September Stamp Camp Samples Day #2

Here are the next three samples from the September Stamp Camp. This first card is done with the Beary Best Friends and Beary Nice Wishes stamp sets. These sets are a result of the new partnership SU has with Build-a-bear. These items, along with others, were introduced in the Holiday Mini. The designer paper is Pawsitively Perfect, also from the Build-a-Bear line. The bear image was stamped 2 times, once on Confetti White and once on the designer paper. We cut out the designer dress and placed it over the white one. This is called Paper Piecing. The squiggles are freehand doodles. The clip on the top is a 1/2" Library Clip.

This next project is a super cute Pumpkin Box. I cased the idea from Inking Idaho, however I change the box piece of the pattern to make the box bigger. Plus we made ours Jack-O-Lanterns. The actual pumpkin parts are made by layering 5 Wide Oval punches together.

The last card for today is another Thanksgiving Card. We used the Autumn Days stamp set. When I first saw this set I wasn't sure I liked it. However I have found is to fabulous and easy to work with. The EnFrancais background striped was cased from on SCS. The bird is inked in Crushed Curry and then we used Dusty Durango and Chocolate Chip markers to add color to it. The sponge was first done in Close to Cocoa and then Durango.

Check again tomorrow for 3 more Stamp Camp Samples.

Retired Stamp Set Sale

I have finally organized all my retired stamp sets to sell. You can see the sets individually photographed HERE

They are all priced and ready for a new home. If you are in the local area you can pick the stamp up. I also ship USPS Priority Shipping. I charge actual shipping costs. Forms of payment accepted are paypal, money order or cash (pickup only).

Email me with any questions and to verify availability. Happy Shopping!!

September Stamp Camp Projects

Here are the first 3 of 12 projects we did at my stamp camp last month. Check back tomorrow for the next 3.

I love the new Shimmer Paint that is in the Holiday Mini catalog. This first card utilizes the Frost White Shimmer Paint. We inked up the Delightful Decorations stamps with Old Olive and Real Red, then we dabbed the shimmer paint on the inked stamp with a Sponge Dauber. This mixed the ink with the paint. Then the images were stamped and punched out with the new Ornament Punch. LOVE this stamp set/Punch Combo!!! The paper used is the Christmas Cocoa from the Holiday Mini. The ribbon is from the Mistletoe Ribbon Originals also in the mini.

This Halloween Treat is done with the Sweet Centers and Treat Cups from the Holiday Mini. These cups are so cute and easy to use. I found this project on Inking Idaho's blog. She came up with the idea to create a slider so that you can get the treats in and out of the card with ease.

Inside, and Inside with Slider Open

The last project for today is a card that we did for Thanksgiving using the Falling Leaves Stamp set. The colors used were Ruby Red, More Mustard, Always Artichoke, and Soft Suede. The background stamp used was Sanded.

See you tomorrow with 3 more Stamp Camp Samples.

Fun Find

I saw these lollipops at a local store and thought they were cute. When I got home I realized they are nearly identical in size to the pirate skull in the Pirate Time stamp set. So I stamped the two pirate hats, cut them out and glued them to the front of the lollipop packaging. Super Simple!!

Check back tomorrow. I have my September Stamp Camp samples ready to post.

August Stamp Club Samples

Sorry for the delay in posting these. Life has gotten in the way of my stamping- How dare it!! lol

This card is one that I had planned out in my mind since June. I love this Circle Circus set and I finally had time to make a Topiary with it. The colors used are Soft Suede, Old Olive and Always Artichoke. We used some of the new Ribbon Originals and Cottage Wall Designer Paper. The pot and accent layers are done in Rich Razzleberry.

This next card uses the new Simple Snowflake stamp and matching punch. I love it when SU makes punches to go with their images. We stamped the background using Versamark and brayered over the top to execute the resist technique.

For these last two cards I turned to SCS and cased one from kspiv and my blog sisters. Unfortunately I lost my slip of paper that had the blog listed with the "Thinking of You" card. Thank you ladies for your inspiration!! We used the Autumn Days set, which has really grown on me. It is very versatile and easy to use.

As you can see, we focused on simple cards that can be done in large quantities easily. I wouldn't want to make 100 topiary cards, but the other ones can all be created quickly but still look great.

Baby Shower Samples

Wow, I have been so busy. We were out and about most of the summer and then school, dance and soccer started. Things have been crazy. Did I mention that I sent my oldest off to her first day of Kindergarten. Sniff sniff, I am so proud of her!! Here are a few things that I did for a baby shower I hosted recently. Darn it, I didn't save a copy of the invitation to post. If I can find one I will post later. I will post my August Stamp Club samples in the next couple of days.

The colors for the baby shower were pink and brown, my favs. I use almost exclusive Stampin' Up! products generally. For these projects I went through all my scraps including some non SU stuff that I never use. It was nice to be able to use some stuff and make room for my new SU stuff.

This is a wreath I made and hung on the front door.

Here is a front and back picture of the diaper cake I made. The butterflies were made with the SU Exclusive Butterfly die in the Big Shot. The ribbon is the now retired Chocolate Chip satin ribbon and Pink Pirouette super wide grosgrain layered together. All the butterflies have 3 Pretties Kit Pearls in the center of them.

Lastly, I used my exclusive SU pennant die to make a, "It's a Girl" sign. At the party I flanked it with pink and chocolate balloons.

Decor Elements- Butterflies

Here is a sample of the Decor' Elements used in my house. My daughter loves pink and these butterflies were the perfect addition to her room. Her walls are super light pink, almost white, so it's a bit hard to see the white elements however they are there. The DE are very easy to put up an equally easy to take down, which is perfect when you expect to change things from time to time. They also don't damage walls so they are perfect for Dorm Rooms, Apartments, Offices etc.