Coloring Our World

More displays from my Open House

2011-09-13T12:43:00.000-05:00

Hello stamping friends!
Here are some more pics from my Open House...Aren't those flowered ribbons cool? They remind me of the 70's! (I guess that dates me, huh?) Very easy to make using the Big Blossoms die and adhered to ribbon using mini glue dots.
Below that pic are the Stocking boxes I made using the NEW stocking die, glitter paper and the box #2 die. I think these will be perfect for gifts at Xmas! And they are SOOOO sparkly!
Thanks for stopping by!

Cupcake pedestal

2011-08-29T14:58:00.000-05:00

Hello stamping friends!
This is something that we learned at convention--a little table for cupcakes! You need to use Designer Paper 8x2 and score at every 2 inches. Mountain fold and using the large oval punch, punch a 1/2 of the oval out of the paper. You may need to do it in 2 steps--sometimes I can get thru all of the layers and sometimes not!
The top of the table is the large Scallop punch with scallops folded down. Wouldn't these be so cute for a shower or b'day party?

Open House pics of Displays

2011-08-25T12:02:00.000-05:00

Hello! I want to thank all of you that attended my Open House on Sunday and made it such a success! Here are some pictures of some of the displays...the top one is a vase with Accordian Flowers that I made. These are SO fun to make with the NEW scoring tool that Stampin' Up is selling! I used 12x12 Designer paper and scored every 1/2 inch.

This is what everyone got for attending. It's a Card Emergency kit and came with 3 cards and envies. Or they could choose the cello bag with nuggets. I used the new stamp set that is PERFECT for covering nuggets and the 2 scallop punches for the flower.

I'd say this is my FAVORITE of the new sets in the catalog! Button Buddies is the name of it and the stamps lend themselves to adding one of SU's buttons that match perfectly (of course!) Just so cute!!!

Thanks for stopping by and happy stamping!

Make a FREE card!

2011-08-18T11:26:00.000-05:00

Hello stampers!
Come to my new catalog Open House this Sunday, Aug.21 from 1:30-4:30 and make this Birthday card for FREE! It uses all of the in colors and the new doily punch. Also get a free gift for coming! Great displays, too!
Hope to see you Sunday!

Free stuff at my SU Open House!

2011-08-16T13:12:00.001-05:00

Yes! Come to my Open House of the new Stampin' Up catalog on Sunday August 21 from 1:30-5 and get a FREE gift for coming! You also get to make a FREE card! PLUS there will be hundreds of new ideas to share with you, retired sale, and class sign ups...You don't want to miss it!

Pics from Convention

2011-08-14T16:41:00.000-05:00

The top pic is showing some very creative ways to use our Stampin' Up fabric!
The next pic is a cute ornament using the Petal Cone Die. They had such GREAT displays this year with lots of ideas!

Have you wondered where I've been since I haven't posted for a long time? Nowhere! I just got lazy and the Header bothers me that there is so much space before you hit the blog part...and I don't know how to fix it and kept thinking I would!

But! I am back in the program, so please stop by again to see what else I have to show you!

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2011-07-08T10:25:00.000-05:00

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Fabulous Florets

2011-05-15T16:23:00.000-05:00

Hello stampers!
Know what? When I first saw this set in the new mini, I thought "I don't need another flower set"....then I did a swap with Shelly and got these 2 cards and changed my mind!! AND they stamp SO WELL! By that, I mean they REALLY pick up the ink and give a GREAT clean image! Plus, there is a matching Designer paper called "Beyond the Garden". This set is going to be in the new Idea Book Catalogue, also, so it will have a long life! The possibilites are endless :-)
Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

Man cards

2011-05-13T12:52:00.000-05:00

Hello stampers!
I wasn't too sure when I ordered this set ("Open Sea"-Stampin' Up) but after playing with it and getting several in a swap I did with Shelly, I really like it! It's so hard to do man cards, I think!
Anyway, the one on the left is one I did while playing..and the other is one I got from the swap. There is coordinating designer paper (which I need to buy!) And notice the new Baker's twine from the mini, also!

Thanks for stopping by!

Man cards!

2011-05-08T17:33:00.000-05:00

Hello stamping friends!
If you are like me, you never have enough man cards--is it because it's more fun to make femmy cards with flowers, etc? Maybe! Now is a great time to make some "man cards" since Father's Day is coming up and we always need guy b'day cards!
This set is called "The Open Sea" and I really had fun playing with it!
The card on top is one that I made for a swap, and the ones below are another "playing one" and one I received in a swap. This set is in the new Summer Mini from Stampin' Up and I think you need it like I did!

Happy Mother's Day to all of you moms!

Problems with Header

2011-05-03T14:48:00.000-05:00

Well, I obviously am not great at getting this blog to do what I want! Sorry about the big white space--I am trying to figure out how to get rid of it--maybe I will have to change my new Header...thanks for bearing with me! And I plan to add some new photos of some GREAT cards soon!

Upcoming make & take projects

2011-04-13T12:42:00.000-05:00

Hello stamping friends! Welcome to my 200th post!!!
These are what we will be making this weekend at my make & take. Above, we have a punched bunny for Easter and a magnetic clip using the NEW triple flower punch ! That will make a great gift for someone!

I got the idea for the Mother's Day card from the cover of the new Summer mini and changed it up a bit. The other card is watercolored and distressed.
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy this beautiful day outside!!!

Easter projects

2011-04-03T10:12:00.000-05:00

Hello stamping friends! At the girl's weekend, Elaine and I worked on these projects to sell at our local Curves where we work out. Basket of cupcake bunnies and chicks! I saw this cute idea on Stamper's Connection (Stampin' Up website) and just had to try them out!

These cuties have a Hershey kiss in them. I used the Petal Punch to make the box. You need 4 punched pieces.

Carrots with Pixi Stix! This uses the the Petal Cone die.

We boxed up the cute boxes in another box--making them perfect for Easter baskets!
Thanks for stopping by! Come back soon for some cards that we made last time at the make & take!

