I just returned late last night from a great trip to visit family in the Florida Keys. I thought it seemed only appropriate to share a fun sunny card with tropical drinks on it hehehe. The is from the Cheers to You stamp set (114944), love the Margaritta, pina colada, martini, smoothie...just about any fun drink. These were colored with Stampin' write markers, then used Crystal Effects over the drinks to make them glossy and pop right off the card (hard to see that part in the photo).I’m back and Cheers to you!
March 23, 2010 by
I just returned late last night from a great trip to visit family in the Florida Keys. I thought it seemed only appropriate to share a fun sunny card with tropical drinks on it hehehe. The is from the Cheers to You stamp set (114944), love the Margaritta, pina colada, martini, smoothie...just about any fun drink. These were colored with Stampin' write markers, then used Crystal Effects over the drinks to make them glossy and pop right off the card (hard to see that part in the photo).VIDEO TUTORIAL: Chocolate Bunny
March 21, 2010 by
I am so in love with this card and ribbon technique, the chocolate bunny is just the cutest dang stamp. We made this for my March stamp club, and although most of the stamp club projects are exclusive to the club, this one I'm sharing on the public blog for you. Complete with instruction sheet (which is another bonus perk exclusive to the club).Petite Pansies Kit Part 2 of 2
March 18, 2010 by
This is part 2 of my series of the Petite Pansies is a Stampin Up Simply Sent Card kit (115704). Click here for part 1 >
These samples were created by my friend Mary Polcin. My Mom (also a demonstrator) keeps stealing these samples off my display boards to show… Read More
Petite Pansies – Part 1 of 2
March 17, 2010 by
Petite Pansies is a Stampin Up Simply Sent Card kit (115704). It's a complete kit in a box, including 4 pc stamp set, ink pads, card stock, aqua painter, adhesive and envelopes. It's fabulous and perfect for that beginner stamper. My friend Mary Policn went outside the box and took the 4 pc stamp set to a whole new level with these incredibly gorgeous cards. She is super talented! These were a class she held. I'll be posting a few more samples tomorrow.You rock! Extreme Guitar Card
March 16, 2010 by
You Rock! I love the extreme stamp collection: Extreme Dirt Bike, Extreme Snowboard, Extreme Surfboard, Extreme Skateboard and this one Extreme Guitar. They are cool silohettes that have so much potential. This card was created by Debbie Naylor, she also used the Extreme Elements Stamp set (115181). She stamped the splatter stamp from that set in yallow, then rolled in red (rock and roll technique) to create the cool background behind the guitar (stamped in black). The You Rock comes from the Just Jawing stamp set (111660).
VIDEO TUTORIAL: Vintage Vogue Elegance
March 15, 2010 by
This gorgeous, elegant card is simple and quick to create. It's perfect for any occasion. This video demonstrates the Finial textured background, along with the Stampin' Around jumbo wheel. Inspired by the very talented Lee Conrey.More Magic! Bloomin’ Beautiful
March 13, 2010 by
Today's project was inspired by the "Magic Monkey" from last month. Originally, I had created the Sock Monkey Magic card for my demonstrator group meeting. We were going to make him, then we had a bad snow storm and the meeting was canceled.Surprise fun! Team Stamp It meeting pictures
March 11, 2010 by
Last night we had our Team Stamp It demonstrator meeting. This meeting was mostly fun, I had a couple of really cool projects to make, and the gals brought some incredible shares and swaps! Some I'll share here, some I'll share later. I had gone through my display boards of cards samples...VIDEO TUTORIAL: MDS Project Boxes
March 8, 2010 by
Today's lesson is how to create these gorgeous boxes using the new Mini Project box downloads from Stampin Up. You don't even need the program to make these stinkin' cool boxes, just the download from my store. Simply print off my instruction sheet, download the templates and you're on your way!
Cyber Wedding Expo: Favor Boxes – Part 11
March 7, 2010 by
This darling wedding / party favor box was ssuper easy to create! Stampin Up just released a new download for My Digital Studio this week called "Mini Project Boxes". It was so super easy, this took seconds. The paper is Stampin Up Bride Specialty Paper (115669). Which is an elegant, foiled card stock (also comes in ivory, "Bridesmaid" and black, "Groom"). Basic Jumbo Grommets (114348) and Basic Black 5/8" Grosgrain ribbon (115605).
Stampin News: Haitian Relief totals & Special
March 6, 2010 by
Once again I’m reminded, with the support and outreach of an amazing company, and equally amazing customers, what an awesome job I have!! The Haitian Relief results are in, and they are astonishing! Worldwide, over 13,000 I {heart} Heart stamp sets were sold thru Feb 28. Stampin Up donated $2… Read More
VIDEO TUTORIAL: “Trading Cases” Sunflower Sweet Treats
March 5, 2010 by
"Trading Cases" Stampin style! In the crafting world, we have an acronym called "CASE" it stands for "Copy and Share Everything". CASEing is what enables many of us who aren't naturally "gifted" with the creativity "gene" to feel like we are "queens of cuteness" (quote from Cheryl H.).
Recently my friend Mary Fish and I had a bout of project envy. Project Envy = drooling over each other's creations (happens a lot, you may suffer from this too). So how does one cure "project envy"? 
