Backyard Basics Swap

Hello Everyone

I recently got back from a trip to the Stampin' Up! 25th anniversary convention in Salt Lake City.  While I was there I participated in an "Over The Top" swap and this is the card I made. 

To qualify as "over the top" the card had to have 5-7 layers and 2 embellishments.  My card was made with the Backyard Basics stamp set that has matching Framelits.  Don't you just love it when Stampin' Up! does that?  It makes it so easy to create a great card without a lot of extra free hand cutting.  I hope you enjoy my card.  Thanks for visiting.  

Lovely As A Tree

Held class today at Casa Maria and we had a full house.  Everyone had a wonderful time stamping, chatting with friends and having a fabulous lunch afterwards.  We made three cards and the card above was one of them.  I used the always popular Stampin’ Up! set Lovely As A Tree and can I just say I am so happy to report that it survived the retirement list again this year.  The background was stamped in Versamark using Flowering Flourishes on Lucky Limeade and Marina Mist cardstock.  The focal circle was stamped with Black Stazon and then the grass and sky were sponged in using Lucky Limeade and Marina Mist.  Sentiment is from Petite Pairs.

My next class at Casa Maria is on Saturday, June 29 at 11:30.  You might want to write it on your calendar to reserve the date.  We would love to have you join us.

Thanks for coming back here to visit. 

 

Mosaic Madness

 

I'm finally back after another lengthy absence and I'm sharing a card today that was made using one of the new stamp sets from the 2013/2014 annual Stampin' Up! catalog.  The stamp set is called Mosaic Madness.  I also used two of the new In Colors...Coastal Cabana and Strawberry Slush.  I've got to tell you that Coastal Cabana is my new favorite color...it reminds me of the beautiful clear blue of the ocean in the islands.  Other new product used here is the Modern Mosaic embossing folder and the Mosaic punch.  Don't you just love this entire new collection?  I know I do!!!   



Thanks for not giving up on me and coming back to visit my blog.  I hope to see you here again soon.

Blog Candy Winner

It's Sunday and as promised, I am announcing the winner of my Blog Candy, but wanted to say a few words first.  Thanks to all of you who embarked on the First Jacksonville STARZ Blog Hop.  I hope you all enjoyed it and come back to visit us again soon.  I know we all had a great time getting this ready and I'm looking forward to doing another one real soon.

So, without any more delay................................the Winner is:  GAYLE (FROM TEXAS)

Gayle, contact me with your address so I can get your Blog Candy in the mail.

Thanks again to all who participated. 

First Jacksonville STARZ Blog Hop

Hello Everyone!!!   Welcome to the First Blog Hop of the Jacksonville STARZ.  You have been directed here from Lee Conrey's Stampingleeyours blog. 

I'd like to share with you my current Stampin' Up! Family Tree. 

How would you like to join my family?  Stampin' Up! makes it so easy and affordable.  Look what a $99 investment can do for you.....

• $99 kit gives you $125 in Stampin' Up! product of your choice and all the Business Supplies you will need to set up your business
• The current sign up promotion from Stampin' Up! is a full set of 10 Ink Pads in your choice of color family (excluding Neutrals).  This is a $49.95 retail value and you don't even have to pay for shipping or tax

Stampin' Up! also has a Hostess Special right now that you can take advantage of.

• Sign up and be your own Hostess.  Hold a $450 Party/Workshop this month and you will receive another full set of 10 Ink Pads in your choice of color family (excluding Neutrals) for FREE.  Plus, this $450 Party/Workshop entitles you to $65 in free merchandise and 1 half-price item
• And if that isn't enough to entice you.....Lee has offered a "Signing Bonus".  She will provide you with either a Magic Bow Maker or a Set of 3 Card Stands (your choice) just for signing up with me

How amazing is all of that?????  The specials from Stampin' Up! make this an offer you can't pass up.  Join my Stampin' Up! family and let me show you how to do what I do...that is to run my own business, meet wonderful new friends, do what I love and have fun while doing it.

I know you also stopped by to see my card for today so here it is.

