A Little Lace for Pals Paper Arts

This week’s challenge at Pals Paper Arts is to add a bit of lace to a Clean and Simple card.

These are the last two cards in my Pocketful of Posies purse and card set. I think these are my favorites. Everything focuses on the beautiful Pocketful of Posies Designer Series paper.

I textured the card with the new Stripes Embossing folder and Big Shot and it seems to go great with the stripes in the DSP.

The vase was created using a 1 3/4” strip of Night of Navy card stock which I also embossed with the Stripes Embossing folder and punched it out using the Extra Large Oval punch.

• Just center the strip of paper, which is not large enough to make a full oval, in the punch and you’ll get the perfect vase!

I used bits of both the Chantilly and Victoria Crochet Trim as my elements of lace.

The sentiment is from a great set, You’re a Gem. It fits perfectly in a 1” circle punch.

The same card but with our beautiful Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding.

Now it’s your turn to try your hand at a Clean and Simple(CAS) card with a bit of lace! Make sure to stop by and see all the projects for this weeks challenge at Pals Paper Arts.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks for stopping by!
God Bless,

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Recipe:

Stamps:  You're A Gem(#122270), Thank You Kindly(#111700)

Ink: Night of Navy(#102977)

Paper: Pocketful of Posies(#122354), Very Vanilla(#101650), Night of Navy(#100867), Pear Pizzazz(#119795)

Misc:  Chantilly Crochet Trim(#118480), Victoria Crochet Trim(#118481), Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding(#122330), Basic Pearls(#119247), 

Tools of the Trade: Modern Label punch(#119849), Boho Blossom(#119858), 1" Circle punch(#119868), Extra Large Oval punch(#119859), Stripes Embossing Folder(#123128), Big Shot(#113439)

More Pocketful of Posies

This first card combines the Pocketful of Posies Designer Series paper with Poppy Parade and Night of Navy colors.The new Houndstooth Embossing Folder added just the right amount of texture to an already busy design. The sentiment is from the Thank You Kindly stamp set.

Another great design from the Pocketful of Posies Designer Series paper.

Besides the piece of Designer Series paper, I used Very Vanilla, and Night of Navy colors along with the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, the Perfect Punches stamp set and a couple of Oval punches.
It needed a little somethin’ somethin’ so, I finished it off with a couple of Basic Pearls.

Very simple cards you can recreate using any of our beautiful Designer Series paper.


God Bless,

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Recipe:

Stamps: Thank You Kindly (#111700), Perfect Punches(#120516)

Ink:  Night of Navy (#102977)

Paper: Pocketful of Posies(#122354), Very Vanilla(#101650), Poppy Parade(#119793), Night of Navy(#100867)

Misc: 1/4" Night of Navy Grosgrain ribbon(#109036), Regals Brads(#119737), Stampin' Dimensionals(#104430), Basic Pearls(#119247)

Tools of the Trade:  Scallop Oval punch(#119856), Extra Large Oval(#119859), 3/16" Corner(#119871), Big Shot(#113439), Houndstooth Embossing Folder(#123134), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder(#117335)

A Pocketful of Posies Purse

  

I finally opened up the Pocketful of Posies Designer Series paper and absolutely love it!  The template for this purse is by Becky Roberts and uses 2 sheets and some Soft Suede card stock.

I also created 4 cards to put in this purse. I couldn’t bare to cover up the designs from this beautiful set of papers so, each card has very little stamping and embellishments and lots of a Pocketful of Posies!

I will post the cards over the next couple of days and end up on Thursday with one for the Pals Paper Arts challenge.

Thanks for stopping by!
God Bless,

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Recipe:
Paper: Pocketful of Posies Designer Series Paper(#122354), Soft Suede Card stock(#115318)
Misc: Basic Pearls(#119247),  Antique Brads(#117273), Sticky Strip(#104294), Glue Dots(#103683)
Tools of the Trade:  Simply Scoring Tool(#122334), 1 3/8" Circle punch(#119860), 1 1/4" Circle    punch(#119861), Paper Snips(#103579)

Ladies' Night Out ~ Thursday, Sept 15th

 The women at Our Lady of Lourdes school have a fabulous evening planned for our community this Thursday, September 15th at 6pm! The Ladies’ Night Out  is open to all you ladies in our community!  All your purchases will  benefit the school.

I’ll be there displaying lots of new Stampin’Up! products, taking orders, and selling projects made with our wonderful products!

