Archives for August 2016

CARD: Have some Spooky Halloween Fun Card

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The count down is on for the new 2016 Stampin Up Holiday Catalog! Tomorrow's the BIG DAY!!! Ok, technically it's tonight at midnight MT in my online store, if you're dying to get your hands on these goodies and can't wait until morning hahaha. Here's another super fun Halloween card created with new goodies. The Spooky Fun stamp set, combined with the Sheltering Tree for the tree. Halloween Night designer paper, and Halloween Scenes designer paper.

SNEAK PEEK: Christmas Blessings from Christmas Pines

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Today's card share is a sneak peek from the upcoming Stampin Up Holiday Catalog. It's a beautiful Christmas card idea, from the Christmas Pines stamp set and the Presents and Pinecones dies for the pine cones. Add a little pop of color to the Pinebough impressions folder for a real wow!

CARD: Vampires, Witches and Ghosts – Oh My!

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Today's super cute Halloween card comes from lots of new products in the Stampin Up Holiday Catalog. The stamp set is from Suite Seasons, colored with stampin write markers. There is a strip of Halloween Night DSP across the middle of the card. And the top and bottom are stenciled with the Seasonal Decorative Masks and a sponge.

SNEAK PEEK: Glamper Greetings Camper Holidays

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Have a happy holiday from the new Stampin Up Glamper Greetings stamp set. This set is coming out in the new Holiday Catalog (available to customers September 1). The camper and tree images were colored with the ink pads and aqua painters. The background paper is from the new Presents and Pinecones dsp.

BLOG HOP & GIVEAWAY: How to make a Cable Knit Sweater Card

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My blog hop project share is this Cable Knit Sweater card! I created with the the new Cable Knit Dynamic Impression Folder. On the "how to" video, I'll show you why the new dynamic folder is so cool (hint: 3-D wow), and some tips on how to use it. I'll also confess out loud, why the green liquid glue is my nemesis, and possibly make up a new song. Ode to Green Glue (to the tune of "Suzie Q") - be warned hahaha.

CARD: Marriage is a Journey from Flourishing Phrases

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Today's beautiful card was featured on this weeks episode of the Stampin Scoop Show. A great wedding/anniversary card created with the Stampin Up Flourishing Phrases bundle. The sweet flowers were punched with the Petite Petals punch.

VIDEO: The Cone of Shame Doggie Card

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Today's card is such a super stinkin' cute doggie "cone of shame" / feel better card. Perfect for that pet who went in for the "snip", or is healing from an injury. It's even great for those pet lovers who may be healing from an injury and in need of a little pick me up. The dog was created with the new Stampin Up Fox Builder punch. Cat lovers, you can make this into a kitty cone of shame card by leaving the ears pointy.

SNEAK PEEK: Have a Bear Merry Christmas from Cookie Cutter

have yourself a beary merry christmas - stampin up So excited to be back "hopping" with the Stampin Up Incentive Trip Achievers. This blog hop is always filled with amazing ideas, from a few of the companies Top Demonstrators. It's an honor to be a part of this, and I know you're going to enjoy these projects. Our theme for August is "sneak peeks" from the upcoming 2016 Holiday Catalog.

Tuesday’s Stampin Scoop Show – Episode 17 – Craft Room Tour and more

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THE STAMPIN SCOOP SHOW – August 23 Craft Room Tour and more

Episode 17 Check out today's Stampin Scoop show and where Linda and I are sharing some gorgeous flower card ideas on part 1. I'll also share a sneak peek of my upcoming "how to" video. And Linda will be giving us a tour of her new craft room renovations. Including some amazing storage tips you are not going to want to miss. NEWS

SNEAK PEEK: Super cool 2 in 1 Tag Ornament Card from the Holiday Catalog

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Today's share is a sneak peek of new products coming out September 1 in the 2016 Stampin Up Holiday Catalog. This was a created for a Holiday Catalog swap I'm participating in this week. My friend Elizabeth Jeanne Thatcher designed this fantastic 2 in 1 card. At first glance, it's a traditional Christmas Card. But you simply pull the gold twine and the snowman ornament tag slides out and can be used a a decoration, or a tag.

VIDEO: August 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Alternate Projects & Giveaway

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AUGUST PAPER PUMPKIN

Ever since Stampin Up shared a "sneak peek" of the Bold Botanicals stamp set that was coming in this month's Paper Pumpkin kit, I've been stalking the mailman waiting for it to arrive lol!! I couldn't wait to play with this kit, it's super cute. hqdefault I had fun creating an alternate card, using some of the new Copper Foil that is coming out in the Stampin Up Holiday Catalog. I heat embossed the words with Cooper emboss powder.

SNEAK PEEK: A Spooky Treat from Jar of Haunts

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Here is a "sneak peek" from the 2016 Stampin Up Holiday Catalog. This is from the new Jar of Haunts stamp set, combined with the Everyday Jars framelits. Love Love Love this spider web background paper from the Halloween Night DSP. I've posted my Holiday Catalog haul video below if you'd like to see more of what's coming in September. Here's a link to more information and how to get a copy mailed to you.

