Tami Waddell Creates

Tea Shoppe

This lovely stamp set in the Occasions Mini is just sweet.  I just finished a lovely piece of framed art for our booth at Scrapbook Expo in Pleasanton, March 16-17.  I will share it on the blog but after the Expo!  Trust it is adorable.  But in the meantime here are a couple of cards from my downline and swap buddie Dena R.

I  just love First Edition (really?!)!  the tea cup stamped on top of it just looks so rich.  I love how she used the edgelits (Occasions Mini) at the top! and combined it with the coordinating embossing folder. Sometimes I forget things like that - I would only use it on the bottom.  The little tag and brad just add great texture.

One of the things I love about Dena's cards is she used bright colors.  I would tend toward pastels with this stamp set and yet I love the Popppy Parade on this one!  It just makes the card pop.  The Framelit adds such a pretty layer!  The three little fluffs are doing the punch bunch. I have found I pull this little assortment of three tiny punches out quite frequently.  At Simply Stamp Time last month we had a discussion about mailing cards and I pointed out these are a great way to add some texture without extra postage.

Don't forget to sign up for Simply Stamp Time by Sunday March 4, 2012.  Email to wadainker@aol.com which session you would like to attend.

Times for the week are:

• Monday, March 5 6:30 PM
• Tuesday, March 6 10 AM or 6:30 PM
• Wednesday, March 7 10 AM or 6:30 PM
• Thursday, March 8 6:30 PM ( This session open to younger stampers with participating adult!)

Space is limited in each session so be sure to sign up early to reserve your space.  This is the last Simply Stamp Time before the end of Sale-A-Bration.

 

 

Happy Anniversary Chris & Emily

A year ago today we were celebrating my son's wedding!  What a day!  It was a weekend of fun, family and friends and a lovely celebration of Chris & Emily!  Just what a wedding should be.  You can see some of the fun things I did for the wedding here.

I sent an anniversary card to them.  Chris is still in Kuwait but I know Emily will save it to show him when he gets back (hopefully next month).

I saw this idea with a heart punch somewhere and thought how gorgeous.  Using the negative of a punch is such a cool look.  I ran the layer through the Big Shot with the polka dot embossing folder and put pink striped Designer Series Paper from the stacks underneath.  A little tag and a center on one flower and you have a simple quick card.  The greeting is from Teeny Tiny Wishes - my go to greeting set and great because you know they all fit in the word window punch which layers lovely with the modern label punch.  Here is a close up.

The little organdy ribbon frosting I think just gives it a little softness.

If you would like to see some great wedding and decor ideas be sure to come see us at the Pleasanton Scrapbook Expo, March 16 & 17.  We are planning on having some great displays of things you could use for parties.  We will also have some My Digital Studio samples of wedding invites, samples and favors.  Remember you can currently try My Digital Studio for free for 30 Days.  During the free trial you can download additional items to try and even send in something to pring. 

Working on Chris & Emily's wedding was awesome using My Digital Studio!

 

 

Bordering on Romance

As you read this I am traveling to San Antonio, TX for the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference.  I can' t wait to see my Stampin' Up! Friends I only get to see at these events and to get inspired. Stampin' UP! always inspires and delights us with ideas and fun times.

Here are some cards using the Bordering on Romance Stamp set from the Occasions Mini.

Lots of new product on this great card!  I used the new Framelits for the Big Shot to make the Blushing Bride and Riding Hood red frames.  I was thrilled to see how well the Designer Label Embossing folder fit so perfectly into the smaller one.  There are 6 framelits in graduated sizes!  The pleated Blushing Bride ribbon is just too yummy.  The raised scallop border is from the Adorning Accents Embossing Folders that is sized to match the images in the Bordering on Romance stamp set.  The little Blushing Bride button is also available in the Occasions Mii!

On this card I used the Frame lit to cut out an opening and then an edge of the framelit to cut the edge on the bottom.  I embossed the line at the top with Adorning Accents embossing folder .  The Designer Series Paper in both of these cards is Twitterpated. 

Love love love the vintage rich look of this product suite.  Be sure to check it out in the Occasions Mini.  You can view it online but if you would like your own hard copy to pour over anywhere email  me (wadainker@aol.com) your address and I will be happy to mail one to you along with the Sale-A-Bratioin brochure for the great promotion that starts on January 24.

