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INSPIRATION FROM A TINY SOURCE!

I've been helping out a longtime family friend this week.   My UEA (unpaid executive assistant aka

  husband ) and his best friend Ave go way back, like back to before college.   Anyway, Ave has been out of work for quite some time and has been taking care of his daughters baby.   Last week he go a job and baby Sullivan needed some place to stay!   Yep, that's right Sullivan has been hanging out with me and my stamp room has been bouncing for the last 2 days!
That's Sullivan in his bouncy chair.   He loves to bounce, it makes me tired just watching him!   I was thinking how lucky his mom was and I decided to make some cards for the tiny babies at Rex Hospital.   My friend Arlene works in the Neo-natal ICU and she is going to put them on the incubators during Valentine's.


While he was napping today I tried to learn how to watermark my photos.   Sullivan is not really copyrighted by SU!   :0)  

Here are some the cards that my little buddy inspired me to make today!

 

I MUST HAVE IT ALL!!!!

I absolutely love everything in the new  OCCASIONS MINI CATALOG!  I am having so much fun with my new stamps, the smell of new rubber stamps is one of those thinks that makes me happy!    Speaking of Happy, here's a Birthday card that I just made with my new stamps and punch!

Notice that I even put in a purple flower?   That's just for all you purple lovers who think I don't give purple it's fair share of time on my blog!  You know who you are!  Any way to make this card you'll need these

STAMPIN’ UP SUPPLIES:

• STAMPIN’ UP INK PADS: 100908 Chocolate Chip 
• STAMPIN’ UP CARDSTOCK:1121043 Sahara Sand, 100450 Pretty in Pink (of course!), 101650 Very Vanilla, 101889 Perfect Plum, a scrap of 119683 Daffodil Delight & 119795 Pear Pizzazz
• STAMPIN’ UP ACCESSORIES:  121982 Create a Cupcake, 121808 Build a Cupcake Punch, 121780 121004 Glimmer Brads Subtles, 119277  Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, 116806 White Shimmer Paint,  102023 Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, 121790 Red Glimmer Paper (wish it was pink), 101610 Sponges, 104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals

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IT'S RAG TIME!

RAG BAG TIME to be exact!   I made this using my Big Shot.    It was so easy, no pattern, three colors of fabric, just a bunch of squares cut with the scallop square die, some batting and a button!   Sew the squares together and add straps!  Admit it you want a Big Shot to call your own!

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WHERE DOES THE TIME GO??

I haven't posted in a few days, have had some tramua going on here at the house.   One of my cats  (aka my boys) has been sick.  As everyone knows these things only happen at the craziest times, like 4:30 in the morning....anyway.   Factors, like lack of sleep, a couple of hours at the vet, stress, and watching the $$ fly out of my checking account seemed to take a toll on my creativity this week.   As I sat in the vets office, I couldn't help thinking wow, SAL-A-Bration starts in  less than 48 hrs, and it's a good thing it lasts until, March 31st!  I'll get new stuff later!   Here's my brave boy at the vet, he thinks no one can see him since he is hiding in my coat.  LOL!

So feeling better today (both me & the cat),  I  pulled out my stamp set Filled with Love from the Bundle offered last month and a set from the big catalog Sweetheart and set about a stampin' frenzy with a friend of mine and here are our cards from these sets!   I love them!   Stampin' with a friend is good thearpy!

Filled with Love is no longer available but you could use the Bold Blossom stamp set #122232 from the new Occasions catalog to make the heart flowers in the center.  Here's what we used to make these cards,

Sweetheart Stamp Set #120780, Real Red Card stock #102482, designer paper, Love Impressions

 # 121780, Glimmer paper 

(oh why didn't it come in pink too?) #121790, the leaves were stamped on Pear Pizazz card stock  #119797, with Versa Mark #102283, the black lace was left over from the Holiday Mini!

I'd rather use left over ribbon and still be able to snuggle my boy!

I started an new project with my big shot, hopefully, barring no disasters on my part, I'll be able to show it to you tomorrow.   It involves cloth and biggie......stay tuned.

   

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JANUARY STAMP CLUB PROJECTS

This months stamp club made the cards above.   It was fabulous fun, using some new products from the MINI OCCASIONS Catalog. The card on the left used Valentine Defined #123057 with color card stock  combos of Pretty in Pink(imagine that), Marina Mist and Pear Pizzazz.   I also used Scallop Squares Duo Bigz Die #120903 from the holiday mini catalog (you can still order this), Scalloped Heart of Hearts embosslit # 117332 and 1 1/4" Striped Pretty in Pink Grosgrain ribbon,
The middle card uses The Movers and Shapers die #114506, Springtime Vintage designer paper #121783, Chantilly 1/2" Crochet Trim #118480  and Vintage Flower Adornment #121879.  
The last card uses Peach Parfait,  Melon Mambo, and Pear Pizazz card stock.  The flower and leaves were stamped with Versa Mark pad #102283 and punched out with the new Blossoms Petals Punch #121808 and of course no card of mine escapes "Biggie" so I used the new Textured Impressions Embossing Folder #121809.

MY NEW STAMP CLUB BEGINS in March, sign up now, only 3 spaces left!   To join contact me for details and dates.

HAPPY STAMPING!
Teresa

OPEN HOUSE WAS SO MUCH FUN!

I had such a good time yesterday!   I saw old friends and met new!  I AM SO GLAD EVERYONE CAME OUT TO STAMP!  Here's a picture of the projects we made yesterday!  

The BIG SHOT (aka Biggie) won the hearts of everyone!   We made that fabulous orange flower pin with Biggie and the XL Flower Fold die.   I think I am going to make some that aren't pins and tie them to my luggage.   Well, it's a good idea but, that probably isn't necessary, since my luggage is brown with big turquiose polka dots and a turquiose bow.  It is always easy to find and hasn't got lost once.  :o)   I'm sure to find lots of other uses for these beauties.    Anyway, I am so glad  I got to send the day stamping and hanging out with my friends.  Thank you to everyone who was here!   Inky Hugs to all of you!

