Event Display Stampers

Stampin' Up! is searching for event display stampers for the 2014 annual Convention!!!!

The event display stampers have the privilege of inspiring thousands of Convention goers with projects made with products from the 2014-15 Idea Book and Catalog on the convention display boards.

To be considered for three cards, one scrapbook page and two 3D items need to be collected or created.

I decided to try my hand and submit my projects for the honor of being an 2014 event display stamper.    I did a mix of creating as well as collecting for my submission.

After looking through my blog posts the last couple of months, here are three of my favorite projects that I have collected to submit.

Here is a polaroid valentine banner.   All you need to do is just add pictures!

Ingredients to make the project:
Stamp Sets:  Banner Blast, Hearts a Flutter, Peachy Keen
Ink:  Raspberry Ripple
Paper:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Pink Pirouette, Raspberry Ripple
Accessories:  Doilies, Pearls, Very Vintage Designer Buttons, Cherry Cobbler Chevron Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine
Tools:  On Film Framelits, Small Heart Punch, Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Expressions Thinlits, Hearts Collection Framelits, Banner Punch, Decorative Dots Texture Impressions Embossing Folder

Next is a Mother's Day card made with elements from the Everyday Occasions Cardmaking Kit.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  My Mother, Bright Blossoms
Ink:  Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding and Baked Brown Sugar
Paper:  Whisper White, Strawberry Slush Prints Designer Series Paper, Everyday Occasions Cardmaking Kit
Accessories:  Whisper White Button, Whisper White Tafetta Ribbon, Pearls
Tools:  Circle Framelits, Big Shot, Honeycomb Textured Embossing Folder

I just love chevrons and our amazing chevron border punch.  

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Loving Thoughts
Ink:  Raspberry Ripple
Card Stock:   Whisper White, Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals, Strawberry Slush, Melon Mambo, Blushing Bride, Pink Pirouette
Accessories:   Rhinestones
Tools:   Chevron Border Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Circle Card Thinlits, Small Heart Punch, Owl Builder Punch

Here are the three projects I created to submit.   It gave me a chance to play with some amazing products from the Occasions Mini.    Not to mention the retiring ABC-123 Outline Alphabet & Numbers that I am very sad is leaving us!

For my scrapbook page, I decided to feature my little nephew Jacob.  It is my first of I am sure many scrapbook pages that will have this new addition to my family.

Stamp Sets:  Baby, We've Grown, ABC-123 Outline Alphabet & Numbers, Label Love
Ink:   Smoky Slate, Soft Sky
Paper:  Whisper White, Soft Sky,  Smoky Slate, I Am Me Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Soft Sky Buttons, Doily, Pearls, Smoky Slate Chevron Ribbon
Tools:  Label Love Punch, Triangle Punch, Envelope Punch Board, Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Big Shot

Don't you just love the Just Sayin' stamp set.   So cute, versatile and definitely on trend!!!
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Just Sayin'
Ink:  Marina Mist
Card Stock:   Whisper White, Basic Black
Designer Series Paper:  Watercolor Wonder
Accessories:  Subtles Candy Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals
Tools:  Word Bubbles Framelits, Big Shot, 1/2" Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Itty Bitty Banner Framelits, Circle Thinlits, crop-a-dile

For my last 3D project I found these great frames in a local store and decided to dress it up and put a sentiment to make me smile and remind me to shine!    I made a sunburst stencil by cutting triangle into a center of card stock.   Once that was done all I needed to do was sponge on some ink.

Ingredients to make the project:
Stamp Sets:  My Mother, ABC-123 Outline Alphabet & Numbers
Ink:  So Saffron, Coastal Cabana
Paper:  Whisper White, So Saffron, Coastal Cabana, Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper, Coastal Cabana Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls,  Good as Gold Card Kit, White Organza Ribbon
Tools: 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Stamping Sponge, Circle Thinlits, 1 3/8" Circle Punch

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here is a super easy and simple Valentine that you can put together in minutes!   Perfect for anyone who I needs to put one together in minutes!!!
Hope everyone has a great day with their loved ones!    Happy Valentine's Day!

Ingredients to make the card: 
Stamp Sets:   Perfect Pennants, Affection Collection
Ink:   Cherry Cobbler
Paper:   Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories:  Pearls, Season of Style Designer Washi Tape
Tools:   Heart to Heart Punch

March Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Issue!

 Very Exciting!!!   The March Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking is out and on page 61 you can see my Polka Dot Baby Girl card!!! 

I am honored that my work has been showcased in this magazine.   I love Paper Crafts!!! 

Here is my card that was published the March 2014  edition as well as the ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets from a local craft store
Ink:   Versamark, Pink Pirouette
Card Stock:  Metallic Gold, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette
Accessories:   Pearls, Antique Brads, Gold Embossing Powder and Whisper White Organza Ribbon
Tools:   Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Big Shot, Simply Scored, Perfect Pennants Sizzex, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy, Glue Gun, Build a Banner Simply Created Kit, Stamping Sponge

Happy Heart Day

So is everyone ready for Heart Day!   Here is another Valentine to inspire you.

