June 10, 2019

Good Morning, Magnolia

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous . . . .that is the only word I can think of for the designer series paper in the Magnolia Suite!!   I think they are all beautiful, but this one is my personal favorite.  The idea for this one comes from a demonstrator named Kylie, that is in Australia.  She has been encouraging people to USE their designer series paper instead of hoarding it and I have been really trying to do that.

The card is super simple, but yet very pretty because the paper does all of the work!!  This is one of the cards that everyone will be making tonight at Make-It-Monday.

Stamps:  Good Morning, Magnolia

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White (inside)

Designer Series Paper: Magnolia Lane

Accessories: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, 

Heat Tool, Stampin' Dimensionals

Everything is sitting by the back door ready to be loaded into the car.  And there is a lot of it this time, too!!  As well as the regular stuff that I normally take, I have  boxes of catalogs, a box of new catalog favors, and 12 bags for product share orders!!  My back seat will be full, full, full!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

June 9, 2019

Free as a Bird

Wow . . . the Bird Ballad Laser Cut Tin and Cards is absolutely awesome.  The intricate laser cut front of the card and the scalloped envelope add just the right touch to a fancy card.

I did stamp the flowers and the leaves on scrap paper and then used my paper snips to fussy cut them.  This is another one of the cards that everyone will be making on Monday night at Make-It-Monday.

Stamps: Free As A Bird

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Terracotta Tile, Very Vanilla

Ink: Memento Black

Stampin' Blends:  Cajun Craze Como Pack, 

Mossy Meadow Combo Pack, Petal Ponk Comb Pack 

Accessories:  Stitched Nested Labels Dies, 

Bird Ballad Laser Cut Tin and Cards, Paper Snips

Stampin' Dimensionals

My day started with another trip to Michaels to get some more packaging for the product shares.  Apparently my math skills were not working the day I was there and got them the first time.  I do have everything cut and most things packaged up, but just needed a few more more packaging supplies.  

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

June 8, 2019

To A Wild Rose

This stamp set . . . To a Wild Rose is actually a three step stamp, but it looks just as gorgeous with only the outline stamped.  This is a card I saw on a stamping video by a demonstrator named Stamp Doc.

I just happened to have an extra rose sitting on my stamping table after making some swaps and was watching some stamping videos and this seemed like a perfect card for a Make-It-Monday.

Stamps: To A Wild Rose

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Black

Stampin' Blends:  Crumb Cake Light

Accessories:   Wild Rosen Dies, Versamark, White Embossing Powder, 

Heat Tool, Stampin' Dimensionals

I am hoping to dive into the two big boxes of product that are sitting in the kitchen and start to divide up the product shares today.  Absolutely everything is ready to go for Monday night, so I can now devote the whole weekend to that.  I am thinking that dividing up embellishments and cutting ribbon would be the perfect thing to do tonight while watching baseball!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

June 7, 2019

Sailing Home

I have always had a fascination with lighthouses so was delighted to see another lighthouse stamp set in the new catalog.  This is one of the fancy fold card designs we made last weekend.

It is actually a wiper card but I am using the card front design for one of the Make-It-Monday cards this month.

Stamps: Sailing Home

Cardstock: Night Of Navy, Whisper White, Soft Suede

Designer Series Paper: Come Sail Away

Ink: Night of Navy, Soft Suede

Accessories: Smooth Sailing Dies,  Stitched Nested Labels Dies, 

Timeless Label Punch, Night of Navy/Sahara Sand Baker's Twine,

Stampin' Dimensionals

What a beautiful day it is looking to be!!!  On the agenda today is getting cardstock cut for Monday night, meeting Luetta for lunch since she is out of school, and watching the Cubs play baseball this afternoon.  I am also hoping to get started on dividing out all of the product that arrived yesterday for the product shares so that I can deliver those on Monday night!!  A busy day for sure!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

June 6, 2019

It Starts With Art

Today is the first Thursday of the Month so that means that it is Technique Thursday.  The Fancy Fold weekend made planning this month very easy.  One of the techniques we are going to work with is the magic card.

I have seen this card many times but thought it would be very difficult so never really looked into it that much.  It is really quite easy, once you see how it works.  This is what the front of the card looks like.

And when you pull the tab up, the card is magically colored!!  It truly is magic!!

Stamps: It Starts With Art

Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Window Sheets

Designer Series Paper: Follow Your Art

Ink: Black Stazon, Memento Black, 

Stampin' Blends Colors of your choice

Accessories:  Arts & Crafts Dies, Foam Adhesive Strips, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Today started with an early morning hair appointment, this afternoon will bring some Cubs baseball, and late afternoon will bring an appointment for my shoulder before heading to Iowa City for technique night.  It is a pretty full day . . . but it seems like that is the way they are all going to be for a while!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

June 5, 2019

Five Panel Fold Card

Another one of the fancy folds we made this weekend was the Five Panel Fold card.  Now when we were given a pack of this paper at On Stage I did not care for it at all!!  But seeing it used this way . . . where there is an image cut from the paper . . . I could grow to like it.

