Stamping in the Woods

Sale-A-Bration Thank You Card

There is only one month left of Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration.  My customers have been thrilled with the items they have received for FREE; the Everyday Enchantement Designer Series Paper has been a favorite choice.  Remember - you get to choose any item from the Sale-A-Bration catalog for each $50 in Stampin' Up! product you choose.

Here is a Thank You card I made, inspired by one I found online.  Of course I changed it up a bit to make it my very own.  I have been challenged on how to use this particular pattern in the Everyday Enchantement paper pack, but I think this color combination worked out well.

I used the following to make this card:

• Stamp Set: Just Believe (for the sentiment), page 109 of the Idea Book & Catalog, #120453, $25.95 clear mount, #116948, $33.95 wood mount.
• Cardstock: Peach Parfait, Pool Party
• Designer Series Paper: Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper, page 7 in the 2012 Sale-A-Bration catalog, #126154 - FREE with a minimum $50 purchase from me.
• Ink: Soft Suede, Early Espresso
• Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle punch, Butterfly punch, Scallop Edge Border punch, Peach Parfait 1/2" Stitched-Poly ribbon, Basic Pearls, Sponge Dauber, Stampin' Dimensionals

You can view the 2012 Sale-A-Bration catalog, and order the products used to make this card, by clicking on the appropriate icons on the left-hand side of this page.

BIRDHOUSE CARD

I was so excited when I saw how to make this card on Jackie Topa's blog.  She used the brand new Simply Scored Diagonal Plate to score the angeled lines on the card - so easy!  As a demonstrator I was able to pre-order the Diagonal Plate.  Customers can order it beginning March 1st.

If you attend my March 17th class you will learn how to make this darling card:

I added my own touches when I made this card, and  used the following to make it:

• Cardstock: Pacific Point, Real Red, Certainly Celery, So Saffron
• Ink: Pacific Point, Real Red, So Saffron
• Accessories: Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, 1" circle punch, Bird Builder Punch, Small Heart Punch, Stripes Embossing Folder, Tasteful Trim Die, Stampin' Sponge

Remember - customers can order the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate beginning March 1st, item #125586, $11.95.  Just click on the shopping logo at the upper left of this page to get your!

BORDERING ON ROMANCE THANK YOU CARD

I recently designed a thank you card using the Bordering On Romance stamp set, found on page 11 of the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog.  I LOVE this stamp set - it has beautiful images, including two that coordinate with the new Adorning Accents Edgelit dies and Adorning Accents Embossing Folders.

I saw this design on another demonstrator's blog, but unfortunately cannot remember her name.  If you posted this card please let me know so I can give you credit.

I changed up the colors, and am very pleased with the way the card turned out.  What do you think?

Items used to make this card are:

• Stamp Sets: Bordering On Romance, page 11 of the Occasions mini, #125482, $21.95 clear mount, #125480, $27.95 wood mount; Just Believe (for the sentiment), page 109 of the Idea Book & Catalog, #120453, $25.95 clear mount, #116948, $33.95 wood mount
• Card Stock: Whisper White, Basic Black; Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Ink: Black Stazon, Pretty In Pink, Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery
• Accessories: Blender Pen, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Very Vanilla 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals

RUE DES FLEURS CARD

Here is another photo of a card I saw at Leadership in San Antonio.  It is made with the Rue Des Fleurs stamp set from the 2012 Occasions Mini, page 22, #125487 $23.95 clear mount, #125485 $29.95 wood mount.  The paper used is the Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper from the Occasions mini, page 23, #125407.  This stamp set and Designer Series Paper are so romantic and vintage-looking.  The strips of DSP were adhered to a piece of cardstock, then run through the Big Shot with the Top Note Die.  Then the images were stamped directly onto the DSP - SOOOOO pretty!

Click on the appropriate icons at the left of this page to view the Occasions Mini Catalog, and to place an online order.  Thank for looking.

SEND ME SOARING CARD

One of the highlights of any Stampin' Up! event is all of the cards made by demonstrators that are on display. There is always a huge crowd of demonstrators trying to take photos to use for inspiration when they get home.

This is one of the cards that caught my eye.  Unfortunately, I don't know who made it; if that person sees this post please contact me so I can give you credit.

