Stampin' Royalty Challenge #6

 At Stampin' Royalty this week our challenge is Valentine's cards!  Just to push us all a little bit harder, we decided that we all had to use the I Heart Hearts stamp set.  This is the stamp set that Stampin' Up is donating $2 from the proceeds of each stamp set sold to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund.  In addition, I will be donating 25% of the retail price of each set I sell from January 20th to February 28th to our Red  Cross Relief effort. 

Make sure to hop on over to Stampin' Royalty to check out the fabulous cards done by the other design team members!

Product Name	Item #	Price
I {Heart} Hearts - clear-mount  (block D recommended)	118571	$24.95
I {Heart} Hearts - wood-mount	117010	$35.95

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Stamp Set(s): I Heart Hearts, Vintage Vogue
Paper: Melon Mambo, Melon Mambo Prints Pattern DSP, Whisper White, Soft Suede
Ink: Soft Suede, Melon Mambo
Embellishments: #112580 Clips Assortment, Melon Mambo 1/2" Polka-dot Grosgrain
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Clear Mount Block Bundle, Sponge Dauber
Adhesives: Snail, Crystal Effects, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip
Punches: Scallop Trim Border

Case for Any Occasion

This was a case of a beautiful card that I found on Wendy Janson's blog.  I was in love with it because not only was it a stunning card, but it could easily be used for a variety of occasions!

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Stamp Set(s): Kind & Caring Thoughts Level Three Hostess Set
Paper: Cottage Wall DSP, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
Ink: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry
Embellishments: Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot 1/2" Grosgrain
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer
Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals
Punches: Scallop Trim Border

Fox and Friends Card Kit Inspiration:)

A great friend of ours is due to have a baby boy in the next few weeks.  I thought that with report cards right around the corner that I need to get organized and check some things off of my "to do" list.  I was so excited to create my own coordinating DSP in Bordering Blue using the new Dot, Dot, Dot mini background stamp.  These were so quick and easy and were a springboard for a little gift that I wanted to include for them.  This inspired my Fox and Friends kit released on Feb 1st!  Make sure to check it out if you haven't yet!

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Stamp Set(s): Fox and Friends, Dot Dot Dot, Short and Sweet
Paper: Whispering White, Bordering Blue
Ink: Bordering Blue
Embellishments: Vintage Brads
Sizzix: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Clear Mount Block Bundle
Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals
Punches: 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle, Scallop Trim border, Modern Label, Word Window

A Card Gone Wrong...

I started on a card a few weeks ago and it just never came together.  I was left with a bunch of bits and pieces on my desk from the numerous times that I started and retstarted and restarted...

 Well... here is what came together after I cleaned up the pieces... you pull on the little ribbon loop to take the center out of the card.  I'm thinking that this card is still lacking something... oh wait!  I know what it is... CHOCOLATE!  I think that Valentine's coloured M&M's would be perfect in there!

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Stamp Set(s):Sweetheart
Stampin' Around Wheels: I Love Love
Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Perfect Pink
Ink: Real Red
Embellishments: Real Red Epoxy Brads, Sweetheart Treat Cups, 5/8" Real Red Satin Ribbon
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer
Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip
Punches: Small Heart, Pinking Heart Border

No Stamping...yikes!

This is such a quick card to make and fabulous for so many occasions!  Another sample from my Stamp-a-Stack next week!  I just want to make this using some of my other In Colours now... if only I had more hours for sleep!

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Paper: Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Whisper White
Embellishments: 1/2" Polka-Dot Crushed Curry Grosgrain
Sizzix: #114520 Flower, Daisies #2, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer
Punch: 3/4" Circle
Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals 

Stop While You're Ahead!

I will admit that this card is one of my favourites in a while!  I'm huge on keeping things clean and simple and somehow... I can often get carried away.  Sometimes it's hard to remember to stop while you're ahead:)  As soon as I felt pleased with this card, I stopped! This is one of the cards in my upcoming Varied Occasions Stamp-a-Stacks.  The first class booked up quickly, but I've got another scheduled for March 5th.  RSVP early to avoid disappointment as I've only got space for 8 in my room.

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Stamp Set(s): Vintage Vogue, Well Scripted
Paper: Soft Suede, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Ink: Soft Suede, Melon Mambo, Old Olive
Sizzix: #114614 Standard Texturz Impressions Pad, #114615 Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber, #114512 Stampin’ Up! Backgrounds 1
Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals
Punches: Scallop Trim Border

Wedding Invite... Take 3!

Here is another sample from my wedding invitation pile.  The bride is hoping for a nautical theme... minus the anchors and boats.  With my hubby's knowledge of ropes from the fire department, I put him to work on these knots.  She is a fan of simplicity so I've kept these pretty simple.  

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Stamp Set(s): Wedding Sweet
Paper: Night of Navy, Bride Specialty Paper, Very Vanilla
Ink: Night of Navy
Embellishments: Rope Twine
Tools: Adhesives: Snail,  Dimensionals, Sticky Strip
Punches: Small Heart

Stampin' Royalty Challenge #5... Anything But A Card!

Okay... this is my favourite Stampin' Royalty challenge yet!  I love playing with my Big Shot and the 3-D dies are my ABSOLUTE favourite!  I love the fact that not only can I use my Big Shot to make these quick and easy projects, but I can also use my texturz plates or textured impressions folder to add depth to them!  Window sheets are another favourite of mine... using them to create a 3-D project is such a clean and classy way to package.  Sticky Strip is an absolute MUST when using Window Sheets on a 3-D project.  On this particular project, I used my crop-a-dile to punch the hole at the top to put my brad through; this way it can be easily opened and re-used.  Go and check out the Stampin' Royalty blog for some other AMAZING samples from the Design Team.

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Embellishments: Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brads, 5/8" Real Red Satin Ribbon
Sizzix: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder, Mini Milk Carton Die
Tools: Crop-o-dile
Adhesives: Sticky Strip

New Digital Downloads Available!

Item Number	Name	Price
120170	Corduroy Buttons - Digital Download	$5.95
120169	Sending Love Epoxy Brads - Digital Download	$2.95

Stampin' Up just released two new digital downloads today!  I will admit that I'm relieved that they released the epoxy brads in the digital form as I'm going through the real ones at an alarming rate! 

Next month marks the start of my own My Digital Studio classes and My Digital Monday tutorials!  If you don't have this program yet, make sure that you take advantage of my offer... five free classes when you purchase MDS!  Not only that, but you'll also get a free Sale-a-Bration product!  Purchase a few of the additional downloads and you'll get 2 SAB products free as well as two of my Fox and Friends Kits!

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Stumped??? Use a Sketch!

Sometimes when I go down to my craft room I just have a mental block.  I find that something that works well for me is to pull out a sketch and just eliminate that aspect of the planning.  This was a quick card when I knew that I only had a short time to craft the other night.  

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Stamp Set(s): Whimsical Words
Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Sending Love Specialty DSP
Ink: Real Red
Embellishments: 5/8" Real Red Satin Ribbon
Sizzix: Perfect Polka Dot Textured Impressions Folder, Scalloped Heart Of Hearts Embosslit
Tools: Mat Pack, Paper Piercer
Adhesives: Snail, Crystal Effects, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip
Punches: Full Heart Punch, Scallop Trim Border