Stampin' Mama: A mama that stamps

Stampin' Up Patio Party paper card

Lately, I got to Pinterest when I'm looking for card ideas. With being back to work full time, along with working on a degree, and taking care of a family, I don't have as much time to stamp as I used to. I don't always have a lot of time to think up new layout ideas and color combos. I love that I can find ideas on Pinterest and then tweak them a bit to work with the supplies I have on hand. Pinterest has been so helpful in coming up with cards for my once-a-month stamp club. This card is one of the cards we did for stamp club this past Sunday night. The original is HERE on Pinterest. Unfortunately, the watermark is too hard to see and when clicking on the picture,  I get an error page so I'm not sure who to credit. My stamp club member ladies loved the design!

The larger of the squares are cut at 1.25 x 1.25 inches and the small squares are cut at 1 x 1 inch. I used a corner rounder punch to round only two of the corners on each. The top square is put on with a Stampin' Dimensional (pop-dot) and the rounded corners are curled up a bit. I used the Patio Party designer series paper and one of the Rich Razzleberry buttons from the Sale-a-bration button and ribbon pack. I used two Stampin' Dimentionals for the  button so that it stood up enough on the card. 

Supplies: Regal Rose, Whisper White, and So Saffron cardstock; Patio Party designer series paper; Scallop Border punch; Corner rounder punch; Stampin' Dimensionals; Sycamore Street ribbon and button pack; Basic  Black ink; Apothocary Art stamp set.

Stampin' Up Butterfly card

This month's stamp club included this sweet butterfly "Thank You" card. I found the original card (made by Krystal De Leeuw) on Pinterest. I tweaked the design a bit and love how it came out. Just that little bit of dimension by popping the small embossed butterflies up from the punched butterflies beneath, along with folding their wings in, brings this card to life. 

I appreciate there being snow on the ground in winter because it really keeps things lit up. It's much easier to look at then brown and gray. However, I'm over winter now and would love to move on to spring and butterflies. 

All supplies Stampin' Up: Just Believe stamp set; Marina Mist, Baja Breese, Rich Razzleberry, Not Quite Navy, and Whisper White cardstock; Rich Razzleberry ink; Butterfly Embosslits die, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Labels Framelets, and Big Shot machine; Elegant Butterfly punch; pearls, Patio Party and Sycamore Street patterned paper; Stampin' Dimensionals. 

Stampin' Up Band-aid card

At my stamp club last month, we created this adorable "get well" card. I can't, for the life of me, find the original card that I saw with this set up so if you recognize the sketch, please let me know so I can give credit where credit is due. I originally found the card on Pinterest but it seems that I never pinned it. 

I've seen cards with real band-aids on them, but for some reason, that really makes me feel icky to look at.  I created this fake band-aid using the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder. Very easy!

I cut a 3 1/2 x 1 inch wide strip of Creamy Caramel cardstock (which is now retired, but so close to the color of a band-aid) but you could probably use Crumb Cake cardstock. The corners are rounded with a corner rounder punch. The middle piece of the band-aid is 1 x 1 inch square. I sponged around the edges of the band-aid pieces with Crumb Cake ink. 

I embossed the Whisper White layer with the new Chevron embossing folder. The rest of my supplies include:  S ummer Starfruit, Marina Mist, Creamy Caramel, and Whisper White cardstock, Perfect Polka Dot and Chevron embossing folders, Big Shot die cutting machine, Labels Framelets, Word Play set, Crumb Cake and Basic Black ink,  Stampin' Dimensionals, Gumball Green  stitched ribbon, Sycamore Street patterned paper. 

Make-Your-Own Valentine's Kits

Featuring hand-crocheted hearts, felt flowers, and a matching mailbox!

 

So fast, so easy and so fun!

Everything you need to create adorable Valentines card is included in this easy kit. It even comes with a mailbox to carry them to school or work and serves for a great place for others to deliver their Valentine's cards to you!

This kit is ONLY $18.95!

