tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24862113935257395962012-02-16T06:31:06.205-05:00STAMPINUP! PRODUCTS and SPECIALS. rubber stamps and scrapbook supplies. Bringing you the best in card making, scrap booking and paper crafting ideas and products every season. My name is Martha Stewart and I’m an Independent Stampin’Up! Demonstrator providing you with unique and fun craft ideas and quality crafting products from Stampin’Up!Marthanoreply@blogger.comBlogger4811100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-84233249962021688902011-09-22T05:00:00.000-04:002011-09-22T06:35:40.662-04:00

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

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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

Marthanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-40615622973242463572011-09-20T19:56:00.001-04:002011-09-20T19:56:54.096-04:00

   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

Marthanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-4455916720834406522011-09-10T16:36:00.000-04:002011-09-10T21:08:18.220-04:00

 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

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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.

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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

Marthanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-13428103310613493292011-08-09T05:00:00.002-04:002011-08-09T07:29:05.976-04:00

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

Marthanoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-24629247806467532212011-08-08T14:13:00.008-04:002011-08-08T14:31:15.682-04:00

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

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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

Marthanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-85413725784379691182011-08-02T11:37:00.009-04:002011-08-02T11:43:49.339-04:00

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

Marthanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-1065601182136566662011-08-01T07:57:00.006-04:002011-08-01T11:58:33.080-04:00

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!

Marthanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-90775806151991008962011-07-24T15:31:00.006-04:002011-07-24T16:31:19.337-04:00

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

Marthanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-14867025007655786472011-07-22T12:45:00.006-04:002011-07-22T13:19:57.840-04:00

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.

Marthanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-88545541900103703622011-07-18T16:52:00.008-04:002011-07-19T12:44:23.584-04:00

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

Marthanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-56912271057908946392011-07-17T06:00:00.001-04:002011-07-17T06:00:04.998-04:00

I love this new In Color, Wisteria Wonder! Don't you?!This card is another project form our July class. It uses the Dahlia Fold to create beautiful blossoms. If you would like to attend our August 3rd class, please contact me!The vines are our retired rub-ons. The Clearance Rack still has some left!God Bless,Order Stampin'Up! Products 24/7, Click Here

Marthanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-37957561219774013012011-07-15T06:00:00.001-04:002011-07-25T14:14:48.903-04:00

These are the cards I am swapping at convention. It uses the new Faith in Nature hostess set you can earn with a qualifying workshop. It's hard to see but they are embossed in gold.Hope you have a great weekend! Order Stampin'Up! Products 24/7, Click Here

Marthanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-68258572756290415942011-07-14T06:00:00.000-04:002011-07-14T06:00:08.855-04:00

We completed these cards at our last Rubber Stamp and Card Making Class. Our small background stamps are perfect to layer an image over!The first one uses Dot to Dot and Fox and Friends stamp sets. The Second used Fine Flourish and Flight of the Butterfly.The next class will be Sunday, August, 3rd. Contact me for details.God Bless,Order Stampin'Up! Products 24/7, Click Here

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I am gone the rest of this week and thought I would leave you with a few card projects. I hope you enjoy them!This card was inspired by another demonstrator's card but the name escapes me!The stamp sets are Summer Splash (Summer Mini catalog) and Word Play (2011 Idea Book & Catalog). If you would like more details please contact me!Have a great week!Order Stampin'Up! Products 24/7, Click Here

Marthanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-39966870006333541502011-07-10T05:19:00.011-04:002011-07-10T06:46:35.353-04:00

Now this is a lot of red, white and blue! My youngest daughter, Michele, learned to quilt making this with her Aunt Margaret recently. It will be going to a wounded serviceman through a quilting project my sister participated in when it's finished. Margaret had Michele lay out her pattern and sew the blocks together. It's beautiful! I am totally flabbergasted at how neatly all the pieces and

Marthanoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-69478993900057395622011-07-07T12:26:00.012-04:002011-07-07T15:25:54.137-04:00

We had quite a few graduates this year. The year's card combined the Tasteful Trim Die cut and the Confetti stamp set. I was looking for a fun, bright card and I think it fits the bill! The Tasteful Trim Die is quickly becoming one of my favorites. It can easily spruce up your cards, scrap books and homemade gifts.Don't forget the July promotion going on! Join the Stampin'Up! family and my

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Put together your own bundle of Stampin'Up! retired items from my Clearance Rack!Bundles cost is $15. Chose two items from Group 1 & 1 item from Group 2. (Updated 7/3/2011) Bundle does not include shipping. Only actual shipping costs will be charged. I accept Paypal and will email you an invoice once you confirm your bundle and shipping method. All Sales are final. Items cannot be

Marthanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-69626533762407871152011-06-30T12:35:00.012-04:002011-06-30T14:06:30.094-04:00

We are going down memory lane today with a few of the retiring stamp sets. If you click on the stamp set name it will take you to the project post.Always stamp setI love the images in this stamp set, especially the heart.Things I LoveAnything representing chocolate is a winner in my book. I love the sentiment here.Hope Happens 5 great phrases in this set. I use this phrase often for

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What great images for the nautical lover! These cards and gift box will be going to our friend who took us sailing up the Chesapeake in May.You don't always have to stamp your image on plain card stock. The sailboat image from the Sail Away stamp set was stamped directly onto the background sheet of Nautical Expedition Designer Series Paper. Both items are available in the Summer Mini Catalog.

