Stampin Up Wonderland Class Card

Stampin Up Holiday Catalog 2015 Sneak Peek / Preorder / Small Haul

Stampin Up All About Sugar Fry Box

Stampin Up Sprinkles of Life Ice Cream Cone Class Card

Stampin Up You've Got This Watercolor Flower Class Card

Stampin Up Floral Wings Butterfly Class Card

Check out my July 2015 class card video #1.

Stampin Up You've Got It Watercolor Flower Card

This card is from my July 2015 card class. I used the You've Got This stamp set, heat embossing, and Aqua painters with classic Stampin' ink pads to create this card.

Card Recipe:

Calypso Coral Cardstock 8-1/2"x5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"

Crumb Cake Cardstock 5"x3-3/4"

Shimmery White Cardstock 4-3/4"x3-1/2"

Accessories:

Versa Mark ink pad

White embossing powder

Heat tool

Calypso Coral ink pad

Pear Pizzaz ink pad

Aqua painters

Calypso Coral seam binding ribbon

Adhesive

Scissors

Floral Wings Butterfly Card

This card is from my July 2015 Stampin Up stamp class. I used the Floral Wings hostess stamp set & Bold Butterfly framelits with the Big Shot machine to create this card.

Card Recipe:

Night of Navy Cardstock 8-1/2"x5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"

Whisper White Cardstock 5-1/4"x4"

Accessories:

Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin' Pad

Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons

Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine

Mini Glue Dots

Stampin' Dimensionals

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Mojo Monday 399

I always wanted to use a sketch to create a card. Here is the card I made using the Mojo Monday sketch 399. I used my Paper Pumpkin kit & other Stampin Up products to create this card. The colors & designs work so well together.

SU New Products

Check out some of the sneak peak products from the upcoming Stampin Up 2015-2016 Idea Book & Catalog.

Paper Pumpkin Extra Cards and Mini Cards

Leah and I had a blast with the May 2015 Paper Pumpkin kit. I made extra cards and mini cards using the kit and other Stampin Up products. I love the new In colors for 2015-2017. They are very vibrant and fun.

Paper Pumpkin May 2015 Projects with Extra Cards & Project Life Page

Paper Pumpkin May 2015

Leah made a small gift bag, birthday card, and stamped an envelope using the May Paper Pumpkin kit. She did it all by herself and I'm so proud of her.

Sheltering Tree Card

Paper Pumpkin 24-Hour Deal

Sheltering Tree

This card is from my April 2015 card class. I used the Sheltering Tree photopolymer stamp set. This tree reminds me of the beautiful Jacaranda trees in upcountry Maui.

Card Recipe:

Wisteria Wonder card stock 8-1/2"x5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"

Crumb Cake card stock 5"x3-3/4"

Whisper White card stock 4-3/4"x3-1/2"

Accessories:

Wisteria Wonder ink pad

Crumb Cake ink pad

Pistaccio Pudding ink pad

Acrylic blocks 

Easter Basket

I made these Easter baskets using the Berry Basket die. I used the For Peeps Sake stamp set to add a design to the basket. These baskets can be made in different colors to coordinate with a theme. They make great favors.

Basket Recipe:

Naturals White Card Stock

Daffodil Delight Card Stock

Accessories:

Big Shot machine

Magnetic Platform

Handheld stapler

Bone folder

Paper Pumpkin March 2015 Review, Extra Cards, & Project Life Scrapbook Page

Wedding Card

I made this wedding card for 2 great friends. I used the Something Lacy background stamp, Butterfly Basics stamp set, and Something to Say stamp set. I added sparkle with heat embossing.

Card Recipe:

Lost Lagoon Cardstock 8-1/2"x5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"

Whisper White Cardstock 5-1/4x4"

Accessories:

Versa mark ink pad

Lost Lagoon ink pad

Big Shot machine

Magnetic Platform

Butterflies Thinlits Dies

Heat Tool

Iridescent Ice embossing powder

Embossing Buddy

Lost Lagoon 3/8" stitched satin ribbon

Basic Jewels Pearls

Basic Jewels Rhinestones

Stampin Dimensionals

Stampin Up Weekly Deals 2/3/15-2/9/15

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Sheltering Tree Card

The Sheltering Tree stamp set is photopolymer and so easy to use.  I stamped off for the first layer. Then I turned the stamp slightly clockwise and inked and stamped it a second time. I will be using this stamp set at my next card class.

Card Recipe:

Costal Cabana cardstock 8-1/2"x5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4".

Whisper White 5-1/4"x4"

Accessories:

Costal Cabana ink pad

Crumb Cake ink pad

Acrylic blocks (E, E, H)

Project Life corner rounder

Linen Thread

Mini Cards made with Paper Pumpkin February 2015 Kit

I made these 3"x3" cards using the stamps and baker's twine from the Paper Pumpkin February 2015 kit and other Stampin Up products.

