Truely Grateful PP155

When I saw this sketch challenge over at http://www.thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/, I knew that I wanted to use the "Truely Grateful" stamp set.  This is such a great simple sketch, but it can be made into anything, great or small!  Head on over and play along!

 

Card Recipe:

DSP:  sweater weather

Ink:  soft sky, crushed curry, chocolate chip

Cardstock:  soft sky, chocolate chip, very vanilla and crushed curry

Stamp Set:  Truely Grateful

Misc.  burlap ribbon, lattice emboss folder

 

Stampin' Up! Artisan 2013 Non Winning Projects!!!

Well all I can say is "WOW" and "HOLY COW", what a blast of a few days I've had at convention!  It was my first time to attend and it was a whearl wind of excitment and pure fun to be able to attend this special 25th anniversary event.  I am already working hard to make plans to return next year with my awesome new friend and partner in convention crime, Breelin Renwick!!!  Over whelming at times but so worth it!  Well enough of that and onto the post subject.

I took the first step to enter this years Stampin' Up!'s Artisan challenge and even though I didn't make the top 20, I am still a winner in my book because I took it upon myself to challenge myself to be creative and enter.  I was totally shocked to be walking around all the wonderful display boards at convention and to come across not one, no not two, not even three, but 6 of my projects that I had entered into this contest.

Rules stated we had to create 5 cards, 3 scrapbook pages and 2 3-D items.  I did just that with my style in mind.  Here are my non-winning entries and the pics of those that were on display at convention!  I hope you enjoy and leave comments!  I would love to know if you remember coming across any yourself!!

#1 3-D item (this item was on display) 

This was a cute square lidded box that I made with a wrap to hold the flower pin you see below.

 #2 3-D item (this item was on display)

This was a sweater pin I had made using several layers of paper glued together, colored and covered in crystal affects.

                                                          #1 card (this was on display)

 #2 card (this card was on display)

A very simple card using one of my favorite stamp sets.  This card was way out of my comfort zone as I like cards with lots of layers.  I am happy with how it turned out!

                                                                          #3 card

 #4 card (this card was on display)

When I was thinking of the cards I wanted to make, I knew this was one of the stamps I wanted to use.  One of my favorite cards!

                                                          #5 card (this was on display)
This was my all time favorite card!  Its just so happy, fun and cheerful!!  This was the first card that I came across as I was looking at the display boards.  I was walking along, I stopped, and thought, "that card looks famililar?"  This it hit me, its my card.  I was soooo excited to see it up there and I am still in a WOW moment!

#1 scrapbook page. size 8x8.  I never came across any of these three entries.  I could tell that my style of scrapbooking is alot different than other items I saw on display.  I still love them though! 

#2 scrapbook page. 

#3 scrapbook page.  This was my favorite of the three cause i just love Fall, these colors together and the use of the leaf big shot die!!

Let's "Dress Up" for CCMC260

This is my creation for this weeks challenge over at Create with Connie and Mary.  I followed their their challege for two things:  first I used the colors or Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe and Pistachio Pudding.  Second, I followed their sketch design of creating a shaped card other than a square or rectangle.  Head on over to catch all the details and join in the fun!!!

I can't believe it, but this is the first time I have used my dress up framelits!!  "What are you CRAZY" you say???  I know, I can't believe it either.  I am sure glad I have, cause I love it and want to use it lots more.  My gals are gonna love it as well as I hope you guys do too!  Leave me some comments!!

Card Receipe:
Stamp sets: Six Sided Sampler
Cardstock: Calpyso coral, very vanilla, soft suede and crisp cantaloupe
DSP:  Venetian Romance
Ink:  Calypso coral
Misc.:  dress up framelits, basic pearls, in color boutique details, crisp cantaloupe stretch trim ribbon, med. oval punch, scalloped oval punch and the word window punch

Guinness World Record Contest while at Convention 2013

While at convention this year we get to help Stampin' Up! Set a new record for "Guinness World Record". Our goal is to mail the most cards from one location. My card is going to a special little girl named "Lola" who is fighting leukemia.

