Raspberry Ripple...LOVE

Now that I am on the mend, I have spent some time in my stamp room playing with all my  new stamping goodies. I haven't really gotten to use the new In Colors yet! A disgrace, I tell you!

I am finishing up my stamp club this month (the gals were so kind to let me take June off to recuperate), and they requested Sympathy cards.

I used Raspberry Ripple with the Just Believe Stamp Set. I hope they like it!

The main image is stamped in Early Espresso. I punched out flowers using the Boho Blossom Punch, and added a pearl to the center. Some Crumb Cake Seem Binding Ribbon finishes it off. 

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you are having a great week! 

Stamp Camp Cards!

Yesterday I had a full house for my June Stamp Camp! It was so great to have the house full of happy stampers!

I thought I would share the projects that we made with you! Everyone seemed to love them!

This is a unique card, as the greeting part is actually a flap that flips up to reveal the greeting space. We used the Elegant Soiree Paper (soon retiring) and the Fun Flowers Die for the Big Shot. Big hit with the ladies!

This was also very popular with today being Father's Day and all! This is The Open Sea Stamp Set and the Nautical DSP from the Summer Mini Catalog. I am so glad I purchased it...I don't own many masculine sets! This one I LOVE!

This one might have been the favorite of the day! This the is Strength and Hope Stamp Set. It's is the Breast Cancer Research Set ($2 from the sale of each set goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation)! I adore that Stampin' Up! gives back in so many ways!

This is Early Espresso, Very Vanilla and Baja Breeze Cardstock. The embossing folder is the Finial Press - sponged with Early Espresso Ink. The ribbon is Early Espresso Satin. And lots of pearls add a beautiful finishing touch!

The last card is a lovely floral from Just Believe. I ADORE this set and I hope it NEVER retires! It is gorgeous no matter WHAT you do with it! This is Rose Red and Crumb Cake. Delish!

Thanks for stopping by today! Only a few weeks until the release of the NEW CATALOG! WOO HOO! Stay tuned for info about a New Catalog Stampin' Event!

Happy Father's Day to all!

Just Believe in Poppy and Pear

Here is a BRIGHT springy card for you today! I used the smaller of the two floral images in the Just Believe stamp set. I just inked it in Pear Pizzazz and stamped on Whisper White.

I then used the bitty flower punch to add a few Poppy Flowers.

The ribbon is Pear Pizzazz and the greeting is from the Level 2 Hostess Set in the Summer Mini Catalog, Something to Celebrate. And not sure if you can tell but the background Poppy Parade cardstock was embossing with the Lattice Square Embossing Folder for the Big Shot. In the center of the small flowers are Basic Pearls.

It's been a busy weekend so far...

I had my group of Stampin' Gals here today for our team meeting and shoebox swap (oh yeah, we ate too...LOL). SO FUN...Love these women!

After that was over, Ed spend the better part of the day in Emily's room setting up her new bed. Which required taking down the old bed. Well, let me tell you, he is a good man...much better than I deserve. It was such a flippin' mess up there, I swear he said he almost threw up. He found 34 marbles, 9 socks, a banana peel and loads of other things (that are too gross to mention) under her bed. Our daughter is what we affectionally call, a SLOB.

But she's ours, so we'll keep her. Plus I don't think that anyone who didn't give birth to her could stand the mess. LOL. And now she is blissfully up in her room in her new bed, happy as clam.

And now that we have finished that project (who am I kidding...WE didn't do anything...Ed did it ALL) I've been held up in my stamp room prepping for my stamp camp tomorrow.

Now that I am done with that, I am headed to bed to read. I have been going to bed at 9:30. Isn't that crazy? Well, I have to because I have been getting up at 6 AM to run. Yes, two things you can't believe. Up at 6 (well, maybe 6:10) and running. I am just a month into it, but I love it. I got a new treadmill and I downloaded this fab app for my iPhone called Couch to 5K. It's awesome. It starts you slowly running and alternates with walking. Each week the running time increases while the walking time decreases. The goal is at the end of the program you are running the entire time (5k).

And I am currently reading Jodi Piccoults new book, Sing You Home. So far I really like it. I have been ripping through the books pretty fast lately. Love a good read! What's the best book you've read lately? I am always up for suggestions!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great Sunday!

Just believe...in Spring!

I have faith that one day, it WILL be warm again. It's just taking an awfully long time. Sheesh! One step forward, 2 steps back.

So while I am waiting for Spring to arrive, I am playing with some floral type sets and using lots of pinks and spring colors.

Here is a simple, but pretty card that I made using the Just Believe stamp set.

