You are a fabulous Mom

This week Stampin' Royalty brings us a May Flowers with a photo inspiration.   I have to say I love, love this these colors together.   How beautiful is light blue and red.     Here is a card I made for my mom for her birthday.    I used the amazing new Work of Art stamp set that will be available in the new catalog.    I used the sentiment from the stamp set but masked over end and added the Mom sentiment.  The sentiment actual sentiment says You are a fabulous work of art.     Just goes to show you can change things to work for you.    The background comes from the new stamp set as well.

The flowers were paper pierced from the Happy Watercolor stamp set.    Just a heads up, very upsetting, but the Happy Watercolor stamp set will not make into the new catalog, so if you love it as much as me, you will want to get it!  

The challenge will be open 3:00pm (PST) June 2nd. Hope you can join us!

Ingredient to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Happy Watercolor, Work of Art, Family Reunion
Ink:   Real Red, Soft Sky, Old Olive, Basic Black
Paper:   Whisper White, Real Red Prints Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Pearls

May Flower Scrapbook Page

This week Stampin' Royalty brings us a May Flowers challenge.   So for my challenge I made a scrapbook page featuring my mom and my niece.   With Mother's Day around the corner, what better way to honor mom than to scrapbook photos featuring mom.    Also, don't forget to check out Moxie Fab World with their Scrapbook challenge.   Click here to check it out!

The flower on the page was made with layering the large scallop circle punch, the fancy flower punch and then lastly the pansy punch.    The center comes from the Artisan Embellishment Kit.

One of the things I will miss when it retired in June is the Tasteful Trim Sizzex.    It is by far one of the most used Sizzex in my pile.  So easy to make borders.   It is perfect to used for mass production.   Three sheets of paper can be used at once.   So for a card, you can have 9-12 borders with just a couple cranks of the handle.

The challenge will be open 3:00pm (PST) May 5th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Countless Sayings II, Show & Tell 1, Sent with Love
Ink:  Tangerine Tango
Paper:   Gold Foil, Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper, This and That Designer Series Paper, Gold Fancy Foil Vellum Paper, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Old Olive
Accessories:   Artisan Embellishment Kit, Gold Foil, Doily from a local craft store
Tools:  Small Heart Punch, Large Scallop Circle Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, Pansy Punch, Tasteful Trim Sizzex, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Circle Card Thinlit, Little Leaves Sizzlits, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Corner Rounder

Stamping Royalty Photo Inspiration

This week Stamping Royalty brings us a photo inspiration.    I just love the pretty pastels in rainbow of colors in the photo.     The photo inspired me to pull out the Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper for the project.

The challenge will be open 3:00pm (PST) April 14th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Perfect Pennants, Banner Blast
Ink:  Wild Wasabi, So Saffron, Marina Mist, Crisp Cantaloupe
Paper:  Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe, So Saffron, Vellum
Accessories:  Pearls, Doilies
Tools:   Banner Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

March Open House

Sale-a-bration is here!   What better than buying crafty goodies and getting more crafty goodies for free! 

So who is done with all this snow and is looking forward to spring and Easter!    Stop by this month's workshop and make 3 Easter projects!    

The open house will occur on:
Sunday,  March 16th at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, March 18th at 10 a.m. and at 7 p.m.

Please RSVP by March 13th if you will be coming.
Location: My Stamping Studio, Totowa, NJ

Can't make it to the open house, place a Sale-a-bration order and the projects will be shipped to your home.

Gold, Gold and More Gold

I am loving the newest trend in the craft world.   It is gold and then some more gold!    There is a whole line of products in the Occasions Mini featuring the Metallics.   You are just going to love them all!   Sequins, Washi Tape, oh my!

The perfect addition is these great gold seals, I just knew I had to get them to add them to my gold metallic projects!     They are simple, just peel and stick to your project!    Here is a white gift bag dressed up with the seals, sequins and some punched circles!   

