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Here is a card that I created for Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge. I have always admired all of Mercy's cards, they are just stunning. You should go visit, I am sure you will be VERY inspired!!

The picture is not great. I don't know what's up lately, but I cannot seem to take a good picture.

I colored this little golf guy, and I was looking at the sketch challenge at splitcoast and he wasn't going to work. So I started blurfing. Mercy's site is one that I check as often as I can. Well I was in luck I think this sketch worked out for my little guy. I didn't use any DP 'cuz I colored him in first, and I didn't have an DP to match -- gasp I guess I need to buy some more. Next time I will definitely pick out my DP and then color my image. I think he worked out OK without any DP, what do you think?

Stamps: And Many More . Inks: Close to Cocoa (for sponging), Staz On Black . Paper: Chocolate Chip, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Whisper White . Extras: Chocolate Chip Twill Ribbon (retired), Spiral and 1/2" circle punches, dimensionals, sponges, Cuttlebug, Dots embossing folder

Workshop Tonight

Here is a sneak peak at the cards and scrapbook page that we will be creating tonight. I have used the Nature's Silhouette stamp set and the To the Nines Specialty Designer Paper. These are GREAT guy projects!!



Oops -- I accidently posted this early -- well I guess you get a sneak peak early

Autumn Meadows Class

Yesterday was Columbus Day, so my Stampin' Ladies and I had the day off -- yes we are all government workers. The best part about yesterday was the kids had school. Yippee!!

We decided to use the day to stamp this beautiful project that Andrea created. I am happy to report that all the cards and purses turn out beautiful with no mess ups.

If you are a SU! Demo and would like more info about purchasing the class instructions please email me.

Another One

Get ready for a lot of these cards. I took all of my retired Holiday Designer Paper and created about 100 of these. This one is with the DP from last year.

Stamps: Season of Joy

Paper: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, DP

Inks: Chocolate Chip, Craft White

Extras: Dimensionals White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, White Organdy Ribbon, Silver, Clear, and Red dots (craft store)

Do you like Sky Better?

OK, I changed my mind. I am going to use this card for class tomorrow. I think Brandon is influncing me -- the chocolate does seem to "pop" with the sky.

Just One More

I am doing a WOW class tomorrow evening for my Ladies. Take a wild guess what we will be creating? Yep, criss cross cards. Do you think I have given them enough inspiration?

We will be creating a Mini and a Regular sized Criss Cross card. We will also be creating nugget boxes to go along with the mini card. This is the regular sized card. I know that I am using retired papers, but I think they will be able to use these cards as their demo.

Stamps: Circle of Friendship . Inks: Old Olive . Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, So Saffron, Whisper White, Petals & Paisley DP . Extras: Sticky Tape, Punches (Tab, Corner Rounder, ½”, 1”, 1 ¼”, 1-3/8”, & Scallop circles)

October Stampin Club

Did you know that when you use bleach on Not Quite Navy Card stock it creates Groovy Guava images?

I was trying to do a card that incorporated a wheel and the bleach technique. I was testing Not Quite Navy card stock and discovered that the image looked exactly like I stamped it with groovy guava. BTW I incourage you to always test your card stock when bleaching. Not all colors bleach properly.

Stamps: Simply Said, Circle of Friendship, Kindness Jumbo Wheel Inks: Basic Black Jumbo Wheel ink, Summer Sun, Not Quite Navy, Groovy Guava, Ruby Red, Really Rust Paper: Very Vanilla, Groovy Guava, Not Quite Navy Extras: Stampin’ Around Jumbo Handle, 1/8" HH ½”, 1”, and 1 ¼” circle punches, Very Vanilla Ribbon, Paper towel soaked in Bleach

BTW -- Does anyone know why Blogger puts blank lines in my posts where I do not want them? They do not show up in my preview, or the HTML, but when I publish they are there. I have changed the size of my pictures, so I do not think it is that. This is driving me CRAZY.

