December Control Freaks Blog Tour - New Occasions Mini and Sale-a-bration Products Featured

Welcome to our December TOUR DE FREAKS. You may have come from Justin Krieger's blog.   He is a very creative and great stamper.  Hope you enjoyed his projects.

My first card was made using one of the brand new Sale-a-bration stamp sets.  With the colors I used, it reminds me of Valentine's Day.

Stamps:  Lotus Blossom [FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set, pg 7]

CS:  Cherry Cobbler, Real Red, Melon Mambo, Whisper White

Ink:  Melon Mambo, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black

Ribbon:  Real Red 3/8" Woven Satin Ribbon

Misc:  Big Shot, Ovals Collection Framelits Dies, Glue Dots

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I took a picture of my french fry box with my Smartphone and it must be smarter than I am because it didn't come out as vibrant as the card.  The card and the box are using the same colors...

Stamps:  Lotus Blossom [FREE Sale-a-bration stamp set, pg 7]

CS:  Cherry Cobbler, Melon Mambo, Whisper White

Ink:  Melon Mambo, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler

Misc:  Big Shot, French Fry Box Bigz Die, Ovals Collection Framelits Dies, Glue Dots

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Here is a card using a stamp set from the brand new Occasions catalog which you may start ordering from on January 3rd.

Stamps:  Petal Potpourri [Occasions Mini catalog - pg 23], I Love Lace, A Dozen Thoughts

CS:  Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White

Ink:  Craft White Pad, Memento Tuxedo Black

Blendabilities Markers:  Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi [new color, pg 32]

Punch:  Flower Medallion punch [new in Occasions Mini - pg 23]

Misc:  White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Rhinestone Jewels, 

          Dazzling Diamonds Glitter Glue

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Well that's it for this month.  Thanks for stopping by.  Hope you have a nice Christmas with the people you love.  Come back soon to see what new gems I have to share with you.  Now to continue on your way, you are in for a treat at Patty Bennett's blog.

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Snowflake Card Dies by Stampin’ Up!

How to make a fully opening box from the Stampin' Up! UK Many Merry Star...

Simply Pressed Clay Ornament by Stampin’ Up!

Festival of Trees & All is Calm Washi Tape

Here is a beautiful card I received from my friend, Crystal French.  She loves Washi Tape.  I love how she used it on this card.

Stamps:  Festival of Trees, Good Greetings
CS:  Whisper White, Lost Lagoon
DSP:  All is Calm
Ink: VersaMark pad
Washi Tape:  All is Calm
Punch:  Tree punch
Misc:  White Embossing Powder, Frosted Sequins, Heat Tool, SU Dimensionals
            Dazzling Diamonds Glitter Glue

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Rubber Ducky Birthday - Altered Spools for my Birthday - Theme: "Butterflies"

I LOVE my Altered Spools with a Butterfly theme.  They are all so wonderful!!!  Check them out.  Now I need to find the perfect way to display them.

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Gratitude for Days Simply Created Kit by Stampin’ Up!

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Custom Star Boxes by Stampin’ Up!

Love these.  Enjoy!   :)

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Curvy Keepsake Box by Stampin’ Up!

You can make some wonderful little treat boxes.  Go to Pinterest and search for Curvy Keepsake box and you'll get tons of great ideas.  This is a must have.  

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

White Christmas & Festival of Trees

Here are some cards made a recent Stamp Camps. 

 This first one is a Panel Card taught by Lisa Gray.  I love it.  Nice job Lisa!!!  :)

Stamps:  White Christmas, Holiday Home

CS:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Ink:  Basic Black, Night of Navy

Markers:  Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede

Punch:  Artisan Label punch

Misc:  Scoring Tool, Paper Snips, Sponges, SU Dimensionals, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine

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Stamps: Ornamental Pine [Holiday Mini, pg 27]

CS:  Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Whisper White

DSP:  All is Calm [Holiday Mini, pg 22]

Glimmer Paper:  Real Red, Silver

Ink:  Real Red

Ribbon:   1/8" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon

Punches:  Tree punch [Holiday Mini, pg 24],  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack - Star

Misc:  Big Shot, Filigree Frame Embossing Folder [ Holiday Mini, pg 15],

         Ovals Framelits, Glue Dots, SU Dimensionals

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Stamps: Ornamental Pine [Holiday Mini, pg 27]

CS:  Real Red, Lost Lagoon, Whisper White

DSP:  All is Calm [Holiday Mini, pg 22]

Glimmer Paper:  Real Red, Silver

Ink:  Real Red

Ribbon:   1/8" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon

Punches:  Tree punch [Holiday Mini, pg 24],  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack - Star

Misc:  Big Shot, Filigree Frame Embossing Folder [ Holiday Mini, pg 15]

         Ovals Framelits, Glue Dots, SU Dimensionals

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Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

November TOUR DE FREAKS

Welcome to our November TOUR DE FREAKS. You may have come from Dawn Olchefske's blog.   She is a very creative and great stamper.  Hope you enjoyed her projects.

