Monday, November 29, 2010

Perk Up!



Don't we all have those days when we need to perk up?
I'm kind of having one right now. I don't know why, but I'm tired today. So, I could use a little coffee with a lot of caffeine to help me "perk up." I limit my Starbucks consumption to those days when it's really necessary, but to honor my card, I think today must be a Starbucks day.
If you also need to honor my card with a Starbucks, feel free to use it as your excuse...

I mean use it as your inspiration. :)

I used the following Stampin' Up supplies to make this card:
 
Morning Cup Stamp Set
Basic Black Classic Ink
Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, and Night of Navy Stampin' Write Markers
Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, and Soft Suede Card Stock
Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper
1/4" Night of Navy Grosgrain Ribbon


Friday, November 26, 2010

Sketch Frenzy Friday Got Christmas Treats?



It has been a crazy, super busy couple of weeks.
We had 4 events in 2 weeks at church. There was a Family Worship Night, a program we do for families with preschoolers and grade schoolers. There's food, a lesson, crafts, games, and more. They're a lot of fun but they're a lot of work too! Then we had Laser Tag for the fourth-sixth graders. That same weekend was Turkey Races. We collect turkeys for a community food center. However, we also let the elementary kids race six of them down a track for fun first. Finally, we had a volunteer banquet to thank all of our amazing leaders and volunteers for the work they do.

Now, the events are pretty much over and it's time to relax a bit. So I enjoyed sitting to stamp for our Sketch Frenzy Friday card. I look forward to posting more cards and the directions for my Royal Blog Tour Every Little Bit project, which has had some difficulties not posting correctly that past couple of weeks.

Until then, here is my Sketch Frenzy Friday card. I hope you enjoy it! Make your own and upload it to http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/. Go see Deb Currier's card to follow the tour here!


I used the following Stampin' Up Products to make this card:

Got Treats Stamp Set
Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, and Soft Suede Classic Ink Pads
Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker
Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, and Old Olive Cardstock
Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper
Very Vanilla 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

Saturday, November 20, 2010

SU Stars Blog Hop "Big on Christmas"


Welcome to the SU Stars Blog Hop! If you have been following the hop, you probably arrived from Brenda's blog. Keep reading for the next stop!


Snow says "Christmas" to me. Unfortunately, in the Phoenix metro area, it's pretty safe to say that we won't be having a white Christmas. So, I'm making my own! I love snowmen and decorate with several of them at Christmas. It might not actually snow here, but I can imagine it and do my best to create it! This happy snowman card is the first step! It would be an easy one to mass produce for Christmas cards for all of us who wish we were having a white Christmas!

Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and if it's a white one, please enjoy it for me!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Big on Christmas stamp set
Black Stazon Ink
Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi, Baja Breeze, and Basic Gray Stampin' Write Markers
Whisper White, Real Red, and Baja Breeze Cardstock
Candy Cane Christmas Designer Fabric

Remember- you don't have to sew to use Stampin' Up's great fabric!


Now, to follow the blog tour, go on to Amanda's blog here.


Friday, November 19, 2010

Sketch Frenzy Friday Big on Christmas!



I can hardly wait for Christmas. I know I say that in just about every post for a Christmas card, but it's so true! I am so excited for Christmas this year. Because I'm so excited and because I keep making Christmas cards, I'm also looking forward to deciding who will get each one! This one is a fun one. The colors are a little more "serious" but it still captures the whimsy of Christmas. Happy Stamping!


I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Big on Christmas Stamp Set
Basic Black Classic Ink
Cherry Cobbler, Certainly Celery, and Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers
Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, and Basic Black Cardstock
Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper





Monday, November 15, 2010

TSSC148 Inspired By Nature




This is the card I made based on Technostamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge 148. I'm determined to use the stamps that I don't normally reach for this year. I love this set, Inspired by Nature, but I never use it. When I saw the long space in this sketch, I knew this set would be perfect.

I'm also trying to stretch and use colors I don't use all the time, too. So I pulled out Not Quite Navy and More Mustard, along with Old Olive to create the flowers.

The card looked a little plain with the solid Not Quite Navy backgound. I reached for another stamp I don't use often, En Francais. It was perfect to an elegant, gentle background that didn't distract from the focal point. Stampin Up's new Crochet Trim completed the soft look I wanted. I hope you like it! Happy Stamping!


