Cards From Friends

I trust that you all had a wonderful Christmas yesterday celebrating with family and friends.
Today I thought that I would share with you some wonderful hand stamped Christmas cards that we received this year.

 From Bev

 From Linda 

 From Janell  

(I will miss these 3 gals while they winter in Florida)

 From Debbie

 From Donna

 From Pauline

From Jodie

Don't forget about the END OF YEAR SALES EVENT! It is going on through January 2nd. Several of the products used on todays cards are on the retiring list. Sometimes you will see that a bundle is retiring, but that doesn't always mean the stamp set and dies are retiring - it just means that they will no longer be available as a bundle. So now it the time to snatch up those bundle savings.

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• These items are from the holiday catalog
• They are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
• SOME of the items are discounted
• Supplies are limited
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Have an amazing day!

Christi

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Put a Smile on it!!

This is the 3x3 card that Gracie will find in her lunch box today!  The ACORNY THANK YOU stamp set is even cuter when you add a smile to it.

I used the PETITE PAIRS stamp set for the greeting and the inside coordinating stamp says "...Begin with you").  The face was hand drawn.

Thanks for stopping by 

and HAPPY FRIDAY!

Christi

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December Stamp A Stack Part 3

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

The ladies have been enjoying stocking up on their Christmas cards, but now I'm looking forward to some fun new cards to make using the new stamp sets that are in the up coming
Occasions Mini that starts January 4, 2012

CARD #5


MENU:
SS: A Beautiful Season
CS: Real Red, Garden Green, WW
INK: Stazon Black, Real Red
MARKERS: Old Olive, Real Red, Crumb Cake
PUNCHES: Lace Ribbon Border, 1 3/8" Circle
Accessories: 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Dimensional
Technique: Spotlight
Thanks to: Marian Foerster

CARD # 6

MENU:
SS: Welcome Christmas, A Cardinal Christmas
CS: Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Basic Black, WW, Silver Glitter, Frostwood Lodge DSP
INK: Stazon Black,
PUNCH: Modern Label
Accessories: Big Shot, Stocking Accent Die, Punch Window #115953, Scallop Circle #2 Die, 3" Circle Die, WW Taffeta Ribbon, Silver Glitter Brad
Thanks to: Cindy Beech

Thanks For Stopping By!

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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June Stamp A Stack Part 3

The final three cards that we made in this months Stamp A Stack class


CARD #6

I love the sweetness of these cute little bees, each one with their own personality

MENU:
SS: Just Buzzin' By, Sanded Back ground - both these are on the retiring list
CS: Daffodil Delight, Basic Gray, Basic Black, Whisper White
INK: Stazon Jet Black, Daffodil Delight
MARKERS: Daffodil Delight, Basic Black
(always use this ink vs the Basic Black Classic ink when using a marker to color in your image)
Punches: 1 1/4" Circle
Accessories: White gel pen, Dimensionals
Inspired By: Dawn Griffith

CARD #7

What I like about this card is that you can change it up with ANY color designer paper you want to create a whole new feel/look

MENU:
SS: Engraved Greetings
CS: Whisper White, In-Color Concord Crush
REMINDER: the five In-Colors for 2010-2011 are NOT retiring!! They have one more full year!
You are going to love the five NEW In- Colors coming out in the Big Catalog and Idea Book on July 1st, and those will remain current for 2 FULL YEARS!!
INK: Concord Crush
Accessories: Vintage Wallpaper EF, Big Shot, Concord Crush Ribbon

CARD #8

CHRISTMAS IN JUNE!
I couldn't resist using one of the retiring Christmas stamps for this months Stamp A Stack. Maybe it will encourage the gals to start planning for the
Christmas cards they want to make this year.
Of course this cute cardinal could easy be colored in blue for a Blue Jay,
making this stamp set even more versatile.

MENU:
SS: A Cardinal Christmas
CS: Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Real Red
INK: StazOn Jet Black
MARKERS: Real Red, Old Olive, So Saffron
PUNCHES: Scallop Oval, Medium Oval, Eyelet Border
Accessories: Gold Brads

The next Stamp A Stack posting will be from our new home -
Stay tuned!! Only 3 days to closing and moving!!

Have a Blessed Day!

Christi

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Leadership

Look what came in my mail just before Christmas!!

This is my name badge and MANAGER ribbon that I will wear at Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee in January!! I am sooooo very excited about going!



I know I told you that I was done posting Christmas cards but I wanted to share with you two cards that I got from the gals who will be my roomies at Leadership.


From Julie

From Glenda

Aren't they both just beautiful!! I can't wait for our time away together.

So For Now...

Happy Stamping!!

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Teddy and Train

This is a card I made for sweet little Caleb. Even though Caleb is nearly one year old it is still his first Christmas. I thought this was a sweet card for a sweet boy.


