Touches of Texture, Stampin Up

I am so addicted to my paper and stamping.

I needed a card for my Niece. Who is attending UW Oshkosh for a conference this week.

I was finally able to sit down at about 10:00 pm.

Usually, I'm sleeping by 10 pm.

Well, time got away from me, and by the time I finished the card, it was 1:30 am.

What???

How in the world did I manage to lose that much time, and not realize how late it was?

Simple......

I'm an addict to all things Paper!

I wanted to break out the new stamp set  "Touches Of Texture".

I love the stamp set, and the background textures it offers.

This set reminds me of the wild flowers we see when driving the Rustic Roads in Wisconsin.

Which are all in bloom now.

Top view to show the pop ups.

Enjoy the warm weather and sunshine!

Happy Stamping!

Stampin Up products used:

Stamp sets used: Touches of Texture, You've got This

Card stock: Whisper white, Wisteria Wonder, Blackberry Bliss

Ink used: Staz On Jet Black, Hello Honey, Regal Rose, Wisteria Wonder,

 Lucky Limeade, Blackberry Bliss.

Other : Wink Of Stella, Decorative Label punch, Project Life Corner Rouder

Father's Day, My Biker Dad!

Father's Day is this weekend.

As always, I'm a little late with my creation.

Dad, Don't Look till it comes in the Mail!!!!!

Everyone thinks they have the best Dad in the world.

My Dad really is the Best Dad in the World.

I Love you, Dad!

I wanted to create just the right card for him.

 I found the perfect stamp set in the new catalog.

ONE WILD RIDE

I waited, and waited for my Stampin Up order to come,

 so I could use this stamp set to make an awesome card, for an Awesome Dad.

Then I got it.

And guess what?

I had a brain block. 

I couldn't figure out how I wanted to use this stamp.

 I only knew, this was the perfect stamp to use for my Dad.

My Awesome Dad!

What to do, what to do ?????

 I went on Pinterest for ideas. 

Thank you to Stampyourartout.com , I found an idea.

Although I've seen this form of pop up card before, I've not tried it.

I liked her idea for the card, so from there I created a similar card.

 I love the extra pop up inside.

Here is My take on her original idea.....

(no peeking Dad)

Lighting wasn't that great, so I tried again.

A top view shows how I did the pop ups in my card.

I had fun making this card. I like the fold style, and I'll have to create more cards with this fold.

Happy Father's Day to all Dads!

Thank you to ALL who inspire me, and I hope to inspire others.

Happy Stamping!!!!

Stampin Up Products used:

Card stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Silver foil, Smoky Slate

Ink: Basic Gray

Stamp sets: One Wild Ride, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Remarkable You Card

Hello Again!

Its been a long time.

Life has a funny way of keeping me busy.

I had some time to make a few cards. I made some cards for friends, that I can't wait to share.

Easy cards, however time consuming. It was relaxing to sit in my room, stamp, paint and create.

Here is what I came up with:

I was browsing Pinterest and found a pretty card to CASE.

However, I didn't have all the products needed to create the same card.

So using the idea, I swapped out stamps, keeping the same color theme.

Some of the products used on this card, are retired, but any of the new ribbons would replace what I've used, beautifully.

Happy Stamping!

Stampin Up Product list -

Cardstock: Crumb cake, Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe

Inks: Jet Black Staz On, Lucky Limeade, Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake

Stamp sets: Remarkable You, Timeless Textures, Hardwood, Honeycomb Hello

Other: Calypso Coral ribbon, Hexagon Thinlits Die, Aqua Painters

Butterfly Thinlits Dies, Pop up card

This die set is amazing.

Easy to work with, and makes beautiful cards.

Unfortunately, as we speak this die set is unavalable. 

No word as to when it will come back or if it will.

So this post is only a show and tell for those who already have the

Butterfly Die set from Stampin up.

I saw a card on Pinterest, with this set as a pop up butterfly.

However there were no directions.

I understand the simple mechanics of pop ups and had to give the card a try.

Here it is. My version.....

I plan to post directions as soon as I have the time to create photos and instuctions to go with the photos. 

This butterfly die, makes a beautiful pop up card!

Happy Stamping

2014 Mini Catalog, Ornamental Pine

I am playing with the new stamp sets from the

New 2014 Stampin Up, Holiday Mini Catalog.

Ornamental Pine, (135107)

 Is a great stamp set to get the Holidays rolling.

 

As well, the Trim The Tree DSP Paper stack.

The perfect coordinating Holiday paper.

 

I can't wait to share this card in class!

 

 

 

Another fun Stamp set....

Mingle All The Way (135773)

And the Beautiful, 12 x12 DSP All Is Calm.

 

Contact me August 28, 2014 - January 5, 2015

to order these products.

Or come to one of my classes listed in Events!

Happy Stamping!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Blended Bloom, Mini Scrapbook

I'm kind of on a Mini Scrapbook thing, right now.

Making mini scrapbooks are great gifts for the special people in your life.

They appreciate the work you put into it and the photos of family and friends you've added.

You can't go wrong with mini scrapbooks!

 

I used old Designer Series paper, to decorate this book.

Since I'm a paper hoarder, it was a good thing to use the last of this paper on the book.

 

I also used the Blended Bloom, Stampin Up, set (135906)

And the New Stampin Blendabilities work perfect with this stamp set.

 

This 6 x 6 Mini Scrapbook is the easiest to make.

 

Take one 12 x 12 card stock, and score at 6 inches.

Turn  1/4 turn and score at 6 inches again.

Cut on score line, from the bottom, up to the center.

Fold all score lines, And decorate at desired.

 

Seriously, you can't get any easier than that!

Here is my finished Mini Book.

