Chris Stamps

Stampin Up Cheep Talk Notecards

Here is my second card I made using the note cards from Stampin Up!!! I love these cards they are so cute and amazingly easy to work with. They come pre-cut and folded for you!!! Can't get any easier!!!

 

This card uses the set Cheep Talk! Love this set!!! Here are the supplies need to make this card.

•   Cheep Talk Stamp Set#113204
• ·Old Olive Ink Pad  #102277
• Tempting Turquoise Ink #100814
•   Note cards and Envelopes#107311

You will receive a free sample card in the mail from me when you order the supplies to make these cards! You can order by clicking on the order online button to the right. If you are not comfortable with online ordering just contact me and I can order it for you!!!! Happy Stamping!

Stampin Up Greenhouse Garden Note card

I came up with 3 of the darlingest (is that a word?) cards!! They are all so easy and use the note cards and envelopes that we have in the Stampin Up catalog. It makes such an easy card and one that you can make a whole bunch of. What I suggest is make the cards and stamp the greetings on the card. When you are in a hurry and need a card, grab one of the cards, stamp your greeting and go!!!  Your card will always fit the occasion you need it for!!!!  I always recommend Sincere Salutations or Teeny Tiny Wishes for this. They are great sets and work well for this idea. Here is the card. It is so pretty in real life and so easy!!! Supplies used were:

• Greenhouse Garden Stamp Set
• #113824
• Sincere Salutations # 115068
• Melon Mambo Ink #115656
• So Saffron Ink #105213
• Black Ink 101179
•  Note cards and Envelopes #107311

You will receive a free sample card in the mail from me when you order the supplies to make these cards! You can order by clicking on the order online button to the right. If you are not comfortable with online ordering just contact me and I can order it for you!!!! Happy Stamping!

Stampin Up Friends 24-7 Notecard

Look at this oh so cute card I found on the Stampin Up website. It is so cute and so, so easy!!! I love it!! It used the Note-cards which come 20 to a package and area already cut and scored and include envelopes they are my new best friend!!!

Supplies used are:

Friends 24-7 Stamp Set #11321

8Sincere Salutations Stamp Set # 115068

Note cards w/ Envelopes #107311

Old Olive Ink # 102277

Old Olive card stock #100702

Chocolate Chip Ink #100908

Scallop Edge Punch #119854

and a pearl form the pretties kit.

Order the supplies to make this card from me and I will be happy to send you a sample card in the mail!!!

So Many Stars Builder Wheel

Check out this awesome card that was inspired by a friend and fellow stamper Cheryl Elenbaas. It is so fun to make. You use ink spots to create the ink squares. I love using ink spots for a variety of things and this is a new way for me!!! After I inked the spots on the cardstock I wiped the embossing buddy across it so we didn't get any stray specks. I than inked up the new So Many Stars Builder Wheel (have I told you how much I love these builder wheels?? they are awesome!!!) with versamark and rolled across the squares with it. I than sprinkled it with Black Embossing powder and heated it to finish it off!! Wow what a great card!!!!! The greeting stamp set is Heard from the Heart. Be sure to order your ink spots and re-inkers in any of the colors that are retiring before they are gone! Click the order online to order today. Supplies will be only available while they last after May 31. So order now and beat the rush!

Stampin Up July Fourth Stamp Set

Wow what a great stamp set!!!! I love all the great samples I am seeing with this set. Here is my card. This stamp set is only available for a limited time while the Summer Mini Catalog is current ( May 1, 2010 - August 31, 2010) Make sure to order your set while they are still available! You can click shop online to the right to order yours right now.

Supplies used on the sample are:

July Fourth Stamp Set 3118523 Wood ( $18.95) or #120063 Clear ($14.95)

Sincere Salutations Stamp Set #115068 ($23.95)

oval Punch and Scallop Oval Punch

and the colors are Brilliant Blue, Real Red, and Yo Yo Yellow

Posy Party Builder Wheel Sample Card

Here is a swap card I made. I think it came out really sweet.

I used the Brand new Posy Party Builder Wheel from the Summer Mini Catalog. These wheels are 1/3 the size of a jumbo wheel so you are able to place 3 of the wheels in the jumbo handle and roll all three at once!!!! I also used the Thoughtful Friend Builder Wheel for the greeting. Stampin Up really blows me away with the things they keep dreaming up!!! If you need any of these itmes you can order them by clicking on the order online button to the right.

