Evergreen

Merry Christmas

Leave a Comment / December 25, 2013 / Clean and Simple (CAS)

MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone! I hope that you are enjoying your day! This is the Christmas card that I sent out this year. Hopefully by now everyone has received theirs so I can show it here. With school not finishing up until mid-December (I sure do miss having off from Thanksgiving through New Years!) I’m having a tough time getting things …

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Evergreen

1 Comment / December 23, 2013 / Clean and Simple (CAS), Technostamper Challenge

TWO MORE DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!! oh my!!! And since it is Monday, it is time for another Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge! I will have to say…it sure is a different sketch this week and I will have to admit…I was stumped! I sat down to work on the sketch and had some pieces left over from my Christmas card …

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Evergreen

4 Comments / December 2, 2013 / Clean and Simple (CAS), Technostamper Challenge

So…did you get all your shopping done? LOL!!! I don’t even TRY to go out…TOO MANY PEOPLE!!! But here it is Monday and another Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge and Mary Jo has wonderfully simple challenge for us. And I have to say…LOVE my little card! This is also for The Paper Players challenge this week of evergreen Here’s the …

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Evergreen

3 Comments / October 21, 2013 / Clean and Simple (CAS), Technostamper Challenge

Did you know that you can still get this set? Yep…Evergreen is still available! I will have to say…I just LOVE this loopy looking tree and thought I could make it work for the Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge! So…are you enjoying getting ALL the details include the sizes of the pieces? Hope so! Here’s the details for this one… …

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Evergreen

6 Comments / December 13, 2012 / Create with Connie and Mary

Oh…what a wonderful challenge we have for you on Create with Connie and Mary this week! Last year we did a White and Silver challenge and it was just beautiful. So this year we are doing a Very Vanilla and Champagne Glimmer challenge! I decided to make a little winter scene for you using these two colors. The base of …

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Evergreen

3 Comments / December 11, 2012 / SUO Challenge

Now nothing is better than a glittery Christmas card and the SUO Challenge this time is do glitter! Now when it comes to glitter I DO NOT LIKE THE LOOSE STUFF!!! It drives me NUTS as it gets into EVERYTHING!!! But I do LOVE the Glimmer Paper and I featured that on this pretty Christmas card (and speaking of Glimmer…come …

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Evergreen

1 Comment / December 2, 2012 / Clean and Simple (CAS), Holiday Mini

I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday season so far! When it comes to holiday cards, my very favorite color combination EVER is simple…white/silver. Yep…that really just does it for me! The CAS challenge on SCS is a fabulous sketch challenge. The sketch was actually a square but when I decided to use this tree I needed to go with …

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Evergreen

4 Comments / October 28, 2012 / Challenge, Holiday Mini

And I couldn’t resist it one last time! (And I still have some of the dsp left…hehehehehe!) And look…I actually managed to use another print from that pack! There was this GREAT sketch on The Paper Players today so I just HAD to join the fun! As always some quick notes on my card…the base of the card is Lucky …

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Evergreen AGAIN

2 Comments / October 27, 2012 / Challenge, Holiday Mini

Can you tell that I LOVE this set? And I particularly LOVE this set with this dsp? I found this new challenge site CAS(E) this Sketch and just LOVED the challenge sketch and HAD to join in! The base of the card is Very Vanilla. I took a piece of the dsp and punched a 2 1/2″ hole in it. …

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Evergreen

1 Comment / October 26, 2012 / Challenge, Holiday Mini, Technostamper Challenge

Mary Jo has such a GREAT sketch this week…so nice and simple! I knew as soon as I saw it that I would be using this set with it. Just PERFECT!!! I soooo love the Evergreen set! This is a quick and easy card. The base of the card is Lucky Limeade. I took a piece of Early Espresso and …

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Evergreen Class

15 Comments / October 20, 2012 / Dowloadable Instruction File, Holiday Mini

WELCOME TO MY NEW BLOG!!! I am sooooooo excited to have you all here! Isn’t this new look WONDERFUL? I absolutely LOVE IT!!! And the really cool thing? Julie (of Webics Designs) has designed 3 looks for me – one for Fall (GORGEOUS!!!) and coming soon – Winter followed by my Spring/Summer look! I can’t wait! Then Randy (my DH) …

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Evergreen – A Sketch Challenge

Leave a Comment / October 17, 2012 / Challenge, Create with Connie and Mary, Holiday Mini

