March 2, 2020

Rise and Shine

Starting tomorrow, March 3rd, there will be five more Sale-a-Bration products available.  One of them is this Rise and Shine stamp set that coordinates with the cup dies that were in the Holiday catalog.

This is one of the samples that is on our demonstrator website.  

Here are the five new products that you can choose from.  Some of them are free with a $50 order and some of them are free with a $100 order.  

I do have to say that the Flowering Foils Designer Series Paper is probably my favorite of these new offerings.

I think I have everything ready to go for the Poppy One Sheet Wonder class tonight.  This is going to be a busy week so I hope I get a lot of other stuff accomplished today!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 1, 2020

Peaceful Moments

Sometimes simple is really good.  This card, which everyone made this week, is super simple but could be used for any occasion depending on the sentiment you chose to use.

I love the fact that you can take this Whisper White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon and color it any color you want with a Stampin' Blend.  The green ribbon here was just the right accent for the card.

Stamps: Peaceful Moments

Cardstock: Balmy Blue, Granny Apple Green, Crushed Curry, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Pleased As Punch

Ink: Crushed Curry

Stampin' Blends:  Granny Apple Green Dark

Accessories:  Stitched Rectangle Dies, Whisper White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday I was definitely in my happy place combining two things I really love . . . stamping and working with kids.  I did a kid's class yesterday at the coffee shop in Kalona.

The girls did an absolutely awesome job.  We made three birthday cards, a friendship card, and a card to show someone how much we care about them.  

I think it is safe to say they were happy with their cards!!!'

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 29, 2020

Little Ladybug

I love the ladybug images in this stamp set, but I think my favorite image is this large flower.  I know I have used it a lot more than the actual bugs.

Everyone stamping with me this week made one of these cards.  

Stamps: Little Ladybug

Cardstock: Smoky Slate, Whisper  White

Ink: Memento Black

Stampin' Blends:  So Saffron Combo Pack, Light Old Olive

Accessories:  Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Ladybug Dies, 

Subtle Embossing Folder, White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon, 

From the Heart Faceted Gems, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is going to be a relatively busy day.  This morning I am doing a Kid's Stamping Session, finishing up in time to watch the Hawkeye Basketball game.  I hope to get in a little stamping this afternoon before attending a funeral visitation this evening.  Luckily I still have some leftovers in the refrigerator, so supper should be relatively easy.

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 28, 2020

Bonanza Buddies

This is another one of the cards that the kiddos are going to make Saturday at their stamping event.  I tried to come up with cards that would be pretty easy to make, but still fun for them to send.

Of course, I had to put some bling on this card.  Hanna always says when I ask her what a card needs . . . "Bling, Mom . . . all cards need bling".  So bling it is!!

Stamps: Bonanza Buddies

Cardstock: Whisper  White Thick, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Birthday Bonanza

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories:  Layering Circles Dies, Noble Peacock Rhinestones,
Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is going to be another day with not a lot on the agenda!!  I think I have everything ready for tomorrow morning.  I may decide to go ahead and start to get stuff ready for Monday's One Sheet Wonder class . . . it just depends on what mood strikes me this afternoon!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 27, 2020

Bonanza Buddies, 

I love working with kids and I am going to get the opportunity to do another kid's stamping event on Saturday morning.  I thought the Bonanza Buddies would be a perfect stamp set to use for them to make some birthday cards.

I am planning on having everything die cut for them so all they have to do is stamp Happy Birthday and assemble the card.  I will say whenever I see this toucan all I can think about is Toucan Sam and Fruit Loops which just happens to be my favorite kind of cereal.

Stamps: Bonanza Buddies

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Basic Black, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Birthday Bonanza

Ink: Memento Black, Bermuda Bay

Accessories:  Bonanza Dies, Daffodil Delight 1/4" Ruched Ribbon, 

Assorted Pompoms, Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Now that I have all of the cards planned for Saturday I can get busy and get everything cut and ready to go.  I am also hoping to get everything cut for Monday night's One Sheet Wonder class before I meet some friends for supper.

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 26, 2020

Peaceful Poppies One Sheet Wonder

Last month when I went to Stamping With Peggy's stamping retreat in Illinois, one of the extra classes I did was a One Sheet Wonder class.  Next Monday night I am offering the same class.

Everyone will be making these 13 cards.  I am also going to bring some extra ribbon and embellishments that people can use on their cards is they wish.  If you would like to join us, let me know and I will get you added to the list.

