Simi Stamper

Wednesday Cards

2011-04-18T14:17:00.001-07:00

We have a fun time at my monthly card workshop. We had 3 fun cards that I would like to share with you today.

The first is a Birthday card using "Create a Cupcake" stamp set and coordinating punch "Build a Cupcake", which work together fabulously. These two items are available in the Stampin Up! Occasions Mini Catalog until April 30th.

Stamps: Create a Cupcake (Occasions Mini Catalog)

Ink: Early Espresso, Melon Mambo and Pink Pirouette

Paper: Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo, Crumb Cake, Whisper White and Subtles DSP

Punches: Build a Cupcake, Heart to Heart, Scallop Boarder and 2 1/2 round

Accessories: Twine and Pearl

Other: Nestabilities

The Second card was another Birthday card using "Bring on the Cake" which is also only available until April 30th.

Stamps: Bring on the Cake (Occasions Mini Catalog)

Ink: Basic Black

Paper: Bashful Blue, Real Red, Pear Pizzazz, Pacific Point,

Whisper White and Celebrations DSP

Punches: Star, Dotted Scallop Boarder, 2 3/8 Scallop Circle and 1 3/4 Circle

Die Cut: Stars #2 and Sweet Buttons Embosslit

(Occasions Mini Catalog)

The last card was a Thank You Card using "Bold Blossoms" you can find this set in the Occasions Mini. A little bird told me that this set will be carried over to the the NEW Summer Mini with some fun coordinating accessories.

Stamps: Bold Blossoms (Occasions Mini Catalog)

Ink: Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise and Basic Black

Paper: BWild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight and Very Vanilla

Punches: 3/4 Circle and 1" Circle

Accessories: Black 1 1/4 Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and Twine

Thank you so much for visiting today. Have a fabulous day!

April Cards Sneak Peak

2011-04-10T11:23:00.000-07:00

I am super excited to show you a little glimpse of the cards we will be making at the Aprils Card Making Workshop. This month I have decided to add an additional class date. The first being on Thursday April 14th and the second on April 20th. The class it $15 and we make 6 cards, 2 of each design. I have plenty of room in either one of these dates. So if you live in the Simi Valley, CA area and would like more information regarding my classes, I would love to share that with you, just send me a quick e-mail to julie_williams_a@sbcglobal.net.

Thanks for visiting today. Have a Fabulous Day!

Easter Treats

2011-04-06T21:12:00.000-07:00

I have decided to make Easter treats for my 2 daughters class rooms this year. I was dying to use the new Petal Cone die and I finally did. Have you seen the cute carrots made with the this die out there in the blogoshere? So... So... So cute!

The treat holders are not complicated because I have to make 50... yikes... what did I get myself into. It will all be worth it in the end when I see those little faces light up.

I am also having a Easter Treat Workshop with some of my stamping friends to make these yummy treats...might as well have some company, right? I still have a few spots available if you live in the Simi Valley, Ca area... send me an e-mail.

Stamps: Four Frames, A Good Egg and Afterthoughts

Ink: Early Espresso and Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White and Wild Wasabi

Punches: Large Oval Punch, Modern Label and Decorative Label

Die Cut: Petal Cone

I hope you enjoyed my little treats. Wish me luck on getting all 50 done in time.

Have a FABULOUS DAY!

Wednesdays Cards Catch Up

2011-03-29T14:39:00.000-07:00

I was a month behind showing you all my monthly card making cards. Today I wanted to show you the card we created in March. A lot of the supplies used this month were from the Sale•A•Bration catalog, which is ending in just a few days... March 31th. If you what to get your hands on some of these things before they go away, you can do so by visiting my Stampin Up! store. Every $50.00 Spent gets you a FREE Sale•A•Bration set. See catalog link on blog sidebar.

Stamps: Sweet Summer and So Happy for You (Sale•A•Bration)

Ink: Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi and Early Espresso

Paper: Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze, Early Espresso and Elegant Soiree DSP

Punches: Rounded Corner

Accessories: Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon

Stamps: Build a Blossom and Bring on the Cake

Ink: Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight and Melon Mambo

Paper: Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo

and Ice Cream Parlor DSP (Sale•A•Bration)

Punches: Scallop Edge, Blossom Petals, 1" round and Round Corner

Accessories: Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon and Buttons (Sale•A•Bration)

Stamps: Forest Friends, Funky Four and Curly Cute

Ink: Real Red, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip and So Saffron

Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip,

So Saffron and Play Date DSP

Punches: 1 1/4" round and Scallop

Accessories: Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon,

Other: Prefect Polka Dots Embossing Folder,

Tasteful Trim Die Cut and non SU
Green Button

I hope you enjoyed my Wednesdays Card catch up. Thank you so much for stopping by today and as always have a FABULOUS day!

Wednesdays Cards

2011-03-27T13:42:00.000-07:00

I have not posted my Wednesdays cards in a while, so today I wanted to show last months to you. I'm totally in love with all the cards we did. What do you think?

I always welcome requests from my guest who attend my monthly card workshops. In February all where requests. The first was for a wedding themed card. The stamp set "Bliss" out of the Sale• A• Bration catalog was prefect, so elegant.

Stamps: Bliss (Sale•A•Bration)

Ink: Rose Red and Crumb Cake

Paper: Rose Red, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla and Brights DSP

Punches: Scallop Trim Border and Oval Extra Large

Accessories: Rose Red ribbon

Other: Lots of Tags Sizzlit Die

The second request was for a Masculine card...I think these type of cards are the hardest, but I think I pulled it off.

Stamps: Engraved Greetings

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Garden Green, Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla and Woodland Walk DSP

Accessories: Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Twine and Pearls

Other: Square Lattice Embossing folder

The Last card was a lot of fun to create. We had an out of state guest and she loves Elvis. I used "Extreme Guitar" for a fun rocker... Elvis themed card...she was thrilled!

