Friday, February 27, 2015

MORE FROM THE HERD!


This is Caroline's Demo Diva share from this month.   For the "glittery" llama (I am just guessing that is what sort of animal that is), we colored him/her with a Basic Gray Stampin' Write Marker and then added some Dazzling Diamonds Glitter~~worked perfectly to make the llama looked like the Silver Glitter Paper!  Each and every time I see this stamp set, it puts a big smile on my face!  Thanks for sharing your creativity with us, Caroline!

Thursday, February 26, 2015

HELLO LIFE!

This is the card Keri made for our Demo Diva night this month.  I love the color combination, and it was quick and easy to make, but looks gorgeous!   Keri used the Hello Life stamp set from the Occasions Catalog, and it has some great sentiments in it, along with lots of beautiful hearts.  Thanks for sharing your creativity, Keri!
Hello Life Photopolymer Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

MORE FREE STUFF!

Oh my goodness, can you say excited?  I am terribly excited about more FREE Sale-a-Bration items! I know how much I look forward to Sale-a-Bration and FREE goodies every year, and Stampin' Up! has just made a great thing greater.  YEAH FOR STAMPIN' UP! AND FREE PRODUCTS!  During the whole month of March (the last month to take advantage of Sale-a-Bration and all the FREE products), you have four more FREE items available.  Check them out!

You can see the flyer up close HERE

Now is a great time to schedule a workshop for March and earn lots of FREE products!

You can schedule your workshop with me HERE!



Tuesday, February 24, 2015

NEW WEEKLY DEALS!

I always get so excited on Tuesday to see what's going to be on sale.  I am going to stock up on some ribbon and twine and sequins~~oh my!!

PLACE YOUR ORDER HERE!

Monday, February 23, 2015

PAINTED BLOOMS ABOUND!

Adding a new class to my April Calender. It is filling fast, so be sure to sign up early! Class is April 21st from 10 a.m. to noon or 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (or you can come both times if you want). Cost of the class is $20, and you will be using the Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper to make these six great cards and this awesome box to put them in. I will provide everything you need for all six cards (including envelopes) and for the box, as well as coffee, water and a light snack. All you need to bring is your adhesive. Payment is due when you RSVP.


How about more of the beautiful Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper? When you RSVP for the April 21st class (details below), you can do a $10 "add on" and make this beautiful frame too. This would make a great Mother's Day gift! If you want to do this "add on" be sure to let me know when you RSVP for the class.

You can also take this class "On The Go".   I will snail mail you directions and all the materials you will need for all 6 cards and for the box.  Cost for "On The Go" is $30.  If you want to also make the frame "add on", your total cost (including shipping) is $45.  Please note it is against Stampin' Up! policy to mail stamped images, so you will need to provide your own stamps and inks in order to complete your cards.


Friday, February 20, 2015

BOKEH TECHNIQUE!



Last week one of my customers and friends sent me a link to a video showcasing the Bokeh (pronounced boquet) technique.  I have seen samples with this technique all over, but it looked extremely difficult, so I never got around to investigating how to do it.  Well, the video made it look extremely easy, so "That Michelle" and I gave it a shot.  It was very easy and very fun.  I can't wait to try it using some different shapes.  Maybe stars or hearts???

Thursday, February 19, 2015

BUTTERFLY BASICS AND SOMETHING LACY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL TOGETHER!

The Something Lacy Background stamp makes cards so beautiful and easy!  I used the flowers from the Butterfly Basics Stamp Set and colored them with my Blendabilities.  Both of these stamp sets are available in the Occasions Catalog.
Butterfly Basics Clear Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!Something Lacy Clear Stamp by Stampin' Up!

ORDER THESE STAMPS HERE!

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

TIME TO RSVP!


It is time to brave the cold and have some fun!  Join me in the Rubber Room next Wednesday (February 25th) from 10:00 a.m.  to noon for the All-Occasion Stamp-A-Stack. We will make 8 wonderful all-occasion cards (2 each of 4 different designs).  I will provide snacks, coffee, water and all the materials you need to make all eight cards, including envelopes.  Cost of the class is $20 or FREE with a minimum $25 order.  
Don't want to brave the cold?  Join "On The Go"  I will snail mail you directions and all the materials for all 8 cards for $30.  Please note it is against Stampin' Up! policy to mail stamped images, so you will need to provide your own stamps and inks in order to complete your cards.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

WEEKLY DEALS FROM STAMPIN' UP!

