If I can stamp, you can, too!

Valentine Class Featuring "P.S. I Love You"

2012-01-21T18:09:00.001-06:00

I am excited to offer a class for February. Being the month for Valentines, I thought I would focus on one of the WONDERFUL stamp sets SU! is offering in the Occasions Mini Catalog. This set is called P.S. I Love You. In this class you will make the 4 items pictured to the left. The cost will be $15 at the door or $10 if you pay in advance. I do accept Pay Pal, cash or check.

I do need to have an accurate head count so that I can prepare materials. Please email or call me if you are interested in attending this class. Space is limited so I will be offering 2 sessions. The first one will be 10am-noon Saturday, Feb 4, 2012 and the second will be 2-4pm on Sunday, Feb 5, 2012.

The class for Saturday, Feb 4th has been cancelled. I have another obligation that day. Sorry for any inconvience. If you'd like to attend this clas, I do still have openings for Sunday, Feb 5.
This stamp set is a blast to play with and I can't wait to share these great projects with you! Remember if I can stamp, you can, too!

A little late, but Merry Christmas

2011-12-27T18:10:00.000-06:00

Merry Christmas, Stampers! I know Christmas is past, but it was a busy time with family, friends and such. I hope each one of you had a Merry Christmas and are headed into a wonderful New Year! I wanted to share my personal Christmas card with you. I almost didn't get them done and distributed in time. Actually (guilty look) some of them didn't get sent out at all. Oops! I will try to do better next year.

I will also try to post a little more often this year. It has been a bit of an adjustment with a second child in the house. Hopefully we have that all set now.

That's it for today. Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

It's Begining to look a lot like Chrstmas

2011-12-17T05:00:00.005-06:00

Click on image to enlarge

Good morning Stampers and welcome to the SU Stars Blog Hop. This blog hop is all about Christmas decorating. If you started from the begining, you probably came from http://www.jaynestamps.com/ but if you are starting here, just follow the links and it will take you all the way through. If you get lost, click here for a list of blogs on the hop.

I belong to a local group of stampers and we had our anual Christmas meeting' We all make a gift with our Stampin' Up! products for a gift and then at the party we play Stampin' Santa. It's a lot of fun and there are some awesome gifts.

I had a hard time deciding what to make. Then inspiration struck! I lollie (rosette, medallion or what ever you want to call them) wreat made of ... VELLUM! I hadn't seen one done this way yet and it seemed awsome. I did use vellum cardstock so it woudl be sturdy. I also used lots of shimmer mist, some rhinestones and some silver Glimmer Paper snowflakes. I thought it turned out great!

I hope you enjoyed your visit here. Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too! Now off you go to visit www.stampindragon.blogspot.com for more inspiration.

Nugget Turkeys with a new twist!

2011-11-15T20:08:00.000-06:00

Hi Stampers! I have been SO busy! I have a craft fair this weekend, but I just had to show you my take on nugget turkeys for Thanksgiving. I had seen nugget turkeys for a couple of years made with the scallop circle punch. BUT - with lollies so popular, I decided to try to combine the two and here's what I came up with.

Isn't he the cutest thing?!? A Hershey nugget wrapped in paper, a 1/2 lollie for a tail and a punch art face. I made one for each guest having Thanksgiving dinner at my house this year, and made matching napkin rings. It was so much fun.

Well back to my craft fair makings. I promise to take photos and share later this month. Until then, remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

NEWS FLASH!!!!

2011-10-01T10:24:00.001-05:00

Hi Stampers! I woke up this morning to a FABULOUS Stampin' Up! promotion! I blew my socks off and that was pretty hard to do since I didn't even have them on yet.

If you have ever even thought about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, now is the time! During the month of October, all new recruits will receive a FREE BIG SHOT!!! or $100 worth of merchandise of your choice in addition to the products that come in the starter kit! Talk about a sweet bonus!

I'd love to have you join my team. Call me (405-659-8473) or email me (tabray@sbcglobal.net) to set up a time to discuss the benefits of becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Or if you know it's right for you, you can sign up online. Just go to tory.stampinup.net and click "Join the fun." Right now you can't go wrong!

New Stocking Punch and Stamp Set

2011-09-05T17:54:00.000-05:00

Hi Stampers! I hope you have been enjoying your weekend. I hope you had today off, too. I've been relaxing and stamping this weekend. I played with some new items that can be found in the Holiday Mini. Too much fun!

Aren't they adorable?!? See how versatile this set/punch can be? You can use it all year long. The baby booties are just cut and the top re-attached to make them shorter and the horse is turned upside down. I just love it when you can use a stamp set or punch for other things!

That's it for today. If you need these items, you can visit my online store at tory.stampinup.net or give me a call! Enjoy the rest of the day and remember if I can stamp, you can, too!

Finally, Another Project Post

2011-08-27T09:52:00.000-05:00

Hi Stampers. My August has been (as my sister says) "going 90 with my hair on fire." At least there is only about a week left of the hecticness. (I hope.) I did take some time and try a new technique. I saw the name of these flowers, but can't recall it at the moment.

I made 12 flowers and glued them together into a ball. I used some ribbon as a hanger and to add a little pizzaz. Hope you like it.

This is all retired paper, but we do have some awesome new Christmas paper in the new Idea Book and Catalog.

Well, the hecticness is begining for today. Just remember if I can stamp you can too!

Have you ever thought...

2011-07-22T21:25:00.002-05:00

about starting your own business? About how great it would be to get all your Stampin' and Scrappin' supplies at a discount? Well, you're in luck! Through the end of July you can join Stampin' Up! for only $99. That's right! It's less than $100! AND you get a bonus project as a gift!

If you already own a lot of stamps, cardstock, or ink pads, it's OK. You can customize your kit to suit your needs and/or personality. Here's a preview of the items in the $99 kit (but remember you can substitute most of the items).

Home Again, Home Again

2011-07-18T16:07:00.000-05:00

Good morning Stampers! I have to tell you that last week was AWESOME!! I attended the Stampin' Up! Convention in Salt Lake City and I had a BLAST!!! We had classes, fun demonstrations, beautiful make-n-takes, swapping with other demos, yummy food, and the list goes on!

I shared a room with a demo from Colorado. Hi, Kimberley! She was so sweet. I made her a little gift and now that she has it, I wanted to share it with you.

Here it is closed. It is a "rolling tote" but I forgot to take a picture of the back. It has a cute ribbon handle and marbles for "wheels." Here's a picture of it open and packed with some treats.

I thought it turned out so cute. I know I will have to make another one. If I can find the pattern again. I found it somewhere out in Blogland. I hope you all like it, too.

I have to say that I really did have a great time at convention. I have so many great project ideas swimming around in my head it isn't even funny!

Well, I guess that's it for today. I'm still recuperating from the busy-ness that is convention. All the walking and standing in line. But it was worth every step and every line I stood in. Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

I'm SOOOO excited!

2011-07-10T17:41:00.000-05:00

I am leaving on Tuesday for the Stampin' Up! convention in Salt Lake City, UT! I am so excited I can hardly stand it. I hope I can sleep between now and then! I'm going to get to meet a bunch of other demonstrators that I've gotten to know online, learn a bunch of neat new stuff, and make some awesome projects! Any demonstrator can go to convention, and right now it's easier than ever. Right now you can sign up to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for only $99!

I bet you really came to see some picture of projects. I actually have some to share with you today. These are swaps I'm taking to convention. I will trade mine with someone for one of theirs. Doesn't that sound like a lot of fun? When we are all done, everyone has a BUNCH of great samples and ideas to take home.

Here are mine. Let me know if you like them.

IT'S HERE!!!!!

2011-07-02T21:32:00.000-05:00

Those of you who know Stampin' Up! know what I'm talking about. That's right! The new 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog! They are here in my house looking for good homes. LOL If you want to look at the new catalog NOW you can find it on the left hand side of my blog. See it over there?

I know I haven't shared any pics lately, but boy have I been busy! I'm leaving in 9 days for Salt Lake City and my firs Stampin' Up! Convention! I'm so excited! I promise to share something before I leave. And I promise to bring back a BUNCH of great new ideas to share with you!

Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Stylish Blogger Award

2011-06-13T20:51:00.000-05:00

I was awarded the Stylish Blogger Award by the lovely and talented Eileen Lefevre. You can view her blog "Eileen's Stampin' Fever" here. Her projects are always top notch!

The only thing she ask me to do was to pay it forward. I picked 6 blogs that I enjoy and that inspire me and am awarding them the Stylish Blogger Award.

Nancy

Creativewishes.blogspot.com

Elaine

Stampinreckon.blogspot.com

Tammy

Tarheelstamper.blogspot.com

Sharon

Stampingandmusing.blogspot.com

Sage

Stampingmadly.com

Holly

Rubberredneck.typepad.com

Take a peek at these blogs. You're sure to find something you love! Until next time!

Tory

Sunsets and Ships

2011-05-23T20:23:00.000-05:00

Hi Stampers! It has been a busy spring, that's for sure! It's shaping up to be a busy summer, too! I did have some time to play recently. I made 2 sets of swaps, but I can't show you until everyone recieves their packages. I can show you this card, though!

I know the picture is crooked, but it was the best I could do tonight. this is from the stamp set Open Sea from the new Summer Mini. I used my brayer to create an ocean and a sunset. I hope you like it. It is only my second attempt at making a sky with my brayer. I also learned how to make a reflection using my Stamp-a-ma-jig. It was so much fun. My DH said it looks like my ship is sinking, but...

I think this is a technique I'm going to work on. They do say practice make perfect. I probably won't be perfect, but maybe better.

Let me know what you think. Until next time remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

First VC_Rocks Blog Hop of the Season

2011-05-13T22:00:00.000-05:00

Hi, Stampers! I know I have been less than great about keeping my blog current. Life has been WAY too busy lately. But here I am with a great project for the VC_Rocks blog hop. What is VC_Rocks? It is a celebration of all things Stampin' Up! It actually stands for Virtual Convention. Now....on with the hop!

If you started at the begining, you probably arrived from Mary Campbell's blog http://mimitojett.blogspot.com . Weren't her projects darling?

Our theme for May is Color My World and we are all showcasing coloring techniques. Here is the card I made just for you today.

The image is from the stamp set The Nicest Things and the sentiment is from Great Friend. I used Whisper White and Tempting Turquoise cardstock and Sunny Garden DSP along with some Organza ribbon. I aslo used the Curly Label punch and the Designer Label punch and some Stampin' Deminsionals. I colored the girls with my Stampin' Pastels and a Blender Pen.

I hope you enjoyed my little contribution to the blog hop this month. Please leave me a comment so I know you were here! Your next stop is with Angela Khan at www.scrappin-for-sanity.blogspot.com . Don't you just love the name of her blog? I'll bet you will love her project, too!

If you get lost or find a broken link, you can hop on over to the VC Rocks blog here and find where you left off. Enjoy the trip!

Until next time, remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

VC Rocks Preview Challenge

2011-04-22T08:09:00.000-05:00

Hi, Stampers. I have a card to show you, but it will require some explanation. I belong to a yahoo group that runs through the summer every year. It's called VC_Rocks and is a celebration of everything Stampin' Up! Each year the returning members get to start about 2 weeks before they let the newbies in. We have some preview challenges to "warm up". This card is actually 2 of the challenges. The first part was to use 3 quarter sheets of cardstock, 2 colors from one color group and one from another color group. We could add texture or smooch spritz, but not paint or ink. I chose Night of Navy and More Mustard from the Regals collection and Real Red from the Brights collection. I pierced the Night of Navy, Crimped the More Mustard, and used a Texturz plate on the Real Red (but you can't really tell now that I'm done). Here are what it looked like after the first part.

After this challenge there was one day in between before we did anything to these pieces of paper. Then we were instructed to make a card of congratulations or praise with these pieces. We could cut, tear, punch or die cut them at this point. We could use one sentiment stamp and a cardbase and white or vanilla with it. Only one stamp. No ink on the paper.

Here is what I came up with. It really was quite a challenge. It had been a while since I had relied only on texture to make a card! It is really hard to tell from the picture, but I crimped the More Mustard both ways to make a "waffle pattern". Since I had pierced the Night of Navy in a circular pattern, I thought I should carry on with circles. I hope you enjoy looking.

