Stitched Seasons Framelits

Here is a card I made during class last week to show how pretty those framelits are

Here is another view so you can see how the frames are popped up:

And then same papers and kay

Product List

Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146667] $36.00	Blended Seasons Clear-Mount Bundle [149894] $64.75	Stitched Seasons Framelits Dies [149013] $33.00	Springtime Impressions Thinlits Dies [146326] $29.00	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $23.00
Classic Label Punch [141491] $18.00	Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115316] $8.50	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.75	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $8.50	Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper [146926] $27.00
Sparkle Glimmer Paper [146957] $5.00	Rich Razzleberry Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144583] $4.50	Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad [147091] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108] $4.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Guest Designer Series, #6 - Tropical Chic

And while my travels this last week did not bring me to the tropics... this card by Sandra Bain, our guest designer for today, sure does... Sandra is part of my Thursday stamp club and she says she had a  little helper (be sure to scroll down)

But here is her card first:

She decided to put the greeting on the inside of the card

And look who's helped...

Rita is even training on the BigShot... LOL

Product List

Tropical Chic Clear-Mount Bundle [148399] $44.00	Tropical Escape 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146916] $11.00	Tropical Escape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Pack [146917] $8.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00	Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $7.00	Precision Base Plate [139684] $25.00

Hawaiian Flower on a card

I am BAAAAAACK from Hawaii and have a card to share that I created with the tropical flowers of Hawaii in mind.

I've used the smaller petals on the Bouquet Bigz die to make this flower since the other set (scalloped petals) may be a little to big for cards?

Here is a close up so you can see the shimmer a little better and the tiny pearls on some of the stamens of the flower:

I am absolutely in love with these flowers, so don't be surprised if you'll see more of them in the future LOL

They are so easy to make... the petals, once die cute have a slit already pre-cut which makes it easier to manipulate them into shape! Stampin' Up! posted a good video on how to:

Supplies used (printable list on bottom left):

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Puppy Face

The other day I wanted to place a little Thank You note in a pet clients home and got inspired to make a shaped card like a puppy face

Of course I had a last minute idea... I wanted the nose to look wet. So I applied crystal effects over it. But I didn't have enough time to wait for it to dry before I had run and let her dogs out. So the picture below shows the nose still milky

But you can already tell how shiny it will be! For the inside of the card, I've cut a smaller heart and stamped "Thank You" on it and signed... BTW, the back is all covered with the same shapes as on front so you don't see the half cut shapes... looks a little more finished that way.

And in case you would like to see what handsome little feller inspired me... meet Guinness:

Here are the supplies used today... and feel free to scroll down to the bottom left, there is a printable supply list available as well

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Butterfly Basics is available again

For the last several weeks the awesome bundle "Butterfly Basics" was not available for ordering because the framelits were stuck on the way to the warehouse. I am happy to report they are back in the warehouse and available for ordering! AND until the end of April with a special Thank You from Stampin' Up!( I will post the details below the pictures...)

While they were not available, I tried my best not to use them so nobody would get upset with me for not being able to get them. BUT now I can play with my fave again... so I pulled them out right away!

Here are my samples:

And here, pretty much the same card, just a little different in color

Here are the details on the special offer:

can take advantage of two special offers through April 30:

1. Get the Butterflies Thinlits at a 15 percent discount--just $21.20!
   OR
2. Buy any of the Butterflies Thinlits Bundles at the regular 15 percent discount AND choose one of three FREE Sale-A-Bration items (only available while supplies last, so don't delay)!

• Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper (item 138633)
• Best Year Ever Accessory Pack (item 138634)
• Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper (item 138635)

Please let me know if you need help with placing you order, you can go right to my online store any time of day ;-)




Supplies used (printable list on bottom left):

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Pretty Vellum

Today I want to share a pretty fast card with you. It uses the pretty vellum we were able to earn during Sale-a-Bration this year. I know, you can’t get it anymore. But some of you gotten it and might like some ideas for it. So here it is:

 

 

And here is a close up so you can see the Designer Series Paper behind the Vellum:

I am thinking I am going to use the pretty Vellum quite a bit!

 

 

Use those dies with fabric!

Some of you may know that I really don’t like to sew. I am not good at it and don’t have patience with it. But last month I was sort of forced to do a sewing project.

See, the girls (my dogs Annie and Galena – yes laugh at me…) had a photo shoot scheduled and I had ordered some pretty special bling collars for them. The lady promised me she can make and get them to me on time… But to make a long story short she totally ignored me and failed to deliver (so I won’t be recommending her business EVER – that’s what I get for trying out someone new)…

Since I had my mind set on bling collars I set out to make some fake ones myself.

I used tough elastics and made a fabric cover and sewed a snap on so it would be easy to put on/take off.

And because I am not good at this as I said, I needed something to cover the spot where the snap was sewn on. HAH – Stampin’ Up! came to the rescue! I used dies and the bigshot.. I cut several layers of the fabric in one run because it was a thick die!

 

I know the “faux collars” are not perfect by any means, but I am pretty proud of how they turned out and served the purpose well enough

Here is a collage of some of the proofs we liked a lot and we already put in our order with the photographer – can’t wait to get them!

Don’t forget you can use your dies for projects like this! You can always add some to your collection from my online store!

Have fun crafting!