Seriously!?

Hey there bloggers! Well, it's finally Friday... and I am looking forward to some really nice weather finally.  

So, if you haven't heard, the new Stampin' Up! catalogue will be live on May 31. And I have to say that I am very excited. I have a pre-order that has shipped and it includes a copy of the new catalogue.... woohoo! I can't wait to see Mr Brown at my door. 

So in my job and also with Stampin' Up! I am definitely noticing a trend this year. And that trend is Eastern/bohemian. And the Washi Tape trend continues too. I think that you will all like the new offerings this year too, Eastern or otherwise. 

Today's project share is my creations for the Paper Pumpkin April kit. Seriously!? A lot of people are not fans of this kit, but I think that if you are thinking outside of the box (ha ha, the paper pumpkin red box) then you will find a way to use these stamps/accessories. 

So, the first card is using the instructions as they are set out.

and the next items are two cards and a post it note holder made by thinking "outside the box"

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Stampin' Up has added ten more individual images-including three images that you have never seen before! This is a limited time only promotion which runs through January 2.

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New Kits? ...Awesome!

Yes.. that's right...Stampin' Up! is now offering kits!

And they want your kit ideas for upcoming kits. No, this is not a typo. They are starting up a new kit program especially for you. YOU will be the inspiration for the kits and YOU will vote to decide which project will be sold.
This is a great way to get the entire stamping community together. Start creating! Send us your kit ideas and get ready to vote for your favourites.

The Not-So-Fine Print

• This program is available to both customers and demonstrators.
• While your projects should not include retired products, they may include products not created by Stampin’ Up!, such as jars or frames.
• Projects must fit into one of the following categories:
  • Holiday
  • Photo a Day
  • Thank you
  • Birthday
  • Party favour
• Projects can be cards, scrapbook pages, home décor, holiday décor, birthday decorations, etc. If you can make it with Stampin’ Up! product, you can submit it!
• Submit your projects by e-mail. Send an image (less than 2 MB), supply list, and instructions for creating the project to kitideas@stampinup.com. In the subject line, include the name of your project.
• Please keep in mind that all submissions become the property of Stampin’ Up! once received. We reserve the right to change project elements, the name or any feature to make the kit easy to reproduce.
• What’s in it for you? Glad you asked! Those who submit the winning kit will:
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• That’s not all! Those whose submissions are in the top 20 will also receive product used in the winning kit or a $35 shopping spree of their own.

And here is the first kit, that was submitted by someone just like you, and voted on by someone just like you.... so why can't this be you?

 

 

Christmas Wishes

Hey Bloggers! I hope that you all had a wonderful Halloween and enjoyed the trick or treaters that came to your door. 

Today I was collecting the money at work for our Lotto ticket pool. This week's jackpot is $50 million. And of course it got me to thinking, "what would I do with $50 million". There is so much that I could think of, and so many people that I want to help. Are you a person that thinks about what you would do if you won the lottery? Other than the obvious, what would you do? I would love to hear your comments. 

Today's card is A Very Merry Christmas, and it was actually a CASE'd card with some changes. 

Terryfic Tips:

• Ink the edges of elements on your project to create dimension.
• Add different textures to your project to create interest and depth. Tearing, layering, embossing, satin, crochet, patterns.

Stamp Sets:   Punches Three (Retired)
Paper:  Whisper White (100730), Crumb Cake  (120953), Real Red (102482), Candlelight Christmas DSP (126901)
Ink:  Crumb Cake (126975)
Cool Tools:   Paper Snips (103579), Designer Frames Folders (123130), 
Boho Blossom Punch (119858), Lacy Brocade Folder (127819), Extra Large Oval Punch (119859), Photo Corner Punch (Retired)
The Perfect Touch:  Metallic Brads (119741), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), 
Real Red Satin Ribbon (Retired), Crochet Trim (118481)

 

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Embossed Elegance

Hi Bloggers! Wow, it's been awhile. Unfortunately I have still been dealing with some back issues so I have been neglecting my blog. 

But I'm back again. And I will hopefully be more consistent than I have been recently. 