I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:
 
Inspired by Nature and En Francais Background Stamp
More Mustard, Old Olive, and Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write Markers
Very Vanilla, More Mustard, and Not Quite Navy Cardstock
Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim

Saturday, November 13, 2010

TSSC147 Greeting Card Kids




I am so excited for Christmas this year! So, I see lots of Christmas ideas in the sketches I see these days. "Greeting Card Kids" has a very cute Christmas stamp in it which I chose for this card. It reminds me of a sweet little 5 year old I know! Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin Up products to make this card:
 
Greeting Card Kids Stamp Set
Blushing Bride, Real Red, Garden Green, Baja Breeze, and Black Classic Ink
Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Real Red, Garden Green, and Baja Breeze Cardstock
Candy Cane Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper
Brights Brads
Regals Buttons
1/8" Certainly Celery Taffeta Ribbon


Friday, November 12, 2010

Sketch Frenzy Friday Holiday Happiness




Happy Friday, everyone! It's a busy couple of weeks around here. So it was nice to stop and focus on the upcoming Christmas Holiday! I love how Stampin' Up's inks, card stock, patterned paper, and ribbon all match. It makes it so much easier to create!

This is a sketch that will work with many different types of cards. Make one of your own and post it on http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.


I used the following Stampin Up products to make this card:
 
Holiday Happiness Stamp Set
Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, and Old Olive Classic Inks
Old Olive and Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Markers
Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, and Old Olive Card Stock
Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper
Blender Pens

Now check out Deb Currier's card made with this sketch on her blog here.


Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Every Little Bit "January" Directions



This was the project I created for The Royal Blog Tour that occurred this past weekend.
I had several people express interest in the project and the frame.
First, the frame came from www.scrapbook.com.
It is a frame made by Seven Gypsies. There are several different styles featured there. I chose the black "Artist Printers Tray."

I will be posting directions for one month every Wednesday. If you would like the entire product list and tutorial of all 12 months now, it can be purchased for $6.99. Email me with the request to purchase the "Every Little Bit Tutorial" and I'll be happy to complete the request.



These are the Stampin Up products that are used for January picture:

Every Little Bit Stamp Set
Marina Mist and Night of Navy Classic Inks
Naturals Ivory, Marina Mist, and Night of Navy Card stock
1 3/4" Scallop Circle Extra-Large Punch
2 3/8" Scallop Circle Extra-Large Punch
Circle Punches
Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder


These are the Stampin Up products used for January Title:
Full Calendar Stamp Set
Basic Black Classic Ink
Crumb Cake and Basic Black Card stock
Modern Label Extra-Large Punch
Magnetic Movers and Shapers Punch Windows Set of 4


Directions

1. Cut the Naturals Ivory Card stock to 2 3/4" x 3 3/4".
2. Stamp the snowflake stamp with Marina Mist and Night of Navy Classic Inks randomly on the Naturals Ivory Card stock.
3. Punch Night of Navy Card stock with the 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Extra-Large Punch.
4. Run a small scrap of Marina Mist Card stock through the Big Shot in the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.
5. Punch the embossed cardstock with the 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Extra-Large Punch.
6. Punch another circle out of the Night of Navy Card stock. Any size would work that fits inside the scallop circle.
7. Stamp a snowflake in Night of Navy ink on a small piece of Naturals Ivory Card stock.
8. Punch it with a smaller circle punch.
9. Layer the circles and scallop circles.
10. Then adhere them to the Naturals Ivory stamped background.
11. Stamp "January" with Basic Black ink on Crumb Cake Card stock.
12. Punch it out with the Modern Label Punch.
13. Use the Big Shot to cut a Modern Label Shape out of Basic Black Card stock.
14. Layer the two pieces.
15. Adhere them to the top of the Naturals Ivory Card stock.
16. Ta-Da! You did it!


Come back next week to see how to create February or email me for the entire tutorial for $6.99.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Royal Blog Tour "Every Little Bit"

Hello, Kings and Queens, Princes and Princesses!

I hope you are enjoying your tour of the Royal Blog Kingdom! Welcome to my castle! This is my first time with the Royal Blog Tour and I am so excited to be part of this fantastic and talented group of Royal Stampers! I am Princess Angela, an Elementary Pastor and Stampin Up Demonstrator, currently residing in Chandler, Arizona with the wonderful Prince Frankfurter.



My stamp set is "Every Little Bit." I decided early on that it would be fun to make something for the different months. I thought about making a calendar, but that is something most people have seen before. Then, I thought about making something to showcase all the months. The more I thought about it, the more I loved that idea!


I found a frame that would hold 12 little cards. Each individual opening is 2 3/4" by 3 3/4." This is the same size as Artist Trading Cards or ATCs if you've ever made those. The openings allow for a lot of dimension added to this project with ribbon, a button, brads, and Crystal Effects.


