Crosses of Hope

Yeah!! the first full 24 hours of Spring today, and here in Michigan we have a new pile of snow, but that doesn't defeat me, I will be wearing my WHITE Capri pants today as I usher in Spring.
I am sharing 2 cards with you today, both using the stamp set CROSSES OF HOPE and ELEMENTS OF STYLE.  The TULIP BORDER EMBOSSING FOLDER gives each card an elegant touch. These cards were inspired by Terri Isferding and Krystal DeLeeuw. I chose to decorate the envelopes with ink and paper, making the giving of a beautiful card even more special. 

Product used on these cards...
Crosses Of Hope - Clear-Mount Stamp

Price: $14.95 

Éléments De Style - Clear-Mount Stamp

Price: $19.95 Delightful Dozen

Price: $32.95 

Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die

Price: $7.95 

Click HERE to get started shopping

Thanks for stopping by!

Christi

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Valentine Order Part 2

This is the second card I made for my friend.

I am loving the new Framelits and Embosslits that are
in the new Occasions Mini.

Click on the Occasions Mini Icon on the right side bar to view all
the fabulous new items available. If you want a copy of your own
just respond to this posting or email me at christijo48@sbcglobal.net
and I will gladly send you a copy free of charge.
And don't forget...until March 31 if you place an order of $50 or more
you receive a FREE item from the Sale A Bration Catalog (that too may
be seen on the right side bar), and for every $50 I give you a FST
(Frequent Stamper Token) Collect 10 FST's and you can redeem them for a
FREE stamp set from any current catalog.

MENU:
SS: Elements of Style, Delightful Dozen
CS: Real Red, WW
INK: Marina Mist, Real Red
Accessories: Labels Collection Framelits, Fashionable Hearts Embosslit
Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Sponge
Technique: I have never seen anyone spritz color onto their card this way,
but I was getting frustrated with the color spritzer tool so I filled a small
spray container with Rubbing Alcohol, then a little Champagne Shimmer
Mist and a couple drops of classic re inker ( I used Marina Mist).
*With this card you need to stamp BEFORE you cut and add the Frame

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Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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Fast and Easy Embossing Technique

This is a super easy technique that I showed the ladies
at this months Techniques Class.
I am always thankful for fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrators
who share their tips
with all of us so we can pass them on to others who love
to make beautiful cards.

This simple technique by Sandi MacIver shows how to line up up the embossed Flourish from the stamp set ELEMENTS OF STYLE perfectly

MENU:
SS: Young Vermillion, Elements of Style
CS: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Water Color
INK: Versa Mark
MARKERS: Real Red, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Black Embossing Powder, Gold Embossing Powder, Dotto repositional tape
FYI: this is a 5x5 inch card

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Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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Composition Purse

Craft Sales are all done for this year and I must say they were a great success!
This is one of the items that I made and they were snatched up
ASAP by one of the first shoppers

Inside: Just a basic small composition book

Thanks to Becky Roberts blog where I first saw this cute idea.

MENU:
SS: Elements of Style
CS: First Edition Specialty Paper, Basic Black, Real Red, Very Vanilla
INK: Real Red,
PUNCHES: Decorative Label, Scallop Trim Border, Bird Builder
Accessories: 1/4" Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Sponge for Shading,
Dimensionals

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Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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October Stamp A Stack part 2

Two more cards that we made at this months Stamp A Stack Class...

CARD #3


A simple card that highlights our beautiful Designer Paper
and the new In Colors

MENU:
SS: Fruit and Flowers, On Your Birthday
CS: WW, Early Espresso, Berry Blossoms
INK: Markers: Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade
Accessories: Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon
Thanks to: Heidi Boos

CARD #4

MENU:
SS: Elements of Style
CS: WW, Basic Black, Melon Mambo
(However I put a variety of colored Card Stock out for the ladies
so they could choose what color butterflies they wanted)
INK: Basic Black
Accessories: Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Big Shot,
Scallop Trim Border Punch, Framed Tulips EF, Basic Rhinestones
Thanks to: I grabbed the sketch from Lee Ann Greff, but I made it my own by
changing up the stamp set and using the Butterfly Embosslit

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Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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Bubble Background Technique

At last nights Technique Class we made this card using the
BUBBLE BACKGROUND TECHNIQUE.
What a fun and simple card to make, but using this technique
makes it look amazing. Who would think it could be this easy?

