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  :)

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  :)

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)

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  :)

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  :)

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  :)

Everything is Coming Up Halloween - Control Freaks Halloween Blog Tour

Welcome to our September Control Freaks Blog Tour.  We are featuring Halloween this month.  You may have come from Jan Tinklenberg's blog or are starting here.  

The first card is a tweaked version of my Perfect Blend card.  It has Halloween colors but is good for anytime.

Stamp Set:  Perfect Blend

CS:  Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Very Vanilla
DSP:  Witches Brew, Modern Medley
Ink:  Basic Black Classic Pad
Punches:  Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Large Oval punch, Scallop Oval punch
Accessories:  Rhinestone Jewels, Paper Snips, Glue Dots, Dimensionals
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My next card uses the new Circle Thinlits Card Die.  It is so easy to use and makes a wonderfully fun card.  To make the extra fold for inside the card, you put the 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" piece of card stock through the opening of the die so it doesn't get cut off.  That gives the extra flap to be able to write in.  Pretty cool idea.  What an easy way to make a WOW card.

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Stamps:  Best of Halloween, Halloween Hellos

CS:  Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight

Ink: Basic Black Classic Pad

Markers:  Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, White Stampin' Chalk Marker

Punch:  1 3/4" Circle punch

Accessories:  Big Shot, Circle Thinlits Card Die [133480, $32.95] 

       Square Lattice Embossing Folder

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My last card uses the new Envelope Punch Board which can be used for more than just envelopes.  I made a File Folder card.  I could have rounded the top corners but wanted the squared off version.

Stamps:  Best of Halloween
CS:  Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink: Basic Black Classic Pad
Punch:  1 3/8" Circle punch
Accessories:  Envelope Punch Board [Item # 133774, $19.95]
      Stampin' Trimmer, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter Glue

Thanks for stopping by.  Now you are headed to the blog of Sandy Mathis to see what she has in store for you.
  

Happy Stamping!   Judy  :)