 

During Sale-a-bration, starting today, you will get to earn for free the Good as Gold Cardmaking Kit.   In the kit, you will get Gold envelope liners.   Now, I know I should be using the envelope liners for what they are meant for, but I decided to used the liners to frame my sentiment and the extra pieces I punched out circles with!   Now that is what you call playing with scraps!    That is how I made my polka dot banner.   Just punch some circles with the envelope liners and viola you have your own custom designer paper!

Ingredients to make the gift bag:

Stamp Sets:  Another Great Year
Ink:   Versamark
Paper:   Whisper White, Gold Foil Sheets, Good as Gold Cardmaking Kit
Accessories:   Gold Sequin Trim, Pearls, Doily, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper, Gold Seals
Tools: 1/2" Circle Punch

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

Winter Themed Wedding Card

 I have to say I love that gold is back in the trend watch!   What can I say I love it!!   Here is a wedding card I made for my cousin that got married.   I love the poinsettas on the card for this time of year.  

The mr and mrs.  I stamped with gold ink and then used gold embossing folder.   The &, I just stamped in gold and waited for it just dry.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Together Forever
Ink:  Gold Metallic Ink
Paper:  Whisper White, Gold Metallic
Accessories:  Pearls, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Antique Brads, Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape, Poinsetta Sticker  and Doily from a local craft store, Gold Embossing Powder
Tools:  Hearts Framelits, Big Shot, Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Heart to Heart Punch, Small Heart Punch

January Workshop

In this month's workshop we will be making 2 projects.
- magnetic goal/vision board
- polaroid photo valentine banner

The classes will be held on:

Sunday,  January 26th at 2 p.m.
Monday, January 30th  at 10 a.m. and at 7 p.m.

Class fee: 20$
Please RSVP by January 23rd if you will be coming.
Location: My Stamping Studio, Totowa, NJ

Can't make it to the workshop, I can make the projects for you and ship them to your home.  
Cost:   20$, fee does not include shipping.    Shipping & handling will be determined at time of purchase so I can ensure the cheapest fee can be determined.

If you like to make projects on your own, here is the supply list.

Click here to start shopping to buy all the products to make your project.

 

Magnetic Goal/Vision Board
Stamp Sets:
130568 ABC-123 Outline Alphabet & Numbers  (clear)  $19.95

Ink:
126946 Tangerine Tango $5.95

Paper:
100730 Whisper White Card Stock (40 sheets) $8.50
111349 Tangerine Tango Card Stock (24 sheets) $6.95
121045 Basic Black Card Stock (24 sheets) $6.95
131296 Baked Brown Sugar Card Stock (24 sheets)  $6.95
132993 Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper (12 sheets assorted) $10.95 Occasions Mini product available 1/3/14

Accessories:
119247 Pearls (150 total) $4.95
133001 Retro Fresh This and That Designer Washi Tape (3 designs - 5 yards of each) $4.95 Occasions Mini product available 1/3/14

Tools:  
130911 Circle Collection Framelits (Set 10 layering dies)  $26.95
120893 Tasteful Trim Bigz XL $42.95
119850 1 3/4" Circle Punch $16.95
118074 Owl Builder Punch $16.95
117193 Small Heart Punch $5.95
133519 Banner Punch  earn FREE 1/28 through Sale-a-bration Rewards

 Adhesives:
104430 Stampin' Dimensionals (300 dots) $3.95

Retired Product:
Tangerine Tango Polka Dot Ribbon
5/16" Neutrals Jumbo Brads
Island Floral Sizzex
Crop-a-dile

Miscellaneous:
Pizza Pan
Felt
Magnetic Tape

Polaroid Photo Valentine Banner
Stamp Sets:
133551 (wood) / 133554 (clear) Banner Blast earn FREE 1/28 through Sale-a-bration Rewards
131922 Hearts a Flutter $25.95 (wood)
129252 Hearts a Flutter $18.95 (clear)
133110 Peachy Keen $19.95 (wood)  Occasions Mini product available 1/3/14
133113 Peachy Keen $14.95 (clear)  Occasions Mini product available 1/3/14

