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Vintage Vogue Birthday

Hi Stampers,

Here's a card using a new stamp set I absolutely love called Vintage Vogue.  This was inspired by a card on the new Stampin' Connection website for Stampin' Up! demonstrators by the very talented Mary Brown.

This month my classes will feature three projects using the Vintage Vogue stamp set, Old Olive, Orchid Opulence and Rich Razzleberry card stock and Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper, as well as the Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon.  This is one of the cards we will be making.  The Vintage Vogue stamp set is available from the current Occasions Mini Catalog (click on button to the right) and is offered in either Wood Mount or Clear Mount sets.  I used the Clear Mount stamps and Acrylic Blocks C and D. Clear Mount refers to the blocks.  The image is the same high quality rubber s the Wood mounts.  If you choose Clear Mount, you will need Acrylic Blocks.

The card base on all three cards will be Rich Razzleberry card stock.  This card has a layer of Old Olive card stock next. This will be added to the card base later.  The focal image has Rich Razzleberry as the base layered with Whisper White card stock that has been stamped with the vine stamp from Vintage Vogue in Old Olive Classic Ink.  The two large flowers have been inked in Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink and stamped off once before stamping on scraps of Whisper White card stock.  The centers are colored using the Old Olive Stampin' Write marker.  The small flowers have been stamped the same way only I used Orchid Opulence Classic Ink.  The centers on these are colored using the Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Write marker.  The flowers are cut out using Paper Snips (great little pair of nice sharp scissors) and then attached to the panel using Stampin' Dimensionals.  A small piece of Orchid Opulence card stock is punched using the Scallop Trim Border Punch* and glued to the back of the focal piece. 

A strip of Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper is punched using the Scallop Trim Border Punch and glued to the Old Olive panel.  A piece of Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon is layered next, the edges glued on the back side.  After attaching this layer to the card base using SNAIL adhesive, the focal image is added using Stampin' Dimensionals and a small piece of ribbon is slipped under the flat piece and tied in a knot.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Vintage Vogue (118598-Clear Mount, 117690-Wood Mount)

Paper:  Rich Razzleberry (115316);  Old Olive (100702);  Orchid Opulence (100969);  Whisper White (100730);  Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper (115671)

Ink:  Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink (115658);  Orchid Opulence Classic Ink (101859);  Old Olive Classic Ink (102277);  Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker (100079);  Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Write Marker (116329 - In Color Markers sold in a set of 6)

Accessories:  Scallop Trim Border Punch* (118402);  Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115613);  Paper Snips (103579); SNAIL Adhesive (104332);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  Acrylic block C (118486);  Acrylic Block D (118458)

* The Scallop Trim Border Punch is one of the choices in the Sale-A-Bration Brochure FREE with a $50 purchase (merchandise only). 

Click on the button to the right to see what other choices are available.  Now is a great time to stock up on your supplies and earn FREE product! 

If you are interested in making this card and others using Vintage Vogue, and live in the Flagler County area of Florida, contact me and we can talk about setting up a class for you and your friends and/or family.

Clean and Simple Birthday

Hi Stampers,

Here's a quick birthday card we needed for a male friend.  I find masculine cards very hard to make, as do many of you.  I love Stampin' Up!'s new Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack found in the new Occasions Mini (see button on right).  I've been using it quite a bit lately.  This card uses four more of the patterned papers included in that stack.

The card base is Kraft card stock.  The next layer is Taken with Teal with a Whisper White layer coming next.  I used the 1-1/4" Square punch to punch four different DSPs and layered them on the Whisper White card stock.  I used Natural Hemp to tie a bow and adhered using a Mini Glue Dot.  I was going for the gift package look here.  This is attached to the card base using Stampin' Dimensionals.

The greeting is from the stamp set, On Your Birthday.  I stamped on Whisper White card stock using Sahara Sand Classic Ink.  I punched the same Designer Papers using 1/4" Square punch and 2-Way Glue Pen to adhere.  I angled the square punch at the end to create a flag look.  This is layered on a strip of Taken with Teal, using the square punch on the end of this as well. 