The papers really do compliment each other quite well when they are layered on each other.

And when you open up the card . . . this is what you get.  the two birds I was given seemed to fit just right so that it looks like they are tussling over the sprig!!

Cardstock: Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Mosaic Mood Designer Series Specialty Paper

Accessories:Paper Snips

What could possibly be in all of these small Stampin' Up! boxes??  You will have to come to Make-It-Monday to find out!!  You won't be sorry you did!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

June 4, 2019

Good Morning Magnolia

Check it out . . . check it out . . . check it out!!!  This is one of the fancy folds we made this weekend at the Fancy Folds Retreat!!

Not only does it use cool new stamps and designer series paper . . . it is very easy to make!!!  Look how cool it is when it is all folded up, like a six sided star!!

And this is what it looks like on the inside!!  So so cool!!!

Stamps: Good Morning Magnolia

Cardstock: Whisper White, Petal Pink, Mossy Meadow

Designer Series Paper: Magnolia Lane

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Stampin' Blends: Petal Pink Combo

Accessories:  Magnolia Memories Dies, Layering Circles Dies, 

Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Guess what day it is . . . guess what day it is . . . no it is not hump day . . . but it is new catalog release day!!!

Let me know if you need a copy of the catalog!!  It is so so good . . . my wish list is very LONG!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

June 3, 2019

To A Wild Rose

While I was away at a Stampin' Retreat this weekend there was a local demonstrator meeting.  Luetta took my swaps for me to the meeting.  This is the one I made with my favorite (at least for now) stamp set . . . To a Wild Rose.

Coloring with a clear Wink of Stella and re-inker gives you such a dazzling effect on the flowers.  Although it can be a lot of work I think it is so worth it.

Stamps: To A Wild Rose (NEW), Crackle Paint (NEW)

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Black, Crumb Cake

Stampin' Blends:  Light Olive

Accessories:  Wild Rose Dies (NEW), Big Shot (Retiring), 

Flirty Flamingo Re-Inker, Clear Wink of Stella, Rhinestone Jewels, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

The Fancy Folds Weekend really stretched my brain!!  My spatial ability is not that great and you kind of needed it for some of the fancy folds we did.  Thanks to my table mates, Christy and Melissa, I came home with ten super cards.  I need to get photos taken so that I can share them with you. 

Today I am going to be busy figuring out what I need to order tomorrow when the new catalog goes live for the product shares and for my first catalog order!!  It is supposed to be a nice afternoon so I may just do that outside on my patio so I can enjoy the lovely weather before it rains again!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

May 31, 2019

Everything Is Rosy

Today is the last day to order the Everything is Rosy bundle and this is the last card I have to share with you using this bundle.

I know I have said it before but I will say it again . . . I can't tell you how awesome the designer series paper and the ribbon are in this suite.

Stamps: Everything Is Rosy

Cardstock: Night of Navy,  Soft Sea Foam, Whisper White, Rose Gold Foil

Designer Series Paper: Everything Is Rosy

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories:  Everything Is Rosy Dies, Smooth Sailing Dies (NEW),

Big Shot, Rose Gold Shimmer Paint, Aquapainter,
Night of Navy/Rose Gold 3/8" Metallic Edged Ribbon

Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

My swaps have been delivered to Luetta to take to a downline meeting and my bags are packed and sitting beside the back door.  I will be heading to Madison, Wisconsin with my friend, Christy, and one of her downline to a stampin' retreat.  It is called a "Fancy Fold Weekend" so I am hoping to come home with all kinds of new ideas for folds in cards.  I am not sure if there will be internet there or not so I will not plan on blogging over the weekend!  Stay tuned for some new fancy folds next week!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

May 30, 2019

Everything Is Rosy

I do think Night of Navy and Melon Mambo may become one of my favorite color combinations.  If this suite weren't so expensive I think I might get another one just for the ribbons and the designer series paper!!

Remember you only have two more days to get your very own Everything Is Rosy Kit!!  You won't regret it!!

 

Stamps: Everything Is Rosy

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Melon Mambo, Whisper White, 

Designer Series Paper: Everything Is Rosy

Ink: Night of Navy, Melon Mambo, Powder Pink

Accessories:  Everything Is Rosy Dies, 

Big Shot, Melon Mambo 1/4" Ruched Ribbon,
Night of Navy/Rose Gold 3/8" Metallic Edged Ribbon

Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday's lunch was very enjoyable.  A lot of visiting, some eating and a lot of reminiscing and being thankful we are where we are in life!!  I made a grocery run after lunch and was home in time to fix supper before the baseball game started.  I think I am almost finished with my swaps for this weekend . . . they just need to be put in the clear envelopes.  I am meeting my friend, Luetta, at the local coffee shop after school so she can take them for me to the downline meeting!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

May 29, 2019

Everything Is Rose

The more I work with this suite of products the more in love with it I am.   This card was on a blog I follow, Stamp With Amy.  

