Stampin' with Jeni

Builder Wheels

2010-09-03T08:00:00.001-07:00

Here is a card we made at a recent stamp camp with the new builder wheels. I love these wheels. I left the wheel in the middle out and replaced that with a piece of ribbon. This card was super simple to make and actually I made another one on my way out the door to a birthday party.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Builder Wheels
Ink: Various Markers
Card Stock: Tempting Turquoise (Now retired but you could replace it with Marina Mist), Whisper White
Acc: 5/8" Real Red Grosgrain ribbon

Free Craft Tote

2010-09-03T07:53:00.001-07:00

Dates: September 1-October 18, 2010, or while supplies last

Details
New recruits who join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator during the promotion period will receive a FREE craft tote (valued at $39.95) with the purchase of their Starter Kit.

Greenhouse Gala Craft Tote Description

100% twill nylon exterior; 100% nylon interior
Dimensions: 15-3/4" x 7-5/8" x 8-7/8"
Includes attachable shoulder strap for easy transport
Center section fits 12" x 12" card stock, Craft Keepers, and Paper Cutter
Outside pockets fit extra-large punches perfectly
Outside flap pockets offer secure spot for accessories
Back zipper pocket holds up to seven Stampin' Pads

Contact me for more details: jeninorthcutt@aol.com or 314-740-4551

Holiday Mini

2010-09-03T07:45:00.000-07:00

The holiday mini started on September 1, 2010. If you haven't received your copy please let me know and I will make sure to get one out to you. You can click on the catalog to download a copy of the mini.

More Butterfly Prints

2010-08-03T20:52:00.001-07:00

I wanted to make a card with some of the new colors, this one has Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler and Early Expresso. I love this stamp set.

Extra! Extra!

2010-07-27T08:12:00.001-07:00

Dates: July 27-August 31, 2010

Details
Hostesses will receive an additional $25 in hostess free merchandise dollars when they hold a workshop totaling $350 or more!

Contact me to book your workshop today: jeninorthcutt@aol.com

Sweet Scoops

2010-07-26T07:49:00.001-07:00

This is a card that we made last month at stamp camp, I love this set.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Sweet Scoops
Ink: Bashful Blue, Rose Red, Soft Suede
Card Stock: Bashful Blue, Soft Suede, & Whisper White
Acc: Paper Piercer, Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon

Old Layout New Stamp Set

2010-07-18T21:45:00.001-07:00

I actually made this card from a layout that I found in last years catalog and I really liked it. I love to use the catalogs for ideas. I did update the card and use the ribbon punch from the new catalog.

Motorcycle

2010-07-15T14:31:00.000-07:00

See, I am slacking again. I have all these great projects to share and I keep forgetting to upload them. I needed some manly cards so what is better than the motorcycle from the Summer Mini?

More Butterfly Prints

2010-07-11T12:03:00.001-07:00

Isn't this cute? I made it from some scrap chipboard that I had. I covered the chipboard with Designer Series Paper and then I actually pulled some scratch paper off of a 4x6 scratch pad and stamped the butterfly in the corner of each page. I covered the binder clip with the reverse side of the Designer Series Paper. This would make a cute teacher gift.

New Catalog

2010-07-10T20:13:00.001-07:00

I received some of my new stuff that I ordered from the new catalog. I finally got to sit down and make some cards too.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Butterfly Prints
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, & Early Espresso
Card Stock: Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Early Espresso, & Whisper White
Acc: 5/8" Early Espresso Grosgrain ribbon & Scallop Edge Punch

May Project of the Month

2010-05-12T07:37:00.000-07:00

Stamps

FYI
Itty Bitty Bits*

Paper

Whisper White card stock
Old Olive textured card stock

Ink

Bashful Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
Regal Rose Classic Stampin' Pad
Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories

Linen thread
Stampin' Dimensionals
Bone folder
Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack*
Sizzix Big Shot
Matchbox Bigz XL die

*From 2010 Summer Mini Catalog

In with the NEW!

2010-04-06T18:40:00.000-07:00

This chart shows the new color family structure. It doesn't show the new "in colors" that will be in the next catalog, you won't see those for a while. But this is what the main color families will look like for the next several years.

Out with the Old!

2010-04-06T17:43:00.000-07:00

Stampin' Up! announced today that a large list of colors in our current catalog will be retiring at the end of June! They will also be bringing back some of our old favorite "in colors" and adding some new "in colors" that will stick around for two years instead of one. I am super excited about this change because I am loving the new colors, the colors coming back, and space that will be freed up to add more embellishments and ribbons in the future!

Here's the list of retiring colors:

This means that after June 30, 2010 these colors will no longer be available so if there is any of these that you must have you need to start ordering now.