 

Stocking Builder Punch - Last Chance!

I am so sorry for the lack of posts.   My husband and I decided at the last minute to take a road trip for the Holidays.  We were originally just flying to spend Christmas with our daughter in Seatle and then decided to drive, go to the Oregon coast and then spend New Year's with my sisters and mom in Northern California.  I thought I would have plenty of time to blog here and there and do some computer work!  Well, that didn't work out so good, between being sick, busy having fun and very limited internet. my computer just went on a trip with us and pretty much did nothing!  I started this post a week ago!  So here it is.  I am also going to add some pictures of some of the Holiday Mini stuff that is going away - today is the last day for the Holiday Mini!

Yep, that is right you only have until January 3, 2012 to order the Stocking Builder Punch.  Stampin' Up! has announced that it will NOT be carried over in the New Idea Book & Catalog and that it is only available until the end of the Holiday Mini.

This cute card was made by Carol C.  one of my downline.  Each month she attends Simply Stamp to get ideas to use in her events.  As one of my direct demonstrators she gets to come for free and she always brings me a few cards she has made!  This past month the other ladies at Simply Stamp Time really enjoyed sharing them!

Here are a couple more of the cards she made.

Here are the cards of stuff from the Holiday Mini that today is the last day!  Many of these projects are from Simply Stamp Time.  The next week of Simply Stamp Time is February 6, 2012, be sure to mark your calendar.

 

Bright Hopes

Here is one of my cards I made for my Holiday Mini  Card Exchange.

I just love the cherry cobbler!  The Stamp Set is Brigth Hopes from the Holiday Mini.  The little green layer is actually First Edition Designer Series Paper that I sponged with garden green.  I painted on a little shimmer paint to highlight the tree.

White & Sparkly Christmas Card Class

Wouldn't you like to make these sparkly white Christmas cards?  The picture does not do them justice.  I am offering a class with these cards.

Wednesday, November 30, 10 AM and 6:30 PM

Cost:  Purchase $35 of catalog product of your choice night of class.

RSVP by Sunday, November 27

If you can't make the class you can order $35 in product and recieve the tutorial free.  Place your order online and you will recieve an email with the tutorial attached within 48 hours. 

Supply List for the cards:

Whisper White Card Stock 110730

Shimmery White Card Stock 101910

Silver glimmer paper 124005

Christmas Lodge Stamp Set 125351 (C) 125439 (W)

Frost White Shimmer Paint 116854

Stamping Sponge 101610

Velvet Stitched Ribbon 125637

Mini Jingle Bells 124116

Basic Glimmer Brad 121003

Basic Rhinestone 119246

Basic Pearls 119247

Decorative Label Punch 120907

2 3/8" scallop circle punch 118874

1 3/8" circle punch 119860

1 1/4" circle punch 19861

Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack 118309

Extra Large Oval Punch 119859

Stocking Builder Punch 124095

2 1/2" Circle Punch 120906

Northern Flurry Embossing Folder 120902

Snow Burst Embossing Folder 124096

Stripes Embossing Folder 123128

Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder 116824

Stampin' Dimensionals 104430

Glue Dots 103683

If this date doesn't work for you and you have a group of friends you can schedule a class time for your group, as the class coordinator you will recieve the hostess benefits based on the sales at the class.  If your sales go over $350 and you will recieve and extra $35 in hostess dollars with the Good to be  Hostess Promotion.

These cards are actually very easy to make and when you buy the paper needed you will have enough to make a lot of cards.

 

 

 

Book a Workshop - My place or yours!

Does the idea of cleaning your house and prepping to have a workshop in your home keep you from doing it?  Well, than schedule your workshop for my house.  I have a great room with huge table to spread out on and everyone has a great time making 2-3 projects.  Here is a project from a recent workshop at my house.

The Mocha Morning Designer Series Paper is what makes this card.  Both of these sheets are flocked so the black is fuzzy and textured.  When you add all the little layers for the focal point it is just yummy!  The designer series frame is really becoming one of my favories  I love the dots all around!  The little scalloops you see peeking out is the edge of the scalloped ribbon!  The little touch of peach parfait with the First Edition Designer Series Paper  just gave it a pop!

