TOUR DE FREAKS - It's that time again

Welcome to our July TOUR DE FREAKS. We are featuring some of the new products in our 2015-2016 catalog.  You may have come from LeeAnn Greff's blog.  Hope you enjoyed her projects.

I'm loving the Watercolor Wings stamp set and matching dies.  It is so easy to make an impressive card.  The new Brick Embossing Folder is a real winner, as well.

Stamps:  Watercolor Wings, Best Thoughts
CS:  Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Basic Gray

Ink:  Blushing Bride, Basic Gray, Memento Tuxedo Black

Misc:  Big Shot, Brick Embossing Folder, Bold Butterfly Framelits Dies, Butterflies Thinlits Dies 
        White Signo Gel Pen [on page 163], Basic Rhinestone Jewels, SU Dimensionals, Glue Dots
        Crystal Effects, Dazzling Details Glitter Glue

         

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At our Mile High Stamper Meeting last evening we made a technique page using the new
Fluttering Embossing Folder.

Stamps:  Endless Birthday Wishes 

CS:  Blackberry Bliss, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White

Ink:  Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Memento Tuxedo Black

Misc:  Big Shot, Fluttering Embossing Folder, Bold Butterfly Framelits Dies

         Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Glue Dots, Sponges, Mister

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So long for this month.  Thanks for stopping by.  Come back soon to see what new gems I have to share. Now to continue on your way, you are in for a treat at Wendy Weixler's blog.

  

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Sheltering Tree

This card has a nice surprise.  You pull the ribbon on the left and the tree comes through the opening.  It's a fancy fold card.  Bev Derringer made this at our July Stamp Camp North at the Westminster Elks Lodge.  The next Stamp Camp North will be in September and we will also have a garage sale with lots of finished cards and 3D projects to sell....as well as our camp where you make 10 cards with envelopes for $25.  It's a great deal and all the demonstrators do such a nice job.

Stamps:  Sheltering Tree
CS:  So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Real Red
Ink:  So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz, Tip Top Taupe
Punch:  Itty Bitty Accents Punch - Heart

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Fun Stamping Poem

I found this poem floating around the internet and thought I would share with you all today

Think you all can relate.  

Ode to My Wife.

By Author Unknown.

She learned to stamp on Monday

Her embossing was quite fine.

She forgot to set out dinner,

So we went out to dine.

She brayered backgrounds Tuesday

She says they are a must.

They really were quite lovely

But she forgot to dust.

On Wednesday it was birthday cards

She says that chalking's fun.

Shading, blending, and watercoloring --

But the laundry wasn't done.

Her card swap was on Thursday

Using green and blue and red;

I guess she really was engrossed,

She never made the bed!

It was shaker cards on Friday

Using techniques she just adores,

But she never seemed to notice

The crumbs on all the floors.

I found a maid on Saturday!

My week is now complete

My wife can stamp the hours away;

The house will still be neat.

Well, it's already Sunday,

And my forehead's feeling damp.

I cursed, I raved, and I ranted -- 

The MAID has learned to stamp!

Happy Stamping Everyone!!!!

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Wild about Flowers

This simple but elegant card was made by Wanda Williams at our July Stamp Camp North at the Westminster Elks Lodge.  I love this stamp set.

Stamps:  Wild about Flowers
CS:  Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White
Ink:  Elegant Eggplant, Mossy Meadow
Punches:  Large Oval, Scalloped Oval
Misc:  Big Shot Machine, Stylish Strip[es Embossing Folder
          Basic Rhinestone Jewels

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Rubber Duckies Birthday Tags for Nicole - Mermaid Theme

The Rubber Duckies put lots of time, talent and creativity into creating Birthday Tags for Nicole.  She picked a Mermaid Theme.  It's like Christmas each time we share our creations.  What do you think????    

Dawn Free

Gail Scase

Jane Price

JoAnn Salmon

Judy DiScipio - Me

Kathy Klancic

Michele Templeman

Pat Stevens

Well that's it for today.  Hope you enjoyed our tags.  The next birthday will be for Pat Stevens and her Birthday theme is Butterfly Princess.  Stay tuned...

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Sweet Stack Project Kit by Stampin’ Up!

Make die-cut boxes for individual treats, or create a whole cake! Cut out these boxes in record time with Thinlits dies and the Big Shot—we’ll show you how.  Go to my blog to watch this video.  :)



Sweet Stack Project Kit  (p. 152)
Item # 138812      $21.00
   
Sweet Stack Stamp Set    (p. 66)
Item #  138948    $ 16.00

Coordinates with 1-1/4", 1-3/8" Circle Punches (p. 165)
Coordinates with Cutie Pie Thinlits Dies (p. 171)

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Wild About Flowers

I picked this flower stamp to use for our June Stamp-a-Stack.  It is generic so can be used for any occasion.

Stamps:  Wild About Flowers, Papillion Potpourri
CS:  Real Red, Cucumber Cucumber Crush, Basic Black, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Garden Green, Real Red
Punch:  Small Butterfly punch
Misc:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Zigzag Embossing Folder
         Linen Thread, Rhinestone Jewels, SU Dimensionals, Glue Dots
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I had an extra image to use so put it on a card we started at our last Rocky Mountain Stampers meeting.  I'm surprised that the color combo works.

The DSP is retired but I like the look.

Thanks for stopping by.  Hope to see you soon.

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Cutie Pie Thinlits Dies by Stampin’ Up!

Make die-cut boxes for individual treats, or create a whole cake! Cut out these boxes in record time with Thinlits dies and the Big Shot—we’ll show you how.



Cutie Pie Thinlits     Item # 138273     $35.00
Finished Box size:  2-3/4" x 4-1/4" x 2"

Coordinates with the Sweet Stack Stamp Set (p 66), Sweet Stack Project Kit (152)