Reason to Smile - Last Chance

Today is the last day to take advantage of this great offer!!!

When you spend just $60 on any Stampin' Up! product, you can order the Reason to Smile stamp set - up to a $25.95 value - for just $5!!!

After reaching $60 on your order, simply enter item 131274 for wood mount or item 131275 for clear mount.  You will not be automatically prompted to enter the item number for a qualifying purchase.

Note:  There is a limit of one (1) set per customer.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!!!

Spooktacular Halloween Kit for FREE

Have you ever thought of joining the Stampin' Up! family and becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

If you have been considering the idea, August is a great time to sign up!  Not only can you choose $155 worth of Stampin' Up! products (your starter kit is fully customizable) for only $125 but for the month of August you will receive this Spooktacular Halloween Kit for FREE!!!
**please note project kit does not include ink**

If you have a wish list that exceeds $125 you can join my team

and choose $155 worth of product for only $125 (no taxes or 

shipping and handling).  You don't have to spend a penny more

after that (and you are going to want to for sure, lol!) but if

you do you get 20% off the catalogue prices.

This special starts August 1, 2012.

Whether you want to start a full-time or part-time business or just

get the 20% discount as a hobby demo, take the next couple of days to decide what products you would like in your starter kit, then (if you live anywhere in Canada) on August 1, 2012 

Click here to join my team & become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!!!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!!!

Mojo Monday 251 meets Dynamic Duos 13 with Clockworks

Today I made a card for my brother's birthday using two challenges:  Mojo Monday and Dynamic Duos.  

I thought the sketch over at Mojo Monday really suited the Monochromatic Colour scheme over at Dynamic Duos being that I needed to make a masculine card.

I used Early Espresso Embossing Powder (from the 2012 Holiday Mini) for the watch and sentiment and cut the watch out and popped it up on dimensionals.

Stamps:  Clockworks and Itty Bitty Banners

Inks:  Crumb Cake and Early Espresso Classic Inks and 

VersaMark

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso and Very Vanilla Card Stock and

Neutrals DSP Stack

Accessories:  Big Shot, Perfect Pennants Die, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Bitty Banners Framelits, Heat Tool, Early Espresso Embossing Powder

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!!!

Triple Time Stamping - Reason to Smile

There is a really cool stamping technique going around the Stampin' Up! community right now called Triple Time Stamping.  It is a technique shown by Dawn Olchefske and she has an awesome video that can be found on her website if you want to give it a try. 

This is the card I made using the Triple Time Technique and the Reason to Smile stamp set.  The card comes together very quickly and is very effective.  Unfortunately, the little flowers I stamped using Pink Pirouette Classic Ink does not show up as much as I had hoped but I really like the Primrose Petal and Raspberry Ripple inks together for the flowers.

Remember, our Reason to Smile promotion ends this coming Tuesday, July 31st!!!  When you spend just $60 on any Stampin' Up! product, you can order the Reason to Smile stamp set - up to a $25.95 value - for just $5!!!

After reaching $60 on your order, simply enter item 131274 for wood mount or item 131275 for clear mount.  

Please Note:  You will not be automatically prompted to enter the item number for a qualifying purchase and there is a limit of one (1) set per customer.

 

Stamps:  Reason to Smile and Petite Pairs

Inks:  Pink Pirouette, Primrose Petal and 

Raspberry Ripple Classic Inks

Paper:  Raspberry Ripple and Whisper White Card Stock

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!!!

Stamping 411 #265 - World Treasures

It has been a while since I've done a challenge!  I liked this week's sketch over at Stamping 411 this week so decided to give a shot. 

Here is what I came up with

Many ideas I have seen using this image have the peacock's feathers layered.  Me being the crazy one decided I was going to painstakingly colour each layer with a different colour found in the DSP International Bazaar.  It did take a bit of time and when I found I went outside the boundary I simply used a blender pen to remove the unwanted colour from the rubber.  It worked like a dream.

Stamps:  Itty Bitty Banners and World Treasure

Inks:  Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade, Pacific Point, Pool Party, 

Rich Razzleberry and Tangerine Tango Stampin' Write Markers and Pacific Point Classic Ink

Paper:  Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade, Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango and Whisper White Card Stock and International Bazaar DSP

Accessories:  Big Shot, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Bitty Banners Framelits, Finishing Touches Edgelits, 3-1/2" Circle Die

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!!!

Elmo Birthday Card

It seems the Elmo birthday card in it's many forms has been around for quite a while and it only now that I have made one.  It is my nephew's 2nd birthday today and I though he would enjoy opening an envelope to find Elmo smiling back at him!

When I was looking for the measurements I came across an Elmo easel card and that is what I have recreated above.  It took a 

couple of tries with the measurements and a bit of trimming so

the "background" of the easel did not show around Elmo's head

but it was well worth the extra steps.

Stamps:  Sweet Shoppe Alphabet Upper (retired)

and Teeny Tiny Wishes

Inks:  Basic Black

Paper:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red and 

Whisper White Card Stock

Accessories:  Big Shot, Scallop Circle Die, 3-1/2" Circle Die, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!!!

Father's Day Card from the In-laws!

My Mom makes some awesome cards and I thought I would share the one she made for my husband for  Father's Day this year.

Stamps:  Studio Sketches and Thoughts of Father (both retired)

Inks:  Bravo Burgandy

Paper:  Basic Gray, Bravo Burgundy and Whisper White Card Stock

Deck the Halls DSP (retired), Nouveau Chic (retired)

Accessories:  Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Scallop Square Punch, 3/16" Corner Punch

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!!!

A Father's Day Card...a little late, I know!

I have not been posting much lately and much of that is due to the fact that I have not done much creating lately.  I did, however, make a card for Father's Day for the boys to give to their Dad.

I saw this card on Mary Fish's blog and just loved it!

I used the new Argyle embossing folder instead of the

Houndstooth one, but it is pretty much the same.

Stamps:  Best Dad Ever

Inks:  Night of Navy and Real Red Stampin' Write Markers

Paper:  Night of Navy, Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock

Accessories:  Argyle Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!

Reason to Smile

It was my parents 57th wedding anniversary earlier 

this month and this is the card I made for them.

I found this card on Pinterest (I just love all the ideas I find there) and it turns out it is by Teneale Williams.  I have long admired her work and the only difference between the two cards is the size of the card.

I used the Reason to Smile stamp set which you can purchase for only $5 with a minimum $60 order...but only until July 31st, 2012!  Please visit my online store to place your order today!

Stamps:  Reason to Smile, Friendly Phrases

Inks:  Island Indigo and Pool Party Classic Inks

Paper:  Island Indigo, Pool Party and Whisper White Card Stock

Accessories:  Pool Party Baker's Twine

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!

Reason to Smile

During July, you have the opportunity to purchase and exclusive stamp set, available only through this special offer!!!  When you spend just $60 on any Stampin' Up! product, you can order the Reason to Smile stamp set - up to a $25.95 value - for just $5!!!

After reaching $60 on your order simple enter item 131274 for 

wood mount or item 131275 for clear mount.  You will not be automatically prompted to enter the item number for a qualifying purchase.

Note:  There is a limit of one (1) set per customer.  

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping!!!