Stamps: Extreme Guitar, Extreme Elements and Grunge Rock

Ink: Black, Sahara Sand, Baja Breeze and Riding Hood Red

Paper: Black, Sahara Sand, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red and Whisper White

Punches: Star and Spiral Border

Accessories: Black Button

I hope you enjoyed my Wednesdays cards, I will be posting March cards soon.

Thank you for stopping by today. Have a fabulous day!

Flower Folds Change Purse

2011-03-17T11:56:00.000-07:00

I happened to enter a Brighton store on day, not one of those store I usually visit, but this time something caught my eye... a leather change purse. It had a beautiful 3D flower on the front if it...I was instantly inspired to go home, pull out my flower folds die cut and give it a try. It took some trial and error but I was happy with the results. I bought the black leather change purse though e-bay and found the leather at a local leather store. I'm looking forward in making more and in different colors.

Did you notice the impressions in the leather? I ran it though the big shot multiple times using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.

This made great Secret Sister and Christmas gifts.

Thanks for stopping by today... have a fabulous day!

Tea Box

2011-03-10T17:46:00.000-08:00

For Saint Patricks Day last year, I made this little box that held green tea. It was for my secret sister, she is a tea drinker. I really wish I took a picture of the box opened. It held 12 tea bags, 6 on each side of a center divider inside. I just had purchased the Flower Folds die cut and I had to use it.... I love... love... love it! It makes such beautiful flowers not just with paper, but with fabric too.

Thank you for stopping by today... have a fabulous day!

Card Tins

2011-03-09T19:12:00.000-08:00

I am happy to report that my dear cousin Kelly and her family are finally coming home. They have been living a very adventurous life in Germany for the past 5 years. Though out the years she as called upon me for cards...I guess the card selection is not that great. Anyway, she has a few friends who also enjoy cards from me. This last Christmas I made Kelly a purse tin to hold her many cards and with much enthusiasm she showed those few friends in-turn wanted one for themselves. Today I would like to show you the card tins I made for my cousin Kelly and her friends.

Kelly's Tin

Leeann's Tin

Val's Tin

Jen's Tin

Thank you ladies... I hope you enjoy them!

Thank you for stopping by today... have a fabulous day!

U Rock!

2011-03-05T18:50:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it has been a month since the last "Crazy Stamping Ladies" card challenge. Here we are in March already...WOW how time flies!

Today, I want to show you my entry for the challenge. As a group we had to come up with a card using the colors River Rock, Cherry Cobbler, Marina Mist plus any Neutral. I must say these colors together ROCK!

Stamps: Extreme Guitar and Extreme Elements

Ink: River Rock, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Black and Whisper White

Paper: River Rock, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Black and Whisper White

Punch: Spiral Border

Die Cuts: Alphabet Simple and Stars #2

Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka Dots

Accessories: Black Designer Button and Black 1-1/4 Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Other: White Twine and Black Embossing powder

Thank you so much for stopping by today...have a fabulous day!

Another Card Challenge

2011-02-14T06:30:00.000-08:00

Another month has gone by since the last "Crazy Stamping Lady" downline card challenge. It was a sketch challenge with no color rules. I was pleased that I won. If you want to view the other cards you can do so at www.crazystampinglady.blogspot.com.

The sketch was found at http://cardabilities.blogspot.com

Thanks for stopping by. Have a fabulous day!

A Little Valentine Treat Set

2011-02-09T22:43:00.000-08:00

It just seems like yesterday that I was putting together this little Valentine treat set... it has been a year. Didn't have a blog this time last year so it seemed like a pretty good time to post... since it being almost Valentines day in all.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a fabulous day!

Wednesdays Cards

2011-02-03T23:45:00.000-08:00

I had a lot of inspiration from my fellow stampers on these cards from my January card workshop. It's great to have a great resource like Stampin' connection for those time ya just need a little help getting those creative juices going again.

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a fabulous day!

Sale•A•Bration... Now Come on!

2011-01-26T15:15:00.001-08:00

Who doesn't love FREE goodies? Order, host, purchase, join...benefits no matter what you are looking for. Click to download all the details on the left-hand side-bar.

Black, White and Red Valentines

2011-01-26T15:03:00.000-08:00

Every month the "Crazy Stamping Ladies" has a card challenge. This month we had to come up with a Valentines Day card using black, white or vanilla and one accent color. I chose to use black, vanilla and real red. I was pleased how it turned out. If you are interested in viewing the other cards in the challenge you can at http://www.crazystampinglady.blogspot.com/.

Thank you for spending some of your time with me today. Have a FABULOUS day!

Valentines Treat Workshop

2011-01-20T11:45:00.000-08:00

Do you live in the Simi Valley area?

Want to make these GREAT one of a kind treats?

You will make 5 of each treat... 30 treats in all for $20.00

This workshop will be held on in my home Wednesday, February 2nd at 6:30pm

Please RSVP to save your spot

Tags, Bags and Gift Card Holders

2011-01-15T06:30:00.000-08:00

Since I was so bad during the Holiday season regarding my lack of postings I wanted to share with you my December workshop. At this workshop we made tags, gift bags and gift card holders.

I wish I had a reference to who the talented artist was that gave me the idea for this snowman gift card holder. I am sure I found it somewhere on Stampin' Connection. Thank you fellow stamper!

The hat lifts up and the gift card is exposed. Pretty Cute!

You can never gave too many gift bags during the Holiday season.

Thank you for stopping by today. Have a fabulous day.

Christmas card past

2011-01-13T06:30:00.000-08:00

I have been a Stampin' Up! demo for almost 4 years and I only started this blog back in February, so I wanted to show you the Christmas card I had done in the past. It is nice to see how the girls change from year to year.

Last year 2009, I was pressed for time so I dabbled a little in My Digital Studio.

The card from 2008 was a lot of work and I love how it turned out. Poor little Lolo didn't like sitting on Santa's lap.

2007 was my first year with the Stampin' Up family and I was so excited to send out this card I made with all the fabulous products.

