For Everything (Retiring Set) & MDS Downloads

Today has been a busy day. But I did get some stamping in. I started with a card and quickly found that I didn't have all the supplies I needed to complete it. But it gave me the inspiration to move on to the next project... and use what I have ON HAND. LOL!

Retiring May 31, 2012 - For Everything (wood-116954, clear-120459)

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For a PDF file of the entire list of retiring stamps click HERE.

To shop for retired sets click HERE. You will also find a picture of all the sets.

I love this stamp set and hate to see that it is retiring. There are lots of images from this set that I like... but ended up only using one. Here's my simple card...

This card came together really easy and really quick. I used the Blossoms Bouquet Triple Layer punch and my Simply Scored to add a little dimension. Hope you enjoy. 

Supplies: 

One thing I learned while building my Classic Ink Pad collection was that the Stampin Write Markers are AWESOME! I bought the entire color collection of markers before I started building my ink pads. Now I have EVERY color ink that's needed. So no mater what color I need for my project... if I don't have the pad... I've got the marker. For details on joining a Marker Club email me. 

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I used markers on this card rather than the ink pads. 

I did not list the phrase "hello" stamp set. It's from Teeny Tiny Wishes. It's actually "hello baby". I used my Real Red Marker and just colored just the part of the stamp I needed. 

AND... Today is Tuesday so new MDS Digital Downloads are available.

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Triple Treat Friendship Scrapbook Page!

Hey! Click below to check out this 8x8 scrapbook page I created. 

Also... don't forget that the Triple Treat Flower stamp will be retiring at the end of May. Don't wait... get yours now. Visit my site HERE for a list of all the retiring sets. 

I've Got the Blues... Mixed Bunch & Edgelits

Tempting Turquoise, Island Indigo and some Summer Smooches. Wasn't sure where I was going with this when I started so I'm not quite sure how I feel about it yet. This card started out going to be Tempting Turquoise, Tango Tangerine and Rich Razzleberry. LOL... not sure how I ended up here. Let me know what you think... or how I could change it up.

I just have a short time to post so here are the supplies used

Mixed Bunch Stamp Set (Mini Occasions Catalog)
Blossom Punch (Mini Occasions Catalog)
Tempting Turquoise & Whisper White Cardstock
Summer Smooches DSP (Sneak Peak available now through April 30th)
Tempting Turquoise & Island Indigo Ink
Rhinestones
Whisper White Satin Ribbon
Stampin Dimensionals
Big Shot
Edgelits Adorning Accents
Adorning Accents Embossing Folders

Fresh Vintage and Everyday Enchantment DSP

Hello! This is going to be a short post. I'm ready for bed but wanted to share this card with you. I just love the colors of the Everyday Enchantment DSP and the Fresh Vintage stamp set is awesome. I got both these items FREE which makes it even better.

I got this idea from Lisa Martz over at Get Your Stamp On! I had everything laid out but I didn't like the way the base framelit was so large. I got on Pinterest and somehow I ended up seeing the way she did her framelit. It was just what I needed. Thanks Lisa!

Here's my card....

Short version of supplies....

Card Stock: Soft Suede, Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Whisper White 

And of course, Everyday Enchantment DSP

Ink:  Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Peach Parfait, Lucky Limeade

Tools:  Big Shot, Labels Framelits, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, 

and Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border

I may add some bling tomorrow. I've got some Rhinestones just dying to be used.
Happy Crafting.... and Good Nite! :)

MOJO Monday #234 - Bright Blossoms & Summer Smooches

Can you believe that it is Monday and I actually have my card done for Mojo Monday? I can't. LOL. Usually I keep saying I'm going to do it and then I just don't make it up to my closet to work. Well... not today. I've been wanting to share a card using the new products I got so I headed over to Mojo Monday to get some inspiration. I pulled out my Summer Smooches DSP and my Bright Blossoms stamp set. These products will be available to order April 1st... so mark your calendars. You are gonna love them!

For this card I got my markers out and colored on the stamps to get the colors you see. I love the Stampin Write markers. I don't have all the SU colors in the ink pads (yet)....but I have ALL the markers. Now... no matter what color ink I need... I've got it. Here is my take on this weeks challenge.

