Ink Me Baby One More Time!

Having fun with Foam...Glitter Foam!!!

2011-09-06T04:00:00.000-07:00

I promised myself I would work on my September swap cards this weekend....and look I've been distracted once again! Aren't these the cutest daisy key chains? Super fun and EASY PEASY! Grab your Big Shot, Daisy #2 Die and some Glitter Foam...and let the fun begin! Thanks Dawn Griffith for showing these cute key chains from your customer. Now.....off to get busy on my swap cards!

Retired Stampin' Up! Sets for Sale

2011-09-05T08:34:00.000-07:00

All sets $6 each. Apox. 3 sets (dvd style) will fit in a priority flat rate envelope/box ($5).

Unmounted from wood and in SU dvd cases:
One of a Kind
Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Playful Petals
Sweet Stems

Hostess/SAB retired sets in SU dvd cases
It's the thought (unmounted)
Happy Moments (unmounted)
Northern Hearts (unmounted)
Picutre This

Wood Mounted:
Of the Earth (unmoumted)
Patterned Pines (unmounted and no case)
Punches Three (only one mounted)
Seasonal Icons (unmounted)
Tottaly Tabs

Sympathy....

2011-08-29T08:46:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-08-28T08:44:00.001-07:00

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

2011-08-23T20:27:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-22T17:33:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-21T17:25:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

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!!!!

2011-08-15T21:00:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-14T21:02:00.001-07:00

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

2011-08-01T21:28:00.000-07:00

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.

Saturday Sketch Challenge 214 @ Stamping 411

2011-07-31T21:18:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Saturday Sketch Challenge. Today I thought I would challenge myself in using the new in colors. I chose Calypso Coral (in color) and Baja Breeze along with Whisper White. I also used coordinating classic ink as well. The stamp set is called Creative Elements, one of my new fav's!!! Of course I used my Big Shot!!! Love the Big Shot! You don't have one??? Well my goodness, what is the matter with you? Good thing Stampin' Up! has changed their hostess rewards. You could earn one for 50% off. Ask me for details! Head over to Stamping 411 to see the other amazing entries.

Saturday Sketch Challenge 213 @ Stamping 411

2011-07-27T19:42:00.000-07:00

Hello. Today I am submitting this card for the Saturday Sketch Challenge @ Stamping 411.

Items used: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Naturals CS, Paisley Petals DP, Rose Red Seam Binding, Elements of Style and Friends Never Fade Stamp Sets, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Pearl, Gold Embossing Powder, Big Shot, Tulip Frames Embossing Folder, Sponge Daubers.

Saturday Sketch Challenge 212 @ Stamping 411

2011-07-17T18:56:00.001-07:00

Saturday Sketch Challenge at Stamping 411. Here is the sketch....I really enjoy doing these. Today I struggled with my color combo. Seems a bit bright. Although I do recall using these colors last challenge too...Seems like I am in a trend. LOL

Supplies used: Button Buddy and Teeny Tiney Wishes Stamp Sets. Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi and Whisper White CS and Beyond the Garden DP. Versa Mark and Clear Embossing Powder. Big Shot and Top Note Bigz Die and Buttons #5. Modern Label and Word Window Punches. Daffodil Delight ribbon. Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink Classic Ink, Stazon. Deminsionals.

Because I Care Get Well Card

2011-07-17T06:44:00.000-07:00

I needed to make a quick Get Well card for a man....I don't know why but I struggle with masculine cards.
Front Inside

Supplies used: Kraft, Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler and Naturals Card Stock. Just Because, Teeny Tiny Wishes and Because I Care (retired hostess) Stamp Sets. Big Shot and the tulip embossing folder.Soft Suede and Cherry Cobbler Markers. I inked up my rubber stamps, huffed, pressed onto card stock. Stamp a majig, sponge dauber, demensionals and of course snail.

Hello Minnie! Punch Art by Anita and how to!!!

2011-07-16T06:33:00.000-07:00

Hello Minnie!

Inspired by this clip art.

Punch art page 1............

Punch art page 2............

Don't forget to leave Anita comments to keep these fabulous punch art pieces coming. LOL

Minnie's in the house!! Punch Art how to by Anita

2011-07-15T06:25:00.000-07:00

Drum roll.............................(please supply your own sound) LOL....I have had so many requests for the punch list and/or how to.....so with out further ado here we go............

