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O' Christmas Tree cupcake

2009-11-22T00:33:00.000-08:00

I just couldn't resist making this little Christmas cupcake card. Doesn't it look yummy ? The cupcake layers/ frosting were made using the ROUND SCALLOP PUNCH #109043 and the LARGE OVAL PUNCH #107305 . Make your candy frosting dots by placing drops of CRYSTAL EFFECTs #101055 and dusting with Stampin'Up GLITTER DAZZLING DIAMONDS # 102023.

The cupcake base was cut freehand out of REAL RED card stock#102482 and stamped with WHISPER WHITE CRAFT ink #101731 .

The cupcake sits on a bed of LITTLE LEAVES using sizzix die cut #114511 . I used card stock colors GARDEN GREEN #102584 AND CERTAINLY CELERY #105125 .

Start with a REAL RED #102482 card base and layer a piece of whisper white that has been die cut with the SU exclusive sizzix die cut TOP NOTE# 113463.

Layer on a piece of black card stock# 102851 measuring 2 3/4" by 3 3/4" .

Layer on a piece of Designer Series paper measuring 2 1/2" by 3 1/2" .

I just love this sentiment for my little Christmas tree cupcake. Don't you? Wondering which stamp set it's from? I used just a portion of the sentiment from the SWEET SEASON stamp set #116471 pg. 29.

To achieve two colors in your sentiment use the brush tip end of your Stampin'Up markers.

Brush ink onto the stamp just for the words you want to use...omitting those words you don't want. I used markers REAL RED#100052 and GARDEN GREEN #100080.

When done punch your sentiment using the LARGE OVAL PUNCH #107305 .

Layer that onto a SCALLOP OVAL punch # 114889 using GARDEN GREEN card stock#102584.

Do you notice the cute little RED HEART. It's 1 of 3 hearts on the HEART TO HEART PUNCH #113694 .

Before popping up your sentiment with dimensionals #104430 wrap your TOP NOTE layer with RED GINGHAM GROSGRAIN RIBBON # 104827.

I Hope this inspires you to play with some glitter and punches.

Thanks for stopping by!

Pam

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Give Thanks Acorn card

2009-11-19T20:37:00.000-08:00

I just love making cards of different shapes and so I made this acorn card. You would think that I would have had enough of these guys. I can't tell you how many wheelbarrow loads of acorns we have picked up this fall. We need more squirrels I guess!

My card actually hinges just under the cap.

After cutting the cap, I scored it every 1/4" in two diagonal directions. This gave me the texture I was looking for.

The base was stamped with the swirled image from BAROQUE MOTIFS # 113490

My sentiment was stamped with Versamark ink# 102283 and embossed with gold embossing powder #109129.

The sentiment is from the Hostess set HOLIDAY BEST #115364

The leaves were die cut using my BIG SHOT SIZZIX machine# 113439 and the Originals die LEAVES#2

# 113459. The edges of the leaves were sponged in chocolate chip classic ink #100908.

I hope this inspires you to step of out the box occasionally!

Thanks for stopping by....

Pam

Bug-Eyed Turkey Place Card

2009-11-18T01:46:00.000-08:00

Aren't the Stampin'Up punches just the greatest?

There are so many cool little things you can create.

What do you think of my Bug-Eyed turkey?

These could be used at your Thanksgiving feast year after year.

Card stock Paper colors used:

Chocolate chip Pumpkin Pie

Close to Cocoa More Mustard

Vanilla Black

Ruby Red

Here's The TURKEY RECIPE:

and the punches that I used. Use 1/2" circles for his bug eyes. I hope this inspires you to try your own.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Pam

Christmas Collage TAG Card

2009-11-16T13:45:00.000-08:00

Don't you just LOVE Stampin'Up's Designer Series Paper? I love having 2 sides to choose from . Even better , HERE is an example of taking advantage of both sides of the paper.

I used Holiday Lounge # 115676 Designer Series Paper found on page 162 of the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog

My piece measures

6 1/2" X 3"

score at 4 " and 6", fold remaining 1/2" back on itself so you can see both sides of the paper.

Cut upper corners to create your tag.

I tucked a piece of celery , punched with

Eyelet Edge punch #113692 under the 1/2" flap and 1/2 of a Jumbo Snowflake

punch #116628.

This was mounted on a piece of SAHARA SAND card stock # 105328 and trimmed to match the tag shape.

The card base is Certainly Celery # 105125 and was stamped with White Craft pigment ink # 101731 using the snowflakes from the Level 2 Hostess set Christmas Punch # 115366. Mount 2 pieces of Garden Green CS #102584 measuring 3" x 3" before mounting your tag. The 2 Santa stamps were inked in Real Red #103133 and Garden Green #102272 and stamped on Whisper white CS. They were then punched out using the

1 1/4" Square Punch # 104400.

Have you seen the Christmas RUB-ONS Merry and Bright # 116801. They are in the HOLIDAY MINI on pg. 25. You get one sheet of silver and one of white.

I used a white sentiment to rub on using the popsicle stick provided in the package.

Soooooo EASY and because they are on translucent sheets you can position it ANYWHERE!

Other items used:

Silver Cord#109866

Kraft Tafetta Ribbon # 109068

Designer Buttons #116313

Hope this Inspires you to do something creative with your Double -Sided Designer Paper!

