Pinterest: Another Six-Sided Sampler

016Same old.  Same old.  Yesterday I told you that I keep going back to the new sets in the catalog!  They’re so cute though!

Here I am again with Six-Sided Sampler.  What is it with those hexagons?  😀  I am using a new color combination for me though.  Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding and Smokey Slate.  It’s one of those color combinations that I’m not sure I would have come up with on my own.  Very pretty though!

Isn’t it fun how the designer used both the larger hexagons from the stamp set and the smaller Hexagon Embossing Folder?

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Pinterest: Hearts a Flutter

020This whole making cards from Pinterest thing is kind of fun but I do catch myself using the new stamp sets I have from the new catalog most of the time.  Here’s a card though from an old set.  Well, not so old.  It was in the Occasions Catalog this past spring.  Hearts A Flutter.

The card is pretty simple but you do need to use the Stamp-a-ma-jig to line up your little banners.  The sentiment is from the Sweet Essentials stamp set.  An easy, clean card which you can use for any occasion!

Coastal Cabana and Strawberry Slush are so pretty!  Definitely my favorite new In-Colors!  What’s yours?

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Simple Saturday: Lacy & Lovely

013Isn’t this a cute card for Simple Saturday?  This cutie is from Pinterest.  What a surprise!

I used the Lacy & Lovely stamp set on this card.  This stamp set was actually new to last year’s Stampin’ Up! catalog but I just recently acquired it.  I think one of my favorite parts of this stamp set is the sentiments.  They’re larger and I like the font.

I am SO glad that Pear Pizzazz has come back.  It’s such a pretty green and goes wonderfully with blues!  What’s your favorite new color?  Leave a comment and let me know!

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

More Six-Sided Sampler

002Another great set!  So fun!  Do you have any favorite stamp sets from the new catalog?  Six-Sided Sampler is definitely on my favorites list.

Have you noticed that I’m using a lot of black lately?  If you haven’t noticed yet, you will!  It’s suddenly become my go-to color.  Did you also notice that I used the Candy Dots again?  They are fun!

Oh, did I mention I got the idea for this card on Pinterest?  😉  I told you it was Pinterest month!

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Washi Tape Wednesday

010More Washi Tape Fun on a Wednesday!  How can you go wrong on a card when you use fun Washi Tape, one of my favorite new stamp sets, Chalk Talk, AND my favorite color Melon Mambo?!  I also got to use the fun new Candy Dots.  Have you tried them yet?  This was the first time I’ve played with them.  I can’t wait to use them again!

Yes, I got the idea for this card from Pinterest.  So many great ideas in one place!  I love it!

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Technique Tuesday: Make a border for your punches!

006  Welcome to Technique Tuesday!  Isn’t this a beautiful card…and it’s SO easy!  The decorative background is from the Soho Subway Designer Paper pack and the rest is card stock!

The label is stamped from the Lovely Label stamp set and then I made a border for it.  Here’s how I made the border:

Punch two labels from solid colored card stock.  Cut one in half vertically and one in half horizontally. You may need to trim portions of the sections so they don’t show where you don’t want them to. Then you’ll adhere the four cut pieces to the back of the stamped label.  This technique works for many of the Stampin’ Up! punches and framelits.  Give it a try sometime!

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

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Too Kind CASE

004I didn’t get this card from Pinterest but I did copy it.  Stampin’ Up! has a website just for demonstrators where we can post our card/project ideas to share with others.  I saw this one the other day and knew I had to give it a try.

The original card was square but I didn’t want to mess with that so I made my copy regular size.    The ‘fireworks” are actually a flower bloom from the Too Kind stamp set.  Pretty clever!  This card would definitely work to celebrate the 4th of July but I made mine into a birthday card.  On the inside it says {YOU!} happy birthday.  Well, you know who’s birthday is coming up don’t you?!  😉  Too bad there wasn’t a stamp that says ME!  Ha!

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

With Heartfelt Sympathy

001Today’s card is my own creation.  Last night I found out that my good friend LeAnn lost her battle to cancer.  It saddens me greatly but I’m glad that she’s not suffering anymore.