Boy... how time flies... how my girls have grown... I keep telling them to stop growing, but they just will not listen.

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a fabulous day!

Happy Late New Years!

2011-01-11T22:04:00.000-08:00

I wanted to wish all my fellow bloggers a Happy New Year... only 12 days late.

Before moving forward in the New Year I wanted to take a step back and share with you a few of the Holiday items I had made.

Today I wanted to show this years Christmas card with my two little cuties. Getting these two together to take a picture was a task... I was worried I wasn't going to get a good one...about 30 pictures later and a few tears... I got it!

Did you noticed the cute hair accessories Sydney and Lolo are wearing? There're the headband and barrettes that I shared with you a few posts ago. The girls had to match the card... don't ya' think?

I hope this New Year brings a new dedication to this blog. My hopes are to keep it up dated with ideas to share.

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope this New Year is a FABULOUS one!

Cup Full of Yummy

2010-12-14T22:14:00.000-08:00

Boy... do the holidays keep ya busy. I have been very busy creating but no time for blogging :(

Today I want to show you a little gift that I gave to my one and only down line member, Val. It is a little coffee cup with a gift card and chocolates inside. Cute idea I thought. You can find the template for the cup here.

We also had our annual "Crazy Stamping Ladies" Christmas party and secret sister reveal. I can't wait to show you all the projects I made though out the year, so watch out for that.

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you all enjoying the holiday season.

Fabric Hair Accessories

2010-12-01T18:45:00.000-08:00

I have 2 little girls and they love wearing hair do-da's. I don't know why it has taken me so long to figure out that I can make my own with Stampin Up's fabulous fabric and ribbon. Here are a few accessories that I made. Very fun, easy and great for Christmas gifts.

These flower barrettes are made using satin ribbon. You can find directions how to make these here.

These are cute little pony tail holders using little scrapes of ripped fabric and ribbon. All you have to do is bunch them up and tie them around a pony tail rubber band.

These are barrettes made with the circle die cut.

Lastly is a flower head band made with the Fancy Flower Fold die cut. My little LoLo is wearing it.

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a FABULOUS day!

Christmas Workshop Fun

2010-11-18T12:37:00.000-08:00

Last night was my monthly workshop. We are focusing on Christmas. I told my group that last night was going to be my last workshop and I was not going to have anymore monthly get togethers. I think everyone in the room simultaneously said "NNNNOOOOO... YOU CAN'T!!!!". I calmed them all down by letting them know that I was only playing a little joke on them... it was a good laugh.

Here are the fun projects.

Cute little gift tags

Gift card holder

Gift card holder opened

Snowflake gift bag with a little bling

Bag detail of snowflake embossing folder
Thank you so much for stopping by today. Have a FABULOUS day!

Journal for Lily

2010-11-10T09:11:00.000-08:00

My cousins 15 year old daughter Lily, who we just call her my niece because we all all so close, was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkins Lymphoma. The family as really pulled together to give her all the support she needs to get her though the tough months ahead. In keeping with the philosophy of my late mother-in-law that it is very important to write everything down while undergoing treatments, I thought it appropriate to make her a special journal that she can do just that. I thought it turned out pretty cute and wanted to share it with you all.

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a FABULOUS day!

Halloween Boxy Bags

2010-10-22T09:05:00.000-07:00

Thank you for stopping by today. I have been busy working hard on my secret stamping sister gift this week. Since I can't show it to you at this time, I can show you what I did last year. I found a cute little template called "boxy bags" and decorated them as a few of my favorite Halloween characters. I found inspiration for the faces of the characters in various places around the blogosphere. I have a cello bag filled with M&M's in each one.

Sorry some of the pictures are a little blurry.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. Have a great day.

STYC blog Hop

2010-10-13T14:03:00.000-07:00

The Crazy Stamping Ladies held our semi-annual Stamp Till You Cramp customer event on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Boys and Girls Club in Thousand Oaks, CA.

Our participants enjoyed a fun-filled day with plenty of stamping, friends, fun and food. In total, our participants made 6 projects (4 full projects and 2 mini classes).

Here is the project I designed for the participants to make... A cute Scrap Tin.

Stamps: For All You Do, Afterthoughts and Friends 24/7

Paper: Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso and Whisper White

Ink: Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight and Early Espresso

Accessories: Designer Buttons, Brads, Daffodil Delight 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon

Punches: Scallop Circle, 1-1/4 Square, 1-3/8 Circle and 1-1/4 Circle

Die Cuts: Scallop Square and Beautiful Wings Embosslit

Front Cover

Tin Opened

Inside Front Cover

Panel 1

Panel 3

Panel 4

Make sure to continue on to Maria at stampinista.

http://stampinista.blogspot.com/

Here are the other CLS's just in case you get lost and I hope you like the project.

We would love to hear your comments.

http://shadeeladee.blogspot.com/

http://crazystampinglady.blogspot.com/

http://stampinking.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a FABULOUS day!

Spooky

2010-10-12T09:53:00.000-07:00

Shame on me for it being so long in between posts. You see the "Crazy Stamping Ladies" annual "Stamp Til You Cramp" event keeps a person quit busy. It is over now... Whew. Look for our blog hop to see what we did.... its coming soon.

I LOVE Halloween and I am so bummed that I haven't had a lot of time to create as much as I would have liked so far. I do have a few things to show, like this card that I did for the "Crazy Stamping Ladies" downline meeting. It is one of those cards that I totally went over board on... have you ever done that? What do you do with those cards? Why not put them into a frame, then you can enjoy them year after year.

Here is a close up of all the goodies.

Here is the card in the 8x8 frame.

Thanks for stopping by today. Hopefully it won't be too long in between posts.

