Just Believe

I have been playing with my new stamp sets for a few days now and I think I have made a card using each one of them.  This one was made for a friend's birthday.  She reads my blog so hopefully, she will have received her card before she reads the blog! 

This card uses the Just Believe stamp set.  I think this is one of the sets that was given to demonstrators at SU's convention this summer.  Sadly, I had to purchase mine!  Well, I guess really, they purchased theirs when they payed to attend convention, forked out $$ for a hotel & plane ticket ... maybe mine was cheaper!  I keep saying I won't buy anymore floral sets, but they are just too hard to resist!! 

This next card does not use a new set.  It is the final Monday Mailer that I sent to Naomi for August.  It uses one of the Decor Elements stencils that I love.  I sponged the flower in Peach Parfait (In Color) and Pumpkin Pie and used the Greenhouse Gala DSP to accent the card.  The ribbon is Peach Parfait

Have you been enjoying the Labor Day weekend?  I have.  Marianne came over Friday and spent the night so we could work on our projects for the upcoming SU Quarterly meeting we will be attending in Shallotte.  We are doing several swaps - a Christmas Tag swap (which I am coordinating), a Holiday card swap, a 6x6 recipe swap and a Shoebox card.  I am also doing a demo for the event that I have to prepare for 32 people.  A lot to do!!  But, we made a lot of headway on Friday and Saturday.  I actually have everything done except the recipe card!  I am so proud of myself.  Marianne also got a good start on her projects and I think only has the recipe swap to finish also.

Sonny & I went out on the boat for a few hours this afternoon.  The weather is starting to cool down a bit and it was nice.  But, I hear the humidity may be coming back next week.  I hope not! 

Well, enjoy yourself tomorrow!

Kernersville Quarterly Swaps

For the Kernersville SU Quarterly, I am participating in a 3-D Swap, Summer Mini Card Swap, Friday Night Shoebox Card AND a 6x6 Technique page.

This is my 3-D Swap.  I borrowed the Milk Carton Die from my friend, Judy (thanks, Judy!) and made this birdhouse for the Oriole.  I need to get some grass to put inside!

This is the card I designed for the Shoebox Swap using Tropical Party.  It is a gatefold card.

I guess I forgot to take a picture of my other swaps and they are already packed up.  I will take pictures of all the swaps when I receive them and share them when I return.

Here's some more of the beautiful flowers from the Botanical Gardens.

I want to get some of this for my front little hill.

Honeysuckle!!

Open House Make and Takes and Tags

Today the local stamp store in Mooresville had their annual Open House.  I met my sister over there and we did a couple of make and takes (see them below), had a "calorie-conscious" lunch (salad bar) and did some shopping.  I so enjoy spending time with my sister now that I live close.  That is something we have never been able to do unless I was here in NC visiting.  I left NC right after I got married and she was only about 13 at the time and I have been gone over 30 years!.  So, this is definitely a perk to living here now. 

The Make and Takes from today.

I also participated in a Tag Swap at the stamp store and received my tags back today.  There are some very talented ladies out there!!

These tags were made by my sister, Marianne (the Christmas village one) and by me (Christmas tree).

Here are the final swap cards to share with you.  Hope you have enjoyed them and got some inspiration.  I know I have!

Recipe:  by Michelle Fischer (SDiegoGal on SCS)

Stamp:  Serene Snowflake

CS:  Basic Grey, Black, Vanilla, Apricot Appeal; Sage Shadow; Nouveau Riche DSP

Acc:  Black Grosgrain ribbon; distressing tool; paper piercer

Recipe:  by Lorien Clark (vz5dzh)

CS:  Pendant Park

Ink:  Old Olive; Choc Chip

CS:  Choc Chip; Vanilla; Old Olive

Acc:  Old Olive 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon; Texture Cuts Wood Sheets; Background I Texturz Plates

I'm headed in to town to cheer on my Steelers although sad to say, I'm not too optimistic!

more swaps

I have a few more swap cards to share with you.