I made this card to send to her husband and two teenage sons.  I know they must be hurting and it had to be hard to say good-bye.  Please keep LeAnn’s family in your thoughts and prayers.

I used Stampin’ Up!’s new hostess stamp set Simply Sketched to make this card.  It contains both the lovely flower and the beautiful sentiment.

Simple Saturday….from Pinterest!

001It’s Simple Saturday!  Such a cute little card.  The original didn’t have the black border on it but you know me and my layers!  😀

I hadn’t used this little chevron design from the Oh, Hello stamp set yet so this was the perfect opportunity!  It’s such a fun design.  I’ll have to use it again sometime.

I place little thank you cards in with my customer’s orders so this will be just perfect!

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

A Flower Shop Pinterest CASE

011Another birthday card!  I told you I like to celebrate!  Ha!  😀

When I first saw the original of this card on Pinterest the curved row of flowers is what caught my eye so I had to give it a try.  The worst part of making this card was that I had to actually watercolor the flowers and that is definitely NOT my forte!  It turned out okay though if you don’t look too close.  😉

Are you starting to figure out what my favorite stamp sets from the new catalog are?  I really need to step outside of my comfort zone a bit and use some other stamps.  The problem is that most of the cards I’ve pinned from Pinterest use my favorite sets!

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Happy 4th of July!

009Happy Independence Day!  Red, White and Blue.  Star and Stripes. How could I resist making a card with all of these elements?  Of course, I had help from Pinterest once again.

I saw this card and knew I had to make it.  It’s SO fun.  What a creative idea to use the Bitty Banner Framelits for the stripes!

I hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th!  Take care!

Washi Tape Wednesday!

002Washi Tape Wednesday AND a Pinterest CASE all in one card!

So simple looking but darn cute!  I don’t think I ever would have picked out this color combination but it works, doesn’t it?  Of course, you can’t go wrong with Washi Tape.  I know I’ve said this before, but it’s SO fun to play with!

Have you heard that Stampin’ Up! has entire on-line class (#134742, $14.95) just on Washi Tape! They also have a special going on until January 2nd.  It’s called their What to Washi Bundle.  For $36.95 you can get the on-line class and all 12 rolls of Washi Tape that Stampin’ Up! will be offering.  Six of the rolls will be brand new to the upcoming Holiday Catalog.  You also will receive a package of Note Cards and Envelopes.  Quite the package!  Contact me if you have any questions.  This is a great way to learn more about Washi Tape!

The flower is from the adorable Flower Shop stamp set and just like yesterday’s card it has a coordinating punch!  Woo Hoo!  Gotta love Stampin’ Up!  😀

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Six-Sided Sampler Pinterest CASE

004 Another card from Pinterest!  Isn’t this one cute?  I really like these hexagons.  I can’t wait to play with the Six-Sided Sample stamp set some more.

I really love the fact that this stamp set has a coordinating punch!  That makes things so EASY!  😀  And talking about easy….copying cards from Pinterest saves me the time (and sometimes trouble) of coming up with my own design.

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Label Love Pinterest CASE

011Happy July!  This month is going to be PINTEREST Month.  Most of the cards I post this month will be CASEd directly from Pinterest.  Are you addicted to Pinterest?  It’s a great place to get ideas and inspiration so I thought I would share with you cards that have inspired me!

I chose today’s card in honor of my birthday!  Yes, my birthday is this month and I love to celebrate.  What better way to celebrate than to make myself a card!  😀

I used my favorite new designer paper, Gingham Garden as well as the Label Love stamp set.  Isn’t this a sweet card?  Don’t you love Island Indigo and Daffodil Delight together?  I can’t wait to share more Pinterest samples with you this month.

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

San Diego Here I Come!

San DiegoThank you!  Thank you! Thank you!  Because of my loyal customers and your support of my business I earned Stampin’ Up!’s Getaway Trip to San Diego this year!  Woo Hoo!

I am SO excited!  This is the first incentive trip I’ve earned with Stampin’ Up! and I couldn’t have done it without all of you.  Thank you!

The trip is September 12-15 so be sure to check back after that to find out about my big weekend.   I’ve got to start figuring out some fun things to do while we’re there!

Thanks again!  Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!