The blues and yellows are pretty accurate in the picture... but the Tangerine Tango came out a little brighter than real life. I'm still working on finding a program that I'm happy with to edit my photos. iPhoto is just not doing it for me.

Here is the sketch. I obviously went for square. 

Also... don't forget to head over to my YouTube channel and check out my video. I'm doing my first giveaway.

Supply List

All items are Stampin Up! 

Stamps:  Bright Blossoms (125495-wm, 125497-cm), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Ink: Island Indigo & Lucky Limeade Markers (123002-In Color sets), Daffodil Delight Marker (119677), Tangerine Tango (105115)

Cardstock:  Summer Smooches DSP (125409) Whisper White (100730), Island Indigo (122923), Daffodil Delight (119683)

Punches:  Boho Blossoms (119858), Modern Label (119849), Word Window (119857)
Adhesive:  Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Accessories:   Mini Brads (122941)


The Basics:  (These are the items you need for most any project)
Trimmer (104152), Bone Folder (102300); Paper Snips (103579), Stampin Scrub (102624), Stampin Mist (102394), Snail Adhesive (104332)

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Don't forget, Sale-a-bration ends March 31st. We only have a few days left but you can still get your FREE products by ordering only $50. 

SUO Challenge #41 - Easy Events Card Box and Cards

Happy Thursday!
Well... I had hoped to have a video to share with you today. However... my three year old has had a fever over 103 for the past two days. Today he is all better...YEAH!!!... but he's still home with me. He has decided to exert all the energy he missed out on the past two days TODAY. So... no video. BUT... there WILL be one tomorrow. If nothing else I will at least be doing the giveaway that I've been talking about.

I do have a project for you though. I worked on it here and there while James slept. I hope you enjoy it.
My inspiration came from the SUO Challenge of the week. It was "Think Spring". I decided to make a small card box with some 3x3 cards. This is the first time I entered a challenge for SUO. My entry is for the front of the box.

The cards measure 3x3. I used my Stampin Up Simply Scored to make matching envelopes and I used the Simply Scored and the Diagonal Plate to make the box. Maybe I can do a video tomorrow on how I made the box and the envelopes :)

Also... I check out all these blogs and I love the way they photograph their pictures. I'm not so great and I'm experimenting. I made my own little photo box today but it needs some tweaking. I had seen a YouTube video on how to make it but I can't find the video now so I kind of made it up from memory and I know it's horribly wrong. But it is how I took my photos today. I would love your ideas and comments about how YOU take your photos of your projects.

And I always love how someone takes a "sneak peak" preview of a card or just highlights part of it. My cards today are pretty simple but I wanted to at least take one picture like that, just to see if I could. Again... still working on that. But here's my pic. Tell me what you think.

It lacks that "wow" factor but I'm not sure how to get it. Somebody want to help me out?

Heres my supply list:

Supply List

All items are Stampin Up! 

Stamps:  Easy Events (123225)

Ink: Basic Black (101179-Ink, 100082-Marker)), Staz-On Jet Black (101406). Tempting Turquoise (100814-Ink, 100058-Marker), Regal Rose (105211-Ink, 105108-Marker), Old Olive Marker (100079), Certainly Celery Marker (105106), Daffodil Delight (105211-Ink, 119667-Marker)

Cardstock:  Whisper White (100730), Tempting Turquoise (102067), Brights Patterns DSP Stack (117155)

Punches:  2 3/8" Scallop Circle (118874), 1 3/4" Scallop Circle (119854), Boho Blossoms (119858), Decorative Label (120907), 
Big Shot:  Circles #2 Die (114526) (I used the Big Shot for the cupcake circle)
Adhesive:  Sticky Strip (104294), Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Tools:  Blender Pen (102845 pk of 3), Stampin Sponges (101610 pk of 3), Mini Brads (122941), Simply Scored (122334), Simply Scored Diagonal Plate (125586)


The Basics:  (These are the items you need for most any project)
Trimmer (104152), Bone Folder (102300); Paper Snips (103579), Stampin Scrub (102624), Stampin Mist (102394), Snail Adhesive (104332)

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Don't forget, Sale-a-bration ends March 31st. We only have a few days left but you can still get your FREE products by ordering only $50 per month. 

