Two Friends Stamping

You Are in My Thoughts .......

Here's another idea for a Valentine's Day type card or could be used to just let that special person in your life know you are thinking of them! I love the contrast of the basic blank, red and vanilla together. I am so happy SU! came out with pearls too!

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Hope you have a great day;

Karin

Once in a Blue Moon - Owl Punch

This is the card a made for my husband for our 30^th wedding anniversary.  Once in a blue moon a marriage like ours comes along.  We have been thru many, many trials in our time together and we still feel very blessed to have each other. 

I used the Circle Scissor Plus to make a mask for the moon.  I sponged White Craft Ink onto the Night of Navy Card stock with daubers-I just kept “daubing” and smoothing until I got the finish I wanted.  The branch is from the Bird Punch.  I think Stampin’ Up has done a great job with these new punches!

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Stamp sets:  Tiny Tags and For All You Do

Paper:  Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Whisper White, Early Espresso and Sahara Sand Card Stock and the Brights Patterns DSP Stack

Ink:  Pumpkin Pie and Melon Mambo Classic Stamp Pads

Tools:  Circle Scissor Plus, Two-Step Owl Punch, Two-Step Bird Punch, Jewelry Tag Punch, the small heart from the Heart to Heart Punch, the 1/16^th inch Circle Handheld Punch and Sponge Daubers

Accessories:  Linen Thread

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Julie

 

 

 

You Make Me Smile – Thank You Diane!

I had a lot of fun using the brand new, Two Step Owl punch to create a card of my own today! Julie inspired me with her absolutely adorable card seen here and this is my version! I used a card from Cindy B. for layout inspiration and made a few changes to her original, including using the new adorable Owl. 

This card is on it’s way to Arizona to thank my buddy, Diane, who has been sleuthing around our new home being built, and taking dozens and dozens of pictures to send back to us! She’s been a lifesaver to me and every time I see an email from her, it makes me smile knowing I’ll get another glimpse at our home being built :) Here’s a shot of the outside, taken today …. Almost done!

Hope you like it!

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Stamp Sets: Season of Friendship, FYI, Stem Sayings (Inside)

Paper: Chocolate Chip CS, Crumb Cake CS, Play Date Designer Series Paper, Whisper White CS, Tempting Turquoise CS

Ink: Real Red and Old Olive Classic Ink

Tools:  Two Step Owl Extra Large Punch, Large Word Window punch, Mini glue Dots, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive

Accessories to make it special:  Red Button from Bolds Collection (Retired), Linen Thread

Thanks for looking!

Karin

 

Occasional Quotes-I’m Here For You

I love this little owl!  I have seen him used so many ways,  but as soon as I opened my new package of Woodland Walk DSP I knew how I was going to use him.  I think Stampin’ Up has created a real winner with this punch!

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Stamp sets:  Occasional Quotes-level 3 hostess set

Paper:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake and Whisper White Card Stock, Woodland Walk DSP and Sweet and Sour Specialty Paper

Ink:  Early Espresso Classic Stamp Pad

Tools:  Big Shot, Movers and Shapers Curly Label Set, Magnetic Movers and Shapers Punch Windows, Modern Label Extra Large Punch, 1 ¾ inch Circle Extra Large Punch and Two-Step Owl Extra Large Punch, Dimensionals and Sponge Daubers

Accessories:  1/8 inch Pumpkin Pie Taffeta Ribbon

Thanks for looking and have a wonderful day!

Julie

 

Friends are Flowers

Here’s yet ANOTHER card made with Greenhouse Garden Designer Series Paper! This paper is a MUST have! So many options …. So little time :)

Another quick and easy card! I love how the paper coordinates with the new stamp set – Friends Never Fade. I added a little "bling" with some Dazzling Diamonds glitter - love the shimmer.

Remember you can purchase any of these wonderful products and more from Karin or Julie (me!), 24/7.  Just click on our names here to order or email us.  We would be happy to help you!

Stamp sets: Friends Never Fads

Paper: Greenhouse Garden Designer Series Paper, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzazz

Ink: SU Stampin’ Write Markers: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzazz

Tools: Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, 2 Way Glue Pen

Accessories to make it special:  5/8” Certainly Celery Satin Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Have a great day! Keep on Stamping :)

Karin

 

For You Friend

I’m still working to make several cards for my collection to send to friends to let them know I am thinking of them. There is nothing like an unexpected card from a friend! I just love the brand new Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder from SU! The impressions are beautiful and SO DEEP :) Marina Mist – a new color – is one of my FAVS and I already have purchased more!

Remember you can purchase any of these wonderful products and more from Karin or Julie (me!), 24/7.  Just click on our names here to order or email us.  We would be happy to help you!

Stamp sets: Great Friend

Paper:  Marina Mist, Crumb Cake (formally Kraft), Whisper White, Daffodil Delight

Ink: White Craft Ink, Versamark

Tools:  Big Shot and Stampin’ Up Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Punches: Itty Bitty Punch Pack, 1 3/8” x 5/8” Oval Large, 2” x 1 3/8” Oval Extra Large Punch; Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Heat Tool, White Embossing Powder

Accessories to make it special:  1/8” Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon, 2mm pearls (non-SU at the time of making the card but they are available now!!)

