Beate’s weekend sketch challenge #61 October 10, 2008

Happy Friday everyone!  Have some free time to stamp this weekend?  How about trying Beate’s wsc.   Todays sketch is a fun one.  I just love circles.

This card took longer than expected.  I am missing some of my supplies and I point the finger right at my son Ethan.  I let him play with punches to keep him involved, but now he wants to explore with more than what I provide & he sneaks around very mischievously to get what he wants.  I started this card yesterday morning.  I discovered that one of the stamps from the set is missing (just the rubber image…he left the block behind).  My Crafters’ Tool Kit is nowhere to be found lol.  And lastly, I saved the left over rubber sheet from this die cut set to show customers…..I found it stuck to the wall.  So, started in the morning and finished at 2 am because I searched high and low for my items. 

About the card, I always tend to go crazy when working with flowers.  I wanted a cluster to the bottom right circle of the sketch.  The sentiment was created with rub-ons.

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I also added this to the inside of the card to coordinate with the outside sentiment:

Check out the sites of these very talented stampers to get more ideas for the sketch:

Cambria Turnbow, Charmaine Ikach, Jenn Balcer, Laurie Schmidlin, Lori Craig, and Sharon Harnist.

ALL SUPPLIES STAMPIN’ UP!

STAMPS:  A Rose Is a Rose and Bella Toile Background stamp

CARDSTOCK:  Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, and Whisper White.  Bella Rose Designer Series Paper.

INKS:  Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, and Old Olive.

ACCESSORIES:  Chateau Bella Rub-ons; Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware; Pretties Kit; 1-3/4″ Circle Punch; White, Pretty in Pink, Riding Hood Red, and Chocolate Chip Tafetta Ribbon

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY AND HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND.

Just a little nervous but want to share October 3, 2008

I have to confess that I’m a rather shy person until I get to know someone.  When I was asked by Janet Wakeland if I wanted to be a guest speaker at one of her group meetings, I took a moment to think it over and get over any fears that I may have with speaking in front of a crowd, and replied with a YES! 

My presentation with focus on how to add “those little special touches & wow features” to your creations and info regarding Stampin’ Up! contest entries.

Here are some deets that Janet posted on her site if you are interested in attending *wink*:

RemARKable Stampers invite You to TREAT yourself Join 2 Time Artisan Award winner Mary Jo Albright At our October 18th Team Gathering   Space is  filling – reserve your seat today.      Hotel Info- The following hotel is recommended for rooms – Studio lodge is currently renovating Comfort Inn -  (5 minutes from the meeting site)Comfort Inn Corporate Gateway (PA257)2250 N. George St. , York, PA, US, 17406 | Phone: (717) 699-1919     Fax: (717) 846-7209
	Greetings! You are invited to join fellow RemARKable Stampers and Stampin’UP! demonstrators at amazing event. Our October event is themed around TREATS – ideas for packing and giving treats – small gifts, candies and more. In addition our meeting will feature Mary Jo Albright 2 time Artisan Award winner. And lastly we will focus on Going green – with the Organic Stampers. It is going to be one REMARKABLE day – register today via the link below.     OCTOBER 18th, 2008 9am-2pm Doors open at 7:30 for fellowship, swapping and show n’ share Studio Lodge Arsenal Road, York, PA (Formerly the Holiday Inn)     *We will provide treats but please bring a lite sack lunch if you need to eat something substantial.     *Cost is $20 until October 10th – after October 12th Cost is $25.      *Event is open to all demonstrators and guests and cost is the same for all.       *Make n’ takes will feature projects that reflect our theme – you will need a trimmer, bone folder, snips and adhesive (sticky strip and snail) Number of make n’takes based on number of tables we fill – more attendees = more make n’takes!!!          Treat holders for gift cards, for candy, for gifts.. some feature the Big SHOT – come join us.       *Watch for request for Demos and Displays        *or you may mail a check payable to Janet Wakeland to 6400 Hoff Road Spring Grove, PA 17362   SWAP THEME –       Accessorize – Accessories are the Treat of life – Use ribbon, brads, glitter, etc – add at least one accessory to your card front.  Plan to make 30-40 swaps – full size card fronts.          *PLEASE CURRENT MATERIALS ONLY – no retired DSP, cardstock, ribbon, etc. Only use materials we can order from the Holiday Mini or Big Idea book and Catalog.           Plan to make 3 extra swap cards – 1 for display, 1 for SU wow art file and 1 for Mary Jo!   SHOW n ‘SHARE – receive 1 door prize ticket for each item you bring to share – consider our Going Green theme and bring projects you have created by recycling something fun – pringles cans, fruit cans, toilet paper rolls, etc.   RemARKable Stampers in all levels may invite  their teams – remember this event is open to all demonstrators.   We hope you mARK your calendar and make plans today to join us on October 18th   Crafting Joy   Janet Wakeland Team Leader RemARKable Stampers, LLC

 

Wish me luck:)

Beate’s weekend sketch challenge #60 October 3, 2008

I am extremely happy to see this day!  Crazy week and I just plan on relaxing after I do some running around town to complete some last minute stamp camp stuff for tomorrow’s World Card Making Day event.