The colorful diamonds were stamped using the Send Me Soaring stamp set from the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog (page 37, #125442 $18.95 clear mount, #125440 $23.95 wood mount).  I love the color combinations, and clever way the artist used the stamped images.

You can view the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog by clicking on the catalog icon at the left of this page.  To make a purchase click on the Order Online icon at the top left of the page.

Packed For Mom Card

At the annual Leadership Conference there are always lots of "main stage" presentations, by Shelly Gardner herself, Stampin' Up! employees, and demonstrators.  Here is a card from one of these presentations, made with the Packed For Mom stamp that can be found on page 39 of the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog, #125450, $9.95 wood mount.  I think it makes a perfect Mother's Day card.  There are three other "a la carte"  wood-mounted stamps in this series, Packed For Baby #125672, Packed For Birthday #125746, and Packed For Dad #125452.  Each one is is $9.95, and provides a perfect oppportunity for coloring images.

The frame was made using the Curly Label punch.  I will be showing how this is done at a future class, maybe in March.  I also love the colors that were used on this card, as well as the accent at the botton made with the Silver Glimmer paper and the Tasteful Trim die.  Cute, huh?

You can purchase these stamps by clicking on the Order Online icon at the top left of this page.

Some Samples From Leadership

One wonderful thing about attending a Stampin' Up! event is seeing what other demonstrators, as well as members of the Stampin' Up! Corporate office, have created.

Here is a card that was made during a Main Stage presentation.  The card was made with the Just My Type stamp set, which is available in the Occasions 2012 Mini Catalog.  I have seen so many cute cards made with this versatile set.  You can purchase Just My Type, #125564, $17.95 wood mount, or #125650, $13.95 clear mount, through my online store.  Just click on the "Order Online" logo at the top of the left column of this page.

 

COMING SOON - THE SIMPLY SCORED DIAGONAL PLATE

I am excited to tell you about an addition to the Stampin' Up! product line - the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate.  The Simply Scored Diagonal Plate fits nicely on the Simply Scored, and enables you to easily create your own envelopes as well as create backgrounds on your greeting cards and other paper-crafting projects.

The Simply Scored Diagonal Plate was demonstrated at the 2012 Leadership Conference in San Antonio, and we were all thrilled at how easy it is to use.  I have been impatiently waiting for February 20th because today is the day Stampin' Up! demonstrators can pre-order this useful new tool.  Customers can order the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate beginning March 1st.  If you come to my March 17th class you will get to try it out for yourself!

Watch this video to see how the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate works:

 

The Riverwalk, San Antonio - Stampin' Up! Leadership 2012

One nice thing about San Antonio is The Riverwalk.  You can access various area of the Riverwalk by foot - there are steps leading down to it at different places, and there are some beautiful foot bridges so a person can cross to the other side.   I am so glad we had time to explore some of San Antonio and The Riverwalk before the Leadership festivities began!   It is so easy to get around, either by walking or taking a cab.

We took a 45-minute boat tour of the San Antonio River our first afternoon in San Antonio.  Here is a photo I took of my roommate, Reiko, and mutual friend, Anne, as we were beginning the tour.

 

Here is a photo of part of the Riverwalk area.  You can see one of the foot bridges connecting one side of the Riverwalk to the other.  As you can see, The Riverwalk is a very popular area.

 

There are MANY wonderful restaurants that line the Riverwalk.  We made sure to try some of them each night for dinner.

 

There are many amazing sights on the boat tour.  This photo is of tree roots that have surfaced in a very unusual manner.

Leadership In San Antonio

I think it is about time I share some photos I took at Leadership 2012 in San Antonio.  Our first day there we picked up our convention bags, ate lunch at the oldest Mexican restaurant in town, then walked to The Alamo.  This is a photo of me, my roommate Reiko, and Anne standing in front of what is sacred ground to Texans.

 

The next day, Thursday, Leadership events were in full swing.  Here is a photo of the very happy and excited demonstrators in the Lila Cockrell Theatre, which is adjacent to the convention center.  The theme of this year's Leadership event was "My Way".  I overheard many demonstrators saying that this year's Leadership was the best ever - I totally agree.