OPEN HOUSE SNEAK PEAK!

Don't miss all the fun this Saturday, January 15th from 1 to 6 pm!    Open house is 2 days away!  There are fun make and takes, games like the ribbon pull, and chances to win prizes.    You can get extra prize tickets if you  bring a guest that is new to stamping!   I don't want to spoil all the fun but I will share with you one of the make and takes we will be making!     Ribbon pull????  Yes, ribbon pull.......bring your quarters to find out what this is all about!   Can't wait to see you in my Stamp room on Saturday!

EAT CHOCOLATE!!!!

 

       I just had to play with my new stamp set "EAT CHOCOLATE".   The new mini catalog is just too full of fun stamps.   I want it all!   Here's how I made my card:
I cut my base card from soft suede and of course I cut it a little short (I must have meant to do that, cause it was a happy mistake!) so I used my scallop edged punch and punched the end of the soft suede all the way across, added another punched strip of very vanilla.   The designer paper layers are from the Elegant Soiree paper pack (love it).   I used my ex-large scallop punch to punch out the scalloped circle in Baja Breeze, sponged the edges of it with baja ink.  I stamped my saying on very vanilla with Early Expresso ink twice, cut one out with my 1.75" circle punch, cut out the chocolate candy on the other one and using dimensionals, popped it up, colored in the hearts with my poppy parade marker and used Smooch Pearlized Top Coat to make it shiny(ah, bling) added a few of SU's new satin roses to the DSP and a strip of satin Early Expresso taffeta ribbon.  Has anyone noticed that the Early Expresso taffeta looks just like our favorite retired Chocolate Chip taffeta ribbon???   Okay, maybe not exactly, but very, very close to it!   Anyway, that makes me HAPPY!

Happy Stamping!

MORE FLAMINGOS!

It is cold and icy here, what a great day to stamp!   I just had to share another card with you that I made with my new Valentine defined stamp set! I stamped the background of hearts with the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set   (#118571).   I used blushing bride and whisper white card stock with blushing bride and Melon mambo inks, the wide oval and mini heart punches.   I'm iced in and stampin' the day away.  Who could ask for more?
Sharing what I love!
Teresa

PINK PARADISE!

I think in pink, and when I saw the new stamp set Valentine Defined, I knew that I HAD TO HAVE IT!  Last year my favorite designer paper of all time the Flamingo paper retired and I secretly ordered a pack and stashed it away for a special occasion.  I just had to break this paper pack out when my stamp set arrived and of course some pink ink, and pink blingy glitter brads!

Now this is a card even your mother would love!   I love flamingos, they are so cool, and they are pink too!

I used Tempting turquoise card stock, added a layer with my cherished  paper,  added a turquoise flower using the Fancy Flower extra large punch, #118073, pg 200, stamped the flamingos in pretty in pink, and then I used Smooch Pearlized accent ink #119969, pg 195 to make the flamingos all shiny and blingy, added a Thinking of you saying and two sparkly glitter brads (also pink).  WOW!  FABULOUS!  If if I do say so myself!

Check out the Valentine Defined stamp set here.

TIME FOR TEA!

I LOVE THE  SPRINGTIME VINTAGE DESIGNER PAPER from the new occasions Mini Catalog.   It's beautiful!   I took one look at it and knew I wanted to make a "tea"rific card!    I cut a large square out of Marina Mist card stock,
then I shaped  it with my scissors, to look like a tea cup.  I used my large oval punch to make the handle, then embossed it with the Elegant Lines

embossing folder (#119277 pg 214) from the big catalog. Then I use the Basic Pearls (#11947 pg 188) to bling it up a bit.  I tucked a tea bag inside the cup,  pulled off the teabag label and replaced it with one I made using  Marina Mist ink and  the stamp set Morning Cup, (120489, page 60).
On the inside,( I should have taken a picture before I mailed it) I place a white rectangle that was decorated it stamped tea cups and the saying caffeine isn't a drug it's a vitamin!

Springtime Vintage Designer paper is on page 15 (#121782) of the Occasions Mini Catalog!  Order it now!  You'll love it!
IF YOU DIDN'T GET AN OCCASIONS MINI CATALOG IN THE MAIL, CONTACT ME
AND I'LL SEND YOU ONE!


Happy Stamping!

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COUNT DOWN FOR 2010 HOLIDAY CATALOG

Last day you can order from the Holiday Mini Catalog is Monday January 3rd.  I will be placing an order that day, contact me now if you want to place an order!

6 WAYS TO WATERCOLOR

New Class! January 22, 2011  1pm to 3pm.

6 Ways to Watercolor Card set!

Are you looking for that “oh” factor when you send a card or gift? Of course, that’s part of the beauty of handmade cards and gifts! Watercoloring creates beautiful and versatile projects that bring out the “oh’s” and “ah’s”. Sometimes, though, watercoloring gets overlooked as too hard, complicated or scary. With this classl, you’ll learn six different ways to watercolor and have all the confidence you need to create a group of exquisite cards that are “oh” worthy.

In this class, you will make:
• Four Cards
• One coordinating box
• Bonus Watercoloring Tutorial

These projects feature the Awash with Flowers two-step stamp set and the Thank You Kindly stamp set along with six watercoloring techniques. The timeless colors and floral designs are perfect for occasions year round. The coordinating box and cards are perfect to keep on hand for many occasions or to give as a gift. Get your Aqua Painters loaded and enjoy the fun and beauty of watercoloring.    Fee $25 RSVP by 1/15/11.