Wednesdays Card Reveal

2010-09-24T06:30:00.000-07:00

Well Friday has come and gone and my card reveal was not posted... what can I say, sometimes family life is just too darn busy...not to mention I was sick and I pasted it along to my husband. Aren't sick husbands funny, they lay around and every once in a while they let out a sympathetic sigh and become big over sized babies. I swear there should be a sick husbands hospital that you can check their sorry butts into and they don't come out until they are 100% better. LOL

Anyways enough of that, lets get back to the cards. This first one I got the idea from a fellow CSL's secret sister gift, you can view it here, I just thought it was so pretty. Enjoy!

Stamps: Paisley Prints and Sincere Salutations

Ink: More Mustard, Cajun Craze and Early Espresso

Paper: More Mustard, Cajun Craze and Very Vanilla

Punches: Large Oval and Decorative Label (NEW Holiday Mini 120907)

Accessories: Hemp Twine and Waffle Paper (NEW Holiday Mini 120985)

Stamps: Printed Petals and Curly Cute

Ink: Concord Crush, Daffodil Delight and Peach Parfait

Paper: Concord Crush, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White

Punches: Itty Bitty Shapes

Accessories: Silver Brad

Stamps: Just Believe
Ink: Basic Black
Paper: Black, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White
Accessories: Black 5/8 Grosgrain Ribbon, Hemp Twine and Red Button
Dies: Beautiful Wings

Thanks for stopping by today and have a FABULOUS day!

Teacher's Love for Pistachios

2010-09-15T09:46:00.001-07:00

It was my daughter's teachers birthday a few weeks ago and she loves pistachios. I wanted to make her something cute and bright that she could sit on her desk to hold her favorite snack. Play Date DSP was perfect to use for this project... don't you think?

I shot a few different angles.

Check out the little pencil... cute touch... I thought.

All gifts must have a coordinating gift bag.

Thanks for stoping by today. We are enjoying a family camping trip to the beach this weekend, should be lots of fun. Happy Stamping everyone!

September's Card Workshop Sneak Peek

2010-09-15T09:04:00.000-07:00

It is time to show you a little peek of what I have in store for the September's card making workshop that is taking place next week.

I will be posting all 3 cards by Friday the 24th, so make sure you come back for the reveal.

If you live in the Simi Valley, California area and want to know more information about my card workshops, just leave me a comment or e-mail me.

Thanks for visiting today and have a fantastic day!

Stamp Till You Cramp Preview BLOG HOP!!

2010-09-11T23:59:00.000-07:00

It's right around the corner - the stamping even to of the year and you won't want to miss it!! Only a few weeks left till our Annual Fall Stamp Till you Cramp event - Sweet Celebrations! which will be held on October 9th in Thousand Oaks, CA- so if you live anywhere in our area you'll want to check it out and sign up TODAY! The price goes up on September 26th - so be sure to register NOW !

You can see all the details of this event at http://simistamper.blogspot.com/2010/08/sweet-celebrations.html

Below is a Sneak Peek of my project a brightly colored scrapbook tin using the Stampin' Up! NEW colors!

But projects won't be all you'll get - there will be two mini classes, food, decorations, doorprizes, raffle baskets, displays and a LOT of FUN !! To continue on this Blog Hop and see snippets of all of the projects we'll be making, you'll want to check out Shadeeladee.blogspot.com

Did Someone say EEK!

2010-09-09T06:30:00.000-07:00

Have you seen the new Holiday Mini Catalog? Seriously... if you haven't you must take some time to do so. There are so FABULOUS stamp sets and accessories inside.

I can't believe that I am thinking of Halloween already. I think it is because it is my second most favorite holiday. I love getting the kids dressed up in their cute costumes for tick-or-treating, our annual Halloween camping trip and all the CUTE THINGS I CAN MAKE!

Take a look at this frame I made with the Fang-tastic set, isn't it cute? This is just one of the many cute sets that you will find inside the new mini.

I am offering this class to anyone who is interested and lives in the Simi Valley, CA area. If want to know more information about attending this class, just leave me a comment or e-mail me.

The EEK Frame class will be held on
When: Saturday September 25th
Time: 12:30pm-5pm or until project is complete
Where: Julie's House
Price: $20.00
Eats: I will have snacks served though out the day.

Open to 10 guests

Thanks for stopping buy today. Have a GREAT DAY!

Workshop Ready!

2010-09-06T14:28:00.000-07:00

I have not booked a workshop in soooo long that I finally asked a friend of mine if she'd be willing to host one for me. Of course she said "YES". I as excited and nervous at the same time. I wanted to make the workshop extra special so I made so water bottle treat holders, that held a Chrystal Light flavor packet and a pillow box filled with little sweets for each attendee. All were made with the NEW Fabulous Owl punch and Play Date DSP. Unfortunately the workshop didn't happen... most invited guests were on there last weekend getaways before school started. We are in the works of re-scheduling.

Paper: Real Red, Tempting Turquiose, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Play Date DSP and Whisper White

Punches: Two-Step Owl, Scallop Circle

Accessories: Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon

Dies: Pillow Box

Sweet Celebrations

2010-08-31T06:35:00.000-07:00

What a GREAT way to spend a Saturday is to attend the "Crazy Stamping Ladies" Stamp Til You Cramp event "Sweet Celebrations" on October 9th. If you live in the Simi Valley, California area, this is the place to be. Tell all your Friends about it! If you want more information please e-mail me and I can send you a pdf file of this flyer.

Here is a little more information.

Where:

Boys and Girls Club of Thousand Oaks

1980 E. Avenida De Las Flores,

Thousand Oaks, CA 91362

Your day of stamping will include:

• Fabulous 3D and card projects

• Refreshing drinks, snacks and lunch

• Learn something NEW in a mini class

• Chance of winning several stamping give-aways!

• Special recruitment, purchase and hostessing incentives

• Special stamping bundle; profits will go to Boys & Girls Club of TO

• Your very own stamping goodie bag

Cost:

RSVP and pay by Sept. 25th - fee is $60 (RSVP with payment must be postmarked no later than September 25th to get the ‘earlybird’ pricing above). Register after Sept. 25th and the cost of the event will go up to $75

Please contact me today to reserve your space! Also, ask me about discounts for new attendees!