Christmas in July Card Class

These are 2 of the 5 Christmas cards we will be making at my Christmas in July card class. 5 cards for $15 or FREE with an order of $50. All supplies are provided except your adhesive. Email me if you are interested in signing up or if you would like the kits mailed to you. (Mailed kits will already be stamped)

Convention 2013 Here I Come!!

I'm all packed and ready to head to Salt Lake City, UT!  This is going to be an awesome convention to celebrate with Stampin' Up!  25 years in business is a huge mile stone to celebrate!  I fly out early Wednesday morning!  Utah here I come!!!

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Convention 2013 Halloween Paper Bag Swaps

I knew in addition to my card swaps I wanted to do a few 3-d items to swap with as well.  I took a regular size paper lunch bag and cut it down to the size I wanted then just decorated the front for a cute Halloween theme. Inside are 4 life saver mints.

If you notice, you maybe thinking, "i've never seen this stamp or DSP before"??  You haven't!!  This is a sneak peek of two new items from the 2013 Holiday Mini Catalog.  Witches' Brew DSP and Tags 4 You Stamp set!!

Flower Shop Pansy

Last but not least, is my card swap using again the fun "flower shop" stamp set.  I just can't get enough if this set.  I am so excited to be able to go to convention this year and help celebrate Stampin' Ups! 25th anniversary with them.  I know I will have loads of fun, meet lots of new friends and come back with loads of ideas and goodies!!  Did I mention I'm excited about the goodies!!!  Wink! Wink!

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  flower shop, express yourself-hostess set
Cardstock: midnight muse, whisper white
Ink:  strawberry slush, midnight muse
Misc.: basic rhinestones, pansy punch, argyle folder, strawberry slush ruffle stretch ribbon

Wildflower Meadow

I'm not done yet!  Next up is my swap card using "wildflower meadow".  Boy try making #25 of these puppies.  The most time consuming part was coloring the stamp with three different colors.  Once I hit about #15, it was a breeze and I had my pattern down!!  I think it turned out just as cute on paper as it was in my head.

Card receipe:
Stamps:  wildflower meadow, label love, a round array
Cardstock:  smoky slate, whisper white, midnight muse, gumball green, crisp cantaloupe
Ink: midnight muse, gumball green, crisp cantaloupe, smoky slate
Misc.: basic pearls, artisan label punch, 7/8" scallop circle punch, window frames framelits

Flower Shop



Next up is my creation using the Flower Shop stamp set.  I love this set cause it has many different flowers that can be dressed up to be fancy or just super cute and palyful!  I tried to keep my swap cards simple but well its just not my style!  What can I say, I love layers!!



Card Receipe:
Stamps:  flower shop, express yourself-hostess set
Cardstock:  gumball green, summer starfruit, very vanilla, raspberry ripple
DSP:  birthday basics
Misc. pansy punch, boho blossoms punch, basic pearls, fancy fan folder, scallop edge border punch



Six Sided Sampler

Welcome back to my blog for another exciting swap card for convention 2013!  This time I used the six sided sampler stamp set from Stampin' Up!  I loved how I could combine it with the honeycomb embossing folder.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  six sided sampler, petite pairs
Cardstock:  whisper white, basic gray, coastal cabana, summer starfruit
Misc.:  hexagon punch, apothecary accents framelits, extra large and large oval punch, basic rhinestones

Rev Up the Fun!

Its just #1 more week before I headout to get on that plane and head to Salt Lake City, Utah for Stampin' Ups! 25th Anniversary Convention!!  Whoop Whoop!!!  Not only are my bags almost packed and complete but I have also completed all #121 swaps that I have been working on.

This cute little card is for my only organized swap I am participating in.  Which one you say?  Well that I won't say, but maybe you will be one of the lucky 20 who will receive it!!

Card Receipe:
Stamps:
- Rev Up the Fun

Cardstock:
- whisper white, real red and pool party

Ink: 
-  pool party, so saffrom, basic gray and real red

DSP:
-  I Am Me

Ribbon:
-  basic gray stitched grosgrain