Just Believe Birthday Card

How do you decide which colours to use? Today, I used the Stampin' Up!'s Color Coach for inspiration.

I knew I wanted to used Wisteria Wonder and the Color Coach suggested Cherry Cobbler and Pink Pirouette for the other 2 colours.  To me it's an usual color combination and it worked for me.

Besides I wanted to use up some of my DSP that I have been hoarding for a year....when do I learn?  

 

How many of us do this with so many things.  We put them away to use for company or for some special occasion.

If you got it, use it.  What are you saving it for? Use it or lose it...and there are many more. 

Stamps: Just Believe – (c – 120459 $31.95 w – 116948, $41.95 p. 109 2011-2012 IB&C), Happiest Birthday Wishes Hostess(c – 122617, w – 122615, p. 5 2011-2012 IB&C)
Paper: Naturals White, Wisteria Wonder, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Flirtatious DSP, Regals DSP Stack (Cherry Cobbler)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Wisteria Wonder, Peach Parfait, Pink Pirouette
Accessories: Versamark, Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder, Cherry Cobbler 1/2” Scallop Dots Ribbon, Pearls

I used some more of the Flirtatious DSP by creating a matching envelope using the Simply Scored Diagonal Tool.

After the image was embossed the Whisper White card stock was sponged with various colours to create a focal art piece.   - Emboss Resist technique.  After sponging the colours , the embossed image was wiped off with a soft cloth.

Don't forget the Retirement Lists are now available...There are some great bargains.

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Have questions?  Contact me HERE

Until next time...

It's So Good to Be Home

Hi Everyone, As much as my trip was fabulous, it is so good to be home and sleep in my own bed.  Yesterday and today it's about the piles of laundry and then it will be the pile of ironing (yes, I hear some of you gasp) but there are somethings that I maintain.  Ok, I don't iron sheets and towels, there is a limit LOL

It's been awhile since a posted a card and I am getting itchy fingers to be back in my stamping room but first things first.  At least I could start with posting a card that I did last month.

This card is a sympathy card for one of my Stampin' Up! ladies who lost her farther and her uncle on the same day and in 2 separate locations.  How tragic for her! It's bad enough to loose 1 person you love let alone 2 you love.

Stamps: Just Believe (c – 120453, $31.95, w – 116948, $41.95, p. 109 2011-2012 IB&C ), Teeny Tiny Wishes (w – 115370 $45.95, p. 157 2011-2012 IB&C), En Français (w – 109521 $21.95, p151 2011-2012 IB&C)

Paper: White Naturals, Basic Grey, Marina Mist, Beau Chateau DSP

Ink: Basic Grey,

Accessories: Big Shot, Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder, Ovals Die, Designer Frames Embossing Folders Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Markers: Pear Pizzazz, Rose Red, Wild Wasabi, Versamark

Well, it's time to get going, so until next time.....

Thank You Cards

Hi Everyone:  As many of you know from reading my last blog post, I have now retired.  So over the past few days I have been making thank you cards for my co-workers who sent me off in fine fashion.

First, though, Stampin' Up! is having a great promotion for all of you who like the great Designer Series Papers that you can purchase.  It's a BUY 3 GET 1 FREE.  Who can resist? There are papers for everyone's tastes and they will add that something special to your card and/or scrap booking page.  These papers are excellent for scrap booking as they measure 12" x 12".

To order any of the Designer Series Paper, visit my on-line store HERE or email me

Now on to my Thank You cards 

I would like to give credit to a convention swapper for the inspiration for this card.

Stamps: Just Believe (c-120453 $31.95, w-116948 $41.95 IB&C p 109

Paper: Naturals White, Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Beyond the Garden DSP

Ink: Mellon Mambo

Accessories: Big Shot, Flower Garden Embossing Folder, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Scallop Square Punch, Postage Stamp Punch, Ribbon (other)

Stamps: Raining Flowers (c-122767 $35.95, w-122765 $48.95 IB&C p 111), Easy Events (c-123225 $30.95, w-116958 $40.95 IB&C p 57)

Paper: Naturals Ivory, Island Indigo, Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Elegant Soiree DSP (retired)     

Ink: Very Vanilla Craft, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Early Espresso

Accessories: Big Shot, Framed Tulip Embossing Folder, Petal Cone Die, Fancy Fan Letterpress Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon (retired), Pearls

This card features the Fancy Fan Letterpress Plate that is used with the Big Shot and you can create an inked debossed look by choosing your own ink colour to create cards invitations and pages.

So that's it for now and until next time....

April with Spring Showers

Hi Everyone:  I hope you are having a fantastic Sunday.  I am, even got some things done that I have been putting off.  Yesterday, I had all three of my grandchildren for the afternoon...they had fun and so did I.  There was a high level of energy and of course the usual "he said, she said" thing.  All in all it was a grand day (no pun intended).

If you look on either of the side bars, you will notice that Stampin' Up! is having 2 promotions.  The first one is the Spring is Blooming promotion and you will be able to purchase the stamp and the designer papers once you have a minimum of $25 (not including tax and shipping).  You could also earn these for "FREE" if you have a $460 workshop.  Click on either of the two pictures (or both...just not at the same time..) to get all the details of the promotions.  The second promotion is a GRAB BAG...loaded with goodies.  The prices for these Grab Bags are $6.00, $12.00, and $18.00.  Get one, or two, or 3 before they are gone, gone gone!

The card today is a spring card and the idea came from Carey Payette on the Stampin Connection website.

Hope you enjoy

Stamps: Just Believe (c – 120453 $31.95, w – 116948 - $41.95 IB&C p 109)

Paper:  Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Paisley Petal DSP (NEW)

Ink: Old Olive, Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Marker (Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Crumb Cake) , Stamp-a-ma-jig

The technique used is called the Drop Shadow.  The image is stamped in 2 different ink colours.  Stamp one image, clean the stamp and load up with the next ink.  Place the stamp just a tad over and down.  Vola!

For the sentiment, the stamp was coloured using markers and stamped.  The saying was stamped using Crumb Cake ink and the Stamp-a-ma-jig.

So until next time....

Sneak Peek and Just Believe

Good morning Everyone and I hope for those who are to change their clocks ahead have done so.  If not, you will be late for any events you have planned to day.

I am very excited about this post and what I am sharing with you today.  I am featuring a sneak peek at a new Designer Series Paper, Paisley Petals and a new stamp, the Four Frames.  Now, I can't show you the products but I can show you how I have used them for my card.  The DSP is beautiful to say the least and has many of the favourite and most used Stampin' Up! colours.

I also used the Just Believe stamp that I have just acquired.  I just love this stamp and have seen so many beautiful cards, that I don't know why it took me so long to get it on my order form.  But, I have it now....Yahoo!

Stamps: Just Believe (c – 120453 $31.95, w – 116948 - $41.95 IB&C p 109, Four Frames (New)

Paper:  Whisper White, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Paisley Petal DSP (NEW)

Ink: Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, Soft Suede

Accessories: Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Pearls, Big Shot, Butterfly Embosslit Die, Markers, Decorative Label Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig

The butterfly is sponged in Soft Suede to bring out the design from the embosslit and of course, what card would be complete without some bling...pearls.

The Paisley Petals DSP and the Four Frames will be in the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalogue and you will be able to purchase these brand new products starting April 1 through to April 30, 2011.

You will be able to receive these new products 2 ways....

• Spend $25* on any Stampin' Up! products and become eligible to purchase both the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.
• Host a $460* workshop and get the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper for FREE

 * net shipping and taxes

Check back here, contact me by email,  or connect to my calendar of events to see when classes will be offered.

So have a great day and until next time...