Here are the supplies I used:

Supplies
Item #	Description	Pg	Price
100908	Classic Stampin' Pad - EE Chocolate Chip	156	$5.95
101650	Card Stock - 8.5x11 - Very Vanilla	155	$7.50
102128	Card Stock - 8.5x11 - EE Chocolate Chip	156	$5.50
105090	Punch - Word Window	186	$15.95
105130	Card Stock - 8.5x11 - RR Regal Rose (24)	157	$5.50
107217	Punch - 3/4" Circle	186	$10.95
115370	Teeny Tiny Wishes	145	$36.95
116630	Punch - Modern Label	186	$15.95
117335	Textured Impressions Folder - polka dot	mini	$7.95
118073	Punch - Extra Large Fancy Flower	mini	$15.95
118138	Sizzix Embosslit Die - Beautiful Wings	mini	$11.95
118615	Wheel, Builder - Posy Party	mini	$4.50
118616	Wheel, Builder - Thoughtful Friend	mini	$4.50

Greenhouse Garden Card Sample

Here is a sample of a card I made using Green House Garden. I love the colors together!!! Elegant Eggplant and Crushed Curry!!! Stamps that were used were Greenhouse Garden, and Thank you Kindly. I also used the Eyelet Border Punch and Organza Ribbon. One of the pansies is stamped separately on a whisper white scrap and cut out and popped up using a dimensional. Cute and simple!!!

This set, Greenhouse Garden is on sale along with 3 other equally fantastic stamp sets.

 

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
113824	94	Greenhouse Garden	$25.95	$20.76
113734	98	Fifth Avenue Floral	$24.95	$19.96
111578	101	Flower Fancy	$36.95	$29.56
113258	112	Trendy Trees	$17.95	$14.36

 You can order by contacting me or by placing your order online by clicking the order online button to the right and than shop now.

Best Friends for Life Card

There's nothing fishy about this super-cute project. Our Sweet treat cups give you an easy way to give your best friend a little pick me up! Here are the supplies needed to make this card! SUPPLIES Something Sweet Something Sweet - Clear Mount Stamp Bashful Blue 8-1/2X11 Card Stock Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Textured Card Stock More Mustard Classic Stampin' Pad Old Olive 1/2 Inch Striped Grosgrain Ribbon Clips Assortment Sweet Treat Cups Chat Room Rub-Ons Stampin' Dimensionals Crop-A-Dile Mat Pack Paper-Piercing Tool 1-3/4 Inch Circle Punch All of these items can be ordered right now on line by clicking the button to the right.

Stamp A Stack Card Class in Bartlett Illinois

All Occasion Class

Come make 10 really fabulous cards!!!

 

We will make 10 really fabulous and easy cards!!! You will get to make 2 each of 5 designs and you will also get to play with  the new clear mount stamp and salebration stamp sets as well. Class space is limited so RSVP now!!! RSVP is a must and please bring your own adhesive. Early bird  Class fee is $20 if you pay before the 25th. If you pay on the 25th or after it is $25.

 

Event Info

 

March 27th 2010 9 AM
My Stampin Studio in Bartlett Illinois. 

 

Can't make the class?  No problem I will mail the finished cards to you.  $30 for the cards and envelopes and that includes postage!!!!!

 

 

March All Occasion Class in the Mail $30

Stampin UP Card Games Card

Look at the Fabulous card that Moliie Blahunka from Lake Bluff designed!!! Mollie is a great stamper who is not even 18 years old!! I think she should be a Stamper when she grows up what do you think?   If you would like to see some additional pictures of the other cards she made as well as a list of materials

CLICK HERE

Cute Good Neighbors Card

This is such a fun card card!!! It was on one of the sample boards at Leadership and I changed it a little.

Not only is this a great card for a friend or a new neighbor it uses one of the free Salebration sets. If you purchase the items for this card you will get the stamp set absolutely free!!! 

Supplies needed are:

Sincere Salutations #115068

Earth Elements Assorted Card stock 10556

Earth Elements Ink Spots 105551

1 1/4 inch Circle Punch 104403

Soft Suede 1/2 Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon 115612

Whisper White Card stock 100730

and of course the free Good Neighbors Stamp set FREE with a $50 purchase item  118378 in wood or 119116 in clear mount

Stampin Up Valentine Card with Owl Together Now

Check out the cute card I made!

I have a party on Friday night and they requested watercolor crayons. I think this is the cutest Valentine ever!! He makes me smile everytime I look at him!!!!

