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  • Paper Piecing with the Detailed Santa Thinlit for Christmas

    Oh my goodness people!  We are officially less than 10 days until Christmas!!!  I was thinking I had all my shopping done and was totally on track for the holiday and the kids to be out of school for 2 1/2 weeks…..

    NOPE!

    I remembered some gifts I still need to get, my Christmas cards need to go in the mail, and I’m still cramming for the kids joint birthday party tomorrow instead of doing last minute prep before chaos descends on the house. Smile  And while I could spend Sunday trying to get caught up, its my birthday and I told my family that what I want to do for my birthday is to sit in my craft room and play!  I’m going to catch up on some scrapbooking, play with my new preorder stamps, and generally ignore chores and responsibilities for one day!

    But while I’m madly making cookies and party cupcakes today, I thought I’d share this fun card.

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  • You Are Awesome! Say it with Marquee Messages

    Maybe it is because I grew up in the 80s and 90s, but I just love the word “Awesome” and love to use that to tell people how much I think of them. Smile  So, when I got the Marquee Messages stamp set and saw it had the phrase “you are awesome”… well, I knew it was perfect for me!

    This is one of those stamp sets that there is one main image and then a few different sentiments to change up what you can say in this set.  And honestly, sometimes working with a set that doesn’t make me feel like I have to get wild and creative with how I stamp my images is actually pretty freeing.  I can just relax and enjoy my stamping without having to think too hard! Smile  So, for this card, I had fun playing with colors and little details pieces.

    For example, I stamped my main image onto my Whisper White piece in Memento Black and then stamped it again onto a piece of scrap So Saffron so that I could cut out and pop up my arrow.  Just something simple as popping it up makes a BIG difference.  I did more paper piecing by stamping again onto a scrap piece of Sahara Sand cardstock and layering that down directly to the page for the “Awesome” sentiment.  And then stamped again on scrap So Saffron so I could cut out three of the little star shines.  Simple pieces that add a lot to your card.

    And what is a marquee without some sparkly lights?  I added some quick and easy bling by grabbing my Gold Glitz Dazzling Details glitter glue and dotting each of the marquee lights for a fun sparkly effect.  You can also use mini-rhinestones or pearls (the smallest size in the packs sold by Stampin’ Up) but I was going for economical, since I could make a bajillion cards using one little $2.50 tube of glitter glue. Smile 

    Add some extra hints of color by coloring in the main image on the Whisper White cardstock (I used Peekaboo Peach on those horizontal bars on the left, and So Saffron on the shaded part behind the “Awesome” sentiment).  Then just matted it all with Basic Black cardstock on a Peekaboo Peach cardbase.

    I made this card a while ago, but now after sharing it here, I know just some special folks in my life who I need to remind them that I think they are awesome.  Think about your friends and family…. who needs to hear that they are awesome to you?


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    Product List

    Marquee Messages Photopolymer Stamp Set

    $21.00

    Gold Glitz Dazzling Details

    $2.50

    Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

    $8.00

    Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

    $8.00

    Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

    $9.00

    Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

    $8.00

    So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

    $8.00

    Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

    $6.00

    Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad

    $6.50

    Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad

    $6.50

    Subtles Stampin' Write Markers

    $29.00

    2016-2018 In Color Stampin' Write Markers

    $15.00

    Stampin' Dimensionals

    $4.00

  • What Do You Get When You Cross an Elephant & a Pinwheel?

    What do you get when you cross an elephant and a pinwheel?  A seriously cute summery card, that is what!

    Card created by Margaret Hall

    This is a card that I received as part of a swap at Leadership earlier this year but with the weather changing, I was feeling the need to celebrate the arrival of spring with a fun card and I thought of this one!

    I love how Margaret used paper piecing to give the elephant such a cute look!  Plus the idea of the elephant from Henry Says blowing the pinwheel on a summer day is such a fun idea.  I love the whimsy this pinwheel die gives you but I’m still working on different ways to use it, so I love seeing examples like this.

    Blog Candy Winner!