All you need is some bubble mixture like your kids use for blowing bubbles outside in the summer, some Classic Ink Refills, and a straw. This will work best with a dark color.

In a small bowl pour some bubble mixture, add 6-8 drops of Classic Ink Refill,
stir, and then using a straw, blow until bubbles rise about the rim of the bowl.
Place your Shimmer White Card Stock over the bubbles,
then repeat until you have the entire front of your card covered the way you want it.

I tried it with other colors to see which I liked best

Elegant Eggplant

Cherry Cobbler

But Night of Navy still won out for me.
I think I would like to try Chocolate Chip some day soon to see how it
looks with Naturals Ivory Card Stock

Once again credit goes to France Martin for her great ideas and video tutorials.
Click HERE if you want to see how she did this technique.

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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Coffee and a Card

Starting in September I am beginning a
NEW (weekly) CLASS
called
COFFEE AND A CARD!!

And you are all invited!!

This is the card that we will make at our first class


At Coffee and a Card you will make one card that is "stepped up" from
the average card made at a Workshop or Stamp A Stack Class.

Cost: $5.00
And just like the name of the class implies, I will serve you:
coffee (or beverage of your choice)
and
A delicious, home baked goody

When: Every Wednesday Morning beginning September 7th, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Come when you can, leave when you must.

Please RSVP by the day prior to class (Tuesdays)
christijo48@sbcglobal.net
I will post what card we will be making a week prior so stay tuned.
I hope you will all want to join me for a fun, laid back, creative time.

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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Wax Paper Resist Technique

Click HERE to see the great blog candy offer that ends March 6th!

This technique was another one I first saw on France Martin's blog.
Called Wax Paper Resist Technique. Since I had an Emboss Resist theme going for this months Technique Class I thought this fit very well into the theme.


MENU:
SS: Elements of Style, Bring On The Cake
CS: Old Olive, Night of Navy, Glossy White, WW
INK: Pacific Point, Old Olive
Accessories: Wax Paper, Iron, Brayer, Organza Ribbon, Dimensionals
Inspired By: France Martin and ?. I can't remember who I saw this layout by, but I'm lovin' the look.

I wanted to give another try with different colors. France used the neutral colors and I really liked that look, but wanted to try a different stamp, and am really happy with the outcome.

I heat embossed the Buffalo using Black Craft Ink and Clear Embossing Powder onto Very Vanilla cardstock, Sponged the edges, and added ribbon and an Antique Brad.

MENU:
SS: In Wilderness
CS: Soft Suede, Basic Black, Glossy White, Very Vanilla
INK: Soft Suede

Have a Blessed Day!

Christi

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Elements of Style Birthday

Oh My Goodness! I am sooooo low on feminine birthday cards I need to get busy and stock up. This is a good thing though, since my humongous order last fall pretty much depleted my stock.

This card was a two day process as I stamped and colored it in and then put Crystal Effects over the flowers and leaves and had to let it dry over night. In the morning it was dry enough to use a sponge and rub Pretty in Pink Ink over the entire front. I used a Staz On Brown Ink (even though Stampin' Up! no longer sells it) so nothing would smear when I water colored or sponged.

I love it! a great one layer card that will require no extra postage to ship, and yet it is very elegant.

MENU:
SS: Elements of Style, Water Color Trio
CS: Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla
INK: Brown Staz On, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Water Color Crayons, Aqua painter, Crystal Effects, Sponge
Thanks To:Emily LaBonte

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Happy Stamping!!

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STAMP A STACK – Part 2

I know you are all sitting on the edge of your seats because I never answered the question from yesterday!! YES, YES, Cara DID come to class - and she LOVED the bird cards. It's always nice to have something special made for you.

AND...Congratulations to Marlane who won the door prize at this months classes!! She gets to choose one stamp set from the goody basket next time she comes!!

ALSO...I am looking for "Anonymous" who left a comment Tuesday on my Fireproof cake. I purchased the roses for the sides of the cake from wwwshopcountrykitchen.com It is a JEM cutter. Came in a set of three different cutters/embossers for $10.10. Good luck on the cake! Let me know how you did.

