August TOUR DE FREAKS - We are featuring goodies in the new Holiday Catalog

Welcome to the August TOUR DE FREAKS!   We are featuring goodies in the new Holiday Catalog that goes live on September 1st.  There are lots of wonderful items to pick from.  You may have come from Connie Babbert's blog.  Her projects are always fun to see.

I just received my Holiday Catalog order and decided to show a couple of Fall/Halloween cards.  My first card is a Fall themed card using the Happy Scenes stamp set and the Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies.  I used a window sheet to make it look like you are looking out of the window.  I popped the actual window frame to give it depth.  This would make a nice fall birthday card for anyone.

Stamps:  Happy Scenes [in the new Holiday catalog on page 11], Butterfly Basics

CS:  Thick Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie

DSP:  Timeless Elegance

Ink:   Momento Tuxedo Black

Markers:  Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight

Misc:  Big Shot, Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies [ in the new in Holiday catalog on page 11]

          Window Sheet, SU Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Stamps:  Choose Happiness, Butterfly Basics, A Dozen Thoughts

CS:  Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Glimmer Paper:  Black [ in new Holiday catalog on page 47 ]

Ink:   Momento Tuxedo Black, Pumpkin Pie

Marker:  Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight

Misc:  Spider Web Doilies [ in new Holiday catalog on page 47 ], Sponge Dauber

          Dazzling Diamonds Glitter Glue, SU Dimensionals, Paper Snips

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We made this cute Halloween Pillow Box Treat Holder last evening at our Mile High Stamper meeting.  Connie Ingram, my upline, created this adorable treat holder and

we made it as a Make & Take.  It sure is cute!  

Stamps:  Halloween Treat [in new Holiday catalog on page 49 ]

CS:  Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Elegant Eggplant

DSP & Ribbon:  Non-SU Paper, Retired 1 1/4" Striped Pumpkin Pie Ribbon

Ink:  Craft Basic Black

Misc:  Big Shot, Boo to You Framelits Dies [ in new Holiday catalog on page 49 ]

          Square Pillow Box Thinlits Dies [ in new Holiday catalog on page 41 ]

          Heat & Stick Powder, Heat Tool, Orange Chunky Glitter-retired

          Dazzling Diamonds Glitter Glue. Glue Dots

         

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 Julie Davison'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  :)

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  :)

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  :)

Butterfly Magic

This card is very pastel and doesn't show up as pretty as it is.  We made this card at our June Mile High Stampers meeting.  Our fearless leader, Connie Ingram, designed this card and we were very happy to make it.  Click on the card and you will be able to enlarge it to see the detail better.

Stamps:  A Dozen Thoughts
CS:  Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Shimmery White
Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Memories Tuxedo Black
Punches:  Banner Triple punch, Ornate Tag Topper punch, 1/2" & 1/8" Circle punches
Ribbon:  5/8" Organza Ribbon, Whisper White Bakers Twine
Misc:  Big Shot, Elegant Dots Embossing Folder, Butterflies Thinlits, Daffodil Delight Reinker, 
         Stampin' Spritzer

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Control Freaks - June New Catalog Blog Tour

Welcome to our June TOUR DE FREAKS. We are featuring some of the new products in our 2015-2016 catalog...which goes live on June 2nd.  You may have come from Melissa Davies' blog. 
Hope you enjoyed her projects.

I've been admiring these bags in boxes and decided to make one of my own.  I will use it for a door prize at July's Stamp Camp North.  I love making these.  I'll be making lots more now that I've given it a try.

CS:  Bermuda Bay, Island Indigo, Very Vanilla

DSP:  Bohemian Designer Series Paper Stack [brand new, pg 141 in the new 2015-2016 catalog]

Punches:  Scalloped Tag Topper punch, Corner Rounder punch, Petite Petals punch

                  Itty Bitty Bitty Accents Punch Pack - Flower [on page 166 in the new 2015-2016 catalog]
Misc: White Signo Gel Pen [on page 163 in the new 2015-2016 catalog], Tacky Tape

         Antique Brads, Rhinestone Jewels, Linen Thread, Mini Metallic Clothespin [pg 160 in the new
         2015-2016 catalog]

         

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I'm loving the new products.  This card contains all of the brand new In Colors.

Stamps:  Sprinkles in Life [brand new, on pg 189 in the new 2015-2016 catalog] 

CS:  Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crisp, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Watercolor Wonder, Mint Macaron, Delightful Dijon, Tip Top Taupe, 
       Tuxedo Black Memento, Sharpies to color sprinkles
Punch:  Tree Builder punch [brand new, on pg 167 in the new 2015-2016 catalog]
Misc:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots, SU Dimensionals, Dazzling Details Glitter Glue

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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 Julie Davison's blog.

