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posted on January 19, 2012 by

Masculine Valentine

Masculine Valentine

Masculine cards are difficult for me. Probably because when I see the new catalogs, I go nuts over all of the froufrou things that I love and then when I sit down to make a card for the male species, I haven’t got any masculine things to work with. I’ve raised girls. I must confess, I love pink stuff. Then I saw this paper. There is nothing pink, delicate or girly about it, but I love it! I think it is great for all kinds of scrapbook projects, as well as masculine and vintage projects. I completed the card with embossed hearts which I cut with our new Framelits and the Fashionable Hearts Embosslit die.

Tomorrow, back to the froufrou!

Belinda

 

Stampin’ Stuff

Stamps

 You’re a Gem

Ink

 Early Espresso ~ Tea Stain distressing ink

Paper

 Early Espresso ~ Cajun Craze ~ Very Vanilla ~ Well Worn DSP

Fun Stuff

 Big Shot ~ Hearts Framelit Dies, ~ Fashionable Hearts Embosslit die ~ Stripes embossing folder ~ Hounds tooth embossing folder ~ linen thread

 

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posted on January 18, 2012 by

Saleabration Sneak Peek! Elementary Elegance

Elementary Elegance

I think this paper from the Salebration catalog is my favorite of the exclusive free products we are offering next week. The patterns are smaller and great for cards and they use the bright and cheery new In Colors, but they are slightly distressed so they will work for multiple styles. I love every single one of the designs, too and did I mention, FREE?!! This set is also from the Salebration catalog, it’s called Elementary Elegance. I used the Labels Framelits on just the top and bottom of the card stock piece to frame my image. Sweet and simple stamping.

Happy Stampin!

Belinda

 

Stampin’ Stuff

Stamps

 Elementary Elegance

Ink

 Poppy Parade ~ Lucky Limeade ~ Tea Stain distressing

Paper

 Lucky Limeade ~ Very Vanilla ~ Everyday Enchantment DSP

Fun Stuff

 Big Shot ~ Labels Collection framelits ~ Curly Label Punch

 

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posted on January 17, 2012 by

Take it to Heart

OK, I think I am finally at the point where I can at least manage my recent health issues. In a nutshell, my sensitivity to perfume has grown so extreme that it has to be “managed”. Planning two hours ahead for a run to the post office or grocery store is a stretch for me, but the alternative really cramps my stamping regimen. Needless to say, I find the creative process impossible  when it feels like my head is being used for target and batting practice, simultaneously!

Speaking of changes, it is time for a new mini catalog and Saleabration begins a week from today! Saleabration runs from January 24 to March 31st this year and there are some wonderful FREE products to choose from. I’ll do a separate blog post with all the details this weekend and if you like free stuff, you will definitely want to check back!

Take it to Heart

As usual, Stampin’ Up!  has filled the new Occasions Mini Catalog with exciting new products and wonderful stamp sets. I adore this set called, Take it to Heart. It works for valentines day and beyond and the banner stamp is one of my favorite things from the catalog! I’ll be using this with a lot of my other sets! I love, love, love the ruffled ribbon that I used to frame the image, so pretty. I love the new embossing folders for embossing the edges or just part of your card stock. I was already cutting my folders down to get this effect, but I must admit that is was always a little painful to make that first cut!

Belinda

 

Stampin’ Stuff

Stamps

 Take It To Heart ~ Loving Thoughts

Ink

 Blushing Bride

Paper

 Whisper White ~ Blushing Bride

Fun Stuff

 Big Shot ~ Hearts Framelits ~ Adorning Accents embossing folders ~ Blushing Bride pleated satin ribbon

 

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posted on August 4, 2011 by

Artistic Etchings

Congratulations to April Hale for winning the set giveaway on my Blog last week!

Artistic Etchings

I love this Beau Chateau paper! This is Soft Suede and Pink Pirouette, it almost looks gold. Very elegant. This card is from one of the kits we made at StampFest.

The big brown truck delivered my box of goodies from the Holiday mini preorder today! I can’t wait to play tomorrow, I’ll post as soon as I have something to share.

Thanks for stopping by

Belinda

 

Stampin’ Stuff

Stamps

 Artistic Etchings

Ink

 Soft Suede

Paper

 Pink Pirouette ~ Soft Suede ~ Beau Chateau DSP

Fun Stuff

 Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon ~ Scallop Trim border punch ~ Corner Rounder Punch

 

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posted on July 27, 2011 by

Starter Kit, Special/Giveaway and Pennant Parade

I have a fun little card for you today, but first I wanted to tell you about about a great deal on the Demonstrator Kit. This kit is a fabulous deal offering $225 worth of products and supplies for only $99! I would love to have you on my team, especially if you are interested in starting your own home based business. $99 is such a small investment to make, to begin a business that will be as personally rewarding as it is financially. If you just want to take advantage of this fabulous deal on Stampin Up! products, I would love to welcome you too. I have 13 years of experience in both the business and creative aspect and I am eager to share that experience with you!

This months special gives you $125 in stamps and accessories, as well as additional business supplies for a total value of $185 for only $99. That is a great value in itself, but there is more! In addition you will receive a kit, which includes everything you need to create a lovely keepsake box. This kit contains a new set from the upcoming Holiday mini catalog and adds an additional value of $40 to your kit. I am also offering a FREE SET to the first person who signs up between now and July 31st. The set is Raining Flowers and adds another $28.95 in value to your kit. That is a total value of $254 for only $99. You can sign up on my website .  Just click the link on the left that says Join Now to get started! Call me or email if you have any questions.