Friday also means it is time for Beate’s wsc.  #60 that is!  With very limited time this week, I’m keepin’ it simple today and showing you a card that is fairly quick but I think has some cute little details.

I attached the Hodgepodge Hardware oval frame with ribbon and added some silver coordinating brads for balance.  I love how the ribbon is Kiwi Kiss on one side and Very Vanilla on the reverse side…now that’s coordination:)  I re-stamped the flower image again in Baja Breeze ink, cut out, and adhered to some of the flowers just to add a little dimension to the main focal point.  If you eliminate that step, this is a 10 minute card.

Check out more samples from these amazing stampers:) 

Cambria Turnbow, Charmaine Ikach, Jenn Balcer, Laurie Schmidlin, Lori Craig, and Sharon Harnist.

ALL SUPPLIES STAMPIN’ UP!

STAMP:  Pocket Silhouettes

CARDSTOCK:  Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Very Vanilla; Muirfield Designer Series Paper.

INKS:  Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, and Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Pads.

ACCESSORIES:  Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon; Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware; Linen Thread.

Just a little note to try to answer some emails……There will be a Scallop Edge Punch Tutorial posted on scs in mid November showing you how to get those rounded corners.  Keep playing with the punch though:) 

 

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy weekend.

Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #35 October 1, 2008

Here is my card that I made for Taylor’s cupcake challenge.  You don’t have to use cupcakes to participate in the challenges:)  I decided to go Christmas with this one as I have to get started here soon making holiday cards.

I really like this one!  The simplicity of the Kraft cardstock really makes the Riding Hood Red stand out.  And there are so many possibilities with the center stamped image.

Check out what the rest of the cupcake crew has created with this sketch:

Jami Sibley, Monika Davis, Sherrie Siemens, Ana Wohlfahrt, Vicki Chrisman, and Stephanie Hargis.

Last Fridays featured cupcake sampler was Frances blogging at Stamp Owl’s Studio…make sure you check out her creation…she does amazing work!

ALL SUPPLIES STAMPIN’ UP!

STAMP SET:  Season of Joy; So Swirly Jumbo wheel

CARDSTOCK:  Kraft, Whisper White, and Riding Hood Red.

INKS:  Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin Pad; Whisper White Craft; uni-ball Signo White gel pen.

ACCESSORIES:  Riding Hood Red Tafetta Ribbon; Bold Brights Brads Assortment (real red); Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Beate’s wsc #59 October 1, 2008

Oh yes!!  I’m really late with everything this week lol.  The list of things “to do” is so long but this is a happy place and I won’t bore you all with that:)

This is my card for Beate’s wsc #59:

I wanted to use Stampin’ Up!’s Pick a Petal stamp set that I’ve neglected to use for quite some time.  Dusted it off and inked it up a little.  I wanted to use all of the same petals but wanted a simple sentiment to flow with the design of the card.  I used part of one of the petals…the one that is a flower outline with the word “smile” in it, just to follow the pattern of a petal used.   Added some white dots to the patterned paper to coordinate with the stamped petals.  To emphasize a circle to the bottom right corner of the card like the sketch, I decided to pierce some holes in a circular pattern to draw your eye to the flower focal point. 

Check out the sites of these extremely talented stampers for more wsc samples:

Cambria Turnbow, Charmaine Ikach, Jenn Balcer, Laurie Schmidlin, Lori Craig, and Sharon Harnist.

ALL SUPPLIES STAMPIN’ UP!

STAMP SET:  Pick a Petal

CARDSTOCK:  Kraft, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss cardstock;  Murfield Designer Series Paper.

INKS:  Riding Hood Red and Kiwi Kiss

ACCESSORIES:  Button bouquet Designer Buttons; Linen Thread; Crafters’ Tool Kit; Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon; Bold Brights Brads Assortment; uni-ball Signo White gel pen.

FYI….today is the last day to sign up for the create-a-calendar class.  See info –>here.

And the winner is…. September 21, 2008

#61 Beth Shultz……”I love your blog – with or without the wonderful candy! As always, your work is amazing and inspirational!”    Email me your address so I can get this stamp set out to you.

I have nothing that I can post and share with you today.  I spent a lot of time this weekend finishing up some of those top secret Stampin’ Up! projects that you’ll have to wait and see later on their site (only demo’s can view these projects).  

Have a wonderful day!

Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #34 September 19, 2008

Time for Taylor!  Great sketches for you to try.  You don’t have to use cupcake images to participate.  I just had to use my SU! Cheers to You set on this one.

Look at the card front, close your eyes, and “poof”…your on a hawaiian island with this fruity drink lol.  Great for newlyweds with an exotic honeymoon planned, someone turning 21, or just because. 

Check out what the rest of the Cupcake Crew has created….

Stephanie Hargis, Jami Sibley, Vicki Chrisman, Monika Davis, Ana Wohlfahrt, and Sherrie Siemens.

This weeks featured cupcake sampler is Jackie Pedro.

ALL SUPPLIES STAMPIN’ UP!