  

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Watercolor Wishes Card Kit by Stampin’ Up!

This all-inclusive kit includes preprinted cards for the perfect artistic look without the mess. Includes supplies for 20 unique cards in 3 sizes and an exclusive stamp set. Make one when you need it, or make them all and use them later. Learn more about the kit in this video.  



Watercolor Wishes Card Kit  (p.80 & p. 155)   Item # 140406     $35.00

Folded sizes:  4" x 4", 3-1/2" x 5", 4 1/4" x 5-1/2"

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Butterfly Basics & Painted Petals

I LOVE the Butterfly Basics stamp set!!!!  There are so many wonderful stamps in this collection.  This card was taught by Juli Whitfield at our last Stamp Camp North.  It doesn't look like it but the base card stock and ink includes Blackberry Bliss and Wild Wasabi and Daffodil Delight. 

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This next card was taught by Lisa Gray at our Stamp Camp North.  I love the fold Lisa used.  I'm not happy that the Painted Petals stamp set is retiring...along with the wonderful Painted Blooms Designer Series Paper and the wonderful Spring Flowers Embossing Folder.  They go so well together.

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Guy Greetings

Aren't these great cards.  Beverly  Derringer taught this Guy Greetings card at Stamp Camp North.  I love everything about it.

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Next is a monochromatic Guy Greetings card taught by Wanda Williams at Stamp Camp North.  This is a must have set.  

Thanks for stopping by.  Come back soon to see more wonderful cards.

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Moon Lake

I made this card for son, John, for his birthday. I love Moon Lake and had a button with a golden retriever on it so added that to his card.  His golden weighs about 120 pounds.

Stamps:  Moon Lake, Hardwood Background, Teeny Tiny Wishes
CS:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink:  Early Espresso
Blendabilities: Neutrals
Punches:  Word Window punch, Modern Label punch, Spiral Border punch
Accessories:  Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Glue Dots, SU Dimensionals

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

May TOUR DE FREAKS - Sneak Peek of the new Catalog

Welcome to our May TOUR DE FREAKS. We are featuring some of the new products in our 2015-2016 catalog...which goes live on June 2nd.  You may have come from LeeAnn Greff's blog.   LeeAnn  is such a great stamper.  Hope you enjoyed her projects.

I'm loving the new products.  My first card uses lots of new goodies.

Stamps:  Sprinkles in Life [brand new, on pg 189 in the new 2015-2016 catalog] 

CS:  Watercolor Wonder, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe, Whisper White
DSP:  Bohemian [brand new, on pg 142 in the new 2015-2016 catalog]
Ink:  Watercolor Wonder, Mint Macaron, Delightful Dijon, Tuxedo Black Memento 
Punch:  Tree Builder punch [brand new, on pg 167 in the new 2015-2016 catalog]
Misc:  Big Shot, Circles Framelits, Tea Lace Doily, Heat & Stick Powder, 
         Dazzling Diamonds glitter, SU Dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter Glue
         Basic Rhinestone Jewels
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The next card was made using a new stamp set called "You've Got This".  We made a similar card at our Rocky Mountain Stamper Meeting.  Coloring was done with reinkers and a paint brush.

Stamps:  You've Got This [ brand new, on pg 113 in new 2015-2016 catalog ]
CS:  Basic Black. Mint Macaron, Whisper White
DSP:  Backgrounds Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack [brand new, pg 141 in 
                                                                                              new 2015-2016 catalog]
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Stamps:  Sprinkles of Life [brand new, on pg 189 in the new 2015-2016 catalog]

                ---This is the new Ronald McDonald set where $3 goes to the RMH Charities

Punch:  Tree Builder punch [brand new, on pg 167 in the new 2015-2016 catalog], 

              Cupcake Builder punch - for the little cherry

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Here are samples of the new 2015-2017 In Colors.  The center butterfly and the back layer are in the new colors.  The top and bottom butterflies show the colors closest to them.

  

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  :)

Work of Art

I saw a similar card using Work of Art.  It was a fun one to make.  This was my card for April's Stamp Camp South.