Card Recipe:

Card base 6"x3"

Whisper White card front 2-3/4"x2-3/4"

Front left: Strawberry Slush & Blushing Bride ink, Blushing Bride flower from Artisan Embellishment Kit

Front right: Blackberry Bliss & So Saffron ink, Blackberry Bliss trim from Artisan Embellishment Kit

Back left: Bermuda Bay & Pistaccio Pudding ink, Bermuda Bay Baker's Twine

Back middle: Pool Party & Tangerine Tango, Baker's Twine from Paper Pumpkin Kit

Back right: Island Indigo & Sahara Sand

Paper Pumpkin February 2015

Check out the Paper Pumpkin kit for February 2015.  I also share other cards, mini cards and Project Life scrapbook page made with this kit and other Stampin Up products.

Paper Pumpkin February 2015

Paper Pumpkin for February 2015 features an accordion fold thank you card and small box/card holder.  Both are very cute. You will be able to make 8 cards and 8 small boxes/card holders. There is a lot of stamping but it is really easy to stamp with the photopolymer stamps from the kit. Most of the stamps in the set are versatile and will be useful for making other cards, scrapbook pages, tags, etc. I will post other ideas in the next few days.

Good Morning from Maui!

Here is another beautiful Maui sunrise. I'm having a nice day off. I have been working on my Paper Pumpkin kit. I can't wait to show you what I create. I hope you are having a great day too.

Another Simple Butterfly Card

Here is a simple butterfly card I made using the Crazy About You stamp set. This layout is from Heather's class card we made last week.

Card Recipe:

Blushing Bride cardstock 8-1/2"x5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"

Whisper White cardstock 5-1/4"x4"

Accessories:

Big Shot machine

Magnetic cutting pad

Butterflies Thinlits Dies

Hello You Thinlits Dies

Blushing Bride ink pad

Blushing Bride Rosette trim from the Artisan Embellishment Kit

Stampin Dimensionals

Mini Glue Dots

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here is my Project Life Valentine's Day 2015 layout. I used stamps and elements from the January 2015 Paper Pumpkin kit. I also used other products from the Occasions and 2014-2015 Annual Catalog.

Accessories:

Stacked With Love designer series paper

Real Red cardstock

Whisper White cardstock

Sweetheart punch

Hearts Border punch

What's Up punch

Big Shot machine

Magnetic platform

Project Life Framelits

Valentine's Day Card

Here is a Card I made using a stamp & pink/gold baker's twine from the January 2015 Paper Pumpkin kit. The background paper was created with the Irresistibly Yours designer series paper from Sale-a-bration, hearts stencil, ink & sponges.

Card Recipe:

Real Red cardstock 8-1/2"x5-1/2 scored at 4-1/4"

Irresistibly Yours designer series paper 5-1/4"x4"

Real Red cardstock heart

Whisper White cardstock heart

Accessories:

Blushing Bride ink pad

Real Red ink pad

Hearts & Stars Decorative Masks

Stampin' Sponges

Big Shot machine

Magnetic Platform

Hearts Collection Framelits

Perfect Polka Dot textured impressions embossing folder

You Made My Day Card

This is the last card we made at Heather's stamp class. We used the Best Day Ever stamp set, Best Year Ever designer series paper, and Best Year Ever accessory pack from Sale-a-bration. You can earn a free item from Sale-a-bration with every $50 purchase of Stampin Up merchandise (before tax and shipping costs).

Card Recipe:

Calypso Coral cardstock 8-1/2"x5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"

Sahara Sand cardstock 5-1/4"x4"

Best Year Ever designer series paper 5"x3-3/4" and 2-3/4"x2"

Whisper White cardstock 2-3/4"x2-1/2"

Accessories:

Costal Cabana ink pad

Scallop border punch

Bitty Butterfly punch

Calypso Coral ribbon from the Best Year Ever accessory pack

Linen thread

Pearls

Valentine Sheltering Tree Card

This is another card we made at Heather's stamp class. We used the Sheltering Tree and Hello Life stamp sets.  The Sheltering Tree stamp set is so versatile and can be used for every season.

Card Recipe:

Real Red cardstock 8-1/2"x5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"

Whisper White 5-1/4"x4"

Accessories:

Basic Gray ink pad

Pear Pizzazz ink pad

Memento Tuxedo Black ink pad

Confetti Heart Border Punch

1/8" Silver Ribbon

Multipurpose liquid glue

Simple Butterfly Card

This is my favorite card we made at Heather's stamp class on Sunday.  This card was made using the Butterflies Thinlits from the Occasions 2015 catalog and A Dozen Thoughts stamp set.  