Room Mate Gifts

2010-08-31T06:30:00.000-07:00

I promised that I would post the FABULOUS room mate gifts that I received from my fellow Stampin! Up convention travelers. I has been longer then I would have like to get them posted, but here they all are. What a creative bunch of ladies I hang out with.

The first gift was from our "Crazy Stamping Lady" leader Maureen. She gave all these comfy cozy socks. I think I own about 7 pairs of these type of socks and there is nothing like getting a new pair... they are like heaven on your feet. You can view Maureen's blog here.

Bobbie gave us all these really cute folder pockets made with Gala DSP that held a pack of gum. Was she trying to tell us something.... HUMMM! The gum is gone so I guess that tells ya something... LOL :)

This is a beautiful pin that Heidi gave us made out of fabric and leather using the Big Shot butterfly die cut. She personalized each one by putting our initials on a mini vintage tag and attached it with a vintage brad. It looks like she also frayed the fabric to give it a shabby chic look. You can view Heidi's Blog here.

Sandy made us all this little easel topped matchbox with chocolate candy inside. YUMMY! She used a Bitty Button to hold the easel part up. You can view Sandy's blog here.

Shawn put a lot of work into these booklets she made for the group. Inside are envelope to store pictures and notes to remember a special trip.

Most of the convention travels love coffee. Theresa made us coffee cozies. She used Sweet Pea stitched felt and brown felt. She was so proud of her self that she learned how to do a blanket stitch. Way to go Theresa... you can view her blog here.

Last but not least is Toni's gift to the group. More chocolate packaged so cutely YUM!

Thank you ladies for all the wonderful gifts and for the inspiration you give me daily!

Thanks for coming by today. Have a FABULOUS day!

Wednesdays Card Reveal

2010-08-20T06:30:00.000-07:00

FUN night on Wednesday. If you live in the Simi Valley area and want more information regarding my card workshops held on the third Wednesday of every month, just leave me an e-mail. Love to have you!

Here are the cards...

Stamp: Aviary and Thank You Kindly

Ink: Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Tangerine Tango

Paper: Crumb Cake, Tangerine Tango, Old Olive, Marina Mist and Whisper White

Punches: 1” Circle

Accessories: Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Round Corner and Scallop Edge

Stamp: Birthday Block

Ink: Real Red and Tempting Turquoise

Paper: Crumb Cake, Real Red Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron, Play Date DSP and Whisper White

Punches: 1 1/4” Circle

Accessories: Real Red Grosgrain, Twine and Red 5/8 Red Button (non-SU)

Stamp: Punched Poises and Cheep Talk

Ink: Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz and Chocolate Chip

Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade DSP, Daffodil Delight DSP and Whisper White

Punches: Extra Large Flower Punch and Butterfly Extra Large

Accessories: Poppy Parade Stitched Ribbon

Dies: Top Note

Thank you for visiting today and have a fabulous day! Your comments are always welcomed and enjoyed.

Wednesday Cards Sneak Peak

2010-08-15T06:30:00.000-07:00

Next week is the 3rd Wednesday of August, so you know what that means... food, drink, great friends and card making.

Here is a little sneak peek of the card that we will be doing. I will be posting all 3 cards by Friday the 20th, so make sure you come back for the reveal.

If you live in the Simi Valley, California area and want to know more information about my card workshops, just leave me a comment or e-mail me.

Thanks for visiting today and have a fantastic day!

Long Time No Posts...

2010-08-15T06:29:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone

Sorry it has been so long between posts. I thought life was busy before I left for the Stampin' Up convention, it got even crazier when I returned. The plane landed at Burbank airport on Sunday afternoon to my waiting husband. I was whisked away to a party at a dear family friends house where other family members awaited me who came all the way from Germany for a 3 week visit....up til midnight. Monday relax?... Yea right... unpacked, laundry and show and tell all the great thing I got from the convention with my hubby, not sure if he was as excited as I was, but he but on a good act for me. Tuesday watched all the little ones (5) as the big girls went on a marathon shopping spree. Wednesday is a blur had to pack the family for 4 nights at Grandpas house who lives about 2 hours away. Thursday leave for grandpas house for a party with cousins from Germany, family and friends. Friday golf, shopping and party. Saturday shopping and party. Sunday family party. By this time you would have thought I was partied out... but no. Monday we returned home only to turn around for a girls night out... up til 3am. Tuesday off to the beach all day... FUN in the SUN. Wednesday went out to dinner with Germany cousins to celebrate their 21st year of marriage. Thursday Costco shopping to get ready for cousins to come to our house for an overnight party on Friday that would continue into Saturday when the whole family comes over for a swim party. Friday we had a great dinner with the cousins, stayed up too late playing cards. Cousin Kelly loves all the cards that I make and often buys a ton to share with her friends back in Germany. Saturday I was up early to attended my downline meeting... I couldn't miss that. I was home by 11:30 to get ready for the swim party that started at 1pm. I served tri-tip and ribs with corn, salad, garlic bread and baked beans to 21 hungry people...YUM YUM! The kids swam and swam and played the WII. The adults stayed up to the wee hours of the night playing cards. We had to say good-bye to our cousins on Saturday who were leaving for a week to visit other family members. We look forward in there return for a few more days of visiting until they have to return back to Germany on the 16th. Life will return to normal... well as normal as normal gets... counting the days until school begins and more time to fill my blog with fun stamping things.

In the week of no party's and shopping I barley got the time together the cards for my monthly card making workshop....PHEW they are done, prepped and ready for Wednesday.

I have to mention that I had a really great time at the Stampin' Up! Convention with my fellow "Crazy Stamping Ladies" I feel truly blessed to be part of such a wonderful group of ladies. I plan on sharing the room mate gifts that I received very soon. They are all FABULOUS!