Stampin' Up! Raising money for Haiti

2010-01-21T09:01:00.000-08:00

From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set we sell (or buy) will be donated to American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

Product Name	Item #	Price
I {Heart} Hearts – clear-mount (block D recommended)	118571	$18.95
I {Heart} Hearts – wood-mount	117010	$26.95

Click on the image to download the flyer with all the details

Flower Pin

2010-01-11T11:49:00.000-08:00

I can't sew but look what I made. I used the flower fold Bigz XL die and cut out the flowers from a flat quarter of material. Shelly showed these Flower Brooches at Convention last year and I finally had the chance to make one. If you are looking for instructions, Shelli has them on her blog here: http://www.soshelli.com/so-shelli-blog/2009/9/25/my-flowerful-brooch.html
Just click on the link for complete directions.
I will tell you though that I don't sew so, I used just a little hot glue to assemble mine.

More from My Digital Studio

2010-01-09T13:32:00.001-08:00

Here are two more pages I made using My Digital Studio.

My Digital Studio

2010-01-08T15:36:00.001-08:00

I finally got some time today to play with My Digital Studio, this page took me all of 3 minutes to make. I am loving this program.

More Stamp Camp

2010-01-05T07:13:00.001-08:00

Here is another card that we made at Stamp Camp last month.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly
Ink: Chocolate Chip & Pixie Pink
Card Stock: Only Orange, Chocolate Chip, Pixie Pink, & Very Vanilla
Acc: Rhinestone Brads, Corner Rounder, Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, Butterfly Punch, & Scallop Edge Punch

Stamp Camp

2010-01-04T21:37:00.001-08:00

Here is a card we made last month at stamp camp.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Very Thankful
Ink: Old Olive, Dusty Durango, More Mustard, & Soft Suede
Card Stock: Old Olive DSP, Dusty Durango, More Mustard, Soft Suede, & Watercolor Paper
Acc: More Mustard 1/4" grosgrain, scallop edge punch

Flower Fancy

2010-01-03T11:04:00.001-08:00

Here is a card that I made at a stamp camp to show how to do masking. This is all stamped on the same piece of Confetti White card stock, no one had to cut out any flowers. This is a great card for any occasion.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Flower Fancy & En' Francais
Ink: Soft Suede, Old Olive, & Crushed Currey
Card Stock: Crushed Currey, Confetti White, & Soft Suede
Acc: Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, linen thread, & summer sun corduroy buttons.

My Own

2010-01-02T19:58:00.001-08:00

I am so proud of myself, I came up with this card all by myself LOL. The flower pot is actually the ornament punch with the bottom snipped off to make it flat.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers
Ink: Bordering Blue, Certainly Celery, & Chocolate Chip
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Bordering Blue, & Confetti White
Acc: Ornament punch, Stitched Chocolate Chip Ribbon

Christmas Card

2009-12-28T10:58:00.001-08:00

Here is another Christmas Card we made at a Stamp A Stack, I love the set Scenic Season. this card was very simple to make but absolutely beautiful. We stamped the image in Encore Gold ink and embossed it with Iridescent Ice embossing powder.

Anniversary Card

2009-11-30T10:36:00.000-08:00

I have been playing A LOT with the shimmer paint and I really have to say that I like it. The picture doesn't really do this card justice and you should see how neat the shimmer paint looks on textured card stock. I used the white frost shimmer paint on two of the hearts.

More Christmas

2009-11-25T07:42:00.000-08:00

The picture really does not do this card justice. I stamped the image from Scenic Season and then I used Crystal Effects mixed with Dazzling Diamonds on the grass line and the edges of the trees, it is actually really sparkly in person.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Scenic Season

Ink: Night of Navy

Card Stock: Night of Navy, Brushed Silver & Whisper White

Acc: Ticket Corner Punch

Christmas Card

2009-11-23T05:37:00.001-08:00

The picture really doesn't do this card justice. I used the shimmer paint on the snowflake and I also made shimmer mist by mixing rubbing alcohol with shimmer paint and spraying it on the Very Vanilla card stock once I had stamped my snowflakes so it has a shimmer to it too.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Serene Snowflakes & Four Holidays

Ink: Not Quit Navy & Sahara Sand

Card Stock: Kraft, Not Quit Navy & Very Vanilla

Acc: Jumbo Snowflake punch, clear rhinestone brads, champagne shimmer paint & scallop edge punch.

Here come the Christmas Cards!

2009-11-22T11:32:00.001-08:00

Did I tell everyone how much I love this Dasher stamp? this card is actually a lot prettier in person. I used the shimmer paint mixed with reinker to stamp Dasher so he actually has a shine to him. Oh and the new Bride Specialty paper actually resists ink, isn't that cool?

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Dasher

Ink: Soft Suede & Old Olive

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede & Bride Specialty Paper

Acc: Champagne Shimmer Paint

Monthly Planner

2009-11-20T09:02:00.000-08:00

This is a monthly planner that I found at a Dollar Spot and it just had a cheap colored cover. So I took the cover off and this is what I came up with. Wouldn't this make a great teacher gift?

Just an FYI, you can now follow me on facebook and Twitter. On facebook it is Stampin' With Jeni and on Twitter it is stampinwithjeni. Everything posts to Twitter from facebook so you do not need to sign up for both if you don't want to.

Lip Gloss Holders

2009-11-19T07:55:00.000-08:00

These are little lip gloss holders that I made. I found the pattern for these here. I used the Dasher stamp and the Trim the Tree. They are very simple to make and you can find lip gloss anywhere.

