Stampin Birthday Party

Had six young ladies here the other day for a birthday party. Here are two of the three projects we did.. They giggled lots so it sounded like they were having a great time. They used the big shot for the face Scallop Circle die (113468) and thought that it was neet but the crimper (101618) always get the OH FUN.... We used lots of punches and the stamp set Good Friend (113740)

Wagon Full of Fun set

Here is a card that I have been doing at several workshops lately. Uses the Wagon Full of Fun (113262) from the occasions mini, and Pink Pirouette papers, both are only available till the end of June at this time. Happy Birthday is from On Your Birthday (111664) in the main catalogue. I stamped the cupcake with stazon and then used my Stampin write markers to color it in, took out the 2-way glue(100425) swirled it on the icing and sprinkled with Dazzling Diamonds (102023)

Last crop project

Here is a mini magazine holder box that we made last Saturday inside there are four folders that you can put pictures on the instructor had one done with 12 years of school pictures. Was very nice.

We finally have had some nice weather, garden is planted flowers planted and those that I planted with seeds are poping up as well.

CD Case Album

Here is one of the projects we did at the crop I attended last Saturday there are no pictures in it. Was fun to put together. The paper is not Stampin'Up! Actually the Vanilla, and Old Olive are. The book uses several dies and the Round Tab punch. It was quite easy to put together especially when it was all pre cut and scored, so it fit perfectly.

At the crop we had one class included in the registration fee and we could pay for any others we wanted to do if there were enough sure glad I purchased this one..

All day crop goodies

As I mentioned the other day I went to a fund raiser crop for a fellow demonstrator who's house had burnt down.. Had a very good time managed to get three months done on four calenders. I make them every year and give one to each of the kids.

The water bottle here with the Crystal Light and the little triangle box were in our goodies packets. Aren't they cute. The holder is done with the Friendly Words roller (114696). The small laugh stamp I think is a retired one I don't own that. The pink box uses the big shot and die Flower Daises #2 (114520) isn't it cute. I will post some more of what we did in the next few days.

It was absolutely a beautiful day today, I managed to get all my flowers planted and even made a rhubarb pie. Til next time.

Another Wedding Card

I had said I made several wedding cards so here is one more, it also uses the set To Have and to Hold (115098) with black, grey and white card stock, the ribbon and accent are retired. Have a great weekend, I am off to a crop later today, it's all day tomorrow and am staying with Michelle tonight so that I don't have that two hour drive early tomorrow morning.

It's Memorial Day on Monday so a holiday weekend for the US. I will probably get my flag out I usually fly the US flag for their holidays.. We fly the Canadian flag every day.

More Wedding cards

Here are a couple more wedding cards, June is almost here and there is usually lots of June Brides... The card uses To Have and to Hold (115098) and Forever (114494) stamp sets. The colors white and basic grey card stock. For the lighter image I just stamped off. Trimmed the corners with the Tag Corner punch (107215) It's done.

The small card is a 3/3 I used left over paper that had gone through the Big Shot used texturz plate (114512)Stampin' Up! Backgrounds 1. The best wishes is from the Occasions mini Oval All (113790) It is stamped in silver I used brushed silver(100712) and Whisper White card stock. The Large Oval punch (107325) and Scalloped Oval Punch (114889) were put to good use here... Very simple yet elegant.. Till next time .

Wedding card

Had a wedding to go to last weekend so made a few wedding cards.. This one uses the To Have and to Hold set (115098) Scallop Circle punch (109043) and Texturz plates with the big shot. Stampin'UP! Backgrounds 1(114512). I have used whisper white, black and silver card stock. The ribbon is retired. Markers and little bit of 2 way glue (100425) with some

Dazzling Diamonds(102023) for some sparkle on her dress. Was a beautiful wedding.

Congratulations Melissa and Mike.

Bloomin' Beautiful

I have liked this set since I first saw it in the Spring mini last year. So glad in made the Spring and

Summer catalogue. It's call Bloomin' Beautiful (111490). This is a easy card just layering the paper and a few punches.. Used our markers to color it in.

The retirement list will be out June 1 check back there may be a stamp set you were thinking of getting once it is on the list it will only be available till the end of June.