The floral was made with Label Bracket Punch.   Just punch, scrunch.   Put a silver brad in the center.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Tags 4 You
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler
Paper:   Crumb Cake, Pink Pirouette, Cherry Cobbler, Season of Style Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Pearls, Cherry Cobbler Chevron Ribbon, Silver Brads
Tools:   Label Bracket Punch, Delicate Doilies Sizzlits, Small Heart Punch

Happy Valentine's Day

So when I earned this stamp set I couldn't wait to play with it.   Can you believe this is only the second card I have made with the set.  

My Favorite Things sketch was the perfect opportunity to use the stamp set.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Perfectly You
Ink:  Strawberry Slush, Pink Pirouette
Paper:   Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Loves Me Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Whisper White Satin Ribbon, 5/8" Whisper White Brads, Heart Eyelet Brads
Tools:   Chevron Textured Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter Framelits

You & Me

This week I decided to play along with Mojo Monday's sketch challenge.   I am so loving the gold metallic trend.   Here I paired up gold with the retired pixie pink.    Yes, I still own some pixie pink ink and card stock.   Well I have a marker and maybe 3 sheets left. 

The background comes by using the stencil in the Build a Banner Simply Created Kit.   I inked up the stencil with my versamark pad, super easy and then some gold embossing powder and there is my background!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  ABC-123 Outline Alphabet & Numbers, Hello Lovely, Hearts a Flutter
Ink:  Versamark, Pixie Pink
Paper:  Whisper White, Gold Metallic
Accessories:  Gold Sequins, Gold Embossing Powder, Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape, Washi Tape from a local craft store
Tools:   Corner Rounder and Border Punch from a local craft store, Heat Gun, Embossing Powder, Build a Banner Simply Created Kit, Heart to Heart Punch

Let it Snow

I have to say this was a potential contender for this year's holiday card!    I love the retro look of the card with the glitter turquoise wrapping paper.  

Ingredients to make your card:
Stamp Sets:   Festive Flurry and stamp set from a local craft store
Ink:  Tempting Turquoise
Paper:  Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise
Accessories:   Sequins and Washit Tape from a local craft store
Tools:  Festive Flurry Framelits, Big Shot, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Corner Rounder from a local craft store
Glitter Wrapping Paper

This Year's Christmas Card

 

So I finally accomplished the impossible.   I was able to make a card this year with enough wow that didn't require extra postage.   Not an easy task for me as you can see by my projects.   I love my ribbon, buttons and embellishments.    Thanks to the sequin and washi trend I could add enough bling without spending extra money in sending my cards!  Yeah me!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Gorgeous Grunge, Festive Flurry, Stamp set from a local craft store
Ink:  Coastal Cabana, Silver
Paper:   Whisper White, Coastal Cabana
Accessories:   Washi Tape and Sequins from a local craft store
Tools:   Circle, Snowflake Punch and Corner Rounder from a local craft store

Merry Christmas!

After all my holiday projects, I couldn't end the holiday season without posting one of my favorite projects I created.    Here is a holiday ornament that I made.    So many fun textures that just make me smile.    I die cut the felt snowflakes with my Festive Flurrys Framelits.    The trick to get a clean cut is to run the framelit through a few times, so just crank back and forth with your Big Shot.   Also put a piece of cardstock in between your felt and the framelit this will help as well.    The cardboard I took a box and scrapped the box off of one side to give me the texture.   I also sponged on some white ink.   

Here is my ornament and the ingredients to make it:
Stamp Sets:  Pines & Poinsettas

Ink:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Accessories:   Crumb Cake Seam Binding,  Brushed Bronze Designer Buttons, Doily and Pearls from a local craft store

Tools:  Festive Flurry Framelits, Big Shot, 3" Circle Punch, Circles Collection Framelits, Crop-a-dile, Sponge Dauber

Misc:  Felt, Thread and Cardboard
I hope everyone has an amazing holiday with their family and friends!    Merry Christmas!

Inkredible Color Challenge

This week's Inkredible color challenge is:   Strawberry Slush, Raspberry Ripple and Gumball Green.    As you can see Merry Little Christmas has been a big hit with me.   Who knew a sentiment could be used in so many different ways!

If you haven't gotten your Merry Little Christmas, you still have time.    You can still purchase the stamp set for next year's projects.    Just think of all the inspiration you will have already for the next year's holiday projects!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Merry Little Christmas, Hearts a Flutter
Ink:   Strawberry Slush, Raspberry Ripple and Gumball Green
Paper:  Strawberry Slush Patterns Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Raspberry Ripple and Gumball Green
Accessories:  Very Vintage Buttons, Pearls and Doily from a local craft store
Tools: Fancy Flower and Pansy Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Build a Blossom Punch, Corner Rounder from a local craft store

 

Snow Much Fun

Christmas would not be Christmas without a little snowmen.    Here is my retired snowman friend from the retired Frosty Friends stamp set.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Frosty Friends
Ink:   Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Old Olive, Marina Mist, Pumpkin Pie
Paper:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Season of Style Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Whisper White Sattin Ribbon, Frosted Finishes Embellishments
Tools:  Northern Flurry Textured Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Labels Collection Frametlits

 

Stamping Royalty Color Challenge

 

This week Stamping Royalty brings us a color challenge.   The colors are just perfect for the holiday season:   Gumball Green, Real Red and Whisper White.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) December 23rd. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Joy to the World
Ink:  Gumball Green, Real Red
Paper:   Whisper White, Gumball Green, Real Red and Gumball Green Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls
Tools:  Heart Punch

Mosaic Maddness Christmas Cheer

I love how that the Mosaic Maddness stamp set is just perfect for holiday cards.   Love the versatility of this set.    The holly on top of the mosaic is from a stamp set that I hve from a local craft store, but I thought it gave the perfect touch to the project.