Girl's Spring Fling crafting weekend at the Embassy!

2011-03-29T15:55:00.000-05:00

The group of us! We had so much fun this past weekend--stamping, crafting, eating, drinking, laughing! None of us wanted to go home to the "real world" when it was over! This was our 2nd Annual Spring Fling...

Peggy and Jenny taking a break from crafting...

Sharon and the CUTE tags she made for her sister!

Elaine in front of our room showing off our display of things we were making during the "Ironing Board Parade." Everyone put their ironing board out and displayed what they'd made so far--it was so fun go go around and see! I wish I'd taken more pics!

Fabric Flowers

2011-03-20T11:41:00.000-05:00

Hello Stamping Friends!
While I was at Leadership, my downline Dina (InkinwithDink) and I decided to have a challenge...it was to make a bunch of these fabric flowers to use as hostess gifts or door prizes. We have to post a pic of them on our blog! So here are SOME of mine! The ones with the ribbon are to tie around a gift--Or as my friend, Diana, suggested--a bracelet! The others are great as pins, barrettes or on cards...
I used the Bigz flower die and sprayed starch on them first and crumpled to make them a little more 3-d. Also, some have a layer of net in them. I'm really liking playing with Stampin' Up's fabric without sewing!!
Off to get ready for my Make & take here in an hour!
Thanks for stopping by!

Thomas the Train

2011-03-14T14:11:00.000-05:00

Hello stamping friends!
Isn't this cute? It's a birthday party favor bag for my friend's grandson's 2nd b'day party--we made 20 of them and once they were stuffed with favors and tissue and tied with a bow, they were adorable! What we did, was look at a picture of Thomas the Train and copied it using Stampin' Up punches and cardstock! It's alot easier than you think to create something this way!
Thanks for stopping by!

"Bliss" card

2011-03-06T15:29:00.000-06:00

Hello stamping friends!
This stamp set, "Bliss", is one that you can get FREE during Sale-A-Bration with a $50 order (until the end of March). Ya know, when I first saw this set, I thought it was nice-but couldn't picture how I would use it...
Then, I saw some cards made with it and fell in love! I will post another card using it next (we did it at the last make & take here) and it became a favorite of my friends (so of course, they wanted to get it free, also!)
The Desinger paper used here is "Newsprint" and it goes so well with the Vintage sets that are so popular now. By the way, I didn't make this card, I took a pic of it at Regionals....
Thanks for stopping by!

Fabric Flowers on cards

2011-03-02T14:22:00.000-06:00

Hello stamping friends!
Aren't these beautiful? They were prizes at a meeting with Amy Johnson at Leadership. She had organized a special dinner for those of us in her downline while we were at Leadership in Nashville (January). SADLY, I didn't win one!!! But I took this picture so that I can remember how to make them! She used the Big Shot and Bigz Flower die with Springtime Vintage Fabric from Stampin' Up (of course!)
Thanks for stopping by!

Easter Bunny Basket

2011-02-25T13:19:00.000-06:00

Hello Stamping friends! Is this little bunny too cute or what? The basket is made with the petal cone die, with the bottom cut off. I made the body of the bunny with the oval scallop frame die and punches for the rest of him. I love how his (or hers) arms are holding the basket! It's holding some decorated chocolates in the basket.

And here's the tail! Of course, I added some glitter on it :-).

And me doing the demo at Regionals.

Petal Cone Ice Cream cone card

2011-02-22T14:53:00.000-06:00

Hello Stamping Friends! Here's a card using the Petal Cone Die made into an ice cream cone...another fun way to use this versatile die!

We also had to stop at the Coach outlet store while in Branson for Regionals! Here's Tammy showing off her beautiful new Coach bag (and working on her swaps!)..

Petal Cone Die "Diva Hot Flash Fan" !

2011-02-21T11:21:00.000-06:00

Hello stamping friends!
When I was trying to come up with ideas of things to make with this die, my friend Dana suggested a fan! Well, I thought that was a GREAT idea since I am in need of one often (those darn hot flashes) and this is what I came up with! The inside has 2 dies of cardboard, the front and back have 4 dies of Rose Red. I embellished with Springtime Vintage DS, rosettes and ribbon. The handle is popsicle sticks that are wrapped with ribbon.
Thanks for looking and come back tomorrow for more ideas using the Petal Cone Die!

Branson Regionals and Petal Cone Die samples

2011-02-20T11:58:00.000-06:00

Hello, Stamping friends!
I was honored to be asked by Stampin' Up! to be a Workshop Wow Demonstrator at the Branson Regionals! I was scared to death to present in front of 100 stampers! BUT-thank goodness, it wasn't as scarey as I thought--actually it was fun! And thanks for the support of my fellow demos and downlines, I was able to pull it off....
I started off wearing the Petal Cone Die Party Hat. I made it with Celebration cs and adhesives and red glitter paper. In the next few days, I will show you the other things I created using the Petal Cone die--so come back and see!

Playing with some new stuff!

2011-02-08T12:15:00.001-06:00

Hello friends! Today, I want to share with you a card I made that uses the idea from a necklace that we made at Leadership. It also uses the new "tulip" embossing folder. The stamp set is "Clearly For You". The glare from the picture takes away the details on the birds--I did put glimmer paint on them. (but not so obvious in person!) Also, I dyed the lace ribbon with ink to match, using a daubler.
Have a great day!

Cupcake Punch and stamps

2011-02-07T12:45:00.000-06:00

Hello friends!
I'm having so much fun with the new punch and stamps for the cupcake! We made this card at the make & take last weekend--and I got the idea of the circles embossed onto the cardstock from my downline, Dina. It was one of the fave techniques we did! Just punch your circles, adhere to the cardstock and then run it thru the Big Shot with an embossing folder! Plus, aren't the new mini fringe balls cute?

2011-01-31T13:44:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! Boy, you know a storm is coming when the lines at the grocery are extremely long! Wonder if it will really hit us?

