Love Bugs and a New Deal of the Week

It's week #3 and the Deal of the Week is Square Fire Rhinestone Brads, $6.99 (reg $10.95). Item #109112, pg 179 of the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog.
If you gotta have 'em, this is the time to get 'em while the gettin's good :)


After weeks of rainy weather, the kids and I have been enjoying our days at my parents pool, day trips to the beach, playing outside, etc not as much time to get kreative like when I am house bound in the winter (brrrrrr).
Quick card, quick post (and off to the pool :) - Here's a clean and simple card, using the Love Bugs Hostess Lev 1 set. I needed an anniversary card and couldn't wait to ink up my love bugs. Using VersaMark, I stamped my bugs across the page then sprinkled on some Black Embossing Powder and heated it up. The bottom half of the card was placed on my sm polka dot Texturz Plate and run through the Big Shot. Colored in my bugs with Real Red, Summer Sun and Basic Black Markers. Used my 2 way glue pen to add some Dazzling Diamonds to my bees wings and lady bug dots. Matted my Whisper White onto Basic Black and a standard Real Red card base scored at the top. Using the Word Window Punch, I popped out my window. Used my Real Red and Basic Black Markers to 'color' directly on my stamp - a little huff to remoisten and stamped on Whisper White. Again used the Word Window to pop this out, added some Real Red dashes around the outer edge and then adhered it on the inside of my Real Red card base - so the sentiment peeks through on the card front. Added Black Gingham ribbon and a luscious Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain ribbon simply tied in a knot and adhered with a Mini Glue Dot, to finish off my card.

If you'd like to host a workshop so you could earn this adorable set and other rewards, contact me and we'll 'chat' about an in house parrrrrty or a catalog party. Lets Party!!


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Supplies:
Stamps: Love Bugs (hostess lev 1 - 115233)
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red
Ink: VersaMark, Real Red Marker, Summer Sun Marker
Accessories: Crushed Curry Polka Dot Ribbon, Black Gingham Ribbon, 2-way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Black Embossing Powder, Big Shot, Texturz Background Plates (sm polka dots), Word Window Punch, Mini Glue Dots

Friends 24-7

I started this card with the Splitcoast Sketch Challenge 236 and decided I wanted to ink up my new set Friends 24-7. I'd been eying this set since it first came out and I'm so glad it stuck around in the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog. This card came together pretty quickly and I really like the old vintage feel it has.
My 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 Brocade Blue card base is given a vintage feel using a Dauber and the new In Color Soft Suede around the edges of the card.
The bird image was inked using Daubers and Craft inks: Brocade Blue, Choc Chip and Garden Green and stamped onto Very Vanilla. Sprinkled on some Clear Embossing Powder and with my Heat Tool gave it the shiny raised embossed look. TIP: Craft Ink or VersaMark must be used with Embossing Powder. Ripped and slightly distressed the top and bottom of this panel and again used my Dauber with Soft Suede Ink. Hint: Very inexpensive tool, your finger nail will do a great job distressing - can't promise you won't need a manicure after though :) Just kidding, my nail is just fine!
I inked my floral/fluerish/any suggestions what to call it?, image in Soft Suede on Soft Suede. And guess what, I tore the edges and again daubbed Soft Suede. FYI: Daubers are a great little tool to have on hand and 12 come in a pack - and the are reusable. I clean mine with a very little soap and water, let them dry and they are ready for the next time. They do get stained, but with 12 in a pack you can reuse the dark stained with dark colors, light with the light. Love them!!
Layered my bird and floral image over a torn and distressed piece of Kraft cardstock with some additional Soft Suede ink lightly daubbed. TIP: When using my Daubers to add 'depth' to my cardstock, beside inking the edges, I apply the ink in light circular motions.
I finally inked my sentiment in... Soft Suede. I'd love you to leave a comment and let me know what ya think of my vintagey card :)


Reminder: DEAL OF THE WEEK - Big Shot Doctors Bag (113474) - $49.99 (reg $69.95)

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Supplies:
Stamps: Friends 24-7 (113218)
Ink: Soft Suede (115657), Brocade Blue Craft(101593), Choc Chip Craft (101816), Garden Green Craft(101841)
Paper: Brocade Blue (101166), Kraft (102125), Soft Suede (115318), Very Vanilla (101650)
Accessories: Daubers (102892), Clear Embossing Powder(109130), Heat Tool (100005)

The Joy of a Sunset

My brayer finally met ink. I've had my brayer tucked away in a drawer for sometime and have always been intimidated to try a sunset. With this weeks Mojo 94 challenge, I decided to give it the 'ol college try. A bit unbalanced, I probably should have had the sun up in the left corner due to the nature of the sketch with the circle element in the bottom right, but I went with it anyway. My card base is the new In Color Dusty Durango and the vertical panel is also an In Color, Soft Suede. My sunset panel was brayed (?) first with So Saffron onto Whisper White. Then I punched out a 1" Circle from a sticky note to kreate a sun. I brayed over the So Saffron and sticky note circle with the new In Colors Crushed Curry and then again with Dusty Durango. Peeled off my sticky note circle to reveal my sun. Sponged a little extra Dusty Durango across the bottom. Inked up my grass from Inspired by Nature in Soft Suede and stamped the tips of the grasses onto my sunset panel. The new Autumn Days set has the prettiest 'grained' grass which I also added in Soft Suede. Highlighted a few blades with my White Gel Signo Pen and layered onto Choc Chip. I isolated the word Joy from a stamp in the All Holidays set with Dusty Durango, then popped it out with a 1" Circle Punch and layered onto 1-1/4" Choc Chip Punched Circle. I kept the card fairly simple as I wanted the focus to be on my sunset. I'm so glad I gave this technique a try and I will continue to practice to get better. Beside the unbalanced look, I'm pretty happy with how the image turned out. Hope you like it! Any questions, feel free to contact me

If you missed yesterdays announcement, the Deal of the Week is the Big Shot Doctors bag for $49.99. That's a savings of $19.96. Classy, chic, just adorable bag! Don't delay, you only have one week to place your order!