There is such a wonderful sketch on Create with Connie and Mary this week! I like when we try ‘something new’ and diagonals are definitely not something we have in our sketches very often! Didn’t this turn out pretty? I thought so too! The base of the card is Lucky Limeade. I would LOVE to tell you the name of …

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Check out these "jazzy" skeletons in the new BAG OF BONES BUNDLE! So many pieces to mix and max for personalized figures and scenes! Build a spooky scene with tombstones, bats, stars, and even a rickety picket fence using the BAG OF BONES DIES. This bundle is bone-a-fide fun with even a not-so-furry friend or two. Your Halloween crafts are sure to be eerie-sistible! We featured the BAG OF BONES BUNDLE with the THEM BONES DESIGNER PAPER for a spook-tacular collection! There are step-by-step instructions for TWO card designs and TWO treat holder projects! See more details HERE!

The single and multi-leaf images in the AUTUMN LEAVES BUNDLE give you a lot of different looks for your card making, scrapbooking, gift packaging or elegant tags! Use the stamp images alone or combine with the detailed leaf veins, awesome shaped labels, and stand-alone leaf dies! Celebrate the fall season by sharing your creations using the thankful greetings to express joy and gratitude. We featured the AUTUMN LEAVES BUNDLE with the ALL ABOUT AUTUMN DESIGNER PAPER for a colorful outdoorsy look! There are step-by-step instructions for SIX projects...four card designs and two sweet favor projects! See more details HERE!

The JUST MY TYPE STAMP SET images have a vintage look of time gone by! The hand-drawn typewriter reminds "some" of us of a less technology-driven time! And the classic typewriter font used on the greetings, plus some fun desk accessories, help create charming cards and projects for a book lover or writer! We featured the JUST MY TYPE STAMP SET with the GORGEOUS GINGHAM DESIGNER PAPER for a bright and cheerful look! There are step-by-step instructions for three card designs (one a fun fold!) and a fun display project! See more details here!

The PAPER FLORIST DIES make it easy to be a florist...a paper florist, that is! Run some cardstock or designer paper thru the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine with these pretty petals and leaves dies, fluff them up, and create show stopping flowers! The PAPER FLORIST DIES are perfectly sized for cards, scrapbook pages, gift bags or boxes! We featured the PAPER FLORIST DIES with the black & white designs in the ZOO CREW DESIGNER PAPER as a perfect back drop for your floral masterpieces. There are step-by-step instructions for SIX card designs! See more details here!

The HEY CHUCK BUNDLE is something to crow about! It has everything you need to do some quirky crafting! The stamps are filled with sassy chickens and fun sentiments. The HEY CHUCK DIES help you create farmyard scenes for your down-to-earth projects. Mix and match the images and dies for endless sunrise to sunset possibilities! We featured the HEY CHUCK BUNDLE with the REGALS 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER to help you rule the roost in your designs. There are step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects...three cards (one a fun fold) and a fun gift package design you will love to give away! See more details here!

Using Stampin' Up!'s EARTHEN TEXTURES BUNDLE is the perfect way to add a chic and sophisticated look to all of your card making projects! The grassy floral images can be layered different ways, and easily coordinate with other stamp images. The EARTHEN TEXTURES DIES have a variety of earthy pottery pieces and the fan palm and leaves give you lots of texture and depth on your creations. We featured the EARTHEN TEXTURES BUNDLE with the EARTHEN ELEGANCE DESIGNER PAPER for a natural one-of-a-kind look. There are step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects...three cards (one a fun fold) and an office accessory you are sure to use! See more details HERE!

Stampin' Up!'s GORGEOUSLY MADE BUNDLE has some fun graphic design images to use for texture to go along with fresh greenery and simple greetings. They are also perfect fill-ins for cards, tags, scrapbook pages and gift packaging! The GORGEOUSLY MADE DIES let you add unique borders, edges, labels and more to your crafts. We featured the GORGEOUSLY MADE BUNDLE with the MASTERFULLY MADE DESIGNER PAPER for some hand-made and hand-torn design looks! There are step-by-step instructions for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO desk accessories you'll find very useful! See more details HERE!