That's it for this time. Have a great weekend and a Happy Easter. Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Paisley Petals

2011-04-10T19:48:00.000-05:00

Is this not some gorgeous paper?!? It is so pretty that I didn't want to cover it up! This is the new Paisley Petals DSP that is available for the month of April with a $20 order. You can also purchase the stamp set used here. It is called Four Frames. These items will be available for purchase (after a $20 purchase) in April.

This is the card we will be making in our class on Sunday afternoon (April 17). I'll have the rest of the paper from the pack available for you to see.

I know it is hard to tell from this photo, but I have paired this paper with Bravo Burgundy for this card. The only embellishment is a strip of white 1/4" grosgrain ribbon. Of course I had to use the Decorative Label punch to punch out my stamp and then I adhered it with Stampin' dimensionals.

I hope you can join us. We are going to have a lot of fun. Drop me an email or give me a call. Until next time, remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Cutest Little Gazebo Box

2011-03-26T06:00:00.002-05:00

Hi, Stampers! I hope you had a lovely week. Mine was busy, but when haven't they been lately. LOL Last weekend I took some time to go play with my friend, Gwyn. Hi, Gwyn!! She was making cards, but I had seen a cute little box and wanted to try to figure it out. I was inspired by Martha Lucia Gomez and while my box isn't just like hers, her idea got me started.

Isn't it the cutest little thing?!? I just love it! I used the Springtime Vintage paper from the Occasions Mini to decorate it along with some Rose Red Seam Binding Ribbon and a Key Trinket and the 2 step Bird Punch. Wouldn't this make a magnificent Mother's Day or Graduation gift?

We will be making this project at my next class on April 10th at 1:30. If you'd like to join us, let me know. You can call or email me for more information. Until next time, remember if I can stamp, you can, too! If you don't believe me, come to the next class! :)

Edited:

My class has moved to a new date. It will be Sunday afternoon April 17th at 1:30. If you'd like to attend, please give me a call or drop me an email and I'll send you the address and directions.

March club projects 2 & 3

2011-03-22T07:00:00.001-05:00

Hi, stampers! I finally got the photos of the other 2 projects we make this month. We sure did have a good time. We made some Easter themed treats/treat holders.

First up is a cute little chocolate bunny made with a cupcake.

Isn't he just the cutest little thing? I think these will make their way into Easter baskets at my house. We also make him a little carrot.

Doesn't it look like the perfect container for some yummy jelly beans?

Well, that's it for today. I hope these have inspired you to make some fun Easter projects of your own. Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too.

March club project #1

2011-03-20T14:33:00.000-05:00

Hi, Stampers. I can't believe it's been a month since my last post! Things didn't slow down much. Well, in a way they did. We all took turns being sick at my house. I hope we are finished with that now that it's getting warmer out.

Here is one of the projects we made last week. It uses one of the Sale-A-Bration stamp sets. If you like the set, hurry and order it. Sale-A-Bration ends March 31!!! You can find the supplies for this project as well as all the Sale-A-Bration items here on my website. Just click on the "shop now" button.

This set is SO versatile and lends itself to vintage projects. We used the First Edition DSP from the Occasions Mini, some Victorian Lace trim, and classic ink pads in More Mustard, Soft Suede, Peach Parfait, and Pear Pizzaz. We also used Stampin' Sponges to get the "old" and distressed look. The card stock is also Pear Pizzaz.

We had a couple more projects, but I will have to show them to you another day. I promise it will be soon. That's it for today. Don't forget, if I can stamp, you can, too!

When it Snows it Pours?

2011-02-19T10:27:00.002-06:00

Hi Stampers. It has been a wild and woolly February here in OK. We had a blizzard the first week of February with 12 1/2" of snow, another big snow the 2nd week (about 6") with temps in the single digits for several days, and this week it has been as warm as 75! At least it is is sunny and mild today.

I had the unfortunate business of creating sympathy cards over the last week for several people. Here is what I came up with.

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Being that it was a sympathy card, I wanted to keep it clean and relatively simple. I used Marina Mist and Very Vanilla as my colors. The stamp set is Clearly For You from the Occasions Mini and I added a piece of the ~~Chantilly(~~oops!) Victoria Crochet Trim as my only embellishment. I though they turned out really pretty.

I also had to keep them easily replicable as my gals came last weekend, AND my dad was in the hospital. It was quite a busy week. I hope this week is a little less hectic.

That's all for now. I hope you have a lovely weekend. Take time to stamp something. You'll be glad you did. Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Not Really a Valentine, Yet...

2011-02-13T21:11:00.000-06:00

Hi, Stampers! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. It was way too busy in my world. There were chores to do, errands to run, and my dad is in the hospital. But I did mange to have some time to stamp.

My gals were scheduled to come stamps this weekend. It was a lot of fun, and I really needed the time to relax a bit. If you weren't here, you missed a lot of fun and some cute (imho) projects.

Here is the "Not Really a Valentine" card we made. I totally got this idea from the Occasions Mini catty. I also saw a video on how to make the medallion here on Christina Bagne's blog.

Stamp Set: Take a Spin; Cardstock: Real Red, Very Vanilla,
Pretty In Pink: Accessories: Spinner Hands, Satin Ribbon in Pretty in PInk
First Edition DSP, Love Impressions Rub Ons (inside),
Scallop Circle #2 Die, and the Big Shot

What a fun card. I thought that image in this stamp set *could* be for a Valentine card, but it could be for everyday, too. The spinner hands make it so much more fun! They are so reasonable, too! You get 12 for $3.95! What a deal!

I will try to post the other projects later this week. Until next time, remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Clearly Adorned

2011-02-09T20:22:00.001-06:00

Hello Stampers. I hope you are warm and cozy. We had snow here again today. Another 6" of the white stuff. You guys have to realize that we normally get ice and if we get 3" of snow all at once, it's a BIG DEAL. Oh! Did I mention that it's COLD! It was 7 this morning. It is supposed to dip below 0 tonight. It hasn't been that cold here since 1996! Ok....I know you didn't come for a weather update. The point I was making was that I was off work and had time to post for you again.

I got some new goodies on Monday night. I had ordered a Simply Adorned charm a while back and one of the new stamp sets in the Occasions Mini just seemed to beg to be used for an insert. Here is what I came up with.

I just love those little birds! I stared with Crumb Cake cardstock, stamped the background image in thesame color, the birds in Early Essspreso, added a Cherry Cobbler heart with a few Basic Pearls and there you have it. I just love it, don't you?

Well, I have to head back to the office tomorrow. Stay warm and remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Inspiration Challenge

2011-02-06T09:04:00.001-06:00

Happy weekend, Stampers! It has been a lovely weekend here. No snow, sunny skies, melting snow. Of course the weatherman said it won't last. We are supposed to get another "significant" winter storm on Tuesday. We have already set records for snow accumulation here in good ole Oklahoma! We had 12.1" with the blizzard on Monday and another 2 or 3 inches on Friday. Our side roads are still snow packed and probably won't be clear before the next storm comes in. Oh well. It looks like another day or two away from work and more stamping time! :)

Speaking of stamping time, a group of local demos get together once a month and stamp. Well, since the roads were dangerous, we had a virtual get together this month. One of our "projects" was an inspiration challenge. Here's the inspiration picture.

I just loved the glass bottles and jars, the flowers and the colors. Here is what I came up with.

It is a bit darker overall than what I had in mind, but I just couldn't find a better color for the cardbase. I kind of started this one from the top down. I knew what set I wanted to use as soon as I saw the picture. I used A Slice of Life, a hostess set from the Occasions Mini. I water colored it with classic stamp pads and a blender pen. This is only about my 3rd attempt at watercoloring, so it's not perfect.... Next I wanted to incorporate the color of the wood so I sponged Soft Suede over More Mustard cardstock. I tinted some white grosgrain ribbon with my Melon Mambo marker and attached it all to a cardbase of Chocolate Chip that I ran through the Big Shot with the Square Lattice folder. The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes on watercolor paper (as is the image), punched out with the Word Window punch and mounted on a Melon Mambo Modern Label punch.

I hope you like it. Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

And the Winner Is...

2011-01-31T07:31:00.000-06:00

Good morning, stampers. As I promised I am announcing the winner of my blog candy today (which is my birthday). I caught DD1 as she was getting dressed for school and asked her to pull a paper from a bowl. She looked at me in utter confusion, but did it for me. I then explained it was for blog candy and she said "oooohhhh...." like girls her age do. At any rate, the winner is:

sharon said...

I love the crimper idea! I shall have to give it a try, thanks

Sharon L

I have emailed her for her info. Thanks to each and everyone of you who stopped by, and especially to those of you that left comments. Come back and visit soon. My goal is a new project every week. And remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Tory

Valentines

2011-01-29T14:55:00.001-06:00

Hi, stampers! Sorry I missed last week. I ended up at the dentist's office for a root canal. Trust me, I'd have much rather been making a fun project to show you!

You might remember the cute Cocoa Packet I showed you in this post. It's the second project, so you have to scroll down a bit. Anyhow---I'm going to show you another great project using Stampin' Up! envelopes. This one is a Valentine treat and uses the 3 1/8" square envelopes.

How cute is that?!? These are DD 's Valentines for her classmates at school. They are so easy to make, too. Just take a 3 1/8" square envelope and seal it. That's right. Seal it. Then cut off one end. Set the end aside for now. I used Real Red ink and rolled the large "body" of the envelope with the I {Love} Love jumbo wheel. Next I cut strips of cardstock about 3/4" and punched them with the Pinking Hearts Border punch. I attached that to the end that I cut off. I ran the envelope through my crimper (side to side as you look at the words), popped a candy treat inside, put the end back on and tied some yummy Real Red Taffeta ribbon around it.

The secret to these is the crimper. When you put the envelope through the crimper, it shrinks it down just enough to slide the cut off end over it. Hope you enjoy making some of these yourself!

Now a treat for you. In honor of my birthday, I'm giving away blog candy!!!! That's right! It's my birthday and YOU get the gift. How about the "Best of the Bunch" mini note kit and a couple of yards of Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon? Leave me a comment on this post by midnight Sunday and on Monday, January 31, 2011 I will draw and announce a winner. Please leave me your email address so I can contact you if you win. I don't mind if you spell it out like this (tabray at sbcglobal dot net) because I don't like spammers either. :)

Until next time! Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Teeny Tiny Paper Bag Scrapbook

2011-01-17T10:28:00.001-06:00

Hello Stampers. I have a fun little project to show you today. I have become intrigued with the notion of scrapbooking, but am still a little gun shy. for this reason, I am starting out with SMALL projects. I wanted to do something a little different this weekend and found instructions online for a paper bag scrapbook. My bags are much smaller than the one used in the instructions, but it turned out really cute (in my opinion).

My MIL wasn't here at Christmas, so I thought I'd send her some pictures of our Christmas morning. This little book seemed just the right way to do that.

It's made out of 3 paper bags folded in half and tied together with ribbon. The front, back and pages are covered in DSP. I used the Holly Jolly paper from the IBC. I decorated the front with stamps that showed the occasion and added a few pearls.

The pages inside have room for pictures, pockets for tags and flaps for hidden journaling.

I thought it turned out really cute. I'm sure she will love it. Now I have to make one for my mom! It was so much fun that I don't mind doing that a bit!

Until next time, remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Altered Notebook

2011-01-09T08:44:00.004-06:00

Hello, Stampers! First I want to thank each of you that stopped by last week and looked at my tutorial. I would LOVE to see your flowers! They are a lot of fun to make.

Today I'm showing you a different flower. Sorry, but it's a stamped flower, though it is punched out. I have a notebook where I keep all my Stampin' Up! information. Well who wants a plain old boring notebook? I jazzed mine up with some pretty paper, ribbon and stamping/punches.

Isn't it pretty? I used Baja Breeze and the new Vintage Springtime DSP available in the Occasions Mini catalog. I just love this designer paper! It has the most beautiful flowers and some of my favorite colors! I stamped a flower from the Build A Blossom stamp set and punched out the petals with the coordinating punch. Both of these are also available in the Occasions Mini. I also added some Crochet trim ribbon across the front. I wanted it to be more opaque so I used some vanilla satin ribbon under it. To finish it off, I tied some of each ribbon around the ring binding. I'm really pleased with the results.