See you soon,

Pam

Colors of the Season

2009-11-12T09:31:00.000-08:00

It's an amazing Fall here in Northern Calif. The weather is PERFECT, the colors are brilliant and because of no rain ,the beautiful foliage is still on the trees. I love the long shadows produced by the sun ,which is lower on the horizon , at this time of year. For the first time ever my hubby and I picked olives to try and cure this year.....wish us luck! Take time to enjoy the beauty around you , it can infuse your soul!

   Pomegranates....Super antioxidants ready to be picked!
   The last of my irises for the season...so glad they are yellow
   Nandina berries.....ornamental beauties for fall arrangements
   Chinese pistache tree that is a volunteer....lucky us!
   Gorgeous apricot rose with an oh so yummy fragrance.....can you smell it?

Hope this inspires you !

With a Thankful heart,

PAM

Gold Embossed Leaves

2009-11-10T10:47:00.000-08:00

Here's a Simple but Elegant Card

and A great Opportunity to get out your heat embossing

tool # 100005

All of the images from the AUTUMN SPLENDOR stamp set # 116503 were stamped with VERSAMARK INK # 102283 and embossed using GOLD EMBOSSING POWDER# 109129. It is amazing how many cards you can emboss using this cute little pot of powder.

TIP: Whenever you do embossing , be sure and lightly scrub the

EMBOSSING BUDDY fabric sack # 103083 over your card stock before inking. This helps prevent embossing powder from sticking in unwanted places.

Card stock colors:

Very Vanilla # 100730

Bravo Burgandy # 105123

Kraft #107070

The HAPPY THANKSGIVING sentiment is from a SU retired set ALL YEAR CHEER III, but there are lots of choices that would fit in the

LARGE OVAL PUNCH # 107305.

The ACORNS were water colored after being embossed using the Bravo Burgandy classic ink pad# 105123 and a AQUAPAINTER# 103954

Isn't the bow cute? It's KRAFT TAFFETA RIBBON # 109068

It's softer than grosgrain and therefore easier to tie.

Other items used:

WIDE OVAL punch # 112082

Cutter Kit # 106958 includes 4 tools ( created the distressed edges )

1 1/4" CIRCLE PUNCH # 104403

WELL, I hope this inspires you to pull out that embossing gun and powder. It always makes a great impact on your cards or scrapbooking projects.

See you soon!

PAM

Christmas Berries

2009-11-09T00:12:00.000-08:00

For a Quick and Easy Effect, try

POPPIN' PASTELS

1. Ink your image from A CARDINAL CHRISTMAS stamp set # 111760 in VERSAMARK INK.

2. With a sponge, pick up some Old Olive chalk from your STAMPIN' PASTELS chalk box.

3. Pounce and lightly scrub the chalk onto the stamped area.

4. Repeat using a Burgandy Chalk.

THE STAMPIN PASTELS box

contains all 48 colors, plus black and white so you can match all of your card stock with ease!

# 105542 $24.95

Create your sentiment using the same method as above using the Merry Christmas sentiment from the CARDINAL CHRISTMAS stamp set # 111760

Punch out your image using the MODERN LABEL punch # 111630.

Layer onto two oval punches

Large Oval # 107305 and Scalloped Oval # 114889

Other items used:

Filigree Brads # 112577

Eyelet Border punch #113692

Old Olive card stock #100702 , Sahara Sand # 105328 and Bravo Burgandy #105123

I hope this inspires you to TRY POPPIN PASTELS yourself!

Pam

Give Thanks

2009-11-07T02:23:00.000-08:00

Well I'm having fun playing with color......

IN-COLORS that is. They really seem to pop when adding black and vanilla for a deep contrast.

Both of the images were stamped with Black Staz-on INK # 101406 on vanilla CS and then WATERCOLORED using the In-Colors classic ink pads and an AQUAPAINTER# 103954.

1. Start watercoloring with your lightest ink color first.

I used In-Color Crushed Curry# 115659

TIP: Spread a thin layer of water all over your image first...it will help your ink flow more evenly.

2. The next color that was used is In-Color

Dusty Durango#115654

3. And finally In-Color Bermuda Bay# 115655

The pumpkin image from the stamp set Harvest Home # 111642 was cut out along the edges of the stamped image and then mounted to a piece of

Bermuda Bay CS # 115317 measuring 1 3/4" by 1 3/4". Increase your next layer by 1/4" on 2 sides to form a 2" by 2" piece of Crushed Curry# 115319.

The largest brown layer , SOFT SUEDE# 115318 measures 3 1/4" by 2 3/4" and

the smaller layer 3 1/2" by 1". They are both stamped with

SOFT SUEDE classic ink# 115657 and the

SANDED background stamp # 109294. Don't you just love the texture it creates.

Back panels measure...

Basic Black 3 3/4" by 5"

Dusty Durango 3 1/2" by 4 3/4"

TIP: Try to cut your layers in 1/4" intervals, then increase or decrease your next layer by 1/4" on both sides.

The thin black strip on the small brown layer measures 3 3/4" by 1/4"

My LITTLE LEAVES #114511 were die cut using my BIG SHOT #113439 and stamped with Soft Suede and the Sanded BG stamp.

The GIVE Thanks sentiment using THE MORE THE MERRIER # 115332 hostess set was stamped and colored using the same method as the pumpkins. Use circle punches 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" to cut out and layer your sentiment.

The Crushed Curry square behind the sentiment measures 1 1/8" by 1 3/8".

For your final touch add 2 black WORD WINDOW punch # 105090 tabs and insert 2 VINTAGE BRADS # 109109 before attaching the whole thing to a VANILLA CS base.

Hope this inspires you!