One CASES of course! Warning: CASEing causes excitement, pride and extreme satisfaction.My Digital Studio Petal Pizzaz Card
March 3, 2010 by
This is a "digitally stamped card" created with My Digital Studio. All of the elements used on this card are included in the program "out of the box". The stamp sets are Petal Pizzaz (flowers) & Thank You Kindly (words). The background designer paper is Soft Suede, and always artichoke grosgrain ribbon.
VIDEO TUTORIAL: Vintage Folk Flowers
March 2, 2010 by
Gorgeous, vintage emboss resist stencil...yes...stencil! True story! Check out today's video demoing an emboss resist technique using the Stampin Up Folk flowers Stencil (Occasions mini) combined this with the Vintage Vogue stamp set for an incredible look. Stencils...more then just fabulous walls and fabrics! Who knew?
Spring add on downloads for My Digital Studio
March 2, 2010 by
Spring is almost here and now you have three new digital downloads to help add new life to all your My Digital Studio projects! You and your customers will love these new ribbons, Designer Series papers, and 3-D box patterns, and they’ll make the perfect addition to your My Digital Studio library.
Visit my online store for more info and to download these images >
VIDEO TUTORIAL: Lucky Charms Shamrock
February 26, 2010 by
Today's video is inspired by my kid's favorite breakfast cereal....Lucky Charms! I just kept thinking "pink hearts, yellow moons, great clovers..." while I was stamping it. The shamrock is another fun use for the large heart punch you bought for Valentine's day (didn't know it was so versatile did ya?). This would not only make a great St. Patrick's Day card, it's perfect to wish someone good luck on an upcoming event.Mario Bros. Birthday Party
February 24, 2010 by
This one goes out to all of the Nintendo fans! I've invited the incredibly talented Michelle Fisher to guest blog today, Michelle is a mulitple Stampin Up Artisan Award winner, and after seeing these projects made with SU punches and paper, you'll know why. Check out these AWESOME "Mario Brothers Birthday" projects...Cyber Wedding Expo: Invitations – Part 10
February 22, 2010 by
This wedding invitation is simple, striking and gorgeous! It's a fabulous combination of the Stampin Up Groom Specialty paper (116478) & Guest Book simply scrappin kit (115697). The invitation folds down, revealing a folder which holds the response card. There is an elegant belly band that wraps around the front. This was created by Melissa Stout.VIDEO TUTORIAL: Voila the Chef
February 21, 2010 by
Combine the Voila the Chef stamp with the new Country Living Cards a la Carte kit for this super stinkin' cute card. The Country Chic style of the Cards a la Cart stationery kit comes with the designer paper and super cute Dinner party stamp set. It compliments the chef for this fun look. Check it out in today's video.Quilt Square & Instructions
February 19, 2010 by
Great news! Remember those amazing quilt squares we were given at Leadership in January? now you can make your own! I have a set of instructions for you. These and more, the Big Shot die cut machine is amazing for quilting.
VIDEO TUTORIAL: Pot of Gold – Rainbow Swipe
February 18, 2010 by
Today's super cool video tutorial and technique goes out to the "Luck 'o the Irish". This video comes from my friend, and downline, Jenni Ingerick. She's super talented, and also makes great videos. Jenni will show us how to create this awesome rainbow swipe (you'll die when you see how easy this is), and the stinkin' cute pot of gold made from our punches.MY DIGITAL STUDIO: How to make your own stationary
February 16, 2010 by
Make your own custom stationary using My Digital Studio (118108) and the new My Sweet Pea digital kit (119978) download add on. You can make this for yourself, notes, to do lists, or create it as a gift for a friend.
Not only is it gorgeous, it only took a few minutes! After creating the first stationary design, I simply duplicated it and then changed the background paper to one of My Sweet Pea kit's 48 fun paper patterns. I have written instructions below, it's that simple.VIDEO TUTORIAL: Top Note Purse Card
February 15, 2010 by
Join me today's video and we'll create this stinkin' cute card using the Top Note die as a purse. Love the colors of the Cottage Wall designer paper, and don't miss the coolest technique showing how to use the color spritzer for the background. The best part, I got this stamp set for FREE thanks to Sale a Bration (click here for more).Cyber Wedding Expo: Invitations – Part 9
February 14, 2010 by
Some people what a lifetime, for a moment like this...
This wedding invitation is stunning! The swirl & strip sheen from the Stampin Up Bridesmaid card stock (116479) is striking. The front words are printed on vellum card stock. The inside, RSVP and Reception cards are printed on Very Vanilla.VIDEO TUTORIAL: Sock Monkey Magic
February 12, 2010 by
Secrets of magic revealed!No, I won't be wearing a mask, I'll just keep my face hidden hehehe - kidding (not really) but I don't think David Copperfield will be coming after me for revealing this secret. This technique definitely falls under "cards that make you go...WOW!"
Check out today's 2 part video series and learn how to create some magic...the magic card! The first video shows how to create the magic card, I've also created a template for you as a bonus! The second video demonstrates how to use the Many Marvelous Markers to blend and shade for dimension.