While I started this project a while ago, I realized that it also fits the Stampin 411 challange this week. Hop on over to their blog to see the sketch and see all the great projects! Enter one yourself. You'll be glad you did! And remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Vellum Flower Book Mark Revisited (and a tutorial)

2011-01-02T16:20:00.001-06:00

Hello, Stampers! I hope you all enjoyed celebrating the new year! We did at our house. Today I have a little gift for you. I belong to several yahoo groups and on one of them we were saying which of our creations from 2010 we liked the best. I decided it was my vellum flower bookmarks from last spring. You can see the original post here. I was again asked for instructions for these. I meant to do a tutorial for it last spring, but it never happened. Well, today it is happening! This is my first tutorial on my blog, so if it is a bit quirky, please bear with me. :)

I started with an 8 1/2" X 11" piece of vellum paper folded into fourths along the 11" side. I folded in half and then in half again.

I punched twice with my Scallop Circle Punch to make 8 pieces

I also punched 4 Old Olive scallop circles which I glued together with the Go Anywhere Glue Stick. Be sure to put glue on BOTH pieces before you press them together!

Stamp all your vellum pieces. I used the Fine Flourish stamp and Riding Hood Red Classic ink.

Wad all the scallop circles into little balls

Flatten them back out and stack them on top of each other. They don't have to line up perfectly.

Punch a hole in the center of your stack with the Paper Piercing Tool and add a brad to hold all the layers together.

Wad each layer again, separately, toward the center and around the brad.

It will look like this after the second wadding.

Fluff from the center with your fingers. It will start to look like a flower. When you are satisfied with the look of it, set it aside for now.

Take your Super Sized paper clip and wrap a Pop Up Glue Dot around the sides at the top as shown. Press firmly to the scallop that will be the back of your bookmark.

Attach your flower to the scallop that will be the front of your bookmark with either mini glue dots or a dimensional. Attach over the glue dots on the paperclip.

Tie a piece of green ribbon around one side of the paper clip for leave and you have a beautiful gift.

The paperclips I used in this project today were some I got in a bulk buy through a group I belong to. They are bigger than the ones I have found in the local office supply stores and I found that they are also thicker. Because of this I needed to use a dimensional to hold the top of the Old Olive scallops together.

I hope you enjoyed my little tutorial. I'd love to see your completed projects using these instructions! Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Here comes a New Year!

2010-12-30T13:41:00.001-06:00

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Hi, stampers! I bet you thought you wouldn't see me again this year. It has been way too long. Well, I have been busy and the holidays were hectic, but I have been creating today since I am home. I am working on calendars today. I made this one for my upline. I thought it turned out SO cute! I just love the Springtime Vintage paper that will be available in the Occasions Mini Catalog beginning Jan 4. It is so pretty!!! I also used the Build a Blossom punch to make the flower. Oh and one of the Big Buttons in the Springtime Vintage Collection. The final touch was to monogram it with Monogram Sweet for that personal touch.

Here is a picture of the back. I again used the Springtime Vintage DSP for the background. Then I decorated it up with the stamp set Hello Again that you will be able to earn for FREE when Sale-a-Bration starts January 25th. How great is that?!? I also used the small oval and the scalloped oval punches as well as the builder wheel Posy Party.

I have a feeling that we will be making these in January. If you would like to make one, I do have a couple of spots open in my club. We meet on the afternoon of the second Sunday of each month. Just think! You could order the supplies to make this and get the stamp set used on the back for free! Ask me how it works!

Until next time (and I'll try to make it less time between) remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Christmas Stamp-a-Stack

2010-11-26T19:01:00.000-06:00

Hi, Stampers. I am gearing up for a post Thanksgiving Stamp-a-Stack. If you are unfamiliar with that term, it is where you gather and stamp about a dozen cards. A pretty good stack, eh? I thought I'd give you a little preview of the cards we will be making this weekend. We will make 2 each of 6 designs. Doesn't that sound like a lot of fun? If you are in the OKC metro and would like to come, the info is on my website at tory.stampinup.net. Now, on to the cards!

Well, that's it for now. Until next time, remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Blog Cany Winner

2010-11-22T06:00:00.001-06:00

Thank you to everyone that stopped by this weekend. I appreciate all your kind words. I wish I could give all of you a gift, but unfortunatly, I am not independently wealthy yet. Ha ha!

Okay, I know you are dying to know who the winner was.

Min: 1

Max: 12

Result:

7

Patrice H said...

What a cute idea, I like the marshmallows on the outside! Really cute. I know the receiver of this little gift will be warmed inside and out. Sure I'm in for some blog candy.

Patrice, please email me at tabray at sbcglobal dot net with your snail mail address and I'll get your candy in the mail to you ASAP!

I hope you all have a great week and a wonderfully thankful holiday.

SU Stars Holiday Blog Hop

2010-11-19T23:59:00.004-06:00

Hello Stampers! You may have just come from Amanda's blog, Stamp Vamps if you've been hopping from the beginning. If not, you can start here and keep going.

I am have two projects to show you today. They are very different from each other. I hope you enjoy them both. Let me know which one is your favorite and and you just might get some BLOG CANDY! That's right! On Sunday I will pick one of your comments at random and you could win a stamp set! Just leave a comment by 5pm Sunday, Nov 21 and you could be the winner of the stamp set Picture This. I will announce the winner no later than 7 am on Monday Nov 22.

Now on to the projects!

First up, a very vintage style Christmas card.

I started with a cardbase of Crumb Cake, added some Deck the Halls DSP and an image from Bells and Boughs that I water colored. The sentiment is from the same set and is punched out with our new Designer Label Punch. I sponged the edges of both of these pieces with both Cherry Cobbler and Crumb Cake. It still needed some dressing up, but what ribbon to us?. I wasn't happy with any of them, so I took some of our 5/8 inch Satin Ribbon in Vanilla and sponged it with both Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler. I'm happy with how this card turned out, even though vintage is often a hard style for me.

My next project is much more contemporary. It is a cute little cocoa packet that my upline, Connie Stewart, showed me how to make.

I started off with a Whisper White envelope that I sealed and cut off one end. I stamped the large portion all over with Baja Breeze ink and the snowflake stamps from our Northern Hearts level 1 Hostess set. I sponged the little piece all over with Baja Breeze. I then stamped the snowman image from our Tags Till Christmas set on some Whisper White and punched it out with the Scalloped Circle Punch. Don't you just love punches? I ran the envelope through my crimper, added a packet of cocoa, put the little end back on and attached the snowman image. Then I tied a bow out of the Whisper White organza ribbon, one of my favorites! Now, what is hot cocoa with out some marshmallows? I tucked a few mini marshmallows into a test tube, cut a small slit in the side of my envelope and tied it on with another length of organza ribbon. Isn't it darling?

That's all for me. Now off you go to visit Loni at Loni's Life. She's sure to have some more fabulous Christmas goodies!

Tiny Little Invitations and Birthday Favors

2010-10-25T15:25:00.001-05:00

Sorry I've been gone so long. I have no good excuse, so I won't try to make one up. :)

I have been working on my DD's birthday stuff. She wanted some tiny little invitations that her friends could stick in a jeans pocket and this is what I came up with. She chose the Pretty In Pink and Tempting Turquoise for colors. We went with white as a neutral just so the colors would pop more.

Here are the favors I made. I think they are adorable! I started with the Soap Holder that I found here. I did change it up a bit. Made it a tad taller and made 2 smaller holes for test tubes. I cut card stock at 6" x 1 1/2 " out of Whisper White and 10" x 3" out of Tempting Turquoise and Pretty In Pink. Score the white piece along the long side at 1/4" and 1 1/4" and along the short side at 1/2", 1 1/2", 4 1/2", and 5 1/2". Cut the narrow tabs off along the long side up to the second score line on each corner. Punch 2 holes with the 3/4" circle punch. Score the large piece at 1", 2", 6", 7". Here is my next modification. Score the

long "flap" at 1 1/2" to the second score line and cut one side off so it will hold a longer test tube. Assemble your box and decorate as desired. I used I {heart} Hearts and Punch Potpourri along with the Full Heart Punch and the Boho Blossoms punch. I filled my test tubes with Sweet Tarts and Nerds.

That's about it for today. Come visit again soon and leave me some love (comments) cuz I love to hear from you. Remember, if I can stamp, you can ,too!

Cute Cones

2010-10-03T21:08:00.001-05:00

I have been so busy that I have hardly had any time to play with my stamping supplies. I did however finally have some time this afternoon and made a couple of cute cones. I hope you can see in the pictures that this one is made with the Deck The Halls DSP. They are pretty quick and easy and so much cuter n real life! You should give them a try. If you don't know how to make them, send me an email or give me a call! Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too! (Even if there's no stamping on the project!)

Much later this week....

2010-09-25T21:32:00.000-05:00

Here are some of the samples from the display boards at the Fort Worth Regionals. Enjoy.

Fall Regionals were AWSOME

2010-09-19T16:11:00.000-05:00

Hi, Stampers! I have been SO busy the past few weeks! One of the reasons I was busy was that I was preparing for the Stampin' Up! Fall Regionals in Fort Worth, TX. It was awesome! We learned a lot, stamped a lot, laughed and talked and visited a lot, and swapped a lot. My friend Gwyn and I stayed at the Sheraton and this is a picture of the water garden that is across the street from the hotel. Can you see the people in the lower left hand corner. That will give you some idea of just how big it was!

We had such a great time. I will post pictures of the display boards later this week. Hope you have had a great weekend.

September Stamp Club Project

2010-09-05T16:09:00.000-05:00

Yes, this month we are only having one project, but it's sure to be a favorite. We are going to be making a mini accordion scrapbook. You will have your choice of several selections of Christmas themed Designer Series Paper to choose for your cover.

Here is a picture of the scrapbook closed. I think this one turned out pretty with out a lot of embellishment. You could decorate it up however you like, though. The ribbon tie is long enough to open the book so that it is fully extended.

I haven't decorated the inside yet either. These would make great Christmas gifts. Change the DSP and they would also make wonderful gifts for weddings, new babies, birthdays and Mother's Day.

If you aren't currently one of my Stamping Club members, we'd love for you to join us. We're just starting a new round in September. We meet once a month and generally make 2 or 3 projects. Each person commits to ordering $25 in Stampin' Up! merchandise each month for 6 months and each person gets a turn to be the hostess and earn all the great hostess rewards. It's a lot of fun and a great way to build your stamping and scrapbooking supplies on a budget. If you're interested, send me an email or give me a call. I'd be glad to visit with you about Stamp Club.

If you're not interested in Stamp Club but would still like to make this great project, I can do that, too. I am going to be teaching this as a class on September 25th from 2-3:30. The cost for this class is $10. You can pay by cash, check or Paypal. Your payment is your confirmation for the class.

Until next time, remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

No Longer MIA

2010-09-03T22:22:00.000-05:00

Hi, Stampers! I know! I've been slacking. Things have been hectic IRL. Back to School, job, volleyball practice and games. I'm sorry I've been neglecting you. I hope you'll forgive me and still come visit.

I do have a card to share today. I made this one for the fall regionls in Fort Worth on Sept. 11th. If you're there, maybe we can swap!!
Isn't this a lovely fall or Thanksgiving card?

Stamps: Greenhouse Garden, Fabulous Phrases
Ink: Cajun Craze, Peach Parfait
Cardstock; Cajun Craze, Peach Parfait, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds, 2 Way Glue Pen

Greenhouse Garden is a great 2 step stamp set. If you'd like to learn how to use 2 step stamps, send me an email. I'd love to show you how!

Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

August projects

2010-08-03T22:45:00.000-05:00

First up is a 6X6 scrapbook page. I know this is something different for us, but it was really a lot of fun. Try it, you might like it.

Next we have a matchbox with a sparkly vellum slide cover and some gorgeous DSP wrapped chocolates! MMMM, what could be better?

And finally a refreshing card made with the hostess set, Because I Care. This one is one of my favorites. I thought a simple card in Pear Pizzaz and Whisper White with just a touch of Blushing Bride.

Yes, I noticed that I was on a green and blue kick this month. It just seemed to work out that way and I'm please with all the projects. I hope you like them, too. If you'd like to join us and are in the OKC Metro area, send me an email or give me a call. I'd love to stamp with you!

Playing with leftovers

2010-07-20T20:11:00.001-05:00

No, I don't mean playing with your food. I meant playing with left over pieces from my project for a shoebox swap I am participating in this weekend! What is a shoebox swap, you wonder. Well, it is where a group a stampers each create a project, prep the materials and put it all in a shoebox to carry to the location where they all gather. The shoeboxes are then passed around and everyone makes one of the projects. If that sounds like fun to you, you need to contact me right away about joining my Stampin' Up! team! We do all kinds of fun things like that.

