Stamp-a-Stack Card Class #1

So excited for the holidays, it is such a fun time of the year!  I much prefer crafting cards and making gifts to the craziness of holiday shopping.  These beautiful cards which are featured in today's Stamp-a-stack class are so easy to make.  If you didn't make today's class I will have several more Stamp-a-Stacks through December to make your holiday card making a snap, so come join me.

I found the idea for this design online and only made a few changes as it was nearly perfect to begin with!  I love red, white and black - colors of my wedding in fact.  On this I love Santa card, I used Sahara Sand, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White and Basic Black card stock,  the Stylish Stripes Embossing folder, the Square Collection framelits, Cherry Cobbler Chevron ribbon, Silver 1/8" ribbon and Whisper White baker's twine, Paper-piercing tool and Occasions Paper-piercing pack, Black Stazon ink pad along with the Santa's List and Very Merry Tags stamp sets. 

On this Thanks card, I used Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, and Early Espresso card stock, the Square Lattice embossing folder, the Deco Labels Collection and Apothecary Accents framelits, Soft Sky Seam Binding ribbon, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Soft Sky, and Early Espresso Classic Stampin' pads, a stamping sponge, and the Harvest of Thanks and Gently Falling stamp sets.

 

Who doesn't enjoy snowflakes, nature at it's finest.  On this snowflake card, I used Soft Sky, Midnight Muse and Whisper White card stock, Soft Sky, Midnight Muse, and Old Olive Classic Stampin' pads, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, and the Snowflake Soiree and Joy to the World stamp sets.  Note the Snowflake Soiree stamp set is one of several carryover stamp sets from last year that are not in the catalog but still available for purchase.

Ink Reformulation - Just in case you missed this previously!

Five ink colors have undergone formula changes to improve functionality and color stability with the new firm foam pads. These colors are

• Basic Black
• Basic Gray
• Marina Mist
• Perfect Plum
• Tempting Turquoise

All five colors of the reformulated inks have been fully tested and approved. While using the new ink formula in the old Stampin’ Pads is fine, Stampin' Up does not recommend using the old ink formula for these five colors in the new firm foam pads. Any refills purchased after April 30, 2012, will contain the new formulated ink.

Stampin' Up also does not recommend using the Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad on Whisper White or Very Vanilla Card Stock. Instead, it is recommended that you use the StazOn Ink Pad.

Magnetic Platforms Available for Order!

Stampin' Up has announced that the wait is over and they can start filling new orders for magnetic platforms (item 130658) on September 12th!

Cards for September Stamp Night and Stamp Camp

I had so much fun this past weekend making cards and projects for the upcoming holidays and hope those of you signed up for September classes like what I've come up with.

On this Thankful card I used Sahara Sand card stock, Early Espresso Core'dinations card stock, Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper, Gold Foil Sheet paper, Champagne Glimmer Paper, the Woodgrain Embossing folder, the Autumn Accents Bigz and Expressions Thinlits dies, Linen Thread, a Naturals Designer button, Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip and Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' pads.  The ink was sponged on the leaves to give added color/texture.

On this Snowflake card I used the Coastal Cabana, Smoky Slate, Bermuda Bay, and Whisper White card stock, Winter Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper, Silver Glimmer Paper, the Festive Flurry stamp set and Framelits dies, Rhinestone Basic jewels, Island Indigo, Smoky Slate, Bermuda Bay and Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' pads and don't forget the dimensionals.  I'll have the Joy to the World and Many Merry Messages stamp sets on hand for stamping an inside greeting.

I have four different Halloween designs to choose from as I know some prefer cute Halloween and others Spooky.  This first card was made with Tangerine Tango, Basic Black and Whisper White card stock, Witches' Brew Designer Series Paper, the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, the Apothecary Accents Framelits, the Halloween Happiness stamp, Tangerine Tango, Always Artichoke, and Early Espresso Stampin' Write Markers, and Basic Black Candy dots or Glimmer Brads.

