November 07, 2008

Bugs and Kisses

DSC07558 This is another easy and cute card to make.  It uses Stampin' Up! Bugs and Kisses stamp set, the 1" and 1 1/4" circle punches; card stock in Only Orange, Real Red, Yoyo Yellow, and Tempting Turquoise; Classic Ink pads in Only Orange, Real Red and Tempting Turquoise; Craft Ink pad in whisper White; grosgrain ribbon in Tempting Turquoise.

You can vary the colours and use a flower set for a spring or woman's birthday card.

Have a great weekend!

November 06, 2008

Dream Du Jour

DSC07555 This is a beautiful combination of colour and texture!  Of course I have no idea who the talented lady is...

This card is stamped with Stampin' Up! Dream Du Jour stamp set and the Sanded background stamp.  The card stock used to make this card is Stampin' Up! New In-colors in Baja Breeze and Pacific Point.  The artist dragged the ribbon through the ink pad to give the taffeta ribbon a touch of the Pacific Point colour.

Simply gorgeous!  :o)

November 05, 2008

I lied!!!!

DSC07604I told you that Monday's post would be the last Halloween project/card that I was going to post this year, but I could not resist showing you these treats that I made to give to my neighbors' children at Halloween!

I distributed 77 of these to the children that came to my door and they were very excited about the "treat" they got.

But the highlight of the evening was a young boy who came with two other children for treat or trick.  Let me tell the story....

I handled most of the treats to the children, which consisted of a small chocolate bar and a lollipop wrapped with CS and these cute little creatures.  At one point, I had 3 young children at my door and I was handling the candies when one of the boys step back in almost terror, looked at me and said "I am allergic to cats!".  As I have 2 indoor cats and one of them is always trying to run out of the door, I quickly looked behind me to see where he was.  To my surprise, my cats were no where near.  Confused, I looked at the boy who was staring at my hand... sure enough I had a lollipop with the stamp of a cat on it!!!  He would not touch it!  Of course I had to keep a straight face as I reached to get a non-cat treat for him!  Cute little guy!

The stamp set I used to make these easy and quick treat covers is Stampin' Up!'s Batty for You; card stock (CS) in Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, and Whisper White; Classic Ink pads in Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, and Basic Black.

Now this is it for Halloween this year!  :o)

November 04, 2008

Sock Monkey

Sock Monkey_Pat D This is another card by Pat Duggan.  Pat made this card for a swap that I hosted at Stampin' Up! convention.  This card is so cute - look at his onsie!  I love the polka dots!

This is definitely not a quick card to make!  Look at the details:  Pat made the hat, the clothes,the cup cake and the tip of the tail all separated!!! Plus she had 3 layers all with its corners punched out.  I know her daughter helped her, but even so, it is so much work!  It was a pleasure to have you in the swap Pat!  Thanks for the hard work!

All Stampin' Up! supplies:  Sock Monkey stamp set; Creamy Caramel, Ruby Red, and Barely Banana card stock.

I guess I need to add this set on my wish list!  ;-)

November 03, 2008

Last Halloween Card for this Year!

DSC07002I could not resist publishing one more Halloween card!  I love this little guy from Stampin' Up! Haunting Halloween!

What I need to tell you is that once you pull up the tab you will read "Happy Birthday" and not Happy Halloween.  I made this card for my sister-in-law who is a self-declared witch! :-)

I used all Stampin' Up! products: card stock in Lovely Lilac, Green Galore, Basic Black, and Whisper White; Classic Ink pad in Basic Black; Versamark; and gold embossing powder (for the background).

I hope you had lots of fun this Halloween!  And do not forget that you can use Halloween sets for other occasions as well.  Look for different ways you can use you stamp set and take as much advantage of the sets you own as possible!  Want to share your ideas?  Send them to me and I will publish your work here!  Stampin' Up! products only please.

October 31, 2008

Happy Haunting Halloween!!!!

DSC07602Another Halloween card that I HAD to make!  This one uses the same stamp set from yesterday's post (Stampin' Up! Haunting Halloween), but this time I used the frog on the cauldron. 

I used Stampin' Up! card stock in Old Olive, Basic Black and Whisper White, blender pens, Classic Ink pads in Basic Black, Kiwi Kiss, Old Olive, and Really Rusty.

Have a great Halloween and a beautiful weekend!  :o)

October 30, 2008

Happy Halloween!

DSC07603In the eve of Halloween, I thought that I could not post anything but a Halloween card!  I made this card with Stampin' Up! Haunting Halloween stamp set.  I love this kitty and the frog that comes with the set!

I colour it with SU! blender pens and Classic Ink pads in Elegant Eggplant, More Mustard, Summer Sun, and Basic Black.  I stamp the background with the stars and the saying "Witching you..." and then stamped "... a haunting Halloween!" (which has a very cute spider!) inside the card.  Stampin' Up! card stock in Elegant Eggplant, Summer Sun and Basic Black.

I hope you enjoy it!  :o)

October 29, 2008

Season of Joy

Season of Joy_Ruth HillThis card was made by my fellow demonstrator Ruth Hill.  Again, I had made no cards for the swap and Ruth was kind enough to give me one of hers!  Thanks Ruth!!!!

Ruth used all Stampin' Up! supplies: Kiwi Kiss and Real Red card stock; vellum card stock; 1 1/4", 1 3/8" circle and scallop circle punches; eyelet, and Old Olive Craft Ink.  She stamped the background with Kiwi Kiss Classic ink.  That's lots of work Ruth!  Thanks for sharing!

Cheers!  :o)

October 28, 2008

Lovely as a Tree - Christmas

Lovely as a Tree_Joanne Rolston Joanne Rolston made this card for a swap I participated in.  I have to confess that Stampin' Up! card stock Kraft is not in my favourite list, but I like the way Joanne used it in this card.

Joanne stamped the tree and sponged the background of it with Saraha Sand Classic Ink pad, and the saying she stamped with Whisper White Craft Ink.

All Stampin' Up! supplies:  Lovely as a Tree and Heard from the Heart stamp sets; card stock in Kraft and Whisper White; Ticket punch; and white taffeta ribbon.

Other than the time you have to wait for the craft ink to dry, this is an easy and quick card to make IF you are quick with sponging.  Happy stamping!

October 27, 2008

Christmas with Baroque Motif

Baroque Motif by Christine StohrThis is a card from one of the swaps I participated in and it was done by Christine Stohr.  She used Stampin' Up! Baroque Motifs and Warmest Regards stamp sets; Garden Green and Real Red card stock and Classic ink pads.

If you are looking for a classic and yet easy card to make, look no further.  This is an easy and fun card to make and in one hour, you can make several of them!  Christine added Dazzling Diamonds glitter in the center of the flower a little bling!  Beautiful card Christine!  Thanks!

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