Luggage Tags

2010-07-25T06:30:00.000-07:00

Today is a good day to reveal my roommate gifts for the Stampin' Up! Convention without spoiling the surprise for my fellow travelers. Since we were all traveling I wanted to come up with a gift having to do with travel....I thought and I thought and BINGO.... luggage tags! How appropriate... something pretty to help identify their luggage or their convention bag. I made 9 tags total. Each one has my fellow travelers first initial cut from leather on the front and contact information on the back attached to it.

I went to my local craft store and picked out quilting fabric in 3 different color schemes.

Here's what it looks like on some luggage.

Do you think my fellow travelers will like them? I hope so.

Thanks for stopping by today... have a fabulous day!

30 Swaps DONE!

2010-07-23T06:30:00.001-07:00

I think the Make A Monster stamp set is so dang CUTE! This set was the first one on my list to get from the new catalog. I had to use the again for my Stampin' Up! Convention swaps. Made 30 of these little guys 10 of each.

Stamp Set: Make a Monster and Family Phrases

Card Stock: Whisper White, Black, Dafodil Delight, Marina Mist and Pear Pizzazz DSP
Ink: Classic Black, Tangerine Tango, Real Red, Marina Mist and White Signo Pen
Accessories: Twine, Pizzazz Stitched Poly Ribbon and Bold Bright Buttons
Die Cut: Stars #2

Thanks for stopping by today and have a fabulous day!

Cards Revealed!

2010-07-21T06:30:00.000-07:00

Another month of funs stamping with the gals. It was a smaller group than last time, but still just as much FUN! I worked with some of the new products form the new Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Catalog... it really has FABULOUS items in it. Have you checked it out yet?

Here is a card we did using a new DSP and a few of the new colors.

Stamp: Flower Fancy and Sincere Salutations

Ink: Poppy Parade, Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight and Early Espresso

Paper: Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso and Woodland Walk DSP

Punches: Photo Corner and Scallop Edge

Accessories: Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon

Stamps: On Your Birthday

Ink: Perfect Plum

Paper: So Saffron, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, So Saffron DSP and Perfect Plum DSP.

Punches: 1" circle, 1 1/4" circle and Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border

Accessories: Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight grosgrain ribbon

Dies: Flower Folds

Stamp Set: Make a Monster and Family Phrases

Card Stock: Whisper White, Black, Dafodil Delight, Marina Mist and Pear Pizzazz

Ink: Classic Black, Tangerin Tango, Real Red, Marina Mist and White Signo Pen

Accessories: Twine and Pear Pizzazz Stitched Poly Ribbon

Die Cut: Stars #2 and button Sizzlet

Thank you for visiting today and have a fabulous day! Remember your comments are always welcomed and enjoyed.

Paris Remembered Though Artistic Etchings

2010-07-21T04:30:00.000-07:00

I think I mentioned that I am going to the Stampin' Up Convention this year and I am very excited. I am so ready to take it ALL in. I have be very busy preparing my swaps and shoe box that the "Crazy Stamping Ladies" are doing on Saturday night. I also made 9 gifts for my fellow travels... I will post those on a later date. I would hate to spoil the surprise. When I saw the "Artistic Etchings" set I just had to use it for the swap because it brought back memories of a wonderful trip to Paris my Husband and I took 2 years ago. The Eiffel Tower is absolutely beautiful. We went right to the top...what a spectacular view of the city...breath taking!

The layout might look familiar... I used it a couple of months ago for a card workshop. Liked it so much that I had to us it again.

Stamps: Artistic Etching

Paper: Black, Very Vanilla, Riding Hood Red and Love Letter DSP

Inks: Black and Riding Hood Red

Punches: Eyelet Border

Assessores: Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Victoria Crochet Trim and Basic Rhinestones

Thank you for stopping by today....have a fabulous day!

Cards Workshop Sneak Peak

2010-07-13T06:30:00.000-07:00

I usually hold my monthly card workshop on the third Wednesday of each month, but this mouth I have to switch it to the 3rd Monday (July 19th) because I will be out of town. I am so excited because I get to go to the Stampin' Up! Convention. WOW WEEE! This is my very first one and will be going with 9 fellow Crazy Stamping Ladies. I have been very busy getting ready, boy is it a lot of work, making 30 swaps, 9 room mate gifts and preparing for a shoe box swap that the Crazy Stamping Ladies are having on the last day of convention. I am loving every minute of the anticipation of the convention. I hope to meet a lot of my blogger friends also. YIPPEE!

OK on to the sneak peak for this Mondays card workshop. This workshop will be great because I will be using a lot of the new products from the new 2010-2011 Stampin' Up! Idea Catalog.

If you live in the Simi Valley, California area and want to know more information about my card workshops, just leave me a comment or e-mail me.

Stop on by again to see the reveal NEXT Wednesday!

Thanks for visiting today and have a fantastic day!

It's Been Busy Around Here!

2010-07-03T06:30:00.000-07:00

Life has been very busy here since school let out a few weeks ago. We had my sister and her family visiting from Colorado for 10 days. We had a great time together. My girls really enjoy their cousins. My stamping room also doubles as a guest room so my access to the room was limited. Honestly in-between our day trips there wasn't any time to stamp. The day my sister leaves for home, the family is going on a 5 day camping trip to the beach. I love having my coffee in the morning watching the waves crash onto the shore.

I'm hoping to spend some quality time in my stamping room when I return and have some new posts to put up. The new Stampin Up catalog is fabulous! Bye for now!

Have a fabulous day!

Flower Made of Circles

2010-06-22T06:30:00.000-07:00

This is a card that I designed for the "Crazy Stamping Ladies" quarterly downline meeting. The challenge was set my me and it was to make your best card using any kind of 3D flower. I made my flower by layering different size circles on top of one another. I thought it was pretty cool.