Supplies used:

Stamp Sets:Owl Together and I {Heart} Hearts 

Card stock: Real Red, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip

Accessories:Watercolor crayons, Cutter Kit, Corner Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Stazon Ink,Blender Pens, Real Red Classic Ink

What a cute and Easy card.  Stamp the 3 heart stamp from I {Heart} Hearts with Real Red ink for the background and the rest just comes together. You can use the greeting I used from Owl Together or change it with Teeny Tiny Wishes (My favorite Stamp set ever!!!)

Please, leave me your comments on this card!

Check out these adorable Stampin Up Heart Sweet Treat Cups

Do you love the new Sweet Treat Cups? Well you are gonna go wild over the the new Heart Treat Cups!! The new Heart Treat Cups are ideal for Valentine's Day, they are also perfect for many other occasions including Mother's Day, wedding and bridal shower favors, anniversary cards, or just simple projects that show you care. Stampin Up has ordered a lot of these but they are anticipating back orders so be sure to order all you need now before we run out!!!

Check out the cute stamp set to go with them!

 

And here are some samples to wet your appetite!

Heartfelt Thanks Card

 

 

Stamps:Sweetheart stamp set

 Paper:Bashful Blue textured card stock,Old Olive textured card stock,Whisper White card stock

 Ink:Bashful Blue Classic, Crushed Curry Classic, Old Olive Classic, Real Red Classic

 Accessories:Heart Treat Cup, Bashful Blue taffeta ribbon, Full Heart punch , Scallop Edge punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Instructions

1.     Punch scallop strip from Old Olive textured card stock with Scallop Edge punch. Adhere to card.

2.     Adhere strip of Whisper White card stock to card over scallop strip.

3.     Stamp heart image in Real Red ink on square of Whisper White card stock.

4.     Punch out center of heart image with Full Heart punch. Insert Heart Treat Cup and fill.

5.     Peel off adhesive cover and adhere Heart Treat Cup to card.

6.     Stamp Heartfelt Thanks in Bashful Blue on card.

7.     Tie Bashful Blue taffeta ribbon around card.

Stamp leaves and bird image in Old Olive and Crushed Curry ink on Whisper White card stock. Cut out and adhere to card with Stampin' Dimensionals

 Be Mine Card

 

Stamps:Sweetheart stamp set

Paper:Bashful Blue textured card stock,Old Olive textured card stock, Real Red textured card stock,Whisper White card stock

Ink: Old Olive Classic

Accessories:Heart Treat Cup, Crushed Curry polka dot ribbon, Full Heart punch,Scallop Edge punch

Instructions:

1.     Adhere strip of Bashful Blue textured card stock to center of card.

2.     Adhere to Crushed Curry polka dot ribbon to card.

3.     Stamp Be Mine in Old olive ink on square of Whisper White card stock.

4.     Punch out center of heart image with Full Heart punch. Insert Heart Treat Cup and fill.

5.     Peel off adhesive cover and adhere Heart Treat Cup to a second square of Whisper White card stock to seal the cup.

6.     Punch scallops from Real Red textured card stock with Scallop Edge punch. Adhere scallops to back of Whisper White square.

7.     Adhere Whisper White square to card.

Be sure to order your supplies today! Contact me to place your order or order on line on the right.

 

Stampin Up Note cards / Gift Tags

I made some cute note cards or they can be used as gift tags. They were really simple and easy to make. Start out with 3" x 6" card stock and fold it in half. I cut very vanilla card stock to 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 and ran it through the Big Shot with the Petals of Plenty embossing folder (LOVE THIS buy it now before it is gone item # 116824 $7.95) I then attached a snowflake die to one and punched out 2  5 petal punches to make the poinsettia flower. Quick and simple!!!! I have 2 more fun cards to share tomorrow and saved my favorite one! Check back tomorrow.

Stampin Up Autumn Splendor

This is a fantastic card I received from a wonderful friend and stamper, Carol Stelzer. It is just simply stunning!!!

Double click on the picture so you get a close up view of the card. The leaves are embossed in gold on colored cardstock and cut out. They are just awesome!!!

Supplies used:

Autumn Splendor and Holiday Best Stamp sets, Ink: Dusty Durango, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Black, Cardstock: Razzleberry, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede and Other Texture Plate #4, Gold Embossing Powder and the Top Note Die, Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain nd Rich Razzleberry Grosgrain Ribbon.

