Stampin' Royalty Challenge #100~ Anything But a Card

Sorry that my post is so late going up.  I hadn't been on my computer until now and I was sure that I'd hit publish last night but apparently I'd left it in draft form:(

I had so much fun making this ornament... not sure that I like the ribbon that I used as I think that it will be too thick for the tree, but at least I understand how to make the ornament now.

Make sure to check out the fabulous projects over at Stampin' Royalty this week.... they're AMAZING!  Come and play and show us what you've been working on!

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #95

I was so excited when I saw this challenge... I love to create ornaments at this time of year... and this gave me an excuse to fit one into my crazy schedule right now:)  I love the idea of using up scraps of leftover DSP (you may have noticed this in the Herringbone card I made the other day:)  The silver glimmer paper easily adhered to my glass ornaments with jsut some basic Sticky Strip.  

Make sure head over to Hand Stamped Sentiments and play with us this week... I'd love some new ornament ideas!

Make sure to come back and check out another ornament that I've created tomorrow!

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Stamp Set(s):Winter Post
Paper:Silver Glimmer Paper, Regals DSP Stack
Ink:Cherry Cobbler
Embellishments:Early Espresso Quilted Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Silver Elastic Cord (retired)
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals, sticky strip
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Gorgeous!

Today's post is quick.  I just wanted to share this gorgeous card sent to me by my up-up-line:)  Stunning, isn't it?

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Happy for Herringbone!

 I had so much fun creating this card at club this month.  The Herringbone technique is the perfect use for all those leftover scraps from a package of DSP. 


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Stamp Set(s):Perfectly Penned
Paper:Spice Cake DSP, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso
Ink:Early Espresso, Pool Party
Embellishments:Early Espresso 1/4" Grosgrain
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Punches:Five Petal Flower

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Stampin' Royalty Challenge #99~ Scrapbook Page

 Make sure to come and play with us this week at Stampin' Royalty... I can't wait to see your scrapbook pages!  Make sure to go and check out the gorgeous samples created by the other design team members this week... there is some BEAUTIFUL inspiration here!

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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #94~ InspirationCreate

Created by Ann Driscoll

Well, we arrived back from Mexico to snowfall here in Vancouver.  On Monday morning as we were getting ready for school I asked my oldest son Joe to let the dogs out of the front door.  As he saw the snow coming down all I heard was, "Oh for the love of god!"  Straight out of the mouths of babes! 

With only 4 hours sleep on Sunday night and 15 loads of wash to do, my crafting time was LIMITED on Sunday and I really wanted to create for this week's challenge.  Fortunately I'd received a card in the mail from my up-up-upline that was STUNNING!  I decided to CASE it changing up the stamp set and colours.   Don't you think it would make the perfect SAS Card?


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Stamp Set(s):Lovely as A Tree, Hand Penned Holidays
Paper:Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Night of Navy
Ink:Night of Navy, Bashful Blue

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It's Here!!!! It's Here!!!!

 DON'T MISS OUT!!!!!  THE SIMPLY SCORED AND SWEET PRESSED COOKIE STAMPS ARE ONLY ON SALE UNTIL THE END OF TODAY!!!!!

Okay, I admit it... it was a little like Christmas morning today... I woke up at the ungodly hour of 5am, and normally that would mean at least an hour and half more sleep.  Today however was like waking up on Christmas, I HAD to go and check out the Online Extravaganza!!!!  If you haven't checked it out yet, click here for all the details!  Now what you want to do is head on over to my online store and start your holiday shopping.

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Online Extravaganza is Almost Here!

Online Extravaganza, Stampin' Up's annual sale to kick off the holiday shopping season, will begin Monday, November 21, 2011, and run through Wednesday, November 30, 2011.  Log in to my Online Store on Monday, November 21, to take advantage of great savings, like:

• FREE digital downloads valued at $42 when you buy My Digital Studio Express
• 60 percent off select Designer Fabrics
• 30 percent off an exclusive ribbon bundle! 
• THIS IS JUST A TASTE, there will be more items on sale!!!!

In addition, there will be two items on sale for 24 hours only (November 21, 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM [MT])--so make sure you don't miss the first 24 hours of Online Extravaganza!



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My Digital Studio to the Rescue!

 After all the drama with Lucas' birthday invitations, we decided on avoiding a Yoda cake like we'd initially planned.  Instead we decided to go with an Angry Birds theme:)  Sorry about the toothpicks in the cakes; I was just about to put the Saran Wrap on when I realized that I hadn't photographed it yet.  I remembered to take a quick picture before the army of six year olds got let loose.  The next dilemma we faced was the thank you cards.  I decided to whip those up on My Digital Studio:)  Lucas politely informed me after I'd printed them all that the pigs don't go in the sling shots, the birds do:)  I just as equally politely informed him that he'd better get started on printing the insides of those 10 cards:) 

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Stampin' Royalty Challenge #98~ Sketch Challenge

 Well, I ran out of time before I left to complete this challenge, so after I finished 4 hours of marking on the plane (oh the joys of being a teacher;), I created a card using My Digital Studio.  Make sure to come and check out the fabulous samples done by the design team and come share your own creation with us!!!!!