As always, this card is all Stampin' Up!, all the time. 

Supplies:

Stamps:  On Your Birthday (111664)

Paper:  Kraft (102125);  Taken With Teal (101584);  Whisper White (100730);  Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack (117161-Occasions Mini)

Ink:  Sahara Sand Classic Ink (105208)

Accessories:  Natural Hemp Twine (100982);  1-1/4" Square Punch (104403);  1/4" Square Punch (retired);  2-Way Glue Pen (100425);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332); Mini Glue Dots (103683);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Hope you like it!  I appreciate every comment that you leave.  It lets me know that you are out there reading my blog.  Thanks so much for stopping by today!  See you next time!

Mary Davidson

Vintage Birthday

Hi Stampers,

Here's a card I made with a vintage look for a weekly challenge over on the Late Night Stampers yahoo group.  The amount of talent over there is just staggering.  HERE is their group home page if you would like to join and be inspired.  This week's challenge is to make a project with a "vintage" feel.  I've used a lot of exciting new products to make this card

The card base is So Saffron card stock which is covered on the front with a piece from the new Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack found in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I used the 3/16" Corner Rounder Punch in the top right corner.

I used Pretty In Pink card stock for he panel and pierced a line across the top and bottom using the Mat Pack and Paper Piercing Tool.  A strip of So Saffron card stock, that has been punched with the new Scallop Trim Border punch*, is attached to the bottom edge using SNAIL adhesive.

The hearts are made using the Big Shot (I love my Big Shot), a new Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die called Scalloped Heart of Hearts and one of the hearts from the Sizzlits 4-Pack Die sets called Hearts Set.  The background heart was die cut using Chocolate Chip card stock.  The Scalloped Heart uses the same Designer Series Paper that covers the front, but in an area where there are no floral images.  The Embosslit both embosses and die cuts the images.  I used a Sanding Block across the top of the embossed dots to reveal the white core of the paper.  Then, I used a Sponge Dauber and Pretty In Pink Classic Ink to sponge the dots pink.  This is attached to the Pretty In Pink panel using Stampin' Dimensionals.

The flower in the center is punched using the Boho Blossoms Punch and Pretty In Pink card stock.  I die cut a button using the Buttons #5 Sizzlit Die and threaded it using Linen Thread.  The flower is also popped up using Stampin' Dimensionals.

The greeting is from the new set, Well Scripted, which is also found in the Occasions Mini.  This set is available in both Wood Mount or Clear Mount.  I've used the Clear Mount set and Block C.  It is stamped in Chocolate Chip Classic Ink. 

Just to clarify Clear Mount Stamps... the actual image is not clear.  It is the same high quality rubber and foam you find in the wood mount sets.  The block is a clear acrylic block that is nicely grooved on all four sides.  It allows you see exactly where you are stamping.  For 100% accuracy, it is recommended that you use a Stamp-a-ma-jig.

*This punch is one of the choices of free product from the Sale-A-Bration brochure with a purchase of $50 in product.  Click on the Sale-a-Bration button to the right for more information.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Well Scripted (117072 -Clear Mount set)

Paper:  So Saffron (105118);  Chocolate Chip (102128);  Pretty In Pink (100459);  Sweet Pea Designer Series Pack (117161- Occasions Mini)

Ink:  Chocolate Chip Classic Ink (100908);  Pretty In Pink Classic Ink (101301)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439);  Hearts Set Sizzlit 4 Pack (113448);  Stampin' Up! Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit (117332 - Occasions Mini);  Buttons #5 Sizzlit (113440);  Boho Blossoms Punch 110711);  Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402 - Sale-A-Bration Brochure);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332);  Clear Mount Block C (118486);  Sponge Daubers (102892);  Sanding Blocks (103301);  Linen Thread (104199);  3/16" Corner Rounder Punch (109047)

Please feel free to leave a comment, especially if you have any questions about the products used on this card.  I appreciate you stopping by today.  Thanks so much and see you next time.