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I'm happy to be able to sit down and post a project today! This week's challenge at Pals Paper Arts was to use stars in the project. Well, I made one "big" star.My sister has been visiting me, who is an avid quilter. Looking at all the beautiful quilt patterns in her magazines got me motivated to do some quilting of my own with paper. As the saying goes there is more than one way to skin a cat

Marthanoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-16699079795252517522011-06-07T19:37:00.011-04:002011-06-27T15:39:49.535-04:00

I saw these adorable shirts a number of places on the internet and had to give them a try. The first card is one we made this weekend at the Beginning Rubber Stamping & Card Making Class. This monthly class is held the first Sunday of the month from 2-4pm at my home. We had a great time and created four wonderful projects. If you live in the Melbourne, Florida area, I'd love to have you join

Marthanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-88725109065515864112011-06-02T14:44:00.015-04:002011-06-27T15:40:48.637-04:00

Petal BoxIt is nice to be back from vacation. I'm starting to catch up. As I promised, the template for the Petal Box I posted on May 11 is complete and available on the right side bar.The 8 page .pdf contains pictures, instructions and the template to help you create your own petal boxes as seen here.If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!God Bless,To Order Stampin'Up!

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I will be out of town this week through May 29th. My husband and I are sailing from somewhere around Williamsburg up to Annapolis, Maryland. I've never sailed for more than a few hours so this should be anything but boring! I will check email part way through the trip. Contact me if you need anything.I'm leaving you with a card created using My Digital Studio and the stamp set Goal. My

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Crossroads is what this picture is entitled. It is where I find myself today.As I think about crossroads a couple of things come to mind. It is hard to choose a path if you don't know where you want to end up. All the paths probably lead to fine places but, only one will take you to exactly where you're supposed to be. You can't go down all the paths, however great they look, at the same time

Marthanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-45823909088130385092011-05-11T21:51:00.002-04:002011-07-25T14:16:53.353-04:00

This week's challenge at Pals Paper Arts is anything wedding. I love wrapping treats so I chose a favor box which is quick, easy and quite pretty!This box is called a Petal Box. I created mine out of Vellum Card stock and embossed the Sweet Swirls standard wheel along the bottom in Silver Embossing Powder.The sides curl around each other holding the box closed without any adhesive! I ran my

Marthanoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-84687820592164126392011-04-28T13:34:00.009-04:002011-06-27T15:44:09.661-04:00

Life at the Stewart house is a bit like a juggling act right now and someone keeps adding another ball to the act! With college students arriving home, school field trips, Spring Fling for our youngest, nursing ceu's due, Sunday School, church activities, a concert this weekend...; my stamping activities have had to take a back seat. Today's project was done on Monday for MojoMonday challenge

Marthanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-22141264132607743742011-04-23T15:30:00.006-04:002011-06-27T15:44:58.903-04:00

My daughters are continuing the pen pal sharing. This card was sent from my eldest, Rachel, to Michele. The outside is a clean and simple layout using Circle Circus and Three Little Words. Michele was excited to finally get it but, when she opened the card up she gave a squeal of delight to see this bouquet of flowers!Rachel saw the idea on line but didn't remember where. She made the flowers

Marthanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-67852998788959060072011-04-21T15:39:00.009-04:002011-06-27T15:45:35.598-04:00

This beauitful paper, Paisley Petals, will be in the new Stampin'Up! 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog coming out in July but, it is also available as a special "Sneak Peak" promotion through April 30th. The designs to me are gorgeous and it coordinates with 10 of our Stampin'Up! colors (Bravo Burgundy, Tangerine Tango, Marina Mist, River Rock, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Cajun Craze,

Marthanoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-10863200192158701052011-04-20T16:43:00.010-04:002011-06-27T15:46:00.370-04:00

I've got a box of Easter goodies to accompany these cards headed up to my sons at University of Florida. I wish I could give it to them in person but, this is the week before final exams. On the bright side, I'll be seeing them next week!!This is a 5 1/2" square card. I used the Nursery Suite Specialty paper as my starting point and added Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze and Regal Rose colors in

Marthanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-86418595422716962472011-04-14T11:41:00.005-04:002011-06-27T15:46:28.072-04:00

Make full flowers, buds, just opening flowers, even wilting flowers with the Build a Blossom stamp set. Mix and match the images with Stampin'Up!'s inks and papers to create your perfect flower!Today's project is for this week's Pals Paper Arts challenge. And you've probably already guessed the challenge ~ flowers.The vines were created using the Tasteful Trim Die and trimmed with Paper Snips

Marthanoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-15739635471897608242011-04-13T18:03:00.012-04:002011-06-27T15:46:50.665-04:00