Recipe:  by Rachel Sztonyk

Stamps:  Hello Again & Sprinkles

Ink:  Choc Chip; Orchid Opulence, Old Olive, Razzleberry, Versamark

CS:  WW; Kraft; Old Olive; Textured Razzleberry; Choc Chip

Acc:  1" & 1/2" circle punches; Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Razzleberry ribbon, white gel pen; oval punches; Crafters Tool Kit

Recipe:  by Tandra Boyer (Inkalicious on SCS)

Stamp:  Graveyard Gala; Frightful Fence jumbo wheel

CS:  Basic Grey; Black; Brushed Silver; WW; Nouvequ Chic DSP

Acc:  Sage Shadow marker; Color Spritzer; Top Note die; black 5/8" grosgrain ribbon; silver brads

no recipe included with this one

Fall has arrived to NC!!  The weather today was perfect!  We were able to turn off the A/C and sleep with our windows open last night.  It was great. 

More Swaps

Thanks for the kind comments some of you have sent me regarding the garage sale!  I don't normally "do" garage sales and guess that is why!!

Someone out there is NOT pulling for my Steelers!  Can't believe we lost that game today in the last 2 minutes!  GRRRRR  Guess we won't be going back to the Super Bowl this year.

Here are a few more of the swap cards I received.

Recipe:  by Mary Rindal

Stamp:  Friends Rock

CS:  Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, WW

Ink:  Black; Melon; Curry

Acc:  Iridescent Ice EP, Melon Mambo ribbon; paper piercer

Recipe: by Crystal Spencer (caspen1973)

Stamp: Season of Friendship

CS:  Celery; Bermuda Bay; WW; Close to Cocoa

Ink:  Same as above + Old Olive

Acc:  Bermuda Bay ribbon; white gel pen; designer brads; Backgrounds I Texture plates

Recipe:  by Lorien Clark

Stamp:  Razzle Dazzle

Ink:  Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo; Black StazOn

CS:  Crushed Curry; Melon Mambo; BB, WW

Acc:  Crushed Curry ribbon; white gel pen; scallop edge punch, iridescent ice EP

Recipe:  by Michelle Fischer (SDiegoGal)

Stamps:  Dasher, Christmas Punch

CS:  Dusty Durango; Crushed Curry; Soft Suede; White Glossy

Ink:  Dusty Durango

Acc:  Dusty Durango DSP; punches, brads, soft suede ribbon; Dazzling Diamonds

Swaps - part 2

I've been working on making calendars this week.  Every year I make calendars for my friends and family.  I've done calendars that go in CD cases and calendars that fit on bar coasters.  This year I am doing them a little differently.  Sonny is making wooden holders for my calendars.  I'll share later!  So far, I've made 3 calendars - only about 8 to go!!

Here are a few more swap cards to share with you.

Recipe:  by Nicole Johnson (StampinNicole06 on SCS)

Stamp:  Greeting Earthlings

CS:  Brillant Blue; Black; Yo Yo Yellow; WW

Ink:  Black Stazon; watercolored w/stamp pads: Gable Green; Yo Yo Yell; Only Orange, Orchid Opul.

Acc:  Top Note; Movers & Shapers Modern Label Die; Modern Label Punch; gingham ribbon; rhinestone fire & ice

Recipe:   by Vicki Stys (CraftCrazy98 @ SCS)

Stamps:  Falling Leaves; Bright Blessings Jumbo Wheel

Paper:  Kraft; Soft Suede; Naturals Ivory

Ink:  Versamark; Soft Suede; Old Olive; Crushed Curry; Dusty Durango

Acc:  Clear Emb Powder; Modern Label Punch; Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon

Recipe:  by Tandra Boyer (Inkalicious @ SCS)

Stamp:  Twick or Tweet

CS:  Basic Black; Night & Day DSP; Pumpkin Pie DSP

Acc:  Frost White Shimmer Paint; Scallop Circle Punch; Modern Label punch & die cut; Scallop Square die; 1 1/4" black striped ribon (rubbed w/Pumpkin Pie Ink)

Recipe: by Crystal Spencer (caspen1973 @ SCS)

Stamps:  Serene Snowflakes; Teeny Tiny Wishes

CS:  Real Red; Soft Suede; WW; Christmas Cocoa DSP

Ink:  Soft Suede; Real Red

Acc:  REal Red Grosgrain Ribbon; Linen Thread;  Modern Label Punch; Backgrunds I Texture Plates; Top Note Die; Word Window Punch

Another Swap

I did another swap last month and just got my cards back.  Wow!!  They are really great.  These are images from the new catty as well as the mini catalog.  This is Jami's swap (who is an ex-Dirty Girl on SCS) so the cards are always good. They always have lots of layers.  I always participate in her swaps for that reason.  I'm worried though that she will be giving up Stampin' Up because of the new rules.  She also designs for other companies. 