Purse template by Becky Roberts of Inkin’ Idaho.

 This Martha Stewart(me) designer purse will be in the gift basket being raffled off.  Done in shades of black and white, I used retired Designer Series Paper on both the purse and cards.  The stamp set is Vintage Vogue inked in Basic Gray and edges rolled in Basic Black using the rock-n-roll method.  Lots of little details make this a fun gift! I put three cards with envelopes inside, but this purse can hold a lot more.  I will have other version of this to purchase Thursday night.

 Contact me if you have any questions or need directions to this event!  I look forward to seeing you there!

God Bless,

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Strength & Hope for PPA Challenge

This week’s challenge at Pals Paper Arts is:

• Create a CAS card and round some corners - or adorn some corners.......whatever you need to do to take the edge off!

I chose the beautiful stamp set, Strength & Hope for my project.

It is the last week for this very special stamp set. I usually set aside my stamp sets that are retiring and but, this is one I plan to keep and use again.

Probably all of us have been touched in some way by breast cancer. Research has come so far in treating this disease but, still no cure. Stampin’Up! designed the Strength & Hope set as part of our “Make a Difference” program and partnered with The Breast Caner Research Foundation. Every stamp set that is sold including the Digital Kit, Stampin’Up! is donating $2.00 to this foundation.

Don’t miss out on this beautiful set and making a difference for breast cancer research. Order yours before August 31.

• To make it an even sweeter purchase, through August 31 I will be giving back my 20% to you with the purchase of the Strength & Hope stamp set (wood-#118100-$17.95)(clear-#123660-$13.95)(Digital Downloads-#124475-$9.95).
• Please note: If you order on line, you will receive your 20% back on the Strength & Hope stamp set by check, from me.

See the recipe below for the supplies I used in creating this card. To get the sparkle, I sponged Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint over the Very Vanilla card stock and butterfly. Boy does it sparkle!

Contact me if you have any questions. And take care Outer Banks, NC and the rest of the north East Coast as Irene heads up your way!

God Bless,

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Recipe:

Stamps: Strength & Hope(clear#123660)

Ink: Crumb Cake Classic ink(#121030), Baja Breeze Classic Ink(#111833)

Paper: Crumb Cake(#120953), Naturals Ivory(#101849), Very Vanilla(#101650) card stock

Misc: Victoria Crochet Trim(#118841), Basic Pearls(#119247),Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint(#116806), Stampin’ Dimensionals(#104430)

Tools of the Trade: Paper Snips(#103579), 3/16” Corner Rounder(#119871), Stamping Sponges(#101610)

Friends Are Treasures of the Heart

Friends Are Treasures of the Heart ~ Scrapbook Class

There are a few spots still available!

Sunday, August 28

2Pm

My Home

RSVP & prepay by Thursday, August 25.

Please visit my events page for class details.

This 11 page scrapbook was demonstrated at the Stampin’Up! Convention this summer. I love the vintage look, the variety of textures and the perfect amount of glitter and bling!

We will be creating 11~ 6x6” pages including this cover page to go in a 6x6 album. If 6x6 is not your style, I’ll be happy to show you how to adapt these pages to fit your favorite album.

Now you’re ready to add pictures throughout the year of those special times spent with friends!

Contact me to RSVP or questions!

God Bless,

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Pals August Hop goes 3-D

Welcome to the August Pals Hop. This month we’re featuring 3-dimensional projects for your enjoyment and inspiration.

I’m stop number 17 on the Pals Hop. You’ve probably arrived from MikkisCreativeCorner and I’m happy you stopped by! Be sure to hop all the way around and enjoy the creative 3-D projects we’ve prepared for you! If you ever find yourself off course just click on any of the links below and you’ll be back on track!

Well, school starts this Wednesday in our city. Summer went quickly for us and I’m sure it did as well for the teachers. Why not send in a little “Welcome Back” gift to encourage your child’s teacher.

The first gift is a note holder made using the #2 Box die and the Big Shot. Cut two out and put them together leaving the top unfolded. Attach the two boxes back to back with the top straight up. Punch the handle out with the Wide Oval punch. Decorate and you’re done! I put a small note pad, 3 small pencils and some book marks in the front and candy in the back!

The notepad was created from a piece of Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper. I took the coordinating colors and cut tags using the Two Tags Die & Big Shot. I stamped images from Little Lambs stamp set making perfect book marks or encouragement notes for your children.

