Sunday, November 14, 2010

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Saturday, November 13, 2010

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Friday, November 12, 2010

Dasher? No, Rudolph!

No, I'm not repeating myself though this card does share some similarities to this card and this card.  And just to clarify, the other card featured DASHER and this is his brother, Rudolph!

Stampin' Up! Dasher Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper


I used Red Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter on Rudolph's nose and Dazzling Diamonds on his antlers (there's no such thing as red snow!)

I wanted so much to add another color to the card but every time I tried, it just looked out of balance.  I finally decided on this monochromatic scheme.

Brenda's Stamping Tips
  • Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter comes in Black, Silver, Red, Gold and Champagne.  
  • Sprinkle the glitter on your cardstock while holding it over (or placing it in ) a Powder Pal.  This great tool will keep your workspace neat and allow you to save excess glitter for another time!  Love it when we can be economical!  (and have more money for stamps!)
  • No additional fixative is needed to ensure that the glitter remains on your project when you use the 2-Way Glue Pen

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STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES
STAMPIN' UP! DASHER STAMP SET (116816)
STAMPIN' UP! CARDSTOCK: Cherry Cobbler (119685), Very Vanilla (101650), Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper (117159)
STAMPIN' UP! CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD: Chocolate Chip (100908)

STAMPIN' UP! OTHER: 2-Way Glue Pen (100425), Powder Pals (102197), Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (102023), Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter (114286)

Stampin' Up! Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter
Stampin' Up! Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter
Stampin' Up! Powder Pals
Stampin' Up! Powder Pals

This card was inspired by Bah Humbug! (Rudolph - Reindeer), No Time to Stamp (Non-Traditional Christmas Colors - no green!) and Friday Sketchers (sketch).

Thursday, November 11, 2010

An Upsy Daisy Birthday Card

I would've never thought to put Soft Suede, Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler today but it works and I like it.
Stampin' Up! Upsy Daisy Stamp Set Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine Scallop Edge Border Punch Embossing Folder

It's warm and cozy and reminds me of fresh, hot-out-of-the-oven gingerbread for some reason (hmmm...maybe that should be tonight's dessert!)  I'm going to definitely use this color combination again! 

Brenda's Stamping Tips
  • Use the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder to give cards texture and interest.
  • It can be difficult to get a large area image to stamp well.  I thoroughly ink the rubber and then place the stamp on cardstock.  Gently apply pressure for a few seconds to allow the ink to be absorbed into the cardstock.  Be sure to evenly apply pressure over the entire stamp.  Lift your stamp and you will have a nicely inked image.
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STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES
STAMPIN' UP! UPSY DAISY STAMP SET (111710)
STAMPIN' UP! CARDSTOCK: Soft Suede (115318), Crumb Cake (120953), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Whisper White (100730)
STAMPIN' UP! CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD: Cherry Cobbler (119669)
STAMPIN' UP! PUNCHES: Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882)
STAMPIN' UP! OTHER: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119976)
Stampin' Up! Upsy Daisy Stamp Set
Stampin' Up! Upsy Daisy Stamp Set
Scallop Edge Border Punch
Scallop Edge Border Punch

This card was created for and inspired by the following challenges:  Cute Card Thursday (Anything Goes), Lollipop Crafts Thursday Inspirations (Birthday), The Sisterhood of Crafters (Birthday), Truly Scrumptious (Sketch and Birthday), Color Throwdown (Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler and Crumb Cake, aka Kraft), For Fun (Dry Embossing), All That Scraps (Birthday) and Crafty Sentiments (red flowers).

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Did you know...

...you can see the Stampin’ Up Catalogs Online? And I send a hard copy of it to my customers for FREE?

It only makes sense to me to take on the expense of the catalog for my customers. So, if you don’t have one and want one, e-mail me right away and I will pop one in the mail to you!



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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

New Digital Downloads for My Digital Studio

Another batch of festive digital downloads has arrived--just in time for holiday scrapbook pages and cards! Click here if you would like to view the complete list of My Digital Studio download offerings.

 Item  Description  Image Price 
123957  Seam Binding Ribbon   Stampin' Up! Seam Binding Ribbon $1.95 
123959  Deck the Halls Designer Buttons   Stampin' Up! Deck the Halls Designer Buttons $2.95 
123963  Come to Bethlehem Stamp Brush Set   Stampin' Up! Come to Bethlehem Stamp Brush Set $1.95 
123962  Welcome Christmas Stamp Brush Set   Stampin' Up! Welcome Christmas Stamp Brush Set $3.95 
123727  Bright Christmas II Stamp Brush Set   Stampin' Up! Bright Christmas II Stamp Brush Set $3.95 
123958  A Word For You Stamp Brush Set   Stampin' Up! A Word For You Stamp Brush Set $3.95 

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Lovely as a Tree Christmas Card

Can you tell that Cherry Cobbler is currently my fave? 
Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree Stamp Set Word Window Punch Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper
This card is another one that's quick and easy to make.  Okay, I have to admit that I struggled a little bit this morning BUT only because I initially had another card in mind.  Once I decided that the design wasn't going to work, this came together lickety-split!

