Coming Soon!

I cannot wait for November 1!  The Stitched Shapes Framelits will be available for purchase before the 2017-18 catalog!  They will be in my shopping cart, along with some stamp sets.  There is a list of stamps that will be offered at 25% off.  These sets go well with the Stitched Shapes framelits.  They will only be available at that price from November 1-30 though.  I will post a link on the first.  You can click on the flower to the right as well.

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This fun sketch is by the talented Ginger Toivonen, and the final challenge for Pals Paper Arts.  It has been so much fun doing the challenges and I will surely miss them.  This one made me think outside the box.  Thank you, Ginger, for the challenge, and to Mary Fish for hosting these wonderful challenges over the years!

I used the Christmas Pines bundle and paired it with the Layering Ovals.  The designer series paper is from Presents & Pinecones from the Holiday Catalog.  If you have any questions, let me know. Thanks so much for stopping by.

Paper Pumpkin Alternative

Hi Stampers!  I finally opened my Paper Pumpkin for October last night.  I have to say, this is one of my all time favorites!  I decided to add a panel of Cajun Craze to the card.  I inked up the Woodland Embossing Folder on the Sizzix side with Chocolate Chip.  Then I ran it through the Big Shot.  I love how it gives depth to the trees.  I took the precut leaves from the kit and inked them with the three colors - Old Olive, Cajun Craze and Delightful Dijon.  Then I used the Layering Ovals for the sentiment.  I really love the fall sequins in this kit!

If you don't know what Paper Pumpkin is or have never tried it, you really should.  It's a box of goodies you receive each month for about $20.  You can go month to month or buy a prepaid subscription to save some money.  The kit comes with everything you need to create the project with the exception of scissors and adhesive.  It comes with an exclusive stamp set, ink spot, glue dots, papers, envelopes, etc. The month-to-month is here:  PAPER PUMPKIN  If you'd rather buy a prepaid subscription (1, 3, 6 and 12 months), you can add it to a regular Stampin' Up! order here:  Prepaid Paper Pumpkin

If I can answer any questions, please let me know!  You can purchase any of the items mentioned by clicking on the words, or you can shop 24/7 by clicking the flower to the right.

Here is the video for this month's kit:

News Alert!!

I'm so excited to share this with you....Stampin' Up! has come out with new Stitched Shaped Framelits!  I love the finished look it gives to the shapes.  I cannot wait until mine arrive!  These are available on November 1.  Also, from November 1 - November 30, there are a select group of stamp sets which are 25% off.  Stay tuned for ordering information!

Mr. Moose

I am in love with Mr, Moose.  Isn't he adorable?!  He is part of the Jolly Friends bundle from the Stampin' Up! holiday catalog.

I started with a base of crumb cake, adhered a 4x5.25 panel of Warmth and Wonder dsp (just around the edges).  Then I cut out an oval with the Layering Ovals  framelits.  I put the two pieces aside for another card.  I stamped Mr. Moose in Early Espresso and used a blender pen on his antlers and gave him some roses cheeks.  The hat was punched out of dsp and whisper white.  He scarf was stamped on dsp and cut out.  I adhered both to the edge of the oval, stamped the sentiment and tied some holiday twine around it and popped up with Dimensionals.  I hope you like it!  Let me know if you have questions.  You can purchase these items in my store by clicking on the flower to the right. Thanks for stopping by!

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This fabulous combination is by the talented Shawn de Oliveira.  I thought it would be a tough one even though I love all three colors.  Well, let's just say I ran short on time and I had to make it easy!  I really love the colors together and I'll use this again.

I used the Paisleys and Posies stamp set and added a few enamel dots.  I am beginning to love this set!  It makes for a fast and simple card.   Thanks so much for stopping by!

Going Grey with Scrap-Creations Halloween

Hi Stampers!  Sorry I've been MIA.  I've been crazy busy and I've been working on 51 cards for a Stampin' Up! Event swap.  I decided to use the Jar of Haunts for the Halloween challenge at Going Grey with Scrap-Creations.

These jars are so much fun!  I had the mummy sitting on my table from a previous project and decided to use it up.  I started off with a "wood "shelf in Soft Suede.  You can't see it that well but the eyeball jar is colored with Rich Razzleberry and then clear Wink of Stella.  I used Enamel Shapes in Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry and Pumpkin Pie.  I hope you like it!  Why don't you join us in this fun challenge?!

If you'd like to order any of these products, just click on the flower to the right!

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This color challenge is by the talented Rae Harper for Pals Paper Arts.  I love the rich look of this combination and it forces me to use Elegant Eggplant.  I never use purple for some reason!  I decided to do some pretty fall leaves using Sheltering Tree. I inked my stamp up with sponge daubers with the three colors and then misted and stamped on watercolor paper.   Thanks for stopping by!