Isn't this a pretty card that was a swap from Leadership? The set used is called "Bliss" and is FREE from Sale-A-Bration with a $50 order. I think you need it (lol)--I know I did!

Framed glitter hearts

2011-01-28T15:32:00.000-06:00

This was on the display board at Leadership--so simple, but looks neat! Uses Baja Breeze, gold & silver chunky glitter and the red glitter paper--punched out with the heart punch.

Thanks for stopping by!

Valentine Tree

2011-01-26T15:59:00.000-06:00

This is a pretty quick card to make! My favorite part, of course, are the glitter hearts that are punched and put over the branches!. I can't remember the name of the set that has this tree-but it also has a bird, snowflakes and leaves--very versatile! I hope you are making your Valentine cards this year!

Leadership pics from Nashville

2011-01-23T13:49:00.001-06:00

I had so much fun at Leadership! Even got my picture with Shelli!!

This is at The Wildhorse Saloon where the Manager's Reception was. We all got a cowboy hat and FREE stamp set!

The AMAZING Gaylord hotel where we stayed-this is the Cascades section. There were 90 acres indoors of beautiful areas! Dina and I got lost so many times!

They even had an area with boat rides inside!

The entrance to some of our gatherings. +one was the theme this year.

Dina and me the first night-I was enjoying a $13 (!!!) glass of wine at the Cascades area where there were waterfalls and the hanging lights.

Ornament Punch Bee

2011-01-11T12:56:00.000-06:00

Hello !
Before I talk about this card, I have to say--I am SOOO excited because tomorrow I'm leaving for Nashville for the Stampin' Up Leadership conference! Dina (InkinwithDink) and I are rooming together and I get to go out on the town tomorrow night! (have never been there before). I've been busy working on swaps and this is one of the ones I designed. It uses the ornament punch for the body, heart punch for the wings. The designer paper is from Sweet Stitches. Isn't it cute?
Soooo, I will be gone until Sat., but when I come back, I'll have several new ideas to post!
Keep warm!

Dollar Store challenge

2011-01-10T11:37:00.000-06:00

Good morning!
At my last downline meeting, I posed a challenge that everyone get an item at the $ store and decorate it using SU materials. It was really fun to go in the store and think what could be done! Everyone was so clever! This is the one that I made....The tealight holder is glass with knobbed feet. (in the acrylic box). I made the tealights by punching a circle of designer paper, poking a hole for the wick, and heating it with the heat gun until the entire top layer was covered with melted wax. You MUST make sure that the entire circle is covered or it will burn when lit! Then I cut a strip of matching DSP and attached it around the edge of the tealight. Makes a cute little gift! Oh-and of course, a little hang tag off of the bow....
When the candle is lit, the paper will sink down to the bottom.
Stop by tomorrow to see a swap that I'm taking to Leadership!

Springtime Vintage Leadership Swap

2011-01-09T12:04:00.000-06:00

Good morning!
I made 20 of these for a special swap at Leadership this year. You could add pics on the inside covers, too. The dimensions are: 4x12, scored at 4 & 8. The ribbon flower on the front is made by putting sticky tape on a punched circle and going around the edge of circle with the ribbon. It looks kinda "Eastery", but could be for any occasion.
Check back tomorrow for another swap card I've done!

Springtime Vintage Designer Paper

2011-01-08T16:08:00.000-06:00

Hello and Happy New Year!
I can't get enough of this new Designer paper in the Occasions Mini!!! Doesn't it remind you of wallpaper?
This card also uses the new Vintage Adornment flower accessory (and a pearl on the saying of course!)
I made several of these, using this and another sheet of the paper) for Leadership swaps in Nashville next week. I'm soooo excited to be going!
Check back tomorrow and I will have another one of my swaps, using new supplies or paper, on my blog.

AND, I'm sorry that I've been MIA for such a long time! The holidays, going to Michigan for Thanksgiving, making Christmas cards, Rori visiting--well---I just had to put my blog at the bottom of my list. But I'm baaaack!

Make & take preview-Holidays

2010-11-15T13:36:00.000-06:00

Hi! I almost want the days to STOP because we are getting too close the the holidays!!! I'm not ready! But I do have some GREAT projects planned the make & take this upcoming weekend! These are 3 of them...

This cute card uses 2 oval punches for the mittens, the snowflake embossing folder, and the new Designer paper (I just LOVE that glitter on it!) The stitches are added with a sewing machine (just kidding! It's the white gel pen!)

I love the simplicity of this card. The holly is stamped off and there is a pearl in the saying.

Isn't he adorable? The turkey makes a great place card holder or decoration at your Thanksgiving table...

Make your reservations today for the make & take!

Polar Bear Christmas

2010-11-11T13:04:00.000-06:00

This is for you, Theresa!
Polar Bears seem to be quite the rage right now. So, when I saw this card up at convention, I thought I HAD to make it for some of my Christmas cards. Well, it's not as easy as it looks! (when you are making a bunch of them!) Lots of sponging lots of little pieces...But it sure is cute, isn't it?

Countdown til Christmas Boxes

2010-11-04T15:49:00.000-05:00

Actually, I think that these nifty boxes could be used for things other than Christmas! Like B'day, or a special occasion or trip, or any holiday! They look like Chinese carry-out boxes and come with rope, clothespins, ribbon--everything you need! There are 25 boxes in all and they are VERY easy to put together--doesn't even require adhesive! This pic is from my Open House and if you signed up for the club, you got to pick one. Inside were different things--like a free marker, ink pad, etc.

Halloween M&M treats

2010-10-29T13:33:00.000-05:00

Happy Halloween weekend! These fun "candy sticks" are easy to make and great for classrooms or trick or treaters...I'd ordered the M&M's on line so I could pick my colors, but later realized that you can find them at Michaels for the same price. The clear bags are from http://www.clearbags.com/ and I have lots of plans for the rest of them!
Be safe this weekend! And thanks for stopping by!