When you book a workshop with me I do 2-3 projects, you can request certain cards and while I don't promise, I will do my best.  You can do it at my house or yours.  I have baskets of samples and a ton of stuff in my studio that makes most people want to take advantage of that!  Remember now until December 15 you get Extra Hostess Dollars!

It is GOOD to be Hostess!

Yep, now through December 15 it is really Good to be Hostess.  Not only do you get the regular generous and flexible NEW Hostess program you get EXTRA Hostess Dollars!

Did you know with the Hostess Program that was unveiled in the 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog that you get hostess dollars that you can spend on Hostess Only offerings or any thing in the catalog or current offerings? 

These cards are the ones made at a recent workshop I held at my house for a group of customers.  The hostess saw the Cherry Cobbler Bold Blossom card on my blog and wanted to make it so booked a workshop and requested that card!

If your workshop sales total $150 you earn $25 in hostess dollars.  You can spend these dollars an any of the hostess only offerings on pages 10-15 of the catalog. Or you can spend it anywhere else!  The amount of hostess dollars go up with more workshop sales.

$200 sales = $30 in hostess dollars

$250 sales = $40 in hostess dollars

$300 sales = $50 in hostess dollars

$400 sales = $65 in hostess dollars    1 item at 50% off

$500 sales = $80 in hostess dollars    2 items at 50% off

$750 sales = $120 in hostess dollars    3 items at 50% off

$1,000 sales = $160 plus 15% of amount over $1,000 and 4 items at 50% off.

What a great plan and now through December 15 you get even more!

$350 sales = $50 in hostess dollars + $35 = $85 Free Stampin' Up! Merchandise

$400 sales = $65 in hostess dollars  + $35 = $100  Free Stampin' Up! Merchandise

    1 item at 50% off

$500 sales = $80 in hostess dollars + $35 = $115 Free Stampin' Up! Merchandise

    2 items at 50% off

$750 sales = $120 in hostess dollars + $35 = $155 Free Stampin' Up! Merchandise

    3 items at 50% off

$1,000 sales = $160 plus 15% of amount over $1,000 + $35 = $195 Free Stampin' Up! Merchandise plus 15% of amount over $1,000 and 4 items at 50% off.

As I said, the hostess requested the one card and I came up with a couple of others.  This is one of them.  The Big Shot Designer Frames folder is so wonderful and the inside fits the wide oval punch perfectly.

To be a Hostess is easy.  You can do it at your house or mine.  You get a group of friends together and make 2-3 cards.  I try to meet requests and the coordinator recieves hostess benefits based on sales.  Contact me now wadainker@aol.com or 925-519-8097 to book your workshop before December 15!  Great way to get some Holiday gifts!

 

Simply Stamp Time = Fun Time

I have to say Simply Stamp Time is my favorite week of the month anymore.  In October each session had me laughing so hard with the fun ladies that attend!  Way too much fun!  You really need to mark your calendar to join us in Walnut Creek in November.

• Monday November 14 6:30 PM
• Tuesday November 15 10 AM and 6:30 PM
  Wednesday November 16 10 AM and 6:30 PM
• Thursday November 17 6:30 PM (this session open to younger stampers with participating adult)

    RSVP by Sunday November 13 which session you plan on attending to wadainker@aol.com

Here is what we made last month.

It is hard to say what the favorite was!  They were all so much fun.  But I do know that a number of ladies bought the Peek a Boo die for the Big Shot based on this card.  The die is in the Holiday Mini.

This die for the big shot makes 5 diferent little doors that you can use on all kinds of things.

The little doors are so adorable and it is so quick because the die cuts the frame, door and little slot.  I can't wait to figure out more things to do with.

 

Well, mark your calendar so you can join us in November!  I have some fun ideas already!

Simply Sent Special!

Simply Sent Special! Check out this great deal!

If you love to stamp, but don’t have a lot of free time, like me, Simply Sent is PERFECT for you! I made two cards in about 30 minutes, and they are cute. I love to make my own cards to use creativity and my personal touch, but some days you need a card by tomorrow.

Here is the kit you get when you order Simply Sent: Everything comes pre-cut, and pre-scored. They are super easy to do.

