Quick Card Share

Please forgive me if my posts are short and sweet for the next few days.  I hate missing posting, but I'm short on time:)   Don't you think this card would also fit Stampin' Royalty's KISS theme this week?

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Stamp Set(s):Merry & Type
Paper:Letters to Santa, Whisper White, Early Espresso
Ink:Old Olive, Early Espresso, Blushing Bride, Riding Hood Red, Marina Mist
Embellishments:Marina Mist Satin Ribbon (retired)
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals


Big Shot:Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder


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Stampin' Royalty Challenge #91~KISS

This week's Stampin' Royalty Challenge is a fun one... KISS!  Now don't go running out to find someone to lock lips with... KISS stands for Keep it Simple silly!  Try and make a simple yet effective card!  This is such a great idea for Christmas cards as you want whatever you choose to be reproducible!  Don't forget to tie the inside of your card to the theme on the outside of your card!

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Stamp Set(s):Holiday Lineup, Tiny Tags
Paper:Pool Party, Whisper White
Ink:Pool Party
Embellishments:Whisper White Organza, Linen Thread
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:Mini Jewelry Tag
Big Shot:Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
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Hand Stamped Sentiments Theme Challenge 86~ Halloween

First off, let me start by saying thank you for all the wonderful comments later.  I've been running out of steam with adjusting to the back to school schedule and those comments are what motivates me to go down and create each night:)

The theme over at Hand Stamped Sentiments this week is Halloween! I must admit that I've really had fun making Halloween themed projects this year... I've definitely been into it more than past years:)

We made these altered milk cartons as part of club this month but on a bit simpler scale.  I had so much fun making it that I decided to make another for the Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge and dress it up a bit more:)  The Frightful Sight DSP could be used for many themes beyond Halloween:)  I used the new Peek-a-boo Frames Die from the Holiday Mini.  It has so many more uses than depicted in the catalogue (wow... big word:)  Anyway, I used the Shaker Frames to add some more fun details.   The glitter glass was perfect!  If you click on the second photo you can see it at the base of my pumpkin. I'm sure you've been working on some Halloween' ish this week, come and share it with us!

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Clean and Simple Creative Elements

Super quick post today... I'll be back with details later.  It's a Pro-Day for teachers so I'm in meetings all day:)



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Got To Play This Week!

Once I made sure that my "Stamping Chores" were done this week, I got play time.  Now I know some of you are thinking, "How could stamping ever be a chore?"  Well, let's just say that these are the most fun chores I have, but that the items I need to create or prep have deadlines:)

I loved the simplicity of the Mojo Monday Sketch this week and although I would have loved to have added stitching around each of the panels, I set the timer in my craft room for 20 minutes as I NEEDED to go to bed.... didn't WANT to go to bed, but NEEDED:)  This was the perfect card to make as it didn't require any stamping... just a little sponging of edges and assembly:)

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Paper:Beau Chateau DSP, Very Vanilla, Soft Suede

Ink:Soft Suede
Embellishments:Beau Chateau Side Notes, Linen Thread, Subtles Designer Buttons, Soft Suede 1 1/4" Striped Grograin
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals

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Scrapbook Club~ Page One

We're doing something a little different for scrapbook club this month; we doing two separate one page layouts instead of our standard two page layout.  I'll be back to share my second page with you this week:)  I had so much fun playing with the paper daisies for this page!  Colouring these flowers is so simple, and adding Smooch Spritz was AWESOME!  I will admit that I haven't always been a fan of the spray, but I'm feeling very different after my success with my flowers!

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Stamp Set(s):House of Haunts
Paper:Pick Your Poison DSP, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Basic Gray
Ink:Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie
Embellishments:Paper Daisies, Pretties Kit (retired), Designer Buttons (Brights and Neutrals), Dotted Scallop Basic Black Ribbon, Smooch Spritz (Silver Foil and Gold Glow)
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots
Punches:Designer Label Punch, Bitty Punch Pack
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Stampin' Royalty Challenge #90~ Sketch Challenge

This card was a lot of fun to create, although I realized lastnight as I was in bed writing this blog post that I forgot to photograph what was inside the little door.  I thought about heading down and taking the photo, but I think I'll leave it out for a few days until I've had club as we're making this card this week!  I was looking for some buttons as shown in the sketch and nothing was working... I thought that some eyes would add to the "Halloween feel" of the card:)  What do you think?