Oh! Some of you want to see what I did with my leftovers! I had some Top Note die cuts left so I played with them and came up with this.

cardstock: Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Concord Crush

hmm...no ink

accessories: Daffodil Delight 1/8" taffeta ribbon, pearls

I got some of the new pearl accents and they are so pretty. You get 50 each of 3 sized and 3 strips of connected pearls to make spacing a non-issue. that is what I used around the bottom right edge of the Top Note, If you can't see it very well, just click on the picture to make it bigger.

I hope you enjoyed seeing it as much as I enjoyed making it! If you'd like to learn how to make beautiful cards and gifts yourself, I'd be glad to show you and your friends just how easy (and FUN) it is! Give me a call or send me an email. At least leave me a comment. I'd love to hear from you! Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

You should have been here!!!

2010-07-12T20:30:00.003-05:00

We sure did have fun yesterday! I wish you could have been here. We stamped and visited and laughed. I just never did get this card where I was totally happy with it. Oh well, sometimes it just goes that way. At least the ladies liked it! It features 2 of our new In Colors, Pear Pizazz and Peach Parfait and Baja Breeze as well as the new clearlits! It is a fun design with the little "gift bag" on the front. I was inspired by a project my upline was working on.

The next project here uses our new Early Espresso and "new" Crumb Cake. It really is yummy! That is our new 1/8th inch taffeta ribbon in Early Espresso. It is to die for. I touched the edges of some of the flowers with the new Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink. It was a lot of fun to use!

This little item was my favorite. It uses more new colors! Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, and Marina Mist. It also uses the Hostess Level 2 Set called Punch Posies. What a lot of fun it is to play

with!!! Those little circles in the bag are peppermint patties that we decorated. What a yummy little gift to give someone!

Well I hope you had fun looking. Come stamp with us next month! We meet on the 2nd Sunday each month and we have a blast! Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

OPEN HOUSE TODAY

2010-07-10T11:39:00.001-05:00

Hey, all you OKC metro stampers, I am having my new catalog open house today from 10-2. Come see what's new and have a chance to purchase some retired items at great discounted prices! Give me a call for directions! 405-659-8473

Pretty Paper

2010-07-07T08:04:00.001-05:00

Hi, again stampers! Here is on of the other projects we made in my June stamp club. We have so much fun! If you are in the OKC metro and would like to join, just drop me a line. We'd love to have you. You can even "try it before you buy it" if you want to come one month to see if it's something you'd enjoy.

Back to the project. Once again I have retired cardstock since we did this in June. This technique is called polished stone (the background for the daisies) and we used reinkers to do it. Then we stamped the image from Upsy Daisy, added a mat of Perfect Plum and a little eyelet border of whisper white. The sentiment is from a new stamp set called Watercolor Trio. You can click on the picture to enlarge it. I hope you like it. Let me know. Everyone likes to hear sweet words of encouragment.

Well, that's all for today. Keep in mind that if I can stamp, you can, too. And don't forget to leave me a comment! :)

Happy Birthday USA!

2010-07-04T07:42:00.004-05:00

Happy 4th of July, Stampers! I know I've been MIA. I started a new day job and I have been pooped out after training all day. Hopefully, I am now all trained at work and can get back to what I love to do in my "off" time. Can you guess what that might be?LOL!

Do you have big plans for today or this evening? We are having BBQ and then going to watch fireworks at the local park. I sure hope it doesn't rain!

Here are some cute little table favors we made in stamp club last month. I kept these very simple do to time limits, but you could decorate it any way you wanted. I have some retired items on this one as it was made before the new catalog came out. The cute mini milk carton is Real Red and the flower is white tissue paper, the belly band and ribbon are now retired.

Have you seen the new catalog?!? If not, click on the picture of it in my sidebar. If you see something you can't live without, or even if you just want it...you can order from my website 24 hours a day! Just go to tory.stampinup.net and place your order.

Until next time, remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Another swap from June.

2010-06-16T20:14:00.005-05:00

Hello, Stampers! I finally know that everyone got this swap that I participated in for June. I was called Welcome Back Colors to celebrate returning/remaining In Colors. Did you know that some of the In Colors are sticking around and some of the old ones are coming back?!? Isn't that great news? They will actually be part of the core colors, so you will be able to find papers and embellishments to match! I'm really excited to have access to stuff to match Baja Breeze, Pacific Point and Riding Hood Red along with Melon Mambo, Soft Suede, Rich Razzleberry, Wild Wasabi and River Rock.

I got to peek at the new catalog and you are going to LOVE it!!! I have some sneek peek samples, but I can't find my camera. I know I had it Sunday morning 'cuz I thought about taking pics while my ladies were here. I didn't do that and now the camera has gone AWOL! I hope to find it soon! DH wasn't thrilled to know I can't find it.....

Until next time remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Finally!!!

2010-06-07T22:15:00.003-05:00

This is a double meaning title. First, I can finally get back on to post. Blogger was having some issues this weekend! Second, I can finally show you my second card (front) using Elements of Style. I made it for a swap and I think most everyone has there cards now.

Isn't it pretty? I stamped the image in Basic Black onto Very Vanilla cardstock. Then I colored it in with my Stampin' Write Markers. The leaves are Old Olive, the centers of the flowers are Summer Sun, and the roses are Real Red. The small flowers are just not colored in. I love that you eye sees them as a lighter color than the background. I distressed my image and mounted it on Basic Black cardstock and added some Real Red satin ribbon. I'll show you some of the cards I got in the swap later this week.

I hope the satin ribbon is in the new catty. I haven't seen one yet, but my sneek peek order should be here later this week. I'm SOOOO excited! I can't wait to make some coool stuff to sneak peek to you guys! Then I can show you all of it in July!

Ok. It is late and I started a new job today, so I'm off to beddy-bye. Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too.

Razzleberry Elements

2010-05-31T14:58:00.002-05:00

Here is a simple card I made using the Elements of Style. It was so easy since it is monochromatic. I sent this card out as a RAK (random act of kindness).

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Rich Razzleberry

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Very Vanilla satin ribbon, Champagne shimmer mist

It is hard to see the simmer in this picture, but if you click on the image it will enlarge and you should get a better idea of how pretty it is IRL. So shimmery!

Hope you are enjoying the long weekend. Don't forget that the Last Chance Lists come out tomorrow! If you see anything on the list that you can't live without, you should order it right away. All the accessories are as supplies last! Until next time, remember if I can stamp, you can, too!

Tropical Invitation

2010-05-30T20:52:00.004-05:00

Hi, Stampers! I know! I know! I haven't posted much lately. Life has been busy. End of school, sport practice, new job, anniversaries, and the list goes on.

Anyhow- last Saturday I had a workshop and this is what we made. It's a cute little pocket card invitation. I used the cute little coconut drink image from the Tropical Party stamp set.

The cardstock colors are Very Vanilla, Brilliant Blue (bye bye Brilliant Blue) and Bashful Blue. The ink colors are Brilliant Blue and Basic Brown (bye bye Basic Brown). I also used the Brilliant Blue Stampin' Write Marker and some Very Vanilla satin ribbon, some hemp twine and the scalloped circle punch.

In case you didn't know, the bye bye's were because Stampin' Up! is having a color renovation in July. Many colors are retiring to make room for a fresh updated pallet to choose from.

If you don't have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and would like more information about our new colors, drop me a line. I"d love to help you with any questions. Until next time, remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

A week late, but hopefully not a dollar short!

2010-05-15T13:21:00.002-05:00

Hi, Stampers! I know I haven't been as diligent posting on my blog as I should be. Life has been hectic. I have applied for a new position at my workplace, we have had major storms here in OK, and life in general has been busy!

Anyhow, I'm hoping to get back into the routine of things. Thanks for being patient with me.

The first card here is a graduation card for my nephew. He is now finished with high school and entering the world of adulthood! What an exciting time. I wish him the best in his new adventure!

This next card is for my cousin's birthday. We are all meeting tomorrow at a local Chinese restaurant for a surprise birthday party for her! She hasn't ever had a birthday party so I'll be she will really be surprised! Her brothers and sister will be there and her children and grandchildren, my parents (her's have gone on) and my sister and me. I bet we have a great time.

I hope each of you have an enjoyable and productive weekend. I will try to post again very soon. Until then, remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

I'm baaaa-aaack!

2010-05-02T19:28:00.005-05:00

Well the craft fair is behind me now. It was a lot of fun and I met some really great people! I even cleared a few dollars. Woo hoo! Now I'm going to try to get back into the swing of things and keep you folks entertained at least once a week.

Here's a little card I came up with after looking at Stamping 411's sketch challenge for this Saturday. I'm not sure I'm totally happy with the colors, but the Bermuda Bay looks so tropical and water-like and the Sahara Sand looks like, well, sand. LOL I'm just not sure about the Old Olive. The Pumpkin Pie is OK, but maybe too dark on top of the Bermuda Bay. I really wanted the palm trees from the new Island Oasis DSP from the summer mini.

It is also one of the things my gals will be making next weekend. We usually meet on the afternoon of the 2nd Sunday, but since it is Mother's Day, we are meeting on Saturday morning. If you are in the OKC metro area and would like to come, send me an email and I'll let you know where I am. We'd love to have you join us!

Let me know what you think of the color combo on this card. I'd really like some opinions. Until next time, remember that if I can stamp, you can, too!

More Craft Fair Projects

2010-04-18T20:05:00.004-05:00

I know I've been pretty quiet lately, which my DH would tell you is unusual, but I've been busy! Here are some projects that are ready to go to the craft fair. I bet you guys will be happy when that is over. I'm starting to feel that way, too! Free time?!? No! Getting ready for the craft fair. It will so be worth it, though! I'm pretty happy with the progress I've made. See?

The scratch pad holder is from Connie Stewart. She made a great template for it. I topped it with a rose made from the Ornament Punch. The DSP and color are retired, but will be returning in July!

The other picture is my beautiful bouquet of bookmark/paper clips. Aren't they purty! The displays they are on are simply a pop corn box and a pop tart box covered in DSP with a center divider made of cardstock.

Well, Stampers, I'm beat! I think I will take an hour or so to have some family time. Until next time, remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Late Night Stampers Pre Convention Fun!!!

2010-04-18T18:15:00.004-05:00

Going to Stampin' Up! Convention 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah? ... think about this :)

Prizes, prizes, and more prizes!!!!
Late Night Stampers... WANTS YOU!!!
If you are going to Stampin' Up! Convention this year, 2010, consider going early. Join the Late Night Stampers -- which is FREE! -- and join us at the following pre-Convention events. Love them!
Learn more about joining HERE or copy and paste: http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/LNSDemoOnly/
Plan to attend Stampin Up Convention 2010 with us on July 21-24, 2010 at Salt Lake City, Utah!

OUR LNS events start on Monday July 19th and end on Saturday July 24th with Patsy's WOW
event after convention is over.

$180 gives you the "I want it all package"
or you can pick from the events below

Send your payment to istmpnv@aol.com using pay pal
or mail a check to
Sherrill Graff
605 Kendrick Place
Boulder City NV 89005
if you are sending a check e-mail me and let me know so I can hold your spot.

Monday July 19th will be a 8:30 AM stamp camp 8 great projects $90 FULL
we supply everything except adhesive
Monday Stamp Camp projects are the same on both days

Monday 2 PM shoe box swap $35 OPEN
please bring a project to share with 6 people and a finished project to enter into the contest

Monday Night 7 PM WOWevent by Tami $10 OPEN we need 3 more wow demonstrators to show their stuff. please e-mail istmpnv@aol.com ASAP
bring your camera and a note pad
the WOW demonstrations are different on both days.
all at the Radisson

Tuesday July 20th will be a 8:30 AM stamp camp 8 great projects $90 OPEN

followed by a Tuesday 2 PM shoe box swap $35 FULL
please bring a project to share with 6 people and a finished project to enter into the contest

then the Tuesday Night 7 PM Reunion party 3 fun projects$35 FULL
we supply everything except adhesive all at the Radisson

Wednesday July 21 Anything New Swap 75+1 at the Radisson behind Convention on sign in day

Wednesday Sign In Day 2pm-4pm Shoe Box Swap Hosted by Mary and Brenda $35 OPEN
please bring a project to share with 6 people and a finished project to enter into the contest
at the Radisson

then a Saturday July 24th 6 PM WOW event by Patsy $10 OPEN
bring your camera and a note pad
at the Radisson
the WOW demonstrations are different on both days.