More Thanksgiving

2009-11-05T06:53:00.000-08:00

This is another Thanksgiving card we did at Stamp Camp, I love the colors.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Wandering Words
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard, Old Olive, Soft Suede & Elegant Eggplant
Card Stock: Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla & Autumn Traditions DSP
Acc: 1/2" Soft Suede Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon

Let's Try this Again

2009-11-03T18:47:00.001-08:00

Ok, things are calming down now and I think I might actually even have some sort of schedule done now LOL. Anyway I am going to try to start sharing with everyone what I have been working on and believe me I have a lot to share.

This is a Thanksgiving card that we made at stamp camp.

Supplies:
Stamps: Falling Leaves
Ink: Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, & Chocolate Chip
Card Stock: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Chocolate Chip, Dusty Durango & Whisper White
Acc: Scallop Edge Punch, Silver Brads & 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain

I am still HERE!

2009-07-09T20:34:00.001-07:00

Ok, so I am still here I promise. This last month has been a little crazy for me with trying to find a school and get enrolled which has turned into a full time job. It is almost done and now I have decided what I want to be when I grow up.

So, tonight I finally got to play with some of the new card stock and DSP. This is a corner bookmark that I made tonight.

Supplies Used:

Card Stock: Rich Razzleberry & Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper

Acc: 5-petal Flower punch, Boho Blossoms, and Scallop Square punches.

Flo Valley

2009-06-03T05:52:00.001-07:00

Here is one of the cards that we made at the Flo Valley stamp camp. This was made with the Say it with Scallops & the All Scallops stamp set that will be retiring at the end of this month.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Say it with Scallops & All Scallops

Ink: Chocolate Chip & Baja Breeze

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip Textured & Riding Hood Red Textured

Acc: Scallop Border Punch, Scallop Square Punch & 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon

Teacher Gift

2009-06-02T20:17:00.000-07:00

This is a small wooden box that I found at Michael's for $1 I think. I painted the box Gray and then added some DSP and ribbon. The first ribbon is actually Cameo Coral, I died the White Satin ribbon and it was super simple. All you have to do is mix water with the reinker and run the ribbon through the mix. I let mine sit over night to dry.
Supplies Used:
Stamps: Great Friend
Ink: Cameo Coral & Basic Gray
Card Stock: Whisper White & Walk in the Park DSP
Acc: Matchbox Bigz XL die

Walk in the Park DSP

2009-05-29T07:17:00.000-07:00

This is another card that I made using the Walk in the Park Designer Series Paper and the new Scallop Oval Punch. I scalloped the entire edge of the card using the Scallop Border punch.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Short and Sweet

Ink: Baja Breeze

Card Stock: Baja Breeze, So Saffron & Whisper White

Acc: Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Clear Buttons & Scallop Border Punch

More Fifth Avenue

2009-05-22T18:38:00.000-07:00

Here is a card that we made a workshop a couple of months ago.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral

Ink: Basic Black, Kiwi Kiss & Baja Breeze

Card Stock: Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Kraft & Urban Oasis

Acc: Ribbon Originals Valet, Flower Designer Brads & Color Spritzer

Walk in the Park

2009-05-18T05:19:00.000-07:00

I had some scraps of paper left laying on my desk from Walk in the Park so, I made this. I love how easy the Big Shot is to work with.

Supplies Used:

Card Stock: Kiwi Kiss & Walk in the Park

Acc: GoGo Boots sizzlets, Scallop Edge Punch & Asst. Buttons

Another Watercolored Rose

2009-05-17T07:41:00.001-07:00

This is another watercolored rose from the Fifth Avenue Floral set. This time I used Cameo Coral and So Saffron reinkers.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral & On Your Birthday

Ink: Cameo Coral & So Saffron

Card Stock: Cameo Coral, Shimmery White, So Saffron & Kiwi Kiss

Acc: Little Leaves Sizzlet & Top Note Bigz Die

Graduation

2009-05-16T15:06:00.000-07:00

Here is another graduation card, that I made. I used the same layout as my Christmas card from a couple of years ago. I really like the To the Nines Designer Series Paper.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Great Grads

Ink: Sage Shadow & Chocolate chip

Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Whisper White & To the Nines

Acc: 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain ribbon & Paper Piercer

More Great Friend

2009-05-15T07:16:00.000-07:00

Well, it is finally Friday so I thought I would share a couple of projects that I have been working on. I wanted to show you how easy it is to take a simple layout and change it a little to make a totally different card.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Great Friend

Ink: Basic Gray & Cameo Coral

Card Stock: Cameo Coral, Whisper White, Basic Gray & Walk in the Park Designer Series Paper

Acc: Matchbox Bigz XL die & Eyelet Border Punch

Great Friend

2009-05-14T05:59:00.001-07:00

This was another card that we made at a workshop on Monday evening. This has to be one of my favorite sets out of the Occasions Mini. This is a 3" x 6" card which will fit in Stampin' Up!'s Small Open Ended Envelopes.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Great Friend