CARD: A World of Thanks with embossing and paper flowers

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This is such a beautiful card. Created with the Stampin Up "A World of Thanks" stamp for the background. This is heat embossed in white on white card stock. The flowers were created with circle punches, with a metal rimmed pearl in the center. The leaves are the Emerald Envy ruched ribbon. Designed by Liz Miller

VIDEO SERIES: Firefly Luminary Gift Set – Part 2 – The Box

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PART 2: FIREFLY LUMINARY BOX

I just love this firefly luminary box!! It is so cool, fun and easy to make. In yesterday's video (part 1) we made the glowing firefly card. Today we'll be making the firefly box, complete with tea light. Created from the Stampin Up Jar of Love bundle (stamp set and framelits). Designed by Kathie Rotti

VIDEO SERIES: Firefly Luminary Gift Set – Part 1 – The Card

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PART 1: FIREFLY CARD

I'm really excited about this Firefly Luminary gift set! It was so much fun to make, it looks so cool and it was easy. Super thanks to my friend Kathie Rotti for this fantastic idea. She had created this gift set originally, and I posted it on Facebook and the crowd went "wild" lol. So by popular request, I created a 2 part series of youtube "how to" videos on how to make it. Today's video is Part 1, how to make the glowing Firefly in a jar card. It features the Stampin Up Jars of Love stamp set that I'm completely addicted to. Stay tuned tomorrow when I share part 2. How to make this Luminary Box complete with tea light!

CARD: Jars of Love all the way from Australia

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It was so exciting to receive this awesome card in my mailbox this weekend. It had traveled all the way to Massachusetts from Australia!!! Made by my friend Kylie Bertucci for a blog hop she hosted last month that featured me as a special guest. She had cased one of my cards, and changed it up to make this gorgeous cards and then mailed it to me!!! This made my day!! I love getting handmade cards. I'll repost the blog hop below in case you missed it last month (or want to re-visit the cool ideas).

VIDEO: Flourishing Phrases Sympathy Card

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This is a beautiful sympathy card, created with the Stampin' Up Flourishing Phrases bundle. See my "how to" youtube video below for how to make this gorgeous card. I love the color combination of the Pool Party, Island Indigo and Garden Green together. Designed by Liz Miller Video tips include:

CARD & VIDEO: Awesome Thoughtful Branches Window Card

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This super cool window card was created by Rachael Rife for our Stamp It demo group card swap. Linda and I originally shared this card on our Thoughtful Branches bundle edition of the Stampin Scoop Show. It was a huge hit.

CARD: You’re in my thoughts from the Thoughtful Branches set

stampin up thoughtful branches mary bush Today's beautiful share is from the limited edition Stampin Up Thoughtful Branches bundle. This bundle is only on sale during the month of August (while supplies last) and it's been super popular. To see more ideas with this set, check out last week's Stampin Scoop show - Episode 15. Linda and I did entire show on how amazing this set is, filled with tons of ideas.

CLASS: Get Your Art on at New England Traditions Convention Oct 8 – space is limited

new negland traditions SPACE IS LIMITED. Must register by September 16, 2016 Best Western Royal Plaza Trade Center 181 Boston Post Road WestMarlboro, MA 01752 www.newenglandtraditions.org Part of New England Traditions decorative painting convention, October 4-9, 2016. New England's premiere deocrative arts event! Sponsored by the New England Chapters Council of The Society of Decorative Painters. Please join us.

VIDEO: July 2016 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Alternate Projects & Giveaway

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JULY PAPER PUMPKIN

My apologies for being a little late getting my July paper pumpkin kit alternate projects out to you. I really wanted to play with the kit sooner, but my traveling the past few weeks put me a little behind schedule. I am very happy to finally get to play with the July "What a Gem" kit. It was so much fun. In my alternate project video, I'll show you how to make the mason jar card. This card was designed by Beth Arnold. My original card is below. It's fun too. I was just preparing to video my card when I saw Beth's and fell in love with it and have a complete change of plans hahaha. Which card do you like better? July refill kits are available in my online store.

CARD: Beautiful ‘Just a Note’ Card

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This card is so pretty. The flowers were created with the new Falling Flowers bundle from Stampin Up. The words are from the Better Together stamp set. The background is the new Irresistibly Floral specialty paper, sponged in so saffron ink. The paper design resists the ink to create this beautiful effect.

Tuesday’s Stampin Scoop Show – Episode 16 – Designer Paper

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THE STAMPIN SCOOP SHOW – August 9 Designer Paper

Episode 16 We have a special guest on today's Stampin Scoop Show and Post Game show, you can meet Gianna (gigistamps) as she visits the set. We'll show you all of the Designer Paper packs and stacks from the Stampin Up Annual Catalog up close. And projects made from each pack. TONS of ideas, inspiration and laughs to carry you through the day. Sing along with us for our duet of Wham's "This Christmas"!

CARD: I’m here for you from the Fresh Fruit set

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Fabulous summer "I'm here for you card" from the Stampin Up Fresh Fruit stamp set and coordinating Fruit Stand designer paper. Love the bright colors together, and the watermelon wonder ribbon. Check out tomorrow's Stampin Scoop Show for a closer look at the Fruit Stand, and all of the current Stampin Up Designer papers up close.

CARD: Wishing you the happiest of birthdays

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Today's share is a super fun birthday card created with the Stampin Up Birthday Fiesta stamp set. The words were colored with Stampin Write markers. Background is created with the Festive Birthday DSP and Festive impressions folder.