Look What We Did Today!

Since both of the cards we did today had something on the inside I have combined them each into one picture so you could easily see the outside and the inside of them.  Both of these cards I cased but I also added a little of my own twist to it so they are not exact copies.

This was one of the two projects we did today.  I cased this one from Amy Koenders.  Unfortunately the butterfly thinlit is unavailable to order at this time due to shipping problems.  Hopefully things will resolve and they will become available.  I used the Irresistably Yours Designer series Paper (A Sale-A-Bration item you can gt for FREE) and sponged it with 4 different colors starting at the bottom from darkest to lightest.  Then wiped it to bring the leaves back to white.  There are so many ways to use this paper.  You can spritz it, brayer and also sponge it for color like I did.  It was a lot of fun to play with! I am excited about the possibilities.  The butterfly on the inside of the card I stamped with Pool Party and then punched with the Elegant Butterfly punch.

Hint: For using some of the thinlits which are intricate like this one. You need non-scented dryer sheets.  Take 4 of them and open them up and lay them on top of each other.  When all 4 are laid out fold them in half.  Depending on your Big Shot you might need to adjust but 4 worked for me.  You don't want it to cut through the dryer sheets. To cut out the butterfly make your sandwich as follows. Between the 2 clear plates you start with the dryer sheets, paper, and lastly the thinlit.  I would run it through twice, backwards and forwards.  When you take it out the thinlit should come right off leaving your cut out butterfly on the dryer sheets.  Pick up one edge and gently peel off.  All the pieces which normally you would have to pick out should stay on the dryer sheets.  You can use the same dryer sheets over and over again. overlapping the paper remnants from prior times.

Supplies: Soft Sky, Bermuda Bay and Whisper White cardstock;Irresistibly Yours and Subtles Designer Series Paper; Papillon Potpourri Stamp set, Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabanna, Pool Party, Soft Sky ink; and Elegant Butterfly punch.

This was our second project and I cased it from Dawn Olchefske. It was a lot of fun to make.  I love this stamp set and the so many possibilities it has.  I have more men in my family than girls so I am always looking for a great manly card.  I think this fits the bill but I would have no problem getting this card.

Supplies: Soft Suede and Very Vanilla cardstock; Work of Art and Sassy Salutations Stamp Set; Soft Suede, Marina Mist, Pool Party, Early Espresso and Tangelo Twist ink; Early Espresso Marker, Chevron Embossing Folder; sponge, 1" circle punch, and Distress Tool.

Finally Time to Share Some Projects!

Let me begin with an apology of being away for so long.  Sometimes life can give us things which make our worlds a little crazy now and then.  This has been the case for me.  Unfortunately my in-laws have had some very serious health issues since September of last year.  There were 3 separate times and each one involved a possibility of losing one of them.  I have to say we have been blessed and spent some good quality time together.  But with the last one my father-in-law did pass away.  He was a good man and a great example to me and our family and I am grateful to know I will see him again.  But needless to say some things were put on hold for awhile.

But things are starting to return to a new normal and I am ready to share with you our last project we did in February.  I will post other pictures of past projects in future posts to catch you up on some of what we have been doing.

 I thought I would show you the outside and the inside of this fun card.  Don't you love the Designer Series Paper!

I cased this from Teri Pocock.  Thank you Teri! It was a lot of fun to make.  When you use the Bow punch builder you need to punch out your paper twice to have all the pieces you need to put your bow together.  I used a bone folder to curl each loop of my bow closing with a mini glue dot.

Supplies:  Naturals White and Black cardstock, Black to Black Designer Series Paper; Pearl jewels, Bow punch builder, Sassy Salutaions Stamp set, mini glue dots, bone, folder, and Black Momento ink.

This was another fun one to do!  Doesn't it make you just want to celebrate!  I cased this one from Patty Bennett.

This card gives you another way to use your Photopolymer stamp sets.  The Tempting Turquoise background was done by using the reverse side of the saying.  Afterwards I just cleaned it off and turned it over to stamp the saying in Momento Black.

Supplies: Pumpkin Pie and White cardstock, Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie and Black Momento ink, Balloon Bash Stamp Set, Tombow glue, In Color sequins, Pumpkin Pie marker and dimensionals.

I hope this puts in the mood to play and experiment.  Have fun playing!  I did!  Sorry the pictures are so funny.  It just isn't cooperating and I wanted to get it posted instead of wasting time playing with them.  Hopefully the next post will be better.