Hope you are having a wonderful Victoria Holiday weekend.The rain has stayed away for two days now.. And it warmed up a bit..

Birthday card

Here is a card that I have done at several workshops lately.. Also did it with Happy Mothers Day,you can put any saying you want. I uses the crayon resist technique and sponging. Colors here are So Saffron, Not Quite Navy and Certainly Celery. The Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set is perfect (113734) for doing this...Don't forget you must use Glossy card stock (102599)

Easter Bonnet

Little late with a Easter picture. But just love this one of my granddaughter. Love the hat....I have seen so many animals done with punches and the big shot so had to put one on this card... The page uses the Stampin UP! Top Note bigz die(113463) and several of our punches, with a little sponging thrown in... The ribbon is 1 1/4 Grosgrain (111363) in Pink Pirouette. thanks for looking

Paper Pins

The first time a saw one of these paper pins was about five years ago at convention. The artist was Kelli Purkey it was a small leopard in browns still have it.. Kelli still makes pins and this design was one her latest and had to try it. Fun and messy but enjoyed doing them.The stamp sets are Fifth Avenue Floral (113734) and the level 1 set (Gods Beauty (113222)

Simple Child Birthday Card

Another of my grandsons is having a birthday, so made this simple card. It does use a retired set that I really like. The big shot with die Scallop circle #2 (113469) and Stampin' Write Markers (105541) add a little sponging and it's done. Thanks for stopping by....

Hope you all had a wonderful Mothers Day!

Happy Mothers Day

Here is the beautiful card that I received from my Michelle. Isn't it lovely the colors are nicer in person, although they even look great here a wonderful job...

Thanks so much for making mothers day so special for me. Hope all mothers were remembered by their children.. and each of you have a wonderful day..

Here's another one

Here is another Rustic Rooster(113274) Level 2 set. The words are from another set that has retired several years ago.

This card is done with close to cocoa paper, chocolate chip ribbon and ink. The rooster was embossed with black(109133) powder, and then I used Sponge Daubers (102892) and our Stampin Pastels (105542)for a bit of color.

I have a customer looking for this set if you have one let me know condition if not unmounted and price. Would prefer local area to save postage if possible.

Thanks firststamper@mts.net

Rustic Rooster

Here is a card that I did for swapping at Leadership if uses Rustic Rooster (this is a level 2 hostess) set. You can still earn it till the end of June 09. Host a $395.00 workshop and it's yours free. We have lots of great free product if you host a workshop contact me if you wish more information.. Canadian customers only.. The colors here are very vanilla,really rust, so saffron, chocolate chip, and basic black, with lots of sponging..

The real thing

Now isn't this guy a beauty!! A friend of mine has a couple of these they are gorgeous.. I am a rooster lover, such a wonderful thing to see them roam out in the open.. Sure wish I could have them in town but guess my neighbors would prefer there own alarm clock. Till next time

Graduation card again

This is a cute card that my sister showed me about five years ago. It uses a retired set but the idea is fun. The grad hat is adorable tassel and all. I remember doing it at stamp club and the girls loved it, looked all over town to get tassels I think most finally went to the city and found them there.

I promise to get back to current stamps but sometimes it is nice to use the ones we love and that is why we bought them... thanks for looking

Simple card easy to make...

Finally found a little time to play. I got the 5/8" Satin Ribbon (114616) from the occasions mini catalogue a few weeks ago and hadn't used it yet. So put it on this simple card. The oval is the center from the Frame Oval Scallop die (114521) used Friends 24-7 (113218) stamp set with Taken with Teal, Black, White paper and ink, grab a sponge and it's done...

Till next time.

Lets hope April showers bring May flowers

Here is another very easy graduation card it also uses a retired set plus Stampin'UP! Little Leaves sizzlit die (114511) really like this little die cut.The leaves look good with any size flower or all alone.

This is the first of May so this month is National Scrapbooking month there is a terrific special this month. Buy three get one free........... buy three textured 12/12 card stock or DSP 12/12 and receive another for free. Any questions give me a call or check out my web site. http://www.elainecarter.stampinup.net/ There is also a sneak peek alphabet set Jumble Alphabet that is 20% off this month..reg 57.95 sale $46.36 check it out. Canadian customers only.. Till next time...............