Paper crafted Topiary

2010-10-23T13:24:00.000-05:00

This beautiful topiary was made by friend and sideline, Tammy, for our convention roomie gifts. The flowers are die cut and punched. What a pretty decoration and/or gift! Also in the picture to the top right--a card that DeAnn (downline) made and below, a shadow box that Pam (downline) made (that was a convention roomie gift from 2 years ago). Don't you wish you were roomies with us at convention? We get the BEST stuff!
Thanks for stopping by!

Fall Foliage "man card"

2010-10-19T14:31:00.001-05:00

I copied this card from someone (sorry can't remember who!) because I thought it was a great card for a guy's b'day...AND I LOVE this stamp set! Plus it has a new technique that I wanted to try--stamping with the acrylic block! It's stamped in Sahara Sand, stamped off and then "rock and rolled" in Expresso (see the square in the middle of the card?) What a fun way to incorporate the blocks into a collage! We are making this at the make & take this weekend...
Thanks for stopping by!

Rudolph, the Red-nosed...OWL?

2010-10-18T09:58:00.000-05:00

Have you ever made a card that you liked so much that you can't stop looking at it? That's how I feel about this one! And we are making it this weekend at the make & take....I used the Christmas DSP (notice the glitter that comes on the paper?) and the owl punch. The antlers are from the snowflake punch. And I added the matching fabric on the right side of the card. It will say something, but I haven't decided yet!
Hope to see you at the make & take! And thanks for stopping by!

Thanksgiving card

2010-10-17T10:42:00.000-05:00

Good morning! This is a sneak peek of one of the cards we are making at make & take this weekend. Can you see the dry embossing behind the leaves? More to follow in the next few days!

Halloween tree

2010-10-12T13:36:00.000-05:00

This is a countdown to Halloween tree from convention. The candy wrapper die is used, along with waffle paper, bat punch, black lace.
Be sure to check out the clearance rack on my website http://www.jeriholm.stampinup.net/ before everything is gone!

Stamping weekend at the Embassy

2010-10-11T11:28:00.000-05:00

Here we are, taking advantage of the FREE drinks at the Manager's reception before stamping til the wee hours of the night! It was so much fun! Sadly, I didn't finish all of the projects I took with me to do! We are also celebrating Elaine's b'day. These girls are all so funny! I haven't laughed so hard for ages! Were doing it again in the Spring--so join us!!!

Fortune Teller Basket

2010-09-29T12:18:00.000-05:00

Remember those handheld, folded, open-uppy things that we made as kids that you would pick a number and color and inside was a fortune? (like "the boy you like, likes you back") Well, this is made the same way those were, but you use it upside down and make a basket out of it! Fun, huh? I added the handle (1/2" piece of cs) and glitter brads and an embellishment. It calls for a piece of 6x6 (designer paper works the best because it isn't as thick to fold). These would make great favors, Easter and May Day baskets, etc!
Oh! the possibilities!
Glad you stopped by!

Vintage Christmas

2010-09-26T12:36:00.000-05:00

Hello!
This is a tree that I made using the circle scallop dies, chunky glitter around the edges, Xmas DS and fabric, lace ribbon and a votive glass on the bottom. The beads were some that I had left from another project years ago! They are all stacked on a thin dowel rod. I'd thought about making several of these-but to tell you the truth, it was more time consuming than I thought!
Thanks for stopping by today!

Christmas 3x3

2010-09-25T17:26:00.000-05:00

Once again, I apologize for the fuzzy pic! This is such a cute little tag card! When Pam came over to stamp, she'd found this idea somewhere (and I'm thinking it may be Vicky's blog?). It's the little tag punch for the fence. and the wreath is made with a flower punch, heart punches and mini circle punch.
Have a great day!

Make & Take preview

2010-09-23T13:25:00.000-05:00

Here are 3 of the 4 projects we will be making this weekend at the Make & take! I LOVE the Monogram set and plan to make these as gifts for family and friends...the new Embossing Folder, "Elegant Lines" really adds alot! If you don't have it--you need it!
I'm also trying my hand at Vintage cards and tags. These use the New Designer paper and Bells & Boughs stamp set. ALSO, the new Distressing kit. There are SO many new accessories that lend themselves for the "Vintage" look! (Waffle paper, lace ribbon, seam binding and more!)
Thanks for stopping by!

A year ago...I was in Paris!

2010-09-21T15:01:00.000-05:00

It doesn't seem like a year ago that I was in France! Sorry about the sideways pic--I don't know how to turn it! That was taken at Monte Marte before having a glass of wine and frites(french fries!) The other pic is in front of the Louvre---which happened to be closed on the day I went to see it! A reason for going back, I guess!

A Cute Christmas

2010-09-15T12:25:00.000-05:00

I made these cards using "A Cute Christmas" stamp set and the coordinating Designer paper (which also matches the fabric!) Markers were used to color and of course, I added glitter! I love the colors and the "cutesiness" of them!
Thanks for stopping by!

Medallion Ornament

2010-09-14T12:18:00.000-05:00

I took this picture at convention because I loved the idea of making an ornament with the Medallion stamp! Here, they used the treat cups in the center, filled with Snow Caps. Wouldn't doing a tree with all different colors of these look pretty?
Thanks for stopping by!

My Ice Castle from House in Mini

2010-09-10T13:42:00.000-05:00

I can't TELL you how much fun I had creating this house! It's only $5.95, plain, in the current mini catalog. Want to see it, touch it, feel it in person? Come to my Open House this Sunday, 9/12 from 1-4! There will be lots of other fun things to see and free gifts! I will also have a sign up for a class to make this or your version of how you'd decorate this house. Do you see a Halloween house? a Gingerbread house? I did the Ice Palace because I can keep it out during the whole winter!

Cheers to You!

2010-09-02T12:31:00.001-05:00

Sorry about the quality of this pic! But maybe you can see that it's a shaker card with dyed marguarita salt in it! There is a window sheet over some sticky foam that surrounds the glass--and it keeps the salt in. We made this at our last make & take--and of course had Marguaritas while we made it!