A Keeper -- I think

I think this is the card for another one of the SWAP groups. I need to stop being so critical of myself, I know this is a nice card. The one yesterday was my Vintage style card, and this one is my Bling card with non-red colors. (BTW it looks better IRL)

I stamped the Fine Lace BG with Night of Navy craft ink, and then embossed it with Hologram Highlights. The stamped the tree with Handsome Hunter craft ink on brushed silver CS, and then embossed it with clear. The words are done with markers and "huffing".

Stamps: Seasons of Joy, Fine Lace BG Inks: Night of Navy, Handsome Hunter Paper: Soft Sky, Night of Navy, Handsome Hunter, Brushed Silver, Whisper White Extras: Hologram Highlights and Clear embossing powder, Heat gun, Ticket Corner Punch, Silver Brads, Dimensionals

September Stampin' Club Instructions

Link to tutorial: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/25710box.php
I used different score lines, but this is a good step by step tutorial

Stamps: Batty for You
Inks: Basic Black, Yo Yo Yellow (or any other color)
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Old Olive, Lavender Lace, Yo Yo Yellow, DP
Extras: Scallop, HH rectangle, 1” & 1 ¼” circle and Corner Rounder punches,
dimensionals, Ribbon, Sticky Tape

1. Place a full sheet of card stock (cs) in paper cutter, (long side horizontal).
2. Score cs at 10”, 7”, 5”, and 2”.
3. Turn cs (long side vertical).
4. Score at 7” and 2”.
5. Cut excess off above the 9” score mark. Leave the rectangle, (next to the 1” scored side)
6. Flip cs again so 7” score mark is at the top of the paper cutter.
7. Slice cs at each score mark, cut from top to first horizontal score mark
8. Make a diagonal cut on each side of the 1” score line.
9. Fold all score marks.
10. Using the corner rounder punch, create the scalloped edge on the top flap.
11. Punch 2 holes in the flap using the HH rectangle punch. (or the HH 1/8” circle punch)
12. Fold bag together and mark where holes should line up on the bag.
13. Punch these marked holes with the HH rectangle punch.
14. Decorate Bag
15. Thread ribbon through holes on bag.
16. Attach side (inside the front flap that you cut), and bottom of bag (inside of the front flap) with sticky tape.
17. Pinch sides together, and thread ribbon through the flap.
18. Tie ribbon closed.

More Treat Bags

Well I should to be doing my Holiday Swap Cards this weekend. I have finally decided on 1 of them, but I am not sure about the other 2. I know that I am my own worst critic, but I am not happy with any of the cards that I have done so far. Then to make matters worse I keep seeing the cards that the other ladies are doing. Every one of them is FANTASTIC. It makes mine look so plain. Well hopefully I will come up with something today. Wish me luck.

So yesterday I created all these little bags. One of my ladies ordered Batty for you, so I HAD to create some bags to give her inspiration (right?). *** It is a good thing that I do my best work under pressure. I really need to do my SWAPs.*** I love these little bags. They will be perfect for Halloween candy. Remember I told you that I am going to sneak a business card in with the goodies -- I think that is OK, don't you? These bags would be perfect for teacher's presents, birthday party goodie bags, baby/wedding shower goodie bags, or any type of small present.

Well as I am typing this my little one came in and said that my bags are beautiful. I guess that means they are a hit. Do you see me smiling? He is so sweet sometimes.

Batty Bag

Here is another treat bag. I used the DP from last year, and Batty for you. I just noticed that this picture is blurry -- sorry about that.


Stamps: Batty for you. Inks: Lavender Lace, Basic Black Paper: Lavender Lace, Basic Black, 2006 -DP Extras: Black ribbon, Scallop, HH rectangle, 1" & 1 3/8" circle punches, sticky tape

Should be Scary -- NOT

This is one of the treat bags, you know the 2/5/7/10 bags that have been on SCS. Well I saw a Frankenstein card in the October PaperCrafts magazine, and I thought it would make a great treat bag.