I think this card is so cute, the owl punch is one of my favorites and is so versatile.  This Bats About You card was made with Basic Gray, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, and Very Vanilla cardstock, Witches' Brew Designer Series Paper, the Halloween Hello stamp set, Jet Black Stazon ink, the Ticket Duo Builder and Owl Builder punches, Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Black Stampin' Glitter, Heat and Stick Powder and a Heat Tool.

 

 

This spooky flip Halloween card was made using the new Label Card Thinlits die as well as Basic Black, Very Vanilla, and Pumpkin Pie card stock, Witches' Brew Designer Series Paper and Washi tape, the Best of Halloween, Halloween Bash and Toil & Trouble stamp sets, Jet Black Stazon ink, and the Scallop Oval and Large Oval punches.

 

 

The flip trick or treat card was also made using the new Label Card Thinlits die as well as Basic Black, Very Vanilla, and Old Olive card stock, Witches' Brew Designer Series Paper and Washi tape, the Best of Halloween, Tags 4 you, and Toil & Trouble stamp sets, Jet Black Stazon ink, the Label Bracket punch, and Basic Black, Summer Starfruit, and Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers.

Labor Day Weekend Craft Retreat

Labor Day Craft Retreat - some serious crafting is occurring this weekend!

I'm spending the weekend at Memory Lane Inn, in McKinney, TX with five of my crafting friends.  I'll be posting cards for the upcoming Septmber stamp nights/stamp camp as well as the upcoming Holiday card stamp a stacks, so check back in a few days to see the fun projects coming up!

Open House - Holiday Cards

Open House - Holiday Cards

The three cards below are from my New Holiday Catalog open house at the beginning of August.

On this card I used Summer Starfruit, Pumpkin Pie, and Very Vanilla card stock, Witches' Brew Designer Series Paper, the Halloween Bash stamp set, Basic Black Chevron ribbon, and the Basic Black, Summer Starfruit, and Pumpkin pie re-inkers.  I did the baby wipe stamp technique with the re-inkers.

On this card I used Crumb Cake, Strawberry Slush, Gumball Green and Whisper White card stock, En Francais and Joyful Christmas stamp sets, Crumb Cake, Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' pads, Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Stampin' pad, Versamark, White embossing powder, Expression Thinlit Dies, Silver Foil Sheets, Burlap ribbon, Linen Thread, Frosted Embellishments, and Jewel Rhinestones.

On this card I used Crushed Curry, Chocolate Chip, Soft Sky, Tangerine Tango, and Very Vanilla card stock, Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper, Truly Grateful stamp set, Chocolate Chip and Soft Sky Classic Stampin' pads, Crushed Curry, Crumb Cake, and Tangerine Tango Stampin' Write makers, Bitty Banner Frame Lits, and the Woodgrain Embossing Folder.

Bundle & Save - Butterfly Stamp Set & Punch

Buy the Papillon Potpourri stamp set and Bitty Butterfly punch and save 15% - only through September 30, 2014!

 

Love this card. 

Butterflies are a must-have staple since they're always in style and can be used for any occasion!

 

 

The stamp set six butterfly images.  Three of them fit the Bitty Butterfly punch which comes with the bundle, the other three fit the Elegant Butterfly punch.

 

Butterfly Bundle (Wood) - $29.67 (savings of $5.23)

Butterfly Bundle (Clear) - $26.27 (savings of $4.63)

 

 

To order, please visit my online store.

Best of 25 Years - Autumn

Best of 25 Years - Autumn 

For their 25-year anniversary, Stampin' Up is bringing back some of the favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which they're releasing each month during 2013— one set per month for $14.95 each. Along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image.  For every six "Best of" sets you buy, you can send in a collectors card for a FREE stamp set of your choice valued up to $14.95.