Make sure to come and play with us at Stampin' Royalty!  I'd love to see what you do with this sketch!


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Stamp Set(s):Teeny Tiny Wishes, House of Haunts
Paper:Basic Black, Whisper White, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Frightful Sight DSP
Ink:Basic Black
Embellishments:White Signo Gel Pen,  Basic Black Scallop Dots Ribbon, Linen Thread
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:Large Oval, Scallop Oval, Wide Oval, Scallop Circle, Jewelry Tag
Big Shot:Peekaboo Frames Die



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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #85~ Impress Us!

Believe me when I tell you that this week's Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge left a MESS on my desk!  The More Mustard layer was stamped in Versamark and I added clear Embossing Powder.  Next, I ran the Cajun Craze cardstock through the  Big Shot using my Fancy Fan Letterpress Plate that I had inked up in Versamark as well.  After it came through, I added the clear embossing powder and set it.  I love how the reverse embossing becomes such a feature when you do this!

So get out those folders, plates and embossing folders and come show us what you come up !  I can't wait to see!


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Stamp Set(s):Day of Gratitude
Paper:More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Ink: More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Old Olive
Embellishments:Early Espresso Quilted Ribbon, Regals Designer Buttons, Linen Thread, Clear Embossing Powder, Beveled Windowpanes
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Big Shot:Fancy Fan Letterpress Plates


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Too Cute!

I've got some great projects ready to share with you this week, but it will have to wait one more day.  I've been working madly on my Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge card, my Stampin' Royalty Challenge card as well as pages for scrapbook club and projects for technique club.  I can't show them yet as I'll give away all the surprises!  Tomorrow I get to share my latest card for Hand Stamped Sentiments!  Make sure to come back and check!

This adorable card was sent to me by my up-up-upline, Kristina!  Her adorable cards always bring a smile to my face!  The colours in this card are a perfect blend and that little pennant across the top is sooooo sweet!


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Thanks for a Great Evening Ladies!

I had so much fun at my Button Buddies Class last week!  We completed 6 3x3 cards, 2 full sized cards and this adorable little gift box to package the 3x3 cards!

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I'll Be Back Later Today

 I've got time down in my room coming today after a CRAZY few days:)  Come back and check later!  But in the mean time, if you missed my newsletter you can check it out here by scanning the QR Code with your mobile device.  If you don't have an app for that, they are often free... amazing little tool!

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Stampin' Royalty Challenge #89~ Inspiration Challenge

This week's Stampin' Royalty Challenge is an inspiration challenge.  Do you not think that it is odd that I look at a picture of cupcakes and see ice cream cones?   Those little cookies sticking out of each cupcake really stuck out in my mind too:)  I'd love for you to come and join us this week and share what this picture inspires you to create!


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Stamp Set(s):Grunge Rock, Crazy for Cupcakes
Paper: So Saffron, Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Domestic Goddess DSP
Ink:So Saffron, Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Signo White Gel Pen
Embellishments:Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, Subtles Designer Buttons, 2011-2013 In Colour Brads, Linen Thread, Dazzling Details
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:Cupcake Builder Punch
Big Shot:Scallop Circle, Clear Circle Die, 3 1/2" Circle Die, Petal Cone Die, Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates


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I've Been Bursting To Tell You!!!!

I've been so excited to share with you that as of this week I am a proud member of the Hand Stamped Sentiments Design Team! It is such an honour to be working with such an incredibly talented group of women!  I'm really looking forward to be putting outside of my comfort zone and sharing my creations with you!  I hope that you'll come and play with us each week!

I really love the theme this week... it is so perfect as the leaves here are a little slow in changing, and I think that I'm truly ready for fall!
 I can't wait to see what you come up with to share and Hand Stamped Sentiments! It was so therapeutic to sit and cut those little leaves out... when I was finished I felt like they were floating on top of a fall puddle:)


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Stamp Set(s):Warmest of Wishes, French Foliage
Paper:Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Neutrals DSP stack
Ink:More Mustard, Cajun craze, Old Olive, Soft Suede
Embellishments:Linen Thread, Regals Designer Buttons, Old Olive Ribbon (retired)
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:Ticket Corner, Scallop Trim Border

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Watch Out Mexico... Here We Come!