This kit includes:

* 12 cardstock cards (6 each of 2 different colors)
* 12 hand-crocheted hearts (colors may vary)
* Patterned paper and cardstock all cut and prepped - ready to use! (patterns may vary)
* Stampin' Dimensionals and Glue Dots
* Metal Mailbox (color may vary - red, white and pink)
* Ribbon & punched embellishments
(the only thing you'll need to provide is double-sided adhesive)

Everything you need to create 12 beautiful cards and a matching mailbox is included in this ONE KIT!

Get your kit for only $18.95!

Kits are ready to shipwithin 1-2 business days so make sure to order right away to have your Valentine's cards ready for the big day!

Make- Your-Own Valentines Kit - $18.95
(plus $3 shipping)

Order two kits and get a DISCOUNT!

2 Valentines Card Kits - $34.90 (SAVE $3.00!)
(plus $6 shipping)

Felt Flower Valentines Kit

This set of 12 precious felt flower valentines are a unique way to show your love and affection to your friends and loved ones this Valentine's Day. They also make the perfect Valentine's for your kids to bring to school and give to friends and teachers. 

This set is fully prepped so all you need to supply is some glue sticks and a hot glue gun for a fun time of Valentine-making. When you're done, put your name and the name of your recipient on the sweet little tag, give your Valentine's and watch the person's face light up when they receive it. 

Each kit includes:

* 12 Dumdum pops
* 12 ribbons
* 12 stamped tags
* 48 felt flowers (prepped with punched holes)
* Directions

Felt Flowers Valentine's Kit - $18.95
(plus $3 shipping)

Order two kits and get a DISCOUNT!

2 Felt Flowers Valentines Kits - $34.90 (SAVE $3.00!) 
(plus $6 shipping)

Would you like me to make them for you?

If you really love the look of these Valentine's but don't have the time to make them yourself, let me make them for you!

You can purchase either kit completely made for you. All you'll have to do is sign your name and give your Valentine's.

Finished Felt Flower Valentine's 
$24.00 (plus $3 shipping)

Finished Valentine's Cards & Mailbox 
$24.00 (plus $3 shipping)

Any questions? Email me at [email protected]

Papillon Potpourri and Baskets & Blooms Baby Shower Gift

I went to a baby shower on Saturday and when I go to an event bearing a gift, I love to go handmade all the way. It's been a while since I've posted here on my blog, but I'm trying to get back in the habit, so for this post, I have 4 different projects to show. 

I recently got the Papillon Potpourri set and the Elegant Butterfly punch to match and CASEd this card from Wendy Fassbender to use at my Stamp Club last week. I tweaked the design just a bit but love her overall concept. Of course, I also adore anything in rainbow order so as soon as I saw her card, I was all over it. This made a great club project and was simple to prep for. Wendy used punches for her squares but since I don't have both sizes of the square punches, I just used my paper cutter and that worked just fine...and fast!

I had a plain white handled bag that I dressed up for the gifts I made. I went very simplistic with this due to time and also because I think that sometimes less is more.

I used the Elegant Butterfly punch to make a rainbow assortment of butterflies for both sides of the bag. For the clouds, I used the scallop circle punch and cut them in half. I folded the wings of the butterflies in and used a little bit of 2-Way glue on the middle of them to stick them to the bag. I love how they look like they're flying across the bags and fluttering their wings. 

Aren't these little booties so adorable? I found the pattern for the booties in a local Ben Franklin's store and fell in love with them because they were so cute and because they were made with felt. Hand stitching on felt is one of my most favorite things to do. It's so therapeutic. The pattern calls for machine sewing the booties, but I love doing that blanket stitch and all the embroidery work. I used the Baskets & Blooms Big Shot die to cut out the little flowers and I hand cut the leaves.

My friend loved them, by the way!

2 Online Classes for the Price of 1

Creative Photo Gifts & Packaging Extravaganza

 

With the holidays right around the corner, we're all looking for the perfect gift for our friends and family. We're also looking for ways to do this economically. I have the solution for some of your gifts and packaging needs this holiday season and I've made it an economical purchase for you, too!