Ink: Baja Breeze, Old Olive & Tangerine Tango

Card Stock: Baja Breeze Textured, Old Olive & Whisper White

Acc: Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon & Basic Jumbo Grommets

Graduation

2009-05-13T11:07:00.000-07:00

Here is a money holder that we made at a workshop. I found the tutorial here. I actually came up with the front of the card all by myself though. Well with the help of Designer Series paper that makes every project easier.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Great Grad

Ink: Alway Artichoke & Chocolate Chip

Card Stock: Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White & To The Nines Designer Series Paper

Acc: 1/4" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain ribbon & Stamp A Ma Jig

Flo Valley Stamp Camp

2009-05-12T04:35:00.000-07:00

The card on the left is one of the cards that we made at the Flo Valley Stamp Camp and then when I brought it home I decided it was missing something so, the card on the right is the same exact card except I added Crystal Effects and Flower Soft to it. It is amazing to me how much different it made this card look.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers

Card Stock: Kraft & Regal Rose

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Acc: 5/8" Regal Rose Grosgrain & Top Note Die

Candle

2009-05-11T06:32:00.001-07:00

Here is one of the candles that I made for my mom for Mother's Day. No, I didn't make the actual candle I bought it but I did make the cute little belly band to go around it so that it wasn't just a plain old candle. I used the same Designer Series Paper that I used on my organizer, I think the name of it was Parisian Summer but it is retired and no longer available. SORRY! Any of SU's Designer Series Paper would work just as well and remember for the month of May all of their Designer Series Papers are on sale buy 3 get one FREE.

Happy Mother's Day!

2009-05-10T08:53:00.001-07:00

Happy Mother's Day! I have one last Mother's Day card to share, this is actually a really cool technique that I found here. This is actually a really fun technique.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral

Ink: Regal Rose, Kiwi Kiss, Cameo Coral & Pink Pirouette

Card Stock: Kiwi Kiss, Regal Rose & Shimmery White

Acc: Sizzlits Little Leaves, Clear Embossing Powder

Card Organizer

2009-05-09T19:17:00.001-07:00

I finally got to use my Bind It All. I have wanted to make a card organizer for a while so I finally did. I used retired Designer Series Paper since I wasn't sure if I knew what I was doing. I found the instructions at www.splitcoaststampers.com and I also found a couple of organizers that I liked so I copied theirs. I love the way it turned out.

Mother's Day

2009-05-08T19:36:00.001-07:00

Here is another card that I made for Mother's Day. It is actually a very simple card to make. I used some retired Designer Series Paper though. The dress is actually made out of the Scallop Circle Die for the Big Shot.

Friends 24-7

2009-05-07T18:59:00.001-07:00

Here is another card that we made at the last Flo Valley stamp camp. It is actually a pretty simple card.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Friends 24-7 & En Francais Backgroung

Ink: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip & Old Olive

Card Stock: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Kraft & Watercolor Paper

Acc: Button Latte, Kraft 3/8" taffeta ribbon, linen thread & Color Spritzer Tool

Wedding Center Piece

2009-05-06T18:33:00.000-07:00

Here is one of the center pieces from the wedding also. These are super simple to make. The belly band was done with the new eyelet boarder punch from SU with some Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon wrapped around it and it is hard to see but there is a small heart charm hanging in the middle that reads "love". On the flowers we just made the same belly band to go around the vases to match the candle holders. I think they turned out super cute.

Wedding Favors

2009-05-06T18:28:00.000-07:00

I know it isn't the best picture but these are the favors we made for my cousin's wedding. I used the Box #2 Die from Sizzix and the brand new Scalloped Oval punch from SU. It is hard to see but their names and the date they got married is inside the scalloped oval. They where actually pretty simple to make.

Mother's Day Card

2009-05-05T06:26:00.001-07:00

Here is the card that I made for Mother's Day. I did not come up with this on my own, Stampin' Up! had it in one of the publications they send to Demonstrators. I changed mine a little but I think it turned out really cute. It is a pop up card so this is what it looks like open.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral
Ink: Basic Black, Baja Breeze & Kiwi Kiss
Card Stock: Kraft, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss & Naturals White
Acc: Scallop Edge Punch, Black Gingham Ribbon, Felt Flowers & Rhinestone Brads

Wedding Card

2009-05-04T19:38:00.001-07:00

Here is the card I made my cousin for her wedding. I got the idea here. It is super simple to make. I used the Manhatten Flower Folder with vellum and cut off the edge.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Together Forever

Ink: Mellow Moss

Card Stock: Vellum & Mellow Moss

Acc: White Satin Ribbon & Manhatten Flowers Textured Impressions Die

Manly Card & Watercolor Technique

2009-04-28T17:18:00.001-07:00

This was a new Watercolor Technique for me and it made the watercoloring very simple. All you do is stamp the image in Staz On on watercolor paper and then use your Stampin' Write Markers and outline the image. To fill the image in you use a Aqua Painter and drag the color from the outline. It makes watercoloring super simple.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: And Many Mower

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow, Always Artichoke, Close to Cocoa & Jet Black Staz On

Card Stcok: Sage Shadow, Water Color Paper & To The Nines Specialty Designer Series Paper

Mother's Day Card

2009-04-23T08:30:00.001-07:00

Here is the Mother's Day card that we made at the Flo Valley stamp camp last night. I found the pattern for the flower pot here. Everything else is die cuts from the Big Shot.