My sister was visiting with her 3 kids from Michigan and just left on Tues--it was so much fun to see them! Jocelyn, 11, is quite the stamper! Today, my daughter arrives from Chicago for the weekend. So I'd better go get some stamping done now!

Some make & take projects

2010-08-24T15:02:00.000-05:00

These are 2 more of the things we made last weekend...at the top, I used the Owl Punch (LOVE IT!) and we made a post-it note holder and 2 extra owls from the punchings (is that a word?).
Underneath is a beautiful white on white card that has dry embossing, scallop and circle punch, new adhesive pearl and is highlighted with some shimmer Smooch paint. I used my new Score-Buddy to make the lines at the bottom of the card.
Thanks for stopping by!

Diaper Cake

2010-08-17T18:07:00.000-05:00

I took this picture from a display at convention because I thought it was a quick way to do a diaper cake! I love the ones that have all of the stuff like toys and washcloths etc., but they can be pretty pricey and alot of work. This one looks easy! And what a great centerpiece at a Baby Shower! Here, they've wrapped Designer paper around the rolled dipes and added buttons here and there. The festive top part is just curled stips of matching cardstock! I know what I'm going to do at the next baby shower! And at the bottom right, there is a "diaper" favor and paper shoes--cute!

Which Witch is Which?

2010-08-12T15:13:00.000-05:00

This is a variation of a card they demoed at convention...I added the lace at the bottom and the new glitter brad. (and of course, glitter on the hats and stockings!) I LOVE this set! It's called "Wicked Cool". And I think the card turned out kinda "wickedly cool", too...don't you?
If you want to make a card like this, come to my Make & take Aug 20th or 22nd (email me for details).

Sweet Pea baby card

2010-08-11T11:38:00.000-05:00

Hello stampers!
This adorable card was a swap from convention--and I don't know who to credit because one of my roomies got it and I took a picture of it..If you are out there and see this, tell us who you are so I can give you credit for such a cute card!
She used the oval and 3/4" circle punch (I'm guessing) for the baby. Highlights were added with the white gel pen. Isn't it amazing what you can create with punches?
Thanks for stopping by! I'm going to go play with my new stuff from the mini!

Vintage is IN

2010-08-05T11:13:00.000-05:00

Here is a pic of a display board at convention showing some Vintage card samples. Vintage is really in right now and Stampin' Up has everything you need to make Vintage items--like: designer paper, Distressing kit, stamps, lace, stick-on pearls, etc. Aren't they beautiful? I'm excited to "go outside of the box" for myself and try some Vintage cards!

More from convention

2010-08-01T17:49:00.000-05:00

Happy Hour at the Monaco! We came back from a fun filled day each day and got free wine and hors-dourves at the hotel! Here Dana, Peggy and I met up with a great friend, Bonnie--who we'd met at Happy hour 3 years ago! We have met so many great demos here! And we share ideas and plan where to go for dinner!

Convention Highlights

2010-07-31T13:40:00.000-05:00

Peggy, Dana, Paula, me and Tammy at the giant make & take!
Next, the last day where we ALL won a new stamp set, Designer paper, ink pad and the new glassy glitter! Woo Hoo!

And finally, at the 70's GROOVY party where Peggy won the Prize Patrol and got a new Xmas set and ribbon! Peace, baby!

We had SOOOO much fun at convention! More pics to follow so stop by soon!

Wine and bread--my fave!

2010-07-20T11:29:00.000-05:00

Hello! Are you surviving the heat? Our AC broke yesterday and it's an oven upstairs! Luckily, we have the downstairs one working and the guy is here now putting in a new one. There goes any trips we had wanted to take for a while! Boy, are AC's expensive!

Anyway, this is one of the cards we made last Friday at the make & take. It was such a fun group and fun time! I brought out the pastels and blender pens for this one--and served wine and loaves of bread and butter! This set is from the new catalog and allows watercoloring in any form.

Off to Stampin' Up convention in Salt Lake City tomorrow! Can't wait! I'll be back with lots of new ideas to share!

Gift card "Purse"

2010-07-18T17:15:00.000-05:00

Hello!
I love this simple, yet create way to give a gift card to a female in your life! I used the Top Note die, new DSP and new Daffodil Delight cs. Just cut the trim at the same time you cut the front and back of the purse. It would also fit a small gift of jewelry or lipstick...
Leaving for convention on Wednesday--can't wait!!

Hydrangea in blue

2010-07-16T17:23:00.000-05:00

This is one of the cards we are making tonight at the make & take...AND you can get it for FREE if you host a workshop!! I watercolored it with my aquapainter in Bashful Blue and Marina Mist (also the cardstock used). Accented with Rose cs. This is a combo I got from the new Color Chart from SU--don't you love the colors together? You can't tell from the pic, but I also added some glitter on the flower in the centers....
Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!

Another swap for convention

2010-07-11T12:56:00.000-05:00

Whoa! That googly eye looks creepy in this picture! But this is a fun set to play with!
Thanks for stopping by!

Back with the living!

2010-07-08T10:38:00.000-05:00

Well, after a couple of very busy weeks, I am finally back to the real world! My parents left this morning, and I am anxious to get stamping again! They like to get up REALLY early, and I am beat!

Here is one of my swaps for convention using the new level 2 set--I think these guys are so cute!

Notice the textured backgrounds!
More later--thanks for looking!

Elements of Style

2010-07-03T15:13:00.000-05:00

This stamp set is from the summer mini catalog...Tina, my friend and downline, made these 2 cards--aren't they beautiful? Two entirely different cards from the same set! I haven't bought this set yet, but I'm going to now!

I've been MIA for about a week because I was teaching a Scrapbooking class at the Barstow Summer Enrichment Program...now I'm waiting for my parents to arrive! Busy Busy!

Thanks for stopping by and have a GREAT 4th!!!!