Ingredients to make card: 
Stamp Sets:  Mosaic Maddness, Sweet Sentiments
Ink:  Versamark, Blushing Bride
Paper:  Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Antique Brads, Gold Brads, Pearls, Gold Embossing Powder
Tools:  1 3/4" Circle Punch, Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy, Stamping Sponge, Mosaic Punch, Build a Banner Simply Created Kit, Border Punch from a local craft store, Paper Piercing Tool

Shimmery Holiday Card

Here is my shimmery holiday ornament card.   I have to say I love, love smooch spritz.  I have found a new found love for the product.  I have to say I love it, such a beautiful touch to any card.   Who doesn't need a little sparkle in their life.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Joy to the World, Christmas Collectibles
Ink:   Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Marina Mist
Paper:  Marina Mist, Whisper White, Melon Mambo Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Rhinestones, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Buttons and Rhinestones from a local craft store
Tools:  1 3/8" Circle Punch, Smooch Spritz, Christmas Ornament Punch, Corner Rounder from a local craft store

 

Ribbon Tree

 

Here is my favorite stamp set from the holiday mini, paired up with a ribbon tree.   Perfect for those scraps of ribbon, you just don't know what to do with, but being a crafter you just can let go of them!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Merry Little Christmas
Ink:  Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Paper:  Whisper White, Season of Style Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Old Olive Polka Dot Ribbon, Button from a local craft store
Tools:  Christmas Tree Punch from a local craft store

Stampin' Royalty Photo Challenge

This week Stampin' Royalty brings us a photo challenge.   I drew inspiration from the silver and the stockings in the mantle.     I punched the stockings and then I used the retired Northern Flurry textured embossing folder and I embossed the little snowflake on the stockings.

The lace is from a local craft store, but I think it is the perfect touch to my card.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) December 16th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Joy to the World
Ink:   Silver
Paper:   Silver Metallic, Whisper White
Accessories:   Whisper White Tafetta Ribbon, Pearls, Clear Embossing Folder
Tools:   Stocking Builder Punch, Northern Flurry Textured Embossing Folder, Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy, Big Shot

Inkredible Color Challenge

This week's Inkredible color challenge is:  Pear Pizzazz, Raspberry Ripple and Very Vanilla.   Here is another holiday card with my favorite stamp set from the holiday mini, Merry Little Christmas.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Merry Little Christmas
Ink:  Pear Pizzazz, Raspberry Ripple
Paper:  Pear Pizzazz, Raspberry Ripple and Very Vanilla
Accessories:  Very Vintage Designer Buttons, Pearls, Cherry Cobbler Chevron Ribbon
Tools:  Chevron Border punch from a local craft store

Snowflake Challenge

This week Stampin' Royalty brings us a snowflake challenge!   I just love our amazing snowflake line in the holiday mini!   The beautiful Festive Flurry bundle, Winter Frost Specialty Designer Paper and the amazing Frosted Finishes Embellishments.  I love all of it! 

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) December 9th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Festive Flurry
Ink:  Coastal Cabana
Paper:   Whisper White, Winter Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper, Silver Metallic
Accessories:   Rhinestones, Frosted Finishes Embellishments, Whisper White Satin Ribbon
Tools:   Festive Flurry Framelits, Big Shot, Expressions Thinlits Dies

 

Holiday Class

In this month's holiday class we will be making 5 projects.

- a wine bottle topper
- gift card holder
- a holiday card that flips open
- gift tag with our amazing gift bow Sizzex die
- super simple holiday card

The classes will be held on:

Sunday,  December 15th at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, December 17th at 10 a.m. and at 7 p.m.

Class fee: 20$
Please RSVP by December 12th if you will be coming.
Location:  My Stamping Studio, Totowa, NJ

Inkredible Color Challenge

 

This week's Inkredible color challenge is:   Soft Suede, Early Espresso and Baked Brown Sugar.

I have to say I am really loving these neutral colors together.    They bring a vintage feel to projects.

Stay tuned next week for 2 more cards made with these colors.    I decided to stretch my creativity and make 2 more cards with these fabulous colors.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Christmas Collectibles, Joy to the World
Ink:  Soft Suede, Early Espresso and Baked Brown Sugar
Paper:   Very Vanilla, Early Espresso Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls, Linen Thread, Crochet Trim from a local craft store
Tools:   Christmas Ornament Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Corner Rounder