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posted on April 24, 2009 by

Adorable Forest Friends!

Forest Friends

Eeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!

Yes! that is me squealing as I press the submit button! How stinkin’ cute is this card?!!

I had so much fun putting this together.

I was going through my samples and was really sad to remove that Merry and Bright diorama card that everyone loved. The original was a swap made by Nancy Hartzell. I thought, I have to make another one of these. Of course, this set immediately came to mind because I didn’t own it yet! So, now I do! I couldn’t wait to show you guys, and then I thought you might want to make your own at stamp camp in May. So this is now one of our stamp camp projects!

Forest friends

This picture gives you a better idea of what a diorama card is. They are really pretty simple to make, once you have the correct dimensions. I’ll be adding a tutorial for the diorama card here soon.

forest friends

I like how the sentiment turned out. It needed something and this is what I came up with. Just a paper banner and some punched flowers. They are smushed to add a little texture and I added a dot of crystal effects and some micro beads to the center of the flowers. It really stepped it up.

Fun, Fun!! I hope you like it.

Happy Stampin’

Belinda

 

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posted on March 21, 2009 by

Fun For Spring!

 

A Good Egg Basket

 

 Stamp Camp Projects

 Here are more fun projects that we made for Stamp Camp this month.

This is a cute little basket using the Scallop Envelope Sizzix Die. We added a handle made with braided grosgrain ribbon which gave it a little sturdiness.

The basket is embellished using A Good Egg and designer paper from the hostess pad.

View a tutorial for making this basket/box  here

 

Basket Handle

 A side view of the basket so that you can see the  braid detail and that we attached the handle with the Jumbo brads.

I made my own basket filler using designer paper scraps, a paper shredder and my crimper tool.

Cheep Talk

 This was a super easy card.  I love the new eyelet scallop punch, and for some reason I am on a Tangerine Tango kick right now! I thought about adding something else, but resisted and I am glad I did. I like the simplicity.

The set is Cheep talk.

Tangerine Tango ribbon

Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point and Whisper White inks and paper.

 

Trendy Trees

I know it is odd to have a Blue tree, but somehow it just worked with the Designer Series paper from the Sale-A-Bration selection. The ribbon is also from the Sale-A-Bration Ribbon bundle.

So Saffron, Bashful Blue, Kiwi Kiss and Whisper White inks and card stock.

Happy Stampin!

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posted on March 21, 2009 by

Oldie but Goodie!

Carrot boxes

I love these Carrot Boxes!

These are quick and fun little Easter boxes that we made  at stamp camp this month.  They have been around for awhile, but I bring them back often. They’re just so stinkin’ cute!

carrot box

Print the Carrot Box Pattern onto your card stock

carrot box

Cut on solid lines

carrot box

Score on dotted lines.

carrot box

Stamp using Whisper White Craft Ink.

I used flowers from Cheep Talk and Playful Petals sets, but any spring type image would be cute. You could also stamp tone on tone instead of white or even use bleach. I would place edibles in a cello or plastic bag if using bleach.

Stamp on the print free side of the card stock, the score lines will be on the inside of your box.

carrot box

Add glue to the slim flap. The glue will go on the outside or stamped side and then fold into the box.

carrot box

The Tombow Multi glue grabs quickly and makes a very sturdy bond. You could also use sticky strip tape.

carrot box

Punch holes through both flaps using the 1/8th hole punch and then add strands of curling ribbon to each hole and curl. I used three strands through each hole, each strand about 12 inches long.

Thanks for stopping by!

Belinda

 

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posted on February 26, 2009 by

Embellishment Opportunities

 

crazy for cupcakes

 

 

Many of you have heard me say it……”There are no stamping mistakes, only embellishment opportunities!” This card is one of those which turned out very different than the original design I had intended, due to a couple of those “opportunities”. I love the way it all came together, though.

The first mistake I mean, opportunity, was cutting my ribbon too short, but playing with it gave me this pretty application. One I will be using again. I really like it!

The next thing that didn’t work out as originally planned was the rub-on sentiment. First, I used the white sentiment from Chit Chat. It got lost in the paper design and the design showed through a little.  I wanted  to use the dark one, but instead of starting over with a new layer; I decided to offset the white a little and give it a shadow or embossed look. Turned out even better than I had hoped!

 

Those rub-ons are addictive! You get over 150 sayings in two colors and they are so easy to apply. This card also uses the Rasberry Tart DSP (Gorgeous). The colors are Pretty in Pink, Cameo Coral, Real Red, Rose Red and Kiwi Kiss. I also used the Ribbon Originals-Pigtails. The Kiwi polkadot is so much fun, I’ll be using it up quickly! Of course, the set is Crazy for Cupcakes. You’ll be seeing a lot of this one.

 

Happy Stampin’

 

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posted on February 24, 2009 by

Crazy for Cupcakes!

 

Crazy for Cupcakes

 

Crazy for Cupcakes!

This was a fun card to make! I folded the top note cutout over for a neat little frame and added brads.

The image is stamped on watercolor paper with Black Staz-On Ink.