I think Frankenstein should be scary, but this one does not seem so. I think maybe it is the bow. Maybe I will add eyelashes and make it a girl Frankenstein.

Stamps: None Inks: Basic Black marker Paper: Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White, Basic Black Extras: Tool Kit, Small Oval, Ticket corner, 1/2" & 1/8" circle punches, Eggplant ribbon

Little Treat Bags

I was playing around with the 2-5-7-10 treat bags. The tutorial uses cards stock, but I wanted to see if Designer Paper would work. I want to show this to my ladies at one of our monthly meetings. Well it worked just fine with the DP. I used a sheet from the retired Spring Showers package. I never really liked this sheet, it is not my color. I did not dress this one up, but I will next time.


I plan on making several of these to pass out for Halloween. I figure I can sneak one of my business cards in with the candy, and maybe I can drum up some more business. I will use the Batty of You stamp set to make the Halloween one -- it's all in my head right now, just waiting for my stamp set to be delivered.

Card for August

This is the card that I am doing for my August stampin' class. This invitation is one of the double slider cards. I think this type of card is FANTASTIC for invitations. It is cute for kids cards too, they always love fun cards.

This card took so long to do. I started with the Serene Sunflower stamp set and the classic yellows and rust colors. Well I did not like that (1 in the recycle bin). Then I switched to the Wild Rose stamp set with reds and greens. I did not like that one either (2 in the recycle bin). Then I switched colors with the roses -- wasabi and bayou. That one was better, but I could see the ladies getting frustrated lining up the roses (3 in the recycle bin). Finally I settled on this combination. I THINK this one is OK, I not totally happy, but the class is tomorrow night.

Since I did this card so many time, I think I am going to try my first tutorial. Would anyone like to see a tutorial on this card, or is there one already out there? I should probably check to see if Beate did one -- her tutorials are the BEST.

ETA: You can find Beate's tutorial for the double slider card here. I would try a tutorial, but I am sure that I could not do one as well as Beate -- she is the Queen of tutorials. If you have not checked out her site you definitely need to.

July Stampin' Club Meeting

Here is the card that we will be doing for class tomorrow night. This is almost like the card I did for Beate's last sketch challenge.

Stamps: Pick a Petal, In the Spotlight, Hugs & Wishes Inks: Rose Red, Basic Black Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black Extras: 3/4", 1-1/4", & 1-3/8" circle punches, dimensionals, black marker, mat pack

Doodle That

Here is another Cami Fold Card. This one is with Doodle that and more ribbon.

Did you see that I am over 400 hits? I am willing to bet that half of them are from Janet. Is that true? I hope others are enjoying the site also. Drop me a comment.

Stamps: Doodle That
Inks: True Thyme, Certainly Celery, Basic Black
Paper: Vintage Violet, Lavender Lace, Whisper White
Extras: Celery Ribbon, White Gel Pen, SS brads, SS markers, 1/8" circle, 1 1/4" square, and slit punches

The Last One, I Think

This is the last crab card, I think. This was inspired by Dawn, I am in awe of the cards that she does.

Stamps: Crab and Company, IBB

Inks: Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa, Sage Shadow, Basic Black

Paper: Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa, Whisper White

Extras: 1 1/4" square and slit punches, white gel pen, tool kit, paint brush

Halloween Treat Bags

Here is the treat bag that we made in my Stamp Club meeting for September. Boy -- These were a hit!!! Many of my girls purchased all the stuff to make these. I think the kids around us had the best wrapped candy of all time.

This bag has a cellophane bag inside to hold the candy. There is also natural hemp through the holes on top to tie the whole thing together. (It is not shown in the picture).

Stamps: Carved and Candelit Inks: Pumpkin Pie, Only Orange, Old Olive, Basic Black Paper: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Halloween DP Extras: Dimensionals, 1/8" HH circle punch, Natural Hemp, Clear treat bags.