I created two cards with the Center Step style to teach at recent Stamp Camps.  

Stamps:  Ornamental Pine [Holiday Mini, pg 27]

CS: Soft Sky, Lost Lagoon, Whisper White

Glimmer Paper:  Real Red, Silver

Ink:  Classic Real Red, Craft Whisper White

Punch:  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack - Star, Tree punch [Holiday Mini, pg 24]

Ribbon:  3/8" Real Red Satin Woven ribbon [Holiday Mini, pg 15]

Misc:  White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, SU Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Stamps:  Ornamental Pine [Holiday Mini, pg 27], Festival of Trees [Holiday Mini, pg 24]

CS: Garden Green, Real Red, Whisper White

Glimmer Paper:  Real Red, Silver

Ink:  Classic Real Red, Craft Whisper White

Punch:  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack - Star, Tree punch [Holiday Mini, pg 24]

Misc:  White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, SU Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Rhinestone Jewel

          Big Shot - Decorative Dots Embossing Folder

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Stamps:  Ornamental Pine [Holiday Mini, pg 27]

CS: Garden Green,  Pear Pizzazz, Real Red, Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White

Ink:  Real Red, Garden Green, Chocolate Chip

Ribbon:  1/8" Silver ribbon, Real Red 3/8" Satin Woven Ribbon [item # 135840]

Misc:  Big Shot, Star Framelits, Glue Dots, SU Dimensionals, 

         Dazzling Diamonds Glitter Glue

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We made one of these at Connie Ingram's downline meeting a couple of weeks ago and I wanted to make one a little different.  If you look closely, I added a pile of snowballs to the right of the snowman and used a piece of DSP scrap for the snowman's scarf.

CS:  Lost Lagoon, Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red

DSP:  Under the Tree [Holiday Mini, pg 5], Trim the Tree [Holiday Mini, pg 7]

Glimmer Paper:  Silver, Gold, Red

Punches:  1 3/8" Circle punch, 1" Circle punch, 7/8" Scallop Circle punch, 

                Star punch, 1/2" Circle punch

Blendabilities:  Pumpkin Pie, Black

Misc:  Tag a Bag Gift Boxes [Main catalog, pg 201], Rhinestone Jewels, 
         Tombow Liquid Glue, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Candy Candy Candy  :)
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Well that's it for this month.  Thanks for stopping by.  Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving with the people you love.  Come back soon to see what new gems I have to share with you.  Now to continue on your way, you are in for a treat at Barb Mullikin's blog.

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Rubber Ducky Mini Trading Cards Swap for November

Our Mini Trading Card Swap for November had a theme of "Brown".

It is always fun to see what each person comes up with.  We are missing three cards this month.

My card is the first one.  I used the Stampin' Up! set called Choose Happiness.  I love this bird!!!!  :)

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Festival of Trees

The Festival of Tree stamp set is fun to use and has a punch to match.  What more could we ask for?!?!?

Made by Cathe Valdez

Made by Linda Anderson

Made by Lisa Gray

Aren't these cards wonderful?!?!?  They were cards taught at a recent Stamp Camp.  I love them all.

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Halloween Pumpkin Carving

We went to son, John's house to carve pumpkins.  There are always lots of people there. 
Everyone carves a pumpkin and they have one pumpkin that is a community pumpkin that everyone contributes to.  It's always fun to see what everyone comes up with.

I'm behind on my posting.  We had a Craft Fair at the end of October and I was busily getting ready for it.  It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is almost here.

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Rubber Ducky Birthday - Altered Spools for Gail Scase's Birthday - Theme: "Birds"

The Rubber Duckies are at it again.  Here are the latest Birthday Spools.  Gail was the lucky recipient of these wonderful spools.

On my spool, I added two bird mirrors.  On the large one, I rubbed on the word Dream.  I used Hardwood background stamp for the trunk of my tree.  I found this beautiful pink feather so added it to the back.  I'm so happy about the finished product.  Check out all the different spools.  May I just say that the Rubber Duckies R-O-C-K!!!!!!

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Rubber Ducky Birthday - Altered Spools for Nicole's Theme: "Asian"

Here are the birthday Altered Spools for Nicole who's birthday theme is "Asian"..which I love. 

This was the first origami crane I ever made.  I painted my spool black before adding Yuzen paper around the spool.  I like how 3D it looks with this beautiful turquoise crane.
I love Asian anything.  I love how colorful and alive the colors are.

Dawn really outdid herself on this spool.  One can only imagine how she got this to all work out.  She did mention her Dremel had a part in it.  Dawn's creativity was just soaring.  I would like to have some of that mojo!!!!  :)

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)