Technique Tuesday 2-10-09

roster-cardSo this is something I hadn’t thought of before.  This is a card that I got at Leadership.  Sorry no name.  I love how they used the top note big die  and then cut out around it on the bottom of the card.  I thought this was a really neat effect.  I think I will have to give it a try.

rooster-card-close-upProducts used:
113439 Sizzix™ Big Shot Machine & Accessories $99.95
113463 Stampin’ Up!® Top Note die $21.95
111367 Chocolate Chip ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon $4.95
105090 Word Window Punch $15.95
105541 Many Marvelous Markers $125.95
108362 Crop-A-Dile™ $29.95
113274 Rustic Rooster Level 2 Hostess Set
I’m not sure where she got the friend from but this one is close
113716 Garden Greetings $21.95

Colors- Chocolate Chip, Real Rust, Whisper White

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Marvelous Monday 2-9-09

star-book-frontThis is a swap that I received at Convention Last year when I did my 3D Swap.  Sorry I couldn’t find a name on it.  I love these star books.  I think they are so cool.  Someday I’ll figure out how to make one of my own.  For now I will just admire hers.

star-book-topProducts Used:
115070 Smarty Pants $18.95
115058 Seeing Spots $16.95
109043 Scallop Circle Punch $15.95
104401  1-3/8″ Circle Punch $15.95
104403 1-1/4″ Circle Punch $15.95
109046 1″ Circle Punch $10.95
107217 3/4″ Circle Punch $10.95
104390 1/2″ Circle Punch $5.95
112091 Scallop Edge Punch $15.95
109031 Certainly Celery 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon $4.95
106957 Bold Brights® Brads (200) $8.95
107422 Fresh Favorites II Buttons (80) $6.95

Colors- Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Brocade Blue, Cameo Coral, Barely Banana

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Stampin’ Sunday 2-8-09

So I just got the new Circle Scissor Plus.  I had fun playing it.  You will really love this new cutter.  Here is just one of the cards that I made.  The design is from the Stampin’ Success® which is a monthly magazine Stampin’ Up!® sends to all of it’s demonstrators.  It’s a great magazine packed full of ideas and projects.  Plus it has on-line links to the website for demonstrators with even more projects.   You can get this great magazine for yourself when you sign up to become a demonstrator.  For more information check out my Join Me section of my blog.birthday-circles

Products Used:
112530 Circle Scissor plus $29.95
112531 Glass Mat $19.95
112162 Rose Red Patterns DSP $9.95
111624 Dreams du Jour $18.95
115078 Stem Sayings $20.95
115076 Sprinkles $14.95
105108 Regal Rose Stampin’ Write® Marker $3.25

Colors- So Saffron, Rose Red, Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Whisper White

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Swapping Saturday 2-7-09

Today I thought I would share with you some of the Valentines day project Swaps I received at leadership.  These are just a few of my favorites.  You can check out more by clicking here.

valentines-bucketValentines Bucket:
I loved this bucket.  It was filled with a hot chocolate packet, a Hershey’s kiss on a spoon, a 2x4x6x8 box with marshmallows and a cute little envelop with a poem for hot chocolate. 

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Love Banner:
This cute banner is made with coasters.  They used the big shot letters and the Love you Much Stamp set (113756, $25.95)

valentine-test-tubeTest Tube Candy Holder:

I loved this little test tube candy hold.  I really loved how they made a box to put it in.  Once again this is the Love yo Much Stamp set and lots of our fun punches.

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Freewheeling Friday 2-6-09

youre-a-blast-cardThis is a card we made at Amy Johnson’s meeting last spring.  I think it was created by Brandi Barnard.  I think it’s really cute and could be used for many different occasions.  The background was easily created using the Stampin’ Around® Wheel.

Products Used:
104336 Silver Brads (200) $6.95
109038 Tempting Turquoise ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon $4.95
109027 Basic Black ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon $4.95
104832 Black Gingham Ribbon
109045 Star Punch $10.95
105538 Bold Brights Stampin’ Write® Markers $31.95
115054 Pun Fun $32.95
109687 See You Around Jumbo Wheel $8.50
103661 Stampin’ Around® Jumbo Handle $5.95

Colors- Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black, Basic Grey, Whisper White

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Thrifty Thursday 2-5-09

These are some fun cards that I’ve made using the Level 2 hostess set.  Echoes of Kindness.  I just think these flowers are beautiful.  Becoming a hostess is always a great way to save money.    You have the chance to earn exclusive hostess sets like this one as well as Hostess dollars that can be spent of what ever product you like.  Plus you will have a great time with your family and friends.  You can check out my available party dates by clicking here.

thank-you-flowers-textured-backgroundThis card was one that I actually created for one of my parties.  The guest really love learning how to use the blender pens to create easy water-coloring.

Products used:
113230 Echoes of Kindness Level 2 Hostess
114484 Elegant Thank You $6.95
114319 Whisper White Organza Ribbon $5.95
114512 Stampin’ Up!® Backgrounds 1 Textured Plates $11.95
Sizzix™ Big Shot and Accessories
102845 Blender Pens (3) $9.95
105110 Stampin’ Write® Marker
101406 Jet Black StazOn™ Ink $7.95

Colors- Pale Plum, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White, Mellow Moss

 

purple-flowers-frenchI created this card for 2 different projects.  One was for my creative challenge for bootcamp and then I used it for my Card Swap that I was in.

Products used:
113230 Echoes of Kindness Level 2 Hostess
109521 En Franςais $17.95
115060 Short & Sweet $18.95
114319 Whisper White Organza Ribbon $5.95
105019 Watercolor Paper (20) $6.95
103954 Aqua Painter (2) $16.95
101406 Jet Black StazOn™ Ink $7.95
Colors- Pale Plum, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White, Mellow Moss

 

 

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This is a card that I created for a Shoebox swap that I did.  A shoebox swap is where you create a card and then cut out enough for all the guest.  Then you go around the room and make each others cards.  It’s really fun.

Products used:
113230 Echoes of Kindness Level 2 Hostess
114978 Happy Heart Day $23.95
109039 Elegant Eggplant 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon
114512 Stampin’ Up!® Backgrounds 1 Textured Plates $11.95
Sizzix™ Big Shot and Accessories
103954 Aqua Painter (2) $16.95
101406 Jet Black StazOn™ Ink $7.95
112454 Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware $29.95
107590 Designer Label Punch $15.95

Colors- Pale Plum, Elegant Eggplant, Very Vanilla, Mellow Moss

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