MENU:
SS: Teddy and Train, Lovely As A Tree, Cardinal Christmas
CS: Old Olive, Real Red, WW, Watercolor Paper, Marina Mist
INK: Black StazOn, Old Olive, Markers, Bashful Blue
Accessories: Perfect Dots EF, Big Shot, Ribbon: 1/8" Real Red, Old Olive Taffeta1/2" Circle Punch, Silver Tinsel, Dimensionals
Thanks to: the Stampin' Connection

So For Now...

Happy Stamping!!

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Magic Card

When I saw this idea for a Magic Card on Stampin’ Connection I was intrigued and wanted to give it a whirl.

I wouldn’t say this was the easiest technique to do and I highly doubt I will teach it at on of my Techniques Classes, but I had to at least try it for myself. Click here for the tutorial from Splitcoaststampers.com

MENU:
SS: Cardinal Christmas
CS: Riding Hood Red, WW, Window Sheet
INK: StazOn Jet Black, Riding Hood Red, Always Artichoke, So Saffron
Accessories: Circle (oval) cutter, XL Two Step Bird Punch

So For Now…

Happy Stamping!!

Christi

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Stained Glass Technique

Secret Santa Strikes again! I was so surprised to receive another sweet and thoughtful gift from my Secret Santa in the mail today - so close to our reveal night. I can hardly wait!! I need to know who this thoughtful person is


Time again for our techniques class. This month we did a Stained Glass Technique. I really love the beautiful Cardinal stamp from "A Cardinal Christmas" stamp set. This cardinal makes me think of the poor cardinal that was trying to get into our house recently via a closed slider. Needless to say he didn't make it. I feel so bad because they are such a beautiful bird. I'm glad I wasn't around when he crashed into my slider, it is just so sad.



MENU:
SS: Cardinal Christmas
CS: Chocolate Chip, Jolly Holiday DSP, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Vellum
INK: Craft Black or Versa Mark, Cherry Cobbler, Markers in Real Red (I liked it better than using Cherry Cobbler), Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: large oval punch, scallop oval punch, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Mini Library Clips, Top Note Die, Big Shot, EP: Clear or Black depending on which ink is your preference to use, dimensionals
Thanks To: the great tutorials on Splitcoast Stampers Web page

So For Now...

Happy Stamping!!

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Bird Punch Poinsettia

I saw how this poinsettia was made using the XL Two Step Bird Punch on the Stampin’ Connection by Debra Brown so wanted to give it a try. It was quick and easy, but now I had to come up with a use for it, right? I immediately think of a card…

If you could only see this up close you could appreciate all the Champagne Shimmer Paint I added to the flower and to the Whisper White Card Stock. It really shines!!

THEN I started thinking CRAFT SALES and how I could incorporate the beautiful bird punch poinsettia.

The top one is made from a recycled Starbucks Iced Coffee jar and the second one is made from a recycled Mandarin Orange can with a “pop top.” When I open the can I use a can opener that cuts from the outside leaving no sharp edges, therefore I can clean it, fill it from the bottom, and reseal it with Crystal Effects. Then the recipient can “pop” the original top to get to his/her treat. I’m sure I will play around with this idea a bit more and see what other ideas or embellishments I can make to them.

MENU:
CARD:
SS: A Cardinal Christmas
CS: Riding Hood Red, Garden Green, WW
INK: Stazon Jet Black
Accessories: Non SU corner punch

Poinsettia:
XL Two Step Bird Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch
CS: Riding Hood Red, Garden Green on some, Old Olive on one

Can:
CS: retired Christmas DSP
SS: Christmas Punch
Accessories: Retired Ribbon, Movers and Shapers Die, Big Shot

So For Now…

Happy Stamping!!

Christi

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Christmas in August?

NO, I am NOT ready for Christmas nor am I ready for snowy weather, BUT – if I wait until December to make all my cards I will go crazy. If I start slow and make a few at a time when the mood hits, I am ready for sending them out the first part of December. I loved the colors and variety on these card with the Crumb Cake and Marina Mist. A little Dazzling Diamonds to make them sparkle really sets them off.

The Stamp Set used here is called Serene Snowflake and the “Merry Christmas” is from A Cardinal Christmas.

Using the Scallop Trim Border Punch

This one uses the new Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch.

A Close up on the sparkle. Thank you to Cristene Bagne for these pretty card ideas.

So For Now…

Happy Stamping!!

Christi

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STAMP 10

These are the Christmas cards we made at October's STAMP 10 class



Christmas Greetings
Christmas Cocoa DSP (Holiday Mini)




Berry Christmas




A Cardinal Christmas (Sentiment)
Christmas Cocoa DSP (Holiday Mini) What makes this Designer paper so cool is that it is flocked. I love that raised effect.

A Wish For Peace

This last one is my favorite because my friend Sue designed it for our class. Thanks Sue! Pin It Now!