I particularly love the designer series paper in this suite.  It is to die for and you only have two days left to get your very own.

Stamps: Everything Is Rosy

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White Rose Gold Foil Paper

Designer Series Paper: Everything Is Rosy

Ink: Night of Navy, Melon Mambo, Powder Pink

Accessories: Everything Is Rosy Dies, Stitched Nested Labels, 

Big Shot, 

Rose Gold Adhesive Backed Mirror Embellishments, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

I was a stampin fool yesterday, stamping away on my swaps.  I continued last night during the Cubs game.  I was coloring in 48 sets of leaves and 72 roses. It was a good thing I had something else to do because the game sure was not that good.  I have a few more roses to color and then I need to die cut all of those things.  I hope I can get that done this morning before I meet some friends for lunch.  This is the lunch that usually goes until late afternoon, so I want to get everything done this morning so that I can put my cards together during the game tonight!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

May 28, 2019

 Everything Is Rosy

I love this stamp set if for no other reason than it's name . . . Everything Is Rosy.  Because in my world, Everything is Rosy all the time!!  I even have the rose colored glasses to prove it.

This week I am going to focus on this stamp set as you only have a few more days to purchase it!!  May 31st is the last day it will be available.  I am offering a free class with the purchase of this bundle.

Stamps: Everything Is Rosy

Cardstock: Smoky Slate, Night of Navy, Whisper White, Rose Gold Foil

Designer Series Paper: Everything Is Rosy

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories:  Everything Is Rosy Dies, Lakeside Framelits, 

Big Shot, Melon Mambo 1/4" Ruched Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Even though I am no longer teaching there is something about the end of the school year drawing near that is exciting!!  Summer is about to start!!  And even though every day is a Saturday or a summer day in my retired world, I just feel freer as summer approaches.  Today is going to be an errand day and then I am working on some swaps for an event this weekend.  And of course, baseball this evening!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

May 27, 2019

Loyal and True

I know I have shown this card before, but I thought it was especially appropriate for today, Memorial Day, as we honor those whose gave all to protect and defend our country.

This card design was taken from the catalog and one I used at Technique/Stamp Club last year.  I still love the card and its sentiment.

Stamps:  Loyal and True (RETIRING), Love What You Do

Cardstock: Real Red, Blueberry Bushel, Whisper White, Silver Foil

Ink: Real Red, Blueberry Bushel

Accessories:  Wood Crate Framelits (RETIRING), Big Shot (RETIRING), 

Versamark, Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 

Aquapainters, Stampin' Dimensionals

Rain, rain, rain . . . it is absolutely just like the broken record of my activities . . . stamping and baseball, stamping and baseball, stamping and baseball!!  Both will be on the agenda today!!  Probably that and nothing more!!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

May 26, 2019

Sailing Home

I wanted some thank you notes to send to some very special people and wanted to use this verse on them.  Knowing the RGB printer codes of our Stampin' Up! colors comes in very handy!!

The verse was just the right size to put in the new Stitched Nested Labels Dies.  And the anchor was the perfect embellishment.

Stamps: Sailing Home (NEW)

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Silver Foil

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories:  Stitched Nested Labels Dies  (NEW), Smooth sailing Dies (NEW), 

Big Shot, Stampin' Dimensionals

John and I took a ride this morning while it was nice and sunny.  We love to go looking at all of the flags that are out on this weekend.  While there were not as many as there used to be it was still an enjoyable morning.  

We stopped at the local greenhouse to get a couple more plants and then stopped at the grocery store to get a roasted chicken and some potato salad.  Made it home just in time to watch the Cubs this afternoon!!

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!

May 25, 2019

To A Wild Rose

This stamp set . . . To A Wild Rose . . . is one that was designer by a million dollar achiever at Stampin' Up!!  I love the images but I love the sentiments more.

There are several smaller groups of words that would go with the sentiment "blessed".  I love the font in the "Blessed" sentiment and the fact that it is so big!!

Stamps: To A Wild Rose (NEW)

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Purple Posy (NEW), Gorgeous Grape

Ink: Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Purple Posy (NEW)

Accessories:  Wild Rose Dies (NEW), Big Shot, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Noisy night last night . . . because of the wind our power kept flickering so our back up power surge battery for the TV kept going off and had to be reset.  At least that is all it was . . . and not the tornadoes that were around the area earlier in the evening.

This morning some friends are coming down and we are going to plan a short get-a-way to Chicago the second week in June.  I have always wanted to go to Navy Pier and so we are taking the train up there for a few days.

Every day is a gift . . . make the most of the gift you have been given today!!

Happy Stamping!!