This last item is a pencil pouch that fits a single pencil or pen. It is created using the same instructions as seen here but just a different size. Cut your paper at 3”x8” and score at 1 1/4” and 2 3/4” along the long side and 1 1/4” along the short side. Everything else is the same.

I hope you enjoyed these back-to-school projects! And now it’s off to Mike Funke’s Stampin Style for more 3-D projects. You won’t be disappointed; Mike loves his 3-D projects!

God Bless,

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Blog Hop Line Up

1. Stephanie Uzee at http://www.stampinwithsuzee.blogspot.com

2. Nicole Watt at http://www.impressionsbynicole.com
3. Barbara Chatzkel at http://www.takeoutpaperarts.com
4. Jason Casper at http://www.stampindad.com
5. Melanie Collins at http://www.oopsadaisy.typepad.com/

6. Carmen Sublasky at http://creativestamptuary.typepad.com/the-creative-stamptuary/

7. Patti MacLeith at http://papercraftsbypatti.blogspot.com/

8. Sandie Conner at http://www.prettyprovisions.com/

9. Nina Dee at http://www.deesignsbyninadee.blogspot.com/

10. Leah O'Brien at http://www.leahobrien.com/

11. Mary Fish at http://www.stampinpretty.com/

13. Kylie Nicolsi at http://www.kyliescraftycorner.blogspot.com/

14. Pam Giudici at http://www.pamshobby.blogspot.com/

15. Linda Fisher at http://lindas-stampinloft.blogspot.com/
16. Mikki Sarkisyan at http://www.mikkiscreativecorner.blogspot.com/

17. Martha Stewart at http://www.seasonsofstamping.com/

18. Mike Fuke at http://stampin-style.typepad.com/stampin-style/
19. Barb Furlong at http://www.theloveofstamping.com/

Projects From Convention

As our family prepares for school to start, I thought you might enjoy these cards I received at this year’s Stampin’Up! Convention. My favorite part of being a Stampin’Up! demonstrator is the people you meet and the friendships you make. As my youngest daughter would say ~ My SFF’s!

This first card was created by Liz Hughes. I’m loving the new products Liz used on this card, Language of Friendship stamp set, Stripes Embossing Folder, the 1/2” Cherry Cobbler Scallop Dots Ribbon. I’m not sure how Liz inked only every other stripe but, I love the look! This is one gorgeous card!

Kris Kilcoyne to me is the queen of Clean & Simple. This simple and great layout shows off the Petals A Plenty Embossing folder, Tags til Christmas stamp set, and two new In Colors, Pool Party and Lucky Limeade. I love how she used the Basic Rhinestones!

Mary Fish created this next card. I love the combination of diamonds and circles. Each circle has an off set circle cut out of it. Where does she come up with these ideas?! A beautiful card! Under the Big Top is the stamp set with his bar bells and belt punched out of Red Glimmer Paper. I believe the Owl Builder punch was used for these.

This next card is definitely a Daring Adventure. I love all the variety going on with this card! It was created by Rae Harper-Burnet using the new Daring Adventure stamp set, the Stripes Embossing Folder, Well Worn Designer Series Paper and just the perfect amount of sponging and speckling!

This last card was created by Wendy Vandermolen. She used the new stamp set Ain’t Love Grand available for purchase with “Hostess Dollars” and turned it into a “We’re Moving” announcement. What a great idea! I love all the shapes she used. The little bits of Cherry Cobbler makes the whole card stand out!

Some great cards to get your creative juices flowing today! Tomorrow is the Pals Blog Hop where we will be displaying 3-Dimensional projects for your inspiration! See you tomorrow!

God Bless,

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A Mix of Textures

This card mixes the Deck the Halls Fabric, Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Textured card stock and Antique Brads giving the finished antique look.

Here’s a couple of hints I discovered as I created this card.

• (You seamstresses probably already know this) To get this great unraveled edge to your project instead of cutting the size you want, rip the size you want. Make a small snip in the fabric at the size you want and rip away! It’s easy, gives you a straight line and relieves stress!
• You can adhere the fabric right to the card base but, I adhered it to a 3”x4” piece of card stock using the Anywhere Glue Stick. Works perfectly!
• The image was stamped on Very Vanilla Textured card stock. First,to give it the stained look I used a piece of the Stamping Sponge and rubbed on River Rock Classic Ink. You can also mix colors. I used a little bit of Sahara Sand in places.
• Before you emboss, wipe your cardstock down with the Embossing Buddy. It will keep your Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder where you want it.