Mary Davidson

Haitian Disaster Relief

Hi Stampers,

On January 12, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope.  Stampin' Up! would like to help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of this earthquake.

From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set sold will be donated to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

I will personally match Stampin' Up!'s $2 for every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set purchased by contacting me or ordering through my Demonstrator Website until February 28, 2010. 

Product Name	Item #	Price
I {Heart} Hearts – clear-mount  (block D recommended)	118571	$18.95
I {Heart} Hearts – wood-mount	117010	$26.95

Click HERE to view this stamp set.  It can also be found in the new Occasions Mini Catalog by clicking on the button under What's New in the right hand column.

Thank you so much.

Mary Davidson

Playing with New Products

Hi Stampers,

Some new products arrived and I decided to use them for the latest Chat & Challenge Sketch on SUDSOL.  The card base is Sahara Sand card stock.  The Designer Paper is from the new Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack, a fabulous collection of 48 -12" x 12" sheets; that is, 2 each of 24 double-sided designs.

This is layered on Pumpkin Pie card stock and Rose Red card stock, two of the coordinating colors of this DSP Stack.  I used the brand new Scallop Trim Border Punch (which I chose as my free Sale-A-Bration choice with a $50 purchase) to edge one side of both card stocks.

I faux-wrapped* 1/4" Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain ribbon and added a knot.  This is attached to the card base using SNAIL adhesive.

The greeting is from the set, Teeny Tiny Wishes, and is stamped on a scrap of the same Designer Series Paper using Chocolate Chip Classic Ink.  It is punched out using the Large Oval Punch.  This is layered on Whisper White card stock.  The next two layers repeat the pattern used on the long strip, Pumpkin Pie and Rose Red card stocks punched with the Scallop Trim Border Punch.  It's popped up and attached using Stampin' Dimensionals.

You really need to check out the new Occasions Mini Catalog by clicking on the button to the right.  It is filled with so many fantastic products.  While you're over there, click on the Sale-A-Bration tab, too, and see what you can earn for free for every $50 purchase.  And, notice too, that you have the option of choosing Wood Mount OR Clear Mount stamps from both of these catalogs.

* Maybe there is another name for this, but I call it faux-wrapped.  Cut your ribbon about 1" longer than the piece you are attaching it to.  Add a little SNAIL near the top and bottom edges of the paper.  Lay your ribbon down and turn over to the back side.  Add a little more SNAIL at the top and bottom and fold the ribbon ends to the back.  Now, turn back to the front side.  Take another piece of ribbon approximately 5" long, slide it under the piece you've already attached and tie a single knot.  There you have it!  You may find it necessary to add a Mini Glue Dot under the knot you just tied to hold it in place.  This technique really helps to conserve the amount of ribbon you use.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Paper:  Sahara Sand (105328);  Pumpkin Pie (105117);  Rose Red (102544);  Whisper White (100730);  Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack (117161)

Ink:  Chocolate Chip Classic Ink (100908)

Accessories:  1/4" Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon (109030);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  Large Oval Punch (107305);  Scallop Trim Border Punch (118492-Free with $50 purchase (before ship. & tax) from Sale-A-Bration Brochure)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Enjoy your weekend.

Mary Davidson

Animal Stories Sketch Challenge

Hi Stampers,

Today I have a card for you that I made for the weekly sketch challenge on SUDSOL, a Demonstrator website.  I seem to be in kid mode lately, so I brought out the Stampin' Up! set called Animal Stories.  I stamped the images on Whisper White card stock using Chocolate Chip for the elephant, Rose Red for the Owl and So Saffron Classic inks for the giraffe. 

I stamped the giraffe twice and cut one out using my Paper Snips.  I love these little scissors.  They are nice and sharp and get into those little spots with relative ease.  It's hard to see from the picture, but the giraffe block has the image cut "out of the box".  In other words, I trimmed the card stock from around the head and legs, then trimmed the block to the size of the others.  My camera battery died before I could get another picture...sorry.  I will try and remember to take another one showing more clearly and add it to this post later.