 You can order your own supplies to make this awesome card by using the order on line button to the right. The Top Note Die is one of the special items listed in the Holiday Gift Giving Guide, and with a $150 order you will be able to choose the Holiday Best Stamp set and $15 of your choice!!! Place your order yourself or feel free to contact me to help you with your order.

Halloweeen Build a Bear Card

I LOVE the new Build a Bear die cuts for the Big shot!!!! I think he is just so cuddly cute and especially in his pumkin costume!!!!! You can make this cute costume with teh Kooky Spooky Die (#117979) This was a super easy card to make. I punched out a big circle in black cardstock to make the eyes and mouth for the Pumpkin face. Just take the black punched out circle and adhere it behind the costume!!!

Another Stampin Up Holiday Best Card

Here is a fun card I designed using the Holiday Best Stamp set. I used a technique that Patty Bennett invented with brayering ink on the Bride Specialty paper. When you brayer ink on the paper the glossy design resists the ink and you end up with this awesome pattern. (it looks so awesome in real life! you have to try this.)

I used the Stamp set Friends 24-7 on the left side and randomly stamped the pattern. I stamped the Merry Christmas image from Holiday Best and punched out with the Awesome new ornament punch. I also punched out an ornament with  the Holiday Window Movers and shapers. This is awesome cause as you can see it is a little bigger than the punch and makes a great background! Love this card!

Cutie Pumpkin Card

I don't know what it is about pumpkins but we all think they are so stinkin cute!!! I saw this card at a recent meeting and had to share it with you. I love the quilted feel to it and I love the greeting which is from the amazing hostess set Holiday Best. It is on page 13 in the catalog and with a $150 order you get this set absolutely free. Show the book to your friends and see if you can come up with some orders so you can get this set! You will not want to miss out on getting this one.  Or of course you can place an order yourself for $150 and get it free. You will also get $15 free in your choice of product!!! 

Here is the full stamp set

I will post a Christmas card I made tomorrow with this set as well.

 

Stampin Up Elmo Card

Okay so you got to love this card I got in a swap. The cutest ever!!!!

Supplies used were: Family Phrases Stamp Set, Cardstock: Yo Yo Yellow, Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Black and Only Orange Inks: Real Red Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die and Circle Punches 1", 3/4", and 1/2"

The Cutest Pumpkin Card ever!!!

I went to a Stampin Up meeting and the thing I probably love most is all the samples I get to see and touch. I snapped a picture of this awesome card but I do not know who it belongs to (if it's yours let me know). Whoever did it is very talented!!!

 

This is just the cutest card ever. I love the wheels!!!! Let me know what you think! Leave me a comment.

Stampin Up Deal of the Week

This week's Deal of the Week features Big Shot items.  I love the Big Shot and I especially love when I can get fun things on sale for it!!!!

One of the items is the flower Burst Embosslit die. Check out this cool card we did at Glenda's, my upline, stamp camp. The Pacific Point Cardstock is no longer available but you can easily change the color. The centers were done by punching out a circle using a piece of scrap cardstock and placing that over the center of the flower. Ink up a sponge dauber and smooch it through the circle cut out to make the center of the flower.

I love this die and all the others that are for sale!!! Get yours on sale by contacting me or placing an order online by clicking the button on the right.

Here are the Deals of the Week.

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Special Price
115961	200	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$42.95	$25.99
114515	195	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$11.95	$5.99
116760	201	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$39.95	$25.49

Nature Silhouettes Card

Hats off to Dean & Chris Talbot!! This card I received from them at convention is fabulous!!! They did an outstanding job on color, design and coloring!!! I truly love it! Great job guys!!!!

 Supplies Used: Really Rust, Black, Summer Sun, and Glossy White Cardstock, Nature Silhouettes stamp set, Black embossing powder and sponges. THe technique is masking.

Wandering Words Santa Card

I participated in two different swaps and I reallygot some awesome cards back. Here is one from my upline Janice Weightman. I hope you can see all the glittery snow on the bottom is it s awesome!!!

 She Used:

Wandering Words Stamps , Barely Banana, Bordering Blue, Basic Black and Whisper White cardstock along with Iridescent Ice Embossing powder and the 1 3/4 Circle Punch.

Sweetest Ever Card

Here is a card that is shown in the September 2009 issue of Stampin Success magazine that demonstrators receive each month!! The magazine alone is worth signing up for!!!  I fell in love with this card and just had to make it!!!