PAM

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Fabulous Friendship 3-WAYS

2009-11-05T09:00:00.000-08:00

Here's a great card just to have on hand.

Use it as.....

A Birthday Card

A Thank You card

A Stay in Touch card

or Just Because

You can put this card together in 15 minutes,

so while you have out all your supplies, make more than one!

Make duplicates of all your elements for your extra cards.

Stamp your sentiment in Bermuda Bay classic ink# 115655 on white CS and punch out using the LARGE OVAL PUNCH # 107305. Apply that to a black SCALLOP OVAL

PUNCH # 114889.

Create the shiny sparkle on your flower with some Crystal Effects # 101055 and a Little

Dazzling Diamonds Glitter #102023...finish it off with a

Pink Rhinestone CIRCLE FIRE brad # 109110

Use the solid side of the polka dotted Melon Mamboo grosgrain

ribbon # 115611 under your sentiment

Create the corner on your black layer with the TICKET PUNCH # 107214

Or Maybe you want to mix up your color combination

Here I used a Cameo Coral and Pretty in Pink combination with the black and white

I used the same Gray houndstooth background paper and dotted clear transparent sheets from the NIGHT AND DAY SPECIALITY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER # 116768

The sentiment , 1 of 4 sentiments in the OVAL ALL stamp set # 113790 is stamped in cameo coral ink # 103035 on white CS and mounted on a black scalloped oval. I used PRETTY IN PINK 1/4"grosgrain ribbon # 109032 under the sentiment. Make those cute little pink brads pop by putting a punched black flower underneath before applying. Boho Blossoms Flower Punch # 110711

How about a SUMMER SUN earthy yellow combination?

Look at those cute yellow flower brads from the Designer Brads Flower

Assortment # 112583

( 4 colors included in the assortment )

Use 1/4" black gingham grosgrain ribbon # 104832 on top of a piece of white CS punched with the SCALLOPED EDGE punch # 112091, under your layered sentiment.

Oval ALL stamp set # 113790

Hope this inspires you !

PAM

Fall Leaves

2009-11-02T19:08:00.000-08:00

What Inspires You? Take a Look around You...I found inspiration in the leaves in my yard on this beautiful Japanese Maple.

Look at the range of colors filtering through the sunlight.

To make this card start with your leaves.

I cut several leaves with my BIG SHOT sizzix die cutting machine and the sizzix originals die cut LEAVES #2 #113459.

I used card stock colors Rich Razzleberry #115316 , More Mustard #100946 , Always Artichoke #105119 , Dusty Durango #115321 and Pumpkin Pie # 105117 .

To make the leaves have a realistic look....

1. Start with a dense foam pad (paper piercing pad)....I used the one in my

MAT PACK # 105826

2. Place your leaves right side down on the mat.

3. I used my BONE FOLDER # 102300 to create leaf veins.

4. Using your bone folder tip, crease or draw lines/veins in the leafs.

TIP:Use a real leaf to see where veins actually start and finish

5. Turn your leaves over.

6. Time to sponge the Rich Razzleberry Ink pad # 115658 on leaf edges

and across your veins.

7. Finally, give your leaves an added touch of richness by sponging on some

GOLD METALLIC ENCORE ink pad # 101017 on the leaf edges.

Create your card base using card stock AlwaysArtichoke #105119

Make your next layer using the TOP NOTE # 113463 die cut and LAVENDER LACE # 101614 card stock

The stitching on your TOP NOTE Layer magically appears when you sponge Rich Razzleberry Ink pad # 115658 on the edges.

Arrange your leaves behind and in front of your top note layer.

Before adhering to your base, wrap the solid side of RICH RAZZLEBERRY GROSGRAIN RIBBON # 115613 around your top note layer.

Other items used:

DUSTY DURANGO GROSGRAIN RIBBON # 115609

WORD WINDOW PUNCH# 105090

DESIGNER BUTTONS # 116313

GOLD ELASTIC CORD #109867

Stamp Set :Teeny Tiny Wishes # 115370

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Tulip Full of Punches

2009-10-30T00:32:00.000-07:00

Here's A SIMPLY WAY to make a fun card using a variety of punches.

Make your flower using the SMALL OVAL PUNCH #107304 and cardstock colors

Pretty in Pink #100459 Pixie Pink#105121 and Pink Passion#102762

I used the Sizzix Texture plate #114512 to add a little depth and texture to the oval petals.

You can make your stem out of Certainly Celery # 105125 card stock and the Cutter Kit # 106958 using the cutting blade and cutting your stem with a curve. Take 2 SMALL OVAL punched pieces of Old Olive #100702 and bend lightly to create your soft shaped leaves.

Create your sentiment feature with the WORD WINDOW PUNCH#105090, the SCALLOP OVAL PUNCH #114889, the LARGE OVAL PUNCH #107305, and the HEART TO HEART PUNCH #113694,

Other card stock: Pretty in Pink, Basic Black, whisper white

Accessories: Crimper # 101618, Black grosgrain ribbon # 104832

TIP: Be sure and use a range of colors to create your petals......like the 3 different pinks I used above.

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Fatty Little Pumpkin

2009-10-29T23:01:00.000-07:00

Isn't This a Cute Little Fatty Pumpkin?

you can make one too using the WIDE OVAL PUNCH #112082 and a large OVAL PUNCH # 107305.

Of course I used PUMPKIN PIE card stock # 105117 and BASIC BLACK #102851 for the handle. Make your handle by punching out a LARGE OVAL PUNCH # 107305 . Take the negative piece of card stock and slip it into your WIDE OVAL PUNCH extending the cutting edge over the large oval cut out.