 

One thing I love about Simply Sent is that any one of any age can make these cards. I have been using these for a long time. These new sets are one of the cutest ones because they use the new colors and the gorgeous satin ribbon we have. I love ribbon and having them pre cut is great! The tags on the cards are already pre punched so all you do is feed it through the tag, or wrap it around the card then tie the ribbon. How much easier then that can you get? I don’t think very.

Here is an up close picture of one of the tags, with a little pearls on them to add an extra girly touch.

What is even better about Simply Sent is that in October if you buy two simply sent kits you get the coordinating stamp set for free! Wow!

Simply Stamp Time - Next Week

This was probably the 2nd favorite project at Stamp Time in September.  It uses my favorite set from the 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog - Kindness Matters.  It is only $8.95 in clear mount and includes the images on this card except for the big doily.  The little ruffle on the bottom was easy to line up using the clear mount guides on the clear blocks.  The colors of this card are the new 2011-2013 In Colors - Pool Party, Lucky Limeade & Wisteria Wonder.  Just a fun simple card.

Remember October Simply Stamp Time is next Week.

Monday, October 17 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, October 18 at 10 AM or 6:30 PM

Wednesday, October 19 at 10 AM or 6:30 PM (the evening session is open to younger stampers with participating adult.)

Spaces in each class is limited so RSVP which session you would like to attend.  If these times don't work for you let me know what would be a good time and I will see what I can do or better yet get a group of 4 or more friends together and schedule your own private session.

RSVP to wadainker by Sunday, October 16.

More Mocha Morning!

Here is another gorgeous card with the Mocha Morning Specialty Paper.  The black swirls on the back layer are flockked. and the coppery, gold layer is metallic!  LOVE IT!

This is the card I sent to my first levels (Direct & Adopted) in my downline who achieved certain minimum goals in the month of July.  They also recieved some fun product!  One of the benefits of being in my downline!  Trust me the real card is too pretty for words.

THe stamp set is a new one from the 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog - Occasions Alphabet.  Has a different little saying for each letter of the alphabet.  The embossed frame is one of the ones in the new set of embossing frames for the Big Shot.  The cool thing is that that one matches up perfectly with the stamp frame from the stamp set Frame It.  Add some First Edition Designer Series Paper (what card doesn't look better with some of this!) and the thick and rich velvet ribbon from the Holiday Mini and you have a beautiful card!

Want to recieve cool projects and product?  Join me group of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators - INKERBELLES!  I have been doing this for 20 years and still love it. Check out the benefits and contact me.  I would love to chat with you about this great opportunity!

 

 

A Private Class!

Recently, I had a group of ladies to my home for a private class.  This group of ladies schedule a class with me 3-4 times a year.  They requests certain kinds of card but no Big Shot.  They are big crafters but don't want to start something new.  It doesn't seem like work when they come (but  most classes don't!).  Here are are a couple of projects that we made.

This card uses the Beau Chateu Designer Series Paper (one of the choices for Buy 3 get 1 free August Special.)  The 1" strips of paper were inserted into the 1" circle punch from the back and used to punch the rounded ends.  The Build a Cupcake punch is just too stinkin' cute and then add a little glimmer cherry on top!

This was another card.  The Fabulous Florets Stamp set with the Beyond the Garden Designer Series Paper (also available in the Buy 3 get 1 free) is a great combination.  The Lace Ribbon Border Punch is such an elegant touch.  Sometimes though I think it is a bit wide and the Wide grosgrain ribbon is also too wide for me, so I cut the ribbon in half which gives it the frayed edge on one side and then laying it over the lace ribbon border it makes that seem a little narrower.  We added a couple of glimmer brads and cute simple card!  Check out the other card we made that day - Blossom Punch Card.

Get a group of your friend (4 minimum) and plan your private class.  You bring the snacks and I will provide the fun projects. 

 

 

Simply Stamp Time

I recently held a private class for a group of ladies.  The projects are similar to what I do at Simply Stamp Time. They just like to set up their own time!  This is one of the projects we made - I think it was their favorite!  It uses the build a blossom punch and stamp set.  The center of the flower is made with one of the large buttons in the button assortment and a black glimmer brad.  The ribbon frosting with sticky tape and seam binding is always such an elegant touch.  Of course what card is complete without a little (or alot!) of First Edition Designer Series Paper.  The strips on the bottom is from the Designer Series Patterns Pack.  You can see the little border peeking out using the ribbon border punch.  I really liked this card and they did to!

