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  :)

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  :)

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)

Baker’s Box Thinlits Dies by Stampin’ Up!

Make a treat extra sweet by presenting it in a box you make yourself. Cut handles, windows, and accents to dress up the base box, then fill it with goodies. With Thinlits dies and the Big Shot, it’s easy to make multiple boxes in minutes. Watch to see how.  

What a cute little box.  This would be cute for Halloween treats for the goblins in your life.  



Baker's Box Thinlits Dies     Item # 138279     $33.00      (p. 171)

Makes boxes that are perfect for treats like cupcakes.  9 dies.
Finished Box size:  4-1/8" x 2-1.8" x 2-5/8".
Coordinates with All Boxed Up, Homemade for You Stamp Sets ( p. 59, 63)

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  :)

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  :)

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  :)

Gentle Peace - My favorite Christmas Card

Christmas is still in the air.  Below is my favorite Christmas card.  I didn't teach this one at a camp because it would have taken too long...but it is worth the effort..  I only sent out few of these.  If you put a battery operated tealight behind the front of the card, the light shines through.

Stamps:  Gentle Peach

CS:  Night of Navy, Whisper White, Vellum

Glimmer Paper:  Gold

Ink:  Basic Black Craft Pad

Punch:  Confetti Stars punch

Blendabilities Markers:  Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Old Olive, Natural 

        Night of Navy

Accessories:  Xacto Knife, Heat Tool, Black Embossing Powder

        Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, non-SU Poinsettia Sticker

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  :)

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  :)

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  :)

Tour de Freaks - Fall/Gratitude Blog Tour

Welcome to our October Fall/Gratitude Tour de Freaks. You may have come from Debbie  Henderson's blog.  Debbie is a very creative and great stamper.  Hope you enjoyed her projects.

My first card can be used to give thanks for something your neighbor or friend did for you.

Stamps:  Holiday Home, Lovely As a Tree

CS:  Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Ink:  Tuxedo Black Momento Pad

Markers:  Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, So Saffron

Blendabilities Markers:  Smoky Slate, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Wisteria Wonder, Skin Tone

Miscellaneous:  Paper Snips, Clear Blocks, SU Dimensionals

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I don't normally do Fall cards so decided to use my Truly Grateful set for the first time.

Stamps:  Truly Grateful

CS:  Lost Lagoon, E#arly Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla, Whisper White
Ink:  Basic Black, Lost Lagoon
Markers:  Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Crumb Cake
Ribbon: 1/4" Pear Pizzazz Cotton Ribbon
Miscellaneous:  Big Shot, Deco Labels Collection Framelits Dies, SU Dimensionals, 
                        Glue Dots, Paper Snips, Argyle Embossing Folder
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Here is a wonderful reason to be grateful.  Our first Great Grandson, Davis, just turned 1 a week ago.  I was so happy to get this shot of him.  His theme was Toy Story.  The kids wore costumes.  It was a fun afternoon.

CS:  Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Pacific Point

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Well that's it for this month.  Thanks for stopping by.  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 Heidi Boos blog.

    

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)