So, today's card is a card that I made for the Playing in Paradise Challenge. The challenge is to create a project that uses an Echo Effect. My echo effect is the watermark technique embossed flower background.

Enjoy!

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A New Week

Hi Bloggers! Well, a new week is starting and it looks like it's going to be another busy one. 

I started watching the Jeff Probst talk show a couple of weeks ago and there are some shows that have really got me thinking. A show last week featured a gentleman who didn't want to ask questions that he had regarding African Americans because he felt that they would be offended. Do you wonder about things but are afraid to ask? And what is the stigma about asking something that you don't know about... how else are you supposed to learn and become informed? I think that as long as you aren't trying to be offensive, I don't see why we don't make inquiries. Maybe this week I will step out of my comfort zone and ask something that I've always wanted to know. 

So, on to the cards!!!! I am still not quite up to making too many projects so I want to share some projects that I found on the internet using the Everything Eleanor stamp set. 

My first share is from Sandi and I just love what she has done with this card.

And the second card is from Lynda

And here is a card that I had previously made

I love this stamp set and I hope that you will check out some more samples and fall in love too!

Stampin' Up Tulle

Hi all! It's been awhile....unfortunately I have had some back issues and have not been able to get downstairs into my craft room to create anything so I haven't been posting lately. 

But I missed my bloggers! So I decided to post other ideas, other than my own that is. I thought it was a great way to get some fresh ideas and promote some products that you may not have put much thought into. 

So today I wanted to focus on Tulle. I had a Jingle Bell Card Creations class recently and the ladies were almost scared to use it. They didn't know what to do with it. And it shouldn't be so intimidating because it's such a simple product and actually very versatile and easy to use.

So here are some cute ideas that I found showcasing the Stampin' Up Tulle from the Holiday Catalogue. 

So my first share is from Celia. And I love what she did with the Tulle which showcases a very simple technique for using the Tulle, just gathering it behind an image. 

Next up is Ann, who created this very cute rolled flower using the Tulle. 

And finally Kimberly, who created this great vintage style card by wrapping and tying the Tulle. 

Okay so that's it for today. I hope that you have found some ideas to get you inspired. And I am placing an order this weekend so email me to order your Tulle so you can start playing!

A Christmas Gift For You

I just had an experience a few moments ago with someone who was selling a product. The item had a price sticker on it (in the picture) and someone was interested in it but did not notice the price, so asked how much. I was also interested and had noticed the price. I posted that I would take the item if the first buyer did not. The seller then came back and quoted a higher price. I could be wrong about the situation, but my take on it is that the seller increased the price because she had more interest. Personally, I am not willing to give my money to someone who would do that. If the seller was legitimately selling the item at the higher price then why leave the sticker with the lower price in the picture. So I posted that I had seen the original price and I was no longer interested. I am interested to hear your thoughts. How would you feel about a situation like this?  Has this ever happened to you?

Today's project is a cute little carrier. Which as luck would have it, someone actually named it Cute Carrier. Not sure if it has another name, but the project is cute none the less. I thought that it would be perfect for those Coffee gift cards that we all give as gifts at Christmas. There are several variations that I can think of for it, which makes it a great project in my opinion. And because I made a Christmas one, it fits in nicely with this week's Playing in Paradise challenge. Oh, and by the way, the holder also includes a small decorated cup inside which I hadn't finished when I took the picture. 

Terryfic Tips:

• The poinsettia was made using the French Foliage stamp set and Very Vanilla ink.

Stamp Sets:   French Foliage (Wood-Mount 120845 Clear-Mount 12116)
Paper:  Crumb Cake 12x12 (124274), Early Espresso 12x12 (124276), Cherry Cobbler (119685)
Ink:  Very Vanilla (retired)
Cool Tools:   Paper Snips (103579), Two Tags die (115954), Big Shot (113439), Extra Large Oval Punch ( 119859), Scallop Envelope Die (113462), Silicone Mat ( 127853)
The Perfect Touch:  Early Espresso Striped Ribbon (Retired), Rhinestones (119246), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Linen Thread (104199)

 

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