Framelits Dies

One of the new products featured in the Occasions Mini Catalog is the Framelits Dies.  They are available in two collections; Hearts Collection and Labels Collection.  These Framelits are thin dies that allow you to see where to place the design before you cut.  So, you can stamp an image and know just where to place the die to get the perfect cut.  You can use a single die or layer them inside each other to create different sizes of frames.

The Labels Collection includes six dies and the approximate sizes (at the widest part) for the labels are:  2-15/16", 2-5/8", 3-1/4", 4", 4-11/16" and 5-7/16".  It coordinates with the Apothecary Art Stamp Set found on page 24 of the Occasions Mini Catalog.

The Hearts Collection includes six dies and the approximate sizes (at the widest part) are:  13/16", 1-5/8", 2-1/2", 3-3/8", 4-3/16" and 5-1/4".  It coordinates with the Take It To Heart Stamp Set found on page 14 of the Occasions Mini Catalog.

Just think of all the things you'll be able to do with them.  Perfectly place them on photos and stamped designs to see where the die will cut.  No more guessing.

To order yours, click on the Coffee Pot on the upper right.  It will take you right to my online store.

Until we meet again...

Be Mine

As promised, here is the card I made using the new Hearts Collection Framelits Dies.  You can find it on page six of the new Occasions Mini Catalog.  I used one of the Heart Framelits to cut a heart in the center of the card so it would frame the heart with the figures which is actually attached to the inside of the card.  I've included both outside and inside photos of the card and I hope it gives you the idea of what I did.  When you close the card, the center heart is framed with Dazzling Details.

Stamp Sets:  Take It To Heart, You Are Loved, Outlined Occasions; Inks: Night of Navy, Real Red; Card Stock:  Night of Navy, Very Vanilla; Accessories:  Hearts Collection Framelits, Dazzling Details, Jewels Basic Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Scallop Oval Punch, Stamping Sponge


Another new Framelits Dies is the Labels Collection.  I've not had a chance to play with them yet, but I think it's about time.


Until we meet again...

So Saffron Flower

Today's card was inspired by one I saw while browsing cards online.  I was looking for ways to use the new Blossom Punch from the Occasions Mini Catalog and this flower is similar to the one I saw.  I punched out three blossoms then, cut them apart to make petals.  I used my So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker to add the lines on the center of each petal.  For the center of the flower, I used the 1/2" Circle Punch and covered it with Crystal Effects and sprinkled Dazzling Diamonds over it while still wet.

Stamp Set:  Word Play; Inks:  Soft Suede, Stampin' Write Marker So Saffron; Card Stock:  So Saffron, Whisper White, Attic Boutique; Accessories:  Modern Label Punch, Large Oval Punch, Blossom Punch, Jewels Basic Pearls, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds, Stampin' Dimensionals

I''m loving the new product in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  Tomorrow I'll show you another card made with the new Hearts Collection Framelits. You're going to love them!


Until we meet again...

Packed For Mom

The Packed For Mom Stamp Set is one I received free for participating in our Worldwide Book-A-Thon.  It has a lot of elements to it and I decided to watercolor only a few of them.  It was a fun card to make.

The background was done using Glossy White Card Stock and waxed paper.  It's called the wax paper resist technique.  I like the image it produced and will certainly use the technique again.  I'm also going to teach it in my February Techniques Thursday class.

Stamp Sets:  Packed For Mom, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Inks:  Marina Mist, Black StazOn, Real Red, Crumb Cake; Stampin' Write Markers in Soft Suede, Marina Mist, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Daffodil Delight; Card Stock:  Bashful Blue, Watercolor Paper, Glossy White, Love Patterns Designer Series Paper; Accessories:  5/8" Whisper White Organza Ribbon colored with Crumb Cake Ink using a Brayer, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, waxed paper, Stampin' Dimensionals, jewels Basic Rhinestones

Packed For Mom is found on page 39 of the Occasions Mini Catalog.  It can be bought separately or as part of the Packed for Everything Stamp Bundle.

Until we meet again...

Fresh Vintage

The Fresh Vintage Stamp Set is one of my favorites from the upcoming Sale-A-Bration Catalog.  It will be available January 24th.  For every $50 you spend, you can choose a free product from the catalog.  I say that is just fantastic!

Although it is hard to see in the photo, the background on the left side of the card is one I made using the Simply Scored Scoring Tool to make a grid.  Then, stamped the cross points with the stamps from the Fresh Vintage Stamp Set.  I love the way the Pool Party and Soft Suede colors look together.

Stamp Set:  Fresh Vintage; Inks:  Pool Party, Soft Suede; Card Stock:  Pool Party, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper; Accessories:  1/2" Pool Party Seam Binding, Jewels Basic Pearls, Simply Scored Scoring Tool

Tomorrow's card will feature one of the sets from our Occasions Mini Catalog.  So, be sure to check back. 