Ink:  
126859 Raspberry Ripple $5.95

Paper:  
100730 Whisper White Card Stock (40 sheets) $8.50
121045 Basic Black Card Stock (24 sheets) $6.95
111351 Pink Pirouette Card Stock (24 sheets) $6.95
126842 Raspberry Ripple Card Stock (24 sheets) $6.95
129399 Tea Lace Paper Doilies (24 doilies) $2.95

Accessories:
119247 Pearls (150 total) $4.95
129327 Very Vintage Designer Buttons (24 buttons) $5.95
130012 Cherry Cobbler Chevron Ribbon (10 yards) $8.95
123125 Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine (25 yards) $2.95
Tools: 
132969 On Film Framelits (set of 5 dies) $29.95
117193 Small Heart Punch $5.95
130159 Hearts a Flutter Framelits (set of 5 dies) $24.95
132171 Expressions Thinlits Dies (set of 3 dies) $24.95
125599 Hearts Collection Framelits (set of 6 layering dies) $26.95
133519 Banner Punch earn FREE 1/28 through Sale-a-bration Rewards
133520 Decorative Dots Texture Impressions Embossing Folder earn FREE 1/28 through Sale-a-bration Rewards

Adhesives:
104294 Sticky Strip (10 yards) $6.95
104430 Stampin' Dimensionals (300 dots) $3.95
103683 Glue Dots (300 dots) $4.95

Retired Product:
Crop-a-dile

January Tool of the Month

 

December Tool of the Month: Triangle Punch

If you are like me, you love the latest and greatest in tools. Here is a way to build your tool collection with a tool every month! Along with each tool, you'll receive three REAL card samples using the featured tool each month. This is NOT a card kit, you will be receiving three handmade cards ready to send out to your family and friends.

You will also get a full color photo and list of supplies for each card (including measurements) so you can use your own cardstock and supplies to duplicate the cards at home. You'll love having a completed card to look at and reference when you go to create yourself!

Each month you'll receive a package in the mail that includes:
Tool of the Month: tool valued between $15.95-$19.95**
Three Handmade Cards: completed cards created with the featured tool
Full Color Printout: photo and supply list for each card
Tool of the Month Club costs $35/month. When you participate in 3 consecutive months, you'll get $5 off the 4th month!

Anyone can join, at anytime... no matter where you live in the US (US only).

Do you want to just purchase the Three Handmade Cards and the Full Color Printouts to send to family & friends?
Do you want to use the card samples for your own personal classes?

Cost for just the cards and printouts: 10$ (price includes shipping & handling).

Email me today if you are interested in purchasing this month's tool of the month!

Polaroid Snowmen

So I can never pass up a chance to play with new Stampin' Up! toys and it doesn't hurt when you see a fabulous sketch that you just can't wait to try it.   This week's Mojo Monday sketch is the best! 

The new toys in the card is the Polaroid framelit that is coming in the new Occasions Mini.    Then there is the new banner punch and embossing folder that you can earn for free during Sale-a-bration!    So many fun things to look forward in 2014!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp sets from a local craft store
Ink:  Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Pumpkin Pie
Paper:   Soft Sky, Whisper White, Winter Frost designer series paper
Accessories:   Buttons, Pearls and Crochet trim from a local craft store
Tools:  On Film Framelits, Big Shot, Banner Punch, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder

Hello Friend

Here is another sneak peak into the Occasions Mini.   Yes, we have an amazing Polaroid framelit coming your way with coordinating stamp sets and accessories!    I decided to make a festive polaroid and put my little snowman inside.

If you have outside a T-Mobile store lately, you probably saw their holiday displays.   Well let's just say I was loving the pink black and white color combo in their display.   Such non-traditional holiday colors, but wow do they make an impact.   Love them together!
I used my Sharpie marker to color in pearls and make coal for the eyes and mouth.
Some Gorgeous Grunge makes a beautiful snowy background.

Have you used the amazing Illuminate Glimmer Watermark ink in the catalog yet!   Love how it shimmers in the background.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Gorgeous Grunge, Peachy Keen, Chevron Background
Ink:   Whisper White, Basic Black, Illuminate Glimmer Watermark
Paper:  Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls, Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon, Button from a local craft store
Tools:  On Film Framelits, 2 1/2 Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Circle Thinlits