HUGE SALE OF RETIRED ITEMS!!!!!

2010-06-22T11:07:00.000-05:00

There will be a GIANT SALE of Stampin' Up Retired items

THIS Sat., June 26th 9:30-2:30

at 10245 Glenwood OP, KS

(1 blk east of Metcalf off of 103)

THOUSANDS of items from stamp sets to ink and cardstock and embellishments!

Up to 70% off original prices!

Come by and stock up!!!!!

Herb Expressions

2010-06-20T12:40:00.001-05:00

Happy Father's Day to all dads out there!
We did something a little different at the make & take this weekend--we made 4 different cards using the same set--and they are great for a gift set or just to use..I LOVE this set! And it's the perfect time of year to send cards using it! There are 4 different herbs and an "expression" for the saying. This is the Thyme one and also the lavender one inside and out. We colored with markers, and watercolored with the aquapainter on some. Even the envies were stamped and colored!
Thanks for looking and check back tomorrow for more posts...Have a great day!

Old friends

2010-06-09T12:04:00.000-05:00

Remember all of the pics of wedding shower invites and favors and Thank you cards that I made? It was for the wedding of my daughter's childhood friend--and here they are! It was a beautiful wedding!

Cupcake from new mini

2010-06-08T13:30:00.000-05:00

This is a card that I sent to Peggy for her birthday--it uses the new "Sweet Scoops" from the Summer mini. Looks like I got kinda heavy with the glitter! The cherry has Crystal Effects on it. This is really a fun set to play with!

Card to match gift bag

2010-06-07T12:17:00.000-05:00

We made this at our last make & take...everyone had a gift bag (there were 2 choices) and they had to create a card to match the bag! Some of the girls got very creative and it was fun to see what they came up with! Everything was punched, except a stamped saying inside.
I am hardly waiting for my order to arrive from SU with new stamps sets and the new catalog!!!

Renewing our vows in Vegas

2010-06-06T14:26:00.000-05:00

Yep! We're back from a whirlwind trip tp Vegas where Elvis renewed our vows for our 25th anniversary! It was 106 degrees during this picture! What a fun time! Elvis was great and we got some fun pics--can't wait to make a scrapbook with them! Rori was the maid of honor and we each had a pink rose bouquet.
On the other hand, I was hoping to make a bunch of money to help pay for my last order of Stampin' Up supplies and stamps---BUT that didn't happen!
Thanks for stopping by!

Stenciled black and whilte

2010-05-20T14:11:00.000-05:00

This card uses the Stampin' Up stencil. I placed it over the white cs and daubered black ink on it. It was quick and easy and gives you a classic looking card! We are doing this card at the make & take this weekend. Hope to see you there--there are openings on Sunday!

"Manly" card

2010-05-19T12:30:00.000-05:00

This is one of the cards we will be making this weekend at the make & take. It can say "husband" or "brother" or "son" if needed. I used the Medallian stamp and Soft Suede. There is also some gold embossing going on! I love how it stands up, too. It is sprayed with the new Smooch spray, but looks good without using it, also.
Thanks for looking!

Can't think of a title!

2010-05-18T11:27:00.000-05:00

I'm so tired that I can't think of a title for this! Pretty sad, huh? It's a triptech (3 panel) card using a repetitive design. I think the glitter makes all of the difference!
My trip home was not successful-am so disappointed. Having to "Call in my sisters" for help!
Hope your week is a good one!
Anxious to stamp again!

Stencil using Bird Punch

2010-05-11T11:59:00.000-05:00

This is similar to one I posted earlier--with a twist. I used Pacific Point blue cs and Soft Suede. Also used the new texture folder and scallop border punch. This is one of my convention swaps!
I am leaving tomorrow to drive to Naperville, Il to visit my parents--back on Sunday....So I will be MIA again for a few days! Not a fun trip--have to get my dad to sign up for Home Health Care for my mom (and he doesn't know that I planned 2 appointments for us!)
Have a great week and check back on Monday for another post!

Baby card

2010-05-10T11:13:00.000-05:00

I am so sorry that I've been MIA for so long! The days just seem to whiz by!
This is a card I'm making for convention swaps..It is all punched or die cut. (scallop circle). The hair is unravelled gros grain. I think this would also make a great baby shower invite!
Hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day---and thanks for stopping by!

Wedding Shower Favor

2010-04-26T11:35:00.000-05:00

This is one of the 35 boxes we made for favors at the shower. It is filled with Hershey kisses. I used the Scalloped die box die cut and Perfect Plum assorted Designer paper.
The shower was a success and WOW did she get some great gifts! (The blueberry vodka and lemo punch was a big hit, too!) Now on to some other projects!!

Goodbye Yoyo Yellow!

2010-04-25T12:34:00.000-05:00

I hate to see yoyo yellow retire because yellow and black make such a fun card! This is a card we made at the last make & take. I used the flower from the Pretties kit and stamped on it from the Circle Circle stamp set. The inside of the card and the middle of the flower is also stamped from that set. I used the NEW lattice texture plate on the strips on the front. I love it! This is such a cheerful card!
Thanks for looking!

Wedding Shower prizes

2010-04-23T11:43:00.000-05:00

I've been working frantically to get ready for the wedding shower tomorrow! Here are the prizes for a game where 3 teams must make a wedding veil out of toilet paper and tape! The winners get this giant Hershey bar that is wrapped with her color scheme and matches the favors (will show those next time).
Didn't they turn out cute?

April Showers, Spring Flowers

2010-04-13T21:36:00.001-05:00

What beautiful days we've been having! This month's make & take includes some flower cards--well, it's the perfect time of year! I actually planted some flowers (and I have a black thumb, not green!)