I also embossed the edges of the image piece. I simply ran the VersaMark around the edges and covered it with Gold Stampin’ Emboss powder.

• To get the little notches on top I used the Decorative Label punch and inserted only the top corners, one at a time into the corner of the punch. All I punched were the corners.
• The Antique Brad finishes off the card. If the brad is not holding anything together just bend off the back and adhere it to the card using Glue Dots.

This card may look a bit complicated but it really was not. Follow the hints above and you’ll be creating your own antique creations!

If you’re not in to embossing yet, I’d love to help you get started. Contact me if you have any questions. I’ll be happy to help you put your order together to make sure you have everything you need to get started!

Hope you have a wonderful day!

God bless,

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Recipe:

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers

Ink: VersaMark

Paper: River Rock & Very Vanilla Textured card stock

Misc: Deck the Halls fabric, Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder, Antique Brads(#117273), Anywhere Glue Sticks (#104045), Glue Dots(#103683), SNAIL(#104332)

Tools of The Trade: Heat Tool, Decorative Label Punch(#120907), Large Oval punch(#119855)

Florida Tax Free Days ~ August 12-14

The state of Florida is having a sales tax holiday for school supplies up to $15.00 per item from August 12-14. Because school supply items are included in this sales tax holiday, the below list of items will be state tax free during the holiday period. Please note that you must place your order with Stampin' Up! during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax free.

The following items are tax-exempt during the Florida sales tax holiday:

Item Number	Description	Price
100425	2-Way Glue Pen	$ 3.50
100902	Dotto Refill	$ 6.50
102845	Blender Pens (3)	$ 9.95
103305	Dotto	$ 12.95
103579	Paper Snips	$ 9.95
103683	Mini Glue Dots	$ 4.95
104045	Anywhere Glue Sticks (2)	$ 3.95
104294	Sticky Strip	$ 6.95
104331	SNAIL Refill	$ 4.50
104332	SNAIL Adhesive	$ 6.95
104430	Stampin' Dimensionals	$ 3.95
105021	Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen	$ 3.95
105394	Basic Black Stampin' Write Journaler	$ 3.50
110755	Multipurpose Liquid Glue	$ 3.95
Varies	Stampin' Write Marker	$ 3.50
119801	2010-2012 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (5)	$ 14.95
123002	2011-2013 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (5)	$ 14.95

You can order on-line or directly through me. If you live locally to me, I will be placing an order on August 14th and shipping will only be 10% of your order. Contact me to be added to this order or if you have any questions.

Have a great day and God bless,

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Don't You Just Love Our Designer Series Paper!

And it just got better!

• Through the month of August, purchase any three packages of Designer Series Paper( also called DSP) priced at $10.95 and receive a forth package of DSP, FREE!
• See all the details here.

The 2011 Idea Book and Catalog has 13 new sets to choose from. Imagine yourself making some of these beauties!

I wanted to show you what some of the talented in house artists at Stampin'Up! created for this year's convention using our beautiful DSP. This first bouquet uses the Paisley Petals DSP.

These BIG blossoms were created using the Berry Blossoms DSP. Can't you just imagine these big, crinkly flowers in a girl's room or child's playroom!

This gorgeous lollipop bouquet is from the Flirtatious Specialty DSP. Unfortunately this paper is not available in the August promotion, only the regular Designer Series Paper. I will be demonstrating these this week, though.

This last bouquet was created from the Pocketful of Posies DSP.

The fan fold flowers are easy to make and turn out just as you see them here. I'll be showing you how to create your own this week so make sure to stop back.

For all the details on this promotion visit my website. Contact me if you have questions or need help putting your order together. And if you're the seasoned on-line shopper click here to shop!

Hope you have a great day!

God Bless,

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A Visit From Justin Bieber?!

My youngest, Michele, is attending a costume birthday party for her 10 year old friend today. They all dressed up as some of their favorite pop stars. Our family was a bit taken back when Michele walked out in her costume. There was a freaky resemblance!

As summer begins to wind down for school kids here, we decided to put together an end of summer bag for her friend, Emily. Michele purchased an inexpensive tote bag from WalMart and filled it with a magazine, craft supplies and candy; things to fill those last days before school starts.

I added the birthday bag card to the gift, creating a summer tote using the Beyond the Garden Designer Series paper. I created the template using a picture of a handbag I found on line. The card opens at the top just like a purse revealing the inside of the card.