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STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES
STAMPIN' UP! LOVELY AS A TREE STAMP SET (115026)
STAMPIN' UP! SHORT & SWEET SET  (115060)
STAMPIN' UP! CARDSTOCK: Very Vanilla (101650), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper (117159)
STAMPIN' UP! CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD: Cherry Cobbler (119669)
STAMPIN' UP! PUNCH: Word Window Punch (119857)

Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree Stamp Set
Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree Stamp Set

Stampin'
Stampin' Up! Word Window Punch
This card was created for 365 Cards (Wishes), and Wild Orchids (Classic Christmas) Challenges.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Monochromatic Sincere Salutations

Monochromatic color combinations are soothing and easy to put together.

Stampin' Up! Sincere Salutations Scallop Trim Border Punch Scallop Punch monochromatic

Here I chose Marina Mist and Night of Navy as I wanted something darker than Marina Mist on which to showcase my Marina Mist Grosgrain Ribbon. This was made as an anniversary card for a friend whose company is celebrating a milestone anniversary but it could easily be for a masculine birthday too!

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STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES
STAMPIN' UP! SINCERE SALUTATIONS STAMP SET (115068)
STAMPIN' UP! CARDSTOCK: Marina Mist (119682), Night of Navy (101722)
STAMPIN' UP! CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADS: Night of Navy (102977)
STAMPIN' UP! PUNCHES: Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Scallop Oval Punch (119856)
STAMPIN' UP! OTHER: Marina Mist 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (120929)


Stampin' Up! Sincere Salutations
Stampin' Up! Sincere Salutations


Stampin' Up! Scallop Trim Border Punch
Stampin' Up! Scallop Trim Border Punch

This card was inspired by the following challenges: Creative Craft (Sentiment), Craft Your Passion (double scallop trim border), 2 Sketches 4 You (layout), Scrap-Creations (favorite technique - punches!) and Totally Stamp-a-licious (monochromatic blues).

Sunday, November 7, 2010

A Very Merry Dasher

I'm loving this new color Cherry Cobbler.  I find myself reaching for it over and over again. 

Stampin' Up! Dasher stamp set Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper
Quick and easy!  I'm going to be making more of these to send out as one of my Christmas cards this year!  Have you decided on your Christmas card design (or designs)?

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STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES
STAMPIN' UP! DASHER STAMP SET (116816)
STAMPIN' UP! SHORT & SWEET STAMP SET  (115060)

STAMPIN' UP! CARDSTOCK: Very Vanilla (101650), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper (117159)
STAMPIN' UP! CLASSIC STAMPIN' PAD: Cherry Cobbler (119669)


Stampin' Up! Dasher Stamp Set
Stampin' Up! Dasher Stamp Set

This card was inspired by the following challenges: 365 Cards (layout), Christmas Card Challenge (white, green and red), Pile It On (an animal & Christmas).

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Delightful Decorations in an Untraditional Christmas Card

Stampin' Up! Delightful Decorations stamp set Jolly Holiday
Who says that Christmas cards have to be red and green?  What about green and blue or rather Old Olive and Night of Navy?  It's fun to do something surprising!
Stampin' Up! Delightful Decorations stamp set Jolly Holiday


Brenda's Stamping Tips
  • The Ornament Punch coordinates perfectly with the Stampin' Up! Delightful Decorations stamp set.
  • Stamp your image on cardstock first.  Insert the stamped cardstock into the punch with the bottom of the punch facing you so that you can easily position the stamped image in the center of the punch.
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STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES
STAMPIN' UP! DELIGHTFUL DECORATIONS STAMP SET (116517)
STAMPIN' UP! SINCERE SALUTATIONS STAMP SET (115068)
STAMPIN' UP! CARDSTOCK:Very Vanilla (101650), Old Olive (100702), Night of Navy (100867), Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper (117159)
STAMPIN' UP! CLASSIC STAMPIN' PADS:  Old Olive (102277), Night of Navy (102977)
STAMPIN' UP! PUNCHES: Ornament Punch (119847), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402) 


Stampin' Up! Delightful Decorations stamp set
Stampin' Up! Delightful Decorations stamp set
Stampin' Up! Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper
Stampin' Up! Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper


This card was inspired by and made for the following challenges: Card Patterns and Waltzing Mouse (sketch), Challenge Up Your Life (blue and green), Drunken Stampers (punches), Ellephantastic (blue) and Everyday Art Challenge (untraditional Christmas).