Snowy Lovely As A Tree

Here's a wintery thank you.

Stamps used are Lovely As A Tree and Teeny Tiny Wishes.

Snowflakes were embossed using the Big Shot and the Northern Flurry Embossing Folder

Sponged with Marina Mist ink.

I added some snowy sparkle.  Either it's just not showing up or I took the picture before it was added.  I suspect the latter.  Dazzling Diamonds or Dazzling Details on the snowflakes and just a little on the tree.  Either would work.  It just depends which look you want.  Also, Basic Rhinestones in the snowflake centers would look nice.

Love You More Cards

I have a bonus for you today - 2 cards!  Both use the adorable Love You More set, which is only available until January 27.

 

I used the World Map background stamp because I think it's perfect behind the stamp that says, "you mean the world to me."  I used Teeny Tiny Wishes and made it a Get Well card, but you could also choose the Valentine or Anniversary stamp from that set.  Colors are Calypso Coral, Soft Suede, and Very Vanilla.

 

This next card is great for a Valentine or Anniversary card - or even just to let someone know he or she is special to you.  It just depends what sentiment you put on the inside.

 

The background was embossed using the Big Shot and the Chevron Embossing Folder.  The heart was cut with the Hearts Framelits,.  Both were sponged using Sponged Daubers and Whisper White Craft Ink.  The stamped image was cut with the Starburst Framelits, which are available in the 2014 Occasions Catalog.  I sponged around it with Real Red Classic Ink.

Weekly Deals - January 21, 2014

Here are this week's Weekly Deals.  When ordering online, please use hostess code:  BT3W33YY.  I will place a group order on Thursday.  Let me know if you'd like to add anything.  I appreciate each and every order!!  FREE thank you gift for everyone who orders this week (either online with the hostess code or directly through me).

Weekly Deals

We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!

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	Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape Item # 131269 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.50 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US.$4.88 CAN
	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad Item # 131172 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN
	Reasons I Heart You Swatchbook Template Item # 129013 Regular Price: $12.95 US/$13.95 CAN Discounted Price: $7.77 US/$8.37 CAN

 

 



TSSC 298 - Lovely As A Tree

Here is this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge sample.  It's a 3 1/2" x 5" card and fits in the Crumb Cake Note Card Envelopes (Item # 131528)  which are on sale through today.

 

 

Stamps:  Lovely As A Tree, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Gumball Green, Naturals White, Pool Party

Ink:  Gumball Green, Soft Suede

Big Shot:  Bitty Banners Framelits, Woodgrain Embossing Folder

 

I used an Aqua Painter to color the tree.  Since the lines got kind of blurry, I stamped the tree image again after the tree was colored.  I used the Stamp-a-ma-jig to make sure the stamp was lined up right on top of the previously stamped image.

 

As I mentioned, the envelopes are on sale this week.  Here's the envelope for this card.  I used the Oak leaves stamp from Lovely As  Tree on the back, across the flap.  I stamped the tree on the front of the envelope.  As I often do with larger stamps, I only used part of the image.  I also added Oak leaves to the inside of the card.  I'll add an appropriate message before I send it.

 

Here is this week's sketch, which provided the inspiration for the above card:

To play along, create your own project using this sketch.  Go to the TSSC site and link your entry.  You also can check out the rest of the design team samples while you're there.

 

Check back tomorrow to see the new set of Weekly Deals.

The World Is Better Because of You!

Here's one of the cards we'll be making at my upcoming classes (Jan. 28 and 29 - see here for details).  I know I can always use another masculine card.  I'll bet you can, too.

 

The background is the World Map stamp set, which is in the Annual Catalog.  The focal point is from Starburst Sayings, which I got in a bundle with the Starburst Framelits.  They are available in the new 2014 Occasions Catalog.

 

Colors are Whisper White, Soft Suede, and Night of Navy.

