Archives for July 2014

CARD: Beautiful Stippled Blossoms of Hope

Stampin Up blossoms of hope card stamp setSimply gorgeous sympathy card created from the Stampin Up Stippled Blossoms & Blooming with Kindness stamp sets (words). The greeting is "Hope is a wish with a little more clout". The top section of the background was stamped, then textured with the Fancy Fan impressions folder / Big Shot. Making It's striking in person. I received this as a swap at Stampin Up's convention last week, but there was no name on the back to give credit to. If you know the maker, please let me know.

CARD: Life doesn’t have to be perfect

blog 1How fun is this card? So stinkin' cute and it uses the Stampin Up On Film Framelits for the "film" edge. The Elegant Butterfly "punch out" and Retro Fresh Washi tape accents. Created by Donna Johnson.

CARD: For Your Country Veterans and more

Stampin Up For Your Country stamp set card - soldier military veteransI love this card. The For Your Country stamp set was one of the first on my list in this new Stampin Up catalog. The John F. Kennedy quote is "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." Perfect for Vets, our loved ones in the service, etc. The background behind the solder was created with sponge daubers. the layer behind that was randomly stamped with the "dog tag"image, then torn around the edges. The JFK quote is stamped on Cotton Ribbon with Staz On ink. Created by Joann Wiemers.

VIDEO: Work of Art – Artist Palette

work of art-stampin up - artist paletteLove, love, looooove this card design...the Artist Palette from the Stampin Up Work of Art Stamp Set. Check out the video below for details on how to make this card. If you don't have this Work of Art stamp set, you need to put it on your list. It's my new "go to" stamp set for everything. So many ideas outside and inside the box with it. This was one of my swap cards for Stampin Up's annual Convention in Salt Lake City last week. (Click here to read more ). Designed by my friend Ellen Quintin via Paula Reid.   wood work of art box set upTIP FOR WOOD MOUNT SET: Work of Art is a new stamp set in the 2014-15 Stampin Up Catalog. I highly recommend purchasing this set in Clear Mount, simply because my wood mount set is very hard to fit in the box. It’s like a puzzle and only seems to go a specific way. So I took a picture, printed it and stuck it to the inside of the box for the future. Here’s my picture in case you experience the same puzzle.

CARD: Sweet Baby Carriage

baby we've grown dena tarkowskiLoving this darling baby card from the Baby We've Grown & Something for Baby stamp sets. The baby carriage is darling, cut out with the Baby's First Framelits - no hand cutting on this one (I can hear the cheers in the audience hahaha). Created by Dena Tarkowski.

CARD: Just for you – Work of Art

work of art-dens rekowThis is a perfect, beautiful and simple card that is so versatile you can use it for so many different occasions: thank you, congratulations, birthday, even sympathy. The Work of Art stamp set is a new "staple" in my stamp collection. This card comes from my friend Dena Rekow.

CARD: Baby We’ve Grown

baby we've grown-patty mcdermottIsn't this just the sweetest baby card! "Baby, we've grown" from the new stamp set of the same name. Love the family of owls. This adorable card was created by Patti McDermott.

CARD: Bravo meets Perfect Peacock

perfect peacock-lydia fiedler"Bravo! You overwhelm me with your awesomeness" this was a swap card I received at Stampin' Up's convention in Salt Lake City last week. It could not have come from a better person, one more filled with "awesome sauce" then my friend Lydia Fiedler. I was doubly honored that Lydia gave this one to me AFTER she demonstrated it on stage at convention. Here's a picture of her demonstrating this card, I'm very disappointed I didn't get her to autograph it:( perfect peacock-lydia fiedler

Stampin’ Up 2014 Convention Recap

convention-milestones 1 I've just returned from the most amazing Stampin Up Convention EVER! This year tops them all for amazing times. We had the biggest attendance from my demonstrator group we've ever had, lots of brand new gals. The excitement was electric! During the event, I was posting live updates as they happened on my Facebook Page. I was honored with 3 milestones this year:
  • 10 Year Anniversary
  • $1 Million in Career Sales
  • $1.1 Million in Career Sales - making me the 2nd highest seller in Stampin Up's history!! WOWZERS!!!
Awards night honors:
  • #2 Sales (US)
  • #4 Recruiting (US)
  • Demonstrator of the Year - Founders Circle Member
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To all of my customers and demonstrator group, I love you. I am so grateful and blessed to have you in my life. Here's a few pictures from some of my favorite moments of convention: stampin up 1.1 mil On stage with Shelli Gardner for $1.1 Million in Career Sales ........................................................................................................................................ convention-stamp it My group: Stamp It Demo Group - as many of us as we could get in 1 place at one time (which isn't even half lol). ........................................................................................................................................ Screen Shot 2014-07-23 at 7.05.46 AM Congratulations to my dear friend and downline, Vera Milne, for earning the 2014 Stampin Up Rising Star Award!!! Vera was 1 of only 3 who earned this amazing honor this year. I'm so proud!! ........................................................................................................................................ convention-million Stampin Up's Million Dollar Sellers (there are 5 of us...in order)
  • #1 Mary Polcin
  • #2 Lisa Fast
  • #3 Joyce Ferraco
  • #4 Tami White
  • #5 Connie Heisey
........................................................................................................................................ 5 year stamp it anniversaries Proud Momma moment, my gals: Dawn Gutro, Betsy Nagel and Lori Mueller on stage for their 5 year anniversary!! They even made Shelli Gardner's blog!!! ........................................................................................................................................ convention-milestones 2 My and my Stampin Sistah / BFF Cheryl Flynn celebrating 10 years! We both joined Stampin Up on the same day! ........................................................................................................................................     convention-top 100 Founders circle: Top 100 Demonstrators of the Year 2014. Can ya find me???? where's Waldo??

