30 May 2009

Certified!!!!


Stamps:
Certified Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Old Olive 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Pink Pirouette 8 1/2 X 11

Ink:
Classic Stampin Pad Chocolate Chip
Classic Stampin Pad Regal Rose

Accessories:
Glue Dots Mini
Punch 1 1/4 Inch Circle
Stampin Dimensionals
Punch 1 Inch Circle

Instructions:
1. Print "Sweet One" box pattern from the Pattern Library (don't enlarge pattern) on Pink Pirouette card stock.
2. Ink “Authentic” image with Regal Rose ink. Stamp off once then stamp on box lid. Ink “Genuine” and “Top secret” images with Chocolate Chip ink. Stamp off once then stamp on box lid. Assemble box.
3. Punch circle from Old Olive card stock using 1-1/4" Circle punch. Distress circle.
4. Stamp “Certified” image in Chocolate Chip ink on Whisper White and Rose Red card stock. Punch out image from Whisper White card stock using 1" Circle punch. Cut out “Certified” from Rose Red card stock and adhere to Whisper White circle. Adhere Whisper White circle to Old Olive circle using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Adhere piece to box lid using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Enjoy!!!

28 May 2009

Matchbox treats



This is great for the speical occassions in your day to day life ;o)

Stamps:
In Good Form Stamp Set

Paper:
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11
Card Stock 12 X 12 Textured In Color 09-10
Designer Series Paper Patterns Chocolate Chip

Ink:
Classic Stampin Pad Chocolate Chip

Accessories:
Punch Handheld 1/16 Inch Circle
Thread Linen
Sticky Strip
Ribbon Grosgrain Regal Rose 5/8' Inch
Punch Heart-To-Heart
WINDOW SHEETS MEDIUM
Sizzix Bigz Xl Matchbox - Stampin' Up! Exclusive

Instructions:
This also uses the Curly Label punch. Item number 112966 on page 185.
1. Cut matchbox from Kiwi Kiss textured card stock using Sizzix Big Shot die-cutting machine and Matchbox Bigz XL die. Punch top of matchbox cover using Curly Label punch. Adhere clear window sheet (1-3/4" x 2") to inside of box cover. Assemble matchbox.
2. Tie Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon around matchbox.
3. Stamp “I love you” image in Chocolate Chip ink on Whisper White card stock. Cut out and punch hole through image using 1/16" Circle punch. Thread linen thread through hole and tie around ribbon on box. Secure card stock to box using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
4. Punch heart from Chocolate Chip Patterns Designer Series paper using Heart to Heart punch. Sand edges of wide heart and adhere to box cover using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Enjoy!!!

26 May 2009

a little yummy......


.....treat box

Stamps:
Yummy Sab Stamp Set
Paper:
Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Pumpkin Pie 8 1/2X11
Card Stock Pink Pirouette 8 1/2 X 11
Card Stock Kiwi Kiss 8 1/2 X 11
Ink:
Classic Stampin Ink Refill Basic Gray
Classic Stampin Pad Riding Hood Red
Classic Stampin Pad Pacific Point

Accessories:
Punch Handheld 1/16 Inch Circle
Coluzzle Cutting System Starter Set
Glue Dots Mini
Brads Silver
Punch 1/2 Inch Circle
Stampin Dimensionals
Ribbon Grosgrain Pumpkin Pie 1/4 Inch
Clips Assortment

Instructions:
1. Cut box from Kiwi Kiss card stock using Sizzix Big Shot die-cutting machine and Box #2 Bigz XL die. Stamp “A little yummy for your tummy” image in Kiwi Kiss ink on front of unassembled box. Assemble box.
2. Adhere Pumpkin Pie card stock (10-1/4" x 1/4") around box.
3. Stamp “A little yummy for your tummy” in Basic Gray ink on Pink Pirouette card stock. Cut out sentiment using Coluzzle Cutting System. Adhere oval to front of box using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Punch a hole in the box on each side of the oval using 1/16" Circle punch, and attach two Silver brads to box.
4. Tie Pumpkin Pie 1/4" grosgrain ribbon to clip from Clips assortment. Attach clip to front of box. Stamp heart image in Riding Hood Red ink on Whisper White card stock. Punch out heart using 1/2" Circle punch and adhere to clip and box.
5. Enjoy!!!