    It’s winner time!  I wanted to thank everyone who stopped by my blog last week and left me comments as part of my Sale-a-Bration send off.  It was fun coming up with all the projects and I hope you got some fun ideas as well.

    So, after using Random.org, I drew a name and the winner of 50 sheets of 6×6 designer paper is:

    imageKelly!

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    Kelly says:

    March 21, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    Great cards. I wasn’t sure I wanted this set at first, but really like it now. My favorite is the chalkboard technique card.

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    Thanks again and Kelly, I’ll be getting your paper out to you shortly!

     

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  • One More Princess Birthday Card

    If you are looking at this project sample today and think it looks familiar, you are right! 🙂

    While working on my Make & Take at convention using this Quinceanera stamp set, I had the white diecut cut out, the edges pierced, the princess stamped, the paper pieced dress cut and adhered, and most of the coloring done…. then I colored in the girl’s skin itself.  Lets just say I was a little confused about the directions and everytime I tried to fix things she just kept getting darker and darker!  But that sort of thing has never happened to you has it? 😉

    Long story short, I started over and tried again and got the version I used on my treat bag.  But that meant I came home with this main image all done and it would have been silly just to throw it away.  So, I decided to put together a card so you could see how you might use this stamp set even if you didn’t know someone celebrating a Quinceanera.  (Next up, I think I’m going to make a wedding card or bridal shower card with this set!)

    I also used the new 1 1/4” Scallop circle punch from the new Holiday catalog (Yay for more nesting punches, right?!) and more Pool Party ruffled ribbon.

    So, what do you think?  What do you think this stamp set would be good for?  Leave me a comment and I may try to make samples for some of your ideas!

     

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    Quinceanera Princess Birthday Card Recipe
    Stamps:     Quinceanera, Pennant Parade
    Ink: Stazon Black, Primrose Petals, Crumb Cake
    Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Primrose Petals, Pool Party
    Accessories: Basic Rhinestones, Essential Piercing Pack, Paper Piercer, Piercing Pad, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Big Shot, 1-1/4” Scallop circle punch, 3/4” Circle punch, Blender Pen, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Dimensionals

  • Got to Love Pennants!

    Well, early this morning we are hoping on a train and headed south to Portland, OR!  I’m excited for this family trip and can’t wait to see friends and favorite haunts as we visit for the first time in a long time!  Portland will always hold a special place in my heart as it is the city where I not only got my start as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator but it is also where became a mommy for the first time when my son, Nicholas was born here.  It’s a quirky, cool city, which is why I love it.

    Anyway, while I’m traveling, I won’t have consistent access to internet, so if you need something from me, I should respond fairly quickly to email at jennifer@nwstamper.com (by checking it on my phone) or give me a call (425-765-6197) for a faster response!

    In the meantime, here is another card I made up recently that I just love how it turned out.  I love the paper piecing with the cake; but I really really like how the pennants look hanging out the side of the cake matting.

     

    These pennants were all created using the Banner Framelits set and I just cut out different sizes of banners and then glued them at varying distances from the edge of the Baja Breeze cardstock matting.  It gives a cool effect don’t you think?

    The best part is, with the framelits making the banners, it makes this card a snap to put together!  Have I mentioned yet how much I love framelits? 🙂

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    Make a Cake Pennant Card Recipe
    Stamps:     Make a Cake
    Ink: Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petals
    Paper: Patio Party DSP, Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple
    Accessories: Banner Framelits, Stampin’ dimensionals, paper snips

  • One Week Left to get Free Sale-a-Bration Goodies Like These!

    Oh my goodness, is it seriously almost April already?  How did that happen? That also means that there are only a handful of days left in Sale-a-Bration!

    This is also usually the time that I get wistful that some awesome stamps and accessories are about to be retired and I use the heck out of them to make up for lost time. And so today is no exception!  Here are two cards that I made for a card night I’m running today.  Both use the Ice Cream Parlor designer paper (that comes with the Quick Accent die cut stickers). 