The paper and inks are Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette and Bella DSP. The wash behind the image is Barely Banana and Lavender Lace ink.

 

The ribbon is the Riding Hood Red from the Dress Up Ribbon Originals, with the Pretty in Pink Taffeta layered on. I use our Snail adhesive to the back of my ribbon to make quick self adhesive ribbon.

I am trying to build up my gallery samples so I plan on trying to make several cards from each set. I hope you don’t get sick of this one, it’s one of my favorites!

Sale-A-Bration is still going strong!

We have till the end of March to earn FREE Sale-A-Bration Sets, Ribbon, and Paper with each $50 purchase. Earn a FREE CATALOG if you order from my online store. But Hurry, the free catalogs are only available while supplies last!

Happy Stampin’

 

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posted on February 12, 2009 by

Valentine Projects

cookie holder

 

 

These are fun little Valentine projects that we made at Stamp Camp.

The first is from the new catalog, a cookie holder, but this cute little heart shaped box will hold all kinds of Valentine treats.

The box was cut from a pattern that we traced onto the textured card stock.

 

 

 

 

 

love you much

 

 

This card also uses the Love You Much stamp set, the Candy Lane DSP and the three heart punch.

I used Chocolate Chip and Riding Hood Red card stocks and ink and Riding Hood Red grosgrain and tafeta ribbon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Stampin!

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posted on February 10, 2009 by

Stamp-A-Stack Cards

 

Stamp-A-Stack This Thursday

 

These are the cards we are doing for stamp-a-stack this week at stamp camp. They are simpler designs so that we can get finished in the time allotted.   Please RSVP with your card specifics if you plan to attend. Bixby Community Center, 6-9 PM .                                                                                                                                                       

Inspired by nature

This card uses the Inspired by Nature stamp set, which is not currently in the catalog, but is still available for order. See all the dormant sets by clicking the link in the blog bar to the right

I used Tangerine Tango, and Kiwi Kiss.

The large flower is popped up so that it extends off the stamped layer.

 

crazy for cupcakes

 I love this card! I used the Sale-A-Bration designer paper for the awning to get  that bakery window look. The set is Crazy for Cupcakes. I also used the new eyelet border punch and of course some glitter (dazzle effects) to make those cupcakes look good enough to eat!

The colors are Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery and So Saffron.

 Branch out

The next two cards are actually one card design, but I wanted to show a couple of ways to stamp it so that you can get a masculine looking card if you like.

 Chocolate Chip, Melow Moss and Regal Rose are the colors and the stamp sets are Branch Out and the Yummy Sale-A-Bration Set.

 Branch out

I just changed the orientation on this one and added photo corners.

thoughts and prayers

This is a very simple card to make, but it looks nicer in person because the background is textured with the new texture plates from Stampin’ Up!.

The Top Note Die makes the perfect frame for a simple, elegant card.

This card uses Baha Breeze and Chocolate Chip.

flight of the butterfly

Here is a pretty color combo. Tempting Turquoise, Lovely Lilac, and Green Galore.

The big butterly from Flight of the Butterfly is popped up, as well as one of the small ones.

The grass is from the Inspired by Nature set.

Happy Stampin!

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posted on January 8, 2009 by

Love You Much Card and New Catalog Teasers!

 

 

Love You Much

 

Love You Much Card

This is a card I made with the Love You Much Bundle. I love the heart punch and this paper!

I also used the Scalloped envelope and enhanced it with some paper piercing. It is hard to tell in the picture, but it has a vellum stamped liner and the image at the bottom is stamped on vellum, colored with marker and then layered on a punched scallop. It is finished off with Riding Hood Red striped grosgrain ribbon.

 

Stampin’ Up! Announces Digital Scrapbooking!

 Lots of fun new things coming from Stampin’ Up! I should have my catalogs in hand in time for Stamp Camp next week. I switched the date so that they would be here by then. Stampin’ Up! is going to be offering digital scrapbooking options later this year! I have no real details yet, so stay tuned for more information, especially if you LOVE to scrapbook that way.

OK, I haven’t seen the new catalog yet, but those who went to leadership conference in Orlando got to see them yesterday and gave out a few tidbits to tease us with! Some fun new sets including a retro coffee set, lots of new animal sets (Dogs, frogs, fun bird, owl, bear). A lot of humorous sayings in sets throughout the catalog. Several new tree sets that are wonderful. A tree silhouette with accessories, but more realistic looking than season of friendship, another set along the lines of Lovely as a Tree. Some whimsical silhouette trees. That of course is just a few tidbits, there is much more to come! A lot of new sets that contain images from the new Decor Elements offering (read on for details on that)

Of course, there is much, much more! LOTS of new BIG SHOT dies! 11 pages of Big Shot stuff! Texture plates!! I am so excited. These will let you dry emboss your whole cardfront in one quick press! If I am understanding it right, you get two images per plate. Someone mentioned clear dies so you can see where you are cropping? I hope I didn’t make that up when I was dreaming about the new catalog last night! Little embosslet plates and many other new dies.