 

Front

 

Inside, flaps folded up

 

Inside, flaps down

 

Happy Stamping!

 

 



Truly Greatful, Mini File Folder Scrapbook

I can't wait to teach my Stamping Friends, how to create a Mini Scrapbook.

These are so darn cute and easy to make.

 

I used the Truly Greatful, Stampin Up set. (131733)

And a retired DSP.

I love any idea that alows me to use up old Designer Series papers.

Christmas is just around the corner and this is a beautiful gift giving idea.

 

Front Cover.

 

 

Inside.

 

 

Opened to inside, with two flaps open at bottom and two pockets at top.

Just needs photos!

 

 

Mini Manilla File Folder Scrapbook Instructions

 

1.  Cut off tabs on both sides of folder.  ½ inch.
2. With center fold at top of cutting board, cut folder at 11 1/2 inches.
3.   Using a score board, turn center fold towards the left of scoreboard, score at 5 ¾ inches.
4. Turn folder, with center fold towards the top of score board, score at 5 ¾
5. Open folder. Cut away bottom, side rectangles.
6.  Starting from center score line on bottom, Cut up the center score line, to the crossing score line.
7. Fold short flaps at top side in towards the center score line. These will be pockets.
8.  Fold the 2 larger, bottom flaps, up.
9.  Cover everything with designer papers, stamp and decorate!

 

 

 



Valentines Box Card

One more Box card!

This one is a Valentines for my son. I plan to sneak it into his lunch box.

I can't think of a batter surprise at lunch time!

 

I did not use Stampin Up paper but the Stamps, dies and punches are all Stampin Up!

I used The Monstermaniacs stamp set (134972) for his box card. I love the little space monsters in this stamp set.

I also used the following dies sets.....

Hearts Framelits (125599)

Apothecary Accents Framelits (127003)

Labels Collection Framelits (125598)

 

(Update on this card... Mar.2nd. He loved it. He had it sitting on his desk for a week!)

And these cute little Valentines treats, he will be handing out to his class mates.

The heart paper is not Stampin Up, however the stamp set is ,

Rev Up the Fun (130523)

 

 

 

Happy Valentines!

 

 

 

 



 

 



Su Birthday Candles

 

 

I add a card to every order as a "Thank you for your order".

Today I created this card for my Favorite cutomers.

I used Stampin Ups Birthday Candles Jumbo Wheel stamp (130111) $8.50

I removed the rubber from the wheel and placed the rubber on

Stampin Ups Clear-Mount Cling Foam (124236) $10.95

 

I cut out the candles for use as a single stamp.

This foam is awesome. It has transformed my old wood stamps into cling stamps,

to use on clear blocks.

 

 I created this card with my new Birthday Candles single stamp.

 

Happy Stamping!!!

 

 

 

 



Su, Thinking of You, 3D Flower Card, Pop up

I have been serching for this card for a long time.

I finally found instructions on how to make this card.

At least one I can understand.

Usually the instructions are in a foreign language.

But this video didn't need words.

Perfect for me.

 

This is my First attempt at the 3D flower Pop up card.

I love it. And I hope to do a card like this for my classes.

I think my friends will love this card too.

 

 

Here is the You Tube video I watched to make this card:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUGrIop_pwo

 

This person did a fantastic job making the video easy to understand and follow.

Good Luck to you!

If you take my classes, we will be making it soon!!!!!

 

Happy Stamping!

SU, Thinking of You

Snow Snow Snow.

I'm ready for spring, however it is snowing like crazy right now.

Nothing to do but sit and stamp.

Not that I'm sad about that!

 

Here I have used Stampin Up's "Thinking of You' Single stamp.

 

I love the layering ability of this single stamp.

 

Just to darn fun!

 

Happy Stamping!

 



SU, Fabulous Florets Wedding Card

Here is a recent wedding card, made for a Friend of mine.

The wedding colors are Red and black.

Using a Z fold and,

Stampin Up's Fabulous Florets stamp set, I embossed and cut out the flowers.

I think the card has an elegant look.

I'm happy with the result.

 

 

Happy Stamping!



SU Ears To You, Easter Cards

Having fun Playing with the New and older stamp sets.

Its another Saturday afternoon and I'm preping for more classes.

 

I am loving these cute little bunnies from,

Stampin' Up!s Ears To You stamp.

 

I'm Thinking Easter!

 

And the perfect gift box to go with this card.........

Found him on Pinterest!

http://pinterest.com/pin/281123201712144214/

 

Stampin' Up!s Everything Eleanor is not a new set, but it sure is a beauty!

I love this set for fun Girly Cards. Pinks and tans are lookin good here.

 

Item number 124164 Clear $26.95

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=124164

 

 

 

And my last creation for today was inspired, again, by a card from pinterest.

The yellow makes me think Spring!

Bordering on Romance stamp set from Stampin' Up!

 

Item number 125482 Clear $21.95

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=125482

 

 

I'm looking forward to warmer weather and sunny days!

Happy Stamping!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Explosion Box

Did some reorganizing in my scraproom. And it never fails, that I find retired papers that must be used. And so, I've been creating again, using retired papers, scraps and whatever else I can find. I honestly can't remember where I saw a picture of and explosion box, made this way. Pintereset, Splitcoast, Stampin connection? I don't know. I just remember looking at the picture for a while and thinking.... I can do this...Easy! So here is my super easy Explosion Box. Happy Stamping!

My Pinterest CAS Cards

I've spent some time on Pinterest. Its a wonderful sight, full of information, ideas and DIY projects for everything you can imagine. For me, I'm addicted to the cards and scrapbooking. Here are a few of my Pinterest projects.

Again I have challenged myself to use only scraps. I am happy with the outcome of these cards. Happy Stamping!