 Here is what they used to make the card:

Ice Cream Bowl - 1 3/4 " Circle Punch

Banana: Large Oval Punch

Ice Cream Balls: 3/4 Circle Punch

Ice Cream Toppings: 3/4" Circle and Scallop Edge Punches

Cherry: Hole Punch

Polka Dot Background: Crop a Dile

The colors used are Barely Banana, Real Red and Old Olive and the greeting is from Crazy for Cupcakes. Have fun making this card and you can order any of these supplies by clicking on the on line ordering button to the right or feel free to contact me directly.

Chic Boutique and Extreme Guitar

Another 2 great card samples to share with you!!! I hate it when you find that one stamp set you feel you can live without and than someone makes a "to die for card" and I have to buy the set!!!! Both these cards have sets I do not own and I bet they are on my upcoming order!!!

 

This card was made by Ann Sentman using Chic Boutique and Sanded Stamp Sets, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo cardstocks  and Razzleberry Lemonade DSP. Along with Sizzix Buttons #5 and Lots of Tags.  Absolutely love it!!!

 

This card did not have a name on it!!!! Too cute to not have your name on it and claim it as yours!!! They used Extreme Guitar and I love the Melon Mambo with it!!  Are you wanting to see a sample using a particular stamp set?  Let me know, I will see what I have!!!

Stampin Up Totally Tool Card and Rollercoaster Card

Check out these two awesome cards I got as swaps at the Stampin Up convention!!!! I am so blessed to be able to go with other demonstrators and share ideas!!! Does this sound like fun??? It is!!! Contact me for details!

 

This card was made by Valerie Taylor using Totally Tool Stamp Set!!! Totally love it!! What a great card!!!

Here is another great card!

This card was made by Helen Robinson and she used the Round Tab Punch to make the Roller Coaster Cart!! How stinkin clever is that!!!!

Stampin Up Convention Punch Samples

I love the fact that being a Stampin Up demonstrator means everyone shares lots of ideas.  Lets face it, there are some pretty amazing stampers out there and I love that they share their work others.  Here are some cards that were on the display boards at the Stampin Up Convention. Amazing work!! I love cards made with punches. Enjoy!!!!! Leave me a comment if you love a card ( I would love to hear your opinion)  or have a question about one.

 

Too cute and the dolphins are punched!!!

 

The snowman is so cute and since I am an ex-Navy girl  I am a sucker for anything patriotic.

 

Love the Caterpillar eating the leaves!!!

 

This Cheerleader would be great on a scrapbook page too

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Love the Sock Monkey!!!! And the pantie card is a scream! Coni Janzen that one is for you, girl!!!

An Elegant Medallion Card

Here is a great card that I got to make at Janice Weightman's meeting in Salt Lake City!!! It is really breathtaking! This is one of the many great samples I took home with me!!! See yesterday's post. If you order the Medallion Background stamp you will receive via email a PDF with a bunch of great samples and the supply list to make them!!!! This card used Medallion Background Stamp set, Wedding Sweet Stamp Set, Pretties Kit, Dazzling Diamonds, 2 way glue, Oval Punch, White Gel Pen and Brocade Blue cardstock and ink. Order yours today!! leave me a comment and tell me your thoughts  on the card! Click on the card to enlarge. hope you can see the dazzling Diamonds, it is gorgeous.

 

Free Samples of Stampin Up Medallion Background Stamp and Circle Circus Stamp Set

I am back from convention and boy was it awesome!!!! I have not finished unpacking yet but I can tell you I got a ton of beautiful, to die for, swap cards!!!! I noticed that I had quite a few especially awesome ones, for the Medallion Background Stamp and the Circle Circus Stamp Set.  I truly mean breath taking!!! and I want to share them with you!!!! Purchase the Medallion Stamp set ( $17.95 page 133 in the Idea Book and Catalog, item # 115223) and receive a PDF of at least 8 irresistible samples with the supply list to make them.  Order the Circus Circle Stamp set ($28.95 page 129 in the Idea Book and Catalog, item #115778) and receive a PDF of at least 8 fabulous samples using this set and the supply list to make them.  If you order both sets I will make sure you receive a PDF of  20+ samples and probably more. ( I still haven't unpacked them all!!!)  Here is a sneak peek of one that I received. Unforutunaely there was no artist's name on it.

  

Click the Order online button to the upper right to place your order or contact me by clicking the email me button on the upper left.  You will receive your PDF of incredible samples from me shortly after you place your order.  Order now! This is a limited time offer.