I thought I would continue to share with you the cards that the gals made at STAMP A STACK this month.

Both of these cards today used the Perfect Dots embossing folder.This first card ides came from Heidi Tekunoff - thanks Heidi

MENU:
SS: Elements Of Style
CS: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler
INK: Early Espresso
Accessories: Basic Pearls, 1” and 1 1/4” circle punches, Butterfly punch, Dimensionals

A cute lamb baby card that had no stamping except for what the ladies chose to stamp on the inside. This second card was fro a photo Glenda took at Convention so I have no idea who to give the credit to.

MENU:
CS: WW, Basic Black
Accessories: Scallop Circle Die, Big Shot, Scallop Oval punch, Word Window Punch, Wide Oval and small oval punches, Google eyes (with lashes !!) (Local craft store), Dimensionals

How quick and easy, yet so sweet and special

So For Now…

Happy Stamping!!

Christi

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Elements of Style

I was so happy to see Stampin’ Up! returning some old In Colors and putting them into the Core Colors. In this case I was happy to see the Wild Wasabi green. When Wild Wasabi was an In Color one of the coordinating colors was called Groovy Guava. I had a little of the Designer Series Papers left over so was glad to see this idea pop up on the Stampin’ Connection by Laura G. Lin (thanks Laura!) combining the new stamp set called Elements of Style with the Wild Wasabi and the Groovy Guava DSP. It’s always good to be frugal and use up the leftovers. I had just enough DSP left to make this cute Bag-in-a-box and 6 cards to match. This will make a great addition to the craft sale. Card sets like this are a top seller!



MENU:
SS: Elements of Style
CS: Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla, DSP Afternoon Tea and ginger Blossom (both retired)
INK: Chocolate Chip, Markers: Wild Wasabi, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Top Note Die, Big Shot, Color Spritzing Tool, Chocolate Stripe Ribbon (retired), Linen Thread, Sponge, Scallop Border Punch, Chocolate Chip Taffeta Ribbon (retired), Kraft Corduroy Button (retired), Pewter Jumbo Eyelets, Crop-o-dile, Red line sticky tape

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Just a Note

While Dale was working on our kitchen make-over I tried to help him out, but ended up landing a board on the top of my foot. OUCH! The first couple days I didn’t do much of anything, and thankfully my friend pitched in to watch the kids. She even brought down a fun little chair with wheels so I could scoot around. Normally I’m up and around all day, but since I had to stay put and ice this crazy foot, I was able to accomplish quite a bit.

(At least I had my toe nails done so they looked pretty for the XRay!)

My stash of things I have been storing up for Craft Sale projects was starting to over flow so I thought it was about time to start working on some of these ideas.

Two different designs, but the same style of note pads are a great sell at the craft sales. I combined our Perfect Dots Embossing Folder with the new Hostess Level 1 stamp set Because I Care and another new set called Elements of Style to decorate the cover of the note pads.

MENU:
SS: Because I Care, Elements of Style, Elegant Cheer
CS: WW, Cherry Cobbler
INK: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Marina Mist, Pacific Point, Regal Rose, Concord Crush, Early Espresso
Accessories: Butterfly Punch, Perfect Dots EF, Big Shot

So For Now…

Happy Stamping!!

Christi

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What to do on a rainy day

Yesterday was a bit on the not-so-nice weather day.   Thankfully I was down in numbers for kids so activities stayed a bit more quiet.  So what do you do with a 6 year old girl who LOVES to do crafts but does everything so FAST that you can’t keep up with her?  I pulled out a retired Card Elements Kit and let her go at it.   

                                                                                



I “walked her through” the first three cards and then let her create to her hearts content.  Little sister helped and even did some stamping too.  Then I let them use my punches.  You know how much I love to create things with the punches!!  Well, I didn’t even have to give her any tips she came up with this little person all on her own.  I think I see a future Red Hot Stamper in the making!!


  
Charlie was his normal happy self and loved all the attention the big girls gave him.  How can you not LOVE this happy smile!!                                                          

And, of course, EVERYTHING goes in the mouth!!

I still haven’t posted the cards we made in our June STAMP 10 Class, so for all you who missed class this month – this is what we made…  

                                                    

 

 

So For Now…
Happy Stamping!!
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