Stampin Up's Easy Events Baby Shower Gift

Wow! Not sure about where you are but the weather here is great!

It's still early in the week but if you keep an eye out I'm going to be giving away some blog candy. Well... it's actually going to be for YouTube. I passed 200 subscribers. WooHoo!! For those that may have 1000+ subscribers that may not seem like much. But I'm pretty excited about and glad that people are watching and enjoying my videos. Sharing what I love to do and helping others learn is what gives me the greatest satisfaction. 

So... I'm recovering from my surgery well but I'm off work for 4 more weeks. Over the weekend I did get to go to a baby shower for my cousins wife. She had a Dr Sues theme but I couldn't find anything so I just got my Stampin Up supplies out and went to town. I thought I wasn't going to be able to go and at the last minute I made this card and plastic paint can. I forgot to take pictures at home so I quickly grabbed them at the shower for a quick pic. The lighting wasn't too great so sorry for the cruddy picture. But here they are. She's having a boy... as you can tell. She seemed to love them. :)

Supply List

All items are Stampin Up! (except the plastic paint can)

Stamps:  Easy Events

Ink: Basic Black (101179), Staz-On Jet Black (101406). So Safron Stampin Write Marker (105114), Marina Mist Stampin Write Marker (119679), Bashful Blue Stampin Write Marker (105111)

Cardstock:  Whisper White (100730), So Safron (105118), Marina Mist (119682), Bashful Blue (105120)

Punches:  Modern Label (119849), Word Window (119857), 2 3/8 Scallop Circle (118874)
Big Shot:  Circles #2 Die (114526), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335)
Adhesive:  Sticky Strip (104294), Stampin Dimensionals (104430)
Other:  Buttons and ribbon are both Stampin Up but are retired items. Plastic Paint Can I got from Michaels.


The Basics:  (These are the items you need for most any project)
Trimmer (104152), Bone Folder (102300); Paper Snips (103579), Stampin Scrub (102624), Stampin Mist (102394), Snail Adhesive (104332)

Hope you enjoy the great weather. Wish my Cricut Closet had windows :) 

Don't forget that you can still place a $50 order and get free Sale-a-bration items. 

Tomorrow may be the day. I'll be posting my YouTube video on my blog so keep watching :)

p.s. i love you

I am not supposed to be using the stairs yet but I ventured up today to get into my craft room. I figured that my daughters room is right next door and I could just go in there and lay down if needed. It was pushing it a bit but I know once I go back down I won't be back up.

 I know that Valentines Day is over, but who says you can't send a card telling someone that you love them any day of the year? I'm not sure how I found this blog but I came across a card and I just had to CASE it. I'll be mentioning Lindsey from Doodlings in my next blog post as well. She has some cute things on her site so check her out if you get the chance. So here is her card....

And here is mine. I altered it just slightly. These were both very simply and quick to make. Hope you enjoy them. This is the first time I've used the Concord Crush In Color. I like it!

Sorry about the pic... I just took it with my iPhone. I couldn't really set much else up. 

(See my pretty Cricut Imagine in the background? :( It's broken and needing to be sent out so it's being neglected. Maybe I can talk the DH into packing it up for me tonight.)

Supply List

All items are Stampin Up!

The Basics:  (These are the items you need for most any project)

Trimmer (104152), Bone Folder (102300); Paper Snips (103579), Stampin Scrub (102624), Stampin Mist (102394), Snail Adhesive (104332)

Stamps:  P.S. I Love You (125462) , Pretty Postage (123097)

Ink: Basic Black (101179)

Cardstock:  Basic Black (121045), Whisper White (100730), Real Red (102482), Concord Crush (119792)

Punches:  Modern Label (119849), Small Heart (117193), 1 3/8" Square (119877), Postage Stamp (122344) (on the Real Red card I cut the black square at 1 1/2),

Mojo Monday 228 & PP82

I headed over to Mojo Monday for a little inspiration. And along the way I also checked out The Paper Players. I decided to use TPP color challenge with Mojo Monday.

