Birthday Wishes

Stampin’ Up! Products

• Orchid Opulence
• Card base measures 4 1/4” x 5 1/2”
• Strip measures 4 3/4” x 1/2” prior to using crimper (flattened and trimmed to fit 4 1/4” width of card)
• Whisper White layer measures 4” x 3 3/2”
• Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper – strips measure 7/8” x 3 1/2”
• Old Olive cardstock
• Measures 4 1/4” x 1 1/4”
• Punch out two scallop ovals and fold lengthwise in half. Run through crimper at an angle
• Rich Razzleberry cardstock measures 5” x 3/4” prior to using edge punch
• Occasional Quotes stamp Set (Birthday Wishes)
• Rich Razzleberry ink
• 1/2” Circle and Scallop Border and Scallop Oval punches
• Birds & Blooms, Embosslits Beautiful Wings and Fun Flowers Sizzix dies
• Crimper
• Jewels Basic Pearls
• Mini Glue Dots
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Medium adhesive dots

Fabulous Florets - My Favorite Floral Stamp Set

Love, Love, LOVE the Fabulous Florets stamp set by Stampin' Up!  You will definitely want to add this to your stamp collection.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Riding Hood Red cardstock
• Cardbase measures 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Textured piece measures 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"  (you may have to trim a little)
• Layer 1 measures 4 1/4" x 2 1/4"
• Layer 2 measures 1 7/8" x 3"
• Whisper White Cardstock
• Cardbase layer measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Layer 1 measures 4 3//8" x 2 3/8"
• Layer 2 measures 2" x 3 1/8"
• Stamped image measures 1 3/4" x 2 7/8"
• Riding Hood Red Patterns Designer Series Paper
• Layer 1 measures4 1/8" x 2 1/8"
• Riding Hood Red and Versamark ink
• Old Olive ink
• Fabulous Florets, Occasional Quotes and On Your Birthday stamp sets
• Large Oval and Scallop Oval punches
• Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
• Dimensionals
• Clear Stampin' Embossing Powder

Other Products

• 3/8" Coordinating grosgrain ribbon
• Pearl accents

Stampin' Up! now has color embossing powders - I am definitely going to order one to see if I like it.

Thank you for visiting my blog.  Please leave a comment if you find my free instructions useful.    This card is available for purchase, just email me.

Gratitude Journal

I was inspired to create this journal by from a posting by Kari E.

This journal is available for purchase;

email me for more details.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Haiku Designer Series Paper
• Tangerine Tango and Whisper White cardstock
• So Saffron 5/8" grosgrain rbbon
• Old Olive and Tangerine Tango ink
• Define Your Life and Itty Bitty Buds stamp sets
• Decorative Label punch
• Library Clip
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• 3" x 5" index cards
• Binding machine
• 3/4" white Owires                                                

Joy Fold Card

I love the uniqueness of the Joy Fold Card - you can't find this one-of-a-kind type of greeting card at a store.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Melon Mambo cardstock
• 8 1/2" x 4 1/4" - main cardbase (scored at 5 1/2" lengthwise)
• 3" x 8" - small cardbase (scored at 4" lengthwise)
• Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper
• 2 3/4" x 4" - left half
• 5 1/4" x 4" - main cardbase
• 3 3/4" x 2 3/4" - small cardbase
• Whisper White cardstock
• 3 3/4" x 2 3/4" - inside of small cardbase
• Rich Razzleberry ink
• Elements of Style stamp set
• Circle handpunches - 1" and 1 1/4"
• Jewels Basic Pearls
• Dimensionals

Best Dad Ever - Joy Fold Card

Sometimes it takes me awhile to come up with a card.  Most times, I do end up wasting paper.  Even though this is frustrating, I find that the end result is worth the few pennies of cardstock.  This masculine card is a Joy Fold Card.  If you look at the picture you will see that there is a smaller card centered in the middle of the main card base.  I used a Hodgepodge Hardware to hold the smaller card closed.  The picture on the bottom shows the smaller card opened.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Sahara Sand card base
• Main card - 8 1/2" x 4 1/4" (scored at 5 1/2") 
• Smaller card - 3" x 8" (scored at 4")
• Layering Chocolate Chip cardstock
• Main card inside measures 5 1/4" x 4"
• Main card left side measures 2 3/4" x 4"
• Smaller card measures 3 3/4" x 2 3/4" (cut two)
• To the Nines Speciality Designer Series Paper
• Main card inside measures 5" x 3 3/4"
• Main card left side measures 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"
• Smaller card front layer measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"
• Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow and Sahara Sand cardstock*
• Best Dad Ever and Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp sets
• Versamark ink
• Clear Embossing Powder
• Chocolate Chip ink
• Decorative Label and Word Window punches
• Dimensionals
• Hodgepodge hardware

*I stamped in Versamark using the tie stamp (from the Best Dave Ever stamp set) onto cardstock, applied clear embossing powder and used a heat gun to set the embossing powder.  I then hand cut the ties out and used Dimensionals to attach them to the front of the card.