Online Extravaganza!!

Items 20% to 50% off.  Some things are while supplies last so don't wait!  There are two door buster Mondays specials (while supplies last) starting today!

I will be doing a mystery hostess.  For every order put in I will put your name into a bowl.  If it reaches $150 or more in merchandise then I will pick one or two of those names to be our mystery hostess!  Use the following hostess code when you place your order to qualify.   QXK6ZWEY

Click here to see what is available.   
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Tax Free Weekend!

August 1st-3rd is New Mexico's tax free weekend.  There are items you can get tax free through Stampin' Up. the limitation is any item you purchase must be no more than $30.  So you can have multiple items for $30 or less.

This month Annette Batchelor will be our hostess.   If you want to help her out with your online purchases just be sure to enter this hostess code in:   9X2YY27K
  
Just click on the "Shop Now" button to your right to begin your shopping!

The following items are tax-exempt during the New Mexico sales tax holiday:

·         2-Way Glue Pen (item 100425) $4.50
·         Snail Adhesive (item 104332) $6.95
·         Snail Adhesive Refill (item 104331) $4.50
·         Sticky Strip (item 104294) $6.95
·         Stampin’ Dimensionals (item 104430) $3.95
·         Mini Glue Dots (item 103683) $4.95
·         Paper Snips (item 103579) $9.95
·         Craft & Paper Scissors (item 108360) $29.95
·         Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen (item 105021) $3.95
·         Blender Pens (item 102845) $9.95
·         Stampin’ Write Markers (various item numbers) $3.50
·         Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers (item 131263) $28.95
·         Regals Stampin’ Write Markers (item 131262) $28.95
·         Brights Stampin’ Write Markers (item 131259) $28.95
·         Neutrals Stampin’ Write Markers (item 131261) $22.95
·         Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive (item 110755) $3.95
·         Anywhere Glue Sticks (item 104045) $3.95
·         2012-2014 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers (item 126856) $14.95
·         2013-2015 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers (item 131260) $14.95
·         Stampin’ Write Marker New Color Kit (item 130034) $28.95

Get a Jump on the Holidays

You can get a stamp set from the upcoming Holiday catalog now!  Just click on the my "Shop Now" button on the right and order this set if you are interested.  As they say "What is the best way to eat an elephant?  One bite at a time.  I find it easier if I plan ahead and look for things throughout the year and get a little here and there instead of trying to do it all at once.  Then I can sit back, relax and enjoy the magic and fun with family and friends.

Retired Item Sale 25-50%

Get excited! We are currently offering a 25%-50% discount on many of the retiring products, not including those products that are no longer available. This will be available today, May 22, but you have to act fast, as this special offer is only available until June 4, 2014. If you missed out on a product the first time, this is your last chance to get it before it's gone for good!

Don't forget to use the online hostess code for the chance of being the Mystery Hostess.  We will close the workshop by Wednesday, May 28, 2014. 

Mystery Hostess Code:  Q744F3VF

Make sure the Hostess code is applied before you pay for the order.  If you leave the page to look elsewhere you may have to re-enter the code.  Just go to the shop now button to start shopping!

3 Card Class Tuesday, May 13th

I have always wanted to show you how to take a stamp set and make three cards with it but all with different looks.  I have finally done it.  I chose the Tape It stamp set from Stampin' Up.  I love how each of these cards came out.  It was a lot of fun.

I can't take all the credit I cased them but as always I might have changed them some.  I love the washi tape look on the Thanks card.  Combining it with the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set was genius.    

For the birthday candle card I was trying to figure out how I could make the flames for the candle.  Then it hit me if I used the Bitty Butterfly punch and trimmed off a piece of the wing it would be perfect!!  Using the squares collection framelits made making the frame easy peasy!!  

For the last card I love black and white especially with a little splash of color.  I didn't have any black buttons on hand at the time of making it so I used cardstock.  I just pulled out a couple punches.  The flower is from the Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack which is retiring so if you are interested you need to get it soon!  I also used the 1/4" and 1/2" circle punch.  I punched out four of each one and glued them together.  I think it worked really well.  I liked the look and convenience.  I am also in love with the Flower Shop stamp set which I used for the Daffodil Delight flowers!  It is such a fun stamp set!

Thanks to the people that inspired these cards:  Barbara Dykhouse, Lee Conrey and Erica Cerwin.