Stamps: Peaceful Moments

Cardstock:  Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green, Basic Black, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Peaceful Poppies

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories:  Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Layering Circles Dies, 

Label Me Fancy Punch, Memories & More Assorted Cards & Envelopes, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a very lazy day!!!  Other than making a casserole for supper, I was very unproductive!!  Hopefully, today will be a little more productive!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 25, 2020

Thoughtful Blooms

When I first saw the Sale-a-Bration stamp set, Thoughtful Blooms, I didn't think I would like it as there were too many little stamps in it for me.  Boy was I wrong!!  The more I use it, the more I love it!!

 

The Pleased as Punch Designer Series Paper makes this stamp set even better. This is one of the cards everyone made at Make-It-Monday and if their reaction is anything to go by, they like this paper as well.

Stamps: Thoughtful Blooms

 Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Highland Heather, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Pleased as Punch

Ink: Granny Apple Green, Pineapple Punch

Accessories:  Stitched Rectangle Dies, Versamark, 

White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Small Bloom Punch, 

Basic Rhinestone Jewels, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

After an early morning hair appointment, the rest of the day is totally free of anything to do!!!  I must say I am very glad that they got the forecast so wrong and that we are not getting a bunch of snow today.  I am so ready for spring!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 24, 2020

Lovely Lily Pad

Lovely Lily Pad was one of the first stamps I ordered during the pre-order for demonstrators and this is the first card I have made with it!!  I will say there was a lot of die cutting with this card!!!

I am not sure I would have ever chosen this color combination either, but I took my colors directly from the Designer Series Paper.  It turned out better than I thought it might when I was putting it together.  This is one of the cards that everyone will be making at Make-It-Monday, so we will see what they have to ay about it.

Stamps: Lovely Lilypad, Piece of Cake

Cardstock: Blackberry Bliss, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, 

Highland Heather, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Lily Impressions

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Blackberry Bliss

Accessories: Lily Pad Dies, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Nature's Twine, 

Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

I was so hoping we were done with the snow for the year, but it sounds like we may be in for a lot.  I should should probably go to the grocery store before stamp night so I will be content to stay in the house if we end up getting as much as they say we are going to.  I do have plenty of projects that will keep me busy!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 23, 2020

Happy Birthday To You

I love the Happy Birthday to You Sale-a-Bration stamp set and it is made even better now that there is a die for the cake, flowers and cake stand.

This card, which I found on Pinterest is one of the birthday cards that everyone will be making at Make-It-Monday.

Stamps: Happy Birthday To You

Cardstock: Whisper White Thick, Pear Pizzazz, 

PetalPink, Lovely Lipstick, Whisper White, Gold Foil

Designer Series Paper: Best Dressed

Ink: Memento Black,  Lovely Lipstick and Pear Pizzazz (Inside)

Stampin' Blends:  Lovely Lipstick Dark, Old Olive Light, Flirty Flamingo Light

Accessories: Birthday Dies, Stitched Nested Labels Dies,

 Tufted Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals

We had a great supper out last night with Julie and Jason.  Jason and I both like HuHot, while the rest of the family is not as fond of it.  Since it was my birthday and I chose where we went, HuHot it was!!  Jason and I decided we got our HuHot fix for another year at least.

Today I need to finish getting everything ready for Monday night.  I have about half of it ready, so I should be good to go.  I am also hoping to get some extra classes planned this afternoon as well.

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 22, 2020

Painted Poppies

One of the advantages of cleaning your stamp room and getting everything put away is that you find cards that you have done at Technique/Stamp Club that you forgot to post.  Such is the case with this one.  This technique also comes from Melissa's Crafting Treehouse.

I know I made this card with the group that meets on the first Thursday of the month. It was very interesting to see how each of the cards turned out a little differently based on how the background turned out.  One of the things I did differently with them than when I made this sample is that I used Stazon Black ink for them and also used the Stamapratus so that they could get the black line art to be dark enough.  

Stamps: Painted Poppies, Peaceful Moments, Bokeh Dots

Cardstock: Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, Watercolor Paper

Ink: Black Stazon

Accessories:  Stamparatus, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, 

Pacific Point, Blueberry Bushel and Balmy Blue Re-inkers, 

Stampin' Spritzer

I had a great time visiting and catching up at lunch yesterday.  By the time I got home yesterday afternoon, I decided to just read the rest of the day so no stamping was accomplished.  Today I need to get in gear and get stuff ready for Monday night before Julie and Jason pick us up for supper tonight!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 21, 2020

Parisian Flourish Embossing Folder

Last night my original Technique/Stamp Club started back up again after taking some time off around the holidays.  I wanted to share with them this technique I found on a blog I follow called Melissa's Crafting Treehouse.  She has absolutely gorgeous techniques and I think this is one of them.