Ink: Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Summer Sun, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie and Kaleidoscope DSP

Punches: 1" and 3/4 Circle and Large Oval

Accessories: Glitter, Circle chip board and Tempting Turquoise Brads

Die cuts: Flower Fusion and Swirls Scribbles

Thank you for visiting today and have a fabulous day! Remember your comments are always welcomed and enjoyed.

Wednesdays Card Reveal

2010-06-18T06:30:00.000-07:00

This past Wednesday was my monthly card making class. I had 13 ladies here ready to stamp. It was a great night, some of the gales stayed and chatted for a while... that is aways fun. I was unable to post a sneak peak this month because I was slight panic the night before to get the last card done. The group does a total of 6 cards, 2 each of 3 different designs. Here are the cards that we did.

Stamp: Birthday Bliss and On Your Birthday

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red, Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron and black

Paper: Rose Red, So Saffron Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie and Island Oasis DSP (Summer Mini)

Punches: 1 3/8, 1 3/4 Circle and Trio Flower

Accessories: Rose Red grosgrain ribbon and Tempting Turquoise brad

Stamps: Sweet Scoops (Summer Mini)

Ink: Creamy Caramel, Pixie Pink and Tempting Turquoise

Paper: Pixie Pink, Tempting Turquoise, Summer Sun, Whisper White and Kaleidoscope DSP

Punches: Itty Bitty Shapes and Scallop edge

Accessories: Bitty Buttons and Twine

Stamps: Thank You Kindly

Ink: Chocolate Chip and Crushed Curry

Paper:Chocolate Chip, Crushed Curry, Whisper White and Chocolate Chip DSP

Punches: Scallop Oval, Large Oval, Extra Large Fancy Flower and 1" Circle

Accessories: Summer Sun corduroy button, White grosgrain ribbon and Twine

Textured Embossing Folders: Dots and Square Lattice

Thank you for visiting today and have a fabulous day!

Remember your comments are always welcomed and enjoyed.

End Of Year Teacher Gift

2010-06-15T06:30:00.000-07:00

OK.... Is it bad that I am giving my daughters 2nd grade teacher a bottle of wine for the end of year gift? She may need a nice glass of wine to celebrate the end of school, I know I am. Along with the wine I gave her a Costco gift card, because she loves Costco and she visits once a week.

I made a hanging treat box that held a little card with the gift card inside. You can find the tutorial here. All the products used for this project are retired or about to be retired on June 30th. If you have any questions regarding supplies used, please write me a quick e-mail and I will be happy to get back to you.

Thank you for visiting today and have a fabulous day! Remember your comments are always welcomed and enjoyed.

Stationary Box

2010-06-10T06:30:00.000-07:00

Here is a cute stationary box that would make a memorable gift. It is filled with 5.5 x 4.25 and 3x3 cards, tags, address book, a pen and even a little place for stamps. This was made from the Petal Party Simply Scrapin kit and the coordinating Best Wishes and More stamp set. It is amazing how many projects you can do with one Simply Scrapin kit. These Kit contain coordinating paper and stickers that make any project fabulous. I was able to make this stationary box, all the items in my previous post "For the Love of Notes, plus I have lots of left overs. You can find a template for this stationary box here.

Remember if you want to get you hands on these two item before they go bye bye on June 30, 2120 you can do so by visiting my Stampin' Up website.

Thank you so much for stopping by today and have a fabulous day!

For the Love of Lists

2010-06-07T06:30:00.000-07:00

Are you a person who love to make lists? I know I am... I seem to get so much more accomplished when I have a list. Here is a fun gift idea for the list maker in your life. Inside this tin are various sized decorated note pads and clips with a pen.

I used Petal Party Simply Scrappin Kit with the coordinating Best Wishes & More stamp set. I am sad to report that these 2 items are among the items being retired on June 30th. You might what to get your hands on these.

Here are pictures of the individual items.

A little spiral bound note book

A medium sized spiral note book

Post-It note holder

Magnetic clips

Large Clip

Pad of paper with pen

Large paper clip

Make sure you come back on Wednesday. I am going to post a stationary box using the same Simply Scappin' Kit and stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by today and have a fabulous day!

Last Chance List Is Here!

2010-06-03T06:30:00.000-07:00

Well another Stampin Up year is coming to an end so that means it is time to say good bye to products in the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog. Check out the links below to see wants going bye bye June 30th. You'll have til then to get what what you want while supplies last! They go fast!

Last-Chance Stamps

Check the list today to see if any of your favorites are leaving, then place your order in my Online Store.

Last-Chance Accessories

Hundreds of accessories are being discontinued—order your favorites today before they’re gone forever! Accessories are only available while supplies last, so be sure to click the Shop Now button and check the list often.

Last-Chance Home Décor

Dozens of products from our Definitely Decorative line are being discontinued; check the list to see which ones you can’t live without, then place your order in my Online Store!

All Last Chance products are only available June 1-30. Order your favorites today!

Circle Circus Birthday!

2010-05-29T06:30:00.000-07:00

Here are a coordinating set of simple birthday cards using Circle Circus and the 2009-2010 in colors.

Stamp: Circle Circus

Ink: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry and Bermuda Bay

Paper: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP and Whisper White

Punches: Scallop Circle and 1 3/8, 1" Circles

Accessories:Twill Tape

Stamp: Circle Circus and On Your Birthday

Ink: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry and Bermuda Bay

Paper: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP and Whisper White

Punches: Scallop Circle, 1 3/8, 1 1/4,1", 3/4 Circles and Photo Corner

Accessories: 1/2" Melon Mambo Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon

Stamp: Circle Circus and Party Hearty

Ink: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Dusty Durango and Bermuda Bay

Paper: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, and Whisper White

Punches: Scallop Circle, 1 3/8, 1 1/4,1", 3/4 Circles and Word Window

Accessories: 1/2" Dusty Durango Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon and Button

Stamp: Circle Circus and On Your Birthday

Ink: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango and Bermuda Bay

Paper: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP and Whisper White

Punches: Scallop Circle, 1 3/8, 1 1/4,1", 3/4 Circles

Thank you so much for stopping by today. Have a fabulous day!

