Friday, July 31, 2009

Swap Calendar



One more of the sign up swaps that I joined while at convention. This one used the Bind It All machine. It was a calender with lots of stamps used inside. The front was done with the Big Shot Machine (113439) The sizzlit Little Leaves (114511) and the Stampin'Up Bigz die Flower Folds(115970).

Swap Pizza Box Autumn Days



Had another sign up swap and this is what I did. This is the Pizza Box done with Autumn Days(115452) I have used the new in colors and ribbon. Inside are 3/3 note cards with Mini Square Envelops (107309) the Eyelet Border Punch (113692) was used on the sides of the box. these were a little hard to transport as they took up space.

SWAPS Gifts of Christmas

I made 26 of these for a sign up swap It uses the set Gifts of Christmas (115372) also the big shot Top Note die(113463) one of my favorite dies..

There is White and Bashful Blue paper with Night of Navy ribbon(109036) The Trio Flower (109183) punch was used with silver brads. Got out the big shot again and used Texturz plates Backgrounds 1 (114512) This one took a little time but I do like the look of it. The stamping was done with Not Quite Navy and the sponging with Bashful Blue.


Swap The More the Merrier



Ok another Halloween treat. This holds Hersey Kisses, this is a small triangle box. I used the Level three hostess set The More the Merrier (115322) It is a set of 10 stamps that you can earn for hosting a workshop. Just give me a call or email and we can set up a date that suits you.. Here I popped up several of the little pumpkins looks much better in real life...

Swap Just Jawing



Not sure if I like this or not but made 10 to swap.. It uses Just Jawing(111660) Done in Black and White. Also uses the matching wheel Scary Skulls (113119) I embossed YOU ROCK with gold and used a bottle cap with the small scull in it. The Heart to Heart punch(113694) was used to make the eyes...added a little sponging. Hey it's done...

Swap( Gifts of Christmas)



Here is another swap I have done. This is Gifts of Christmas(115372) It uses Real Red and White paper, Gold embossing that's it. I just cut out the dove and placed it on top of the gold dove. Very simple

My husband Ray is doing my posting while I am away. Thanks Ray..

Swap Harvest Home



I am off to convention today, there are four of us driving to Salt Lake. Michelle, Judy and Peggy we have all travelled together before so we should be just fine on this long drive. Here is one of my general swaps Harvest Home (111642) This is called Spot Lighting I have used White and Old Olive paper, Pumpkin Pie, and Black ink and markers, Lots of sponging as well.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Another Lots of Bots


Another from the stamp set (Lots of Bots)115293, this one is a shaker card with little bolts. Colors Chocolate Chip, Dusty Durango and Very Vanilla. A little cooler here today and no rain for us and we could use some. I am picking Sweet Peas they smell so good a little earlier this year and the plants haven't climbed as high as last year either, just happy to get them with the way the growing season is this year.. Happy stampin....

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Lots of Bots


Quick card using Lots of Bots (115293). Paper, ink and ribbon White, Melon Mambo, and Basic Grey. This uses two punches 1 3/8
circle (104401) and 1 1/4 circle (104403) Could be used for birthday, get well, just for you almost anything. Have a great day.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Yard work


It has been a beautiful weekend and I actually got a bit of yard work done. I must admit Ray does most of it these days..I have been revamping the big flower bed added quite a few new perennials this spring and it is looking good. We have two big global cedars at the base of the deck. My job has always been to clip them and round them up. Well the deer have been making lunch out of most of the cedars the last few winters and we thought these were finished but I trimmed them up and think we will give them another chance. I have most of my swaps done for convention. The ones I signed up for are done so now I can just do general swaps. We leave one week tomorrow time is flying. Happy stamping!!!



Friday, July 24, 2009

Bloomin' Beautiful


I received the lovely card in the mail yesterday from on of my customers. Thanks R. D.. Now I phoned and asked if I could post it and she said yes but that she had cased it from Peg who had cased it from someone else. That's what stamping is all about. This card is beautiful the technique is called out of the box, lovely colors Rhonda. The stamp set is Bloomin" Beautiful(111490).
Don't forget to check out the deal of the week during July and I have a Stamp a Stack coming up phone or email me for more information.. Happy stampin

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Autumn Days again


I think this really is my favorite set so far from the new book. We always talk about Christmas in July well last night this was one of our projects at stamp club. VERY VERY simple. Uses Autumn Days (115452) Happy Holidays is from a retired set Warmest Regards. Soft Suede and Always Artichoke ink, paper and ribbon. Combined with Whisper White paper make a nice card. The NEW Modern Label Punch (116630) was also used.
For those that have been waiting we finally got the word that Bermuda Bay ink and refill are once again available starting July 29th..