We are so excited that later this fall we will be attending my sister-in-law's wedding in the Mayan Riviera!  We are sooooo excited to be sharing this special day with them... well... this special week to be exact!  I'm having a shower for my sis-in-law in a few weeks and although summer is coming to an end, I really wanted a summer theme for her shower!  I finished up all 27 invites this weekend and started working on a few little gifts for our guests.  As you can see, I used up a number of retired products in making these coordinating items:)  I won't be getting rid of this stamp set yet... I can see stacks of Thank You cards in the near future:)  I'll only list the current items in my list below:)

I've been getting the majority of my Hershey's nuggets from friends who've made trips to the States... apparently the bulk section in some grocery stores does carry them though!


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Stamp Set(s):It's a Wrap Occasions
Paper:Daffodil Delight, Rose Red, Whisper White, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie
Ink:Daffodil Delight, Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive
Embellishments:Mini Brads
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Big Shot:Bitty Box and Envelope Die


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Another Easy Events Sneak Peek!

Here is another sneak peek from my Easy Events stamp-a-stack class!  If you missed the details on this previously, here you go:

  It is the perfect stamp set if you are looking for something with both images and greetings to cover MANY occasions. I'm offering you a take-home Stamp-a-Stack!  You will receive all of the cardstock, punched/textured pieces and embellishments necessary to complete 8 different cards as well as colour photographs and any necessary instructions!

There are two options for this class, both options receive 15% off of any add on items necessary to complete the SAS (excludes the stamp set):

- Your can purchase a Card Kit from me for $18.  You will get the supplies necessary to make 2 of each of 8 designs for a total of 16 cards/ envelopes!  This cost includes shipping of your supplies.  You will need to supply your own stamps and ink for this option.

-You can purchase the stamp set from me via phone, online or email as well!  The cost for the class is $45.  This includes one of each of the 8 cards.  The cost includes shipping your Stamp-a-Stack supplies as well:) Contact me today to purchase your stamp set and Stamp-a-Stack!

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An Easy Events Card, Card Kits and New MDS Downloads!

This is another card from my Easy Events stamp-a-stack class!  If you missed the details on this previously, here you go:

  It is the perfect stamp set if you are looking for something with both images and greetings to cover MANY occasions. I'm offering you a take-home Stamp-a-Stack!  You will receive all of the cardstock, punched/textured pieces and embellishments necessary to complete 8 different cards as well as colour photographs and any necessary instructions!

There are two options for this class, both options receive 15% off of any add on items necessary to complete the SAS (excludes the stamp set):

- Your can purchase a Card Kit from me for $18.  You will get the supplies necessary to make 2 of each of 8 designs for a total of 16 cards/ envelopes!  This cost includes shipping of your supplies.  You will need to supply your own stamps and ink for this option.

-You can purchase the stamp set from me via phone, online or email as well!  The cost for the class is $45.  This includes one of each of the 8 cards.  The cost includes shipping your Stamp-a-Stack supplies as well:) Contact me today to purchase your stamp set and Stamp-a-Stack!

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Stampin' Royalty Challenge #88

You're going to think that I'm absolutely ridiculous this week with my Stampin' Royalty Challenge! I was away when the deadline was approaching and I had VERY limited stamping supplies with me... in fact I had none of the colours I needed with the exception of Certainly Celery.  I did however have my laptop.  I decided that I was better to be on time and stick to the guidelines so I got to work on a My Digital Studio card.  When I got home on Monday night, I couldn't resist playing in my room and creating the REAL card:)  If only I could tie a bow like the one shown on the My Digital Studio card:)


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Stamp Set(s):Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Concord Crush, Tangerine Tango, Certainly Celery, Daffodil Delight, In Colour 2010-2012 DSP Stack
Ink:Concord Crush
Embellishments:Concord Crush Poly Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:Word Window, Modern Label
Big Shot:Houndstooth Textured Impressions Folder
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