Until we meet again...

Outlined Occasions Be Mine

The third llama blog hop has officially launched.  I do hope you take the time to go check it out.  You can start by clicking Stampin Llamas Occasionally Occasions Blog Hop.  It will take you to the main page of the blog and you can begin your tour there.

The card I'm sharing with you today was made before I even started on my contributions to the llama blog hop.  I wanted a clean and simple card and I'm thinking it will be one of the cards we'll make in my Valentine's Day Card Class.

Stamp Set:  Outlined Occasions; Ink:  Real Red; Card Stock:  Real Red, Love Patterns Designer Series Paper; Accessories:  Hearts Collection Framelits, 3/8" Riding Hood Red Pleated Satin Ribbon, Jewels Basic Rhinestones

With the busyness of the past couple of days, I'm keeping this post short.  Be sure to check back Monday for the new Schedule of Events at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe.

Blessings from Marsha

Occasions Mini Catalog Is Here!

I'm so excited!  Now I get to share all the great new product from the Occasions Mini Catalog with you!  I know, I've been sharing  projects with you made with the new product but wasn't able to show you the actual product.  Now I can and you are going to love them!

I can tell you that one of my favorites is the new Framelits.  There is the Hearts Collection and the Labels Collection.  And, there are stamp sets to go along with them.  Oh, and the new Designer Series Papers and Edgelits Dies and Pleated Ribbon and Scented Stampin' Emboss Powder!  Oh my, there are just so many great new products that I just don't have time to list them all.

Be sure to check back often this week as I'm going to be posting the Cafe's new Events Schedule and I've added a couple of new classes.  You just aren't going to want to miss any of it!

So, with that, I'm going to go play with some more of my new Occasions Mini Catalog product.  If you don't have your catalog, let me know and I'll be sure to get one to you.

Blessings from Marsha

Take It To Heart

It's been a busy few days and time in my craft room has been limited.  It was good to finally have a few minutes to make a new card.  Now that the Holiday Mini Catalog is retiring as of midnight tonight, I moved on to adding hearts and doilies.  Valentine's Day is fast approaching and I'm focusing on cards and gifts for that special day.

Stamp Sets:  Delicate Doilies, Take It To Heart, You Are Loved; Ink:  Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry; Card Stock:  Pool Party, Island Indigo, Whisper White; Accessories:  Whisper White Bakers Twine, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Buttons

I stamped the Happy Valentine's Day sentiment from the You Are Loved Stamp Set on the inside of the card in Island Indigo.

Tomorrow the new Occasions Mini Catalog goes live and it sure is full of some fantastic new products!  If you don't have your catalog, let me know and I'll be sure to get one to you.

Blessings from Marsha

Mixed Bunch Butterfly

After making a card using the Mixed Bunch Stamp Set and having punched an extra flower, I just had to try my hand at making a butterfly from the Mixed Bunch flower.  I got the idea after seeing the one shown on page 16 of the new Occasions Mini Catalog.  The whole card was made using up leftover card stock and ribbon.  The solid flowers were made using the punched out card stock as a stencil.

Stamp Sets:  Mixed Bunch, Four Frames, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Inks:  Rich Razzleberry, Pool Party; Card Stock:  Rich Razzleberry,  Very Vanilla, Pool Party; Accessories:  1/2" Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon, Blossom Punch, Crystal Effects, Stamping Sponge, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Now it's time to concentrate on finishing up my Christmas gifts for my family.  I always seem to leave them until the last minute.

Blessings from Marsha

Take It To Heart

Now that my Christmas crafting is winding down, I was in the mood to do something different.  I'm really excited about the new product featured in our new Occasions Mini Catalog.  Many of you may have already received your copy.  If not, let me know and I'll put you on the list to send you one.

Today's card is made with new products found in the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalog.  The Take It To Heart and the Hearts Collection Framelits Dies are the perfect match.  With Valentine's Day looming on the horizon, it just seemed right to let a little love shine.

Stamp Sets:  Take It To Heart, You Are Loved, Tiny Tags; Inks: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Stampin' Write Markers in Certainly Celery, Pretty In  Pink, Pink Pirouette, Calypso Coral, So Saffron; Card Stock:  Soft Suede, Watercolor Paper, Red Glimmer Paper; Accessories:  Big Shot, Hearts Collection Framelits Dies, Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter, VersaMark, Jewelry Tag, Heat Tool, Silver Mini Brad, Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive. Blender Pen

On the inside of the card, I stamped the Happy Valentine's Day sentiment from the You Are Loved Stamp Set with VersaMark and embossed it with a mixture of Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.  It added just the right amount of sparkle on the inside to match the sparkle in the Red Glimmer Paper on the outside.