    This first card here uses the coordinating Ice Cream Parlor buttons – seriously how stinkin’ cute are they?  It is taking all of my willpower not to hoard them!  Just breathe and say “they will lead a happier life when they are on a card being given to someone instead of on a shelf in a bag”.   I also used the So Happy For You stamp set…my absolute favorite from Sale-a-Bration this year.  I know this set won’t be collecting dust in my house!  Finally, though you can’t see it, we’ll be spraying Smooch Spritz in Gold Glow on the Daffodil Delight cardstock for an extra bit of fun shimmery shine.

     

    Next up, we have another example showcasing the designer paper but this time, instead of using the buttons, we are using the ribbon that comes with the buttons – the Ice Cream Parlor ribbon.  Its so bright and cheery and the perfect size to use for tons of projects.  Well, in this case, I wanted to play with the ticket corner punch and brads around the main image (the flower pot from the hostess set – A Slice of Life).  Oh yeah, and we’re going to be doing some paper piecing to get the flower pot out of the matching designer paper.  So, here ya go:

    I also decided to go outside of my comfort zone and had NO sentiment on the front of the card. I don’t know why its seems like you must have a sentiment on the front of the card, but I’m trying to convince myself you don’t.  I’d love to here what you all think!

    So, don’t miss out on your chance to get these cutie patootie buttons and ribbon pack, or the designer paper and quick accent pack; either one for FREE with your $50.  Or get both with a $100 order. Only 8 days left….and counting!

     

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    Birthday Wishes Recipe:
    Stamps:      So Happy For You (SAB)
    Ink:  Peach Parfait marker, Marina Mist marker
    Paper:  Whisper White cardstock, Daffodil Delight cardstock, Ice Cream Parlor designer paper (SAB)
    Accessories:  Smooch Spritz – Gold Glow, Ice Cream Parlor buttons (SAB), Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Mini Glue Dots

    Flower Pot Sale-a-Bration Card Recipe:
    Stamps:      A Slice of Life
    Ink:  Old Olive, Daffodil Delight marker, Melon Mambo marker, Old Olive marker
    Paper:  Old Olive CS, Whisper White CS, Daffodil Delight CS, Ice Cream Parlor designer paper (SAB)
    Accessories:  Ticket Corner Punch, Silver Brads, Ice Cream Parlor ribbon (SAB), Stampin’ Dimensionals, Paper Snips

  • A Masculine Birthday

    Here is a quick share for the day; it is my attempt at a masculine birthday card.  My brother-in-law had his 30th birthday and I needed to get some card off to him.  I didn’t want to use a tree set and many of my stamp sets used cutesy animals or had lots of flowers, neither of which scream manly man. 🙂  So, I relied heavily on colors to man-up this card.

    I had some fun with my Party Hearty stamp set by paper piecing the party hats.  I stamped with my Dusty Durango ink and then stamped again on a piece of dsp so I could cut out two more of the party hats to glue over the stamped image.  I also used one of the Texture Plates for the BigShot to create the diamond background in Soft Suede.  The one other piece you might not be able to see, I punched out the Celebrate You stamped image and then behind that punchout, I adhered a scallop circle punch in Dusty Durango.

  • A few Fur-ever Friends

    Well, I didn’t get my farewell to the Summer mini card done before the catalog retired, so while I finish that card and start breaking out my new Holiday mini goodies, I thought I would share a couple cards I made with the Fur-ever Friends stamp set.  I liked being able to make totally different cards using the same stamp set.  I also have one more, completely different card using this set up on my Facebook page.

     

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    In My Thoughts Recipe:
    Stamps:     Fur-ever Friends, Word Play
    Ink:  Early Espresso
    Paper:  Cajun Craze CS, So Saffron CS, Whisper White CS
    Accessories:  Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Bone Folder, Cajun Craze marker, So Saffron Marker, Early Espresso Marker, scallop edge punch

    Pawsing By Recipe:
    Stamps:      Fur-ever Friends
    Ink: Chocolate Chip, Basic Grey
    Paper:  Melon Mambo CS, Peach Parfait DSP (hostess), Whisper White CS
    Accessories:  Watercolor pen, Melon Mambo marker, Regal Rose marker, Pink Pirouette marker, Rose Red marker, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Large oval punch