There are some constants between each of the months. They all feature "Every Little Bit" in each month. They all have Naturals Ivory or Crumb Cake card stock backgrounds. All of the names of the months are from the "Full Calendar" set. They are all stamped on Naturals Ivory or Crumb Cake card stock, as well, and are punched out with the Modern Label punch. The Basic Black background comes from the Movers and Shapers Punch Windows die. All of the line art images were colored with blender pens and ink from classic ink pads.


After that, each month is different, not featuring any of the same things twice, except for Crystal Effects! It's easier to see a variety of ribbons, hemp twine, brads, a button, punches, and free hand shapes when you view the pictures close up.


Beginning this Wednesday, November 10th, I will share the items used to make the monthly squares.We'll start with January (obvious, I know!) The following Wednesday, I will share how to make the February square. We will continue until all of the months have been explained.

Trust me! Making one month a week would be much easier than making them all at once! You can subscribe to my blog or just check back every Wednesday to get all of the information!


I am offering two blog candy prizes to help you make your own Every Little Bit display!

Please (1) make a comment on my project. Be sure to tell me which month is your favorite. If you would like to leave your email address along with your comment, this is fine.
(2) If you would prefer to keep your email address more private, please email your name and email address to me at
kebord2@gmail.com
(This is a RBT requirement that I must have your email address in one place or the other.)

I will randomly select a winner from someone who fulfills the comment and email address requirement!

One winner will receive all of the ribbon, brads, and the button needed to make your own Every Little Bit squares!


The other will win the months stamped, punched and mounted on the black background!
Either prize will get you on your way to making your own "Every Little Bit" sampler.




If you're wondering about June- June 30th is Frankfurter, my wiener dog's birthday! As you can tell from my blog title, he's a big part of my life. You could use the hammer and nails for Father's Day in the set, but I chose to use the dog instead! All of these bones are Frank's biggest birthday wish come true! The cute little dog can also signify the beginning of the "dog days of summer!"




Sketch Frenzy Friday Day of Gratitude



Happy Friday, Everyone! Can you believe it's November?
 
I don't know where the time goes!
I am blessed by the number of people in my life who are dear to me. I love November and Thanksgiving because this time allows me to stop and remember how fortunate I am. This "Thank You" card could go to any one of those dear friends and family members.

 
I used the following Stampin' Up supplies to make this card:

Day of Gratitude and Thank You Kindly Stamp Sets
Cajun Craze, More Mustard, and Old Olive Classic Inks
Cajun Craze and Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Markers
Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze, More Mustard and Chocolate Chip Card Stock
Autumn Spice Specialty Designer Paper
Stampin' Dimensionals
Paper Snips
Now, check out Kim Innis' creation made with this sketch. Then, make your own card and post it on www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Wellness Wishes

I don't know about you, but there's only one thing I want to do when I'm sick.
I just want to crawl into my bed, get under the covers, and take a nap!
Because I am a midwest girl who loves quilts even if I do live in the southwest now, this card is inspired by that very desire.

I used some of Stampin' Up's amazing Designer Series Paper to make my "quilt." I was able to use scraps that I had left over from other projects. Since Stampin' Up's colors are designed to coordinate with each other, it's easy to mix and match paper, even if it didn't originally come all together. This card features two In Colors, Blushing Bride and Poppy Parade. My stitching was done by just drawing little dashed lines with my black Stampin' Write marker.
I hope you enjoy it!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:
Wellness Wishes Stamp Set
Basic Black Classic Ink
Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Poppy Parade, and Basic Black Card Stock
Sunny Garden and In Color Level 1 Hostess Reward Designer Series Paper Packs
Paper Snips

Monday, November 1, 2010

TSSC146 Crazy For Cupcakes!



This is the card I made based on today's Techno Stamper Monday Lunchtime Sketch 146. You can see it here.




I made this card for my Mom's birthday. Orange is her favorite color, so I wanted to incoporate it into the card. I added the ribbon to bring in another touch of Pumpkin Pie Orange to the card. The Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, and Pacific Point color combination came from my Color Coach!

Happy (belated) Birthday, Mom!
The card was a little late. The big wishes were not!

I used the following Stampin' Up supplies to make this card:
Crazy for Cupcakes and Short and Sweet Stamp Sets
Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, and Pacific Point Classic Inks
Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise, and Pacific Point Card Stock
1/4" Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon
Blender Pens

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