All events have prizes and give-a-ways.

Happy Tuesday!

2010-04-13T21:35:00.003-05:00

Here is the bonus project we did on Sunday afternoon in Stampin' Club. I decided we needed to monkey around while we still could. This adorable little gift card holder was totally cased from Patti Chesky who has an awesome video tutorial for it on her blog here. I, of course changed colors and stamp sets since hers was for Christmas. I thought it turned out really cute and the ladies loved it. If you love it, especially that ornery little monkey, you'd better get the stamp set Fox and Friends soon! It is only available through the end of this month and then it will be gone forever. If you'd like to shop on my website, just click here and go to shop now!

Here's another project I've been working on. It's those cute pansies made from the butterfly punch that I've seen popping up all over web-land.
I thought they needed a nice flower pot home, so I put them into a flowerpot card. What a great idea for a Mother's Day card. It's right around the corner, so it isn't too early to think about getting those cards ready! I'm sure it would made a great graduation card, too.

Well, that's it for me tonight. Mornings have been coming all to early lately! That craft fair is looming closer and closer! Sleep well and have inky dreams. Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

I'm still here

2010-04-09T18:16:00.003-05:00

Sorry I've been away so long. I've really been busy getting ready for the craft fair I'm participating in at the end of this month. Of course everything is taking much longer than I anticipated. Enough of that!

I'm here to show you what we will be making in my club meeting on Sunday afternoon.

An easel card with Vintage Vogue in our lovely Rich Razzleberry and an altered memo book covered with colored Bride DSP. There will also be a bonus project that I have not yet designed as I was waiting for the Man in Brown. He finally came last night, so I have to get busy this evening and get that one done!! I you would like to join us and you are in the OKC metro area, email me for time and directions at tabray@sbcglobal.net. I'd love to have you join us!

I will try to make the time to post our "bonus" project. Until then, remember if I can stamp, you can, too!

Box O'Cards for SSC143 and LNS Challenge 62

2010-03-20T18:48:00.006-05:00

As most of you have heard, I am trying to get ready for a craft fair. I also wanted to be able to play along in a couple of challenges. I managed to combing two challenges with a project perfect for the craft fair! I made a box of all occasion cards. It was fun. I hope you like them, too. You can click on any image to make it bigger.

There are four cards and an adorable box. I tried to get a good picture of the front and the side of the box so you could see it. I think it still needs some additional embellishments, but I'm not just sure what. What do you think? Should it say "Cards?" Should it have butterflies?
I could really use some input here, and I know you are just the ones to give me good information! Till next time!

I guess I forgot to give some info on the project. I used the bold bright cardstock along with whisper white, Happy Moments stamp set (free with a $50 purchase-ask me how) and our great Stampin' Write Markers to color the images. The flowers were made with tissue paper stamped in Pixie Pink with the Fine Flourish stamp and it is all tied up with white organza ribbon.

Craft Fair Fare

2010-03-19T08:48:00.004-05:00

Good morning, Stampers. I hope you have had a great week. I have. I was home yesterday, so I worked on more projects for a craft fair I have coming up next month. Want to see?

First up is one of the cards I made for a 4 pack of note cards. I thought they turned out cute. I like the clean look as well as the springy feel they have. I don't know why I waited so long to get that stamp set!
Cardstock: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Razleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Melon Mambo, Garden Green, Summer Sun, Rich Razzleberry (green and yellow were markers)
Stamps: Hello Again.

Next up is a frame I altered. I love the cuteness of this one. I used last years SAB paper, but it worked so well!

Cardstock, Whisper White, Old Olive, Delicate Dots DSP
Ink: Summer Sun (with a hint of Night of Navy left over on a sponge dauber), Basic Black, assorted Stampin' Write Markers
Stamps: Love Bug
Misc: 5 Petal Flower Punch, plain picture frame, Stampin' Dimensionals

I hope you enjoyed looking. I hope the craft fair goers like them. Do you think they will? What do you think? Let me know and remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Fine Butterfly Birthday

2010-03-17T21:19:00.003-05:00

Hello, Stampers. I hope you have been having a great week. I have another birthday card to show you. Sorry it's not the best picture. We all know that a photographer I am not.... Anyhow- I have fallen in love with the Fine Flourish stamp and the kissing technique.

It makes an especially pretty butterfly with the Butterfly Accent stamp. Both are available as single stamps in the Occasions Mini catty through April 30. You can order from my website 24/7 at tory (dot) stampinup (dot) net and click on the shop now button in the upper right hand corner.

Well, this is just a short mid-week post. I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week and a lovely weekend. It looks like another busy one around here! Until next time, remember, if I can stamp, you can, too.

Coworkers birthday card

2010-03-11T22:01:00.005-06:00

I have couple more co-workers with birthdays this month, so I have been working on cards for them. I finished one tonight and I'm pleased with how it turned out. It also fits the weekly challenge over at Late Night Stampers, my yahoo group. The challenge was to use "bling." If you can't tell, you can click the picture to make it larger and so you can see that I spritzed the pink cardstock with shimmer mist made from shimmer paint and alcohol. It's really pretty and shimmery IRL.

Cardstock: Very Vanilla and Pretty in Pink

Ink: Basic Black

Stamp Set: Happy Thoughts

Misc: Stampin' Markers (Pretty in Pink, Green Galore, Sahara Sand, Summer Sun), Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Big Shot, Very Vanilla satin ribbon, paper piercer and Matt Pack, oh and Stampin' Dimensionals

Until next time, remember, if I can stamp, you can, too

Cards, cards and more cards

2010-03-07T20:12:00.006-06:00

Hello, stampers. I hope you have had a wonderful weekend. I had a busy but good weekend. I have several cards to show you. Some fun, and some not so fun to make. Let's start with a more fun one.

A couple of the ladies on my Yahoo group, Late Night Stampers (for more information on this group, click the owl on my side bar) asked for some of us to send cards to friends that needed a pick-me-up. this first one is a "thoughts and prayers" kind of card. It is a really simple one. Cardstock: Whisper White, Rose Red, Good

Neighbor DSP

Ink: Basic Black

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Misc: Crimper, Sweet Pea Felt Flowers

This next one is a birthday card for another lady that needs a pick-me-up. I thought a bright cheery card might do the trick. This one makes me smile every time I look at it.

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise, Summer Sun, Pixie Pink

Ink: Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise, Summer Sun, Pixie Pink

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Fox and Friends

Misc: Scallop Circle punch, Tempting Turquoise 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

The next 2 cards are sympathy cards for one of my friends at work and her sister. Their grandmother passed away, and my friends sister was raised by the grandmother, so even though I haven't yet met her, I thought I should make her a card. I decided to make them similar but different. They both use the same cardstock, stamp set and ink, but different ribbon and layout.

Cardstock: Whisper White, Dusty Durango, Garden Green

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green, Basic Brown

Stamp set: Three Little Words

Ribbon: Very Vanilla satin ribbon/Always Artichoke 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon

I also took a card to work for my boss' birthday this past week, but you have already seen it here. That is 7 of the 30 items I am doing this month.

Next is to make a surprise for the charter meeting of my monthly stamping club. I hope they like it! I'm not telling what it is because some of them read this blog... So...if you'd like to find out first hand what this surprise is and you are in the OKC metro area, I still have a couple of spaces available in my club. Email me and let me know you are interested! You get to make (on average) 3 projects and get a written instruction sheet for them for you to keep, AND you get the hostess benefits one month out of 6. You do have to agree to purchase $25 in Stampin' Up! merchandise each month for the duration of the club. But let me tell you, it is SO MUCH FUN and a great way to build up your stamping supplies on a budget. If this sounds fun to you, my email address is tabray@sbcglobal.net .

Until next time, remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

New space for creating

2010-03-06T20:19:00.004-06:00

Hi, stampers. I have been trying to organize my new stamping area. It's not huge, but it's all mine!

I have a large and a small storage cabinet, punch storage (yes it is a dollar store curtain rod), and some great basket drawers to hold my big shot dies. There's even a nice wooden top on the basket drawers for the Big Shot itself. Oh! And some cardstock storage. I didn't take a full picture of my personal crafting space because my table was a big mess just like it is most of the time. Of course, I always say that a clean work area is a sign of a non-productive stamper. If only the messy space meant I'd been productive!!!

The other thing I haven't finished is putting my butterflies on the walls. I have a few on the tall cabinet, but the rest are waiting for me to get them scattered around the room. I love butterflies and I love red. What could be better than a stamping room with red butterflies? Well, maybe a stamping room with red butterflies and a table! I still have to find one of those, too. Always something! LOL

I'm trying to get it all set up so it will be ready for my first club meeting on the 14th. I'm so excited! I haven't seen some of these ladies in several months. It will be great to get together to stamp again!

I will try to have a project to post for you in the next few days. The list mom on my yahoo group (Late Night Stampers) gave us a challenge to serve 30 people in March. I'm going to try to send out more cards. I've sent 3 birthday cards and two sympathy cards and I have a couple of special cards I need to get ready and mailed.

I still have half of a busy weekend ahead of me. Today was a meeting with my upline, her upline, HER upline and all the connected demos. It was a lot of fun. We visited, learned, ate, laughed, and stamped. Then I was off to get my hair cut. It had been driving me crazy for a couple of weeks and I'd had enough! Then I had just a few errands to run before I got to head home.

I guess I should start on my chores so they aren't all waiting for me tomorrow afternoon! Until next time, remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Birthday cards for two

2010-03-01T22:47:00.004-06:00

Hello again, Stampers. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I was WAY too busy. But then, that's how most weekends go. LOL

Here are a couple of birthday cards I made last week. One is for my dad and on is for DS3. Can you guess which one is for who?

This top one is simply Not Quite Nave and White Frost Shimmer Paint with a punch of Whisper White. I thought it turned out really pretty. The sentiment in the center is Not Quite Navy and then I daubed over it with the shimmer paint.

Stamp sets used were Medallion background stamp and Vintage Labels (FREE SAB ITEM)

This cute little monkey card was a lot of fun.

cardstock: Soft Suede and Sahara Sand

Ink: Soft Suede

Stamps: Fox and Friends

I hope you enjoyed these quick projects. If you'd like to find out more about making these cards yourself, please let me know. My email address is tabray@sbcglobal.net and I'm always glad to help you stamp!

images © Stampin' Up!

Oh, yea! The monkey card is for my DAD! He's always up to some kind of monkey shines!

A sweet spring card

2010-02-25T20:45:00.004-06:00

One of my co-workers has decided to leave us for another department in our organization, and this is the card she will get tomorrow. I know purple is her favorite, so that's what I worked around. I stamped some flowers, added a few die cut butterflies, a scallop border and a sentiment.

Everyone is bringing finger foods for her last day, too. I think it will be a lot of fun. We'll miss her even if she is just going upstairs.

Well, it is getting late, and I have devilled eggs to finish for tomorrow's "feast". Until next time, remember, if I can stamp, you can, to!

More Craft Fair Items

2010-02-22T20:21:00.004-06:00

Hello Stamper Friends! I hope you had a wonderful Monday. Mine was not too bad. I guess the long weekend did me good! I did get quite a bit of organizing and stamping/creating done. I'm trying to get ready for a spring craft fair on April 30.

Here are my latest creations. I found some picture frames at the dollar store and thought they'd be fun to dress up. I did this pretty pink one first and like it so much, I wished the DSP was current so I could enter it into the challenge over at Late Night Stampers. It was all about punches last week. Anyway, I ended up making another out of current Stampin' Up! products as that is the rule over there. All current Stampin' Up! products only.

This lovely pink one uses last years Raspberry Tart paper. I think it is sooooo pretty. I guess you can see I'm still on a paper flower kick. hee hee! These are made out of vellum and sponged with Regal Rose ink

This second one is covered in our ever lovely Cottage Walls DSP. I added more vellum flowers sponged in Rich Razzleberry. The phrase is from the Razzle Dazzle stamp set. I thought it turned out pretty, too, even if I did shabby it up a bit. I found an old picture of my 2 oldest boys. Look, the little one has on daddy's shoes and socks! LOL Of course they are both grown now, but it was a fun trip down memory lane just so one of the frames had a picture in it.