Fine Print: ThIs offer is not valid on workshop orders. If placed on a club order it must be added after the minuinum is met to qualify for the free sample pdf. h

Card Samples from the Stampin Up Convention

Well as you know one of the really cool things about convention is all the card samples. Here is just a small taste of some the display boards I have seen.

 

 

 

Click on any picture to enlarge it. There is so much to see and do, I don't even know where to start telling you about it!!!! YOU have to come next year!!!!

Stampin Up Compliments to the Chef Stamp Set

Something about this stamp set I just love!!! Maybe because it has to do with food? I am not really sure but I really love it, don't own it yet but I see it in my near future. Here is the stamp set

Here is a sweet card using it from the Stampin Up website.

Here are the supplies used:

SUPPLIES

Compliments To The Chef

In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

Very Vanilla 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

Dusty Durango Classic Stampin' Pad

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

Stampin' Dimensionals

Modern Label Punch

1/16 Inch Handheld Circle Punch

Would love to hear your comments on this stamp set! Leave me a comment!

Teeny Tiny Wishes Meets Elegant Bouquet

Oh my favorite stamp set meeting my new favorite embossingfolder, it just doesn't get any better!!!! This is a great match!!! I love the simpleness of this card and the white embossing is so delicate looking. I used Bermuda Bay cardstock, ink and ribbon and just love the way it turned out!!! If you look closely you can see the awesome embossed design on the whisper white cardstock. You can double click on the picture to enlarge.

 This is one of the cards we will be making in the Teeny Tiny Wishes Class. We will make 12 cards and class is free with the purchase of the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp set and the Modern Label punch.  Saturday, July 25 is the last day to take advantage of this awesome deal. Contact me now to order or place your order online by clicking the order online button on the right.

Animal Stories Stamp Set Card

Here is a fabulous card I got from Jenn Sievers in a swap. I love the fact there is no greeting on it!! That leaves your imagination free to make it work for any occasion and I would for sure use something from my new favorite set....... Teeny Tiny Wishes!!!!

 She used:  Animal Stories Stamp Set, Sahara Sand Ink, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry and Whisper White Cardstock.  She also accented it with Razzleberry Lemonade!!! Simple and Cute, Cute, Cute!!! Leave me a comment as to what greeting you would stamp this card with!

A Fabulous Card Featuring Stampin Up Great Friends Stamp Set

Okay I have said it before and I will say it again!!! I belong to a fantastic group of stampers. Look at the great card I got in a  swap from my friend Debbie Currie!!! What a great card and I love her color  choices! 

She used:

Great Friends Stamp set, Rich Razzlebery , Pale Plum, Whisper White and Old Olive Cardstock, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, Rich Razzleberry Ink, Simple Flower & Sweet Stem Embosslits, Olive Grosgrain Ribbon

What a great card! Thanks Debbie!!  You too can be receiving great cards like this in swaps!!! Check out the awesomespecial that Stampin Up has on the starter kit. (see the Summer fun button on the right side)  Contact me for more details!!!

New Catalog Samples

I am so lucky to be in one of the best stamping groups in the country. We truly have some gifted stampers!! I love, love, love the new catalog and I was so happy to be able to participate in a swap with new in colors and stamp sets. Check it out!

Love this card by Lynn Griffis! Love the  Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo and Rich Razzleberry together. She used Circle Circus Stamp set, Along with Razzleberry Lemonade DSP. What a great job she did!!! Oh and notice the new Modern Label Punch. Love this card!!!

Another beauty!! By Mary Robin Nowak. She used Kind and Caring Thoughts stamp set which is a level 3 Hostess Set that you can earn free!!! Contact me for details it is a great set!!!  And Mary Robin made such an awesome card with it that I have to get it now too!!!

 

This last card is by Sally Lourwood. Told you I knew some great stampers!!! She used Razzle Dazzle stamp set and the same colors as Mary Robin. Amazing what a different stamp set can do! Great card!!

I have some more Hawaii swap cards to show  you!!! I am so blessed I am able to swap with some of the best stampers!!!

This card is by Denise Jorgensen and I think it is so beautiful!!! Pink is my favorite color and she is using some of my favorite stamp sets!!! Oval All and Friends 24-7! Two great stamp sets. and she used the Build a BRad kit and the Large Whisper WHite Grommets.

 

A Card by Julie Schrader using the Friends 24-7 stamp set!!! I just love this set! It is so versatile and I can see a whole array of card making going on with this set! She also used the Big SHot Top Note Die and I just love her choice in colors. What a great design and card!!!

