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  :)

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  :)

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  :)

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  :)

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  :)

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  :)

Custom Star Boxes by Stampin’ Up!

Love these.  Enjoy!   :)

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  :)

TOUR DE FREAKS! Blog Tour brought to you by the Control Freaks :)

Welcome to our August Tour de Freaks! Blog Tour.  You may have come from Julie Davison's blog.  She is such a great stamper!

I decided to use the new set called Flower Patch and the matching Flower Fair Framelits.  My twin girls have a birthday and below are the cards I made for them.  Tama loves Blues and Terri loves Purples...thus my color choices.  :)  I love the Screen Card.  It makes a very fancy card for someone special.

Front of Card for Tama

Inside of Card for Tama

Front of Card for Terri

Inside of Card for Terri

Here is a card I made using the same set and colors.

Stamps:  Flower Patch [on page 156 in the annual catalog ], Non SU Saying on front

CS:  Night of Navy, Pacific Point, Old Olive, Whisper White - or 

       Perfect Plum, Blueberry Bliss, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink:  Night of Navy, Pacific Point, Old Olive - or

       Perfect Plum, Blueberry Bliss, Old Olive, Whisper White

Glimmer Paper:  Dazzling Diamonds

Punches:  Butterfly punch, Decorative Label punch

Misc:  Big Shot, Large Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Flower Flair Framelits Dies

       Rhinestone Jewels, SU Dimensionals

       

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 Cindy Elam's blog.

  

Stamping Hugs!   Judy  :)