And now, since I've forgotten mealtime again, I'm off to grab a bite to eat and keep working on next years' schedule as new classes are being added.  Stay tuned for what will be on the menu at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe!

Blessings from Marsha

Mixed Bunch Thank You

Yesterday I had the privilege of dining with some wonderful friends.  Kay called earlier in the day and invited me over for supper.  It was just what I needed.  Good food and good conversation.  Her husband, Jerry, is the one I always turn to any time I have a computer issue.  He has gotten me out of more than one technical jam, usually of my own making.  I am somewhat technically challenged even though I love all the gadgets available to us today.  Kay shared with me albums she has been putting together for several years.  They were wonderful!  She uses magazine pages, written pages, old cards, etc. and puts them altogether into three ring binders in page protectors.  I enjoyed going through them last night.

My order arrived yesterday, but the only thing I had time for was to inventory the contents of the box.  I wanted to play with them but just did not have the time.  Chasing a two year old is an ongoing marathon!  Once Mom picked up the little man, it was time to get ready to head over to Jerry and Kay's.

When I returned home, I got busy and designed a thank you card for them.  With the hour getting late, I decided to do a very clean and simple card.  The inside of the card has another Mixed Bunch Blossom that I stamped a sentiment on before punching with the new Blossom Punch.  The Mixed Bunch stamp set and the Blossom Punch are new products from our new Occasions Mini Catalog. 

Stamp Sets: Mixed Bunch, Because I Care (Retired); Ink:  Island Indigo; Card Stock: Island Indigo, Whisper White; Accessories: Antique Brads, Blossom Punch, Jewels Basic Rhinestones, Modern Label Punch, Stampin' Sponge, Stampin' Dimensionals

The card stock looks more green than indigo.  I'm thinking I need a new camera.  Lately, this one has not been giving me good quality photos.  Sigh... wonder if Santa can find one for me?  :-)

Now I'm off to finish up that Raining Flowers design I mentioned the other day.

Blessings from Marsha

Elegant Thank You

With the busyness of the season, I've not had much time to sit down and create much other than gifts for family and friends.  But, now that Christmas is just a couple of weeks away, it has me thinking of all those thank you cards that will need to be sent to those who bless us with a gift.  The card I'm sharing with you today, is a clean and simple one.  Sometimes less is more.

Stamp Set:  Elegant Thank You; Ink:  Cherry Cobbler; Card Stock:   Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, DSP (uncertain); Accessories:  Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch

One of the perks of being a Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator, is I've had the chance to see the new Occasions Mini Catalog and the new Sale-A-Bration Catalog.  My order from both comes tomorrow and I can't wait to show you what I create.  So, stay tuned for a preview of things to come.

Blessings from Marsha

You Are Loved Anniversary

When asked to make an anniversary card and told pink was his wife's favorite color, I realized I didn't have much pink and probably not enough to do an entire card.  Surprise, I found one sheet of Blushing Bride so wanted to make as many cards with it as possible.  Yesterday's card was made from half of the card stock.  This one was inspired by the fact that, when I tried to tear it along a ruler with a decorative edge, it didn't go as well as I had hoped.  When I accidentally bent and put a crease in that wasn't wanted, in frustration, I crumpled the whole thing in my hand.  Then, smoothed it out and decided to see how I could use it.

Stamp Sets:  You Are Loved, Raining Flowers, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Inks:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Card Stock:  Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla; Accessories: Word Window Punch, 3/8" Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Sponge, Stampin' Dimensionals, Dazzling Details, Small Oval Punch (retired), Jewels Basic Rhinestones (colored with permanent marker)

I am really liking the new stamp set, You Are Loved, from the Holiday Mini.  And, come Wednesday, my order from the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Catalog will be here and I can start sharing some new and fantastic products with you.  There are a lot of great new products and I already have several ideas in mind for some Valentine's Day cards and gifts.

And, there you have it.  The second card made using the only sheet of Blushing Bride card stock on my shelf.  Later, I'll show you the last one I made in the trio.

Blessings from Marsha

A Merry Christmas!

For my last Christmas Card Class, I wanted to do something fun and easy and sparkly.  Since I love the sparkly of our Glimmer Paper, which comes in red or silver, it was the perfect choice for some pretty packages.  

Stamp Set:  Bells & Boughs, God's Blessings; Ink:  Cherry Cobbler; Card Stock:  Night of Navy, Naturals White, Red Glimmer Paper, Silver Glimmer Paper; Accessories:  Decorative Label Punch, Postage Stamp Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stamping Sponge

The inside of the card is stamped using Cherry Cobbler ink and a sentiment from the God's Blessing stamp set.

My schedule is filling up fast, so contact me soon set the date for your next Workshop date.  Our new Occasions Mini Catalog is coming out soon and you won't want to miss all the great new products.

Blessings from Marsha