The three blocks are mounted on a strip of Old Olive card stock.  The background for that strip is from the Designer Series Paper Collection called Tall Tales.  It has lots of whimsical designs just perfect for a child's card.

The Tall Tales DSP piece has a strip of Rose Red card stock edging the bottom that has been punched out using the Scallop Edge Punch.  Beneath that layer is a piece of Old Olive card stock that has also been punched using the same punch.

I added a length of Always Apricot 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon (doesn't sound like it would match, but it's perfect) and adhered on the back side.  A smaller piece is slipped under and tied into a single not...easy peasy way to add ribbon to a project. 

The strip is adhered to the Designer Paper layer using SNAIL Adhesive.  All the layers are attached to the card body, which is Chocolate Chip card stock, using SNAIL.  The trimmed out giraffe is popped up using Stampin' Dimensionals and overlays the stamped image on the block.

I think it came out cute as can be.  Please leave a comment and let me know what you think.  All supplies are © Stampin' Up!  Here's what I used:

Supplies: 

Stamps:  Animal Stories (116716)

Paper:  Whisper White (100730);  Old Olive (100702);  Rose Red (102544);  Chocolate Chip (102128);  Tall Tales Designer Series Paper (115678)

Ink:  So Saffron Classic Ink (105213);  Rose Red Classic (101778);  Chocolate Chip Classic (100908)

Accessories:  Scallop Edge Punch (112091);  Paper Snips (103579);  Apricot Appeal 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109040);  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332)

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I really appreciate you taking time to do that.  See you next time!

Mary Davidson

Birthday Stars

Hi Stampers,

Here's a card a made for a challenge on SUDSOL, a Demonstrator webstie.  We were given a sketch and this is my interpretation of it.  I wanted to use my often neglected Bold Brights* card stock.  The card base uses Brilliant Blue card stock.  Next, a layer of Whisper White was embossed using the Big Shot and the Perfect Polka Dots folder from the new Occasions Mini catalog.

The next element includes Only Orange topped by Brilliant Blue and finally, Whisper White card stock.

I used the Stars #2 Original Die and the Big Shot and die cut stars in Only Orange, Brilliant Blue and Yoyo Yellow card stock.

Happy Birthday is from the stamp set, On Your Birthday, and is stamped on Whisper White using Brilliant Blue Classic Ink.  This is layered on Brilliant Blue and Only Orange card stock.  A Brilliant Blue brad from the Bold Brights collection attaches the greeting flag to the center layers.  I used my Paper Snips to trim the end.

Assorted colors of stars are attached using Stampin' Dimensionals.  SNAIL adhesive is used to adhere the rest of the layers.

* Did you know that you can buy assorted packs of the color families?  With the four major color families, assorted packs contain 36 sheets of card stock, 3 of each of 12 colors.  It's an economical way to try out the different colors to see which ones you would like more of.  The Item number for Bold Brights is listed below in the supplies.  All supplies used are © Stampin' Up!

Supplies:

Stamps:  On Your Birthday (111664)

Paper:  Brilliant Blue (100721);  Only Orange (102837);  Yoyo Yellow (102824);  Bold Bright Assortment (105548);  Whisper White (100730)

Ink:  Brilliant Blue Classic Ink Pad (100691)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439);  Perfect Polka Dots Folder (117335 - Occasions Mini);  Stars #2 Original Die (113461);  Bold Brights Brads (106957);  Paper Snips (103579);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332)

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  If you like what you see, please leave a comment.  Don't forget to click on the side bar buttons and check out the new Occasions Mini and the Sale-A-Bration brochure.

Mary Davidson

It's Sale-A-Bration Time!!

Hi Stampers!