I know, I know. Some days I'm too silly for words! Oh well, at least I have fun! That's it for tonight. I hope you guys have a great week! I know I will be glad when it's stamping time again. As a matter of fact, I'm having a Learn to Stamp class on Saturday the 27th. If you are in the OKC Metro area and would like to come, let me know. I'd love to stamp with you! Until next time, remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

March Club Projects

2010-02-20T18:51:00.011-06:00

Hi, Stampers. Today I am posting pics of the projects we will create in my March Stamping Club. I have a couple of spots still available, so if you are in the OKC Metro and you are interested in joining us, let me know. You can email me at Tabray@sbcglobal.net .

I will tell you that I have spring on the brain AND I've been stuck in a yellow/pink mode for the past week or so. I'm trying to break out of that, but I'm still thinking spring!

This sweet little matchbox was cut with the Big Shot and the Stampin' Up! Matchbox Die. It was quick and easy!

Cardstock: Old Olive, Welcome Neighbor DSP (Sale-a-Bration)
Ink: Crushed Curry
Stamps: Tiny Tags
Misc: Sweet Pea Felt Flowers, Medium Jewelry Tag Punch

I hope this card looks spring-y to you. I got it made and then couldn't decide if it looked like spring or not.

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Welcome Neighbor DSP
Ink: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Glorious Green
Stamps: Whimsical Words, Good Neighbor
Misc: Tag Corner Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Stampin' Sponges

This is for St. Patrick's Day. I put a self-stick bar pin on the back so it can be worn, but I'm sure you could find other uses for it.

Ink: Glorious Green
Stamp Set: Fine Flourish
Misc: Fun Foam, Clear EP, bar pin, Crystal Effects, Movers and Shapers Die, Big Shot,

That's about it for today. I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Finished at last!

2010-02-19T16:07:00.003-06:00

Hi, Stampers! I know I promised I would share the project I teased you with on this post. I finally finished it. Here it is in part of it's glory. I am only showing a couple of the letters, but it's enough for you to get the idea. I hope you like it as much as DD did! She even re-arranged her wall decorations to give it a place of honor!

Let me know if you like it. It was a lot of fun to make.

Ingredients: On Board Heart Book, Sending Love DSP, Very Vanilla, Real Red and Pretty in Pink cardstock, Beautiful Wings and Heart of Hearts emboslits for the Big Shot, Serif Essentials Die for the Big Shot, Real Red Satin Ribbon, Scallop Circle punch , mini brads and tissue paper (for the flowers).

Fun Paper Flowers

2010-02-17T20:53:00.004-06:00

I saw some great flowers done by another Stampin' Up demo, Lee Conrey and they were beautiful. She said she used an old cookbook. Well I like my old cookbooks, so I used a magazine and a PHONE BOOK!!! How green is that?!? Seems like I get a new phonebook on my porch every few weeks. They were really stacking up, but now I can turn them into beautiful flowers! All it takes is a Scallop Circle punch from Stampin' Up!, a little ink, a Stampin' Sponge, and a brad. Voila! A flower as pretty as can be!

I hope you like them. Give it a try. They were a TON of fun to make! Until next time! Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Pretty Birthday Card and A New Winner

2010-02-15T20:58:00.002-06:00

Hello, Stampers! Hope you are all happy and warm tonight. I never did hear from Jacqui, so DD drew a new name from the bowl.

Colleen said...

Hi there my kids were doing there valentines this weekend too. We just did suckers on the back of the cards.
My guess:
Sedning Love Specialty DSP
Sefit Essentials Alphabet
On Board Heart Book

Colleen, please email me with your address by Wednesday evening so I can mail your candy to you!

Now....Here's a card I made for a co-workers birthday coming up.

I am tired of winter and this seemed to have a nice warm spring feel to it. The inside is not pink. I'm just not a photographer. Obviously! LOL Here's the deets;
Cardstock: Barely Banana, Pink Passion, Summer Sun
Ink: Basic Black, Pink Passion
Stamp Sets: Happy Moments, Whimsical Words
Misc: Su! Markers
I think she'll like it. She's one of those fun, bubbly personalities and I know she likes yellow!

Well, that's about it for tonight. Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

And the Winner Is...

2010-02-11T20:38:00.004-06:00

I have not heard from my winner as of 2:30 p.m. 2/14/09. If I do not hear from the winner before 2/15/09, I will have to draw a new winner.

Hello Stampers. I had a great time seeing what you guys thought I'd used in my project sneak peek. Some of you were really good! I guess I should tell you what I did use. Lets see....On Board Heart Book, Sendling Love DSP, Go Anywhere Glue Stick, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Serif Essentials Die, Big Shot, and Stampin' Deminsionals. I still haven't finished, but it will be a name banner for my DD's room. I promise I will show you when I do finish.

I suppose you are all on pins and needles waiting to hear if you were the winner of the blog candy. OH! You want to know what the blog candy IS! The winner will recieve, from me, the single stamp Flowers in Silhouette and some 6x6 sheets of Sending Love DSP. Now on to the WHO!!!

Jacqui said...

Hmmm... Big Shot, sending love DSP, & the M from On Board Timeless Type, oh! And Stampin' Dimensionals! Can't wait to see!

Jacqui, please email me with you address so I can get your candy in the mail! That about wraps it up for this evening, folks. Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Sunday Afternoon and Blog Candy

2010-02-08T21:23:00.010-06:00

I told you I'd let you know what my sister and I were up to yesterday afternoon. She came over and we (she, me and DD) stamped and talked and ate and stamped and laughed. It was a lot of fun!

Sis was tired of the boring ugly white showing when her work ID flipped over, SO....she created this insert to go behind her ID in the plastic holder. Isn't it gorgeous? It makes me wish my
work ID was in a pouch. However, I have to swipe mine to get through doors, so no pouch. :(

DD was working on valentines to take to her friends at school. I admit I did help her a bit, but she chose colors and worked really hard on these great candy treats. She and I took turns running the cardstock through the Big Shot with the Matchbox Die. She assembled all the bases and I punched hearts out of the sliding cover. She put the candy in and put the cover on. I think she did a great job, don't you?!?

I spent part of my time working on a project that is not quite finished. I'm going to tease you with a sneak peek. Can you guess what I'm using to make it? Here's the deal. Name 3 Stampin' Up! items from this photo and I'll put your name in a drawing for my very first Blog Candy! Just leave a comment with your guess and I'll pick and post a winner on Thursday night 2/12/10! All the names will go into a bowl and DD will draw one out randomly. Good luck!

Edited to change drawing date. I said I would draw a winner for the blog candy on Thursday 2/12/10, well, Thurdsay is actually 2/11/10 and THAT is when I will draw. Sorry for any confusion! Have a stamping good week.

Heart Matchboxes with the Big Shot

2010-02-07T22:17:00.004-06:00

This is what my DD and I worked on this weekend. It was a busy weekend, but we got Valentine treats made. We (meaning she) picked some colors of cardstock and we took turns cranking it through the Big Shot. She assembled most of the box bases while I punched hearts and assembled the slide on cover. She filled them with conversation hearts and had a great time mixing up the base and cover colors. All in all it was a wonderful project to share with her, and now we don't have to worry about Valentines for her friends! Yea!

I also spent part of today playing with paper crafts with my sister, but I'll show you those pictures later.

I've heard it very likely is going to snow here again tomorrow, but for now it's just rain. Try to stay warm and dry wherever you are and remember-if I can stamp, you can, too!

Later!

Another Crazy Day

2010-01-29T09:12:00.003-06:00

Good morning, Stampers! It is snowing again! I can't believe it. All the schools are closed, and so is my work. DH had to go in, but *I* don't!

I thought I'd share a tiny little thank you note that I made for my newest customer and friend. Hi, Sherri! Hope you are enjoying your new stamps!

I made this cute little 3x3 card to slip into her order, just so she knows that I appreciate her business. I used some of the SAB Good Neighbor paper pad layered onto Bermuda Bay cardstock. I stamped the larges stamp from Three Little Words, and then used the "thanks so much" stamp from the Tiny Tags stamp set to complete the phrase. I punch out the thanks and one Bermuda Bay and one Melon Mambo tag with the new Medium Jewelry Tag punch. I used the paper piercer to make a hole in the 3 tags and threaded some crochet threat through them and attached it to the card. I thought it turned out cute. I hope she liked it. I hope you like it, too. Let me know with a comment.

Haitian Disaster Relief

2010-01-23T18:57:00.003-06:00

To help the victims of the terrible earthquake in Haiti, Stampin' Up! has announced that they will donate $2.00 for every I {Heart} Hearts (117010 wood mount $26.95 or 118571 clear mount $18.95) stamp set sold between now and February 28, 2010. To place your order on my website, click here 24 hours a day. If you would rather, you can email me at tabray@sbcglobal.net to place an order.

Two Challenges in One Card

2010-01-18T17:36:00.007-06:00

Hello stampers! Today I have card that I made for 2 challenges. I used the sketch over at Stamping 411, SSC134 AND the challenge over at LNS, which was to use this picture for inspiration.

Cardstock: So Saffron, Rose Red, Whisper White

Ink, Rose Red, Regal Rose, So Saffron, Old Olive

Stamp set: Vintage Vogue

Accessories: Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

My daughter loves it, but I wasn't 100% happy with it. What do you think? Thumbs up or thumbs down?

Stamping 411 sketch challenge 133

2010-01-09T15:34:00.003-06:00

Here's a card I made for the sketch challenge this week over at Stamping 411.

cardstock: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Basic Gray, Rose Red

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Basic Black, Rose Red

Stamps: I {heart} Hearts, Holiday Best

Accessories: Scallop Border Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Sweet Pea Felt Flowers, Stampin' Sponges, Paper Piercer, Stampin' Dimensionals

First Post of the New Year

2010-01-07T19:21:00.005-06:00

Hi, Stampers! I am going to try to post more often this year. It is one of my goals for this year. Sale-a-Bration has started! All the new items in the new Occasions Mini catty are available now, too! Just click on the picture of the catty on my sidebar to see all the great new stuff! If you haven't heard of Sale-a-Bration, it is the biggest sale of the year for Stampin' Up! For every $50 in merchandise you order, you get to pick an item from the sale-a-bration book for FREE! What could be better than free stamps and paper? And this year there is a punch! It is the new punch design and it is beautiful! To order, simply go to my website ( tory.stampinup.net) and click shop now. It's that easy!

Here are a couple of cards that feature some of the new items. I made them for a swap and since I have received all my cards, I figure everyone has my cards, too. Now I can share without spoiling any surprises. I used the Movers and Shapers Die for the Big Shot for the pink card, along with the Vintage Labels stamp set from the Sale-a-Bration Catty. The black and vanilla card were made with the I {heart} Hearts stamp set from the Occasions Mini, along with the super yummy Real Red satin ribbon. I don't think you can see the glitter on the hearts, but the patterned ones on the right have glitter. Very sparkly IRL. The punch used along the edge is the free punch in the Sale-a-bration catalog. I told you it was pretty. There is a matching corner punch in the Occasions mini!

Well I guess that's about it for today. Try to stay warm! It's been hard to do here. It was 12 when I left for work this morning and is supposed to be colder tonight! Great weather for staying in and stamping. Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Snowed In!

2009-12-26T08:50:00.007-06:00

Good morning, Stampers! I trust everyone had a fabulous Christmas. I sure did, despite being snowed in. We had 14" of the white stuff in the OKC metro on the 24th. While that may not seem like mammoth amounts to some of you, you would have to know that we only have a few snowplows for the whole state! Most everything is closed down if we get much more than 2-3" here. Here's a picture from my front door and one from the driveway.

Enough about snow. I wanted to show you what I made for our office gift exchange.

I also made her one of my "white boards" with the Upsy Daisy image. I used her favorite color and personalized the scratch pad holder with her first name. I thought it made a nice gift and several of the ladies oohed and aah ed over it.

Well, stampers, I have swap cards to make that absolutely HAVE to be in the mail (and overnight ed) by Monday. It has indeed been the season for procrastination! I have one of the two cards designed, but that's as far as I've gotten. At least I have all of next week off to enjoy time with my family before heading back to work!

Enjoy your weekend and remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Dry Erase Tiles

2009-12-19T09:01:00.005-06:00

I have had several emails asking me for directions on the tiles I posted yesterday, so .... I thought I'd post the directions here for all of you!