• One thing I find helpful when creating the first in a card design is to use our Dotto adhesive. This adhesive is re-positionable and allows you to change your design over and over again until you get it just right. You can then use a more permanent adhesive to finish it.

There are 5 days left in the $99 Stampin'Up! Starter Kit promotion. This kit gives you a great Starter Kit on a smaller scale than the Standard Starter Kit. You'll receive all the benefits of being a Stampin'Up! Demonstrator with this kit and can add any supplies you need by using your 20% demonstrator discount. To view the $99 Starter Kit click here. If you're intrigued at the possibility, contact me. I love nothing more than to chat about Stampin'Up!

God Bless,

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Recipe:

Stamps: Delightful Dozen (clear #122652)

Ink: Wild Wasabi (#109014)

Paper: Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper (#122342), Wild Wasabi card stock (#108641), Whisper White card stock (#100730)

Misc: Brights Flower Brads (#119734), Dotto (#103305), Glue Dots (#103683), Sticky Strip (#104294), 5/8" Old Olive Satin Ribbon (#117292), Bitty Buttons (#118761)

Tools of the Trade: Modern Label punch (#119849)

Kids and Cardmaking

Are the children starting to get bored this summer? Well, I've got the activity for you!

Operation Write Home always needs Any Hero cards/letters. Have your children write a letter and put it in a handmade card. Make sure they include more than just "Thank You". Have them write what they did this week, what vacation they took or are taking, their favorite activity, tv show, subject in school. Let your children send a bit of our wonderful country to the service men and women overseas.

These cards were made by the Backyard Bible Club Michele goes to. Of course you know who got to share her passion for card making with these great kids.
I pulled out last year's In Color Card Stock and retired Hostess Paper pack. With a 1/4 sheet of Whisper White as their canvas they punched out the shapes and colors they wanted and glued them on with our Anywhere Glue Sticks.

To make sure everything stays where they put it, they then ran it through the Big Shot using the Embossing Folder of choice. The final touch was stamping thank you from the stamp set Thank You Kindly and punching it out with the Modern Label punch.
The children ranged in age from 4 years (she made that pretty card just above) to 11; boys and girls; and many different abilities. They had loads of fun.

You can check out the requirements for Any Hero cards on Operation Write Home's website.

God Bless,

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Recipe:

Stamps: Thank You Kindly

Ink: 2010 In Colors

Paper: 2010 In Color card stock, Hostess Paper Pack

Misc: Stampin' Dimensionals, Anywhere Glue stick

Tools of the Trade: Circle punches, Star punches, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch(122464), Boho Blossoms(119858), Itty Bitty Punch pack (118309), Heart punches, Big Shot, Square Lattice, Perfect Polka Dots, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folders

Stampin'Up! Convention ~ A Great Reason to Join!

Project by Linda Callahan using the new My Friend stamp set and the new Hostess Set Perfect Words

Do you remember the feeling of accomplishment when you created your first handmade card or scrapbook page? Do you remember the excitement you had wanting to show your project to whomever would listen? Now if you can remember, multiply it 100 fold and you have the annual Stampin'Up! Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah that took place last week.

It was an amazing 4 days packed with beautiful projects, new products, surprises, prizes, laughter, cheers and even a few tears. We all came together (3000+) united in the fact that we LOVE what we do and love Stampin'Up!

Today's beautiful project was one I received in a card swap at the convention from Stampin'Up! demonstrator and friend, Linda Callahan, over at Stampin' Season. You meet so many wonderful people in this business. One of many great reasons to join the Stampin'Up! family.

And, I'd love to have you join my downline team. We meet together monthly on Skype and locally as well. Through the end of July, you can join Stampin'Up! for only $99 and receive a special starter kit worth $185.00 plus a specially created Christmas Keepsake project kit worth $40. Contact me and let's chat about the possibilities!

God Bless,

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Linda's recipe:

Stamps: My Friend(#122587), Perfect Words(#122472clear)

Ink: Basic Black(#101179)

Paper: Very Vanilla(#101650), Basic Black(#121045), Melon Mambo(#115320), Daffodil Delight(#119683) card stock, First Edition Specialty paper(#121878), Neutrals Collect Paper Stack(#117157)

Misc: Victoria Crochet Trim(#118481), Basic Pearls(#119247)

Tools of the Trade: Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch(#122464), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack(#118309), Large Oval punch(#119855), Small Oval punch(retired)