CAST -A-SPELL Designer Series paper # 115677 was used for the patterned paper background. Don't you love all those cute pumpkins?

Old Olive # 100702 was used for the card base.

Both the Bat and the sentiment were BLACK EMBOSSED on purple papers.

The bat stamp is FROM THE CRYPT # 115460 and stamped on LAVENDAR LACE # 101614 and the sentiment stamp from the LEVEL 1 Hostess set , HOLIDAY BEST #115364 is stamped on ORCHID OPULENCE #100969

Don't forget a cute little bow made from BLACK check Gingham # 104832

HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL!

The Dynamic Duo

2009-10-26T09:22:00.000-07:00

Look what I woke up to this morning!

Yep, my 2 crazy kittens playing on the top of the sofa in the morning sunlight. They are such a hoot...sisters ya know!

They want to be into everything of course....like having toddlers in the house again.

Their names? Ellie and Bailey

Beautiful Fall Afternoon

2009-10-25T22:20:00.000-07:00

It was nice to take a few minutes and gaze out my front window as the sun was starting to drop on this Sunday afternoon. The trees colors are starting to change and the nights cooling off here in Northern California. Time for big kettles of soup and cornbread. I just love this time of year!

Blessings,

Pam

Christmas Quilt

2009-10-24T11:14:00.000-07:00

Quilt Up Some Fun with a Square Punch

First start with a 1- 1/4" square punch # 104400 and a few sheets of the

CHRISTMAS COCOA SPECIALTY designer series paper # 116770 (Holiday Mini Catalog)

Punch a total of 6 squares of various patterns. I then cut each of those six squares on a diagonal making 12 triangles.

Each of those triangles were mounted , side by side and mixing the patterns on a Soft Suede layer measuring 2- 3/4" by 4".

That panel was then mounted on a Real Red layer measuring 3- 1/4" by 4-1/2".

The next layer is Basic black measuring 3-1/2" by 4-3/4".

the last layer is Basic Gray measuring 3- 3/4" by 5".

TIP : Notice there is a 1/4" progression on each of the last 3 layers

Want to Make a GREAT EMBELLISHMENT?

Look what a Great Embellishment you can Make with the JUMBO SNOWFLAKE PUNCH # 116628 and a Button from the DESIGNER BUTTONS PLAYGROUND pack # 116313

Combine with ribbon and cording for a unique holiday medallion

1/2" Polka Dot Soft Suede ribbon# 115612

Black Gingham ribbon # 104832

1/4" Real Red grosgrain ribbon # 109034

Silver elastic cord # 109866

The sentiment is from the Hostess set HOLIDAY BEST # 115364

It was stamped using versamark ink # 102283 and embossing with Silver Embossing Powder #109131 first on Shimmery White Metallic paper #101910 and then again using black embossing powder # 109135 on Soft Suede cardstock#115318. The Merry Christmas was cut from the soft suede piece and mounted directly onto the silver embossed Merry Christmas.

Mount your embossed sentiment onto a punched Small Oval # 107304 piece of REAL RED #102482.

Mount that to a punched Scalloped Oval # 114889 piece of Basic Black#102851.

LOOK CLOSELY.........the edge of the black scallop is silver!

It's Silver Metallic ENCORE ink # 101039 just sponged on the edges creating the illusion of another layer.

TIP: Use your heat gun to help dry metallic ink

Super Simple 10 minute Holiday Card

2009-10-23T09:43:00.000-07:00

I Love the Simplicity of this Elegant Holiday Card

The focal point of the RED JUMBO SNOWFLAKE PUNCH # 116628 has gold cording woven in and out of the snowflake arms.

Use the 1- 3/4" circle Punch # 112004 and the Night and Day DSP# 116768 ( Holiday Mini catalog) to create your 3 circles. Mount your circles on a More Mustard layer of CS measuring 5 -1/4" by 1- 1/2". The basic black layer is 4- 1/4" by 2- 1/2" .

The VERY MERRY sentiment is one of the very versatile sentiments from the Short and Sweet set #115060. It has been Gold embossed with VERSAMARK ink # 102283 and Gold Embossing powder#109129 on a Real Red card base.

Take 10 minutes and try it yourself! Enjoy

Treat or Treating Monkey Style

2009-10-17T09:51:00.000-07:00

Guess Who? Could it be SOCK MONKEY! # 111550

All dressed up for Tricks or Treats sock monkey decided to borrow a hat from EAT DRINK and BE SCARY #111764.

His little lap friend decided to come over too! A 1/4" punch was used for his black eyes and a white signo gel pen # 105021.

The white pumpkin was made with the small oval punch #107304 and hand cut stem. You can make your broom with a few snips of the scissors on mustard cardstock.

Choose a fun DSPaper for your background...........

I used Night and Day # 116768 (mini catalog)

and Cast a Spell # 115677 . GOING GRAY ink# 103274 is perfect To shadow pumpkin and hat edges . Card base is pumpkin pie #105117

Giving Thanks

2009-10-17T09:46:00.000-07:00

I just love the colors in the Designer Series Paper AUTUMN MEADOWS # 116769

Here I used just one corner of the 12x12 paper to pick up all the fall images.

I love the TAKEN WITH TEAL color, it just adds such a nice contrast to the other rich autumn colors.

Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon was used under the sentiment GIVE THANKS #115364 ( Holiday Best Level 1 hostess set). Grosgrain ribbon adds a nice touch of texture and sponging the edges of your card stock adds extra depth. I sponged my edges with CLOSE TO COCOA creating soft, warm edges.

