Artisan Award #2

The projects for the Artisan Award this month will be using the new Razzle Dazzle stamp set. Here the floral stamp was used repeadily to create a background paper, then cut out with the Top Note Die & Big Shot. Very pretty. Also, notice how the punched items layer so nicely. She used the Wide Oval, Large Oval & Word Window punches. Tip: First stamp your verse, then take your punch, bottom side up, with the bottom side up you are able to center the punch perfectly over your greeting or image. If you would like assistance, I am happy to help.

Many Thanks

The card I had planned tonight didn't work out & I am getting behind on stuff for my Open House, so I thought I would share the Artisan Awards from Stampin Up Demos. There is such contract between these colors that makes this card so striking!


Recipe:
Stamps - Elegant Cheer, Razzle Dazzle
Ink - Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
Paper - Basic Black card stock, Real Red card stock, Whisper White card stock
Accessories -
White Uni-Ball Signo gel pen
Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware
Stampin' Dimensionals
Designer Label punch
3/4" Circle punch
Sizzix Big Shot
Flower, Daisies #2 Bigz die

Holiday Mini

I have just seen the new Holiday Mini that will be available Sept. 1 and, oh my gosh, there are tons of cool stuff!

I'm getting closer to choosing the date for my Open House for which I am getting so excited. You will definitely want to drop by if you're in the area! Stay tuned.

Have a good Monday all.

Great Friend

How do you thank a friend that gives so much! I wish I had the answer. In the meantime, I made her this card.

Recipe:
CS: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Whisper White
Stamps: Razzle Dazzle
Inks: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry
Pretties Kit
Big Shot
Dies: Butterfly, Top Note
Pretties Kit
Punch: 1-1/4 circle

I was inspired by this card.

Thinking of You

It's nice not to be the one having a crisis for a change, even though I still feel bad for my friends.
A little thinking of you card in your mailbox can bring you a moment of relief from stress & worry around you & remind you that you have friends who are there for you when you need them. Do you have a friend/family member that could use such a card?

Recipe:

Brocade Blue CS

Certainly Celery CS

Bashful Blue CS

Kraft CS

Very Vanilla CS

lt's A Loop Thing Stamp

Trendy Trees Stamp

Inks: Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue

Punches: Modern Label, Word Window, Eyelet Border

Prints Pkg DSP - Hostess (retired)

Forgot to add ribbon, will do so next before mailing.

Thanks for stopping by.

Thinking of You

I created this for a friend whose family is going thru a rough time. There's just not alot we can do for those around us with whom we care about except to be there for them when they ask. I have another one to make, so am keeping this short. Thanks so much for stopping by.


Recipe:
Kraft CS
Brocade Blue CS
Chocolate Chip CS
Whisper White CS
It's A Loop Thing Stamp (retired)
Trendy Trees Stamp
Punches: Eyelet Border, Modern Label, Word Window
Kraft Taffeta Ribbon
Blender Pen
Ink: Chocolate Chip & Brocade Blue

Welcome Baby Aneya

Tomorrow I get to spend some time with the new baby & Zadie. Wanted to take a small gift with me so made this card to go with it. Her room is decorated in pink & chocolate circles and when I found this card I had to do it. Heather's blog is one of my fav's so I hope you can spend a few minutes looking around.



I also get to celebrate Zadie's birthday with her, & am taking a few gifts with me for her. They are posted on her also. Here's the packaging. I have purchased hair accessories, and little girl make-up to put in the "milk cartons." I also found some removable tattoo's that looked like fun.
Here is her card.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Till tomorrow.

Recipe:

Sahara Sand CS

Very Vanilla CS

Chocolate Chip CS

Pretty in Pink CS

So Tweet

Craft Ink - Very Vanilla & Close to Cocoa

Punch - 1-1/4" Circle

Chit Chat

I'm steadily creating new projects for my Open House (date to be announced). I have some fabulous projects to show you! Most will be greeting cards. I will have at least one new 2 page scrapbooking layout, and of course my 3 scrapbooks will be available to look at. I will also have on display some giftables. My new supplies arrived yesterday, so I am in 7th heaven as Mom would say!

June/July Issue of Paper Crafts

I thought it would be fun to feature some stuff from SU that you will see in current publications. These home decor balls use DSP and one of our Circle Punches. Easy Peasy!

In the August issue of Creating Keepsakes you will see The Write Stuff Specialty Designer Series paper, Under the Stars and Hit the Road (dormant list) stamp sets.

In the September issue of the same magazine you will see our Stampin Pastels (chalks). The Pastels will give a soft look for your projects. Please contact me if you would like a free demonstration.

Deal of the Week

The "Deal of the Week" is $20 off the Big Shot Doctor's Bag. See the button on the left & click on it. Enjoy the savings!