I am offering a Special through the end of the month!

Catalog Club members will receive FREE SHIPPING on any order through July 31st! Not a club member yet? Place a $25 order, receive a FREE Catalog, become an instant Catalog Club Member and get FREE Shipping on your order. Now that is a deal! You must call or email me with your order to receive the free shipping. Catalog Club members also receive additional coupons with their catalog!

I am going to give away a FREE set this week.

Just leave a comment on any post this week asking a question about being a demonstrator or about the new catalog and you will be entered to win the Punches Three set. This is a great little set that works with our Large Oval and Square Scallop punches.

Free Set

Pennant Parade

This sweet little birthday card uses the Pennant Parade stamp set to make the cone and the Cupcake Builder punch for the ice cream scoops! Too much fun!

Thanks for looking!

Belinda

 

Stampin’ Stuff

Stamps

 Pennant Parade ~ Curly Cute

Ink

 Melon Mambo ~ Crumb Cake

Paper

 Whisper White ~ Melon Mambo ~ Certainly Celery ~ Daffodil Delight

Fun Stuff

 Big Shot ~ Square Lattice EF ~ Tasteful Trim Bigz XL ~ Cupcake Builder Punch ~ Petite Pennants builder punch ~ Corner Rounder Punch

 

 

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posted on July 25, 2011 by

My Friend in Calypso Coral

My Friend

I really like this Calypso Coral. It is one of the new In Colors. It’s so bright and cheery, the perfect focal color to go with this otherwise neutral card.  I love the summery feel that it gives. To get the variegated look, I covered the stamp with River Rock ink and then used a sponge dauber to dab on a little Calypso Coral and Soft Suede. Then I stamped the image on the card stock. I had already stamped the  retired French Script stamp in River Rock ink, for a nice background.

I hope you get to stamp today!

Belinda

 

Stampin’ Stuff

Stamps

 My Friend ~ French Script

Ink

 Calypso Coral ~ River Rock ~ Crumb Cake ~ Early Espresso ~ Soft Suede

Paper

 Crumb Cake ~ River Rock ~ Calypso Coral ~ Very Vanilla

Fun Stuff

 Big Shot ~ Top Note Die ~ Square Lattice EF ~ Beautiful Wings Embosslits ~ Crumb Cake Seam Binding ~ Basic Pearls

 

 

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posted on July 9, 2011 by

Stamp A Stack for StampFest!

These are the cards we will be stamping at StampFest There will be 8 designs to choose from when I have them all loaded

Each stack is 5 cards of one design. The first stack is priced at $7.50 and each stack after that is $5.00 or you may stamp 5 stacks for $25.00. You may also choose to do a single set of designs which is one of each card design for $12.50. You must RSVP for this event, please call or email me with details on how many stacks of which design you would like to stamp.

my friend

Strength and Hope

up, up and away

Pretty Postage

This card has a lot of options as I will have several image choices for this card.

button buddies

fruit and flowers

snow much fun

Hope to see you there!

Belinda

 

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posted on March 26, 2011 by

Punch Bunch

Punch Bunch

This is another Saleabration set that is just a joy to use. If you love quick and easy cards, if you love to use punches rather than hand cutting with scissors, if you appreciate that tools make all the difference when it comes to designing quick and easy cards….. then this is the set for you. All of the images coordinate with one of our punches and this is a must have set for creating those cards that you need to stamp up in just a few minutes.

This card was quick and easy but because I added certain design elements, still grabs your attention. The first element that will pull a card together quickly is texture. Add a little texture and you are well on your way to designing a card that feels complete. I don’t know how many times I have looked at a card and said “it still needs something”, usually that thing is texture. Let the mood you are trying to create, dictate the type of texture you use. In this case I was going for soft and delicate. The tiny embossed polka dots and the satin pastel ribbon were perfect for that.

The next quick and easy design element that I used was a little pattern in the background. You can accomplish that in a lot of ways. Stamp or roll a background, use an embossing folder, use textured card stock or grab some background paper. One of the best purchases I have made in recent months is a pad of our assorted designer DSP. These are more subtle designs that include all the colors from one of our new color groups. This makes coordinating a card design, super easy. Of course, I had to go with pastel colors from our Subtles Collection for this baby card.

Usually it’s the little details that really make a card, and this one is no different. I added a little more texture and detail with the delicate border along the edge of the designer paper, using our Pinking Hearts border punch. The final detail that I added was to pin the tag to the ribbon using one of our Vintage Trinkets. These elements are just enough to add some sweetness and interest to the design.

Even with the extra steps and layers on this card, it went together in a hurry. Having the right tools on hand, made all the difference in that!

Thanks for stopping by!

Belinda

 

Stampin’ Stuff

Stamps

 Punch Bunch

Ink

 Stampin Write Markers

Paper

 Whisper White ~ Pretty in Pink ~ Subtles DSP

Fun Stuff

 Big Shot ~ Perfect Polka Dots TE Folder ~ Perfect Polka dots embossing folder ~ Pinking Hearts border punch ~ Pretty in Pink satin ribbon ~ Extra Large Tag ~ Large Tag punches ~ 1/16 inch circle punch ~ Vintage Trinkets

 

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