These are 3 of the things we are making for the upcoming make & take this weekend. (If you haven't made your reservation, please do so asap so that I can start cutting-thanks!)
On top, you can see the 2 little gift cards that are perfect to add on a gift bag. And the other is the "black magic" technique--it can be for Mother's Day or Birthday. This technique is stamping the image in craft white ink and coloring it with watercolor pencils. It is embellished with SU's white gel pen. I also used a new Die Cut that I just bought (oval scallop).
Next to it is another card we will be making. Can you see the frosted shimmer on the embossed left of the card? The tulip is made from the wings of the bird punch! I just LOVE that punch!
And as you can see, I didn't post the 4th item. I'm not too thrilled with how the milk carton idea came out and am in the process of designing another card--you will just have to come and see what it is!

Wedding Shower invite

2010-04-04T14:59:00.000-05:00

Happy Easter everyone! What a nice day--Ross and I took our dog, Sadie, for a walk...she loved it and I was glad to get him to go with us!
Anyway, this is one of 35 shower invites that Elaine and I made for a shower we are giving a friend's daughter. This is her color scheme and we will be making favors, also.
I used the scallop die for the dress and embossed the vellum. The bodice is the Heart punch. It's hard to tell, but it is sponged with the eggplant all around. What do you think?

Bird Punch as a stencil...

2010-03-27T13:59:00.000-05:00

I ordered this bird punch from Stampin' Up as soon as it was available to order--it is so fun! Here, I used the negative space from the punch and daubered ink in it. I also used the punched branch. We made this at the make & take this weekend and it was simple yet sweet. And it didn't even need any glitter!
Thanks for looking!

Well. I messed up!

2010-03-26T14:25:00.002-05:00

That's what I get for playing with templates! My other one disappeared darn it!!! Don't have time to fix it--sorry about this!!!!

A Sympathy card...

2010-03-26T11:13:00.001-05:00

It seems that lately I can't keep a stockpile of Sympathy cards--so made another one for my stash! We are making this at the make & take the weekend, too. I have to admit that I added glitter to the center of the large and small flowers after I took the pic! I clear embossed the large flower and sponged over it. And you may be able to tell that I used the "spritzer" tool with Soft Suede marker to get the speckled look. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Goofy Chick

2010-03-25T12:29:00.001-05:00

I think he wishes he was a bunny! I got the idea for this from a card I saw on Stampin' Up's Stampers Connection and changed it up a bit. The things on the right side are made with the slit punch. We will be making this at the make & take this weekend--there are some spots still open--email me if you want to join us for Creative Therapy!

Fun Fun Fun!!!!!!!

2010-03-21T17:01:00.000-05:00

FINALLY a new post!! (right, Theresa?--and you are SO right!--altho that door was so magnificent :-) ((Theresa ALSO had a magnificent door!)
SO, what we have here is a FUN pic of things that Tammy and I made at the Craft Fair! Just about everything is punched. It looked really Springy, bright and adorable all together--(and it was snowing outside that day-----that was so odd.
Thanks for checking! Have been working on cards today that I will post next...

And the winning door decoration is.....

2010-03-16T23:47:00.000-05:00

Our door! From our GREAT Spring Fling weekend of crafting at the Embassy--I had the idea of the bears from the Charmin commercial flinging springs and Sharon took it from there and quilted this FANTASTIC tree--even painted the background! One bear has an eye patch (for me) and the other has an arm sling (for her shoulder)...I have to admit it turned out pretty darn cute! BUT the competition was strong and we only won by one vote--you should've seen how awesome the other doors were! We all had so much fun! MArk your calendars for this Oct. 8-10 for another great weekend of crafting!

Flower Die Cut Garden Gloves!

2010-03-11T14:05:00.000-06:00

Aren't these fun? What a GREAT Mother's Day or Easter gift! I made these to sell at an upcoming Craft Fair and will tie them up with a packet of seeds--what do you think? It's amazing all you can do with fabric and die cuts!
I'm sooooo excited about our Spring Fling weekend at the Embassy starting tomorrow! I've been getting all the things together that I plan to work on...I'm sure it will take me a hundred loads of stuff before I get it all in the room! My roomie, Sharon, and I have been working on our door decoration for the contest and I'll take a pic of it when we get it up--she's an awesome sewer/quilter!!
When I get back, I'll post some of the projects and pics from the weekend! Hope YOU have a good one, too!

Flower die cut on Easter Bonnet

2010-03-01T15:05:00.000-06:00

These fabric flower die cuts are so fun! And there's so many things you can do with them--isn't this a sweet Easter bonnet? I just added SU large gros grain ribbon and die cut flowers with batting and a pink brad. Now if I only had a little girl to give it to! Don't think my 23 year old would go for it!!! I think I may try to sell it in an upcoming craft fair.....

Rag Quilt Purse

2010-02-26T10:56:00.000-06:00

I can't BELIEVE that I made this in 2 short afternoons!!! I am not a sewing machine person, altho I got one for college graduation...I just don't have the patience of cutting and messing with things going wrong with the machine and not having a finished project right away... WELL!!!! I cut for this using the Big Shot Die cut machine (sooooo easy) and I was able to go from start to finish in about 4 hours!!! The material is some that I got from my mom's stash (she was a wonderful sewer). Know what I'm going to do next? Make those flowers and put them on flip flops--what a cute outfit with a pink golf shirt and white capris!
The hardest part of the whole purse was turning the handles inside out after I sewed them!
Thank you, Stampin' Up, for coming up with such creative ways to use the Big Shot machine! I can't wait to make some more things with fabric!

Photo Easel Card

2010-02-23T23:20:00.000-06:00

This is a sneak peek at one of the make & takes for the Spring Fling weekend at the Embassy on March 12-13. If you haven't signed up yet, you have ONE MORE DAY--and you don't want to miss out on the fun of a crafting weekend with 12--yes 12 FREE make & takes and 10 plus door prizes!!!!! All at a discounted price, even! Let me know if you are interested ASAP! Peggy F. has done a GREAT job of organizing this!
Thanks, Peggy!
Anyway, this is one that I'm doing for free--it's the easel card made into a frame. I also used the build-a-brad on the punched flower. Come and learn how to make it! The pic is 15 years old when my sister flew here to surprise me for my 40th b'day (I guess I just gave my age away--whoops! You didn't read that!) This is a great thing to give as a gift, isn't it? And yes, I know that isn't how you really spell "surprise!" :-)

Chocolate Bunny

2010-02-22T11:58:00.000-06:00

This is one of the cards we made at the make & take this weekend--isn't he cute? Some of us added a googly eye and punched some bites off of his ears.....adorable!