Stamping with Bleach

2009-04-15T01:51:00.000-07:00

Here is a card that I made using the bleach technique. This is a very simple technique. You litterally use the bleach as an ink pad. If you decide to try this just remember to clean your stamps really well after stamping to remove all of the bleach from the rubber.

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set: Fifth Avenue Floral

Ink: Old Olive

Card Stock: Old Olive, Ruby Red & Chocolate Chip

Acc: 5/8" Grosgrain ribbon

Book Mark

2009-04-11T19:37:00.000-07:00

Here is a book mark that we made at a workshop. It is actually very simple.

Supplies Used:

Stamp: Bella's Bloom

Card Stock: Very Vanilla

Ink: Ruby Red & Old Olive

Acc: Vanilla Styled Hardware & 5/8" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon

Bunny Box

2009-04-10T09:00:00.000-07:00

I got the idea for this box here. This is another project that we made at Flo Valley. This is Box #2 for the Big Shot.

Supplies Used:

Card Stock: Certainly Celery, Basic Gray & Delicate Dots DSP

Acc: Punch Small Oval, 1"Circle, 1 3/8" Circle & Flower Trio

Easter Goodies

2009-04-09T19:47:00.001-07:00

Sorry, I have been away for a little while. I had shoulder surgery and I am trying to get caught up now. This is a card that we made at the Flo Valley stamp camp. It has a hinged front.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Eight Great Greeting & All Holidays

Card Stock: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, So Saffron & Kraft

Ink: Basic Brown, So Saffron, Certainly Celery & Regal Rose

Sweet Stems

2009-02-10T17:07:00.000-08:00

This is another card we made at stamp camp. It uses the new Designer Series Paper Respberry Tart.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Sweet Stems & Fundamental Phrases

Ink: Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron & Old Olive

Card Stock: Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White & Raspberry Tart DSP

Acc: Scallop Edge punch

New Texture Plate

2009-01-30T15:30:00.001-08:00

This is another one of the cards that we made at Stamp Camp. I used the new texture plate from Sizzix that was made exclusively for Stampin' Up! The name of this one is Eyelet.

Supplies:

Stamps: Garden Whimsey

Ink: Ruby Red & Chocolate Chip

Card Stock: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive & Whisper White

Acc: Eyelet Texture plate

Note Pad Holder

2009-01-28T18:07:00.001-08:00

We made these cute little note pad holders at Stamp Camp last week. I got the idea here. If you do not have a Scor Pal you can still make these, just use your grid paper with a bone folder and ruler for the score marks.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Love You Much

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Card Stock: Riding Hood Red, Candy Lane DSP & Very Vanilla

Acc: 1" Circle Punch & 1 1/4" Circle Punch

Valentine Box

2009-01-20T18:01:00.000-08:00

This is a cute Valentine Box that we made at Alicia's workshop. This is a 3-5-8 box that we used the scallop edge punch on the top to give it a decorative edge.

Supplied Used:

Stamps: Love You Much

Ink: Riding Hood Red

Card Stock: Riding Hood Red & Candy Lane Designer Series Paper

Acc: Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon & Scallop Edge Punch

New Catalog

2009-01-19T09:56:00.001-08:00

Well, if you haven't heard the new catalog starts today so I thought I would share with you one of the new stamp sets and a new embosslit from Sizzix but exclusive to Stampin' Up!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Sweet Stems & Fundamental Phrases

Ink: Basic Brown, Rose Red & Kiwi Kiss

Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Whisper White & Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper

Acc: So Saffron twill ribbon & Sweetest Stem Embosslit

Sale-A-Bration

2009-01-13T20:55:00.000-08:00

I finally had some time today to play with the Sale A Bration stamp set I preordered. Remember Sale A Bration starts February 1 and runs through March 31. The Designer Series Paper I used is going to be in the new catalog that comes out January 19.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Congrats

Ink: Rose Red, Cameo Coral

Card Stock: Rose Red, Cameo Coral, Whisper White & Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper

I had to share

2009-01-13T20:53:00.001-08:00

I just had to share this. When I was uploading pictures out of my camera I found this one. I took it before Christmas, I guess he was tired of waiting for me but isn't it adorable.

Christmas Ornament

2009-01-02T16:54:00.000-08:00

I am still here, it has just been a crazy time. I wanted to share an ornament we made at the giftables class. It is much cuter in real life. I used the Holiday Lineup stamp set but I actually colored in the snowmen with a mixture of crystal effects and dazzling diamonds, they have some serious sparkle. I love this stamp set.