Fast, fun and easy projects that are perfect for holiday gifts and fabulous packaging for you to use for all of your gifts this season - I've got them both for you!

I'm offering 2 of my most popular online courses (as well as the Tutorial CD option) for a deep discount! You can now get both classes for the price of ONE!

• Creative Photo Gifts
• Packaging Extravaganza

 

This class is already fully loaded to the class site for instant access. No waiting! You can get started right away on your gifts and packaging for the holiday season.

 

2 for the price of 1

For the price of one class, you get BOTHthe "Creative Photo Gifts" and "Packaging Extravaganza" classes!

You'll get a total of 10 project tutorials for the price of 5!

Through Monday, Dec. 7th, you can purchase this class at a $2 discount! 

2 for 1 Online Class - $23.95

(class will be $25.95 on Dec. 8th)

 

This class is already fully loaded to the class site for instant access. No waiting! You can get started right away on your gifts and packaging for the holiday season.

Tutorial CD option - READY TO SHIP!

You also have the option to purchase this course as a Tutorial CD! By choosing this option, you can have the convenience of having this entire class, plus the PDF files, all loaded onto one CD and saving space on your hard drive!

2 for 1 Class Tutorial CD: $29.95

 Price includes shipping and Tutorial CDs are ready to ship!

Once you've registered, you'll receive an invitation granting you special "student only" access to the course site so that you can start getting your "creative groove on!" 

The Creative Photo Gifts & Packaging Extravaganza courses will rock your creative world......and the best thing about it is that you probably already have almost everything you need for these projects......and you can make them over and over again!

"Sewing with Stampin' Up Fabrics" 1st e-book is here!

Introducing the "Sewing with Stampin' Up Fabrics"

e-book series

With school just around the corner, along with those of us that like to pack our lunch for work, this reusable Lunch-To-Go Ensemble is perfect for those that need to carry lunch on the go. And you'll be "going green" because everything in this ensemble is machine washable!

With Stampin' Up's exclusive Designer Series fabrics that match our colors and patterned papers, you can create beautifully coordinated projects in your paper crafting and also as sewn fabric projects.

The "Sewing with Stampin' Up Fabrics" e-book series will show you, step-by-step, how to use Stampin' Up's gorgeous fabric collections to create easy and unique projects that are perfectly color coordinated. 

 

Only $14.95 for e-book!

The first in the "Sewing with Stampin' Up Fabrics" series, the "Lunch-To-Go Ensemble" e-book is ready for download and includes 4 step-by-step, full color photo tutorials to make each of the projects in this ensemble:

• Lined Lunch Bag
• Lined Sandwich Wrap
• Lined Snack Pouch
• Fabric Napkin

This ensemble features Stampin' Up's new Spice Cake Designer Series Fabrics and buttons. For only $14.95 for this amazing e-book, that's only $3.73 for each project!

Lunch-To-Go Ensemble e-book - $14.95

 

As a long-time sewer and 10-year Stampin' Up demonstrator, I know that you'll love this new e-book that brings a new dimension to using Stampin' Up products!

Thanks for all the comments in the give-away and the great lunch ideas! The winner for the give-away is comment #18 - Sandi Dailey

Posted by: Sandi Dailey | August 24, 2011 at 07:55 PM

I need all the help I can get when it comes to using SU's fabrics. I've bought them all (some more than once) -- so I hope I win your free e-book. My favorite food for lunch is a peanut butter and "butter" sandwitch on soft white bread!!

Sewing with Stampin' Up Fabrics

I recently got some of Stampin' Up's new fabric that's going to be released in the Holiday Mini Catalog and put together a cute ensemble of lunch-to-go accessories. The new matching buttons were the perfect finish! 

I am totally digging the way they all turned out! I'm starting my first semester of college in a few weeks (yes, at 34 years old, I'm starting college and I'm SO excited) and I'm taking two classes a week on campus. My classes fall right over lunch time so this ensemble is a chic way to take my lunch with me and eat at the park across the street after class. 

I am so in love with those big, huge buttons! And the colors.....so yummy!

I've been working on an e-book for this ensemble, which will be available next week (and it's only going to be $14.95!).