Come join us at Simply Stamp Time  on Monday August 8 at 6:30 PM or Tuesday August 9 at 10 AM or 6:30 PM.  RSVP by Sunday August 7 to wadainker@aol.com or 925-937-8732. 

 

Fancy Card Swap!

Now, that those who know me have gotten off the floor after falling out of their chairs! Yes, I did my first organized Convention swap. Actually, my first Convention swap every in 20 years!  A couple of my downline were hosting it and talked me into it - Elizabeth P. and Julie B.  So as a part of it is a blog hop! My first one of those!  So here goes!

This is the card I made.  One of the guidelines is that it had to be a new set in the 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog.  We couldn't order from that until July 1st and then there was a holiday weekend.  So, I pretty much created the card in my head and had it all done except for the use of the new stamp set Kindness Matters.

I think this is my favorite stamp set in the new catalog and it is a steal only $8.95 in clear! So much potential. Of course I had to use my beloved First Edition Designer Series Paper to make sure I welcomed it to the new catalog!  Ok so you should have joined me from Nancy Ferb's Blog and are now going to Beverly Gomez's Blog. To start at the beginning go to Elizabeth Price's Blog.  Have a time on our Blog Hop!

LOVE the new 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog

Yep, it is awesome.  You would think after nearly twenty years as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator it wouldn't be exciting.  But every year it is the same.  Life stops for a few hours while I pour over the new catalog page by page, talk with with fellow demonstrators about the samples.  Ok, I know I am teasing you - customers aren't supposed to get hold of the 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog until July 1st.  But I can share samples of things available in the Demonstrator Sneak Peak Pre-Order, so check back in the next few days and I will share some with you - first I have to get projects ready for Simply Stamp Time on Monday and Tuesday.

This adorable sample Julie B. made for our Summer Mini swap.  I love the sweetness of the sample.  The texture plate that Julie used is part of the Texture Plates Kit #4 that is retiring so be sure to get it now!  To find out all the Retiring Merchandise Lists.

Remember if you order $75 from me in June you will recieve your free catalog in early July! Lots of great deals at my online store.

 

 

On the grow!

This is one of the cards I made for our Summer Mini Catalog swap.  Now, I am not usually the watercolor type but this set required some whether I liked it or not.  I stamped the little mason jar with flowers on a piece of the wood that I cut out with the big shot circle.  I used stayz on so it would resist the watercolor.  I just lightly colored the flowers and leaves and jar.  Then i put some crystal effects on the jar in a couple of layers.  It looks really cool!  As you can see I am SOOOOO Happy that the First Edition Designer Series Paper has been carried over!

You should have recieved your Summer Mini in the mail by now if you are on my customer list!  If not you can access it online or if you would like your own copy send me your snail mail address - wadainker@aol.com and I will get one to you! 

Be sure to keep checking back - the new catalog comes out July 1st and as demonstrators we get to have a pre order starting in  June.  The Last Chance List will also be availble on June 1st! 

 

Stampin' Up! Summer Mini Catalog is HERE!

The Stampin' Up! Summer Mini Catalog and with starts Stampin' Up!'s Hope and Strength Stamp set!  Stampin' Up! Will donate $2 for everyone of these stamp sets sold between now and August 31 to Breast Cancer Research Fund.  Join the cause!

This is the card I sent to my direct demonstrators who earned the March Incentive!  I used the paper flowers from the Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog and dipped them in some water, reinker and shimmer paint.  I love the double layer of ribbon frosting - and yes the seam binding is on the Occasions carryover list and available in some of the colors. The First Edition Designer Series Paper is also on the carryover list!  THANK GOODNESS!

Next week is Simply Stamp Time and we will definitely be making a card using the Hope and Strength Stamp Set.  You can attend Simply Stamp Time Monday, May 9 at 6:30 PM or Tuesday, May 10 at 10 AM or 6:30 PM.  RSVP now - spaces are limited!

wadainker@aol.com

 

Last Chance Occasions Mini!

That's right you only have until Saturday, April 30th to order from the Occasions Mini. Many items will be gone forever - in fact the ribbon rosettes are already unavailable.

