Control Freaks - TOUR DE FREAKS - September Blog Tour

Welcome to the September TOUR DE FREAKS!   We are featuring fall and holiday items found in the new Holiday Catalog.  There are lots of wonderful items to pick from.  You may have come from Melissa Davies blog.  Her projects are always fun to see.

I thought I would show you a basic card and then a stepped up version to show how easy it is to give your card that finished look.  Here's a basic card.  It is an okay card...

NOW... look at this stepped up card.  It is like adding frosting to the cake.  I taught this card at our September Stamp -A-Stack.

Stamps:  Happy Scenes Bundle [in Holiday catalog on page11], Woodgrain Background 

CS:  Island Indigo, Pool Party, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi

Glimmer Paper:  Gold

Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black, Craft Whisper White. Pool Party

Markers:  Wild Wasabi, Pool Party

Punch:  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack - Flower punch

Ribbon:  1/8" Silver ribbon

Misc:  Big Shot Machine, Hearth & Home Thinlit Dies, Window Sheet, Heat Tool

          White Embossing Powder, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, 2-way Glue Pen

          SU Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Basic Rhinestone Jewels 

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Here is a basic card.

Now on the stepped up version, I've added Green Marker to the trees, a red ribbon at the top and Rhinestone Basic Jewels and Dazzling Details Glitter Glue.  This is the card I taught at our Stamp Camp North at the Westminster Elks Lodge today.

Stamps:  Wonderland [in the Holiday catalog on page 23 ]

CS:  Real Red, Garden Green, Sky Blue, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black, Garden Green

Marker:  Wild Wasabi

Punch:  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack - Star punch

Ribbon:  1/4" Real Red Cotton Ribbon

Misc:  Big Shot, Ovals Collections Framelit Dies, Dazzling Details Glitter Glue

          Basic Rhinestone Jewels, SU Dimensionals, 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 Debbie Henderson's blog.  Love the double window card!!!!

  

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)

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  :)

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 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 - 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  :)

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  :)

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  :)

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  :)

BOO to YOU!!!! Control Freaks September Blog Tour

Welcome to our "BOO to YOU!!!!"  September Tour de Freaks!  You may have come from Heidi Baks blog.  

I just got my Halloween stamps so decided to put two of them together.  I call this one 
Home Cookin'.

Stamps:  Tee-Hee-Hee [Holiday Mini catalog on pg 47] 
              Holiday Home [Holiday Mini catalog on pg 16]

CS:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black
Blendabilities Markers:  Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Smoky Slate
Accessories:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, 1/8" Circle Punch
                    Crystal Effects, non-SU Illusion paper for ghost and bubbles
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I have seen lots of samples using the new Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlits Die [Holiday Mini catalog on pg 11].  At our last Mile High Stamper meeting we made pumpkin boxes. 

The card stock is Pumpkin Pie and Garden Green.  We used the Work of Art stamp set for the stripes on the pumpkin boxes using Pumpkin Pie ink.
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My last piece is a mini trading card which works perfectly for our BOO TO YOU theme.

Stamps:  Making Spirits Bright - [ Holiday Mini catalog on pg 48 ]
CS:  Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black
Blendabilities Markers:  Old Olive, Soft Sky, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie

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 Julie Davison's blog.

    

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)