 

There's still room in both classes, but they are filling quickly.  Contact me today to reserve your spot!

Happy Watercolor Bookmark and Tag.

Here are the make-and-takes from Saturday's Open House.  Everyone enjoyed the projects and had a great time!

 

Both tags use the new stamp set, Happy Watercolor, which is available in the 2014 Occasions catalog.   We actually made a modified version of this tag.  The first thing I thought of when I saw the Scallop Tag Topper Punch was that it would make great bookmarks.  The ones we made at the Open House were actually a little longer, so they'll stay in the book better.  We also added some dots at the bottom (you can see that stamp in the tag below - the Pool Party dots).  I like both versions.

 

I have to admit - at first I was wondering what to do with the "blob" as my stampers and I were calling it.  But after I started playing with it, I decided it adds a really cool look.  Stampin' Up! has a magazine for demonstrators and I saw a tag in there that I liked.  I modified it a little and this is the result:

 

Once I started playing with this set, I had a hard time stopping.  That's the way it should be, right?  So be on the lookout for more samples made with this awesome set.

 

Thanks to everyone who came to the Open House!  I always have so much fun with you guys!!  If you are local, come to an event sometime.  My group of stampers is the best!  So, you'll get to stamp, learn something new, and meet some wonderful people.  Win, win, win!



TSSC 297 - World Map and Love You More

Here is this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge sample.  As soon as I saw the set Love You More, which is only available through January 27, I knew I wanted to pair it with World Map, which is a background stamp in the Annual Catalog.  The reason?  The stamp that says, "you mean the world to me."  That stamp has a cute little globe with it, but for this card I only used the sentiment.

Supplies used:

Stamps:  Love You More, World Map

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Real Red, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Real Red, Early Espresso

Punches:  Modern Label, Word Window, Scallop Trim Border Punch

Big Shot (a heart from each):  Hearts A Flutter Framelits, Hearts Framelits

Embellishments:  Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Basic Rhinestones

Here is this week's sketch, which provided the inspiration for the above card:

To play along, create your own project using this sketch.  Go to the TSSC site and link your entry.  You also can check out the rest of the design team samples while you're there.

Check back tomorrow to see the new set of Weekly Deals.

By the way, I just have to say this -- maybe it's just me, but every time I look at the picture of my card, something looks crooked.  It's not that way in person.  I even pulled out the ruler and double checked :)

TSSC 296 - MDS SAB 2014

The title of this blog post looks a little cryptic.  I'm sure many of you can decipher it, but for those of you who need a little help:  Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge number 296 sample made with My Digital Studio using products from Sale-a-Bration 2014.  For those of you who aren't familiar with SAB, Sale-a-Bration is that wonderful time of year when you can earn a FREE Sale-a-Bration item with each $50 purchase.  SAB runs January 28th through March 31, 2014.
 

Sometimes I make my sample in My Digital Studio (MDS) because for some reason I can't use stamps and paper - like a couple of weeks ago when my dad was staying in my stamp room (which is also our guest room and office).  This week, however, I just felt like challenging myself to see if I could make a card using the TSSC sketch.  I like the final result, but I have to tell you - I could have made a traditional card much faster since it took me a while to figure out how to do the banner.  On the other hand, now I have this card that I can print out or send electronically as many times as I want.

 

Demonstrators were allowed to pre-order from the Occasions catalog and earn free SAB items*.  I used the One Big Sale-a-Bration 2014 Digital Ensemble for this card. Digital versions of the Banner Blast stamp set, Banner punch, Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper (DSP) and Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack were all used.  Colors are Basic Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Pool Party, Sahara Sand, Summer Starfruit, and Whisper White.  The phrase is from the stamp set Under the Big Top, which although retired is still available as a digital download.

 

Here is this week's TSSC sketch, which provided the inspiration for the above card.

Head on over to the Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge site where you can see the rest of the samples made by the design team and link your creation to enter the challenge.  Hope you'll play along this week!  If you have any questions about how to share your entry, just ask.

