Convention 2011

WOW!!! I have to say this year's convention was one of the best! I took lots and lots of pictures, but thought I should first post the cards I made for swapping. Enjoy, I'll post more later!

Stamp Set: Elements of Style Cardstock: Early Espresso, Crumb cake, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla Ink: Very Vanilla Craft ink, Early Espresso Other: Antique Brads, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle punch, Glue Dots

Stamp Set: Sail Away (Summer Mini), Create a Cupcake Paper: Crumb Cake, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Nautical Expedition DSP (Summer Mini) Ink: Night of Navy Other: Baker's Twine (Summer Mini), Ticket Corner punch

Stamp Set: Fabulous Florets, Four Frames, Just Believe Paper: River Rock, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Paisley Petals DSP Ink: Baja Breeze, River Rock Other: Decorative Label punch, Itty Bitty Shapes punch, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals,

First post of 2011...Finally!

It's been way too long...I've been stamping, but just not posting. Like usual, so much going on but I won't bore you with the details. Instead here's a card we made at my stamp club. I think I got the idea from Splitcoast, so thanks for the wonderful idea...I love this card.

All SU! Supplies:

Stamp Set: Nature Walk Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Soft Suede, Baja Breeze, Versa mark Paper: Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Botanical Gazette DSP Other: Vintage Flowers, Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Time for the Holidays

Hello! I know it's been awhile, just haven't had alot of time to post lately. I had a couple Holiday Stamp-a-stacks and thought I'd share with you what me made. Most of the designs I got directly from other fabulous stampers on SplitCoast or SU!'s site. So, I want to thank you all for your wonderful inspirations! Enjoy!! Stamp Set: Welcome Christmas Paper: Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White Ink: Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz Other: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Vintage Wallpaper Emboss Folder, Markers, Poppy Parade Poly-stitch Ribbon, Silver Tinsel Trim Stamp Set: Tags til Christmas, Four the Holidays Paper: Baja Breeze, Pretty in Pink, Candy Cane Christmas DSP, Whisper White Ink: Baja Breeze, Real Red Other: Decorative Label punch, Scallop Edge punch, 1/8" Taffeta Real Red Ribbon, Red Chunky Glitter, Real Red Brads, Dimensionals

Stamp Set: Dasher, Four the Holidays Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White Ink: Soft Suede Other: Big Shot, Northern Flurry Emboss Folder, Silver Glass Glitter, Sticky Strip, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals

Harvest stamp camp

Here's more from my last stamp camp. This first one we got to use the new letterpress plates, which is pretty cool. I used craft ink for this one, but I've heard the classic ink works just as well if not better. I love punches, so of course I just had to get the bat punch.

This design I found on Splitcoast, but I added the ribbon and used the decorative label punch and pearl. I used the Rock'n Roll method for stamping the leaves.

And lastly, here's a little favor bag or luminaire we made using the Fancy Favor die. Punched out a circle using the 1"3/4" circle punch, and added a piece of vellum cardstock that had been run through the Big Shot using the Web embossing folder. Added a bat that was covered with Chuncky Black glitter and tied Raven lace trim around it.

hallo-scream!

Last weekend I had a, Harvest Stamp Camp, making Halloween and Thanksgiving Day cards. I've been so swamped with work lately that I haven't been real creative coming up with ideas. So, I got some great ideas looking through Split Coast Stampers. I didn't keep track of who I took ideas from, but still want to shout out a big Thank you!!

I'll share a couple with you today and post more later. Enjoy!

Love these ghosts!! All you need is the Owl Punch, how cool is that? :o)

Love, Love, Love the Spider Web embossing folder!! My photo isn't real good, but I spritzed the web with Silver Foil Smooch Spritz. This was my first time using the spritz. I like how it looks, but it's a little messy and tends to clog, so you just have to have patience when using it. :o)

Pansies

Last month I finally got around to making these cute pansies using the butterfly punch. I've seen so many posts with these flowers and when I saw my upline Nancy had post a couple 'How-to' links on her site, I just had to give it a try. I was amazed how easy they were to make, and no two will ever look alike. You have to give it a try, go to her site here to view the videos. Enjoy!

Aviary

I'm so happy, I actually got two cards done this week, LOL! Here's another new SU! set which I've had for a little while, and just now had a chance to play. I thought this set is just too cute, it won't be hard coming up with some fun designs. I have a shoebox swap I'm going to on Monday, so I plan on using this card. I think Marina Mist is turning out to be one of my new favorite colors too! :o)
Stamp Set: Aviary, Matchbox Messages
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Marina Mist
Ink: Basic Black, Marina Mist
Other: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, 1/8" Ribbon Taffeta, Basic Pearls, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Sponge