Recipe: by Jackie Pedro (strappystamper on SCS)

Stamps:  For All You Do

CS:  Bermuda Bay Texture; Crushed Curry, WW, Thoroughly Modern DSP

Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede

Acc:  Crushed Curry ribbon; Scallop Circle punch; Circle Punches; Modern Label Punch, Top Note; Eyelet Border Punch

Recipe: by Crystal Spencer (caspen1973 on SCS)

Stamp:  Herb Expressions

CS:  Cert. Celery, Old Olive; WW, Rich Razzleberry DSP

Ink:  Black Staz On; Rich Razzleberry, Cert Celery, Old Olive

Acc:  Cert Celery 5/8" growgrain; Cert Celery Brads

Punches:  Scallop edge

Recipe:  by Jennifer Moneagle (jened @ SCS)

Stamps:  Circus Circle; Kind & Caring Thoughts; Sanded Backgd.

CS:  Rich Razzleberry (reg & text); Melon Mambo; Razz. Lemonade DSP; WW

Ink:  Versamark; Melon Mambo

Misc:  Gold Emb Powder; 1 1/4" square punch

No recipe included on this one, so I'm gonna guess!

CS:  Vellum; Rich Razzleberry; Taken w/Teal; Black

Stamp:  Lots of Bots

Acc:  Spiral Punch; Tag Punches; Library Clips; Goggle Eyes

I'll publish more tomorrow!

More Swap Cards

Isn't it so sad about Patrick Swayze?  I can't tell you how many times I have watched Dirty Dancing.  One Sunday when we lived in Washington and it was one of those cold, dreary days there, I watched a Dirty Dancing marathon.  I think I watched it 3 times that day!!  Is that crazy?  I just wish I could dance like that!  My sister, Marianne's all time favorite Swazy film is North-South.  I can't remember if I saw that one or not.  I'm watching the Barbara Walter's special now of his last interview.

I received 2 more cards in the mail this week that were sent separately from the swap that I was in.  So, I wanted to share them with you.

This first one came with "how to" instructions.  To create the tiny squares which showcase the hearts, begin by punching with Photo Corner punch.  Finally, trim the piece LEFT ON the punched cardstock to create a tiny little square!

Stamp:  Lots of Bots
CS:  Basic Black, Basic Gray, Real Red
Ink:  Basic Gray
Acces:  Bordering Blue Watercrayon; Markers; Heart to Heart & Photo Corners punch

Stamp:  Razzle Dazzle

CS:  Rich Razzleberry; Crushed Curry; Melon Mambo, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP

Ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo

Acces:  Summer Sun Corduroy Buttons; Melon Mambo Ribbon; 1 1/4", 1 3/8" & Large Tag punches

My swap cards

It's just dawned on me that I didn't share the cards I made for the swap!  How could I forget something like that!!

Recipe:  Stamps:  Autumn Days; Inspired by Nature

CS:  Old Olive; Crushed Curry; Razzleberry

Ink:  Soft Suede; Olive; Razzleberry

Acces:  Top Note; Large Grommet; Razzleberry ribbon; Key Tag Punch (Retired)

Recipe:  Stamps:  Circle Circus; On Your Birthday

CS:  Razzleberry; Black; Pretty in Pink; WW

Ink:  Razzleberry; Black; Pretty in Pink

Acces:  Razzleberry Ribbon; Circles Punches; Scallop Circle punch

Final 2 Swap Cards

I had a fun day today.  Sonny went target shooting with his friends and I stayed home and played all day!  I made a cool card box with 4 matching cards that I will be sharing with you as soon as I take pictures of it.  Tonight I went to Bunco in my neighborhood and actually won $10 for losing!!  I only won 3 games (out of 12!) so I was the big LOSER!! 

Here's my final 2 cards from the swap.

