Green Garden Razzleberry Birthday

And, here is the last of the three.  I was, again, browsing through some of my Stampin' Success demonstrator magazines and came across a layout for a card that I really liked.  I made a few changes and here is the finished card.

Stamp Sets:  Teeny Tiny Wishes, Itty Bitty Bits, Take It To Heart, Because I Care (retired); Ink:  Rich Razzleberry; Card Stock:  Garden Green, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Brights Designer Series Paper Rich Razzleberry, Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper, Twitterpated Designer Series Paper; Accessories & Tools:  Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Labels Collection Framelits Dies, Antique Brad

Wouldn't this make a great card for a guy?  Simple, sleek and very little frill.  You could also change the sentiment and use it for a Father's Day card or a thinking of you card.  It's fun to be able to use one card design for multiple occasions.

Until we meet again...

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...

Marina Mist Birthday

To round out a full week, here is the last birthday card made for my grandson, Gage.  He is fourteen today.  I had the privilege of being there the day he was born.  His dad, my oldest son Wayne, was in the Army at the time and away from home.  I was talking to him on the phone when we both heard Gage cry for the very first time!  I could hear the tears and joy in Wayne's voice.  It was a happy time.

Stamp Sets:  Word Play, Take It To Heart, Happy Birthday; Inks:  Soft Suede, Marina Mist; Card Stock:  Marina Mist, Attic Boutique, Glossy White, Whisper White; Accessories:  1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Gage's and Rodney's are the same but with a different combination of colors.  I had card stock left over after using the Wax Paper Resist Technique.  It's a neat technique and it worked well for masculine cards.

And, there you have all of the birthdays in just this one short week.

Until we meet again...

Big Wish Birthday

Today is a very special day.  It is my oldest grandson's birthday.  Rodney is now twenty-one years old.  I just keep asking myself, "Where did the time go?"  I remember him as such a happy little guy.  I have pictures of him with his chubby cheeks and big smile.  He has one of those smiles that is catching and you just have to smile along with him.

Stamp Sets:  Take It To Heart, Word Play, Happy Birthday; Inks:  Marina Mist, Soft Suede; Card Stock:  Soft Suede, Well Worn Designer Series Paper, Glossy White, Whisper White; Accessories: 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy 21st Birthday, Rodney.

Until we meet again...

Take It To Heart

What a fantastic Christmas!  Time with family and friends.  Hustle and bustle.  I don't know about you but I'm glad it only comes once a year.  :-)  Now that it's behind me, I'm focusing on what to do for Valentine's Day.

It's been a hectic week, so I've not had much time to create.  Yesterday a friend and I decided it was time to get our fingers inky so we spent the afternoon designing and making cards.  It was a fun time and a perfect way to relax after the busyness of the holiday.

Stamp Sets:  Take It To Heart, You Are Loved, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Ink:  Real Red; Card Stock:  River Rock, Love Patterns Designer Series Paper (from the Clearance Rack), Very Vanilla; Accessories:  Hearts Collection Framelits, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Spiral Punch (retired), Old Olive Library Clip (retired), Stampin' Dimensionals

I thought it was finished but now that I look at it again, I think it needs some sparkle.  So I'm off to add some Jewels Basic Rhinestones and maybe a little Dazzling Details. 

Don't forget to check out the Clearance Rack Blitz.  You have until January 5th to get some fantastic bargains with some discounts of up to 80%.  Visit my Online Store today to take advantage of these great deals.

Blessings from Marsha

Nature's Nest Birthday

Do you ever leave things until the last minute?  That's not necessarily a good thing when you have to design and make a card and it's being picked up the next day.  Two weeks ago Ron, my Schwan's delivery man, asked me to design a card for his daughter's birthday.

So, fast forward to last evening, which just happens to be Thursday, and I haven't even started on the card.  Between delivering an order, having dinner with my number two son and his family, grocery shopping and a nice long chat with Jean, my late night phone buddy, you can just see the time slipping away.

The nice thing about late night phone buddies, is that it's a good way to brainstorm ideas.  Jean happens to be a very talented Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator so we were on the phone until 2 a.m. chatting while I'm working on the card.  In between the talk about stamps and ink and catalogs and clearance rack items, I ran ideas by her for the card and she made suggestions of things that could work. It was fun and I actually managed to make two cards.

Here is the first card I designed and the one that Ron chose.  The dragonfly was really fun and I want to thank Kathryn Ricks for graciously stamping and sending me the images all the way from Utah!

Stamp Sets:  Nature's Nest, Just Believe, Take It To Heart, Word Play; Inks:  Night of Navy, Cajun Craze, Stampin' Write Markers in Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi, Basic Gray; Card Stock: Cajun Craze, Baja Breeze, Watercolor Paper; Accessories:  Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder, Jewels Basic Pearls, Smooch Spritz Vanilla Shimmer, Stampin' Dimensionals, Heat Tool, Stamping Sponge

Tomorrow I'll show you the other card I designed.  Now, don't forget to take advantage of the Clearance Rack Blitz going on in the online store.  Click the 'Order Stampin' Up!® Online' button on the upper right and get them while supplies last!

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