Card Recipe:

Costal Cabana cardstock 8-1/2"x5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"

Whisper White 5-1/4"x4"

Accessories:

Costal Cabana ink pad

Big Shot machine

Magnetic platform

Costal Cabana button from the Best Year Ever accessory pack (sale-a-bration 2015)

Linen thread

Curvy Keepsake Box

I would like to thank my friend, Heather, for inviting Leah and I to her stamp class yesterday. We had lots of fun. We made this box as well as 3 cards. The box was cut using the Big Shot, magnetic platform, and Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits. We used the Best Day Ever stamp set and Best Year Ever designer series paper from Sale-a-bration. You can get this stamp set, designer series paper or other Sale-a-bration item free with the purchase of $50 in Stampin Up merchandise (before tax and shipping).

Box recipe:

Costal Cabana cardstock for the bow

Whisper White cardstock for the tag

Accessories:

Costal Cabana ink pad

Calypso Coral ink pad

Bow Builder punch

Note Tag punch

1/8" Circle punch

Thick Baker's twine

Stampin Up February 2015 Haul

Check out our Stampin Up box opening/haul video.  These items were ordered from the 2014-2015 Catalog, Occasions 2015 Catalog, Sale-a-bration 2015, and Clearance Rack.

January 2015 Paper Pumpkin

I love Paper Pumpkin!  Paper Pumpkin is a prepaid or monthly subscription for a paper crafting kit delivered to your door.  The kit includes everything you need to create a predesigned project.  Leah (my daughter) and I created these easy Valentine's treat bags.  These are cute treats to give to friends, teachers, coworkers, etc.

Paper Pumpkin is on sale during Sale-a-bration (now through March 31st, 2015).  A 3 month prepaid subscription is $54.85 (regular price $59.85).  You will also qualify for 1 free Sale-a-bration item. 

Lotus Blossom Thank You

The Lotus Blossom stamp set is my favorite stamp set from Sale-a-bration 2015. You can get this set free when you purchase $50 in Stampin Up merchandise (before taxes & shipping) now through March 31st 2015.

Card recipe:

Strawberry Slush cardstock 8-1/2"x5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"

Whisper White cardstock 5-1/4x4"

Accessories:

Strawberry Slush ink pad

Wild Wasabi ink pad

Whisper White 5/8" Organza ribbon

Paper Snips

 

Stampin Up January 2015 Paper Pumpkin kit with Valentine's Tag, Cards, &...

Check out our latest Youtube video. Leah and I show you how to put the January 2015 Paper Pumpkin kit together.  We also share other projects we made using this kit and other Stampin Up products.

Stampin Up Mini Treat Bags

Check out my January 2015 Stampin Up class video on Youtube.

Stampin Up Butterfly Basics Card

Check out my January 2015 Stampin Up class video on Youtube.

Stampin Up Big Day Class Card

Check out my January 2015 Stampin Up class video on Youtube.

Stampin Up Lotus Blossom Class Card

I have been learning how to use iMovie to edit my videos and waited patiently while my videos uploaded to Youtube.  Check out my January 2015 Stampin Up class video on Youtube.

Mini Treat Bag Class 3D Item

Here is my class 3D project. These mini treat bags are great for Valentine's treats.

I used the kraft rolls from the clearance rack to create the bag. I ironed the kraft paper (twice on each side) using the lowest setting on my iron. This made the paper flatter and easier to use.

Treat Bag Recipe:

- Festive Designer Kraft paper rolls 6"x6" and 6"x3"

- Silver Foil Paper for banner and "for you"

- Gold Foil Paper for banner and "for you"

- Stacked With Love designer series paper stack

Accessories:

- Big Shot machine

- Magnetic platform

- Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies

- Bitty Banners Framelits

- Sweetheart punch

Lotus Blossom Class Card

The Lotus Blossom stamp set and Best Year Ever designer series paper were free from Sale-A-Bration 2015. You can get one free product for every $50 you spend (before tax and shipping) in Stampin' Up merchandise now through March 31st 2015.

I helped my 6 year old daughter, Leah, make this card during my stamp class. She is always excited to make cards at my stamp classes. I am so proud of her.

Card Recipe:

- Calypso Coral Cardstock 8-1/2"x5-1/2" score at 4-1/4"

- Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper 5-1/4"x4"

- Whisper White die cut

Accessories:

- Big Shot machine

- Magnetic platform

- Apothecary Accents Framelits

- Calypso Coral ink

- Wild Wasabi ink

- Soft Suede ink

- Crisp Cantaloupe thick baker's twine

- Paper Snips

- Stampin' Dimensionals

Big Day Class Card

This Big Day stamp set was free from Sale-A-Bration 2015. You can earn this stamp set too with a purchase of $50 in Stampin' Up merchandise now through March 31st 2015.