The card base is Melon Mambo, with a touch of Pretty in Pink. I colored the stamp with my Old Olive and Melon Mambo markers, and misted it with a water bottle. Then stamped on Whisper White cardstock. I did a little splatter of ink using the color spritzer tool. Then added some ribbon and a button. Easy and so cute!

I also decided to use a few pretty in pink butterflies. I die cut those out using the Beautiful Wings emboslit. I sponged the edge lightly with Melon Mambo, and added them to the card with a mini glue dot.

Make sure to check out my calendar, as I have listed some spring dates for camps and classes. I hope you can come stamp with me soon!

Have a great weekend, all!

Just Believe Sympathy

This past week I have had to make 3 sympathy cards. Why is that it seems it always comes in 3's? Such a sad week. I prey this is the end of it for a good long time.

In any case, I reached for my Just Believe set. I know, I know...you are probably ready to see something else by now. I promise something from a different set this week.

It's amazing how the feel of a card changes based on the colors that you select. I have used this set with neutrals, brights and pastels. Now I am using Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso...two of my most favorite new colors.

The card base is Early Espresso. I used the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder on the Cherry Cobbler piece...and sponged the edges with Early Espresso ink.

I inked the image with Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso Markers, and then misted it 4-5 times with a spray bottle of water. Then I stamped it on Watercolor Paper. It honestly looks like a watercolor painting. When using a spray bottle, you definitely want to use Watercolor Paper. It's thicker, and can absorb the excess water without buckling the paper.

The ribbon is Early Espresso stripped grosgrain. It is so awesome! The quality of Stampin' Up! ribbon is second to none.

So, it's been busy around here since the kiddo's are back to school. It's just back to me and Bella girl. Poor thing is wondering where everyone is. But boy does she get excited when it's time to pick the kids up from school. I swear, she understands me when I say it's time to go get them. She runs to the door and waits. She is such a great dog. :0)

Thanks for stopping by today! Stay cool!

Wrapping It Up - Stampin' Up! Style

Hello Friends,

Today I want to share something OTHER than a card.

Shocking, yes, I know. But these little rubber stamps can do SO much more than just create amazing greeting cards. With Stamps, Inks and Papers, you can do so many wonderful things.

For example, I had a special gift for a friend last week. Well, she is SO special, that no ordinary wrap that you buy from a store would do. Nope. So, to give something extra special, what do you do? Well, you make it yourself, of course!

I had a plain white gift bag on hand, and that is where I started. I cut a few inches off the top to get rid of the handles. Then I measured the front of the bag, and cut my cardstock the same size to cover it. The layers I cut about 1/4" smaller so I would have a small border. And then I started stamping. I did the same for the back, but added a few inches to the height so that I could fold it over and create the closure flap.

Here is what it looks like all completed:

I used the Just Believe Stamp Set (in LOVE with it!) and used Pear Pizzazz Ink (my NEW favorite) to stamp the images on the Whisper White layer. The butterflies are cut from the Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die. So cute! I just attached them with glue dots. They look awesome floating off the bag!

The flap was punched with the Eyelet border - I added a 2nd layer under there to add a little more color - so you have Daffodil Delight and Pear Pizzazz eyelet border. I then used a velco dot for the closure.

I punched 2 holes in the top of the bag and threaded it with Basic Black Satin Ribbon, and then added bows in Pear Pizzazz Ribbon. Super cute!

Now for the tag. The tag was SO fun to make! I used the Big Shot and my Serif Alphabet set and die cut the initial out of chipboard (the Big Shot cuts Chipboard like butter!).

I then inked the initial with versamark ink, and sprinkled it with Heat and Stick Powder.

I heat it with my embossing tool until it melted, then quick sprinkled on our AWESOME green Cosmo Glitter. It matches the Pear Pizzazz perfectly!

Here is a closer look:

The benefit to using the Heat and Stick powder is that the glitter is very controlled. It won't flake off or get on everything else. It's great to use when you need the glitter in a very specific or small place and don't want it all over the rest of your project. Plus the initial is about 2" in size, and I wanted really good BLING coverage on it. I doubt that the 2 way glue pen (which I use on cards when adding glitter) could have handled the job.

One tip when making these bags - definitely use Sticky Strip when attaching your cardstock to the bag. The cardstock layers are heavy (if you are using awesome Stampin 'Up! Cardstock that is) and you want to make sure it's really stuck on there. You don't want it falling apart on you.

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you have a great weekend!

Vintage Just Believe

HELP! I can't put this set down! I love it! I stamp with it every day! LOL. You can get so many different looks by just changing the colors of the ink and the cardstock. This set is perfect for so many occasions!

So, I was browsing on this web site we have just for Demonstrators to post samples, and I saw a gorgeous card done by a fellow demonstrator, Jenny Peterson. I tweaked it a little, and here is what I came up with.