This card is available for purchase from me for $5.00 plus $1.25 shipping through Paypal.  Currently the card has Happy Father's Day; however, I can change it to Happy Birthday or Thinking of You.  If you wish to purchase this card, please email me.

Sailing Away

I often struggle coming up with a masculine style card - I like how this easel card turned out.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Very Vanilla cardstock
• 3 3/4” x 11” Card base (scored lengthwise at 2 3/4” and 5 1/2”)
• 3 3/4” x 5 1/2” Layer #1
• 3” x 3 1/2” Layer #4 for stamped image
• Riding Hood Red cardstock
• 3 1/2” x 5 1/4” Layer #2
• 3 1/2” x 5 1/4” Inside card base (for sentiment)
• Night of Navy cardstock
• 3 1/4” x 5” Layer #3
• Night of Navy and Riding Hood Red Stampin’ Write Markers
• I {Heart} Hearts, Sailing Away and Word Play stamp sets
• Riding Hood Red/Very Vanilla striped ribbon 1 1/4” wide
• Decorative Label punch
• Dimensionals

Fabulous Florets

You will find this fabulous stamp set in the Summer Mini catalog from Stampin' Up!.  Catalog can be downloaded from the top of my blog page.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Pacific Point card base
• 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Basic Black cardstock Layer #1
• 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"
• Whisper White cardstock Layer #2
• 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
• Fabulous Florets and Sincere Salutations stamp sets
• Old Olive and Riding Hood Red ink
• Dimensionals

The stem was first stamped on Layer #1 using Old Olive ink.  The flower was them stamped on top of the stem in Riding Hood Red ink.  On a scrap piece of Whisper White cardstock, I stamped the flower and the leaves.  I cut out the flower leaving a 1/16" inch edge and the leaves were cut without an edge.  Dimensionals were used to "pop up" the flower and leaves.

I have been asked if my cards are available for purchase; my answer is yes.  I will be posting a special section in my blog showing the cards I currently have available for purchase.  The card(s) can be mailed directly to you or I will mail them to your designated recipient.  Check back for more information regarding how you can purchase my cards.

New and Improved Post it Note Cover

I found some miniature pens on clearance after Christmas and I couldn't pass them up.  I wanted to incorporate the pen into my Post-it-Note Cover shown in this post and this post. 

I have seen videos and pictures of a similar cover, however, I wanted to incorporate the Velcro closure.  Adding a Velcro closure and a closing flap makes this perfect for carrying in the purse.  The flap and Velcro closure keep your Post-it-Notes from being mangled in the purse.

The picture tutorial with instructions and a diagram are available for the modest price of $2.79. Once your payment is processed, I will email you the three-page tutorial within twenty-four hours.

Live, Laugh & Love - Happy Birthday

I created this gift card set using the following Stampin' Up! products:

• Crushed Curry card base
• 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Rich Razzleberry cardstock
• 5 1/4" x 4"
• 3 7/8" x 2 3/4"
• Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper
• 5" x 3 3/4"
• Whisper White cardstock
• 3 5/8" x 2 1/2"
• On Your Birthday stamp set using Rich Razzleberry ink
• Crushed Curry 1/2" grosgrain ribbon

Giving cards as hostess gifts or for other occasions are great when packaged in a coordinating box.

Just Believe

I can't take credit for this card layout, unfortunately, I don't know who to give credit to (my apologies).

This card was created using the following Stampin' Up! products:

• Basic Black card base
• 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Pretty in Pink cardstock
• 4" x 5 1/4"
• Basic Black cardstock
• 3 3/4" x 4 1/2"
• Whisper White cardstock
• 2 1/8" x 4 1/4"
• Pretty in Pink 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• 1" Circle Punch
• Black Stampin' Emboss Powder
• Embossing Buddy
• Just Believe stamp set using Versamark ink
• Dimensionals

Other Products

• Embroidery Floss

Simple and Easy - Thinking of You

This card was created using the following Stampin' Up! products:

• Kiwi Kiss card base
• 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Pretty on Pink cardstock
• 5 1/2"x 1 3/4" (prior to being punched)
• Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper
• 5 1/2" x 1 1/4"
• Sincere Salutations stamp set using Rose Red ink
• Whisper White cardstock
• Scallop Edge Border punch
• Designer Label punch
• Trio Flower Punch
• Kiwi Kiss, Pretty in Pink and Rose Red flowers
• Dimensionals

Other Products:

• Pink 5/8" satin ribbon
• Rhinestones

Circles of Kindness

This card was created using the following Stampin' Up! products:

• Kiwi Kiss card base
• 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Melon Mambo
• 5 1/4" x 4"
• Kiwi Kiss Designer Series Paper
• 5" x 3 3/4"
• Whisper White cardstock
• Occasional Quotes stamp set using Kiwi Kiss ink
• Birds & Blooms Sizzix die
• Swirls Scribbles Sizzix die

Other Products

• Circle and scallop dies
• White brad

You're on my mind...

