Baby congrats

I just sent this to my cousin who had her second son.  I used some dsp that has been around for a while.  I love this stamp set for baby cards and kids birthdays!   It's called Zoo Babies.  I used Deco Labels to cut it out and Bitty Banners for the sentiment.  I seem to have trouble making a card without these. Thanks for looking & commenting!

Products used:

Zoo Babies Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$19.95

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Brights Candy Dots

$5.95

Deco Labels Collection Framelits Dies

$24.95

Bitty Banners Framelits Die

$14.95

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Sale-A-Bration

I'm so excited that the Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration has started!  Can't wait to order my freebies!! As I mentioned before, this is the big sale event that Stampin' Up! has each year.  For every $50 purchase from any catalog (annual, Occasions), you get to choose a FREE item in the Sale-a-bration catalog!  There are a lot of cute items to choose from.  Take a look and let me know if I can answer any questions!  This sale runs from today, January 28 to March 31st.

Occasions Catalog

For some reason, I usually pass by the Occasions Catalog each year.  This year is different.  I love some of the products in it and I can't wait to order!

This promotion runs from January 3 - June 1, 2014.

Check it out here:  Occasions 2014

PPA 189

Here is my card for Pals Paper Arts 189 Sketch Challenge.  I used my favorite In Colors of all time! This stretchy ribbon is a favorite of mine as well.  I colored with an Aqua Painter and the inks.  I almost added pearls but thought  I had enough dots going on!   What do you think?  Thanks for looking and commenting.  Come and play along with us at Pals Paper Arts!

Stampin' Up! Product used:

Strawberry Slush 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim

$8.95

2013-2015 In Color 12" X 12" Cardstock

$9.95

2013-2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack

$21.95

2012-2014 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Simply Sketched

$10.00

Aqua Painter

$16.95

Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Pistachio Pudding Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

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Masculine birthday card

I made this for a challenge but missed the date!  Oh well, I can always use a masculine birthday card, right? 

I used an old bicycle stamp and button, and everything else from Stampin' Up! - Crumb Cake cardstock, Barely Banana textured cardstock, Wild Wasabi and Early Espresso cardstock, Deco Labels framelits (130102), Linen Thread (104199),  Bitty Banners framelits (129267), Candy Dots, Gorgeous Grunge stamp set on background (130517 ), Itty Bitty Banners sentiment (126257) and the Banner Punch from Sale-a-Bration.  I just love this little punch!  It's a great way to use up little scraps too. 

For those of you who don't know about Sale-A-Bration, it's Stamin' Up!'s big sale event.  For every $50 you purchase in any catalog, you will get to choose a FREE item in the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  One of the items is this cute little punch!  I will be sharing with you soon so please stay tuned!  Thanks for looking and commenting!

PPA 188

I heard some really exciting news from Stampin' Up! over the last day or two from Leadership participants.  Stay tuned....

Here is my card for Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge #188. I used Strawberry Slush designer paper ( #130136) & ink; Tempting Turquoise and Pistachio Pudding cardstock and Candy Dots (130931) . The flower is from Flower Shop (130942). I decided to add the spots from Gorgeous Grunge (130517) at the last minute. The punches are Modern Label (119849) and Word Window (119857).   As always, thanks for looking and commenting!

p.s  If you would like a Stampin' Up! catalog, please email me.  I will ship it for $5, or send free with any order.  There are lots of great ideas in it!

 

Paper Pumpkin Deal

If you've thought about signing up for Stampin' Up!'s Paper Pumpkin, now is the time!  You will get a free set of In Color markers.  This is a $14.95 deal!  I heard that the February and  March were fabulous!!  Now's the time.  Sign up here:  My Paper Pumpkin and please pick me as your demonstrator!  Let me know if I can answer any questions.


 

PPA 187

Here is my card for Pal's Paper Arts 187 Color Challenge.   I love this combo of Soft Sky and Real Red!  I kept it clean and simple.  I used some Real Red designer paper, Six Sided Hexagon stamp set (product 130956), Express Yourself sentiment (hostess set), Bitty Banners Framelits (129267).  Thanks for looking and commenting.  You should go over and check out all of the beautiful cards the DT came up with this week!