24 May 2009

Wish Big



I recently hosted a demo card swap over on SCS for the current Occassions Mini catalog. What awesome ideas all of the participants sent in for swappin'!! Thanks Ladies!!! Over the next little while here on my blog I would like to share with you some of these awesome ideas!!! If they have posted their info on the back of their card I'll share the link with you directly to their blog or website ;o)
Here is another group submission to our swap from PeggyL -- what great time and effort went in to this card!! WOW Peggy! Love it! I've taken a close up picture of the HPH - I love this stuff!!!! Thanks Peggy ;o)

22 May 2009

Best Wishes

I recently hosted a demo card swap over on SCS for the current Occassions Mini catalog. What awesome ideas all of the participants sent in for swappin'!! Thanks Ladies!!! Over the next little while here on my blog I would like to share with you some of these awesome ideas!!! If they have posted their info on the back of their card I'll share the link with you directly to their blog or website ;o)

This card was designed by SCS'er: stampinwithjane and the garden Whimsy and Oval All stamp sets -- what a great summer card for weddings or birthdays!! Thanks Jane!

20 May 2009

You're a friend.....


...who makes the good times great!

I recently hosted a demo card swap over on SCS for the current Occassions Mini catalog. What awesome ideas all of the participants sent in for swappin'!! Thanks Ladies!!! Over the next little while here on my blog I would like to share with you some of these awesome ideas!!! If they have posted their info on the back of their card I'll share the link with you directly to their blog or website ;o)

SCS'er Sharon Fisher did an awesome job with this card! I love the dimension the Texturz plate added as well as the 3-D butterfly -- perfect card Sharon!!!

18 May 2009

best kind of people.....

Kind people are the best kind of people........

I recently hosted a demo card swap over on SCS for the current Occassions Mini catalog. What awesome ideas all of the participants sent in for swappin'!! Thanks Ladies!!! Over the next little while here on my blog I would like to share with you some of these awesome ideas!!! If they have posted their info on the back of their card I'll share the link with you directly to their blog or website ;o)

Susan Bastedo used the Soft Summer and Embrace Life stamp sets to complete this beauty! A little shimmer in the middle of the two flowers just does the trick to setting this card off!!! Thanks for playing with us in this round Susan!!!

16 May 2009

Learn, Live, Hope


Learn from yesterday, Live for today, Hope for tomorrow

I recently hosted a demo card swap over on SCS for the current Occassions Mini catalog. What awesome ideas all of the participants sent in for swappin'!! Thanks Ladies!!! Over the next little while here on my blog I would like to share with you some of these awesome ideas!!! If they have posted their info on the back of their card I'll share the link with you directly to their blog or website ;o)

SCS'er PeggyL did it again!! What a great submission for Group 2!!! The added dimension of the embossed clock face and then the button flower -- just perfect Peggy!!! Thanks for playing!!

14 May 2009

Let's go surfin....


everybody's learning how...come on a safari with me.......I instantly thought of the beach boys song when I saw this fun card!!!

I recently hosted a demo card swap over on SCS for the current Occassions Mini catalog. What awesome ideas all of the participants sent in for swappin'!! Thanks Ladies!!! Over the next little while here on my blog I would like to share with you some of these awesome ideas!!! If they have posted their info on the back of their card I'll share the link with you directly to their blog or website ;o)

Kay Fulton has done it again -- another great card designed by a great stamper ;o) The van and fish are embossed to give this card a really cool dimension - along with the hemp twine and brads!!! Awesome Kay!!!