CARD: Modern In Color Thank You

stampin up in colorsThis is a fun "thank you" card created with the Modern Label punch and the new In Colors. Created by Linda Bauwin.

CARD: Work of Art – Part III

stampin up work of art bloomAnother in my Work of Art stamp set series of cards. This card features the Work of Art in the background, and the Bloom with Hope Hostess set flowers. The words "A little kindness goes a long way" are from the Kinda Eclectic stamp set. Created by Brenda Cristo.

CARD: Work of Art – Part II

stampin up work of art2A beautiful "thank you" card from the Work of Art stamp set. I love the hearts in the "rainbow" of In Colors. Simply beauty. Created by Linda Bauwin.

CARD: Work of Art – Part 1

swap cards 5Love this saying - "You are a fabulous work of art"~ from the Work of Art stamp set which is now a staple in my stamp collection. the background of this card was created with the Gorgeous Grunges splatter stamps. New In colors: Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist & Hello Honey. Created bu Linda Green.

CARD: Bloom With Hope – Hostess Set

swap cards 6Today's card is simply gorgeous, created with the new Bloom with Hope stamp set from the 2014-15 Stampin Up Catalog. This set you can only get free when you hostess a workshop, book party, stamp club hostess or simply place an order over $150 (can combine with others). Created by Siara Acdal. Be sure to visit my Facebook Page for up to the minute news from Stampin Up Convention.

CARD: In this together Birthday

swap cards 7It's time to celebrate...fun birthday card with the new "In this together" stamp set. Colored with Stampin Write markers. Created by Elizabeth Jeanne Thatcher.

CARD: Sweet Flower Shop

swap cards 3Here's a "Sweet" card created with the Flower Shop stamp set and the Pansy Punch. I love the new Blackberry Bliss, I think this is my new favorite color.

CARD: Sea Street Octopus Part II

swap cards 2Another great card from the Sea Street stamp set in the new Stampin Up Catalog. "Live the life you've imagined" greeting comes from the Really Good Greetings stamp set . Background from the Maritime designer paper. Created by Patty Chiszor.

CARD: Sea Street Octopus Part I

swap cards 1Loving this adorable set, Sea Street. The octopus is so stinkin' cute. The words "You've got courage, you've got strength" are such inspiration from the Something to Say stamp set. The colors are Bermuda Bay with the new Maritime designer paper background. Created by Angie Silva.

VIDEO: Cruise off into the Sunset Card

traveler-world map-stampin upCruise off into the sunset with this beautiful card, using the Cruise Ship from the new Stampin Up Traveler stamp set and some of the new 2014-15 In New colors: Lost Lagoon, Tangelo Twist and Hello Honey. Today's video shows how to create this awesome sunset background using a masking technique and sponge daubers. If you love written instructions to accompany video tutorials, check out my stamp clubs.

INSPIRATION SHEET

traveler screen shot Featuring all supplies & measurements for this card pdf

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VIDEO: Hamburger Box Die tutorial

stampin up hamburger box die Boxes don't have to be boring! This video will show you how to use the Hamburger Box Bigz XL Die #133724 to create a container just right for any small gift—especially a tasty treat. Makes a hamburger box. 4" x 3-1/4" x 1-1/4" Coordinates with Fast-Food Friends, Num-Num Stamp Sets.

CARD: Blended Bloom Blendabilities Beauty

Blended Bloom STampin Up Blendabilities"Blended Bloom Blendabilities Beauty" try saying that 5 times fast lol! The new Stmapin Up Blendabilities markers make everything beautiful, have you got yours yet? I'm so addicted to them! This card is from my friend Elizabeth Jeanne Thatcher. Created with the new Blended Bloom flower stamp, which is embossed in silver.

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CARD: Blended Bloom Flower Wow

swap cards 4Here is an amazing "Wow" card created with the new Stampin' Up Blendabilities markers. It's so pretty and realistic. Created by Heather Van Looy.