Thinking of you

I made this for someone at work who has been very sick and stuck in the house for months.  I hope it cheers her up a bit!  I didn't think I would like the Baked Brown Sugar cardstock but I'm using it more and more!

I submitted this for Going Grey with Scrap-Creations - Something New challenge.  I recently got this stamp set from Stampin' Up!.  You should play along!

Recipe:  Stampin' Up! Pool Party (my favorite), Baked Brown Sugar and Whisper White cardstock; In Colors designer papers (130136); Framelits Deco Labels Die (product # 130102); Gifts of Kindness (130444); Bitty Banners Framelits (129267); Pool Party embossing powder (129398); Sizzix Swiss Dot embossing folder; Hero Arts pearls.  Just click on the flower to the right to shop with me!

PPA 186 - Color Challenge

 I made this for Pals Paper Arts Challenge #186.  It's for my son and daughter-in-law's first anniversary coming up.  I used one of my favorite stamp sets, Express Yourself, which is a hostess set.  I love my sentiment stamps!  I cut these banners myself but there is an easier way!  The Occasions Catalog has a set of banner dies (product #132173) and stamps to match.  See page 27 of the Occasions Catalog in my previous post.  If you order both, you save 15%!

We just had a big snow storm and ended up with two extra days off!  I was so happy to get the first text on Thursday at 6:25 a.m.  I was getting in the shower late after dragging my feet, hoping for no school.  I was even more excited to get the second text in the afternoon saying that we had no work today either!  I thought I would stamp today but ended up cleaning and grocery shopping late afternoon.  The roads were not great.  I hope it warms up soon.  It's been incredibly cold with the wind chill factor!  The temp today was 7 at one point.  Not sure how low it is now, but I thank God I don't live in Wisconsin!  I read about temps of -55 degrees!  I couldn't take that.  I think I would just hibernate.

Thanks for looking and leaving a comment! 

Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog

I'm very excited about this occasions catalog!  You can view it here: 

PPA 185 Challenge

Hope everyone had a nice Christmas!  Mine was great!  I spent a lot of time with my granddaughter and that was the best part.  Three is a great age for Christmas.  She told me Santa was coming and leaving presents under the tree.  Her eyes popped out of her head when she got to my house to open gifts!  We enjoyed every minute.

Here is my card for Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge 185.  I needed a quick thank you to send to someone at work who gave me a nice mall gift card.  I used some older Stampin' Up! designer papers, Simply Sketched stamp set (hostess set), Framelits Deco Labels (item 130102), candy dots ( and Pool Party ribbon seam binding.  By the way, I started out with the image and ribbon on the other side like the sketch, but I made a mistake inking the image so I had to move it over!  Thank you for looking and leaving a comment. Play along with us if you haven't already! 

PPA 184 Challenge

This is my second attempt at this sketch challenge for Pals Paper Arts 184.  The first one came out okay but it was so similar to my previous snowflake cards, I decided to make another.  I have to admit, anything with a diagonal line scares me.  I managed to finish though.  (please pardon the date/photo)

I had no choice but to make another Christmas card.  I needed a few more for my coworkers.  I used some old papers from American Crafts, I believe.  I just don't have enough SU designer papers yet, but I plan to change that!   Thanks for looking and leaving a comment.  Please let me know if I can help you with any Stampin' Up! product orders!  You can click on my flower on the right to order 24/7.

I hope everyone has a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year!

Used:  Stampin' Up! Crumb Cake for a base, Endless Wishes and Warmth & Wonder sets.

Pals Paper Arts 183

 

I've hardly had any stamping time! I made this quick card early so that I would be ready for Pals Paper Arts Challenge 183, but I almost forgot to post!   I figured I would make another Christmas card to add to my small stash.  I'm not thrilled with it but it's done.l  I'm only going to be able to give homemade cards to my family and a few work friends because I've run out of time. 