Friends 24-7 (113128) is a great set and can be ordered online by clicking on the online button on the right or contacting me. It is a must have for every stamper!

Another Birthday Card!

And today another fantastic card arrived for me!!! This made my day because my birthday is turning into a whole week celebration!!!! Our family was sick with the flu over the weekendso we celebrated last night and today the celebration continues!!! I love this card. This is from another dear friend and customer Jan.  She must have known this was one of my favorite sets! Serene Sunflower and I sure do miss it!!! I got out the old catalogs to find the correct name and had a stroll down memory lane with some of my old stamp set friends!!! But I have to say I was amazed at how far the catalog has come over the years and wait until you see the new one!! Oh you are going to love it. ANyway, thank you so much Jan! You truly made my day. I love the DSP with it and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE what you did with the ribbon! Great card!!!

 See I told you it was awesome!!!! She is a very gifted stamper!

Birthday Card

Just had to share the birthday card I got in the mail from my dear friend and customer Dawn.  She did such a great job! I don't think I could have ever cut all that out!! Thank goodness for Stampin Up Snips!Thanks Dawn!! You are famous now!!!

 

The stamps sets she used were: Stampin up AllScallops, Sincere Salutatioins,Eastern Influences. What a beautiful card and the coloring and cutting are awesome!

Pop Up Cake Die

I am so excited about this new Big Shot Pop Up Cake Die. It is so much fun!!! I could hardly stand it!!!! Looks much harder than it really is!!! I can't wait until the next wedding cause guess what is going to be in their card!!! Check out the cool video!!!!

 

After watching this you can order this die directly from me online by clicking on the link at the top of the page on the right!!! Or contact me and I can get one to you ASAP.

  Happy Stamping,

Chris

Tart And Tangy Ice Cream Card

Going through some boxes of samples I came across and oldie but goodie!!! I love this card it is so fun for a birthday invitation or any summer event!  Start out with a 4 1/4 x 5 piece of Only Orange Cardstock folded in half and round the corners except the upper right corner.

Punch white scallop and set aside. Punch circle from Only Orange with 1 3/8 punch set aside. Stamp orange from Tart and Tangy Stamp Set with Only Orange Ink and punch out with 1 1/4 circle punch. Assemble these pieces for the front, like the picture. Now back to your Only Orange Cardstock!  Punch a bite out of that one using the scallop punch. Punch through only one layer of cardstock at a time so you don't damage your punch. Now for the inside of the card.

Inside the card, using the horizontal punch, punch 2 slots in the bottom of the inside of the card on top of each other. Do this by pushing the punch all the way up and punch, and than drop it down a little and punch beneath the first one. Slide popsicle stick through and tie a knot with ribbon. Stamp whisper white piece with birthday greeting or other greeting ( I used the Smarty Pants Stamp Set)  punch out a bite and attach to the inside of the card using sticky strip.

 

Simple huh!!! and so stinkin cute!!! Here is a list of supplies used:

Card Stock: Whisper White and Only

Orange

Ink: Only

Orange

Stamps: Tart & Tangy and Smarty Pants

Accessories: Sticky Strip, 1-3/8" Circle and 1-1/4" Circle Punches, Horizontal Slot Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Corner Rounder Punch Pumpkin Pie 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

If you love this card and want to make a bunch of them for your summer bash you can contact me to order the supplies or click the order online button at the upper right of the screen.

Happy Stamping, Chris

 

Stampin Up Samples

 It's been awhile since I posted any samples from my Hawaii swap so I figure I owe you!!! Here are some more great cards from talented stampers!!!

Isn't this a great card!!! It uses the Good Friend Stamp Set. This is such a great stamp set. Unfortunately the demonstrator did not put their name on the card so I have no idea who made this.  I love this stamp set you can see it on page 91

 

This card is by Suzie Wood and I love her choice of colors it is a really vibrant card in person.

 

Here is another one by Suzie Wood. Great choice of colors love the Designer Paper. Don't forget it is on sale this month buy 3 get one free.  Contact me now to get your order and if you would like to participate in the Designer Series Share here is:

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Some Great Top Note Cards

Here are some great Top Note Cards from the swap. Top Note is an exclusive die sold exclusively for Stampin Up.  I can't imagine life without it now!!!

This first card is by Amanda Coughlin

 

This great card is by Denise Jorgensen

This card is so cute and had no name on it.