Click on the link below to take advantage of this LIMITED-TIME offer (available only through April 30, 2014):


Order Best of Autumn - $14.95

Look at other Best of 25 Stamp Sets

Best of Birthdays, Greetings, and Halloween are my favorites so far!

Paper Pumpkin

Special Paper Pumpkin deal only one day left! 

Your Creativity Carriage Awaits!    Sweep away the mundane with Paper Pumpkin.... a simple, creative experience

Paper Pumpkin comes to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage) so you can escape with some paper fun. The Paper Pumpkin kit is a surprise each month and contains all the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create stuff like cards (4), journals, décor, and more!  Everything is color-coordinated, measured, and cut for you with instructions and a picture of the completed project included. Get Started It's so easy to get started. Simply sign up for the program by visiting Paper Pumpkin and click Get it.  Two months of discounted Paper Pumpkin, only $10 each month instead of $19.95.   Use Promo Code: PUMPKINDEAL Fine Print: On some project kits you will need adhesive. Each kit gives you approximately a 30-minute creativity escape. Your Paper Pumpkin will ship on or around the 15th of the month. If you sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month you'll get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!).  There's no long-term commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want. Here are the kits that I have received and done over the last few months to give you an idea of what you could expect in paper pumpkin. This Paper Pumpkin kit came with the supplies to make four cards like this one.   Here I added a scrap butterfly and some pearl jewels to bling it up a bit. and here I added a small ribbon with the 1/4 " stitched grosgrain ribbon.  The one above is made per the Paper Pumpkin kit instructions.  On the one to the right, I added some 7/16" Natural Trim, a small flower (itty bitty punch pack) and stamped the greeting on a hexagon using the Six-Sided Sampler stamp set, punched with the hexagon punch.   This Paper Pumpkin kit had three stamps (Seriously, You kick booty, and Love your guts).  I made all the cards from this kit per the instructions because I thought it had enough going on (and I love the colors).   This was my first Paper Pumpkin kit and straying from the instructions didn't really dawn on me (I'm an accountant go figure), but I did add some baker's twine from the Tag a Bag kit as plain buttons are just to plain!       This Paper Pumpkin kit is one of two I've not yet but together.  This one is a banner kit and the other is a brag book kit.  The brag book kit is super cute and I'll post as soon as I get it done.  This kit I think I'll probably use as in a scrapbook too.  It came with two ink's and three background stamps in addition to the stuff to make four banners.

New Thinlits Card Dies

Have you seen these dies that cut and score to create a card that flips in just one step?

 

These card dies come with additional die pieces and coordinate with a number of stamp sets making them very versatile.

Label Card Thinlits Die (item 133479) - with nine total pieces $32.95

Circle Card Thinlits Die (item 133480) - with ten total pieces $32.95

 



Coordinating stamp sets:
    
     Label Card Thinlits Die (133479)

• Happy Day stamp set (130294 Wood/130297 Clear)

     Circle Card Thinlits Die (133480)

• Worth the Wait stamp (131091)
• Five-Way Flower stamp (131088)

     Either card die

• Oh, Hello stamp set (131931 Wood/130733 Clear)
• Yippee-Skippee! stamp set (131341 Wood/131344 Clear)
• Really Good Greetings stamp set (130330 Wood/130333 Clear)
• Regarding Dahlias stamp set (130324 Wood/130327 Clear)

To order, please visit my online store.

Single Stamps - Holiday Collection

Stampin' Up has released some great holiday single stamps! I've ordered most of them and will post some projects with them soon. 

 

Stamp images are not actual size. To see images at 50% of actual size, click here.

Click on the link below to take advantage of this LIMITED-TIME offer (available only through January 31, 2014):

Order Single Stamps - Holiday Collection

Fine Print: These won't be sent in the typical cases or packaging; they'll be packaged in cello bags. If you'd like a case for your stamp, you can buy Clear-Mount Stamp Cases that come in packs of four (item 119105).