Christmas Giftable

2008-12-14T20:15:00.000-08:00

This was one of the giftable items that we made on Saturday. The picture does not do it any justice, it is so super cute. The cone idea we got from another demonstrator's blog here. You can find the recipe and the poem for the inside of the snowman card there also. The Snowman was made along the same lines as the Frankenstein's for Halloween. I did use a pencil eraser to make his mouth. I just tapped the pencil in the ink and used it just like a rubber stamp. For his cheeks I just used a sponge dauber dipped in Pink Pirouette ink.

Stamp Camp

2008-12-02T19:58:00.000-08:00

This was a cute little box we made at Stamp Camp. I got the tutorial here, she is a very talented demonstrator. All I did was accommodate mine to Christmas. I used the hostess set Deer Friends and the new felt ribbon from the Holiday Mini Catalog.

Scandinavian Season

2008-11-29T08:24:00.001-08:00

This is one of the Christmas Cards we made at the Flo Valley stamp camp.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Scandinavian Season

Ink: Riding Hood Red & Versa Mark

Card Stcok: Whisper White, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip & Kraft

Acc: Clips Asst., White Embossing Powder, Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon & Silver Brads

Polar Pals

2008-11-23T10:23:00.001-08:00

This is one of the cards we did at stamp camp this week. You definately will want to use a Stamp A Majig if you are making this card.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Polar Pals

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss & Basic Gray

Card Stock: Whisper White & Riding Hood Red

Acc: 1/4" Chocolate Chip grosgrain & Holiday Treasure Designer Series Paper

Inspired by Nature

2008-11-23T10:18:00.000-08:00

I was playing today and just wanted to share this card with you. I found the layout (kind of) on the Stampin' Up! website and then I changed it to be what I wanted. I inked the entire image with Summer Sun Classic ink and then added the other colors right over the top with my sponge daubers.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Inspired by Nature

Ink: Summer Sun, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive & Tangerine Tango

Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango & Whisper White

Acc: Ticket Corner Punch & 1/4" grosgrain ribbon

Coaster Calendar

2008-11-19T18:11:00.000-08:00

This is a 4 x 4 coaster that I covered with Designer Series Paper and put a magnetic strip on the back. I found these self adhesive calendars at www.vippies.com I think this would make a great gift for office friends or even teachers.

Stamp Camp

2008-11-07T17:08:00.000-08:00

Here is another card that we made at Stamp Camp. We got to use the Go Go Boots Alphabet from Sizzix.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Bella Blossoms

Ink: Old Olive & Versa Mark

Card Stock: Old Olive, Whisper White, Baja Breeze & Basic Gray Textured

Acc: White Embossing Powder, Scallop Edge Punch & Go Go Boots Alphabet

A New Top Note Character

2008-11-06T19:47:00.000-08:00

So, I had a lot of fun making all of the Frankensteins for Halloween and then I seen someone had made a Snowman so I had to try it. I used the Top Note Die and Birds and Blooms Sizzlet Die to make this. I also used the 1/2" and 3/4" for his eyes and the big star punch for his nose. I am going to put him on the little white lunch bags for treat bags for Christmas.

Emboss Resist

2008-11-06T19:43:00.000-08:00

I haven't fallen off of the face of the earth I promise. I just got really busy with Halloween and trying to finish all the treat boxes I needed.

At stamp camp we decided to start Technique booklets (I will share that later) this was our first technique. It is a very simple technique with a beautiful outcome. You emboss your image first with clear embossing powder. Next you use a sponge dauber or sponge to ink image over the embossed image, you can use classic or craft ink. Once you have the ink all around the image use a paper towel to remove any ink from the embossed image.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Upsy Daisy

Ink: Basic Gray & Whisper White Craft Ink

Card Stock: Baja Breeze & Urban Garden Designer Series Paper

Mummy Treat Bag

2008-10-13T19:55:00.001-07:00

This is the mummy bag that I am making for Halloween. I got the idea from the card I seen here. I thought it would make a very cute treat bag. I used the small brown bags that you can pick up anywhere. I also used the weathered background and stamped it in Ruby Red to punch out the eyes. To make the strips of paper I just cut them into 1" strips longer than my base and then snipped off the extra. Oh, I actually used Very Vanilla card stock.

Frankie

2008-10-04T21:25:00.001-07:00

I had to share these. I found them at Cambria's blog. She turned them into boxes but I didn't want to make boxes for them because I need to make a few of them so I attached them to small treat bags I found at Hobby Lobby. They are like small lunch bags. I used the big shot top not die and the 1" and 1/2" circle punches along with the file tab punch. They are adorable. I need to make her bow a little smaller but other than that I love how they turned out.

Halloween Spider

2008-10-04T06:49:00.001-07:00

This is a spider you can make out of the SU punches. I used it to cover Monster Munny but you could also cover York Peppermint Patties or even a flat sucker. Click Here to see where I found the idea.

I used the Scallop Circle, 1/2" Circle, 1/4" Circle & Photo Corner punch to create this.