 

Be sure to check back tomorrow to see the new Weekly Deals.

 

Have a wonderful week and Happy Stampin',  Sue

 

* Click here for information on how you can become a demonstrator and have the opportunity to pre-order from catalogs, save on your stamping supplies, earn money, and more.  Plus, there will be a special joining bonus during SAB (more info on that later).  Sign up under me and I'll support your goals - as a hobby demo, a full-fledged business, or something in between.





Happy New Year!

Wishing everyone a very happy and blessed 2014!

We made this card in Stamp Club.  It was a big hit!

 

Happy New Year!

 

(If you have questions about supplies, leave a comment and I'll reply.)

Weekly Deals - Dec 31 to Jan 6

Here are this week's Weekly Deals.  If you order online, please use Hostess Code BT3W33YY.  Contact me if you are interested in a group order.  These deals end January 6, 2014.

 

The Floral Framelits dies are what I used to make the wreath cards seen here. 

Weekly Deals

There is no better way to start a new year than with a discount on some great crafting supplies! We hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals.

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TSSC295 Hearts A Flutter

Here is this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge sample.  It's another Valentine's Card.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Hearts A Flutter

Wheel:  I {Love} Love jumbo (on Clearance Rack)

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Primrose Petals, Chocolate Chip

Ink:  Primrose Petals, Real Red

Big Shot:  Hearts A Flutter Framelits (on sale through today)

Ribbon:   Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin 

Here is this week's sketch:

You can see the rest of the design team samples and link your entry here.  Hope you'll play along this week!

Here's a  bonus:  It's a simpler version of this week's sample card.

Merry Christmas!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

I am taking time to enjoy the holidays and enjoy being with my family - at least into the new year.  So, I won't be posting as much as usual.  Hope you, too, have time to be with those who are special to you.

Weekly Deals - Dec. 24-30

Lots of great items on sale this week.  You can order online here.  Current hostess code is BT3W33YY.

And, just a head's up - Stampin' Up! will be updating the Clearance Rack with lots of new items on Friday, 12/27.  Items are only available while supplies last, so if you see something you want, don't wait to order.

Weekly Deals

Here are this week's Weekly Deals, we hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

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	Classic Pad Pear Pizzaz Item #131180 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.25 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.44 CAN
	Count Down the New Year Ensemble (MDS) Item #129002 Regular Price: $12.95 US/$13.95 CAN Discounted Price: $7.77 US/$8.37 CAN
	Crushed Curry Chevron Ribbon Item # 130019 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$12.50 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$9.38 CAN
	Delicate Designs Textured Embossing Folder Item # 127023 Regular Price: $8.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $6.71 US/$8.21 CAN
	Fancy Flower XL Punch Item # 118073 Regular Price: $16.95 US/$22.95 CAN Discounted Price: $12.71 US/$17.21 CAN
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	Hearts Aflutter Bigshot Framelit Item # 130159 Regular Price: $24.95 US/$30.95 CAN Discounted Price: $18.71 US/$23.21 CAN
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TSSC 294 - My Digital Studio Christmas Card

Hi Stampers!  Hope you're gearing up for a wonderful Christmas.  I'm sorry I haven't been posting much lately, but I'm blessed to have lots (and I mean LOTS) of family visiting.  I've been busy enjoying having my loved ones here.  I have tons of Christmas cards that I wanted to post, but I want to spend time with my family even more.  That being said, here is this week's Techno Stamper Sketch Challenge sample.  Since my dad is staying in my stamp room, I made the card using My Digital  Studio.

 Here is the sketch for this week:

Head on over to the TSSC site to see the rest of the design team samples and to link your entry.

Check back tomorrow to see the new Weekly Deals.

If you don't see a lot from me for the next couple weeks, it means I'm having lots of holiday fun with family.

Have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy and Blessed New Year!!