on Romance, Field Flowers
Paper:  Pretty in Pink, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, Pattern DSP
Ink: Basic Black, markers
Accessories:  pearls, ruflled ribbon
Tools:  Big Shot, dots EF, dimensionals, edgelit die, wide oval punch

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Playing with Colors 85

Hello Peeps !!!

Happy Thursday !!!

Today's Playing with Colors came from Mary- Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla and Early Espresso. I used the Floral Fillers to make this card and since Valentine's is just around the corner, I wanted to use the heart stamp and sizzlit die. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Floral Fillers
Paper:  Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla, and Early Espresso, Pattern DSP
Ink: Early Espresso, markers
Accessories: brads
Tools:  Big Shot, Scalloped Hearts of Heart sizzlit, heart punch, dimensionals, Itty Bitty Shapes punch

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From This To This- A Second Look at ATC

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Happy Wednesday !!!

Today's post is an Artist Trading Card that I did for a swap. The ATC in the botom and the card I made with the ATC.  My original ribbon was a white and red stripe grosgrain but then I changed it the last minute to coordinate with my DSP. I also used the Pretty in Pink DSP for my background panel to tie everything together. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Occasional Quotes, P.S. I love You
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Real Red, Pattern DSP's
Ink:  Real Red
Accessories: polka dot ribbon, designer brad
Tools: circle punch, small heart punch, dimensionals

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MDS Tuesday

Hello Peeps !!!

Happy Tuesday !!!

I am sharing a card today using the MDS- Thoughts and Prayers stamp brush set.  I used also this beautiful background, added the Itty Bitty shapes punch and decorated ot with pearls in the center.
For the background, I used the Basic Gray and Calpso Coral c/s and run them into the Big Shot using the stripes EF. The sentiment in this card was stamped. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps: MDS- Thoughts and Prayers, Belessings from Heaven
Paper:  Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake
Ink:  Basic Gray
Accessories:  ruffled ribbon, lace ribbon, designer brad, pearls
Tools:  Big Shot, stripes EF, Itty Bitty Shapes punch, dimensionals

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Simply Simple 85

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Here is today's post for Simply Simple using the Sweet Buttons sizzlit.  What a wonderfulw ay to decorate your cards. I stamped the Posy Punch stamp image in Island Indigo and created a row of die cut buttons. I then added the punched circle sentiment. For the background, I added the Fancy Fan Letterpress Folder.  Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Posy Punch, My Friend
Paper:  Island Indigo, Pool Party, Basic Gray, Whisper White
Ink: Island Indigo
Accessories: n/a
Tools:  Big Shot, Fancy Fan Letterpress, circle punch, Seet Buttond sie cut, dimensionals

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Stampin' Up Fresh Vintage

Hello Peeps !!!

Happy New Year 2012 !!!

2011 has been quite a year for me and my family- lots of ups and downs, happy and not so happy moments, but just the same I am thankful for all the blessings that came my way. There are no regrets and still plenty of room for this new year to work on unfinished projects, create a balance between family and work, strengthen reletionships and build new ones, and to dream a little... To all my good friends, a BIG HUG for your continued support and friendship and may this year 2012 be
A FABULOUS ONE !!!

For today's post, I thought I'd share a sneak peek stamp set in the Sale-a-bration. I used the In Color Calypso Coral, Pool Party and designed a simple sketch using a border and faux stitching.  I used the DSP and the cute button that are part of the Sale-a-bration. Just e-mail me on how you can get FREE stamp sets and Accessories come Sale-a-bration. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Fresh Vintage
Paper:  Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Whisper White, Everyday Enchantment
Ink:  Calypso Coral, white gel pen
Accessories:  brad, ruffled ribbon, lace ribbon
Tools:  scallop ribbon border punch, piercing tool, dimensionals

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P.S. I love You January Kit Tutorial 2012

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Happy Friday !!!

Love is in The Air with this Oh! so sweet tutorial that I have in store for you. I used the P.S. I Love You stamp set that I absolutely adore. I have designed 4 cards and a 3-d item with step by step pictures and instructions that are so easy to follow. I am starting my quarterly tutorial for the months of January, February, March and April 2012. If you purchased Feb, March and April, you will get the
January FREE. The Project Kit tutorial will come to you in a pdf file first week of each month.