I actually just ordered the Poppy Parade and Pool Party colors. Plus... I just got the Everyday Enchantment DSP paper and the Language of Friendship stamp set FREE! Plus the brad that I used in the center of the flower was also free. So I thought this was the perfect chance to see what I could come up with. I love getting free stuff and SAB makes it so easy. Here is my take on these two challenges.....

Supply List

All items are Stampin Up!

The Basics:  (These are the items you need for most any project)
Trimmer (104152), Bone Folder (102300); Paper Snips (103579), Stampin Scrub (102624), Stampin Mist (102394), Snail Adhesive (104332)


Stamps: Language Of Friendship (122752)
Ink: Soft Suede (115657)
Cardstock: Poppy Parade (122925), Pool Party (122924), Soft Suede (115318), Very Vanilla (101650), Everyday Enchantment DSP (126154)
Punches:   2 3/8" Scallop Circle (118874), Blossom (125603), Boho Blossoms (119858), 
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Top Not (113463)
Supplies: Stampin Sponges (101610), Stamping Dimensionals (104430), 
Other: Mat Pack (105826), Paper-Piecing Tool (116631)

Treats for Valentines

Hello Crafters! Over the weekend I got inspired to make some items for my kids to take to school for Valentines day. I don't have a lot of Valentines stuff so I used what I had. I'm horrible about planning ahead for these things so my Stampin Up sets that I wanted to use are not here yet. One set that I'm getting is the PS I Love You set from the Occassions Mini Catalog. I can't wait!!! I've got all kinds of other supplies coming too. I'll definitely be sharing that with you when it gets here.
Anyhow... I decided that I couldn't wait and I'd sift through what I already have that is current. Here is what I came up with.

You'll notice that I used the Triple Treat flower... again! And to think... when I got that stamp in my Stampin Up kit I didn't think I'd be that impressed with it. But I've used the heck out of it. It's been very versatile. When I didn't have anything for Thanksgiving it was my go to stamp... same thing with Christmas... and now here I am using it for Valentines Day. I like a stamp that can be used  year round for any occasion :) The other stamp set I used was Pretty Postage. Both are only $8.95 and both are pretty versatile.

Oh.... before I forget... the idea for the sucker I got from Angie Kennedy Juda over at Chic N Scratch. I didn't have those supplies so I changed the dimensions and used a different stamp set. Thanks Angie for the idea!

Here are the supplies used. These were really simple to make so I'm going to do a video and post it no later than tomorrow.

Supply List:

All items are Stampin Up (except ribbon and candy)

The Basics:  (These are the items you need for most any project)
Trimmer (104152), Bone Folder (102300); Paper Snips (103579), Stampin Scrub (102624), Stampin Mist (102394), Snail Adhesive (104332)

Triple Treat Flower Treat Box

 

Stamps: Triple Treat Flower (122909)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler (119669), Pretty In Pink (101301) and Night of Navy (102977), Marina Mist (119668)
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler (119685), Pretty In Pink (100459), Very Vanilla (101650), Night of Navy (100867), Marina Mist (119682)

Punches:  Fancy Flower Punch (118073), 5 Petal Flower (119880), 2 3/8" Scallop Circle (118874), 1/2" Circle (119869)
Tools: Simply Scored (122334)
Supplies: Stampin Sponges (101610), Stamping Dimensionals (104430), Glue Dots (103683), Sticky Strip (104294)
Other: Ribbon and candy

Sucker Holder

Stamps:  Pretty Postage (123097 clear mount)
Ink: Pacific Point (111837), Regal Rose (105211)
Cardstock: Pretty In Pink (100459), Bashful Blue(105120), Whisper White (100730), Brights Collection Paper Stacks (117115)
Punches:  Postage Stamp (122344), 1 3/8" Square (119877)
Extra Tools: Simply Scored (122334)
Supplies: Stamping Dimensionals (104430), Glue Dots (103683), Sticky Strip (104294)
Other: Ribbon and candy

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