I love the savings Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals offer!  After all, there is no such thing as too much ribbon or paper or......  This week my favorite "deal" is the What's Up? Punch.  AND this punch also coordinates with the You Brighten My Day Stamp Set, which is available for FREE in the SAB Catalog!

Monday, February 16, 2015

MORE SOMETHING LACY FROM STAMPIN' UP!


I recently hosted an Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration swap for some demonstrators, and this card was my submission.  I used the Something Lacy Background Stamp from the Occasions Catalog, along with the Lotus Blossom FREE Sale-a-Bration Stamp.  The base of my card is made with the Circle Card Thinlits Dies, and when you take off the belly and, the card flips open and you can see the back of the circle.  It is sort of a 3-D Card. 
Circle Card Thinlits DieSomething Lacy Wood Stamp by Stampin' Up!

Friday, February 13, 2015

SHELTERING TREE FROM OCCASIONS CATALOG!

We made this card last month in the Rubber Room.  I taught/reminded my customers about the crayon-resist technique.  This is the perfect stamp set for that technique.  Not familiar with the technique?  What you do is:

1) Stamp your image

2) Color areas you want to stay white (in this case those areas I wanted to look like snow on the branches) with a regular white crayon

3) Stamp and/or sponge color right over the crayon!

VOILA~~BEAUTIFUL!

Sheltering Tree Photopolymer Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!
As you can see, this stamp set is not only perfect for this technique, but you can use it to make a card/gift for any season or occasion!

ORDER YOUR SHELTERING TREE STAMP SET HERE!

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

LOVELY, AMAZING YOU PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET~~THE NEWEST PHOTOPOLYMER FROM STAMPIN' UP!

These are the BEST sentiments!  I love the thoughts conveyed and the beautiful font used; BUT the feather and envelope and heart make this stamp set so versatile and unique!

Here are a few samples made using this set, and they are just adorable!
Here are a few reasons Stampin' Up! has the most wonderful photopolymer stamp sets:
• Top-quality photopolymer that gives a perfectly stamped image every time.
 • They’re entirely transparent for perfect placement! 
• Can you say sticky? (Don’t worry; in a good way.) These stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks.
• They’re age tested. They won’t yellow or cloud up over time

If you are unfamiliar with the Stampin' Up! Photopolyment Stamp Set Offerings, check them out right HERE!

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

NEW WEEKLY DEALS!

Here are the new deals for this week!  Remember, Weekly Deals are "while supplies last".  The flower framelits and bigz dies are perfectly time to use in the Spring.

ORDER YOUR WEEKLY DEALS HERE!

Monday, February 9, 2015

SOMETHING LACY FROM STAMPIN' UP!

This absolutely gorgeous  background stamp, Something Lacy, can be found in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog, and it makes the most beautiful cards!  For this card I used a sentiment from Love and Sympathy,  the Stampin' Up! Extra-Large Oval Punch and 2" Circle Punch, then added some Taffeta Ribbon to accessorize.  It is super quick and easy and so versatile!
Something Lacy Wood Stamp by Stampin' Up!2 Circle PunchExtra-Large Oval Punch
 

ORDER YOUR SOMETHING LACY BACKGROUND STAMP HERE!

Saturday, February 7, 2015

ONE MORE FROM THE HERD!

For those of you who find coloring relaxing, this version of the From The Herd stamp set is sure to please!  

Friday, February 6, 2015

Thursday, February 5, 2015

"THAT MICHELLE'S" DIVA NIGHT BUTTERFLY FRAMELITS DIE!

This is the card "That Michelle" shared with us on Demo Diva night in January.  It is so simple, elegant and beautiful.  She used the Butterfly Basics Bundle (Butterfly Basics Stamp Set and Butterflies Thinlits Dies) from the Occasions Catalog.  She also used the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set for the background.  She embossed the butterfly with some glitter embossing powder and added some Pearl Basic Jewels to the body.   Truly an easy card that is perfect for lots of uses:  get well, sympathy, thank you, congratulations....  Thanks, "That Michelle" for sharing your talents!
Butterfly Basics Clear Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!Butterflies Thinlits Dies by Stampin' Up!

ORDER HERE TODAY AND MAKE THIS CARD!

Hugs from the Rubber Room