3 Days Only - FREE SHIPPING on Stampin' Up orders!

Free shipping on orders of $60 or more!

The new catalog is out and what better time to get some new goodies than during a FREE SHIPPING special!

From today through 9 pm Eastern Time on Friday, July 29th, you can get FREE SHIPPING on your order of $60 or more! 

Also, any orders of $150 or more receives the FREE Hostess Benefits!

Click here to see the new catalog online...

The Summer Mini Catalog will soon be gone!

The Summer Mini Catalog has been a huge hit, but it will soon be gone.

If you've had your eyes on the fabulous sets and accessories in this catalog, don't wait too long or it will be too late.

Grab a cold drink and start going through your wish list because with FREE SHIPPING on orders of $60 or more (no matter which catalog you order from), this is the perfect time to get what you've been wishing for.

Click here to see the Summer Mini Catalog online....

 

Here's how it works...

Place an order ANY TIME from 9 am Wednesday, NoJuly 27th, through 9 pm Friday, July 29th and get FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $60 and over!

Orders MUST be called or emailed to me to get the FREE shipping.
I'll also be having a PRIZE DRAWING for everyone participating in this "FREE SHIPPING" Special!

One winner will be drawn at random on Friday night to receive a FREE Summer Eats & Paper Treats E-book!

There are 2 ways to order during this "Black Friday" Special:

• Email me at: [email protected]
• Call me at: 802-877-2296 (home) or 401-391-6900 (cell)

There are 3 ways to pay:

• Pay with your Visa Card
• Pay with your MasterCard
• Pay with your Discover Card

Remember - orders MUST be called or emailed to me to get the FREE shipping.

This "FREE SHIPPING" Special ends at 9 pm, Friday, July 29th.

** Any orders over $150 will qualify for hostess benefits.
** All orders are shipped direct through UPS.

Happy Summer Crafting!

Online Open House! Free shipping!

We got 10 inches of snow on Friday, which meant that I has to cancel my annual Sale-a-bration Open House event here at my studio. 

Since the event was canceled, I know there are many of you that wanted to come and see some new techniques along with making a couple of projects made with new product. Now with this turning into an ONLINE Open House event, even those of you that are far away or couldn't make it can take part AND I'm making 2 projects for everyone that places an order through my ONLINE Open House event! The only thing I can't send you is the brownie sundae. No worries, I'll eat it for you!

It's Sale-a-bration time and that means FREE sets and accessories! I'll be using SAB sets in the projects, along with some new Occasions Mini Catalog products.

Read on to find out what's in store with this ONLINE Open House event and how you can earn door prize tickets for some AWESOME prizes!

Click here to view the Sale-a-bration Catalog online!

Get FREE shipping on orders of $75 or more!*

Plus....

Earn Door Prize Tickets!!!
* If you're a past hostess = 1 Ticket 

* For each $25 in ordered catalog merchandise = 1 Ticket 

* Promise to bring a canned good or non-perishable item to your Local Food Shelf or drop-off area (did you know that 1 out of every 6 Americans goes to bed hungry every night?) = 1 Ticket

* full tax applies on orders that qualify for free shipping special

I'll draw a winning name by random draw and the winner will receive a FREE stamp set!

Here's how it works:

Email me or call me with your order anytime by Monday, February 28th at 9 pm (Eastern Time).

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 802-877-2296

~ Orders of $75 or more will receive FREE shipping (* full tax applies). 
~ ALL orders will receive 2 FREE handmade projects.
~ Receive a FREE Sale-a-bration item for each $50 in catalog merchandise you order (before tax & shipping).

Payment accepted by:

• MasterCard
• Visa
• Discover

 Orders must be placed by 9 pm (Eastern Time) Monday, February 28th.

The Occasions Mini Catalog is here!

Everyone that places an order during my ONLINE Open House event will receive the 2 handmade projects that I planned for the event at my studio. I'll be using new items from the Occasions Mini Catalog, so you don't want to miss out!

 

 

Click here to view the Occasions Mini Catalog online

Happy Shopping!