Close up of Minnies face......

Actual Card...........

Punch page 1.............

Punch page 2.............

Keep those comments coming...Anita smiles ear to ear when I read them to her...which keeps the punch art coming. Wink Wink! Stay tuned for another version of Minnie tomorrow.

Saturday Sketch Challenge 211 @ Stamping 411

2011-07-09T20:55:00.000-07:00

Well what do you know...today is the Saturday Sketch Challenge over at Stamping 411 and I actually made my card the same day. WAHOO!

I was very excited to use this stamp set called Strength & Hope. Stampin' Up! is dontating $2 from this purchase to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This is dear to my heart as I am a Breast Cancer Survivor. In fact tomorrow, July 10 has been 2 years since they removed my cancer and I began treatment. So if you haven't purchased this stamp set yet...hop on over to my store and toss it in your cart! Item No. 123660 for clear mount and 118100 for wood mount.

Mini Mouse Punch Art by Guest Puncher Antita

2011-07-09T09:07:00.000-07:00

I mentioned to my mom, Anita, that someone was looking for a Mini Mouse Punch Art...so off she went for inspiration and she found the above picture.

That picture turned into this awesome card!

Here is a side shot so you can see how she layered things.

A closer up view....She is so cute!

Cookie Monster!

2011-07-07T04:00:00.000-07:00

This Cookie Monster was super easy to create. Here is the recipe:

Big Shot, Scallop Circle Bigz, Circle Bigz, 1 3/4" circle punch, Scallop Circle Punch (for bite out of cookie) 1" circle punch.

Saturday Sketch Challenge 210 @ Stamping 411

2011-07-06T19:45:00.000-07:00

It's that time again...Saturday Sketch Challenge.....except it is Wednesday...better late than never. :-). Check out Stamping 411 to see all the other awesome entries. Here is what I used:

Stamps: Create a Cupcake

Classic Ink Pads: Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi

Paper: Wild Wasabi, Tangerine Tango, Melon Mambo

Punches: Bitty Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Cupcake Builder Punch, Word Window, Modern Label

Big Shot: Big Shot, Square Lattice EF

Embossing Powder: Tangerine Tango, Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi

Misc: Bitty Buttons, sponge daubers

Last week I was choosen as one of the 5 on the Stampers Showcase @ Stamping 411. EEEKKK

Dragonfly Top Note Box Recap

2011-07-01T08:01:00.001-07:00

Hello. I received a couple comments and quite a few emails asking how to make the top note box. The first time I made the box was for a club project I did for Mothers Day. You can see that by scrolling down on the right side bar to "Club Projects". The original template for the box came from Kerin @ Stamps, Paper, Glitter from a box she did in March 2009. Click here to see her template.

After making the box I cut my cardstock and glued on designer paper then ran it through the Big Shot using the Top Note Die. I used sticky strip to attached the top note to the top and bottom of the box. The flower was made using Fun Flowers Bigz Die. Once I had all the flower piece and misted them with water and crumpled them up into a ball, then carefully un-crumple and let dry. I used a coordinating color to sponge the edges of each flower and used dimensionls in between each layer. For the Dragonfly I used the retired Pretties Kit and the newly retired Pick a Petal Stamp Set for the wings on Velum paper. If you have any more questions feel free to leave comments.

Dragonfly Gift Box

2011-06-29T04:00:00.000-07:00

I made this gift box for a friend who is leaving employment with our agency after 11+ years. She will be missed! She also has a love for dragonflies like I do. So in honor of that this is the gift box I made.

Saturday Sketch Challenge 209 @ Stamping 411

2011-06-28T20:38:00.000-07:00

Well it is Tuesday and I finally got around to doing the Saturday Sketch Challenge. I left the sentiment off for now so I can customize it when I need it. :-) I really enjoy the stamp set Flower Florettes and using embossing powders. For the flower I stamped in versa mark then in Pacific Point, covered with clear embossing powder and heat set with the heat tool. for the "leaf" I stamped in versa mark and used the new Wild Wasabi Embossing Powder. I also used the Big Shot to emboss the background with Flower Garden Embossing Folder. The Designer Paper is also Flower Garden!

Tri Butterfly

2011-06-24T04:00:00.000-07:00

This was a simple but cute card to whip up for a birthday. The Big Shot makes things so fast and easy. Add some pearls for some cute bling!