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Supplies:
Stamps: Autumn Days (115452), Inspired by Nature (111656), All Holidays (114916)
Paper: Dusty Durango (115321), Soft Suede (115318), Choc Chip (102128), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: So Saffron (105213), Crushed Curry (115659), Dusty Durango (115654)
Accessories: Brayer (102395), Linen Thread (104199), Choc Chip Grosgrain (1/4"-111367 & 5/8"-109051), Circle Punch (1"-109046, 1-1/4"-104403)

Deal of the Week #2

Its Monday and time for the deal of the week! If you have the Big Shot, you definitely will like this deal. Adorable, chic and ON SALE! For this week only, purchase the Doctors Bag for $49.99. No minimums required!




Hope you all enjoyed your holiday weekend. Turned out to be beautiful where we were. But, back to reality, bags to unpack and laundry to do. Tonight, I'm relaxin' and stampin'! Check back tomorrow to see my latest kreation.

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I Love a Parade...

And so do my Pun Fun Friends :) Happy July 4th!
As you can see, I do love my markers - see yesterdays post for more info on SU Markers. My images were inked in Black Stazon onto Whisper White and each of my 'Fun' friends were colored in solely with my SU Markers. Tip: I masked off the words on the bottom of each image with a sticky note. Bordering Blue for my hippo, Yo Yo Yellow and Apricot Appeal for my bird, Blush Blossom and a Pretty in Pink outline for my lamb, Pumpkin Pie for my cat, and Going Gray for my skunk. I matted my Whisper White layer over 4 Real Red punch Photo Corners onto my Night of Navy card base. The fine tips of the Real Read and Brilliant Blue helped me freehand my flags. The broad tips of Real Red and Brilliant Blue helped me transform my Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon into my customized color to kreate my bows. Pretty cool right! HINT: After coloring in your ribbon you will need to wait a bit until it completely dries to avoid any mishaps on your card. My Snow Swirled snowflake, Versamark ink and some Iridescent Ice Embossing powder help kreate my shimmery display of fireworks. Used my Scallop Edge Punch to finish off the bottom of the card and added some non SU mini rhinestones to the scalloped edge. AND the Scallop Edge Punch is the Deal of the Week! Every week during the month of July, Stampin' Up! will offer one discounted product as a "Deal of the Week." No limits and no minimum purchase required.
Now until 9:50AM (MT) July 6, you can purchase the Scallop Edge Punch (112091) for $10.99 (reg. $15.95)

Hope you enjoy the parade!
Happy July 4th and God Bless America!

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Supplies:
Stamps: Pun Fun (115054), Snow Swirled (111690)
Ink: Black Stazon (101406) Markers: Real Red (100052), Brilliant Blue(100057), Bordering Blue(100070), Yo Yo Yellow (100050), Apricot Appeal (105107), Pretty In Pink(100045), Blush Blossom (100037), Pumpkin Pie (105115), Going Gray-neutrals set of 4(109126)
Paper: Night of Navy (100867), Whisper White (100730)
Accessories: Deal of the Week Scallop Edge (112091), , White Taffeta Ribbon(109070), Photo Corners Punch (109042), non-SU mini rhinestones

Stampin Up Markers

Currently I am away for a long holiday weekend, but I am hoping you've had the chance to sit down with a very good book :) I'm sure I'll be perusing mine many evenings while I'm away and relaxing with my family. What a great book to get cozy with :) So if you haven't seen it, click on the new catalog cover photo on my right sidebar any time, or Stampin' Up Idea Book and Catalog to download it now. If you'd like a copy, contact me.
So if you haven't seen the new book yet... you haven't seen that the new In Colors now come in our SU Markers. WaHoo - way cool! Stampin' Up! Markers are one of my favorite 'tools' (pg 154) - They are
■ Dual tipped markers: .5 mm fine point and flexible brush
■ Available individually or in a set: Available individually in exclusive Stampin’ Up! colors. Available in a single color family (set of 12) Available in Neutrals assortment (set of 4)
■ Available as a collection of all 4 color families, packaged in a rigid plastic case with individual compartments and a handle (set of 48)
■ Odorless, water-based dye ink
■ Coordinate with Classic Stampin’ Pads and exclusive Stampin’ Up! card stock
AND are now In Colors too !!

Use them to custom color your images, omit parts of a design on your stamp, use in coordination with Blender Pens or Aquapainter for a soft watercolored look, or use for writing. A bit of an investment, but I guarantee you'll love them. HINT: Before I became a demonstrator, I hosted a party and used my money rewards to pay for more than half of the whole set. Not a bad reason to have a party Eh? Contact me if you'd like to host a party in your home or a virtual catalog party

Check back tomorrow to see my 4th of July kreation and why I love my markers!

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The Wait is Over

Here it is, the new Stampin' Up! 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog. WaHoo!! You are going to love it! Grab a snack and get cozy and make sure to have your WISH LIST handy! I know you're gonna need it!
AND whats more exciting than a new catalog. Every week during the month of July, Stampin' Up! will offer one discounted product as a "Deal of the Week." No limits and no minimum purchase required.
Starting today you can purchase the Scallop Edge Punch (112091) for $10.99 (reg. $15.95)


Stampin' Up! is still working on a few transitional blips, but be patient! For now, get your Wish List and ENJOY a good book :)


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