Today marks the start of Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration promotion! From January 5th through March 31st, Customers who purchase $50 in merchandise (before shipping & tax) are eligible to choose a free item from the Sale-A-Bration brochure.  For the first time, you may also choose from a select list of products listed on page 11 of the SAB brochure.  This is the perfect time to stock up on supplies such as card stock and embellishments.  Who doesn't love free products?

Hostesses will receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $300 in workshop* sales, in addition to all the regular hostess benefits.

*Note: This benefit only available on qualifying customer, demonstrator, and workshop orders. Online orders do not qualify.

Recruits:  Choose any retail stamp set (valued up to $47.95) from the current catalog when signing up during the promotion.  Plus, get 15% off your Starter Kit (Standard or Digital+)

Starter Kit	Regular Price	Sale-A-Bration Price (15% off)
Standard Starter Kit	$199	$169
Digital+ Starter Kit	$185	$157

See what free products are available by clicking on the Sale-A-Bration button above or in the right sidebar.  If you would like a copy of your own, please contact me.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Mary Davidson

Time to Say Goodbye

Hi Stampers,

Just a reminder that today is the last day to order items from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  There are several items which will still be available after today.  These include the Shimmer Paints, Build-A-Bear products, My Digital Studio and Simply Adorned products.  Click the link above for a last look at the Holiday Mini.

There is more to say Bye Bye to today.  The Dormant List of stamps not currently in the catalog, but still available, will be retiring by the end of today as well.  You can see a listing by checking this post.  Please take a look and see if there are any sets/wheels on your wish list that you still may want.

The good news is that the new Occasions Mini begins tomorrow and so does Sale-A-Bration!!  More on this in my next post!!

Mary Davidson

Sweet Pea Circles

Hi Stampers,

Here's a card I made for a Chat & Challenge over on SUDSOL, a Demonstrator Business Group.  Stampin' Up! has a new Occasions Mini becoming available January 5th through April 30, 2010 and here's a little sneak peak of a fabulous new paper from the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack. There are 2 sheets each of 24 double-sided papers in this stack!!  It will become available for purchase on January 5, 2010.

The card base is Sahara Sand card stock that has been embossed using the Stampin' Up! Backgrounds 1 Texture Plate and Big Shot.

A strip of the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper is added.  The greeting is from the stamp set, On Your Birthday, and stamped in Chocolate Chip Classic Ink on Whisper White Card stock.  I used the Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write marker to add dots around this panel to mimic the dots on the DSP.

A strip of So Saffron Card stock was dry embossed using the Texture Plates Kit #4.  I am really loving using my Big Shot to dry emboss.  It adds so much to the cards.

The flower is made by punching circles using the 1-3/8", 1-1/4", 1" and 1/2" circle punches.  From large to small, the  card stock colors I used are Rose Red, Pretty In Pink. Melon Mamba and So Saffron.  A Circle Fire Rhinestone Brad is added to the center.  Mini Glue Dots attach it to the card body.  I used the Cutter Kit Distressing tool on the flower layers.

Here is the same card, minus the dry embossing, in a different color way, using Pretty In Pink for the base and Chocolate Chip for the strip.

If you would like a copy of the new Occasions Mini Catalog, please contact me.  There are some fantastic new products being introduced.

Supplies:

Stamps:  On Your Birthday (111664)

Paper:  Sahara Sand (105328);  So Saffron (105118);  Rose Red (102544);  Pretty in Pink (100459);  Melon Mambo (115320);  Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack (117161)

Ink:  Chocolate Chip Classic Ink (100908);  Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker (100071)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439);  SU Backgrounds #1 Texture Plates (114512);  Texture Plates Kit #4 (114531);  1-3/8" Circle Punch (104401);  1-1/4" Circle Punch (104403);  1" Circle Punch (109046);  1/2" Circle Punch (104390); Circle Fire Rhinestone Brad (109110);  Mini Glue Dots (103683);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332); Cutter Kit (106958)

I really appreciate you taking the time to stop by for a visit.  Please leave a comment so I know who is visiting.  Thanks so much and have a wonderful day.

Mary Davidson