Nothing says sweet summertime like an ice-cold pitcher of lemonade or iced tea! Stampin’ Up!’s SO REFRESHING BUNDLE lets you customize your favorite summer beverage with all the fun detailed stamp images and dies! Mix and match the two-step stamping images with soft or bold colors and heartfelt sentiments for a personalized greeting or gift! We featured the SO REFRESHING BUNDLE with the GLORIOUS GINGHAM 6×6 DESIGNER PAPER for show stopping designs! There are step-by-step instructions for THREE cards (one a fun fold!) and a fun GIFT project! See more details HERE!

Calling all demos! Stampin' Up!'s Creativity Now Crafting Event is occurring on Saturday, June 24th! If you purchased this TRANSLUCENT FLORALS BUNDLE in order to participate, we have a Connie & Mary Creations SPECIAL COLLECTION just for you! We EXPANDED the use of your Translucent Florals Bundle by designing a Collection of SIX card tutorials using this bundle! Add to your "watch party", get your samples done EARLY for upcoming classes, or just enjoy a different look for this bundle than the Stampin' Up! offering! (Don't worry...if you didn't purchase this bundle now, it will be available for EVERYONE to purchase from the upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog!) We featured the TRANSLUCENT FLORALS BUNDLE with the BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for some bright, cheerful designs! There are step-by-step instructions for SIX card projects. See more details HERE!

We love Stampin' Up!'s new INKED & TILED STAMP SET AND PUNCH PACK BUNDLE! The stamp images have a botanical print appearance of pressed leaves and flowers! The INKED & TILED PUNCHES can be used with the all-occasion greetings, to punch out the coordinating DSP or for cool tiled backgrounds! You can go soft and neutral or bold and bright as you wish! We featured this INKED & TILED BUNDLE with the new coordinating INKED BOTANICALS 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a classically timeless design! There are step-by-step instructions for EIGHT card projects. See more details HERE!

We went bananas over Stampin' Up!'s new LITTLE MONKEY STAMP SET AND PUNCH and we know you will, too!! The LITTLE MONKEY BUNDLE has tropical elements to create a fun jungle scene! Mix and match the monkeys, punched pieces and cute greetings for adorable cards and projects. Have them hanging from trees or vines while snacking on their favorite bananas! We featured this LITTLE MONKEY BUNDLE with the new REGALS 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for some whimsical fun! There are step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects...three card ideas (one a fun fold) and gift idea that is more fun than a barrel of monkeys! See more details HERE!

Calling all crafters! Stampin' Up! just introduced a new stamp bundle called CRAFTING WITH YOU that includes something for papercrafters, knitter/crocheters, sewists, painters, needleworkers... whichever hobby you enjoy! It also includes some inspiring greetings! The CRAFTING WITH YOU DIES have some bonus images (including a TRIMMER and SCISSORS! Oh my!), along with dies to cut out the fun stamped images. We featured this CRAFTING WITH YOU BUNDLE with the new BRIGHTS 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for some colorful fun! There are step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects...three card ideas (one a fun fold) and fun desk accessory for you and your customers to enjoy and display! More details here!

Let's celebrate with the FUN new Bright & Beautiful Suite of products that demos could preorder this month, including the BEAUTIFUL BALLOONS BUNDLE! This celebratory BEAUTIFUL BALLOONS STAMP SET has a variety of sized balloons, festoons and greetings for many different occasions! The BEAUTIFUL BALLOONS DIES cut out stamped balloon shapes, plus a confetti tag, a couple of star shapes and a fun fringe! We featured this BEAUTIFUL BALLOONS BUNDLE with an array of new CORE COLORS just added to the Stampin' Up! Color Collections lineup! There are step-by-step instructions for SIX projects...FOUR card ideas and TWO fun gift favor projects we know you'll enjoy making! See more details HERE!

One of the preorder sets that demos could order this month is this fabulous CHEERFUL DAISIES BUNDLE! This delightful CHEERFUL DAISIES STAMP SET has three different sizes of daisy flowers, with greetings, greenery and leaves to coordinate. The CHEERFUL DAISIES DIES cut out stamped shapes, plus a large flower cluster and a fun tag shape that we know you will love! And we decided to feature this CHEERFUL DAISIES BUNDLE with the NEWEST In Colors...a fabulous set of rich, deep colors that go together SO well...and the FRESH AS A DAISY DESIGNER PAPER. There are step-by-step instructions for SIX projects...FOUR card ideas and TWO wonderful projects suitable for workshops, open house or catalog launches that introduce both the new In Colors AND the new Core Colors! See more details HERE!