I'm so far behind with Christmas that we decided to get a fake tree for the first time in our married lives and that's a long time!!  I'm anxious to see how it looks out of the box.  We'll set up and decorate either tomorrow or Sunday.  We're supposed to get hit with 10-14 inches of snow tomorrow afternoon into Sunday so I'm not sure my son and his wife will be able to come over as planned.  I will be babysitting tomorrow morning for a few hours so I won't be getting any decorating done!  I'm not complaining though.  I love spending time with my granddaughter.  We will be making reindeer cookies!

Anyway, I used the Warmth & Wonder set and my new Framelits Deco Labels (130102).  You can't see it but the berries are dotted with Adirondack Dimensional Pearls. Thanks for looking and leaving a comment!

 

 

Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge 182

I haven't had any time for stamping lately so I just squeezed this one in today.  We had a wake and funeral to go to this week and then my granddaughter came over Saturday and Sunday.  I can't resist spending all of my time with her.  She is a hoot! 

I made this for Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge 182.  I cannot figure out why blogger is uploading this picture sideways.  It is the right orientation on my computer, but don't have time to try and fix it.  I loved the Smoky Slate with Elegant Eggplant, but the Very Vanilla threw me off.  I prefer Whisper White.  At least I managed to finish on time.  I used Warmth &Wonder and Endless Wishes.
UPDATE:  Finally fixed from my work computer.  Still have no idea what the issue is!

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Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge 181

I don't think I was meant to do this challenge!  I wasn't happy with my first card so I started over.  I was just about through with this one when I realized that I glued the pieces on the main card base upside down!  I didn't have time to make a third so I pulled out some waxed dental floss, got it off and adhered it the right way!

I used Cajun Craze for the base, Midnight Muse and Brown Sugar C'ordinations.  I used a hexagon embossing folder and sanded it.  I don't have the chevron punch but I plan on purchasing that soon!  I ended up using a corner punch instead.I used the Gorgeous Grunge set for the coffee spills and the birthday sentiment is from Express Yourself.   This is one of my new sets.  I love sentiment stamps!  I also used one of my favorite products, a candy dot in Cajun Craze.

I am really looking forward to Thanksgiving!  My hubby and I cook for our two boys, my daughter-in-law and three year old granddaughter.  It's very laid back and relaxing!  I will be baking a bunch of pies for a gathering we are hosting on Friday for my husband's family.  It will be fun too, but a lot of work.  I hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving!

PPA180

I made this the other night for Pals Paper Arts sketch challenge #180.  I took extra time taking photos and emailed them to myself from my iPad.  Got to my destination and I had no emails!  I was hacked the other day so it's been a frustrating week.  I have no idea why the photos won't email.  I tried my husband's email and my gmail after I got home and they didn't work.  So.....out comes the point and shoot and now I have lousy photos again!  Oh well. 

I used Smoky Slate and Pool Party for cardstock and Basic Gray and Island Indigo inks.  I love this designer paper called Winter Frost from the Holiday Catalog.  I used Endless Wishes for the sentiment.  Love this set!  I found these chipboard snowflakes at Michael's on clearance last year.  I wish I had the dies from Stampin' Up! but you can't get it all at once!  I stamped with Versamark and used some glittery embossing powder.  I wish you could see how sparkly it is.  I almost forgot to mention my favorite product - candy dots!  Thanks for looking.

Are you ready to shop?  Stampin' Up! has a fabulous sale starting tomorrow, November 20, and it runs to December 2.  There are lots of discounts on great products!  There are 24-hour doorbuster tomorrow only. Be sure to check it out tomorrow!

PPA Color Challenge PPA179

I went outside my comfort zone for Pals Paper Arts color challenge. When I saw the colors, I almost skipped this one. I was given a gentle push by Windy in the PPA group. Thanks, Windy! I knew I had Crumb Cake and Rich Razzleberry but I'm not usually a yellow personl. I searched for some Crushed Curry and finally found a piece. Then I realized I bought the chevron ribbon too! I actually enjoyed it! I need to do this more often. I used Morning Meadow for stamps.