The sentiment was stamped in choc. chip and punched with the WIDE OVAL punch # 112082. Do you see the layer behind it? It's the DESIGNER LABEL punch #107590, but because it is smaller than the wide oval I cut it vertically in half and then took the two pieces and had them peek out of each side. I love the LOOK, how about you?

This was the perfect card to use one of the mustard colored buttons from the PLAYGROUND # 116313 designer buttons box. It is tied with shredded pieces of choc chip grosgrain ribbon. It's a quick and simple card to make, yet so rich in color.

Card stock : Taken with Teal, More Mustard, Really Rust, Chocolate Chip, Autumn Meadows Designer Series Paper

Punches: Wide Oval, Designer Label

Accessories: Grosgrain ribbon, sponges

Quick and Simple Autumn Pumpkin

2009-10-16T12:51:00.000-07:00

Don't you LOVE these RICH COLORS!

The DSP AUTUMN MEADOWS #116769

creates the jumping off point for choosing your leaf colors using the LITTLE LEAVES die cut

# 114511.

I used In-Colors, Bermuda Bay, Dusty Durango,

Chocolate Chip and Vanilla

Punch your mustard CS with the Wide Oval punch # 112082 and sponge the edges. I ran mine thru an impressions plate # 114512 to give it a little more texture.

Did you know you can stamp on twill tape?

I used the stamp set Teeny Tiny Wishes # 115370

and choc chip ink and stamped directly onto the TWILLTAPE # 105245

What's that texture on my leaves you say?

It's Soft Suede # 115657 and the background stamp

Sanded # 109294 pg. 134

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Bermuda Bay, DSP Autumn Meadows ( Mini cat. ) # 116769, mustard, Dusty Durango

Ink: Soft Suede, Choc Chip, More Mustard for sponging

Sizzix: Little Leaves

Punches: Wide Oval # 112082

Twill Tape # 105245 pg. 183

Hope this inspires you!

Blessing,

PAM

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Fabulous Friend Purse

2009-10-16T09:54:00.000-07:00

I LOVE MY DIE CUTS!

Here's a chance to use the Baskets and Blooms #113484 in a brand new way....flat that is!

Take just one of the basket sections and stamp with a VERSAMARK pad some of the flowers from the Fifth Avenue Floral# 113734

USE THE POPPIN' PASTELS METHOD AS DESCRIBED BELOW TO COLOR

NOW YOU MAY NOTICE THAT THERE IS NO SOFT SUEDE PASTELS

IN THE BOX ..... SO, I USE A COMBINATION OF TWO COLORS...

DIP FIRST INTO MORE MUSTARD THEN AGAIN INTO CHOCOLATE CHIP

Ta dah......SOFT SUEDE

The colored images were then over stamped with the

BACKGROUND STAMP SANDED# 109294

USING SOFT SUEDE CLASSIC INK # 115657

Card Stock: Real Red, Bermuda Bay #115317, Soft Suede #115318, whisper white

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral# 113734, Oval All # 113790

Sizzix : Baskets and BLOOMS #113484

Punches: Eyelet Border, Scallop Oval, Large Oval,

Accessories: In-Color polka dot ribbon, soft suede and bermuda bay

Stamp Club Members Show their Creativity

2009-10-16T09:50:00.000-07:00

DON'T YOU JUST LOVE WHAT some MY STAMP CLUB MEMBERS DID HERE!

Each of their designs started out Using Designer Series paper for their BASKET.

Then they each added their own embellies!

The Sun is Shining AGAIN!

2009-10-16T09:35:00.000-07:00

Yeah, I have Power Again.....

It's Been a ruff couple of days as we have been without any utilities.....

Now I'm just trying to get caught up with stuff including your requests for patterns and measurements for some of my projects. Thanks so much for your patience!

Pam

Scalloped Envelope Collage

2009-10-15T09:34:00.000-07:00

Get Out Your Die cutter for this one!

Don't have ONE? What are you Waiting for?

I HIGHLY recommend the SIZZIX BIG SHOT # 113439 over other similar machines...

1.Dies roll through so much easier

2.They take larger/extended plates with ease

3.They FIT the WIDER dies that are exclusive to Stampin'Up

4.The multipurpose platform has several layers to change your sandwich combination with ease, so you can cut chipboard and other materials

5. Has it's Own Stylish Carrying Case ..Doctor's Bag # 113474

COLORING TECHNIQUE

To Achieve the Color on this card simple use the Poppin' Pastels method......

stamp your image first in VERSAMARK then scrub your sponge into desired color

on your STAMPIN' PASTELS box, transfer to your image and either pounce or

or scrub your color in. There is a white eraser included if you want to clean up the edges.

There are 48 colors just waiting to be used!

Card Stock: Tempting Turquoise, Creamy Caramel, Baja Breeze, Apricot DSP, whisper white

Sizzix Dies: Tope Note #113463 , Little Leaves #114511, Birds and Blooms #113485, Scallop Envelope # 113462, Texture Plates Backgrounds I # 114512

Punches: 1 3/8" circle 104401, Eyelet Border # 113692

Stamps: Circle Circus # 115778

Access: Stampin' Pastels# 105542, Sponges , Versamark pad # 102283,

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Emerging Colors Medallion

2009-10-13T00:20:00.000-07:00

Here's a Great TECHNIQUE that you should really

try when you have a chance.....my Stamp Club did!