Graduation Cap Top Note Box

2010-05-22T06:30:00.000-07:00

A very close family friends son is graduating from college this June and we attended his fabulous graduation party last weekend. What does every graduate what...Money. I wanted to think of something creative to put the money in besides just sticking it in a card. I came up with this cute top note graduation cap box.

Here are a couple more pictures with different angles.

Card in the box.

From the top.

On the side.

The little card inside.

Stamp: Go, Graduate

Ink: Black, Staz-0n White and a verity of different color markers

Paper: Summer Sun, Elegant Eggplant and Whisper White

Punches: 1 3/4, 1 3/8, 1 1/4 Circles

Accessories: Yellow Embroidery Thread, Mini Library Clips and Summer Sun Corduroy Button.

Die: Top Note

Thank you so much for stopping by today. Have a fabulous Day!

Wednesdays Card Reveal

2010-05-21T06:30:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday to you all. I'm a lot happier now that I am up and running again. You see, my computer decided that it wanted to stop working for me on Saturday morning so I have been scrambling all week to get a new computer, install software and transfer files from old to new.

Fabulous time here on Wednesday night, I got to stamp with the ladies which is always fun.

This time of year is a great time to have graduation cards on hand.

Stamp: Go, Graduate

Ink: Black and a verity of different color markers

Paper: Not Quite Navy, Real Red, Crushed Curry and Whisper White

Punches: Star and 1 3/8, 1 1/4 Circles

Accessories: Real Red grosgrain ribbon, Mini Library Clips and Square Lattice Embossing Folder

Die: Alphabet Simple Numbers

Next is a Masculine Birthday Card which in my opinion are the hardest to design.

Stamp: Four Square and Party Hearty

Ink: Chocolate Chip and Aways Artichoke

Paper: Sage Shadow, Always Artichoke, Sahara Sand, Whisper White and To the Nines DSP

Punches: 1 1/4, 1 3/8 Square, 3/4 Circle, Corner Rounder and Spiral

Accessories: Aways Artichoke grosgrain ribbon and Twine

Lastly is a flowery soft colored Birthday.

Stamp: Watercolor Trio

Ink: Almost Amethyst, Pretty in Pink and Certainly Celery

Paper:

Almost Amethyst, Pretty in Pink

, Whisper White and Tea Party DSP

Punches: Large Oval and Scallop Oval

Accessories: So Saffron Brad

Die: Floral Fusion

Hope you enjoyed coming by today. I love to hear comments, they keep me motivated.

Have a fabulous day!

Third Wednesday's Cards

2010-05-14T06:30:00.000-07:00

Next week is the 3rd Wednesday of May, so you know what that means... food, drink, great friends and card making.
Here is a little sneak peek of the card that we will be doing. I will be posting all 3 cards on Friday the 21st, so make sure you come back for the reveal. All card are designed to be made in 10 minutes or less.

If you live in the Simi Valley, California area and want to know more information about my card workshops, just leave me a comment or e-mail me.

Thanks for visiting today and have a fantastic day!

Water Color Trio

2010-05-13T06:30:00.000-07:00

Well I was right! My camera did fail me, it was turning all my blues to green. My wonderful husband and children bought me a new one for Mothers Day. Its nice to see my blues again.

Water Color Trio is a very pretty set from the new Summer Mini. It is a must have for any stampers collection. Here are 2 cards that I did for the CSL (Crazy Stamping Ladies) card challenge. The challenge was to make your best 3x6 card using only brown, blue and orange.

Stamp: Water Color Trio

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Taken with Teal, Chocolate Chip and Close to Coco.

Paper: Retired DSP, Pumpkin Pie, Taken with Teal and Whisper White

Punches: Scallop Boarder

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon and Corduroy Button, Twine and Jumbo Eyelets

Here is card #2

Stamp: Water Color Trio

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Not Quite Navy, Chocolate Chip, Close to Coco and Bashful Blue

Paper: Bella Bleu DSP, Pumpkin Pie, Not Quite Navy, Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Corduroy Button, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon and Square Lattice Textured Embossing Folder

Water Color Trio is a 7 piece set $22.95 wood mount, $16.95 clear mount (clear mount blocks sold separately) Chick here to place your On-Line order.

Thank you so much for stopping by today and as always have a fabulous day!

Go, Graduate

2010-05-07T06:30:00.000-07:00

Another really cute set that you will find in the NEW Stampin' Up Summer Mini Catalog is called "Go, Graduate". Since Graduation season is just around the corner, you might want to get your hands on this set to WOW your graduate with a hand made card... what can be better than that?

Here are a few cards that I did for my cousin who lives in Germany.

Stamp: Go, Graduate

Ink: Black and verity of Stampin' and Write markers

Paper: Almost Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Green Galore, Bashful Blue and Whisper White

Punches: 1 3/4, 1 3/8, 1 1/4 and 1" Circle

Accessories: Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and Mini Library Clips

For the Girl Graduate

Stamp: Go, Graduate

Ink: Black

Paper: Retired DSP, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Barley Banana, Pink Passion, Lovely Lilac and Whisper White

Punches: 1" Circle

Die Cuts: Simple Numbers and Stars #2

Accessories: Rhinestone Brads and Mini Library Clips

For the Boy Graduate

Stamp: Go, Graduate

Ink: Black

Paper: Retired DSP, Night of Navy, Brocade Blue, Bordering Blue, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel and Whisper White

Punches: 1" Circle

Die Cuts: Simple Numbers and Stars #2

Accessories: Jumbo Brads and Mini Library Clips

Go, Graduate is a 8 piece set $19.95 wood mount, $14.95 clear mount (clear mount blocks sold separately) Chick here to place your On-Line order.

Thank you so much for stopping by today and as always have a fabulous day!