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Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge #93~

Being away in Mexico made it a little difficult to participate in this challenge seeing as I had no supplies with me other than my computer:)  My Digital Studio to the rescue!!!!!  I'm not in love with my card, but I get the idea of the technique now.  Although I'm not looking forward to leaving the sunshine, I am looking forward to trying this technique out at home with some real DSP:)

Make sure to come and play with us at Hand Stamped Sentiments this week and check out the real samples created by the other design team members... they're GORGEOUS!!!!!

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Christmas Card Case

 This card was one that we did at Sarah's birthday workshop.  It is pretty much a direct case of Twila Moonyham's card.  I love that at this time of year, when time is so short, that I can draw on the talent of others for my ideas:)   I did this card using the Silver Glimmer Paper as well, but changed the Red Ribbon for the Old Olive Satin.  Equally gorgeous... but unfortunately I can't share it with you as I'm typed this post while in the airport and it appears I forgot to photograph it:(  If you could see this card in person you'd realize just how stunning it is as the Champagne Mist shimmer paint that I sprayed on combined with the rubbing alcohol looks amazing!

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Stamp Set(s):Many Merry Messages
Paper:Crumb Cake, Real Red Glimmer Paper
Ink:Real Red, Whisper White Craft Ink
Embellishments:Basic Rhinestones, Real Red Satin Ribbon
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:Snowflake Punch, Corner Rounder

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Great Gift Card Holder

This was another one of our club projects from last month. If you don't have the Stocking Die from the Holiday Mini, it's a MUST!!!!  This adorable project was cased from a friend, Natasha.  She has an amazing tutorial on her blog to create your own!!!!  I will admit that I used up some of my retired DSP in making this one... couldn't resist... it is perfect!


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Keeping it Short and Sweet...

Well, I'm off to Mexico for a week for my sister-in-law's wedding so my posts this week will be short and sweet:)  My little brother offered to take care of my house/dogs for the week so we could leave stress free:)

This was one of our cards from technique club this month using the shaving cream technique:0)  I can't believe that in my three years of stamping that I've never tried this... it was so much fun!

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Stamp Set(s):Serene Snowflake, Perfect Punches
Paper:Not Quite Navy, Whisper White
Ink:Not Quite Navy Craft Ink, Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy
Embellishments:Linen Thread, Whisper White Taffeta, Irridescent Ice
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches: Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" Circle

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My Digital Studio Downloads + A Freebie!!!!

Thanks for an awesome Stamp-a-Stack last night ladies!  I had a blast!


 Here's the downloads from Tuesday
http://www.stampinup.com/ca/documents/MDS_Downloads_-_Nov_8.pdf

 And here's the freebie... talk about an awesome download!!!
http://mydigitalstudio.net/profiles/blogs/bonus-one-more-free-download


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Stampin' Royalty Challenge #97 ~ Theme Challenge

I couldn't help but giggle as I scrapbooked this page on the weekend.  This was taken when Lucas was only a few months old and he celebrated his 6th birthday yesterday... where does the time go?

This week's Stampin' Royalty Challenge is an inspiration challenge.  All I see when  I look at the inspiration photo is the circles and the photos so I thought that was what I wold focus on.  Make sure to come and check out the fabulous samples done by the other design team members and come and play along!

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Paper:Nursery Nest DSP, Pear Pizzaz, Marina Mist, Basic Gray
Embellishments:Nursery Nest Quick Accents, In Colour Brads
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Hand Stamped Sentiments Theme Challenge 92~ Over The Top

This week's Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge is  a theme challenge... the theme is Over The Top.  All that means is this is one of those cards that you pay attention to all the little details... not your everyday card... well, I guess it is for some people but I'm definitely not one of those! 

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Stamp Set(s):Tiny Tags
Paper:Whisper White, Silver, Vellum
Ink:Silver Encore Ink
Embellishments:Clear Rhinestone Brads, Whisper White Organza
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches:Large Tag Punch, Small Tag Bunch, Mini Jewelry Tag
Big Shot:Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Framed Folders Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
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So Out of the Loop...

Did the most embarrassing thing... made a card for my blog with a retired stamp set!!!!!  Some of you may not understand why that's embarrassing.  It has nothing to do with the fact that I used the retired stamp set, as I do that when there's one I really love, but more to do with the fact that I had no idea that it was retired until I went to look up the name of it and realized it wasn't in the catty:)   I just thought that those fireworks were perfect for a birthday card!  Let's blame it on "mom-nesia"... anyone else have it?


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Stamp Set(s):Perfect Punches

Paper:Big Top DSP, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink:Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise
Embellishments:Brights Designer Buttons, Daffodil Delight Sating Ribbon
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Paper Snips
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Stampin' Royalty Challenge #96 ~Colour Challenge

 Sorry I was late getting this up:( Hope you're having a great day!  Thanks for the comments recently... you make my day!!!  This week's Stampin' Royalty Challenge is a Colour Challenge, make sure to come and check it out and play along!  For this card I used my Circle Circus My Digital Studio stamp set to create this hybrid card.  Although I have the Circle Circus stamp set, I wanted a larger version of it for this card.  I just printed it out on whisper white cardstock and then I matted it on the Blushing Bride and Melon Mambo.  I finished it off with my favourite ribbon to tie, the Peach Parfait Poly Twill ribbon:)

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