Sympathy....

This card was made for my mom's friend who passed away of cancer last week. She loved red flowers. I helped my mom create this card using the Fun Flowers Bigz die for the Big Shot. She had never used the Fun Flower Die before so I showed her a couple ways to created beautiful flowers.

Items used:

Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Brights DP

Ink: Real Red and Basic Black Classic Ink

Big Shot: Delicate Dots Embossing Folder, Bigz L Fun Flowers

Misc: Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Sponge Daubers, Sticky Strip, Button (non SU, oh the horror!)

Cow Girl Up!

Is this not the cutest boot you've ever seen? Anita made this card for her daughter-in-law (yep, my sister-in-law) for her 50th birthday! Happy Birthday Karen!

Guest Puncher Anita - ATV Punch Art

Hello. Today I am show casing my mom's work. Here she designed an ATV (all terrain vehicle) all out of Stampin' Up! punches! This was made for her "man friend" (boyfriend just sound weird at their age, lol). He celebrated his 72nd birthday on Saturday. He loves to ride his ATV on his ranch with his dog Deli. The background looks just like his property. She really is amazing with classic ink and sponge daubers. Make sure to leave her a comment...she loves them!

Center Step Thank You Card

As I was blog surfing the other day I saw a card by Glenda @ The Stamp Camp. I think this type of card is called a Center Step Card. I found the instructions on splitcoaststampers.com.

Items used:

Stamps: Fabulous Florets, Delightful Dozen

Paper: Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze and Whisper White (my new favorite color combo)

Ink: Stazon, Calypso Coral and Old Olive

Big Shot: Square Lattice Embossing Folder

Misc: Calypso Coral Ribbon and Pearls

Build a Bear Girly Girl

I decided to invest in the Build a Bear Dies that Stampin' Up! exclusively sells. I did a very small workshop for a mom and her adorable daughter on Saturday night. I demo'd this card and then let them make their own bears using designer paper. My boys saw how much fun we were having so they asked if they could make some too.....um...but of course!!! I will post theirs on another day.
Items used:
Paper: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Pretty in Pink and some retired colors
Stamp: Create a cupcake (flower) I should put a cupcake in her hand!!!
Big Shot: Build a Bear: Bear Bigz, Beary Essentials
Punch: 1 3/8" Circle Punch
Misc: Ribbons and Pearls

Curly Cute Thank You

I had a new customer use my on line store. I was so excited!!! So I made her a Thank You card and a matching envelope.
Items Used:
Paper: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Basic Black
Stamp: Curly Cute
Classic Ink: Melon Mambo
Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Flower Garden Embossing Folder, Black Satin Ribbon, Sponge Dauber

This card was inspired by Stamp With Linda Walsh. Thank you Linda.

SUDSOL BLog Tour!!!!

I am so very excited to be a part of the SUDSOL Blog Tour. What is SUDSOL? It is a place for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators to share online.

"SUDSOL (Simply Unique Demonstrators Sharing On Line) is a online community of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators dedicated to providing creative and professional information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All demonstrators regardless of location, regardless of the support you are getting elsewhere, we are here to support you 24/7."

Here are my projects:

Items used for Framed Cork Board, Create Book and Card:

Paper: Calypso Coral, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Stamp Set: Creative Elements
Punches: Modern Label, Word Window
Big Shot, Beautiful Butterflies Embosslit, Scallop Square Duo Bigz Die
Misc: Pearls, Marina Mist Ribbon, Versa Mark, Clear Embossing Powder, Tombow Multipurpose Glue, dimensionals, wood frame from craft store


The next item is an On Board Bitty Book. Can be used as a small scrapbook, journal or a place to practice different stamping techniques. I stayed with the same theme and color combination using the same items listed above.

Of course I had a matching card as well. I actually made the card first and then the Bitty Book, and last came the frame.

Thank you for looking and have fun going to the next blog to see Jeannine Tarrio.

CONTINUE on the Blog Tour
SUDSOL	Jeannine Tarrio

Captain America-Punch Art Guest Anita

Well Anita is still creating super hero's. Here is Captain America!!! I believe she is working on Green Lantern next....stay tuned. :-)

Bridal Shower

My friend asked me to make her a card for a Bridal Shower luncheon she will be attending. The colors of the wedding are earth tones and green tones. The bride and groom both love birds. I choose Early Espresso as by base, added Always Artichoke as a layer along with Paisley Petals Designer Paper. For the Wedding dress I used the Big Shot and the Bigz scallop circle. Then embossed with Manhattan Flower. Next I cut it out to look like a dress, added some ribbon and pearls. On the inside I used the extra large two step bird punch as well as the boho flower punch and a large white brad for the center of the flower. Hope she likes it.