Huge Congrats

Hi Stampers!  I made this card for my amazing upline, Mary Fish.  She just hit one million dollars in Stampin' Up! sales!  She is incredible!  A huge congrats to Mary!

I knew I wanted to use the Petals & Paisleys designer series paper so that I could use my new copper embossing powder.  The sentiment is a font I love from a past Paper Pumpkin kit.  I know that Mary has a passion for pretty fonts!  I cut a frame from the Lots of Labels framelits in Rich Razzleberry and then the sentiment piece from the larger die and adhered.  I was stuck for a small embellishment when I remembered that I received a package from Stampin' Up! which included the Paisleys & Posies bundle.  I stamped the leaf several times in Delightful Dijon and then ran it through the Big Shot.  I added a metallic enamel shape.  I'm in love with those things!!  The ribbon is part of a trio from the holiday catalog.  Please let me know what you think.  Thanks for stopping by!

All of the above mentioned products can be purchased from my online store 24/7.  Just click on the product name, or the flower to the right.  Don't hesitate to ask if you have questions!

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This week's color challenge for the Pals Paper Arts is by the talented Peggy Noe.  I think it's fabulous. Peggy's cards are fabulous as well!  Please go and check out the other entries at Pals Paper Arts, or join us!  Thank you for stopping by.

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This color combination for the Pals Paper Arts is by yours truly!  I wanted to come up with a fall combination since mine was in September.  It reminds me of our pretty fall leaves.  I am very fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful places in the country during the fall.  I can't wait for the leaves to start turning!

I started off with a piece of Shimmery White cardstock.  I heat embossed with White Stampin' Embossing Powder, and then sponged the three colors randomly, overlapping a bit each time.  When I was done, I wiped off the white leaves with a tissue.  I popped the sentiment on a die cut from Swirly Scribbles.  The leaves are stamped and die cut from the Thoughtful Branches bundle.  The ribbon is from the brand new holiday catalog.  I hope you like this combination, and you'll play along with us!  Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you had a nice Labor Day Weekend!

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Hi Stampers!  I made this for my stepsister who is going through cancer treatments.  I was told that she loves my cards and has them lined up in her office.  I got nervous when I started making another. I can't remember what I've sent and didn't want to duplicate!  She likes very muted colors so I decided to go a little brighter, knowing I haven't done that before.

I had a panel of watercolor paper on my desk and decided to use it.  This was made with an aqua painter.  I wet the paper, then dip my aqua painter in the well of the ink pad and paint it on.  (I think my last three posts were using this technique because I love how easy it is!).

I used Emerald Envy for ink and the base.  I decided to pair it with Flirty Flamingo and cut a flower with Sunshine Wishes framelits.  I couldn't come up with a third color so I decided to add the burlap strip last minute.

Thanks for stopping by.  You can order any of the products by clicking on the flower to the right. Please let me know if I can answer any questions!

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This pretty color combination is for the Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge by the talented Michelle Gleeson. I'm so happy she chose them.  I've been in a bit of a rut lately using the same colors over and over!  Old Olive has been one of my favorites for a long time now and I love it paired with Dapper Denim and So Saffron.

I needed a card for my friend's mom who just had surgery.  I decided to use Aqua Painters on Watercolor paper (another thing I can't seem to get away from!).  I used Flourish Thinlits and a sentiment from the Watercolor Wishes Kit.  I hope she likes it!  Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving me a comment.

Back to School Challenge

Hi Stampers!  This is for the Going Grey with Scrap-Creations Back to School challenge.  I made this card for my granddaughter who is going into first grade.   I used some retired Stampin' Up! School House dsp, Star Framelits, and a sentiment from Be the Star, a retired stamp set.  I also used some retired ribbon in Daffodil Delight, and some new enamel stars in Garden Green.  I really love the enamel shapes!!

Thanks for stopping by!   Please let me know what you think, and head over to see the other amazing creations at Scrap-Creations!

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These pretty colors from the talented Mary Fish are so refreshing!   They remind me of an ice cream I used to love as a kid.  It was some sort of Neopolitan or Harlequin ice cream with orange sherbet, coffee, and vanilla, but strawberry would have been a great addition!  It sounds like a weird combination, but the orange sherbet and coffee together were truly amazing!  I think it was made by a local company, Hood Ice Cream. If anyone remembers it, please comment! Anyway, on to my card!

I am trying to build my sympathy or "bad news" card stash.  I started with watercolor paper.  I embossed the trees from Thoughtful Branches in white. I then wet with Aqua Painters, and then dipped in each color with the Aqua Painter on the wet paper.  I stamped the sentiment from Greatest Greetings in black and mounted the pieces.  Easy peasy! Please let me know what you think, and thanks so much for stopping by!