12 May 2009

Good times great....

You're a friend who makes good times great! What a neat saying!!!

I recently hosted a demo card swap over on SCS for the current Occassions Mini catalog. What awesome ideas all of the participants sent in for swappin'!! Thanks Ladies!!! Over the next little while here on my blog I would like to share with you some of these awesome ideas!!! If they have posted their info on the back of their card I'll share the link with you directly to their blog or website ;o)

This totally fun card was created by SCS'er KayLynnT -- love how she has used the beads in the center of the flower -- very clever, indeed!!! The butterfly is cut out and popped up to give it extra dimension -- just a great card KayLynn!!!! Thanks!

10 May 2009

Always......define it!

always: every minute of every day. Forever; unchanging. At all times; invariably.

I recently hosted a demo card swap over on SCS for the current Occassions Mini catalog. What awesome ideas all of the participants sent in for swappin'!! Thanks Ladies!!! Over the next little while here on my blog I would like to share with you some of these awesome ideas!!! If they have posted their info on the back of their card I'll share the link with you directly to their blog or website ;o)

SCS'er PeggyL did such an awesome job on this card for our swap!! Here is her recipe:

Stamps: Sense of Time, En Fransais, Defining Alphabet, Define Your Life
Paper: Basic Black, Elegant Eggplant, Sahara Sand
Ink: Basic Black, Elegant Eggplant, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Basic Black 1/4" GG Ribbon, Silver Brads, 1/16" Circle Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks Peggy!!!

08 May 2009

Shuffle Slower.....


I still have a full deck, I just shuffle slower!

I recently hosted a demo card swap over on SCS for the current Occassions Mini catalog. What awesome ideas all of the participants sent in for swappin'!! Thanks Ladies!!! Over the next little while here on my blog I would like to share with you some of these awesome ideas!!! If they have posted their info on the back of their card I'll share the link with you directly to their blog or website ;o)

Here is another entry from Kay Fulton to our swap! How much fun is this stamp set, Golden Oldies. This is bound to bring a smile to anyone!!! Thanks Kay!

06 May 2009

Summer Birthday?


How much fun would it be to receive a fancy flip flop card for a summer birthday??
I recently hosted a demo card swap over on SCS for the current Occassions Mini catalog. What awesome ideas all of the participants sent in for swappin'!! Thanks Ladies!!! Over the next little while here on my blog I would like to share with you some of these awesome ideas!!! If they have posted their info on the back of their card I'll share the link with you directly to their blog or website ;o)
Holly (SCS: catrules) did such an AWESOME job with this swap entry. I just love love love the colors and the layout! She even used dazzling diamonds on the flip flops for the extra bling!!! This is awesome Holly!! Thanks for playing along with us!

04 May 2009

Tree Swing....


Does an old tree swing bring back memories for you? I just love the versatility of this stamp set!!!

I recently hosted a demo card swap over on SCS for the current Occassions Mini catalog. What awesome ideas all of the participants sent in for swappin'!! Thanks Ladies!!! Over the next little while here on my blog I would like to share with you some of these awesome ideas!!! If they have posted their info on the back of their card I'll share the link with you directly to their blog or website ;o)

Jane Hignite joined our group with this entry -- how fun!!! This would be great for just about any occassion including the guys too!!! Thanks Jane!!!


02 May 2009

Par-Fect!


What a great guys birthday card!! Hope your day is par-fect ;o)

I recently hosted a demo card swap over on SCS for the current Occassions Mini catalog. What awesome ideas all of the participants sent in for swappin'!! Thanks Ladies!!! Over the next little while here on my blog I would like to share with you some of these awesome ideas!!! If they have posted their info on the back of their card I'll share the link with you directly to their blog or website ;o)

This card was designed by Shelley Hopps. You can visit her awesome space at www.shelleyhopps.com Thanks sooo much for participating Shelley!!! Your work is superb!