My projects today use the Eat Chocolate stamp set. What a fun set! All four of these images speak my language!The card is supposed to be a candy bar. Use your imagination. I used the emboss resist technique on the inside piece. The image is embossed with White Stampin' Emboss Powder on Glossy White card stock. The piece is then sponged with Early Espresso Classic ink using a Sponge Dauber and

Marthanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-14134350285125888452011-04-12T05:30:00.012-04:002011-06-27T15:47:22.083-04:00

Welcome to the April Pals Hop! This month we are featuring wedding and Mother's Day projects for your inspiration. I hope you enjoyed the projects from stop number 1, Carmen Sublasky's Creative Stamptuary. I'm stop number 2 on the Pals Hop and am glad you've stopped by!I've created wedding projects for your enjoyment! Weddings are expensive enough and one way to keep the costs down is to make

Marthanoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-38292451017248973052011-04-07T21:53:00.008-04:002011-06-27T15:47:43.378-04:00

With some help form a couple of friends, we made 24 journals. Each one with a different cover and design. Inside is a notepad and pocket. These two were made from Designer Series paper in the Occasions Mini - Botanical Gazette and Sweet Stitches. A great little gift and a great way to use extra Designer Series paper you have laying around. The directions are here and here.I leave this

Marthanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-17744913407531470492011-04-05T10:53:00.011-04:002011-06-27T15:48:04.444-04:00

I received this cute card as a thank you from Donna Griffith at Stampin'Up! for being a Regional Conference presenter in Orlando two weeks ago. It was a great time with old and new friends. Lots of project ideas and even time to stamp a few projects though I think I talked more than I stamped!The stamp set used in this card is Bold Blossom available in the Occasions Mini catalog. It's a small

Marthanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-69484689611516628412011-04-04T12:35:00.013-04:002011-06-27T15:48:37.914-04:00

Join me the first Sunday of the month from 2-4pm for Beginning Rubber Stamping & Card Making Class. Each month we create 4 projects; a Clean & Simple layout card, a Special Technique card, a Unique Fold card, and a 3 dimensional project. Here are three of the projects we completed yesterday.This first project has no layers. How quick and easy is that!! Use any stamp set to make a collage in the

Marthanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-4364915872137918552011-03-31T07:09:00.008-04:002011-06-27T15:49:12.121-04:00

Today's challenge at Pals Paper Arts is a technique challenge using punches.It just so happened my 9 year old, Michele, wanted to make a card yesterday for her sister in college. Yesterday's post featured Rachel's card to her. Michele saw a card in an old Stampin'Up! magazine, Stampin' Success by Jackie Topa (June 2010). This card is cased from Jackie's and was created by Michele.I remember

Marthanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-78359848797915410862011-03-30T18:52:00.007-04:002011-06-27T15:49:46.944-04:00

It has been a busy week with not a lot of time to create so I thought I would share a project by my daughter, Rachel. Michele was thrilled to find this card in the mailbox today. They've decided to become penpals so Michele spent the afternoon making her own card which will be featured tomorrow.Rachel enjoys card making as a hobby to relax from college classes. I love her creation. I don't

Marthanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-28588165435517909582011-03-28T19:31:00.010-04:002011-06-28T09:40:16.716-04:00

These cards were cased from a card by Mary Fish. I love the clean, simple look of this card. The sentiment is from You're a Gem stamp set. Everyone of the sentiments will fit perfectly in the 1 3/8" Circle punch. This set is available in the Occasions Mini catalog through April 30.I used the In Colors for all three cards; Peach Parfait, Concord Crush, and Blushing Bride. The beauty of

Marthanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-90181013651886365582011-03-24T06:00:00.001-04:002011-06-28T09:42:33.828-04:00

This week I have the honor of being the Featured Artist for Pals Paper Arts.The challenge is to use embossing in some form on the project.I love taking these challenges to extremes so I embossed the entire card in the Square Lattice Embossing Folder and the Big Shot.I first designed the card adhering the flower, sentiment and grass to a layer of Whisper White card stock. I then ran the layer

Marthanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-25401723569709844302011-03-23T11:37:00.009-04:002011-06-28T10:54:57.361-04:00

I've seen these around the SU demonstrator world. Don't know who had the original idea but all that packaging SU puts our product in is gold! These cute little gifts are made from the Clear Block boxes. Great little door prizes or hostess gifts. Put in stamps, embellishments, ink spots, fabric, or buttons. Add a bow and a tag and you've got customers and downline who will be excited to

Marthanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-82824664166604700042011-03-21T13:20:00.012-04:002011-06-28T09:44:56.210-04:00

Get the Bliss stamp set Free during Sale-a-brationIt's Monday again and another Mojo Sketch. My project uses the Sale-a-bration set, Bliss and incorporates the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Clear Embossing powder on the butterfly, sponging along the image edges and slivers of Newsprint Designer Series Paper creating a flower.Vintage is always a stretch for me. I gave a big sigh and cheer

Marthanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-25940636178365796852011-03-19T13:09:00.007-04:002011-06-28T09:45:13.722-04:00

This flip flop wished a 9 year old Happy Birthday at her Tropical Party last night. I didn't have a template so I traced one of my own flip flops onto paper and reduced the size on my copier. I then took my final card size and reduced it just a smidge on my copier to make the inside layer. The final card is about 8" long in Melon Mambo card stock. To make the "thong" part, I just kept

Marthanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-19145690546384488542011-03-17T10:40:00.016-04:002011-06-28T09:45:53.174-04:00

Happy St. Patrick's Day!I don't know if my daughter's class has caught any leprechauns yet but, I will keep you posted. We are celebrating St. Patrick's Day with corn beef & cabbage this evening even though we are not Irish. I found a crock pot recipe that uses orange juice to cook it in. I have no idea what to expect but, I know dinner is cooking and that makes my day!The women of our church

Marthanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-61647397435783760972011-03-14T10:51:00.012-04:002011-06-28T09:49:26.001-04:00

Another great sketch for Mojo Monday. I'm going to take advantage of it being St. Patrick's Day this week and enjoy using lots of my favorite color, green! Garden Green and Wild Wasabi make up my "green" pallet. The designer series paper is from Woodland Walk and the image is from the stamp set Got Treats. I added some Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds to give the shamrock some bling. I

Marthanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-21000253660457873902011-03-11T13:29:00.013-05:002011-06-30T13:58:15.650-04:00

Next week my daughter's 4th grade class is going to build Leprechaun traps. I don't know much about Leprechaun catching, never having caught one before but, I think those "crafty" Leprechaun's would like these cute treat holders. If not, I know Michele's class will!The purse was cut out of Certainly Celery card stock and 2 shamrocks from the Got Treats stamp set were stamped on Whisper White

Marthanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-73211615660984865702011-03-10T18:00:00.006-05:002011-06-28T09:50:39.451-04:00

This week's challenge at Pals Paper Arts is an inspiration challenge using this Spring/Easter bonnet.Now you may be wondering how this bonnet inspired this card. I chose the woven hat as my jumping off point to create this 5x5" card. To create the woven piece: I cut a 5" square piece of Play Date Designer Series Paper and using my scoring tool and Hobby Blade cut vertical slits 1/2" apart

Marthanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-59779382827518314582011-03-08T06:00:00.002-05:002011-06-28T09:51:04.983-04:00

Welcome to the March Pals Hop! We are showcasing Spring and Easter projects for your inspiration and enjoyment. You've arrived from my "pal" Linda Callahan's blog, Stampin Seasons. I'm stop number 5 on the March Pals Hop and I'm thrilled you've arrived!My project owes a big "Thank You" to Regina, the Stampin' Bean, who posted a flower basket a year ago which I've turned into an Easter Egg

Marthanoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-16214823001254172362011-03-08T05:59:00.002-05:002011-06-28T09:51:40.212-04:00

If you find yourself off course, click on any of the links below and you'll be back on track!Angela R - http://stampinawaywithangela.blogspot.com Barbara Chatzkel -- www.takeoutpaperarts.com Carmen Sublasky - www.creativestamptuary.com Linda Callahan – www.stampinseasons.blogspot.com Martha Stewart - http://www.seasonsofstamping.com Mary Fish -- http://stampinpretty.com Joanna Munster -

Marthanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-15164636625077988352011-03-07T16:56:00.007-05:002011-06-28T09:52:21.437-04:00

What a fun sketch today at Mojomonday! Lots of possibilities.I chose Growing Green Stamp set and Woodland Walk Designer Series paper with its coordinating colors of Crumb Cake, Garden Green and Very Vanilla. I also added in some Pear Pizzazz and River Rock colors because they fit together so perfectly with the project.I used every image in the set in some form on this card. Some are stamped

Marthanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-9818072245451989532011-03-04T09:53:00.009-05:002011-06-28T09:52:58.682-04:00

Two little girls hugging each other, how cute is that. I loved The Nicest Things stamp set the first time I saw it. It reminds me of a book I had when I was a little girl, "A Friend Is Someone Who Likes Me". I just Googled it to see if it was still around and it is! Too funny! I digress though. Today's project combines the Wednesday Sketch Challenge from SplitCoast Stampers and the Color

Marthanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-82670136848001953202011-03-03T12:37:00.006-05:002011-03-03T13:43:31.151-05:00

This week's challenge at Pals Paper Arts is a color challenge ~ Soft Suede, Baja Breeze & Crumb Cake.After fussing with a design for a good hour, I started over and decided to Keep It Simple & Sane (KISS).These three colors are the colors in Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper. My card is a 4 1/4" square card. The triangles were made by cutting a square of Elegant Soiree Designer Series paper

Marthanoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-88946228341516480112011-02-28T14:46:00.008-05:002011-02-28T16:26:19.532-05:00