EMERGING COLORS

1. First start with white card stock

2. Stamp various images in assorted colors all over your piece. I used the Eastern Blooms stamp set # 111626 and In-Colors, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango.

3. Prepare for embossing by running your Embossing Buddy bag#103083 over your entire sheet of inked card stock. The powder in the bag prevents the embossing powder from going in places you DON'T WANT.

4. Using your VERSAMARK PAD #102283 ink up your entire MEDALLION stamp #115223. Stamp in desired spot on your card stock. In this case I used the lower left hand corner.

5. Immediately cover the inked area with CLEAR EMBOSSING POWDER #109130 and heat with SU Heat Tool # 100005.

6. Final Step is to Brayer# 102395 ink over the entire surface. In this case I used Soft Suede #115657.

This is such a fun technique to experience.....you gotta put it on your TO DO LIST

Card Stock: Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, white

Stamps: Medallion #115223, Eastern Blooms # 111626, Short and Sweet# 115060

Punches: Designer Label # 107590, Lg Oval # 107305, Sm Oval 107304, 1" circle # 109046

Other: Dusty Durango polka dot grosgrain #115609

Halloween Pumpkins

2009-10-11T21:45:00.000-07:00

NO TRICK HERE!

It's EASY to make this trio of pumpkins when you use the OVAL PUNCHES.

Don't they look adorable with the witches hats on?

And that TOP NOTE layer of Bermuda Bay CS # 115317 combined with

Black Polka Dot DSP (Night and Day)#116768

REALLY POPS

The White pumpkin is made with Vanilla CS and each of the pumpkin oval pieces

have been sponged with Sahara Sand #105208

I Love using the sahara sand to give the perfect shading on CS edges without

the color being so heavy.

Card Stock: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Vanilla

Stamps: Eat , Drink and Be Scary

Ink: Black Craft

Punches: Lg Oval # 107305, Sm Oval #107304

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2009-10-08T13:57:00.000-07:00

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Teenage Rocker

2009-10-08T12:41:00.000-07:00

This is the PERFECT card for that TEENAGE ROCKER!

I took the skull from JUST JAWING #111660 and stamped it with BLACK STAZON #101406 on Watercolor Paper# 105019. I cut away the bones and painted it with an Aquapainter # 103954 using Perfect plum classic ink . The Elegant Eggplant eyelids were made with the Small Oval punch #107304 and 1/4" Circle punch for the black part. Braces are drawn with Elegant eggplant marker. Halloween DSP Cast-A-Spell# 115677 for the headband and bg. Hope you like it!

10 MINUTE HOLIDAY Elegance

2009-10-08T11:03:00.000-07:00

Yes, you too can make this card in 10 minutes!

The CIRCLE CIRCUS #115778 is so easy to use. Combined with a

VERSAMARK pad # 102283 and some

Gold Embossing Powder #109129 and you have

achieved an Elegant Holiday card with an Asian influence.

Card Stock: Basic Black, Real Red, Soft Suede

Stamp Sets: Circle Circus #115778, Sincere Salutations # 115068

Punches: 1 3/4" circle # 112004, 1 1/4" circle # 104403

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Spooky Halloween Cupcake Tower

2009-10-08T00:10:00.000-07:00

How do you like my door hanger?

There is a little pouch on the back side for a Hershey's Bar.

You can Make the Cake stand using the Large oval punch # 107305 ,

the Wide oval punch#112082

a CRIMPER # 101618 and ANY WHEEL...in this case I used the

standard WEB wheel # 115666

Make Your Cupcakes using the

ROUND TAB punch# 108340 and a Crimper # 101618

Card stock: Pumpkin Pie, Perfect Plum, Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White, Cast A Spell DSP # 115677

Stamps: Batty For You, Holiday Best

Ink: White craft, Perfect Plum, Old Olive, Basic Black

Ribbon: 1/4" Grosgrain Old Olive# 111368, Gingham Black # 104832

Other: Sizzix Texture Plate StampinUp Backgrounds I # 114512

REAL Cupcakes

2009-10-08T00:09:00.000-07:00

Talk about a Tower of Cupcakes

Aren't these gorgeous? There were 400 in total at the Amazing Wedding

of Jason and Elizabeth . I have known the bride since she started walking, almost 23 yrs. ago.

It was so great to share their SPECIAL DAY and Wish them a Lifetime of Happiness.

Me Frankie...You Mr. Pumpkin Head

2009-10-07T09:36:00.000-07:00

Frankie and Mr. Pumpkinhead Treat Boxes

These fun little treat boxes are so easy to make with the Sizzix Top Note Die Cut # 113463 and a few assorted punches.

Tip: Sponging your card stock edges really adds to the depth of your face

Card stock: Basic Black, Pumpkin pie, Old Olive

Punches: Wide Oval # 112082, 1" circle # 109046, 1/2" circle # 104390, Round Tab # 108340

all punches can be found on page 186

If you need the dimensions for the actual box just email me

From the Crypt Flying Bats Treat Container

2009-10-06T00:01:00.000-07:00

I was really surprised how quickly this Sizzix square scallop box came together. I die cut 3 black and 2 pumpkin pieces of card stock and scored each of 3 sides .

The bats were hand cut and placed on scallop oval punch pieces that were cut into spirals.

There is plenty of space in the center of the box for Popcorn or Treats.