Here's how to order:
1. The cost for the 3-month tutorial is $10.00 and you will get the January tutorial- P. S . I love you for FREE. You have to pre-pay for the next 3 month to take advantage of the Free offer.
2. January Kit tutorial 2012 only $3.95
3. January Kit assembled. Minor Assembly required because of shipping.

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P.S. I Love You January Kit Tutorial 2011

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

Playing with Colors 84

Hello Peeps !!!

Happy Thursday !!!

I had a bit of panic this morning when my DH was trying to transfer data from my old computer to my new one. He had accidentally deleted all my files (OMG). Luckily, we were able to do a restore and everything was back in order.
Today's Playing with Colors came from Kristi S. - Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Pool Party and for my Neutral, I chose Whisper White. I used this cute Like-o-meter stamp set from Stampin' UP that I just love to use especially for my Valentine's card. I used the Spice Cake stampin' UP fabric for my button and the ruffled ribbon for accents. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Like-o-meter
Paper: Pool Party, Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, In Color Pool Party
Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink
Accessories:  ruffled ribbon, pearl, fabric and button
Tools: Big Shot, square lattice EF, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch, scallop edge punch, Itty Bitty Shapes punch, small heart punch, dimensionals

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Button Snowman

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Happy Wednesday !!!

Yesterday went really fast that I even forgot to post. I was hoping that things ae going to settle a bit but I am still trying to catch up on some work in and out of the house. Anyway, I had been thinking of snow and this year we will not be going to Flagstaff it seems like it since my DH had surgery on his leg few weeks ago.  I thought I'd make this card using the Button Buddies and using the designer button. I found some black mini brads and used that for my accents. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Button Buddies, Bright Christmas, Holiday Collection
Paper:  Pool Party, Island Indigo, Whisper White, In Color DSP's
Ink:  Island Indigo, Basic Black
Accessories:  ruffled ribbon, mini brads, twine
Tools:  Big Shot, snowburst EF, glue dot, circle punches

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Simply Simple 84

Hello Peeps !!!

Happy Monday !!!

I finally got a chance to put some new products from the Occasions Mini and I am just so excited to show you some cool stuff.  I am just showing you a sneak peek, so come January 4, you already know what you wanted on your wish list. 
Since today is the Simply Simple week, I made this card clean and simple with just enough embellishment. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Valentine Defined
Paper:  Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Whisper White, Pattern DSP
Ink: Real Red
Accessories:  rhinestone brad, mini brad, Pretty in Pink satin ribbon
Tools:  Big Shot, sizzlit, and textured EF

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Advent Shadow Box

Hello Peeps !!!

Merry Christmas to all !!!

Hope everyone is enjoying this morning festivities- opening presents, having a wonderful breakfast and/ or still snuggled under the covers. Whatever you do, make it a joyous season!!!
As for me, I took a break in the kitchen after I got my breakfast casserole in the oven. I put more stocking stuffers while everyone is still asleep. And with a cup of coffee in one hand...  I am sharing a project I made for my class using the Twenty Five and Counting. I cut so many  pieces, I thought I was going crazy. The class did each square and they were done in no time.  I actually let them embellish their own advent calendar so they can put their own personal touch. I started working on mine everyday and finally got it finished 2 days ago.  They are going to bring their finished advent in January and anxious to see their work. Hope you like it.

RECIPE:
Stamps:  Twenty Five and Counting
Paper:  Baja Breeze, Lucky Limeade, Cherry Cobbler, Island Indigo, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Pattern and In Color DSP
Ink:  Baja Breeze, Cherry Cobbler, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Soft Suede
Accessories:  ribbons, mini jingle bell, snowflake, twine, button, brads
Tools:  Big Shot, Peekaboo Frames, Scallop square punch, 1" square punch, postage punch, dimensionals, glue dots, Dazzlign Details

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Have a  Blessed Season of of Joy, Love and Peace !!!
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