Monday always brings a new sketch at MojoMonday. Today's sketch had a round or square option. I think this is the first round card I've made. I used my Big Shot and the Scallop Circle die and placed a standard 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card base over it with the card fold just below the top of the die. To make the two circle layers I used my Circle Scissors Plus. I have to say at first I was

Marthanoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-91903290607708870782011-02-24T13:44:00.005-05:002011-02-24T15:13:22.052-05:00

I have been playing with the new Create a Cupcake stamp set and coordinating Build-a-Cupcake punch. What I like about this set is that it gives you lots of options to make quick and easy cards.I repeated the center panel to show some of the other options. You can create your own basket of cherries or bucket of flowers! The cherries were stamped using our Stampin' Write markers and then punched

Marthanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-68633471006479643272011-02-18T12:53:00.014-05:002011-06-28T10:05:35.807-04:00

Today's card was created by my friend and upline, Adriana Benitez at Escape2Stamp. It almost looks like the flowers are moving! It's just beautiful and a perfect set for spring. She used the Awash with Flowers stamp set, Stampin'Up!s Water color Crayons, and lots of beautiful Rich Razzleberry colors. The sentiment is from the Sincere Salutations stamp set. You can check out all the details on

Marthanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-36161532993306925692011-02-18T10:08:00.008-05:002011-06-28T09:55:06.500-04:00

This week's challenge from Pals Paper Arts is a sketch challenge.This is my first time using Stampin'Up!s Create a Cupcake stamp set with coordinating Build-a-Cupcake punch. This is such a fun set to use. Lot's of choices and possibilities with this set. Fun images, sweet sentiments, AMAZING punch that coordinates with the stamp set. These two are definite "Winners" in my opinion!I've paired

Marthanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-47222734271475248282011-02-16T20:25:00.010-05:002011-06-28T10:03:09.671-04:00

Notes & Details is a new set in the Occasions Mini catalog. Perfect for scrap booking, it also has great elements for card making as well.This birthday card is for my son, Jacob, who is turning 19 this weekend. My first thought was to write down some details or encouraging words for him on the lined panel. I'm liking the clean empty lines though so, I may just leave it blank.If you like scrap

Marthanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-8337083304674195642011-02-11T09:47:00.011-05:002011-02-11T10:37:00.216-05:00

This January I presented a challenge to members of my downline, a Sale-a-bration Challenge. They were given a list of tasks to choose from to complete. The more tasks you completed the more chance you had of winning. The prize being a Stampin'Up! gift certificate from me.We have a great group of demonstrators spread out from Italy to Minnesota and in between. The challenge was by choice as

Marthanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-57645993426068432152011-02-09T15:16:00.007-05:002011-06-28T10:55:33.549-04:00

Today's project is for a little boy who got a bad case of the flue, landing him in the hospital. I'm hoping this bright card using the Celebrations Designer Series paper and Celebrations Quick Accents will do the trick. The stamp set I used for the card is Wellness Wishes. I don't know which I like more the band aid or the cute dog.Hiding in this cute little Origami box are some Happy Meal

Marthanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-53013745602778180492011-02-08T13:37:00.007-05:002011-06-28T10:05:14.639-04:00

My dad, a very wise man, once told me "Martha, never lose your sense of humor". I'm reminded of that today as I post another attempt at the "vintage look". My coffee spilled? It fell under my car tire? I did this on purpose?I had fun making it and laughed out loud to myself quite a few times so, it's all good! The card is actually growing on me.I used the Love Letter Designer Series paper

Marthanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-65872445145480290092011-02-07T12:08:00.009-05:002011-06-28T09:57:50.424-04:00

I know a lot of you have just about had it with all the cold weather. So I'm sending you some Florida heat waves and a little bit of sunshine with today's project!The bright Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper, Friends Never Fade stamp set, and Beautiful Wings Embosslit are sure to brighten up your day.Of course a good sketch is a great starting point and Mojo Monday always has one to begin

Marthanoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-20952435102009407092011-02-03T09:21:00.006-05:002011-02-03T10:22:26.431-05:00

I was so "juiced" about learning how to rubber stamp and make cards 3 years ago. I attended my first Stampin'Up! Convention the summer of 2008 and purchased this stamp with our Statement of the Heart on it. Three years later, when I look at this stamp, I still get just as juiced!Every Stampin'Up! catalog is to me like the Sears Wish Book we used to get as a child at Christmas time. (I know I'm

Marthanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-89163858524369731802011-02-02T12:37:00.007-05:002011-02-02T13:14:50.231-05:00

Today's projects were created by a member of my downline, Dawn Symeon. She recently became a demonstrator and has been "cranking" out the cards!She's made great use of the I {Heart} Hearts set, from her starter kit, in creating her cards. She doesn't own a paper cutter yet and cut out all the pieces by hand! I couldn't even tell. I love the shading she used around the edges and love how she

Marthanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-44953371776139424642011-02-01T10:55:00.016-05:002011-02-01T12:04:20.689-05:00