Have a great Holiday Weekend! 

Karin

 

Pocket Silhouettes

Karin invited me over to stamp on Tuesday and we had a fabulous time!  I love days that I can just stamp and it’s even more fun when I can share the time with a good friend.

I love our new catalog and had decided to use the samples for some inspiration.  I had so much fun-it was hard to stop!  This card was CASE’d from the smaller version on page 111 of the catalog.  I rarely use little cards, so I transformed it into a full sized card.

I am so excited with the new accessories that will be available to us July 1.  I had some tiny pearls in my stash so I used them on the flowers.  Soon we will be able to buy these from Stampin’ Up! 

Remember you can purchase any of these wonderful products and more from Karin or Julie (me!) 24/7.  Just click on our names here to order or email us.  Please note that some items (like the pearls) won’t be available until July 1.  We would be happy to help you!

Stamp sets:  Pocket Silhouettes, Itty Bitty Bits (Summer Mini catty)  and Occasional Quotes (Level 3 hostess set from 2010-2011 catalog)

Paper:  Melon Mambo and Whisper White Card Stock and scraps of Melon Mambo, So Saffron and Peach Parfait Textured Card Stock for the flowers

Ink:  Old Olive Classic Ink Pad and Old Olive, Melon Mambo, So Saffron and Peach Parfait Markers

Tools:  Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Mini Glue Dots and Dimensionals

Accessories:  5/8 inch Old Olive Satin Ribbon and 2mm self-adhesive Basic Pearls

Thanks for looking today!

Julie

 

 

 

 

 

Elements of Style Meet Tres Chic

I have been driving by a sign on my way to my Mom’s house every week.  It catches my eye because it has colors that I would not normally put together-Tempting Turquoise, Bravo Burgundy and Pumpkin Pie.  I finally had a day to play so I decided to try this unusual color combo!

I made two different combinations-I like the one with the turquoise base and my husband likes the one with the burgundy base.  It’s always fun to try colors that you wouldn’t normally use!  You never know where your inspiration will come from.

Remember you can purchase any of these wonderful products and more from Karin or Julie (me!) 24/7.  Just click on our names here to order or email us.  We would love to help you!

Stamp Sets:  Elements of Style, Tres Chic

Paper:  Tempting Turquoise, Bravo Burgundy, Pumpkin Pie and Very Vanilla Card Stock

Ink:  Chocolate Chip and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stamp Pads and Chocolate Chip and Tempting Turquoise Markers

Accessories:  Pretties Kit, Bravo Burgundy 5/8 inch Grosgrain Ribbon and Linen Thread

Have a great day and don’t forget to be on the lookout for those unexpected inspirations!   

Julie

 

Good Works Sketch Inspiration Card

I was so excited to pick up a copy of the latest Paper Crafts Publication – Go To Sketches – and see DOZENS of cards and sketches that I loved. I spent a couple of hours yesterday, turning the pages over and over again. Tons of card making inspiration.

Look no further than page 9 for some inspiration and this is the card I came up with using all SU! Product. I love to challenge myself to recreate a certain sketch or card I love, made with all of our product! This card will be going to a couple of wonderful new friends my husband and I have made, Diane and Richard. They have been providing us with lots of pictures of our new home as it is being built in Tucson, Arizona! Although we cannot be there for every step of the way (in fact only one visit between start to finish!), they have been taking pictures of the progress and emailing us each week. We are at week 2 of probably 16 – 18 weeks in total and here is a peak at the house so far ;-).  

I just loved how the card turned out. The Inspired by Nature set is such a great, classic set to have in your collection. Shop online now with Karin (me!) or Julie, 24/7 to purchase this set or any of the other fantastic Stampin' Up! products! Just click on our names here to order or email us. We are happy to help!

Stamp set(s): Inspired by Nature

Paper: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, The Write Stuff Specialty Designer Series Paper

Inks: Stampin’ Write markers in: Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Old Olive

Tools: 3/16” Corner Rounder Punch, Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals

Accessories to make it special:  Gold Brad

Thanks for looking!

Karin

For You Friendship Card

I love using current papercrafting magazines for inspiration and to challenge myself to make the card shown using all Stampin’ Up products! This card idea and layout came from the March/April 2010 Paper Crafts and I love the way it turned out! The card features several products still available in the Occasions Mini Catalog including the Sending Love Notes, Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch, the Stampin’ Up Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder and the wonderful Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Pack – all MUST haves …. Don’t wait until the last minute … order these products now before the Occasions Mini Catalog ends on April 30th. 

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Stamp set(s): Great Friend

Paper: Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Pack, Sahara Sand, Rose Red, Old Olive, Whisper White, So Saffron (Textured)

Inks: Old Olive, Rose Red

Tools: Big Shot with Standard Cutting Pads, Stampin’ Up Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder, Birds and Blooms Sizzlit Die (for Flower), Sending Love Notes, Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch, Snail Adhesive, Dimensionals , Sponge

Accessories to make it special: Button Latte Buttons, Linen Thread, Small pearl for birds’ eye (non-SU)

Thanks for looking and have a great night!!

Karin