This is a card Kaylene made for our Occasions Mini Swap.  She had the Baby Blossoms stamp set.  The Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper is just so soft and pretty. 

Here is another cute one she made!  Love the seam binding.

I know this one uses the ribbon rosettes that are no longer available but you could use one of the adornments in the Occasions Mini which are still available.

Occasions Mini - Only a couple of weeks left!

Yep, that is right you only have until the end of April to order from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

This card was made by Julie B. for our Occasions  Mini Swap!  The little cupcake punch and stamp set are in the mini and you don't want to take a chance on missing those for sure!   

Here is another Julie made.  I just love the seam binding!  What am I going to do without it!  PLEASE OH PLEASE come back in the new Stampin' Up! Idea book and catalog in July!  But really what will I do in the meantime!  Oh yeah, play with the stuff in the new Summer Mini available May 1.  If you are on my customer mailing list you should be recieving yours in the mail in the next couple of weeks.  If you don't recieve it by the first week of May contact me and  I will be happy to send you one!

 

Simply Stamp Time - RSVP Today

Today is the last day to RSVP for Simply Stamp Time this coming week.  There are 3 sessions, Monday, April 11 at 6:30 PM, Wednesday, April 13 at 10:00 am or 6:30 PM.  RSVP now and you will be able to join us in making 3-4 cards and purchase $25 in catalog merchandise as your class fee.  Contact me with any questions or to RSVP - wadainker@aol.com

For instructions on how to do this type of card check out this blog

 

Simply Stamp Time - Next Week

Simply Stamp Time is next week on Monday, April 11 at 6:30 PM or Wednesday, April 13 at 10:00 AM or 6:30 PM.  Spaces are almost filled for the evening classes so be sure to RSVP no later than Sunday to wadainker@aol.com.  We will definitely be making a card using this months Spring is Blossoming Special.

This card is made with the stamp set Four Frames and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.  These will be available in the next Stampin' Up! Idea book and catalog coming out in July!  With a $20 purchase you can buy these two items as part of a sneak peak.  But the best way to get them is hostess your own $350 workshop during the month of April.  Contact me soon to set up a date for your workshop - at your place or mine.

Remember - this is the last month to order items from the Occasions Summer Mini.

Here is another sample with the Spring is Blossoming Special.

 

 

Farewell Bliss!

The FREE Stamp Set that is.  Today is your last chance to earn this great stamp set free.  You can contact me at wadainker@aol.com or order online.

This was the FREE card we made tonight!  Isn't it great?  Don't forget to order today!  Check back friday for pictures that include an awesome  special in April.

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Get Together

Mark your calendar - Sat. April 16, is the next group get together my demonstrator group INKERBELLES!  This is the group of local demonstrators in my downline.  We get together stamp samples from the upcoming Summer Mini, share business tips and ideas and celebrate accomplishments!  If you are thinking you might want to be  a Stampin' Up! demonstrator then contact me (wadainker@aol.com) and you can come join us for the day!  To find out more about being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator - Join Stampin' Up! to see all the details.  Remember - until the end of March you can join for 15% off and receive a free bundle valued at $50.

So here are a couple of samples from our last get together.

This card uses the Clearly for You  (Occasions Mini) stamp set.  I cut the little tag with Big Shot Two Tags Die, super simple and cute!

More cupcakes!  This card uses the same cupcake punch as yesterday's card.  Combined with the pompom and wide striped grosgrain it is just a happy little card.  The fun big button and trim are also in the Occasions Mini. 

Have a great day!

 

 

I love cupcakes!

I truly love a good cupcake.  At my son's wedding we had cupcakes instead of wedding cake and they were nummy!

This is a cute little card my friend and fellow demonstrator  Julie B. made for our Occasions Mini Swap.  It uses the cool Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper with the colors of Baja Breeze and Soft Suede.  The little cupcake with the Baja Breeze cut glass glitter (Occasions Mini) and little ribbon rosette (Occasions Mini) you just want to eat it up.  If you notice she used one oedge of the scalloped ribbon border punch as part of the striping in the card.

I think I forgot to say that the little cupcake is made with the cool cupcake punch.  It punches all the pieces of the cupcakes and has a coordinating stamp set - Occasions Mini.  The heart paper is part of the Love Impressions Specialty Designer Series Paper.  The little gater of the pear pizzaz seam binding just is perfect.  Super Cool card!