Another make & take card

2010-02-20T11:52:00.000-06:00

Can you tell that the vase is the ornament punch? I also used one of the new brads on the flower--it matches perfectly, doesn't it? This card can be used more many different occasions, I think.
Thanks for looking!

I LOVE Easel cards!

2010-02-18T14:47:00.000-06:00

This is my first attempt at an easel card--and I was thrilled how easy it was! We are doing this at the make & take this weekend. The pics show it closed, as an easel, and open.
Basically, you want to score an 8 1/2" x 4 pice of cs lengthwise at 4 1/4 and 6 3/8. Fold mountain style. Attach a piece of 4x4 cs at the top of the smaller fold. This gives you the "easel". The only other thing that is necessary, is to put a piece of cs at the bottom of the inside so it will stand up (that is the sage shadow scalloped piece here.) I used the new Sizzlets butterfly die for the butterflies.

Think Spring?

2010-02-11T16:11:00.000-06:00

The sun comes out for about 1 second, and I think of Spring! I know, it's a long way off--but it is fun to make a "Springish" card! This uses the stamp set we got at convention-I totally forget the name of it-and my catty isn't right here-sorry! The cs and ink are "in colors" and Old Olive. I also used the NEW scallop border punch that I got FREE with a $50 order in the Sale-A-Bration brochure! You can have one, too-just click on the SU catalogue and it will take you to my website where you can place an order.

Back to stamping!

2010-02-09T08:48:00.000-06:00

I'm back to the wonderful life of stamping! And I want to thank all of my friends for their concern and wonderful cards after my surgery-I don't know what I would do without you! The healing will be a long process, but at least I can see and the cancer is gone-whew!
This cute card is one we will make this Sat. with the 5th grade girls. The back is embossed and I markered the tree to get the 2 colors. Then I used the Blender pen to fill in the trunk. Of course, I had to add glitter on the tree top!
Thanks for stopping by!

More fun projects...

2010-02-02T18:40:00.000-06:00

Hi stampers! Here are some projects that I have planned for the 13th-there are a bunch of 5th grade girls coming over for a make & take--won't that be fun? There will be one more item--but I'm not sure what it will be yet! The fish are using the ornament stamp and punch--The tic tac holder and pixie stick use the butterfly Big Shot die . The initial card uses the new designer paper and is perfect for a note or a thank you card.
Tomorrow I undergo a Moh's procedure (removal of squamous cell skin cancer) on my lower eyelid and the next day is the plastic surgery reconstruction. I'm telling you this because it's all because I felt I had to be tanner that everyone else when I was younger! Please tell your kids (and you, too!) USE SUNSCREEN!!!

I'll be back with more when I am able to get back to stamping!!! Soon, I hope!
Thanks for stopping by!

Whole Lotta Valentines Goin' On!

2010-01-21T13:04:00.001-06:00

This is a lollypop elephant that I did for a shoebox swap with some sidelines. We had a great time getting together and stamping!

This is a box made from the SU die cut and it holds decorated York patties. The heart stamp is one of the new acrylic stamps--love it!! Above it are some more candies.

There are also lollypop holders from my last make & take. I used the scallop box die cut.

The candle is from the make & take. Wrapped in the new Designer paper and embellished with a new butterfly die cut that embosses and cuts. Plus the new satin ribbon!

Leaving tomorrow to drive to Chicago for 6 days, so I wanted to leave you wil some ideas! Check back next week for some more!

Writing Thank you notes

2010-01-15T14:09:00.000-06:00

Here is my daughter, Rori, writing thank yous for her Christmas gifts. It's always been a family policy to write them pretty soon after the occasion. This was cutting it pretty close, because she was getting ready to leave for the airport to go back to Chicago! I would LOVE to say that she made the cards to put them in, but sadly, she's just not into making cards! (where did I go wrong? :-) ) But, of course, I made mine and we stuck them into my cards....
I think handmade thank yous are a must--do you? And, as I tell my hubby--it didn't cost me anything!!!

Would this fall under "Altered Glass Candle"?

2010-01-12T10:38:00.000-06:00

Glass Jar candles make a great gift for a friend or yourself! And they are so easy to decorate to make them more personal---just wrap with some designer paper and add some ribbon and embellishments! Perfect to keep on hand for "emergency gifts" when decorated with a non-holiday theme. Also, decorated body lotion and soap containers make great gifts! Stock up when you see them on sale!

I LOVE TaB!!!!

2010-01-09T14:41:00.000-06:00

Many of you know that I am totally addicted to TaB cola. Ever since it first came out in the early '70's! Sadly, it is unavaliable now in my area-so I had a friend getting it for me in St. Jo, MO and I stock up when visiting family in Illinois.

Anyway, here are some of my Tab things! The glass at the top is a retro one given to me by my friend Holly-she even put my fave candy in it! Next to it is a key holder that I made. Below are the stamps that I ordered from Stampin' Up (did you know that you can have them made to say whatever you want? I also have a "Wine a bit...you'll feel better!" one! These are great for Thank yous and note cards. And a cute key chain from my friend Patty in Arizona...

And finally, the Tab can butterfly pin! I cut it using the Big Shot butterfly die cut, backed it with cardstock and added chunky glitter around the edges. This is going out to you, Natalie! Natalie started the http://www.ilovetab.com/ website. Check it out! And she added me to the Hall of Fame (has some old pics of me in college with my Tab)! Natalie has become a stamper and made the cutest Christmas card! So be checking the mail for your pin that I made you!

Is anyone else out there a Tab fan? Let me know!