Monday, July 20, 2009

The More the Merrier Level 3 Snowmen


Good morning it has been a beautiful weekend in Sunny Manitoba. Now to get on with the week today is one of my volunteer days at our hospital.
This is not a good picture a little close but all I had this morning I have been working on swaps for convention and don't want to post them just yet. This is one of 10 sets in the Level 3 hostess sets that you can earn by hosting a party. I have used Rich Razzelberry papers and ribbon plus our stampin write markers. This set has lots of variety so very versatile in your collection.. Have a great day enjoy our nice weather..

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Wings of Friendship Hostess set


This isn't the best picture I took it right off one of my boards so a little close. This is stamped with using the Stampin write markers. Black(100082) and Bermuda Bay (115661), colors of card stock are the same with Whisper White. Added Bermuda Bay in color ribbon. Love these new in colors and that they come in markers for the first time. Thanks Stampin"Up!
I have been working on swaps for convention got one all bagged and put away last night all 27 of them check that off my list. Enjoy the weekend suppose to be very nice here..

Thursday, July 16, 2009

The More the Merrier Level 3


These cupcakes are one of 10 stamps from the Level three hostess set The More the Merrier. Paper Chocolate chip, Crushed Curry, white and Razzleberry Lemonade, I used the Stampin Write Markers and Crushed Curry Ribbon. The scallops are done with Eyelet Border Punch (113690). Lots of color on this card.
We have been having lots of wind the last few days but have missed the bad storms so not complaining sure is hard on the plants though.. Just a crazy summer

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Ribbon swap bagged


Well I spent the morning and part
of last night getting this ribbon cut and bagged, It's done....You really can't see it but each of the Top Note Die pieces(113463) have been embossed with the Elegant Bouquet embossing folder (115964). They look very nice. The new In Color ribbon is beautiful...
I took my grand daughter home and then spent part of yesterday with Michelle my side line demo we came up with some of our convention swaps getting a little more excited about going now... Time is flying by we will be leaving in about three weeks for the long drive to Salt Lake and back..

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Autumn Days


I needed to mail something to one of my customers the other day so off to my room and quickly made this card. Once again I used Autumn Days (115452) I think my favorite set from the new book. I used the new in colors Soft Suede. Dusty Durango, and Crushed Curry all stamped on plain white, used the Photo Corner punch(109042) as well with Dusty Durango paper.
I have one of my granddaughter here for a few days she has taken advantage of Grandma's room. She is old enough that I don't have to be with her constantly so has surprised me with some very cute idea's. Really nice when they are old enough to clean the stamps and put things away where they were.. We have also taken lots of pictures so I will have photo's for scrapbooking..
Enjoy this beautiful weather that we have been having. July seems to be flying by...

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Level three hostess set


This is the More the Merrier (115322) a level three hostess set that you can earn by hosting a party with me. There are 10 stamps in this set, here I used the pumpkins and designer series paper Old Olive and Dusty Durango paper... Tried to watercolor as I said tried I know that I have lots to learn in that area others make it look so simple to do..

Monday, July 6, 2009

Sympathy card


Here is my new favorite set Autumn Days (115452) also uses Thoughts and Prayers (113252). Dusty Durango Ribbon, ink and paper with Whisper White very quick and easy. Could use many sayings with this simple idea.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Animal Stories


Happy celebrating the 4th of July..to my American friends and family.. Independence Day...
This card uses the Animal Stories (116716) the new In Colors Crushed Curry,Dusty Durango,and Soft Suede. several punches 1-1/4, 1-3/8 Square and Spiral. The Happy Birthday is from On Your Birthday (111664)

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Lots of Bots (new set)


Hope everyone had a good Canada Day, this year the 4th is on a Saturday so I am sure there will be lots of celebrating in the USA this coming weekend...I will be flying the flag...
Here is a sample with the new set Lots of Bots (115293) Also uses the Big Shot (113439) Scallop Circle #2(113468). The paper and ink, Rich Razzleberry, Confettie white, Old Olive, Orchid Opulence, Going Grey and DSP Razzleberry Lemonade. Fun little set think my grandsons will like this one...