Halloween Treat Bag

2008-10-02T18:24:00.001-07:00

This is a small treat bag we made Sunday at Lee's workshop. It is super simple. We got to use the Big Shot to cut out the top note die. You just fold it in half and attach it to a small cello bag. I didn't put the ribbon on it till tonight when I was looking at it and decided it needed something more.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Eat, Drink & Be Scary

Card Stock: Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black & Old Olive

Acc: Top Note Bigz Die, Black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon & small cello bags

Halloween 3-5-8-10 Box

2008-10-02T18:16:00.001-07:00

This is a treat container for Halloween. Click Here to see a complete tutorial on how to make this box. The only difference between mine and hers is I used 8 1/2" x 11" card stock. I still scored at 3", 5", 8", & 10" and then long ways I scored at 2" and 1 1/2" this is the top of the box. If you have any questions email me and I will try to answer them.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Eat, Drink & Be Scary (Holiday Mini) & Haunting jumbo wheel

Card Stock: Tangerine Tango, Whisper White & Basic Black

Ink: Tangerine Tango & Basic Black

Acc: Small Tag Punch & Tag Punch

Big Shot

2008-09-25T21:17:00.000-07:00

I was actually playing with my new Big Shot the other day and this is the card that I made. I have seen a lot of samples with the Upsy Daisy stamp set and this die so I thought I would try. This die is one of the Sizzix Bigz dies that Stampin' Up is selling and it is exclusive to Stampin' Up! I have to say that this set (Upsy Daisy) has to be one of my favorites from the new catalog. I made this by stamping the flower image once and then stamping it a second time a little to the left of the first one and I didn't reink the stamp in between stamping the two images.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Upsy Daisy

Ink: Riding Hood Red & Kiwi Kiss

Card Stock: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White & Kiwi Kiss

Acc: Big Shot & Bigz Top Note

Birthday Set

2008-09-24T02:33:00.001-07:00

This is the gift bag and birthday card that I made for a friend.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Upsy Daisy

Ink: Baja Breeze & Chocolate Chip

Card Stock: Whisper White, Baja Breeze & Baja Breeze Patterns Designer Series Paper

A Very Special Card

2008-09-22T19:26:00.000-07:00

This is the card I made for my nephew. We had a Bar B Que for him this past weekend. He will be leaving tomorrow morning for the Navy and this was the invitations for the Bar B Que. He is a very special young man to bad I couldn't get him or my son to straighten up and act right for a picture.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Free and the Brave & Well Worn Alphabet

Ink: Staz On White, Chocolate Chip & Versa Mark

Card Stock: Kraft, Night of Navy, & Real Red

Directions for Halloween Treat Holder

2008-09-19T20:26:00.001-07:00

Ok, here goes I have never written instructions for these before but several people have asked so I thought I would try.

Begin by folding a 6 x 6 page in half--corner to corner; hold the now-triangle piece of paper so that the fold is at the bottom (first picture). Next take the point on your right and fold it so that it meets the midpoint of the opposite edge (see second picture). I made this step easier by measuring from the point down 2 1/2" and marked with a pencil so I knew where to fold the point to.
Fold the left point over to meet the right edge in a similar fashion (photo 3). On this my second point did not go all the way to the edge there was a small space. Now take one layer of the top point and fold it down over the front of the pouch (photo 4).

Add embelishments as you desire and this will hold a small cello bag.

Halloween Treat Holder

2008-09-17T14:57:00.001-07:00

I have to admit this wasn't my idea it was Kelly's. We talked about making these for Halloween so when I got the new Ghostly Greetings DSP I had to try one. I liked them so much we made them at Jennifer's workshop.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Batty for You

Ink: Basic Black

Card Stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss & Ghostly Greetings DSP

Acc: 1 1/4" Circle punch, 1 3/8" Circle punch, Scallop Circle punch, Old Olive grosgrain ribbon & Small Cello bags

Canvas Tote

2008-09-16T19:46:00.001-07:00

This is the canvas tote bag I made for a friend of mine. I got the idea from one of the magazines that Stampin' Up! sends their demonstrators. I don't sew, I attached the ribbon with heavy duty hem tape and I was even able to tuck the ends in with the hem tape, you have to love that stuff. The only other supplies I used were the flower fusion flowers and the earth elements buttons. I think it turned out adorable.

Stamp Camp Project

2008-09-02T17:54:00.001-07:00

This is another card that we made at the Flo Valley Stamp Camp. This was actually a card that we learned how to make at Convention. You start with the lightest color (Pink Pirouette) and ink the entire image. Then add more color with a sponge dauber. We used Tangerine Tango and Riding Hood Red. We also used the new 13/4" circle punch and the new Button Bouqet.

More Stamp Camp Projects

2008-08-25T10:28:00.001-07:00

This is another project that we did at the Flo Valley stamp camp.

SUPPLIES USED:

STAMPS: Flight of the Butterfly

INK: Bashful Blue, Pacific Point & Basic Black

CARD STOCK: Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Basic Black & Pacific Point

ACC: Bashful Blue striped grosgrain ribbon & Vintage Brads

Just Had to Share

2008-08-25T07:33:00.000-07:00

I just had to share, this is my little man. I thought he looked adorable so I took a picture and thought I would share it with everyone. I should add that he only looks adorable, if any of you have ever been on the phone with me you know he requires all the attention and will bark uncontrolably until he gets it.