Cardstock: Basic black, basic gray, whisper white, apricot appeal

Ink: Black craft

Sizzix Square Scallop bigz clear Die # 115950 pg. 199

Stamps: From the Crypt#115460 pg. 21, Eat Drink and Be Scary # 111764 pg. 25

Punches: Scallop Oval #114889, Tag LG.# 105934, Tag sm#108264 pg. 186

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Flying Bats close up

2009-10-06T00:00:00.000-07:00

Rest In Peace Matchbox

2009-10-05T02:52:00.000-07:00

Rest In Peace...in a MATCHBOX that is!

I really had fun making this for one of my Halloween stamp camp projects. Using Basic Gray and Black card stock , I die cut the grave using the Stampin'Up Matchbox # 114890 pg 201 I hand cut the headstone and snipped the grass edges. The flying bat is (From the Crypt) # 115460 pg. 21 and the yellow moon ( Summer Sun) using a circle punch was sponged in More Mustard. The front of the gravestone was crumbled up and dragged with gray ink before the Naturally Serif # 113453 pg. 196 letters were applied.

Please email me for the pattern parts

( does not include the matchbox )

Spider Candle/Treat Box

2009-10-04T02:40:00.000-07:00

Make a Simple Folding Box to Hold a Candle or Treats

2 Pieces of Pumpkin Pie card stock were cut 2/1/2" X 11" and scored at different intervals to create its folding sides.

Stamps: From the Crypt #115460 pg. 21 , Hostess Set..Holiday Best # 115364 pg. 13

Ink: Craft Black, pumpkin pie for sponging

Accessories: Embossing Gun, White Candle, tissue paper and eyelash yarn.

Ghostly Vellum Treat Box

2009-10-03T03:28:00.000-07:00

BoooooOOOO!

Here's your chance to try out Vellum Cardstock

# 101856 Pg. 159

I used the Sizzix Top Note die cut # 113463 pg. 198

to create the front of this cute box. A few snips of the scissors and his arms and cute little head appeared.

The White flourish on his front is stamped in Craft white with a stamp (From the Crypt) # 115460 pg. 21

The vellum box on his back is a 2-4-6-8 with it's height shortened by 1/2". 2 sizes of Circle and Oval punches created all the facial features and pumpkin basket.

Card stock: Vellum, bordering blue (eyes), basic gray, black and pumpkin.

Ink: WhisperWhite craft# 101731 pg. 155

pumpkin pie for sponging

Accessories: Sticky strip # 104294 pg. 192 , sponge

Punches: 1/4" circle, 1/2" circle # 104390, small oval #107304, lg oval # 107305 pg. 186

The striped paper in the background is Cast A Spell DSP

# 115677 pg. 161

Simple email me for the pattern..........

TIP: This could also be made with just regular white card stock

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Eat Drink and Be Scary

2009-10-02T16:44:00.000-07:00

Check out these SCARY EYES

This is such an easy card to make CREEPY. I just added some crystal effects # 101055 pg 192 and red glitter #114286 pg. 180

Card stock : Green galore, opulent orchid, basic gray,lavendar lace

DSP: Night and Day Specialty # 116768 pg. 11

Holiday Mini

Stamps: From the Crypt #115460, pg. 21

Eat Drink and Be Scary# 111764 , pg. 25

spider web is the SU Background retired set

( Cheesecloth)

Accessories:

Cutter Kit (for ruffing up the edges) #106958 pg. 191

Black Craft Ink and Clear Embossing powder

Punches : Small tag # 108264 and Lg tag # 105934

pg. 186

Going Gray classic ink pad # 103274 pg 155 was used to sponge color on all the edges

TOP NOTE Witches Cauldron

2009-10-02T00:01:00.000-07:00

Boil Boil Toil and .........

Look what you can make with the Sizzix Top Note die cut #113463 pg. 198 and the Photo Corner punch # 109042 pg. 186. Isn't this fun...look at all the bubbling brew!
The cauldron top was made by making a long strip of the basic gray and placing through one end the top side of the word window punch #105090 pg. 186 repeat for opposite side of long strip. Assorted circle punches were used for the bubbles of
brew. The broom was hand cut and wrapped with linen thread. Both the Skull and the bat (From the Crypt)# 115460 pg. 21 were embossed with black craft and clear embossing powder. Use an SU black marker to create the cracks in the cauldron.
Card Stock:
pumpkin pie, basic gray, lovely lilac, old olive, close to cocoa, celery and vellum
Ink: Black craft
Accessories: circle punches, photo corner punch, linen thread, word window punch, su black marker, sponge, top note sizzix die cut

Don't Fly without this HAT!

2009-10-01T16:19:00.000-07:00

I made a simple little pattern for this Witch Hat.

Cardstock: Black, old olive, white

Ink: Craft Black

Clear embossing powder

Designer Series Paper: Cast a Spell

115677 pg 161 $9.95

Stamps:

Eat Drink and Be Scary 111764 pg. 25

$18.95

Eyelash fringe and Sticky Strip

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Halloween Fun

2009-09-30T17:44:00.000-07:00

Here's the start of some HALLOWEEN FUN!
I've been working on several projects for my Halloween Stamp Camp
and even some extras just for the fun of it.
SO check in each day in the next week as I post a different
HALLOWEEN PROJECT
each day

Card Stock: Green Galore, pumpkin pie
Stamps: Eat Drink and Be Scary # 111764, pg 25 $18.95
Ink: Basic Black Craft
Sweet Treat Cup (qty.12) Holiday Mini #116802 pg. 7 $2.95

FALLing Leaves

2009-09-30T17:16:00.000-07:00

Here's a simple card using Stampin'Up In-Colors and a pop of black.
Card Stock:
Bermuda Bay
Black
Sahara Sand
Crushed Curry
Pumpkin pie
Rich Razzleberry
2 Sizzix die cuts were used:
Little Leaves #114511, pg 196 $5.50
Naturally Serif ( alphabet)# 113453 pg. 196 $19.95
The Little leaves is so versatile and can be used on just about any card or scrapbook page. With the alphabet die
I can spell out any word I want in ANY COLOR.