I love the vintage look you get when you do something as simple as sponging the edges and adding a button. It's the subtle little touches that make a card extra special.

Here is the supply list:

Just Believe Stamp Set

Early Espresso and Crumb Cake Cardstock

Whisper White and Early Espresso Ink

Scallop Edge Punch

Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper

Neutral Buttons, Linen Thread

1 1/4" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch

Stampin' Sponges

Now, I have to go clean up my stamp room! You wouldn't believe the mess in here. Being creative is sloppy business! LOL.

I have friends coming over tonight for my Open Stamp Night - they get to use all my tools and stamps. :)

I love just hanging out with the gals and chatting and stamping.

Check my calendar of events for upcoming classes, camps and open stamp nights!

I'd love to have you join us, too!

Enjoy this GORGEOUS weather!

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Just Believe Watercolor Technique

Here is an easy watercolor technique that makes it look like you spent hours painting instead of 5 minutes stamping!

The new set, Just Believe is ideal for this technique.

Simply use the brush tip of your stampin' write markers and color directly on the stamp. Then mist the stamp with water, and stamp on watercolor paper.

Here is the result:

The result you get will depend on how much water you spray on the stamp. Too much water will result in a gloppy mess. I usually do about 3 short mists holding the stamp about 4 or 5" from the stamp. It's a fun technique, and so easy.

Here is a close up of the flowers.

This was actually one of the make and takes that convention attendees got to make this year. I didn't attend convention, but saw the card and decided to give it a whirl. :)

The marker colors I used were: Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Bashful Blue and Not Quite Navy.

The cardstock is Not Quite Navy, Bashful Blue and watercolor paper.

Give it a try and let me know how you make out! I know you will have FUN trying out this technique.

Just Believe Card and Tote Class

A New Class Announcement today!

Join me to make this awesome tote and coordinating 4 cards featuring the New Stamp Set, Just Believe.

Here are the 4 cards.

Tote with the 4 cards inside.

And finally, here is the complete ensemble.

This class features the deep, rich colors of Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler. The images are stamped with White Craft Ink and finished off with Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon. You will also use 2 new Embossing Folders for the Big Shot on these projects. They add a touch of elegance and texture to any project.

The just believe stamp set contains beautiful images, and is a large set with 4 greetings. There are 9 stamps in this set. This is one of the MOST popular new sets in the new catalog!

Here is the class information:

Date: Saturday, August 28th 2:00 PM

FEE: Class fee includes the stamp set for you to keep. You choose wood mount, or clear mount.

Wood Mount: $45.oo

Clear Mount: $38.00 (note: you must bring your own acrylic blocks or contact me for ordering information if you don't own one).

Please being adhesive and scissors to class.

Class is limited to 6 participants.

Class kits to go are available if you cannot make this class date. Contact me for more information.

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a great week,

Terri

Just Believe

Hello Stampers!

Thanks for stopping by today.

I have a card to share today that we made at my New Catalog Stamp Camp over the weekend. It was such a fun event. We had about 45 ladies in attendance, and they got to make 4 cards with all new stamps, inks, papers and accessories. FUN!

Here is one of the cards they got to make.

This stamp set is Just Believe. I just love the images in this set. The background is Old Olive that has been embossed with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. It adds such wonderful texture to the card.

The main image was inked using Old Olive and Concord Crush (a new In Color) markers.

The ribbon is the Concord Crush stitched ribbon and it is glorious!

If you love all this new ribbon like I do, make sure to check out the all new Ribbon Shares! It's an affordable way to get lots of ribbon at a fraction of the cost of buying the whole roll!

This is a simple card that only takes a few minutes to make, but is so pretty. Simple and pretty cards are my favorite! So easy that anyone can make them, and it doesn't take a lot of time. Win-win!

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you all had a great weekend!

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Just Believe

First of all, my deepest apologies for the lack of posts lately. I am still waiting for things to slow down. It's been a pretty busy summer so far, and I haven't had much time in my stamp room.

But we are back from vacation, and now that I have lots of new goodies in my hands, I found some time to stamp today!

One of my favorite sets in the new catalogs is Just Believe. It's beautiful and has so many possibilities! With the new stamps and all of our new colors and ribbons, I feel like a kid in a candy store. :0)

I am in LOVE with Cherry Cobbler. It's such a deep, rich color. It's gorgeous. I had to use it today with this new set.

Take a look:

I used the new Lattice Embossing Folder on the back layer. It adds such wonderful texture to the cardstock, it almost feels like fabric.

I stamped the main image in Basic Black Craft Ink, and used Clear Embossing Powder to emboss it. A touch of Basic Black Satin Ribbon finishes it off.

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you are having a great week!

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