Mojo Monday Card Sketch

     Not sure how anyone else deals with this situation, but, I sometimes struggle to come up with a card design.  I tend to CASE a lot of cards from other stampers.  Lately, though, I'm trying to challenge myself not to do that.  That's when blogs like Mojo Monday come in handy.  Every Monday they post a new sketch challenge. Like this one.

      Today, I decided to try it and share what I came up with.

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     For the card base I used Sweet Sugarplum, which is one of the new 2016-2018 In Colors.  I also used the new Glimmer Papers from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  Aren't they so pretty?!  

 
     Speaking of Sale-A-Bration, time is almost up to choose your own free items.  The deadline is March 31st.  So hurry and place your order.  You can view the catalogs and place your order here.

Products Used

Cardstock:   Whisper White, Sweet Sugarplum, 6 x 6 Glimmer Paper

Ink Pads:      Basic Black

Stamp Sets:  Balloon Adventures

Tools:            Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits Dies, Big Shot   
                      

Card Club

It's time for our monthly card club.  Thursday, March 9th at 10 am and the second class at 2pm.

You will make 3 each of 3 designs for a total of  9 cards.  Class fee is $20.  All supplies included, except adhesive.  You must provide your own adhesive. I recommend also bringing a bone folder, paper snips, and paper trimmer if you have them.  If not, no problem, I don't mind sharing.  

If you are interested in attending please text me at 775-621-8655.  You are also welcome to book your own private class for you and your friends.

Another FREE Stamp Set

The stamp set used on this card is the Avant Garden set from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  This is yet another set you can choose as a free item when you purchase $50 in product. 

I did not have the right color ribbon to place on the bottom half of the card so I improvised.  Instead I used the squiggly lines thinlit from the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies set.  However, it seemed too wide so I cut a small portion off.  It made the card look complete.

I really like the simplicity of this card.  This was an easy card to create, which goes to show, you don't have to come up with an elaborate design to create something decent.  Sometimes simple is best. 

My Product List:

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White
Stamps: Avant Garden (Sale-A-Bration)
Ink: Old Olive, Watermelon Wonder
Accessories: Swirly Squiggles Thinlits Dies, Linen Thread, Stampin Dimensionals

February Card Club

     Hello Stampers, I'd like to invite you to my Monthly Card Club, Thursday, February 9th.  First class starts at 10am, and then another starts at 2pm. Also, Saturday, February 11th at 2pm.  If you are interested in making these cards but are not able to make it for these dates and times, just let me know.  I am flexible and always ready to stamp 😊

 The Details:  
 
     You will be making three each of three different designs for a total of nine cards.  You will also be making a surprise 3D project for Valentines.  Club fee is $20.  All supplies will be provided, however, you will need to provide your own adhesive.  I would suggest Stampin' Up's Snail Adhesive which you can purchase here. There's also a few tools you may want to bring to class; Bone Folder, Paper Snips, and Paper Trimmer.  I do have these on hand for you to use, but if you would like to have your own these items can be purchased from me here.

     Please let me know in advance if you will be attending so I can have plenty of supplies ready for each person.  Card Club is held at my house, 3135 W Tycana Road. 

     






     

Busy Little Bee

Tomorrow is my Open House to kick start my business (again).  So, I've been a very busy little bee this week making several samples to display. I'm having such a good time experimenting with all the new stamp sets I've recently ordered from the 2017 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs.  I'm having a blast!!!  

For this card I used Designer Series Paper, Cupcakes & Carousels, for the background.  This is actually the 6" x 6" paper stack.  It has 48 sheets: 4 each of 12 double-sided designs.  So many nice colors to work with in this pack.

I also created my own background on this banner piece using old olive ink and the "grid" stamp from the Timeless Textures stamp set in our current annual catalog. And then I smudged old olive ink around the edges as well.   I especially like how matting each layer with basic black cardstock makes each one stand out individually. Very pleased with how this card turned out.  

What's been keeping you busy this week?

*The design for this card came from a card sketch I found on Mojo Monday blog.  Lots of good sketches there.


My project supply list:

Cardstock: Basic Black, So Saffron, Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Designer Series Paper: Cupcakes & Carousels paper stack
Stamps: Timeless Textures, Dragonfly Dreams
Ink Pads: Old Olive, Basic Black
Misc: Layering Circles Framelits Dies, Rhinestones, Stampin Dimensionals
  

 

Lots of Love Card

Here is another card done with a stamp set from the 2017 Occasions catalog.  Absolutely love this color combo for Valentines.  Using Pool Party cardstock breaks up the traditional red, pink, and white combo and gives it a unique look.  My favorite part of this card is the mini envelope which is made out of a sheet of vellum and stuffed full of hearts.  That goes perfectly with the sentiment "love you lots" .  

Stampin' Up! has made paper crafting easy and more fun with all the Thinlits dies that coordinate with stamp sets.  And when you purchase them as a bundle you will save 10%.  Click here to shop for all the available bundles in the 2017 Occasions catalog.

My project supply list:

Cardstock: Pool Party, Real Red, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Vellum
Designer Series Paper Stack: Sending Love
Stamps: Sealed With Love
Ink Pad: Basic Black
Accessories: Love Notes Framelits dies, Owl Punch (for hearts)

 



Thank you for stopping by and Happy Stamping!!!

Lift Me Up

I am having way too much fun playing with the new products from the Occasions Catalog.  I used the stamp set Lift Me Up (#142893 wood mount/#142896 clear mount) for this card. It is one of my favorites.  The possibilities with this set are endless.  And I've only just begun.  This stamp set also has a set of  coordinating thinlits dies, Up & Away (#142748). The thinlits can also be used without the stamps, making them even more versatile.  How exciting is that?!  When you purchase the stamp set and thinlits as a bundle (#144711 wood mount or #144712 clear mount) you will save 10%. 

I almost forgot.  The matching Designer Series Paper pack, Carried Away (#143608) was also used on this card.  This is a fabulous item you can receive as a free gift when you place a $50 order (before shipping and tax), courtesy of the Sale-A-Bration promotion going on until March 31st.  

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I'm sure you will have as much fun as I am having with this fabulous set.  Happy Stamping!!

My product list:

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Mint Macaron, Peekaboo Peach, Whisper White
Designer Series Paper: Carried Away (Sale-A-Bration)
Ink: Night of Navy
Stamps: Lift Me Up
Accessories: Up & Away Thinlits Dies, Brights Sequin Assortment
 

It's Sale-A-Bration!!

It's that time of year for... a Sale-A-Bration!!!

Do you love free products? From now until March 31 you can earn a free gift from the Sale-A-Bration catalog for every $50 you purchase (total before shipping and tax).  If you purchase $100 in product you can choose 2 free gifts from the SAB catalog.  $150 will get you 3 free gifts from the SAB catalog, and so on.  This fabulous promotion ends March 31, so click the images below and start shopping.

Choose free items from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog

Shop new product from the Occasions Catalog

Watch this video for inspiration from the current Occasions catalog

     If you do not currently have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and would like an Occasions or Sale-A-Bration catalog, I'd be happy to get one to you.  Email me your name and address and I'll get them sent out.