Stamp Camp

2008-08-23T07:19:00.000-07:00

This is another card from the Flo Valley stamp camp. We made this one using the Pocket Silhouettes stamp set (it is on sale for 15% off right now). You can't actually see from the photo but the front of the card is actually folded in half so that when you open the card the image will actually be on the inside.

SUPPLIES USED:

STAMPS: Pocket Silhouettes

INK: Baja Breeze

CARD STOCK: Baja Breeze, Whisper White & Baja Breeze Prints Designer Series Paper

Cupcake Birthday Card

2008-08-22T10:02:00.001-07:00

This is one more of the cards from stamp camp. I am loving the 1" ribbon.

SUPPLIES USED:

STAMPS: Crazy for Cupcakes

INK: Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue, Riding Hood Red & Jet Black Staz On

CARD STOCK: Kraft, Whisper White & Bella Rose DSP

ACC: 1" Double Stitched Chocolate Chip Grosgrain & Aquapainters

Gift Bag

2008-08-22T09:56:00.001-07:00

This is actually my favorite project from stamp camp at Flo Valley. This is a gift bag that we made out of 2 pieces of 12 x 12 card stock. I will try to write up some directions but it really wasn't that hard to make.

SUPPLIES USED:

STAMPS: Simple Birthday Thanks

INK: Craft White refill, Pink Passion Classic Ink Refill and stamp pad & Close to Cocoa

CARD STOCK: Soft Sky, Close to Cocoa & Whisper White

ACC: Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain, 1" double stitched Chocolate Chip Grosgrain, & Silver Brads

Big Shot

2008-08-16T22:57:00.001-07:00

So, tonight I have been playing with some of the new stuff I got from Stampin' Up! My niece's birthday is Tuesday and she absolutely loves purple. I made her a banner with her name on it for tomorrow so we can celebrate her birthday. I used my new BIG SHOT and I love it! This is one of the dies that will be an exclusive Stampin' Up! die called Pennant. I also used Sizzix Sherif Bigz Alphabet. The word "Celebrate came from the new wheel Celebration. I rolled the wheel in Craft ink and embosed it with iridescent ice embossing powder. When it gets hung up tomorrow I will take a picture of the whole banner. It spells out "Lauren".

Stamp Camp Project

2008-08-15T21:26:00.001-07:00

We made this card at the last Flo Valley stamp camp. It was a new technique for some. We used Heat and Stick powder on the image. The way it works is you cover the entire image with Versa Mark ink and then sprinkle Heat and Stick powder over the top and heat with the embossing heat tool. The powder will become a liquid glue. Then sprinkle your Dazzling Diamonds over the top and heat again to set the glitter. Everyone also got to play with the brand new Scallop Edge Punch.

Stamp Set: Dreams du Jour

Ink: Old Olive

Card Stock: Rose Red, So Saffron, Old Olive & Very Vanilla

Acc: 5/8" Chocolate Chip grosgrain, Scallop Edge Punch & Linen Thread

Never Before Seen

2008-08-12T10:20:00.001-07:00

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From August 11-September 30, enjoy a 15% discount on select brand-new, die-cut stamp sets from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog--no additional purchase necessary!

I am here

2008-07-30T17:56:00.000-07:00

I made it! I arrived in Salt Lake City around 10:20 their time. I had to wait patiently for the hotel shuttle before I could check in at the convention center and get my hands on the new catalog. Oh, you all should be jealous, just wait till you see some of the things they are coming out with. Lots of accessories and some really neet stamp sets. Oh and they are bringing out four new punches and yes, I want them all (one of them is a scalloped square). I will try to post some more tomorrow but for now this has been a super long day!

I am still here

2008-07-11T06:17:00.001-07:00

I promise I haven't fallen off the face of the earth. I have just been extremely busy and I apologize for neglecting my blog. I wanted to share with you a couple of the new In Colors for next year. I used three of them in this project: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss & Tangerine Tango. This was actually a little memo book that I found at Michael's on clearance for fifty cents. All I did was take the cover off and put card stock over the top. Also, if you notice the little button in the center of the circle is a new button coming out in the new catalog. It is part of a button bouqet that Stampin' Up! is releasing. I will try to take a picture of the new In Colors so that everyone can see all six of them. Have a good weekend!

Wedding Invite

2008-05-27T18:46:00.000-07:00

Stamp Camp projects

2008-05-21T10:03:00.000-07:00

This was the graduation card we made at stamp camp. This is not my design, I got the idea from another demonstrator and you can check out her blog here.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Great Grads

Ink: Basic Black

Card Stock: Blue Bayou, More Mustard, Basic Black & Whisper White

Acc: Star Punch

More Stamp Camp

2008-05-15T13:04:00.000-07:00

This was a card we made at stamp camp. It is a gate fold card but we used the Coluzzle to round the edges of the card front and we decorated it with the Designer Series paper Afternoon Tea.

Wedding

2008-05-12T17:43:00.001-07:00

Here is one more simple wedding invite. I found the little bling in the middle at Archiver's.