Tope Note die works with the Big Shot and you can purchase that online by clicking the order online button on the side of the website, or drop me an email!!!! Order today and you will be amazed how your cards will become incredible!!!

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Happy Spring Card

This Stampin Up card by Amanda Coughlin just shouts Spring!! I love the bright colors it just makes me feel happy!!!

Supplies used: Petal Pizzazz Stamp Set, Curly Label  Punch Bundle, Ribbon Originals, Pumpkin Pie Corduroy Buttons, Movers and Shapers Curly Label Die, Sweet Always Designer Series Paper.

To order any of these supplies  Click here and click shop now.

Quilts like Grandma used to Make

Here is a quilt card we made in our Wow Club.  I love the way it turned out.

 

It is really simple to do! Start with a 5" x 3 3/4" piece of cardstock. Pick your Designer Series Paper and punch out 12 squares using the 1 1/4 square punch. I love our double sided paper it takes all the guess work of matching patterns and colors! Thanks Stampin Up! Glue the squares on the cardstock using the Anywhere Glue Stick (best glue in the World!) than run it through the Big Shot with the quilt side down on the Top Note Die. So stinkin Cute!!!!

Supplies used:Punch Bundle - Curly Label, Sizzix Top Note Die and Buttons #5, Chocolate Chip Corduroy Button, Anywhere Glue Stick, Linen Thread, Bella Rose Designer Series Paper, White, Gel Pen, Crafter's Tool Kit, 1 1/4 Square Punch, 5 Petal Punch, Red Riding Hood Classic Ink,Whisper White, Red Riding Hood Cardstock, and sponge.

Garden Greetings and Cheep Talk Card

Here is a swap card from Margaret Van Vliet. I love the color combo she chose and the 3D bird and pear!

Supplies Used: Garden Greetings Stamp Set, Cheep Talk Stamp Set, Close to Cocoa, Barely Banana, Kiwi Kiss and Good Morning Sunshine DSP, Chocolate Chip Ink, Dimensionals, 1 3/8 Square, Photo Corner Punch, Paper Piercing Tool.

Another Great Card from my Swap

I have received some great cards from my Hawaii Swap!!! Here is one by Amy Czuba. She used the Hostess Level 2 Stamp Set Echoes of Kindness. Didn't she do a great job?  This is card is clean and crisp and I love the simplicity of it. Contact me now! There is still time for you to host a get together and earn this set free!

I Know it is Past Easter But....

I know it is past Easter but I just had to share this adorable card I received in the mail. I received it in the mail from Janice Weightman for being in the top 30 in her group for sales. This is simply the cutest card ever!!!

This card uses the Big Shot and punches. Can you name all the punches and Big Shot pieces used?  Leave me a comment with the list and if you have them all I will enter you in a drawing to win a handmade sample of this card. Winner will be selected on Wednesday April 22 so enter quick!  :)

 

An Easter Card For You!

Here is an Easter Card for you! I love the colors together it just makes you smile!

 Supplies Used: A Good Egg Stamp Set, Basic Black, So Saffron and Tempting Turquoise Ink, Good Morning Sunshine Designer Paper, Tempting Turquoise,So Saffron, Whisper White Cardstock, Barely Banana and Pumpkin Pie Markers, Silver Brad, Dazzling Diamonds, 2 way glue, Tempting Turquoise 1/4 Grosgrain Ribbon, Corner Rounder.

Another Beautiful Card

 This is a great card from France Martin I received this in my Hawaii Swap.

I really love this Thougths and prayer set and she made a great card with it.

Supplies Used: Thoughts and Prayers Stamp Set and Itty Bitty Backgrounds Stamp Set, Craft Chocolate Chip and Classic Old Olive Ink, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron and Flossy White Cardstock, Vintage Brads, Flower Fusion, Clear Embossing Powder, Eyelet Border Punch, Large Oval Punch and Wide Oval Punch.

Beautiful Card

This is a beautiful card! Absolutely stunning and so much prettier in person, and I had to buy the Friends 24-7 so I could make it!!! The color doesn't show up quite right and you can't see the Dazzling Diamonds but it is stunning!!! I received this in the Hawaii Card swap and it was created by Kay Smith.

 Supplies used: Friends 24-7 stamp set, Bordering Blue ink and Cardstock, Very Vanilla Cardstock and Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper, Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon ( dyed with bordering blue marker) vanilla hodgepodge, Pretties kit, Dazzling Diamonds, 2 way glue, mini glue dots,Stampin Up Texturz plates Backgrounds 1