I used glazed tiles that measure 6"X8" from the local hardware store. I rubbed the tile with my Embossing Buddy so I didn't have extra EP stick to the tile. (If this does happen, you can scrape it off with a razor blade/craft knife.) Next I stamped my tile with the image and Classic Stampin' Pads. I have discovered that line images work better than bold images as the bold images tend to look "gloopy". You do have to be very careful to stamp straight down and lift straight up because the ink will smear pretty easily since the tile is glazed. However, if you do have a smearing situation, the ink will wipe right off with a little spritz of Stampin' Mist and a paper towel (which is why you HAVE to use embossing powder on this project). Once you have your image stamped, sprinkle with clear EP and tap off the excess. (I blew on mine after that, just to be sure all the excess had been removed.) Then heat in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes. Remove with pot holders as they will be VERY hot. I put mine on racks to cool and they did this much more quickly than I though they would. It took about 15 or so minutes for them to be cool enough to handle. I then tied some ribbon around them and set them in the little easels I bought at the dollar store.

OH! I covered the dry erase markers with DSP and/or copy paper stamped to match the color of my image while the tiles were heating/cooling. I used 2 stips of Sticky Strip to adhere the paper to the markers. Voila! A quick gift that looks great! And the great thing about these is you can get several of them ready all at once and stick them in the oven together!

I'd love to see what you create. If you make one of these, please link back to this post so I can see! :) Enjoy creating.

'Tis the season...

2009-12-18T23:07:00.006-06:00

To be BUSY!!! Sorry I have neglected you guys for so long. I have been busy both creating and with life. Here's a couple of samples of a project I've been working on. I hope you like them. They are really quick and I know I use one on a daily basis in my own home! The first one is done in Pacific Point (last year's In Color) and Country Morning a Level One hostess set. The second one is done in Melon Mambo and one of last year's SAB stamp sets that I still love, Polka Dot Punches. I whipped up 5 of these in less than 1 hour. If you want more details, just email me!

RETIRING STAMP SETS

2009-12-02T17:57:00.003-06:00

Just this morning Stampin' Up released a list of stamps on the Dormant List that will retire on January 4, 2010. These stamps are still available in limited supply. If you see one you'd like to own, contact me or place your order online. I'm including a list of the stamp sets. The stamps sets can be seen on my website, tory.stampinup.net or email me and I'll be glad to email a PDF document with pictures of the stamp sets. If you have any questions, feel free to email me or give me a call.

Contact me to order your retiring stamp set and recieve 10% off the purchase price (tax and shipping will be calculated on the full price). Shipping is 10% with a $6.95 minimum. Email me at tabray@sbcglobal.net or call me to place your order!

Item Number Stamp Set
113407 Back Woods
114492 Beautiful Baby
114486 Birthday Wish
113200 Branch Out
114496 Celebrations
113732 Central Park
113206 Classic Sketches
113226 Classy & Fabulous
114498 Flowers in Silhouette
113405 Font of You
113216 For the Bride
114494 Forever
109425 Friend by Definition
114488 Fun Flowers
113716 Garden Greetings
114490 Glad Friends
111580 Grand Soiree
113242 Hit the Road
113710 Lexicon of Leaves
113236 Man's Best Friend
114423 Ocean Commotion
113728 Playful Petals
109276 Polka Dot
111544 Putt Putt
113240 Quilt Quips
113754 Really Retro
113403 Sip by Sip
113726 Sweet Stems
113250 That's Funny
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As promised, my Christmas card

2009-11-28T08:27:00.007-06:00

Good morning, Stampers. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I sure did! We cooked and ate and visited. Yesterday DH and I hit the sales at 4 am. I couldn't believe that most of the items we wanted were ALREADY GONE!!! Oh well. I guess that is just God's way of saying, "You really didn't need that, anyway."

OK. I remember I promised that I would show you my Christmas Card. I have to tell you that the inspiration came straight from Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge #125.

So, here's the card.

They really do have some great sketches. You should check it out at stamping411.blogspot.com.

Well, I am off to do chores so I can put up the Christmas tree today. And spend some time stamping this evening!

Have a wonderful weekend, and remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

LOTS to Share

2009-11-24T19:52:00.008-06:00

Hellooooo, Stampers! I hope you are having a wonderful week. Are you ready for Thanksgiving? I'm sure looking forward to family and food. Those are only 2 of the many things I am thankful for. You guys are another of the many!

Do you believe I have LOTS to share with you today! The first thing is that Stampin' Up! is having a GINORMUS SALE!!! Items are 30%-50% off now through November 30. Visit my website (Tory.Stampinup.net) for a list of items. Just click "Shop Now" and then choose Online Extravaganza. You can order online or you can call me and I'll be glad to place your order for you! There are some great bundles and some great solo items. You really should check it out!

The second thing I have to share is that I am holding another Christmas Gift Extravaganza class on December 5th. Thanksgiving will be over and Black Friday behind us. I'm offering several quick and affordable gift ideas for you to finish up your gift giving list. The cost of the class is $20, BUT mention that you saw it on my blog and receive a 20% DISCOUNT!!!

Learn to make this cute little box and a stamped candle to go inside, a goodie basket for your own yummy Christmas treats, a Luminary with a flameless candle included to light it up, and finally, the piece de resistance: a write-on/wipe-off tile with an easel and matching dry erase maker in MELON MAMBO! That's right! I have figured out that you don't have to use craft ink to stamp on glazed tile. Of course there is a trick to stamping on glazed tile, so you really need to come to the class to learn how to make these lovely gift items! Only 8 seats available, but I am offering 2 sessions. Saturday December 5 from 10 am - noon and again at 2 pm - 4 pm. If you are in the OKC metro area, call or email me to reserve your spot! 799-2335 or tabray@sbcglobal.net.

Finally, I'm happy to say that I did finally get my personal Christmas cards designed! I'd show you now, but I need to save SOMETHING for this weekend!

I hope each and every one of you have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving.

A couple of cards

2009-11-15T20:37:00.007-06:00

Hello, stampers. I finally had a few hours this week all to myself for stamping. I made this card for DS2 for his birthday today.

It was fun. I stamped the cute little cake in chocolate chip and then used clear EP on the top half (with versamark) to make lovely shiny "frosting." The white "brads" were made with my crop-a-dile and attached with slivers of Dimensionals. I added the punch out on the scallop border, also with the crop-a-dile.

I also had time to make these cards for a friend that helped us some of the grueling chores we've had the past few weeks.

I thought it would be nice to say "thank you" with a gift of 8 Christmas cards and envelopes. I made 4 of each and tied them up with the envelopes. He seemed to appreciate them.

I guess my next task should be creating my own Christmas cards for this year. Boy am I behind!!!! Oh well, nothing like a little pressure to get those juices flowing! Maybe I'll have at least one done by the next time I have the time to post.

Gotta run. Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

WHEW!!! What a couple of weeks!

2009-11-05T22:26:00.006-06:00

Hi, stampers. I know I've been MIA for a while. Life was busy. But I'm back tonight and I have a surprise! I finally got my copy of My Digital Studio and I have to say IT ROCKS OUT LOUD!!!

Here is my card that I made to complete my certification.
I'm here to tell you that this is one EASY program to use. I've made this card, started a calender, and only have one more quiz to finish my certification! It's been a blast!

Let me know what you think. I can hardly wait to get my card from Stampin' Up!'s professional printing service! I can't wait until I have time to make more cards and finish my calendar. It may just be a Christmas gift for my DH!

Well. it is late and I have been working my little fingers to the bone (if only it had all been on stamping and MDS...) Ah well, such is life. :)
Leave me a comment and let me know what you think of my first digital creation!

Christmas Gift Class

2009-10-18T18:41:00.009-05:00

Hello, stampers! I am offering my first class. It will feature 4 FAB-U-LOUS gift items. This class will be on November 7 for a cost of $20. I hope you can see the items in the picture. We will be making a Luminary, a Write-on/Wipe-off Board, a Goodie Basket, and Yvonne Brannen's Candle box. It's going to be SO much FUN!!! Register by October 30 by clicking on the BUY NOW button on the right and choosing the session you'd like to attend. Each session is limited to 8 seats, so register for you place today! Your payment is your registration. If you don't have a paypall account, email me for other payment options! If you are in the OKC Metro area, I'm really excited about seeing you at this class! Remember, prepaid registration is only through October 30 so that I can order the supplies for all your projects.

Cancelation Policy:
If you register and then cannot attend, all supplies and instructions will be available for pick up on or after 11/8/09.

SSC120

2009-10-11T14:23:00.004-05:00

Ok. I think I am feeling better today, even though I'm not sure I'm happy with this card I made for Stamping 411's Sketch Challenge 120. I started with a cardbase of Old Olive, then, (here's the tricky part....) I took an old piece of cardstock and covered it with aluminum foil from my kitchen and ran it through the Big Shot with the Petals-a-Plenty folder. Cool, huh? Then I took some Riding Hood Red and stamped one of the Delightful Decorations stamps in Vers-a-Mark and heat embossed it with silver ep. I then added a sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes and punched it out with the word window punch and layered it on the Modern Label punch. Finally I added 3 silver brads and attached to my dry embossed piece, added some Riding Hood Red ribbon and here it is. Let me know what you think. I'm not sure what about it leaves me wanting, but.... Your comments may just help me figure it out! Until next time, remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Another Week......gone

2009-10-10T15:38:00.004-05:00

That's how it seems today. Another week already gone! We started with the wonderful rent house to deal with, and then DD got sick. The doctor said it was the flu. About the time she started feeling better, I got sick. The doc says it ISN'T the flu, but boy have I felt lousy! I did manage to get enough energy together to get my next workshop's project samples done. It's a Holiday themed workshop.

I've decided on a "place setting favor" for Thanksgiving, a cute little basket for some Christmas goodies, and a frosty, spinning, Christmas card. The hostess had requested a spinner card with snowflakes.

I'm not sure who's original idea the basket was. I saw it here and the template is on the SU! demo site. Of course then I tweaked it a bit as I personally don't like templates. I changed the dimensions just enough to cut and score without a template, but I'm sure it is fabulous just the way it was!

Pillow Box

Cardstock - Rich Razzleberry, More Mustard, Old Olive

Ink - Chocolate Chip

Accessories - 1/4" Grosgrain in Chocolate Chip

Stamp set - Holiday Best (level 1 hostess gift)

Card

Cardstock - Whisper White, Brocade Blue

Ink - Night of Navy, VersaMark

Accessories - White Organza Ribbon, Silver Elastic Cord, Silver EP, Dimensionals, pennies :)

Stamp set - Snow Swirled

Basket

Cardstock - Old Olive, Real Red

Accessories - gold brads, Sleigh Bells Ribbon

I hope I haven't left anything off. I'm still felling pretty icky. Hope you all stay healthy and happy and stamping!

WCMD

2009-10-05T20:08:00.005-05:00

Last week was very stressfull!!! Our renters told us they were moving 4 days before they moved. AKKKK!!! It wouldn't be so bad if the rent house didn't have a mortgage on it. Oh well. I know God is in control and I am NOT going to freak out.

I did get to take some time to stamp on Saturday. My mom invited some of her friends and neighbors to her senior community's club room to make some cards to donate to our soldiers.

Here are the cards we made. The 3rd one should look familiar since it is the same card I made here but with different colors. I wanted something a bit more cheery. The Ice Cream card was actually designed by my upline, Conne Stewart.

I think everyone had a great time and we made 23 cards to send to the soldiers to write home on. We also made 8 cards to thank a soldier for their service. I will get these off to Operation Write Home this week so they can be put to good use.

Thanks for stopping by. Untill next time!

This week's LNS challenge

2009-09-26T16:01:00.001-05:00

Our challenge this week was to make something using our chalk pastels. I made this card. I stamped my rooster with Basic Brown and then colored him in with chalks and a Blender Pen. I thought he turned out pretty. I added a bit of piercing in two of the corners for some interest and mounted that on Chocolate Chip. My nifty background paper is Creamy Carmel stamped with the Sweet Swirls wheel and Chocolate Chip ink. I added some gold brads, some Very Vanilla 1/4" ribbon and the sentiment from the same stamp set as the rooster, Country Morning, which is a level one hostess gift. I hope you like it. I was going for a rustic look. Let me know how I did and remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Trick or TREATS!

2009-09-24T21:40:00.000-05:00

I wanted to share a quick and cute treat holder I made for a group of ladies to put together the other night. They are newer stampers and just loved this idea. I loved the treat holder on page 10 of the Holiday Mini, but do not own that die, so I improvised, changed the decorations and colors and VOILA!