Remember that these products are available in the Occasions Mini through the end of April!  Schedule your workshop or place your order now!

 

Sympathy Card

Unfortunately, not too long ago I had the need to send out 2 sympathy cards.  I wanted to make something that would make them smile.  This stamp set that is called Thanks for Caring from the Occasions Mini.  I really like it since just one of the sentiments is Sympathy but the other sentiments are ones I will use alot. (I hope I don't have to use the Sympathy one very much!)

The circle behind the sentiment I embossed with a folder and then sponged lightly with Crumb Cake.

One of the cards was for my daughter's boyfriend whose grandfather died, so on his I replaced the crocheted lace with twill tape and the fancy antique brad with a simple craft button. I think that made it a little more manly!

Have a great day.  Remember you have until the end of March to earn FREE product of your choice from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure.

Sweet Summer - The last of the 36 cards

Yes, we have reached the end!  This is the last of my 36 cards made with the FREE Sale-A-Bration offerings.  You still have until the end of March to get some of this great stuff either by purchasing or having a workshop.

Isn't the little scallop square as a corner accent cute?  And of course glimmer brad!  Adds a subtle glitz.  The You're A Gem sentiment is from the stamp set in the Occasions Mini.  I punched it out with the Decorative Label punch turned on it side.

This card turned out so cute.  I used the Petal Card Double Punch to make the first two layers and then a scalloped circle underneath.  I used a blender pen to give a little highlight to the center of the flower.  The patterned paper is from the Designer Series Patterned Paper Stack in Subtles.  The little key just adds a little cuteness.

Well, there you go 36 cards I hope you enjoy them.  If you would like to start at the beginning you can check it out here So Happy for you - The first of 36 Sale-A-Bration cards.

 

Punch Bunch FREE!

Yep, this set is also FREE with a $50 Stampin' Up! Merchandise purchase through March 31st.

Isn't this adorable? I picked the colors based on the colors in the Lap of Luxury Designer Series Paper - Concord Crush, Pretty In Pink, Basic Gray and Very Vanilla.  It is a very luxurious look!

I am not a big Owl fan but decided to give it a try.  I stamped the owl in Concord Crush (In color) and then punched out the owl.  I punched the vest and heart in a piece of the Lap of Luxury Designer Series Paper.  The large grey scallop  border is made with the Tasteful Trims die for the Big Shot. 

 

Last of Ice Cream Parlor Designer Series Paper

This is the third post of 10 cards made with the Ice Cream Parlor Designer Series Paper and Quick Accents.  If you would like to see the other posts - check it out!

 

To create the layer behind the greeting (Bring on the Cake), I punched two wide ovals and layered them so they showed just a little.  The little borders are some of the paper ribbons from the quick accents sheet.

The Quick Accents sheet had some little colored circles.  I used one to go on the top of the button.  The buttons are actually tempting turquoise but they look cool with the color palette on these cards.

The double pompom trim (Occasions Mini) just sets off the little paper ribbon.

So that is the last of the 10 cards made with the Ice Cream Parlor Designer Series Paper and Quick Accents.  I put out only half of the package and here is what I had left at the end.

The buttons aren't included in the kit but the ones in the bowl are what is left from a package of Designer Buttons Brights.  Remember this was only half a kit and you get everything for FREE with a $50 Stampin' Up! merchandise purchase.  Shop now!

More Bliss!

Ready to continue with some more great FREE Sale-A-Bration product?  Here we go with the last of the cards made with the Bliss Stamp Set you can get for FREE with a $50 Stampin' Up! Merchandise purchase.

I am loving the Sahara Sand and Very Vanilla combo - thank you Blueberry Crisp Designer Series Paper for sharing that idea with me.  I frequently get new color combos from the Designer Series Paper combinations.  Love the simple elegance of this card.  The little hangin crown from the Occasions Mini just adds something extra.

This card is just so fluffy!  It is hard to see but I sponged the torn edge of the Blueberry Crisp Designer Series Paper with the Frost White Shimmer paint.  And sprayed a little that I had mixed in a spray hand sanitizer.  Lots of bits and pieces but I think they came together well.  Remember you only have until March 31st to get this stamp set for FREE!