Lemonade Anyone?

2009-09-29T11:17:00.000-07:00

Here's a great little card using the
Razzleberry Lemonade DSP (115675, pg 162) $9.95
The medallions were created with Stampin Pastels (105542, pg 154) $24.95 , a sponge and the Versamark pad. (Poppin Pastels Method)
I used one of the stamp images from the Circle Circus set ( 115778, pg 129 ) $29.95. I love the versatility of all the circle images in this set and I can make them match any of the DSP with the use of the Pastels (48 colors).
My Sentiment was stamped in Melon Mambo to match the card base. It's from the Always stamp set (113620, pg 54) $28.95
Other items used
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, white

Punches: ( page 186-7)
Boho Blossoms (110711) $15.95
1 1/4" Square (104400) $15.95
1 3/8" Square (103375) $15.95
1 1/4" circle (104403) $15.95

Rhinestone Brads Circle Fire (109110, pg 179 ) $10.95

2009-09-27T09:49:00.000-07:00

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Watermelons Last Stand

2009-09-27T03:53:00.000-07:00

The last days of summer always seem to include that perfect slice of juicy watermelon.....putting a smile on our faces for sure.

Make your card by punching circles in Green Galore using the 1 3/8"circle punch. Sponge the edges with classic Green Galore ink...cut in half.

Punch regal rose 1 1/4" circles and lightly sponge edges with real red.... cut in half.

Using 1/4 circle punch to achieve watermelon bites through both layers and a black SU Marker the create teardrop seed marks.

This card was created in my "Get Punchy" CLASS. Have fun making yours!

2009-09-27T03:08:00.000-07:00

Don't you just love this color combination? The richness of the Bermuda Bay with the mustard and pumpkin pie just kinda say Autumn.

Mr. pheasant (from the AUTUMN DAYS set) was done using SU markers directly on the rubber.

Start by filling in your area you want with the brush side of your marker starting with the lightest color first then proceed to your darker colors. I used.....

mustard

pumpkin pie

close to cocoa

bermuda bay

SU markers are double tipped, last forever and are only $3.25ea

The vanilla hodgepodge hardware just seemed to fit this card perfectly.

# 112454 $29.95 pg 178 in our catalog

#115452 Autumn Days $23.95 pg 92

Our sizzix TOP NOTE DIE always makes for a great additional layer on your cards

#113463 $21.95

My Stamp Club members enjoyed making this as one of their Sept. projects.

Big Shot Envelope card

2009-09-19T18:46:00.000-07:00

I LOVE my Stampin'Up BIGSHOT.

It's so much smoother than using the other little green machine and accommodates all the bigz xl dies with ease.

One of my favorites is this Envelope die

#113462 $21.95

I love using this little envie to quickly dress up the front of my cards.

Paper: Saffron, Brocade Blue, white, hostess dsp

Stamps: Happy Harmony

Tools: Envie diecut, 5 petal punch, Little Leaves, Backgound texture plate, brads, Pretties kit,scalloped edge punch, crimper, grosgrain ribbon

Fun Little Pink Dress

2009-09-19T18:26:00.000-07:00

Pink and white polka dots, what could be cuter.

My Stamp Club members sure had fun making this adorable dress card which fits into a standard card envelope. The dress card hinges at the shoulder.

Melon Mambo Card stock and ribbon

Scallop Circle punch

Scallop Square punch

Black CS

Bermuda Bay, Summer Sun and black for the punched flower

Stampin'Up Backgrounds I Impressions plate

Scalloped edge punch

A Stampin'Up Collage

2009-09-19T18:08:00.000-07:00

Once in a while I like to pull out my old sets and really make use of them. Ever wonder what to do with that BIG daisy from the Sellabration sets a few years back.

Using the KISS method I inked the old BG set Ephemera with Choc chip, stamped it on the daisy rubber.....gave a huff and a puff then stamped it on sahara sand paper.

Other sets that were used included..

French script

Postal Carte

A Very Big Heart

...the choc chip scrap piece behind the sentiment was a leftover scrap from a diecut image.

Hope this inspires you to get out your old stamp sets!

My Other Creative Gallery

2009-08-02T23:34:00.000-07:00

While your waiting for me to really get going on my blog you can find

Lots of other ideas here:

My SPLITCOAST GALLERY

2009-08-02T21:50:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite techniques is bleaching.

On this card I showed my Stamp Club members how to incorporate bleaching with embossing.

I really LOVE how this card came out. You should try it!

Paper: Rose Red, black and vanilla

Ink: Versamark for embossing

Bleach Pad

Stamps: Dreams Du Jour

Punches: Scallop Square

Gold Embossing powder

Gold Wire

2009-08-02T21:31:00.000-07:00

Don't you just love the new In-Colors

This card was one of our July Stamp Club projects.

Paper: Elegant Eggplant, More Mustard, Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry, Vanilla

Punches: Scallop Edge, Wide Oval, Lg Oval , Heart to Heart

Wheel: Friendly Words

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede

Crimper

Ready to Roll

2009-08-01T22:07:00.000-07:00

I'm finally making the leap..better late than never? We'll see!