We decorated with punch art rather than stamps as I am sadly lacking in Haloween stamps. I thought they turned out cute. I think a couple of the ladies liked them, too, since I overheard one tell the other that SHE was making them for the office.

We all had a great time. I look forward to stamping with that group again soon!

Until next time, remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Sweet Medallion Cards

2009-09-19T15:58:00.001-05:00

Sorry I've been MIA the past 9 days. I have just been so busy! I had my SU! Open House last Saturday and have been getting ready for my first "real" workshop that is on Tuesday.

I had ordered the Sweet Treat Cups and while I was waiting for the Man in Brown to bring them to me, I had a crazy idea. Why not put them in the center of the Medallion Stamp? I've seen a lot of Medallion projects and a lot of Sweet Treat Cup projects, but had yet to see the two combined. So...(Yes I did notice that the Medallion is off center on the first image...but not until I had everything glued into place...) What do you think? Crazy or ingenious?

Edited to add: Since the center of the Medallion was close to one edge, I was able to use the 1 3/4" Circle punch to make the cut out for my treat cups. The Christmas card has curling ribbon and a couple of jingle bells in the cup.

Later!

Tory

Pumpkin Basket

2009-09-09T20:15:00.001-05:00

I've been meaning to try one of these cute pumpkin baskets made out of the pillow box die, and I finally found time today. I first saw this design on Gretchen's blog and she stated she found it on Lynn Putt's blog. It was a lot of fun to make. I changed the face to yellow as if it were lit from within and to work with bits and pieces of punches that I have. My DD oohed and ahhhed at it, so I guess I did alright. LOL Until next time!

Tory

3-D Project

2009-09-05T20:27:00.000-05:00

Hello, Stampers. I hope you had a lovely Saturday. We were very busy around here, so I took some much needed R&R tonight and created a fun little project that's NOT a card. It is a holder for sticky notes and a cute little pen. How many times have you wished you had a sticky note with you. Well now they won't get all bent or come apart in your purse! Too easy, too!

I started with a piece of card stock 8 1/2" by 3" (my sticky notes were 3"x3"). I cut off a 3" by 1/2" slice (for the pen holder) scored at 2", 2 1/2", 5 1/2", and 6". I then stamped and embellished as desired, folded the 1/2" by 3" strip in half around the pen and used Sticky Strip to hold it together and to stick it to the inside body of the holder, used Sticky Strip to attach my note pad, added a stick-on a loop-and-hook closure dot (I had to trim one edge of it off so it didn't show) and there you have it. Easy Peasy! And cute to boot! I have lots more work to do around the house this weekend. I'm having an SU! open house next Saturday, so if you are in the OKC metro area and would like to drop by between 10 and noon, drop me an email for directions! I'd love to show you some of our fun new products and to let you see for yourself that if I can stamp, you can, too!

411's 114 with Dasher

2009-08-30T20:46:00.000-05:00

Hello, Stampers! Here is my entry for Stamping 411's sketch challenge 114. I got this stamp recently and haven't had a chance to use it. I saw this challenge and thought it to be the perfect opportunity. I do see that I need to work on my photography skills as the whole top of the card looks crooked. I promise it really isn't! LOL

I stamped Dasher with Versa Mark on Night of Navy and heat set him with white EP. I then layered on a torn piece of SAB DSP that has always looked like snowflakes to me, added a sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes (also white EP) and a Night of Navy faux bow. Quick and easy. Just the way I like them!

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #84

2009-08-24T21:56:00.000-05:00

I decided to give the Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge a try from over at TechnoStamper's blog. I don't know why I haven't ever done it before. It was a lot of fun. I did turn her sketch upside down, but I'm sure she won't mind.

Card stock: Dusty Durango, Soft Suede, Whisper White

Stamp Set: Circle Circus

Ink: Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay

Accessories: Texturz Plates, Scallop Circle Punch

You should head over to Mary Jo's blog and give it a whirl yourself. I'm pretty sure that if I can stamp, you can, too!

Finally!

2009-08-23T18:06:00.000-05:00

Hi, stampers! I'm sorry about all the mess and changing blogs and everything, but it will all become clear in a moment. First, here is a sweet little something I cooked up just for you. It's not the best photo, but that is yet another story...

Any how- I got a BUNCH of new toys to play with as I received my new Stampin' Up! Demonstrator's Kit Friday afternoon! Is that exciting, or what! This stamp set (On a Pedestal) was in it! So were ALL the in-color ink pads and card stock! What a deal! Featured here is one of the in-colors, Soft Suede. I paired it with Pretty in Pink and a Sweet Swirl (wheel) of Choc. Chip, added a Real Red cherry, some pink pencil eraser polka-dots, and tied on a striped grosgrain bow, and there you have it.

If you'd like to have a bunch of new stamp sets, ink, and card stock, you might think about joining Stampin' Up! while they have this great special sign up promotion going. It ends August 31, but until then, you can either get the in-color ink pad and card stock and a stamp set for $85 or get the full kit and they throw in all the in-color ink and card stock! Besides, I'm pretty sure that "If I can stamp, you can, too!"

I'd appreciate it if you'd leave me a comment to let me know you found my new home. :) Thanks for stopping by to look.

LNS Challenge 32-For the Kids

2009-08-15T09:30:00.001-05:00

Here is my take on this challenge. I guess I kind of took ideas from the pillow box on page 141 and the card on page 140, but ultimately, this is what I came up with. I hope it wasn't cheating to ask my 11 year old which paper colors she liked best....I'm sure if I'd had any Tempting Turquoise, she would have picked it over the Taken with Teal, but....we all have to work with what we have on hand.

Anyhow....all ingredients are current SU!

Card Stock: Taken with Teal, Rose Red, Whisper White Ink: Rose Red Accessories: 1 1/4 inch circle punch, Scallop Circle Punch, WW Taffeta Ribbon, Big Shot, Pillow Box Die, candy.

I thought it turned out cute. It would make a great favor for a girl's birthday party. Let me know what you think and remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

monochromatic daisies

2009-08-09T13:09:00.001-05:00

Is everyone ready for "back to school"? We spent all of yesterday shopping for school clothes. We had the supplies bought, but now there is the laundry, the labeling and all that fun stuff left to do. While I hate to see summer ending, it will be nice to get back into a regular schedule. It's really hard to get up early and get off to work with the kiddos getting to sleep in!

I know! I know! It's much more hectic in the mornings when they are up and about, but I think that they are looking forward to it, too.

Now...on to what you really came here for.

I decided to combine the Saturday Sketch Challenge over at Stamping 411 with the challenge at the LNS yahoo group this week. Here's what I came up with.(All ingredients are SU!)

I guess I'm on a daisy kick. It's just such a fun set to play with. For this card I used Regal Rose and Rose Red. Oh, and a touch of WW cardstock. The ribbon is the double stitched grosgrain (not the greatest bow, but I'm still working on making the larger ribbon into pretty bows), the stamp sets are Upsy Daisy and Great Friend, and I used a 1 1/4" circle punch and the scalloped border punch. If you want more detailed instructions, leave me a comment and let me know. Tell me what you think! And remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Stamping with my sis

2009-08-05T08:01:00.001-05:00

Hello again. I told you I'd share what I was up to with my sister over the weekend, so, here we go. It's always more fun to stamp with another stamper, so my sister (and sometimes another friend) and I get together every so often and play with our stamps. Last weekend she came to my house (hmm...I bet she always wants to come to my house because I have a Big Shot...) and we had a GREAT time making cards and 3-D items. Here's what I made.

All SU! ingredients unless otherwise noted.

Daisy card: cardstock: WW, Brocade Blue,

ink: Summer Sun, Brocade Blue, Garden Green, other: paper snips, dimensionals, white satin ribbon (colored with summer sun marker), markers in Summer Sun and Pumpkin Pie,

Stamps: Upsy Daisy

Pillow Box: Card stock: Brocade Blue,

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Garden Green, Old Olive,

Stamps: Branch Out, Great Friend

Other: Big Shot, Pillow Box die, 2 Way Glue Pen, glitter

Mini Pizza Box: cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Bravo Burgundy, Always Artichoke

Ink: Always Artichoke, Bravo Burgundy

Stamps: Yummy

Other: Scallop Circle Punch, 5 Petal Punch, non-SU! pearl stickers.

You may have noticed that one flower on the daisy card is popped up. Well, I have to confess that I am NOT a detailed cutting freak! It was just one of those "opportunities for creative embellishment." LOL I got carried away with my marker and "shading" that one flower. SO...out came the stamp and I re-tamped and cut out THAT flower and "fixed" it. No fatal mistakes. LOL

Until next time, remember, if I can stamp, you can, too!

Special bonus on this post

2009-08-02T16:07:00.001-05:00

Hey, guys! I can now show you what I won from Lori's 3rd Anual Birthday Card Contest. It is the most awsome prize.
Yes. The Medallion Background stamp! If you have been thinking about this stamp from Stampin Up!, let me tell you, get it! It is fabulous! I have played with it and my sister, who came over today, wanted to take it home with her. She said it was going to the top of her wish list. Anyhow, I hadn't shown it to you because I sent this card to Lori to thank her for her generous prize and wanted to give it time to get there first. Check out her blog here.

Here's the bonus I promised you. My DD has been making cards and stuff with me and she made this card and wanted me to post it.

This one is her baby. I didn't help her at all. She chose the colors, designed her layout and even thought of decorating the insde all on her own. Let her know what a great job she did by leaving a comment.

I'll show you what my sister and I were up to today later this week. Remember, if I can stamp, you can, too.

I can't believe it!

2009-07-28T22:02:00.001-05:00

I NEVER thought I'd use this template. I have to admit that I find it a bit on the vulgar side in it's original format. BUT my boss's birthday is coming up and she's fond of telling people to put ont their "big girl panties and deal with it." AND she's been complaining about her upcoming age for almost a year now. SOOOO......this seemed the most fitting card to make for her and my sister just insisted that I show it to you, so here it is.....

I hope I have not offended your sensibility. I altered the original template which I found a link for at SCS to create a more modest coverage. I also enlarged the whole thing quite a bit (as I needed it to be big enough for everyone at work to sign it). The tag and the sentiment are my own. I printed them on my ink jet. Anyhow.....let me know what you think.

Remember! If I can stamp, you can too!

If I can stamp, you can, too!

Valentine Class Featuring "P.S. I Love You"

A little late, but Merry Christmas

It's Begining to look a lot like Chrstmas

Nugget Turkeys with a new twist!

NEWS FLASH!!!!

New Stocking Punch and Stamp Set

Finally, Another Project Post

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IT'S HERE!!!!!

Stylish Blogger Award

Sunsets and Ships

First VC_Rocks Blog Hop of the Season

VC Rocks Preview Challenge

Paisley Petals

Cutest Little Gazebo Box

March club projects 2 & 3

March club project #1

When it Snows it Pours?

Not Really a Valentine, Yet...

Clearly Adorned

Inspiration Challenge

And the Winner Is...

Valentines

Teeny Tiny Paper Bag Scrapbook

Altered Notebook

Vellum Flower Book Mark Revisited (and a tutorial)

Here comes a New Year!

Christmas Stamp-a-Stack

Blog Cany Winner

SU Stars Holiday Blog Hop

Tiny Little Invitations and Birthday Favors

Cute Cones

Much later this week....

Fall Regionals were AWSOME

September Stamp Club Project

No Longer MIA

August projects

Playing with leftovers

You should have been here!!!

OPEN HOUSE TODAY

Pretty Paper

Happy Birthday USA!

Another swap from June.

Finally!!!

Razzleberry Elements

Tropical Invitation

A week late, but hopefully not a dollar short!

I'm baaaa-aaack!

More Craft Fair Projects

Late Night Stampers Pre Convention Fun!!!

Happy Tuesday!

I'm still here

Box O'Cards for SSC143 and LNS Challenge 62

Craft Fair Fare

Fine Butterfly Birthday

Coworkers birthday card

Cards, cards and more cards

New space for creating

Birthday cards for two

A sweet spring card

More Craft Fair Items

March Club Projects

Finished at last!

Fun Paper Flowers

Pretty Birthday Card and A New Winner

And the Winner Is...

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Heart Matchboxes with the Big Shot

Another Crazy Day

Haitian Disaster Relief

Two Challenges in One Card

Stamping 411 sketch challenge 133

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Dry Erase Tiles

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