TSSC 363 (2nd version) - Wildflower Meadow

Here's another card I made using the current TSSC sketch. I used the Background Stamp Wildflower Meadow. I didn't use it on this card, but this stamp has a coordinating embossing folder. Both the stamp and embossing folder are on the retirement list.

Stamps: Wildflower Meadow (Retiring)

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Sweet Taffy

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight

Big Shot: Labels Framelits (Retiring)

You can see the other card I made for the TSSC 363, plus the sketch and link to the challenge here.

This Set Will Be Missed...

I recently used this stamp on the current TSSC Challenge. This is such a great set. I can't believe it's retiring. The Labels Framelits and Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper (DSP) are also retiring.

You can get all of the supplies used on this card from my online store.

TSSC 363 - From My Heart

Here's my design team sample for this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge.  I love the sayings in this set, From the Heart -- especially the one I used on this card. The secret of life is enjoying the passing of time.

Stamps: From My Heart (Retiring)

Cardstock: Whisper White

Designer Series Paper (DSP): Sweet Taffy

Ink: Old Olive, Pacific Point

Big Shot: Labels Framelits (Retiring)

I like when sets have paired messages. I used the message that goes with this stamp on the inside of the card. I'd rather do NOTHING with you than SOMETHING with anyone else. Aren't both messages great thoughts? I think so!

Here's this week's sketch. Use it to inspire you!

You can link your project and see the rest of the design team samples at the Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge site. Hope you'll play along this week!

Check back later in the week for another card made using this sketch.

Pop-Up Posies Card

Have you seen the Pop-Up Posies Designer kit?  I like it a whole lot!  The beautiful flower, including the brad, on this card came from that kit.  It comes with tags, flower parts, brads, and a stamp that says, Just for You.

The Lucky Limeade leaves below the flower were made with the Blossoms Petals Punch.  The Pool Party background was embossed with the Cloudy Day Embossing Folder and punched with the Corner Rounder Punch.   The sentiment is from Feel Goods and was stamped on a piece of card stock that was then cut with the Big Shot and Labels Framelits.

You can get all of the items used on this card in my Online Store.   All orders are greatly appreciated.

Guest Stamper: Nancy Baker

We had a great time today at the Christmas Stamp-a-Stack.  One of the stampers, Nancy Baker, shared some of her cards.  Nancy graciously allowed me to share a couple of them with you here.

The baby stamp comes from the Stampin' Up set, My Special Day, which is for Christenings, First Communions, and Baptisms.  But Nancy used the stamp for a Christmas card, envisioning the baby as the Baby Jesus.  She framed the image using the Labels Framelits and then the Holiday Frame embossing folder.  She used the Bells and Boughs set to add the holly at the top.  It's a beautiful card don't you think?

And check out this cool birthday card.  The poker cards are actually real cards from a miniature deck.  What a creative idea!  The Stud Poker page is from a book of card game rules.  And Nancy made the chips herself with card stock.  The stamp is from Curly Cute.

I hope you enjoyed these cards created by my friend and fellow stamper.  Thank you Nancy for letting me share these.

Bright Birthday Trifold Shutter Card

This is the trifold shutter card that we made in the Fancy Folds class yesterday morning and Tuesday evening.  I love trifold shutter cards!  It takes me a while to design them because there are so many panels and sometimes it's hard to find small enough stamps, but the assembly is easier than it looks and the end results are well worth the time.

The main image on the front consists of 4 stamps from the Make A Cake stamp set.  The center image is from Delightful Dozen and the other two are from the hostess set, Happy You.

The Big Shot was used to emboss the Daffodil Delight pieces with the Fancy Fan embossing folder and to cut the front image and its background layer with the Labels Collection Framelits.  The flowers were punched with the Boho Blossoms punch and the centers with one of the punches from the Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack.

A great thing about Stampin' Up's Designer Series Paper (DSP) is how the sheets in a package coordinate with each other.  Often they coordinate with stamps and embellishments, too.  Another great thing is that the catalog lists all of the colors in the DSP so it's easy to choose colors for a project.

This is a view of the card when it's closed:

If you are part of my stamp club, you got to take this class for FREE.  If not, you were able to attend by paying a class fee.  Everyone there had a great time and enjoyed all three projects we made.  Don't miss the next one -- either Thursday, July 19th at 6:30pm or Wednesday, July 25th at 10:00am.  See the Classes/Events page or contact me for more details.  We'd love to have you join us!

Center Step Cards

These cards use products from the Occasions Mini Catalog, which ends April 30.  Order today to make sure you get them before they are gone.

This card uses a stamp from Apothecary Art.  This set is made to coordinate with the Labels Framelits, one of which was used to cut out the center image..  The center section is embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder.

Front view:

Side view:

This is a shorter version of the center step card.  It uses Mixed Bunch, the Blossom punch, Apothecary Art (the sentiment), Designer Series Patterns Pack paper, and a brad that I got for free during Sale-A-Bration.

View other Center Step cards that I made and see a link to instructions.

Order products needed to make these cards at my Online Store.

If you have questions about any of the products used in today's cards, please feel free to ask.

Easter Card and Basket

Here are two of the three projects we will be making in my upcoming class -- an Easter card with a matching basket.  This class will be offered Saturday 2/25 and Wednesday 2/29.  There's still time to register.  Check out the details here and then contact me to let me know which date you'll be attending.

 

 Both projects use a stamp from Apothecary Art and one from Delightful Dozen.  The stamped images and the Certainly Celery layer behind them were cut out using the Labels Framelits.  I used my blender pen and ink to color the flowers.  The Certainly Celery pieces were embossed using the Square Lattice embossing folder.  I added Basic Pearls for accent -- in the top corners on the card and along the handle of the basket.

The bottom of the card and of the Regal Rose layer were cut with the Adorning Accents die and then the Regal Rose piece was embossed using the Adorning Accents Embossing Folders.

  

The handle of the basket was made with the Tasteful Trims die.  The design of the basket itself is actually very easy and has been around for a quite awhile.

Hope you enjoyed today's post.  Remember, if you are local to the Raleigh, Garner, Clayton, Fuquay-Varina or Apex, NC area you can make these projects in my upcoming class.  Also, if you've never been to one of my events before, you'll be entered into a drawing to win a free class.

Happy Stampin', Sue Root, Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator

Marina Mist Sponged Card

Here's another card we will be doing in my upcoming stamping class.  See details here and then contact me to register.  The class will be full of information.  Don't miss it.



Fun Filled Team Meeting

When you sign up to become a Stampin' Up demonstrator you become part of a team.  The team I belong to met this past weekend for a team meeting.  We spent time stamping and sharing our creativity.  Below are some of the cards my fellow demos made.  I'm not going to show the ones I made because they will be appearing on my blog later.

This card was made by my very talented downline Debra.  Isn't it great?  Downline means that Debra signed up to be a demonstrator with me.  I am delighted to have her as my downline.  I'd be delighted to have you as my downline, too.

These were made by other demos, who in Stampin' Up lingo are called my sidelines:

 These are the team members who were able to come this weekend.  Thanks to my upline Frances Wagner (on the left) who let me use her pictures for this blog entry.  Then clockwise from Frances:  Karel Standish, Debbie Green, Debra Rhyne, and Deb Dobb.  If you're looking for me, I'm behind the camera.  Want to join this group and come to our next meeting?  Contact me or see here for details (and click Join the Fun).