STAMP:  Cheers to You & Many Happy Returns (small lines resembling faux-stitching to vertical piece of patterned paper)

CARDSTOCK:  Watercolor Paper, So Saffron, More Mustard, Haiku Designer Series Paper

INKS:  Stazon Jet Black, So Saffron, More Mustard, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, Baja Breeze

ACCESSORIES:  Silver Eyelets, Hemp Twine, Tangerine Tango Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Horizontal Slot Punch, Aqua Painter, Stampin’ Dimensionals, 1-1/4″ and 1-3/8″ Circle Punches.

Have a wonderful weekend.  Will be back tomorrow to announce Blog Candy Winner for stamp set.

Beate’s wsc #58 & a Class September 19, 2008

Yippeee for Fridays and for Beate’s wsc.  i {heart} this card sooo much!   I am giving it to my friend who’s a fellow nurse and an instructor.  She and her husband just adopted a precious baby boy.  She is having a workshop for me so I get to hand deliver this one:)

Thanks Beate for another awesome sketch.  You can check out more samples by visiting the sites of these extremely talented ladies (you will not be disappointed):

Cambria Turnbow, Charmaine Ikach, Jenn Balcer, Laurie Schmidlin, Lori Craig, and Sharon Harnist.

I am having a “Create-a-Calendar” class on October 14th & 15th with time slots of 1-3pm or 6-8pm.  Hope you can join me and make this awesome project to keep for yourself or give as a holiday gift.  Email me, or check my demonstrator website, if you are interested.  Cost is $25 for attendees of class (Harrisburg Area Rubber Stamping Class).  If you can’t make it to my class, You can take advantage of “Class in the Mail”….again, email me.  Full colored tutorial/directions full of pics for those who can and can’t attend. 

I will be back shorty with another post.

CARD…ALL SUPPLIES STAMPIN’ UP!

STAMP:  Nursery Necessities

CARDSTOCK:  Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, and Murfield Designer Series Paper

INKS:  Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point, Baja Breeze.

ACCESSORIES:  Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Crafters’ Tool Kit, On Board Loads of Letters, Slit Punch, Word Window Punch, Mini Glue Dots.

A WINNER, MORE CANDY, A CARD…OH MY! September 18, 2008

My word…I never expected such a response lol.  All those comments.  You all are truly amazing and I thank you for visiting my site.  I LOVE MY BLOG.  I hope you enjoy stopping by, and want to inspire you in some way.  So, I have MORE CANDY TO GIVE AWAY to continue to show how much I appreciate my visitors.

First, the winner of the build-a-brads and ribbon goes to:

#188 Kim states:  “WOW!! Congrats on all of the hits. What great blog candy!! What a cute card too! I have a card that I made last week that I can’t wait to getting around to post!”   Please email me your address and I will get these goodies out to you.

Second, MORE BLOG CANDY:)  Again, leave a comment and I will draw a winner on Saturday Sunday am (at some point).  This is a Stampin’ Up! Retired Hostess set with an appropriate name of “Cause for Celebration”.

Third, a couple days ago I mentioned that I was going to make a card for my Mom.  I opted not to go with the butterflies because it was just too whimsy for the kind of card I wanted to give her.  I tried the “striped wipe technique” ~~you can view a tutorial at splitcoaststampers.

I also decorated the inside of the envelope to coordinate with the card front.  The faux-stitching to a piece of chocolate chip cardstock was placed to match the ribbon on the card front…..love it!!! 

I will be back tomorrow morning with my sketch posts and a really cool project:)  Again, I appreciate all the comments.  I read them all.  {{{hugs}}}  Good luck on “Phase 2″ giveaway.

ALL SUPPLIES STAMPIN’ UP!

STAMPS:  Inspired by Nature and Upsy Daisy

CARDSTOCK:  Pink Pirouette, Glossy White, Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, and Bella Rose DSP

INKS:  Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Stazon Timber Brown

ACCESSORIES:  Chocolate Chip 1″ dbl-stitched grosgrain ribbon, big shot and bigz top note die, white uni-ball gel pen, clear embossing powder, envelope, baby wipe.

A LITTLE BLOG CANDY September 17, 2008

OMW….I just realized I’m approaching 400,000 hits and I haven’t shown my appreciation lately to all those who visit.  I wish I could give a little something to everyone, but unfortunately I can’t:) 

 

How about a chance to win some Build-a-Brads by Stampin’ Up!

and some Taylored Expressions Twill Bundle ribbon. 

Both very yummy!

Just leave a comment.

I’ll draw one lucky winner on Thursday the 18th at 9pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a card I made last week that I forgot to post.  It is a really easy card that showcases new patterned paper, ribbon, punch, and embellishment all on one itty bitty adorable card.

Good Luck!

For card, all supplies Stampin’ Up!

STAMP SET:  Upsy Daisy 

CARDSTOCK:  Basic Gray, Night of Navy, Kiwi Kiss, Baha Breeze, Urban Garden Designer Series Paper.

INKS:  Craft Whisper White

ACCESSORIES:  Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Scallop Square Punch, Flower Designer Brads, Earth Elements Brads, Stampin’ Dimensionals.