The Thoughtful Branches set is only available through August 31, or while supplies last.  So if you would like to get it, I wouldn't wait!  It's really gorgeous and so versatile. 

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I love the soft and pretty color combination by the talented Lynn Hoyt!  This is for the Pals Paper Arts color challenge.  I think it could be used for just about anything - baby, sympathy, birthday, get well, etc. I decided to make a thank you.  I used the beautiful new set called Thoughtful Branches which is only available from August 2-31, while supplies last.  I just had to have it!  

I have to be honest...I had some glue smeared on my paper from when I put the hydrangea down.  I almost started over but saw someone on Pinterest who had cut flowers out and popped them.  That's what I chose to do and it did make the glue disappear!  I also added Wink of Stella pen to the flower.  The rest was easy. I used an Aqua Painter to watercolor some Marina Mist on the background.  I used Whisper White cardstock.  I decided to keep the embellishments on the sentiment piece.  I used a bit of Smoky Slate baker's twine and a heart from a retired punch in Marina Mist.  Easy peasy!  Thanks for stopping by and please let me know what you think!

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This fun sketch for the Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge is by Maggie Mata   I couldn't help playing twice!  I've been wanting to come up with an alternative Paper Pumpkin for the June kit so I started by cutting the striped base and mounted it on Peek-a-boo Peach.   I added a circle in Peek-a-boo Peach envelope paper. Next, I stamped a circle from the kit and then stamped Happy on the Peek-a-Boo Peach.  The last circle is stamped on Sahara Sand and popped with Stampin' Dimensionals.    I then added a bunch of sequins from the Paper Pumpkin kit.

For my second card, I started by embossing the Soft Sky base with Seaside Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and then cut circles out of By the Shore dsp.   I am waiting for the Seaside Shore stamp set to come in, so I improvised by cutting out one of the fish on the dsp. The sentiment is from the Watercolor Wishes kit.  Love that font!  Thanks for stopping by!  Please let me know what you think.

Going Grey with Scrap-Creations Christmas

Here is my submission for the Going Grey with Scrap-Creations Christmas in July challenge.  I enjoyed making a Christmas card in July!  I need to get a move on for my Christmas cards, and this has put me in the mood.

I kept it simple by stamping the Wonderous Wreath in Old Olive.  I rotated it slightly and stamped again with the remaining ink on the stamp, then I took Mossy Meadow and stamped the second step of leaves.  The third step was the berries in Cherry Cobbler.  I dotted them with Wink of Stella clear pen.  I inked up the Brick Wall embossing folder with some Mossy Meadow, put a piece of Cherry Cobbler in the folder and ran it through the Big Shot. Then I mounted it on Gold Foil on a Mossy Meadow card base. I cut the Noel out of Gold Foil sheets, wrapped Gold Thread around the wreath, and popped it up with Stampin' Dimensionals. I added a few metallic enamel shapes and the bow. Thanks for stopping by.  Please go over to Scrap-Creations and check out all of the wonderful entries, or better yet, join us in the challenge!

Product List

• Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138288]
• Wonderous Wreath Photopolymer Bundle [137624]
• Gold Foil Sheets [132622]
• Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119685]
• Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [126966]
• Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]
• Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [133645]
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953]
• Metallic Enamel Shapes [141678]
• Big Shot [143263]
• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

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Such a gorgeous color combination from the talented Katy McGloin!!  I had a little bit of trouble getting started and then thought of my Sprinkles of Life set.  I was going to make a black raspberry ice cream cone but ended up making a cupcake.  I used Thoughtful Banners for the sentiment on the first card.  The dsp is actually envelope paper in Sweet Sugarplum.  I tied the Rouched Ribbon with some Island Indigo Bakers Twine from a Paper Pumpkin kit.  I added a touch of Clear Wink of Stella on the flames after coloring in with Copics.  And you know me, I ended up making another card to see if I liked it any better.   On the second, I used Birthday Blossoms and the Pansy Punch.  It is mounted on two layers of doilies.  The sentiment is from Balloon Celebration, and I finished it off with a few enamel shapes.

Please let me know which one you like best.  Thanks for stopping by!  

Product List

• Sprinkles Of Life Photopolymer Stamp Set [139971]
• Tree Builder Punch [138295]
• Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Bundle [142330]
• Birthday Blossoms Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139471]
• Pansy Punch [130698]
• 2016-2018 In Color Envelope Paper [141698]
• Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953]
• Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975]
• Island Indigo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122923]
• Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad [126986]
• Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141418]
• Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [141400]
• Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395]
• Sweet Sugarplum 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon [141428]
• Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]
• Layering Squares Framelits Dies [141708]
• Delicate White Doilies [141701]
• 2015-2017 In Color Doilies [141674]
• 2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes [141410]