I used Tweet Leaves from the current Holiday Catalog.  My card base is Early Espresso and I used More Mustard and Cajun Craze for my mats.  The DSP is Orchard Harvest.  I colored my stamp using Stampin' Write Markers in various colors, huffed on the stamp to remoisten the ink and then stamped the image onto Very Vanilla.  The sentiment is from Just Believe.  I hope you like it!!!

I'm also giving away some blog candy....a brand new Fresh Vintage stamp set and a Holiday Frame embossing folder.  All you have to do is leave me a comment with your contact information and I will draw for the Winner on Sunday

In case you get lost on your journey following are all participants in today's First Blog Hop of the Jacksonville STARZ:

• Lee Conrey, Jacksonville, FL - www.stampingleeyours.blogspot.com
• Susan Best, Jacksonville, FL - www.stampinginferno.blogspot.com
• Rose Ann Marr, Lehigh Acres, FL - www.rosesstampinpad.blogspot.com
• Donna Thames, Jacksonville, FL - www.thymetostamp.wordpress.com
• Gina Little, Jacksonville, FL - www.redrosesstamper.blogspot.com
• Sheilah Neff, Corona, CA - www.stampwithus.com 
• Lisa Swett, Jacksonville, FL - www.inkydivastamper.wordpress.com
• Christina Cummings, Jacksonville, FL - www.christinasoriginals.blogspot.com
• Lisa Tyndall, Ponte Vedra, FL - www.lisatstamps.blogspot.com
• Zarogina Azocar, Roseville, CA - www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/gadget_gal.blog
• Joan Koeppel, Fernandina Beach, FL - www.stampinupontheisland.com

I certainly appreciate you taking time out of your day to stop in.  Before leaving, make sure to leave a comment to be entered into the blog candy drawing.  

Your next stop on the Blog Hop is Rose Ann Marr from Lehigh Acres, Florida.  Click HERE to go to her blog.  Have fun!
 

Come To Bethlehem

Today's card is one I made for a fundraising event this past Saturday.  At these events we usually make cards that are easily duplicatable as the attendees who support our fundraising efforts have varying degrees of stamping/cardmaking skills.  We have long time stampers and those that are brand new, but they all enjoy themselves and usually can't wait until the next event. 

I used the Come To Bethlehem stamp set from the current catalog.  This stamp set came out last year and I have used it several times to create some beautiful holiday cards.  This time I changed it up from traditional Christmas colors and used Early Espresso and Crumb Cake.  I used the Early Espresso Core'dinations paper and embossed it with the Lacy Brocade folder and then sanded it to expose the light colored core.  I hope Stampin' Up! releases additional colors in the Core'dination line because it is so much fun to use.  This paper lends itself to both vintage looks as well as those that are whimsical.  The image piece was framed with a narrow border of Champagne glimmer paper and the center of the star is a rhinestone.  What's a Christmas card without a little bling? 

I hope you have enjoyed your visit to my blog today.  Thanks for returning and I hope you check in again soon.

Wonderfall

Welcome back friends!  It is finally starting to feel like fall here in Florida.  This has been such a HOT summer this year and I,for one, am very thankful for the cooler temps we are starting to see.  

 

In honor of the changing season I have created a card using the beautiful new stamp set called Wonderfall and the matching Autumn Accents Bigz Die that can both be found in the current Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  Also in the catalog is the Woodgrain Embossing Folder used here.  My cardstock colors are More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler and Chocolate Chip.  Inks used are More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi, Always Artichoke and Crumb Cake.  I sponged the woodgrain Chocolate Chip cardstock with a little Stampin' Up! Craft White ink and a little Chocolate Chip ink, all in an effort to make the woodgrain look a little distressed.  All in all I am pretty happy with how the card turned out.  I left off a sentiment so I could add it at a later date when I decide what I am going to be using it for.  The card would be fabulous for Thanksgiving or a masculine birthday. 

 

I made this card at a recent workshop, everyone loved it, and I sold 4 Wonderfall stamp sets and 3 Autumn Accents dies.  These items are only available until January 2nd so don't let the opportunity pass by without getting these fabulous products.  You can click directly on my name below this post to be taken to my Stampin' Up! store.

  



Please get in touch with me if you have any questions about the techniques used on this card or anything else I can help you with.  Thank you very much for the return visit.