Some Fabulous new designer papers including thick textured designer paper! There are several new offerings of papers,  the samples that I saw were gorgeous and many new fun ones as well! There is a very cool new kit that is called Create a Fairytale which will be great for Disney pages or any little girl. Actually, I know a couple of big “princesses” that will be just as excited about it! New glitters in chocolate, champagne and more! Corduroy buttons and several new designer brads some with images on them. Hand embroidered flowers. Lots of new chipboard including a cute owl set! A new big heart punch and a new eyelet scallop punch! I can’t wait to see the new catalog for myself, I’ll be stalking the UPS guy!

New Decor Elements

If you would like to get an idea of what several of the new stamp sets look like, check out the images in the new Decor Elements brochure below! There are some awesome new decorating options there!

 

 Decor Elements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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posted on January 6, 2009 by

Retired Accessories and Inventory Blowout!

blowout promo

 

 

 

Wow! More products on sale this month, from Stampin’ Up!

 

 

 

 

 

 Here is a list of items that are on sale, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! If you tried to order during last months promotion, you know how quickly this stuff can go. If you are unable to order online, check with me. Sometimes I can order backordered items when they appear unavailable on my website (it requires a manual approval). Online ordering is there for your convenience, but please feel free to order through me by phone or email anytime.

Some of these items are retiring from the current catalog and some are from previous catalogs, but when supplies are gone, they will no longer be available!

 

 

 

Inventory Blowout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Inventory Blowout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Here are the accessory items that are retiring. If there is something you must have, order early!

 

 Item # Product Description Availability
111377 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN
112012 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE
112088 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS TRUE ELEGANCE
102782 ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 12X12 Not Available
104188 ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6X6
105384 ALBUM LINEN POST MELLOW MOSS 6X6*
104516 ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6X6
105381 ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6X6*
103977 BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS*
103978 BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS
103981 BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS
105446 BUTTONS RICH REGALS
105445 BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES
103604 DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 12X12
102174 DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 8 1/2X11
112465 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BANBURY
112462 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GEORGIA PEACH
112463 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GHOSTLY GREETINGS
112040 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GREEN TEA
112470 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAIKU
112460 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAWAII PAPAYA
112469 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES
112458 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER JUNIOR VARSITY
112459 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MAINE BLUEBERRY
112466 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MUIRFIELD
112149 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PARISIAN SUMMER
112467 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRESTWICK
111355 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SUMMER PICNIC
112039 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WINDSOR KNOT
112963 ELEMENTOS PARA TARJETAS DIAS FESTIVOS HECHOS A MANO SIMPLY SENT
106523 ENVELOPE TEMPLATE FIVE-IN-ONE CARD COVER
104104 ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI
107298 ENVELOPES CONFETTI WHITE MEDIUM
110695 ENVELOPES OPEN END KRAFT SMALL
109115 ENVELOPES OPEN END VERY VANILLA SMALL
103372 METAL EDGE TAGS ALUMINUM WHITE SQUARE
107925 ON BOARD BITTY BOOK*
109190 ON BOARD CLIPBOARD 9X9*
109180 ON BOARD SIMON UPPER
112086 ON BOARD SOMETHING SEASONAL
107923 PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 X 3.25
104942 PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE
104943 PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE
107273 PUNCH 3/4 INCH SQUARE
104389 PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE*
100391 PUNCH HANDHELD 1/8 INCH CIRCLE Not Available
104830 RIBBON GINGHAM CARAMEL
104829 RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT BLUE
104828 RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT PINK
104831 RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS
109037 RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH
110282 RUB ON ANCHORED
111806 RUB ON CHILLS & THRILLS
111805 RUB ON SCHOOL DAYS
111417 RUB ON WORD FLURRIES
110283 RUB ONS TAKE NOTE
112193 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN I WISH
112186 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN PINA COLADA
112068 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME
112043 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET
112061 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT
112016 SIMPLY SENT CARD ELEMENTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY
109868 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES
103647 STAMPIN STORE MINI
105813 WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL II
*This item is discounted and included on the Inventory Blowout.

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posted on December 29, 2008 by

Love You Much Promotion!

Love You Much

 

 

We’re gearing up for the new Spring/Summer Catalog and Stampin’ Up! is offering a fun sneak peek bundle.

This is a really cute bundle! A fun little heart set, a new three heart punch that matches one of the stamps and adorable designer paper to match.

 

 

 

 

 

love you much

 

 

The Love You Much bundle is 20% off if you purchase it before January 31st.

 

All of these products will be availabe to purchase separately (at full price) in the new catalog beginning January 19th.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dates to Remember

January 5     Retired Accessory list is announced

January 18   Last day to order retired sets from the Fall/Winter catalog and the Holiday Mini Catalog as well as the last day to get sets from the Fall/Winter SAMPLER at 20% off (with a $20 purchase). 

January 19   First Day to Order from the new Spring/Summer Catalog!

January 31   Last day to order the Love you Much bundle at 20% off

February 1   Sale-A-Bration Begins!

 

 

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