Stamps:  Work of Art, Papillion Potpourri, Tape It
CS:  Lost Lagoon, Early Espresso, Whisper White
Classic Pads:  Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Blushing Bride
Punches:  Circle Punches - 1/2", 1 3/8", 1 1/2" 1 3/4", Bitty Butterfly punch
Misc:  Big Shot, Top Note Bigz Die, Spring Flowers Embossing Folder
          Linen Thread, Glue Dots, SU Dimensionals, Paper Snips
          Basic Rhinestone Jewels



Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Blooming Flowers in a Pot

We made this wonderful card at our April Rocky Mountain Stampers meeting.  This was Connie Ingram's card for the April Stamp Camp South.   Love it!!!!!

The background was made using a piece of So Saffron card stock and we smooched some white chalk ink with a piece of Saran Wrap on it for a mottled effect.  Connie always has such fun cards to make.

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Something for Baby card and Bravo Graduation card

Here is a nice Baby Card made by Joline Sanchez at our May Stamp Camp North.

Stamps:  Something for Baby, Celebrate Today

CS:  Marina Mist, Whisper White

Classic Pad:  Marina Mist 

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Next is a great Graduation Card made by Cathy Valdez at our May Stamp Camp North.

Stamps:  Bravo, Blue Ribbon, Gorgeous Grunge
CS:  Slate Gray, Basic Black, Whisper White
Classic Pad:  Slate Gray


Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Work of Art - Just for You

This was my card at our April Stamp Camp South.  It's nice and artsy.

 

 

Stamps:  Work of Art, Papillion Potpourri, Tape It

CS:  Early Espresso, Lost Lagoon, Whisper White, Blushing Bride

Ink:  Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso, Blushing Bride

Punches:  1/2", 1 3/8", 1 1/2", 1 3/4" Circle punches. Small Butterfly punch

Accessories:  Big Shot, Spring Flowers Embossing Folder, Top Note Bigz Die,

        Linen Thread, rhinestone Jewels, Glue Dots, SU Dimensionals

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

Christmas Luminary - Wonderous Wreath

I created this card for our November Stamp-a-Stack:  I love Luminaries.

Stamps:  Wondrous Wreath
CS:  Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White
Glimmer Paper:  Red, Silver
Ink:  Pear Pizzazz, Garden Green, Real Red
Punches:  Tree punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Pack - Star, 1/4" Circle punch, 2 1/2" Circle punch
Accessories:  Big Shot, Finial Press Embossing Folder, Wondrous Wreath Framelits
         Glue Dots, SU Dimensionals, White Seam Binding, Red Glitter Glue


Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

LOVE is in the Air - January TOUR DE FREAKS

Love is in the air.  February is closing in fast... so now is the time to get ready for Valentine's Day. 

 

Welcome to our January TOUR DE FREAKS. You may have come from Mary Brown's blog.   Mary  is such a great stamper.  Hope you enjoyed her projects.

My first card was made using two new stamp sets in our Occasions Catalog.  I wanted to make this a pastel Valentine.  I cut out the two largest fish and popped them up.  On the pink girl fish. I used crystal effects on her glasses.  On the boy fish, I used Red Glitter Glue on the heart and Crystal Effects.  I like how it turned out. 

 

Stamps:  Hey Valentine [Occasions Catalog, pg 8]

              Petal Potpourri [Occasions Catalog, pg 23]

CS:  Soft Sky, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink:  Tuxedo Black Pad and Craft White Pad

Blendabilities:  Soft Sky & Pink Pirouette [Occasions Catalog, pg 32]

             Pumpkin Pie, Real Red

Punch:  Flower Medallion [Occasions Catalog, pg 23]

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

          Red Glitter Glue, Crystal Effects, Paper Snips

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My next card is very glittery.  Punches and Dies are the main elements of this card.

 

Stamps:  Petal Potpourri [Occasions Catalog, pg 23]

CS:  Whisper White, Basic Black

Glimmer Paper:  Red, Silver

Ink:  Craft Whisper White Pad

Punches:  Flower Medallion punch [Occasions Catalog, pg 23]

                Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack - Heart punch

                Small Butterfly punch

Misc:  Big Shot, Little Letters Thinlits Dies [in Main Catalog, pg 228]

          Embossing Powder, Paper Snips, Glue Dots

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Here is a cute little treat to give your Valentine.

Stamps:  Hey Valentine [Occasions Catalog, pg 8]
CS:  Whisper White
Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento Pad
Blendabilities:  Soft Sky [Occasions Catalog, pg 32], Real Red, Pumpkin Pie
Misc:  Big Shot, Mini Treat Bags Mini Thinlits Die [Occasions Catalog, pg 9]
          1" x 8" Cello Bag [in Main Catalog, pg 200], M&Ms

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So long for this month.  Thanks for stopping by.  Don't forget to show your love to the special people in your life.  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 Debby Henderson's blog.

 

 

 

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)