SSC 268 Open Sleigh

Well, I'm going from Halloween to Christmas. I feel guilty because it's only August but I just can't help myself with all this new product in my hands!  I made this card for the challenge at Stamping 411. I have to admit that I purchased the Open Sleigh stamp set purely for the stocking. I fell in love with it the minute I saw it in the 2012 catalog. Hopefully I'll get around to using the sleigh too.

Have you noticed the Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack on p. 20 in the Holiday Catalog?  It's not all Christmas designs or colors and the size is 4 1/2 x 6 1/2, which is perfect for your card making. I used the Apothecary Accents Framelits for my focal point on my card and used the new Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack with it. That was fun and gave it a nice effect.

Here's my take on the sketch.

Supplies:
Stamp sets - Open Sleigh
Card Stock - Lucky Limeade, Cherry Cobbler, Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack, Whisper White
Ink - Cherry Cobbler
Accessories - Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack, new Paper- Piercing Tool, Large Scallop Edgelits, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine

TSSC234 Googly Ghouls

I participated in Mary Jo's Lunchtime sketch challenge. When I saw the sketch I knew I wanted to use the new Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Series Paper from the Holiday catalog (p.24). And of course the new Googly Ghouls stamp set with the Googlies eyes!(p.27)  It may seem a little early for Halloween, but when you're creating your own cards, it's never too early to start.  And when you have new product, you just have to use it! :)

Here's my card.

Supplies:
Stamp sets - Googly Ghouls
Card stock - Basic Gray, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP
Ink - Black Staz On
Accessories - Spider Web Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Googlies (eyes), Modern Label punch, 1/8" Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Inside of card

Core'dinations Card Stock with Framed Tulips

I made another card with the Core'dinations Card Stock. This card was cased from Chris Smith. But not only did I make the card, I made my first video ever and put it on YouTube so I could share with you how to use this new product!! Cross your fingers that it all works for me when I get ready to upload it to this blog!!

Supplies:
Stamp sets - Pursuit of Happiness
Card Stock - Crumb Cake, Naturals Ivory, Early Espresso Core'dinations Card Stock
Ink - Early Espresso
Accessories - Framed Tulips and Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folders,Stampin' Sanding Block, Riding Hood Red Seam Binding,, Stampin' Sponge

Oh my gosh!!! It worked!! I am so excited!  Remember, it was my first attempt. I'll get better.  :)

Floral Frames in Core'dinations Cardstock

There is a new product in the Holiday Catalog called Core'dinations Card Stock (p.6). It comes in three colors, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, and Gumball Green.  The color on the outside of the card stock is one of the Stampin' Up colors and the inside layer is a monochromatic color. You sand, tear, or distress the card stock to revel the beauty beneath.  It is super easy to use a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and then sand the embossed image to get a beautiful effect. They also have a new sanding block and tacky cloth for cleanup to make the process super easy! (also p.6)

I made a card with the new Core'dinations Cardstock and the Floral Frames Framelits Die. This card was featured in the August Stampin' Success magazine that is sent monthly to all Stampin' Up demonstrators. I cased the card to share with you.

Supplies:
Stamp sets - Loving Thoughts
Card Stock - Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler and Gumballl Green Core'dinations Card Stock, First Edition DSP
Ink - Early Espresso
Accessories - Floral Frames Framelits Die, Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (Holiday Catalog p.33),
2 3/8" Scallop punch, Scallop Trim Corner punch, Naturals Designer Buttons, Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals

It's really lovely in person. It doesn't photograph too well.

Moving Forward

Today's card is made with Moving Forward, the exclusive Ronald McDonald House Charities stamp set. For every Moving Forward stamp set sold, Stampin' Up donates $3.00 to the RMHC. It has always been $2.00, but they increased the amount this year. You'll find this set (and more info about their donations) on the inside of the back cover of the 2012 catalog.

I cased this card from Mary Fish. I tweeked it a bit but it's essentially her design. I have this set in wood mount and I cut the words from the bike and the boat and mounted them on the end of my wood block. I can still use the words if I want but they won't automatically be with my bike or boat. Make sense?

Supplies:
Stamp sets - Moving Forward, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock - Marina Mist, Real Red, Whisper White, Subtles Designer Series paper stack
Ink - Marina Mist, Real Red and Old Olive Markers (for the flowers)
Accessories - Square Scallops Duo Bigz die, Houndstooth embossing folder, 2 1/2" circle punch, Small and large oval punches,  Stampin' sponge, Stampin' Dimensionals

This is a fun stamp set for a good cause. Consider adding it to your Wish List.

Just Believe in Everything Eleanor

Today's card is a CASE from my blog pal Shannon Angel! I took one look at her card last week and knew it was a perfect card for my ladies at the nursing home to make.  We did it today and they thought it was so pretty. I've missed stamping with them two out of the last four weeks and they let me know that they've missed me and the card making. But let me tell you, I've missed them!  Those sweet ladies have really gotten to my heart!

Supplies:
Stamp sets - Everything Eleanor, Just Believe, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock - Midnight Muse, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Ink - Midnight Muse, Crumb Cake
Accessories - Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Small and large oval punches, 3/8" Crumb Cake tafetta ribbon, Stamping Sponge, Stampin' Dimensionals

After embossing the Crumb Cake CS, I took my stamping sponge and rubbed Crumb Cake ink over the embossed image to make it stand out. You don't have to do this, but it makes your embossing pop. These colors go both ways, masculine and feminine. It would make a great sympathy, get well, or birthday card too.

SSC267 Blue Ribbon

Alas, I'm back to blogging! Sorry, but I've been on vacation again! We went on a cruise to the Eastern Caribbean last week with some friends who were celebrating their 10'th anniversary. Yes, they were lots younger than us but we kept up pretty well :)  It's always a challenge to get caught up when you get home, so I'm just now able to stamp a little.

I haven't done a challenge in a long time,so thought I'd try the sketch at Stamping411. 

I ordered the new set, Blue Ribbon, when I returned from convention because we received the You're Amazing set there and Blue Ribbon goes great with it.  It makes nice cards for kids and males, but you could give it to your girlfriends too.

Supplies:
Stamp sets - Blue Ribbon, You're Amazing
Cardstock - Midnight Muse, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink - Midnight Muse, Real Red
Accessories - 2 3/8" scallop circle punch, 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" circle punches, Perfect Polka Dots and Argyle embossing folders, 5/8" Real Red Satin Ribbon (retired), Stampin' Dimensionals

I added the # sign to the 1 with my Real Red marker. You could easily make the tail for the blue ribbon with cardstock.  I made the flag shape with my square punch. If you haven't tried it yet, give it a try on some scrap paper.

This stamp is from the You're Amazing set.  (duh!!)

Everything you need right there!