March 8, 2020

Three Cheers For You Kit

There are some times when Stampin' Up! will have an a kit for sale that I don't really care for the finished product but I really love the stamp set that is included in the kit.  Such is the case for the Three Cheers For You kit.

This is another one of the pattens in the Flowering Foil designer Series paper pack and also another one of the cards everyone will be making Monday night.

Stamps: Three Cheers For You Kit

Cardstock: Rococo Rose, Basic Black, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Flowering Foils

Stampin' Blends:  Basic Black Dark, Rococo Rose Dark, Bermuda Bay Dark

Accessories:  Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 

Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals

Eleven hours of stamping yesterday equals fourteen cards with varying techniques, one squash book scrapbook, a three box gift set, swapping of 65 cards, and two very tired stampers!!  We had a great time and made some cool things but we both slept very good last night.  We have one more session this morning before heading home.  We will be working with the Bonanza Buddies suite so I am anxious to see what all we will be making.

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 7, 2020

Tags In Bloom

This Flowering Foils Designer Series Paper is absolutely gorgeous!!  You will definitely want some of your very own!!!

This is one of the cards everyone will be making on Monday night. I hope everybody likes it as well as I do!!

Stamps:  Tags In Bloom

Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Flowering Foils

Ink: Flirty Flamingo

Stampin' Blends:  Flirty Flamingo Dark, Granny Apple Green Dark

Accessories:  Timeless Label Punch, Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon, 

Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

We made it to Rockford and our stamping retreat without any trouble at all. The weather is certainly better than the last time we headed this way.  We completed 2 of the 8 project envelopes tonight and if they are any indication of the rest of the weekend it is going to be awesome!!!  I can't wait to see what else is in store for us!!

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 6, 2020

Power of Hope

Yesterday was the first Thursday of the month so that meant it was Technique/Stamp Club night.  One of the techniques that we worked with was the Flagstone Background technique.

This technique is really easier than it looks and it gives you an absolutely awesome background for your focal piece.

Stamps: Power of Hope

Cardstock: Early Espresso, So Saffron, Smoky Slate, Very Vanilla (Inside)

Ink: Early Espresso, Pineapple Pineapple Punch, Grapefruit Grove,
 Rich Razzleberry, Cajun Craze, Blackberry Bliss, Soft Suede

Accessories:  Stone 3D Embossing Folder,
Stitched Nested Labels Dies, Gold 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon,
Stampin' Dimensionals

My bags are packed, my supplies are gathered, and my swaps are done.  I just need to load everything in the car and I will be ready to take off for the weekend stamping retreat.  I am anxious to see what all we will be making and see the 65 swaps I will get in return for the ones I made.

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 5, 2020

Seriously The Best

I love the large font sentiments in this stamp set . . . Seriously The Best.  It comes as a stand alone stamp set, but coordinates with the Seriously The Best Project Kit.

I have paired it here with the Flowering Foils Designer Series Paper which is seriously awesome foil paper.  This is one of the cards that everyone will be making next Monday night.

Stamps: Seriously The Best

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: Flowering Foils

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Soft Sea Foam, Coastal Cabana, Memento Black

Accessories: Stampin' Sponges, Designer Elements

The Chieftans concert last night was absolutely awesome.   It is the 58th year concert tour and the lead player is 81 years old.  I can only hope I have his energy and stamina when I am that old.   We all love Irish folk music and dancing and we were not disappointed.

Today brings a day of getting ready for Technique/Stamp Club tonight and finishing up gathering supplies and things for the retreat this weekend.  

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

Happy Stamping!!

March 4, 2020

Tags in Bloom

Yesterday marked the day that the second release of Sale-a-Bration items was available.  This birthday card which I received from Susie uses two of those products . . . the Tags in Bloom stamp set and the Flowering Foils Designer Series Paper.

The picture does not do justice to the Flower Foils Designer Series Paper at all . . . it is just absolutely gorgeous in person!!

Stamps: Tags in Bloom

Cardstock:   Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Silver Foil

Designer Series Paper: Flowering Foils

Ink: Smoky Slate

Accessories:  Silver Metallic Edge Ribbon, 

Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, 

There was no blog post yesterday because I did not have access to my computer.  The battery had been saying it needed to be serviced so I took it to an authorized Apple Service Repair shop early yesterday morning . . . and like most things when I got it there all of the diagnostic tests showed that the battery was fine.  In passing I mentioned that the shift key on the left side worked inconsistently and immediately the guy said "Oh . . . now it all makes sense!"  Evidently there was a connection between the shift key and the battery and it was a defective part so I got both things replaced or fixed for free.  I was able to pick it up last night after they had told me that it would be a couple of days.  It doesn't get better than that . . . free and quick!!

I hope to get a little stamping done today and finish getting my things ready for the retreat I am going to this weekend.  Julie and Jason are picking us up late afternoon for supper and a concert.  John really likes the Irish folk group, The Chieftans, so Julie got tickets for his birthday.  

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

Happy Stamping!!

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!!