This card was created using the following Stampin' Up! products:

• Ballet Blue card base
• 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
• Basic Black cardstock
• 5" x 3 3/4"
• Whisper White cardstock
• 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"
• Elegant Bouquet embossing folder
• Designer Label punch
• Upsy Daisy stamp set using Ballet Blue ink
• Beautiful Wings Embosslit

Sale-A-Bration 2011 and Super Bowl Special

Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration has started.  Receive a free Stampin' Up! product with EVERY $50.00 purchase.  The link can be found at the top of my blog or HERE. 

Super Bowl Special - now through February 6 - Free shipping with your order of $70.00 or more.  Your order must be placed with me.  Email me to place your order.

THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT

THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT - LOOK NO FURTHER!!!

A STAMPIN' UP! GIFT CERTIFICATE

ANY DOLLAR AMOUNT

The perfect time to use the gift certificate - Sale-A-Bration

January 25 - March 31, 2011

Free Stampin' Up! Product with every $50 purchase

Please email me for purchase

CYBER MONDAY - FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $30

Cyber Monday shopping starts NOW!  So many products are on sale.  Check out the Online Spectacular HERE.

.............and - my Christmas gift to you, now through Monday, November 28

NO SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER $30.00*

*United States only

Stampin' Up! Current Catalogs

Idea Book and Catalog
Click Here
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Holiday Mini
Click Here
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To order, Email Me

Cherish

I feel in love with at card by Joan at Joan's Daily Stampede and thought it was perfect for my husband's birthday card.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Naturals White cardbase 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• 3" x 4 1/4"
• Chocolate Chip cardstock layers
• 4 " x 5 1/4"
• 3 1/4" x 4   1/2"
• Oval scallop
• Brocade Blue cardstock layers
• 3 3/4" x 5"
• 3" x 4 1/4"
• Large Oval
• Brocade Blue and Chocolate Chip ink
• Baroque Motifts, En Francais and Medallion stamp sets
• Large and Oval Scallop Punches
• Dimensionals

The Medallion stamp was first stamped using Brocade Blue ink followed by the En Francais stamp in Chocolate Chip ink.

Other Products

• 5/8" chocolate satin ribbon

Stampin' Up! Treat Boxes - Not Just for Treats

Stampin' Up! currently has in their Clearance Rack, Treat Boxes - 5 for $1.00 (plus S&H and tax).  I just knew I could find a purpose for them, so I stocked up (a habit of mine).  I found Jackie Topa's idea on the internet.  She submitted her idea to the Stampin' Up! Success magazine (a magazine for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators).  I love the internet!

Do you want to take advantage of the Clearance Rack?  Email me today, quantities are limited.  And when I say, quantities are limited, I have missed out on several good deals because I couldn't decide if I wanted to make the purchase.  Speaking from experience, BUY NOW!  After this post goes live, people will be ordering these treat boxes.

Stampin' Up! Products

• Crumb Cake cardstock 6 3/8" x 8 3/4"
• Chocolate Chip cardstock*
• Bella Birds Designer Series Paper*
• Elements of Style stamp set using Crumb Cake ink
• Scallop Circle and Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punches
• Sticky Strip
• Tombo Mutli-Purpose Adhesive

Other Products

• Brad

*Measurements found in tutorial

Cut off flap from treat box ------------------------------------------>
Or...tuck the flap inside the box.

 
Using tutorial, cut and prepare your cardstock.  Apply layers before taping the box lid together

Finished Product

How do I plan on using these?

• Gift box for my cards
• Gift bag for gifts
• And of course - treat

Online Spectacular - Stampin' Up! Black Friday - Free Shipping

Don't wait for Black Friday, start your Christmas shopping NOW.  So many products are on sale.  Check out the Online Spectacular HERE.

.............and - my Christmas gift to you, now through Friday, November 26

NO SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER $35.00*

*United States only

Stampin' Up! Current Catalogs

Idea Book and Catalog
Click Here
~ ~ ~
Holiday Mini
Click Here
~ ~ ~
To order, Email Me

Just Believe - My New Top Pick

Stampin' Up! Products

• Basic Black cardbase - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
• Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper (DSP) - 4" x 5 1/4"
• Basic Black cardstock - 3 3/4" x 5"
• Sweet Pea DSP - 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"
• Stazon Black Ink
• Just Believe and Sincere Salutations stamp sets

Other Products

• Satin ribbon - 5/8"