More Christmas cards

I wanted to share a couple more Christmas cards that I have been working on.

The first one used the Snow Burst textured impressions emblossing folder and the Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die from the Holiday mini catalog. Along with the doily triple layer and the decorative label punches from the Idea Book & Catalog.

The second cards are using the stocking builder punch and the silver & red glitter paper also from the Holiday mini catalog.

It's not too late to order supplies for you Christmas cards. Contact me today.

Another multi-page card

I loved the multi-page fall card, so decided to do it in Christmas.

Once again, disregard the mini clothespin -it's only there to hold the pages open or shut as needed for picturing.

Some of the supplies I used:

Postage stamp punch - #122344

Eyelet border punch - #119853

Doily Triple layer punch - #122465

Peekaboo frames Big Shot Die - #124587

Silver glimmer paper - #124005

(last two items are in the Holiday mini catalog)

The base cardstock is Night of Navy - it appears to be different in some of the pictures.

I hope you like this card. Please leave me a comment.

One more Fall card

It is officially still Fall, so I thought I would sneak in one more fall card. I had a project that I need lots of leaves for. So I used my Big Shot leaf die. The Early Espresso cardstock was the piece left, so I attached scraps of designer series paper behind. Then I wrapped baker cord around the piece, after I strung some punched jewelry tags that were each stamped with "hello".

I hope you all have a blessed Thanksgiving. And wishing you lots of Black Friday bargains if you shop - not me, I avoid all stores on Friday.

Multi-page Fall card

This is one of the cards we made at my last stamp class, along with a Christmas card. I just love the way this Thanksgiving one turned out. Ignore the tiny clothespin - it's only there to hold the card open for picturing. It looks a bit yellow due to the lightbulb. In other words, not the best lighting. But I wanted to share it with you.

The base of this card is 4 1/4 x 11 inches.

I scored it at 3 1/2, 4, 4 1/2, 5, and 5 1/2.

From there you can make the attached flaps any size you want.

If you try this card, I'd love to see yours!

I thought this card style would also work well for Christmas cards where you would like to tuck in a picture.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

And don't forget - it's time to order your supplies for your Christmas cards.

Let your family know that I do both gift certificates and gift wrapping.

More Christmas cards

I'd like to share a couple more Christmas cards with you.

This first card uses the following items from the Holiday mini catalog:

Christmas lodge stamp set

Frostwood Lodge designer series paper

Dazzling details

The second card uses:

Come to Bethlehem stamp set (from big catalog)

3/8" velvet stitched ribbon (Holiday mini)

Antique brad (from big catalog)

and the oval out of the Oval scallop frame die-cut.

Hope these ideas will help inspire you. Come on back. I'll have more in a few days.

In the meantime, don't forget to call with your supply order. What better time to get together and stamp with the girls while the guys are out deer hunting. Get your Christmas cards ready, spend some much needed girl time, and go home with finished cards. You know those cards are on your to-do list anyways.

Happy stamping!

More Christmas cards

I'd like to share a couple more cards with you.

This first card uses the Come to Bethlehem stamp set and the Frame,Oval scallop Big Shot die - all from the Idea Book & Catalog.

For this second card I used the Stocking builder punch, Frostwood Lodge designer series paper, along with the mini jingles bells from the Holiday mini catalog. I also added a couple paper clips for the blades on the ice skates.

If you would like to join in on the next Christmas card stack-a-stamp - please contact with a time that works for you and a couple of your friends.

Don't let Christmas sneak up on you

I have such good intentions of posting here regularly, but life seems to get in the way. I had a Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack this past Friday evening. We had a good time. So I wanted to share the cards we did with you.

This first card uses The Sounding Joy stamp set from the Holiday mini catalog and the Cherry Cobbler quilted satin ribbon, also in that mini.

This next card is my non-traditional Christmas colors card. I used the Polar Party stamp set from the big Idea Book & Catalog (IB&C) with the new In Colors.

This last card uses the Stripes embossing folder for the background, Easy Events stamp set from the IB&C. The Merry Christmas image from the Easy Events set was embossed in gold on black, then I punched out the center of the of the buds or berries with the Crop-a-dile and put a piece of the red glitter paper behind the black circle.

I have a few more Christmas cards I'll share soon.

summer mini & NEW catalog samples

I want to share with you some more cards.

For this first one, I used the Sunny Fun stamp set from the Summer mini catalog. Love those flip flops! I also used the Pinking Heart border punch, the window punch, and the modern label punch.

For this second card I used the stem stamp from the Bold Blossom set (summer mini) and the brand new Blossom Bouquet Triple layer punch for the flowers. This new triple punch is in the summer mini and is also carried over into the new IB&C. The background is Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper. I also used the eyelet border punch and basic pearls to add that finished touch.

More cards

I'd like to share a couple more cards with you. If you need further details, please don't hesitate to ask. Or just leave me a comment if you like them.

This first card uses the Strength & Hope set from the summer mini along with the Just Believe set from the IB&C (Idea book & catalog) and the Scallop Trim Border punch.

This second card used the Bold Blossom stamp set from the summer mini, along with several punches - including the new Postage Stamp punch that is also in the summer mini.

I'm back!

I have been a long time in posting. My scanner died and I have not been able to get a photo box yet. However, I have been stamping. So I got my camera out today and took several pictures. Will post a couple today and a few more real soon. I will start with cards using products from the Summer mini catalog. If you don't have a Summer mini, click on the button on the left sidebar or contact me.

This first card is a birthday card I created for my son, Brad. I used the Sail Away stamp, Nautical Expedition designer series paper, along with the Cherry Cobbler/white Baker's Twine.

This second card was created using the Strength & Hope stamp set and the Postage Stamp Punch. With the purchase of this stamp set, SU! will donate $2 to the Breast Cancer Reseach Foundation.

Please leave me your comments. And watch for my next posting real soon.

I do have the new 2011-2012 Big Idea & catalog available. You can get your copy one of these ways:

• purchase it for $9.95 (c0mes with a $5 coupon towards your first purchase.)
• host a workshop and get it FREE
• get it FREE with your first purchase of $75
• or you can click on the sidebar button to see an online copy

New Catalog will be here before you know it

Wow, I have seen some previews of the NEW 2011-2012 catalog! Although I haven't seen the actual catalog yet, from what I see, this will be the best catalog yet. Of course, I say that every year. I don't know how they can just keep getting better and better every year, but they do. SU! really does listen to us.

If you'd like a catalog reserved for you, please contact me ASAP. I will be taking orders at $5 each (which includes a page of coupons). Preordering will make sure that you get one as soon as possible. Once my original order of catalogs is gone, it takes a while to get more ordered.

As you can also guess, the retiring list is out. Click on the link on the left to see the list of those stamp sets that will be soon retiring from the 2010-2011 catalog. The stamps will be available until June 30, however, accessories are "while supplies last" basis.

I hope to be getting some samples on here real soon. My scanner is down, so I will attempt to take some pictures and post them.

So don't forget:

• check out the retiring list, so you don't miss out on those sets you still have on your wish list.
• call or e-mail me to reserve your NEW catalog
• check your calendar to see when you would like to book a workshop (hint - you will love the new hostess plan)

Happy Stampin'