Card Recipe:

- Whisper White Cardstock 8-1/2"x5-1/2" score at 4-1/4"

- Melon Mambo 5-1/4"x4"

- Chalkboard paper 5-1/4"x2-1/4"

- Whisper White banner die cut

Tag Recipe:

- Melon Mambo Cardstock 4"x2"

- Whisper White banner die cut

- Chalkboard paper 2"X1-3/4"

Accessories:

- Big Shot machine

- Magnetic platform

- Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies

- Stylish Stripes Embossing folder

- Angled tag topper punch

- Color Box Rose Coral chalk ink

- Memento tuxedo black ink

- Blendabilities Markers (Melon Mambo, Wisteria Wonder, Costal Cabana)

- Basic Jewels rhinestones

- Whisper White Organza ribbon

- Silver Metallic Baker's twine

Butterfly Basics Class Card

Butterfly Basics is my new favorite stamp set from the 2015 Stampin' Up Occasions Catalog. I got this stamp set and Butterflies Thinlits Dies in a bundle and received 15% off. Yay!

Card Recipe:

- Pool Party cardstock 8-1/2"x5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"

- Naturals White cardstock 5-1/4"x4"

Pool Party butterfly die cut

- Pool Party ink

- Pistachio Pudding ink

- Baked Brown Sugar ink

Accessories:

- Big Shot

- Magnetic platform

- Paper snips

- Linen thread

- Stampin' Distress tool

- Stampin' sponge

For a Friend

I made this quick "man" card for a special friend who recently got sick.  

Stamp set: Crazy About You

Card Stock: Costal Cabana 8-1/2"x5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4" & banner; Whisper White banner; Soft Suede "you" die cut

Paper: Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Big Shot, magnetic platform, Hello You Thinlits Dies, Project Life Cards & Labels Framelits

Launch of the 2015 Occasions Catalog & Sale-a-bration

Today is the start of the 2015 Occasions Catalog and Sale-a-bration.  Here is a card I made using some free products I earned from Sale-a-bration.  You can earn free Sale-a-bration products with every $50 purchase (before tax and shipping cost).

Lotus Blossom stamp set

Calypso Coral Cardstock 8-1/2"x5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"

Best Year Ever designer series paper 5-1/4"x4"

Whisper White Cardstock cut out with Apothecary Accents framelit 

Ink: Calypso Coral, Wild Wasabi, Soft Suede

Stampin Up 2015 Occasions Catalog, Sale-a-bration & Clearance Haul

Thank you to Leah (my daughter) for your help with my first youtube video.

Late Christmas Post

Here are the cards from my Christmas card class:

(top left) Wondrous Wreath Stamp Set & Wonderful Wreath Framelits Bundle

• Cherry Cobbler Cardstock 8-1/2"x5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"
• Whisper White Cardstock for the Top Note Die cut & Wreath
• Ink Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Wild Wasabi
• Accessories: Big Shot, magnetic platform, Cherry Cobber 1" Sheer Linen Ribbon

(top right) Bright & Beautiful Stamp Set & Stars Framelits Dies

• Lost Lagoon Cardstock 8-1/2"x5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4"
• Lost Lagoon Cardstock banner from Party Pennants Bigz L die
• All Is Calm Specialty Designer Series Paper 5-1/4"x4"
• Whisper White for the star 
• Ink: Versamark
• Accessories: Big Shot, magnetic platform, heat tool, embossing buddy, silver embossing powder

(bottom left) Ornamental Pine Stamp Set

• Garden Green Cardstock 8-1/2"x5-1/2" scored at 4-1/4" & 4-1/4"x3"
• Whisper White Cardstock 5-1/4"x4" & 4"x2-3/4"
• Garden Green & Whisper White Cardstock banners from Project Life Cards & Labels Framelits
• Ink: Garden Green, Chocolate Chip
• Accessories: Big Shot, magnetic platform

(bottom right) Gift Card Envelope & Trims Thinlits Dies

• Real Red Cardstock 7"x6" for the Gift Card Envelope Thinlit
• Whisper White Cardstock insert 3-3/4"x2-1/2"
• Basic Black Cardstock band 8-1/2"x3/4"
• Silver Glimmer Paper
• Punches: Curly Label & Petite Curly Label
• Accessories: Big Shot, magnetic platform

Here are the tags from my class:

I used the Festival of Trees Stamp Set & Tree Punch Bundle.  The Under the Tree Specialty Designer Series Paper is a cardstock weight kraft sheet in 6 double sided designs.  This paper was perfect for making these easy tags.  I also used Gold Metallic Baker's Twine (not pictured) to tie these tags to the gifts. 

• Under the Tree Specialty Designer Series Paper 4"x2"
• Baked Brown Sugar Cardstock 3"x1-1/2"
• Champagne Glimmer Paper & Baked Brown Sugar Card Stock for the trees
• Ink: Garden Green, Early Expresso
• Punches: Angled Tag Topper, Tree Punch