Inspired by a card from Stampin'Up!'s 2011 Leadership conference.3 +one Anniversary SpecialCelebrating 3 years with Stampin'Up! and looking forward to year number 4!Thank you for your support, encouragement, and business!Purchase 3 Stampin'Up! items of your choice and receive a 40% discount off every 3rd item.This is a Seasons Of Stamping promotion good only on Thursday, February 3rd. The

Marthanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-7691361443003459562011-01-31T15:57:00.015-05:002011-01-31T16:59:55.383-05:00

Today's project is cased from a card by Jen Sannes. I love the colors with the Vintage Vogue stamp set; Wild Wasabi, Not Quite Navy & Rich Razzleberry. Sometimes you just want a shade difference in your inks and embellishments. The green ink in this card is Old Olive and the satin ribbon is Certainly Celery. The purple ink is Rich Razzleberry and the Vintage Flower Adornment is Rose Red. 3

Marthanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-15737078714192939472011-01-27T06:00:00.004-05:002011-06-28T09:59:49.262-04:00

I'm honored to be the Featured Artist for this week's Pals Paper Arts challenge! And the challenge is.....Clean & Simple tied up with a Bow!I chose the new stamp set Eat Chocolate available in the new Occasions Mini catalog. I love the sentiment because really, good friends and chocolate rate up there pretty high on the "happy" list of many women. I know they do for me!This card is quick and

Marthanoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-385715209978617882011-01-25T13:32:00.020-05:002011-06-28T10:01:38.436-04:00

Click here to view catalog in .pdf formIt's sounds a bit corny but it is time to Sale-a-brate! Sale-a-bration is Stampin'Up!s biggest promotion of the year. Sale-a-brate YOU by rewarding yourself with FREE Stampin'Up! products for the amazing cards, gifts, and scrapbook pages you create all year long! Here's how:{SPEND}Spend $50 in Stampin'Up! products and earn one FREE Sale-a-bration product

Marthanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-48512859066875184252011-01-23T06:00:00.001-05:002011-06-28T10:06:40.041-04:00

Today's project was my attempt at the vintage look. I combined the Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper and Fabric, the Vintage Flower Adornments, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Basic Pearls, and the new Mother of Mine Stamp.I sponged some of the edges with Always Artichoke ink, crinkled up other edges, and unraveled the fabric edges to try and give it that aged look. The fabric was

Marthanoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-25982951970606159652011-01-22T15:05:00.007-05:002011-01-22T21:18:33.322-05:00

What do you get when you put 11 females, chocolate, strawberries, and a whole bunch of Stampin'Up! products?A lot of fun, fellowship, a fabulous cards!We created Thank You cards for our local Pregnancy Resources to send out to their new mom's.Everyone did an amazing job putting aside their card making fears and creating beautiful cards for the new moms.We made three different cards. This one is

Marthanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-20666234181737497392011-01-19T10:20:00.002-05:002011-06-30T13:57:52.255-04:00

In December I was thrilled to receive two awards of recognition.The first was from Pals Paper Arts' Best Dressed List of 2010. My November project was selected to be part of this amazing list of projects. Thank You PPA Design Team!I was also given the Stylish Blogger Award by Donna Centamore, at Butternut Sage Designs. Thank you Donna for the honor. One of the stipulations is to share 8

Marthanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-34814630442873513682011-01-16T16:13:00.010-05:002011-01-17T15:49:46.856-05:00

Today's project was created by one of my downline, Kim Lundstrom. She is one creative lady! I loved how she combined the Celebrations Designer Series paper, Celebrations Quick Accents and the Party Hearty stamp set. The colors, layers and accents make this a fun birthday card! Kim's card exemplifies why I love Stampin'Up! products. Stampin'Up! products coordinate! There won't be a trip back

Marthanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-65631762571724997142011-01-11T05:35:00.002-05:002011-06-28T10:56:06.560-04:00

Welcome to the January Pals Hop! This month the Stampin' Pretty Pals are show casing Valentine themed projects for your enjoyment and inspiration! If you've arrived from Kylies Crafty Corner, I'm stop number four on the January Pals Hop. I hope you've enjoyed the Valentine's projects so far. There's lots more to come so keep on "hopping"! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the

Marthanoreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-56594114603257546302011-01-11T05:34:00.000-05:002011-01-11T05:35:09.976-05:00

1. Mike Funke -- http://stampin-style.typepad.com 2. Mary Fish -- http://stampinpretty.com 3. Kylie Nicolosi www.kyliescraftycorner.blogspot.com 4. Martha Stewart www.SeasonsOfStamping.com 5. Joanna Munster -- www.inspiredbystampin.com 6. Melissa Ordelheide www.naturalstampin.com 7. Nicole Watt www.impressionsbynicole.com 8. Stephanie Uzee http://

Marthanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-18725492437034531922011-01-08T10:52:00.011-05:002011-06-28T10:11:45.687-04:00

I love this stamp set! The prayer tree in the Thoughts and Prayers stamp set is simple, peaceful, & just beautiful. I struggled a bit when I added the ribbon not wanting it to be frilly but loving the look it added to the card. I have three cards I will be sending to young women who have lost someone they love and am hoping a little beauty during difficult times will bring a smile to their

Marthanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-60737003063640968442011-01-04T09:01:00.014-05:002011-06-28T10:12:26.772-04:00

I've combined two challenges today. The sketch is from MojoMonday and the colors, Poppy Parade, Silver, and White, are from today's Splitcoast Tuesday Color Challenge. I think Poppy Parade is going to be a hit for Valentine's Day! The stamp set is the new Filled With Love stamp set available now but not pictured in either of the present catalogs. It has a great variety of images to make

Marthanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-7419360155847189912011-01-02T15:39:00.006-05:002011-06-28T10:12:43.486-04:00

I know the holidays are at an end but I wanted to share two cards I received from a friend and downline of mine, Kim Lundstrom. Her technique is clean, simple and classic. It is also apparent she is a great bow tier!She mailed them in clear envelopes which was really neat to see when I opened up the mailbox. I would imagine many people got to enjoy her cards as they traveled to Florida!

Marthanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-81113904825316905232010-12-30T10:34:00.007-05:002011-06-28T10:12:57.098-04:00

One would think that of all people, a Stampin'Up! demonstrator would get cards out on time! In order to catch the coat tails of Christmas as it leaves, I decided to send out a "Let It Snow" card cause you know it's snowing somewhere!Yesterday I spent the day making 40 of these cards using pretty much the same layout; Big On Christmas stamp set, Candy Cane Christmas Designer Series paper,

Marthanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-48212408827306909092010-12-28T11:17:00.004-05:002011-06-28T10:13:22.355-04:00

I've been tied up by 4 elves that invaded my home before Christmas! I freed my hands long enough to type this quick post out. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!As soon as I can create another diversion, I will escape again to my creative corner and post a project.Till Then!

Marthanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-33875855284459565002010-12-16T15:20:00.009-05:002011-06-28T10:56:23.720-04:00

Yesterday I helped my sister-in-law make these adorable designer bags for some of her family and friends. They are small 5" high and about 1" wide bags that could hold cards or gift cards. It was fun to jazz them up with Stampin'Up!s paper, ribbon and embellishments.The template for this project came from Becky Robert's Inkin' Idaho site. This is one of three templates in her .pdf. Cute, cute,

Marthanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-68874048719324454672010-12-15T08:11:00.007-05:002011-06-28T10:56:42.654-04:00

It is cold in Florida!! No more shorts and t-shirts for a while. We are pulling out every possible long sleeve piece of clothing we can find. Yesterday my daughter wore her PJ top to school because it had... long sleeves. Today I did find her one lone turtle neck in the bottom of a clothes bin. If I keep the laundry going, I think we can make it through this cold spell without making

Marthanoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-40525982932898745502010-12-09T06:00:00.001-05:002011-06-28T10:18:29.399-04:00

Today's challenge at Pals Paper Arts is an Inspiration Challenge using this picture. So what inspired me? - the frosty, winter scene; the mix of white and off whites; the layout; the delicate jewelry.Now if you were to look at me on most any day you wouldn't see much jewelry or bling on me except my wedding ring. I believe I repel jewelry! I remember I dated a boy in high school whose parents

Marthanoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-52881340198595714552010-12-07T08:43:00.006-05:002010-12-07T09:07:05.298-05:00

I made this card at a recent workshop I attended by Adriana at Escape to Stamp. This is a great card to demonstrate. It uses all the images from A Cardinal Christmas stamp set; the branches are inked with VersaMark on the Real Red card stock; the cardinal is spotlighted in Real Red ink; Merry Christmas in Old Olive ink; and the main sentiment inside the card.Along the edge of the Jolly Holiday

Marthanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-58473472736055736702010-12-06T12:58:00.004-05:002011-06-28T10:18:54.673-04:00

It's a great sketch at MojoMonday and perfect for Christmas. I pulled out Jolliest Time of the Year with its fun sketch line images and paired it with the Candy Cane Christmas Specialty Paper. My color palette is Baja Breeze, Real Red, Garden Green, and Whisper White.The snow glitters on Santa and the tree created using Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds. Crystal Effects is a great way to

Marthanoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-79979825351817806532010-12-05T12:17:00.005-05:002010-12-05T16:14:10.932-05:00

I created this card for my daughter who was attending a Hanukkah meal this afternoon. God never ceases to amaze me as unexpected circumstances brought me to her friend's home and I was warmly invited to share in their meal of potato latkes, beef brisket, apple sauce,... I was given a brief explanation of Hanukkah, as the celebration of the time God turned a tiny amount of oil into 8 days of

Marthanoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-69178176817319155312010-12-03T16:03:00.015-05:002011-06-28T10:19:43.589-04:00

Do you have a spot in your house that has excess spilling out? Every time I walk by my excess stamps I get this pain in my stomach. So my pain is your gain. Put a bundle together for $12 plus actual shipping if you need it shipped. All stamps are in good to like new condition and a few have never been used. These are all retired Stampin'Up! products. Contact me if you have any questions or

Marthanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-52911922213478008482010-12-01T11:29:00.005-05:002011-06-28T10:20:33.593-04:00

A quick post this morning as I head off to my daughter's school today. This project is for the Wednesday Sketch Challenge at SplitCoast Stampers. The Christmas Collage stamp is a beautiful image but is sometimes difficult to use. The image is embossed in gold embossing powder over Kraft card stock, I love the look it gives. And I'm still loving the Champagne Glass Glitter. It really does

Marthanoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-6477718545989769262010-11-30T06:18:00.004-05:002011-06-28T10:20:56.344-04:00

Today's color challenge at SplitCoast is to combine Real Red, Old Olive, and River Rock colors. Not a very difficult challenge but I often spend way too long trying to come up with my project. Today I was determined to finish it quickly and here it is! Sometimes you just have to make it and not look back!I'm enjoying the look that dry embossing gives a stamped image. I used the Square Lattice

Marthanoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-64547453532449141972010-11-29T08:46:00.008-05:002010-11-29T10:38:42.160-05:00

As I've written before, one of the best benefits of being a Stampin'Up! demonstrator is the friendships you build with other demonstrators. These women and men seem to have many of the same characteristics. They are an amazing group of caring, encouraging, and sharing people. It's a great environment to work in. Today is the birthday of one of these amazing demonstrators, Mary Fish. Happy

Marthanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-5877431904199933722010-11-28T16:39:00.004-05:002011-06-28T10:21:15.757-04:00

I still have the birthday blog candy. The next random number was 14, "Renee from Oz". Rene said...Hi Martha,one thing on my bucket list is swimming with Dolphins. I will be 70 in just over a year, aaaaaagh it's that close, I would like to do it then. Hsppy Birthday!!!Rene from OZ xoEmail me your mailing address and I will put the rub-ons in the mail to you! You'll have 24 hours to get back to

Marthanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-31128964305840475562010-11-27T09:56:00.008-05:002011-06-28T10:22:26.274-04:00

I received this card yesterday from a "cyber stampin' Pal". We've never met but the friendships you create in the Stampin'Up! world are truly awesome. Thanks Carla for the beautiful card! It is like opening a gift when you open the envelope of a hand made card. I'm sure many of you feel the same way. This card used lots of Perfect Plum. Perfect Plum card stock, Perfect Plum Designer Series

Marthanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-37240478254017739312010-11-26T08:45:00.005-05:002011-06-28T10:23:44.597-04:00

I thought it would be fun to give a birthday gift today as it's MY BIRTHDAY! This is a package of Play Date rub ons. They are easy to use on any paper project.As I am a bit over half a century, I'm thinking about things I should have on my bucket list. I really liked the movie, The Bucket List. The idea of not wasting your time on fear and worry and instead living life to its fullest needs to

Marthanoreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2486211393525739596.post-38002444053803361712010-11-25T18:45:00.006-05:002011-06-28T10:24:24.520-04:00

November is a big month for birthdays in our family. Today's project is for my niece who is turning 17. The sketch challenge at Pals Paper Arts and the fun Play Date Designer Series paper were a perfect match for today's project! I love all the bright happy colors in this paper!The sentiment is from the Perfect Punches stamp set and goes with the Wide Oval punch.Well, tomorrow is my birthday!

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Today's sketch challenge at SplitCoast Stampers was just what I needed to get me going on this birthday card. This is for my sweet husband's birthday. Since it is fall somewhere I decided to create a "fallish" card using the Lovely as a Tree stamp set and shading the ground with my Stampin' Pastels to imitate fall leaves, of course. I also shaded the sky with the gray pastel. The rest of the

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I received this card from my upline, Adriana at Escape2Stamp. I'm calling it a variation on the Joy Fold card. I love the layout and the simplicity of the image from the Awash with Flowers stamp set. The colors are So Saffron, Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla combined with a piece of Woodland Walk Designer Series paper and I'm not sure the name of the other piece. The Scallop Trim Border punch

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It is hard to believe Stampin'Up! can top last weeks Simply Amazing Starter Kit promotion but, they've come pretty close this week. Before you head out to begin the Christmas shopping, check what Stampin'Up! is calling an Online Spectacular.The facts:Free shipping on orders of $150 or moreSelect Stampin'Up! products are discounted from 30-50%My Digital Studio software is 50% off - That's $39.98!

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Here is one in a set of six monogram cards I created for a couple of my customers. This is a quick card to recreate and went together easily in assembly line fashion. The Whisper White card base has a 4"x5 1/4" piece of Pacific Point card stock stamped with snow flakes from the Snow Swirled stamp set and VersaMark and then dry embossed with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder and the Big Shot.I

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It has been a while since I've done a challenge at SplitCoast Stampers. The Friday Free for All Challenge was to create a "thank you" card. Seems very appropriate for this time of year. And Day of Gratitude seemed to me the perfect choice for the stamp set.The large floral image in the center was inked using 3 different Stampin' Write Markers, Old Olive, More Mustard, and Cajun Craze. It

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