This is a technique she calls Burnished Baroque and this embossing folder is perfect for it!!  It looks more complicated than it actually is!!!  I shared this technique with my other Technique/Stamp Club earlier this month and this is the card they made.

Last night, I wanted to change it up some so used a different color foil and oriented the card vertically.  We decided last night that they were equally beautiful, it would just depend on the what occasion you were sending the card for, as to which one you liked the best!!

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White (inside)

Designer Series Paper: Copper Foil or Noble PeacockFoil 

Accessories:  Parisian Flourish Embossing Folder, Versamark,
Black Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Clear or Gold Faceted Gems,
1/2 Black Satin Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is going to be an on-the-go type of day.  On the way home from Iowa City last night I got a text that John's prescriptions were ready to pick up. Why they couldn't have sent it about 20 minutes earlier, I don't know . . . but back to Iowa City I go.  Then I am headed to Kalona to meet some friends for lunch.  Either before lunch or after lunch I am stopping at an antique store in Kalona and picking up a mirror that I have been looking at for a while.  I decided to stop looking at it in the store and look at it in my house!!  If I get home in time from all of that I may spend some time in my stamping room getting ready for Monday night.

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 20, 2020

January Paper Pumpkin

If you have never tried Paper Pumpkin you don't know what you are missing!!  Each month you get an exclusive stamp set and supplies to complete either cards or 3D projects.

There are many times that I don't actually make the 3D projects, but turn them into cards.  Such was the case with this Paper Pumpkin.  I used the stamp set and many of the elements, combined with regular cardstock to make these thank you cards.

Stamps: Paper Pumpkin

Cardstock: Highland Heather, Mint Macaron, Whisper White 

Ink: Mint Macaron

Accessories:  Country Floral 3D Embossing Folder, Heart Punch Pack, 

Elements from Paper Pumpkin Kit

My swaps are done, my paper work is completely caught up, and tonight's Technique Class supplies are ready. Now I just need to get my car back in order to get to Iowa City.  I know he was super busy yesterday so am assuming it will be ready sometime this morning!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 19, 2020

Thoughtful Blooms

The Thoughtful Blooms stamp set and the coordinating Small Bloom Punch have been very popular . . . I know they are some of my favorites!!!    

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me last week got to make.  The hearts in the Pleased To Punch Designer Series Paper were the perfect accent for this card.

Stamps: Thoughtful Blooms

Cardstock: Gorgeous Grape, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper:  Pleased To Punch
Ink:  Gorgeous Grape

Accessories:  Heart Punch Pack, Small Bloom Punch, 

Basic Pearl Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

Yesterday was a very productive day.  I got a lot of stamping done, but more importantly I got all of my paper work done that I had been putting off.  It sure is a nice feeling to have that caught up!!

Today will be another stay at home day, but only because my car is being serviced today.  I am hoping to get everything ready for Technique/Stamp Club on Thursday night.  I know what we are doing, I just need to get the supplies ready.

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

Happy Stamping!!

February 18, 2020

Sold Out SAB product!

This is a new message from SU!

Metallic Baker's Twine & Sequins Combo Pack Has Sold Out.

We have sold out of the Metallic Baker’s Twine & Sequins Combo Pack- item #152314.

As a reminder, supplies are limited for products from the Sale-A-Bration brochure and may run out before the end of the promotion. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you for your understanding!!!

February 18, 2020

All Dressed Up

Last November when Susie and I got home from On Stage in Las Vegas she had some of us over to her house to play with some of the then new stamp sets and supplies.  This is one of the cards she provided for us to make.

The purse die that comes with this suite actually makes a 3D purse as well.  It is super cute!!

Stamps: All Dressed Up

Cardstock: Mint Macaron, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Best Dressed

Accessories:  All Dressed Up Dies, Tufted 3D Embossing Folder, 

Mint Macaron Sheer Linen Ribbon, Best Dressed Tassels, 

Tear & Tape. Mini Glue Dots, 

Stampin' Dimensionals

Today is the day I am going to finish up some swaps for an event I am attending the first weekend in March.  I need 64 of them, so I want to get them done sooner rather than later.  I have a pretty good start on them, but still have plenty to do.  My plan is to stamp most of the day since I have soup cooking in the crockpot for supper.  I love days like this!!

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

Happy Stamping!!