Recipe:  Stamp:  Birthday Bliss

CS:  Choc Chip; Old Olive; Textured Bermuda Bay & Razzleberry Patterns DSP

Markers:  Choc Chip; Bermuda Bay, Razzleberry & Old Olive

Acces:  Lattice Bigz Die; 1 3/4" circle punch; Razzleberry Ribbon; jumbo brad, corner rounder

Recipe: Stamps:  Greetings Earthlings

CS:  Sahara Sand; Bermuda Bay; Soft Sand; Thoroughly Modern DSP

Acces:  Soft Sand & Bermuda Bay Ribbons; Designer Label Punch; Distressing Tool; Jumbo Grommets

More Swaps for you

Hope you enjoyed your Labor Day weekend.  I certainly did!  We went out on our boat again this afternoon.  I ended up sleeping most of the time trying to get rid of a headache.  I haven't had a bad headache in a long time - think I might have been dehydrated. 

Here are a few more of the swaps I'd like to share with you.  I hope you are enjoying them as much as I did!

Recipe:  Stamps:  Out of the Box; Three Little Words

CS:  Bermuda Bay, Lovely Lilac, WW, Choc Chip; Choc Chip DSP

Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Choc Chip; Lovely Lilac

Misc:  Bermuda Bay Ribbon; 1/4" , 1" & 1 3/4" circle punches

Recipe:  Stamp:  C is for Cat

CS:  Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, WW

Ink:  Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry

Acces:  1" & 1 1/4" circle punches; spiral punch, paper piercer; 1/2" polka dot Crushed Curry ribbon

No recipe was included with this one - sorry!

Recipe: Stamps:  Greenhouse Garden; Oval All

CS:  Cottage Wall DSP; Orchid Opulence; Rich Razzleberry; WW

Ink:  Rich Razzleberry; Orchid Opulence; Old Olive

Acces:  White organza ribbon; medium oval punch; scalloped oval punch

Swap Cards to Share!

I know .... it's been a long time since I've shared any artwork with you. Well, sit back and prepare to be "wowed." I did several swaps in August. One of them was waiting for me when I returned home last week. They are cards from the new catalog and they are done by members of the "No More Bad Swaps" group. They are all just fabulous and have made me add a few items on my "must have" list - like the Lattice Die!

So .... drum roll please ..... here are a few of them (with recipes underneath each one):

Recipe: Stamp: Herb Expressions

CS: Nouveau Chic DSP; Black; Basic Gray; Sage Shadow; Whis White

Ink: Black, Apricot Appeal, Sage Shadow markers

Acces: 5/8" basic black ribbon; Photo Corners Punch, Apricot Appeal brads

Recipe: Stamps: Greenhouse Garden; Falling Leaves

CS: Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry, Thoroughly Modern, Very Vanilla

Ink: Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive

Acces: Bigz Lattice Die, Big Shot; Word Window & Modern Label Punches; Gold Brads

Recipe: Stamp: Friends Rock, Rockin' Wheel
CS: Elegant Eggplant, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Autumn Traditions DSP
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Melon Mambo, In Color markers
Acces: Scallop edge punch; 1" & 1 1/4" circle punches, arrow punch, Orchard Ribbon Originals

Recipe: Stamps: Wonderful Words, Out of the Box
CS: Melon Mambo; Choc Chip, Whis. White; Old Olive; Choc Chip DSP
Ink: Melon Mambo; white craft
Acces: Gold Brad; Scallop Punch; Old Olive 5/8" ribbon; 1/4" circle punch

Quarterly 3D Project Share

I participated in a 3D Project at Quarterly and got the neatest things.  Here are a few of them:

A darling Strawberry!  I think you can find the directions on Split Coast.

A butterfly that holds a pack of Smarties!

 

A Top Note purse .... made by my sister!!

A Top Note decorated hand towel

Ideal for a picnic - Top Note holder for napkin and silverware.

A Faux Alligator purse.

3 D Card Swap for Quarterly

Well, I wasn't going to enter this swap (as I told you, Judy).  But, Friday, during a weak moment, I did it!!  And I made 18 of them (using different papers) on Friday!

The card opens up and can be used just as a card or you could put a Gift Certificate inside.  I have a small magnet under the top note and between the designer paper and the cardstock on the "card part" to hold it closed.