Saturday, August 29, 2015

OH BOY!

having a great time at the Okemos Convention Center!  Just realized my scheduled posts were not posting fir you, so I posted them for you.  ENJOY!

OH BOy!

having a great time at the Okemos Convention Center!  Just realized my scheduled posts were not posting fir you, so I posted them for you.  ENJOY!

Thursday, August 27, 2015

COTTAGE GREETINGS!

This is the other card Nancy shared with us at Demo Night last week.  For this card she used the Cottage Greetings stamp set and the new Tip Top Taupe card stock.  We all agreed this color was growing on us!  I love the soft, elegant look of this card!


Wednesday, August 26, 2015

CREATIVE CONVENTION IS ALMOST HERE!

Only one more sleep, and I am off to stimulate my creative juices for four whole days!!

THE OPEN SEA!


This is one of my favorite stamp sets to make masculine cards with.  It is also a great stamp set to make frames or coaster with as gifts for those who live in the warmer climates and/or enjoy the water and boating.  This card was made by my fellow Demo Diva, Caroline.  She used the Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder to make the frame with.  Very clever lady!  Thanks, Caroline, for sharing your creative talents with me/us.


Tuesday, August 25, 2015

MORE GREAT DEALS!

It is Tuesday, and that means new Weekly Deals and big savings! Now is a great time to stock up for those holiday card making marathons you have planned.


GET WELL SOUP!

This was the "bonus card" last week for Diva Night.  Creative Demo, Nancy, had an extra card for us.  We made her beautiful shoe box share AND anyone who was present got to make this awesome card!  She used some of the Designer Series Paper from the Cherry on Top stack to make her cup/bowl.  I love how cheery this card is.  Thanks so much for sharing, Nancy!


Monday, August 24, 2015

"THAT MICHELLE" DOES IT AGAIN!

"That Michelle" hits it out of the bargain again!  Seriously, check this gorgeous card out!!
This is truly a breathtaking card, and it was super, super easy to make.  You know what "That Michelle" did?   You will never guess, so I have to spill the beans.  She took a piece of the Stampin' Up! Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper, cut it to 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" inches, mounted it on a piece of Basic Black card stock cut at 4" x 5 1/4" and then mounted it on a card base (4 1/4" x 11" and scored on the 11" side at 5 1/2").  Then (the big reveal), "That Michelle" used a dauber to sponge ink onto the roses.  This is so stinking beautiful in real life!  Thanks so much "That Michelle" for letting me share your creative genius!


IT'S ALMOST HERE!


There are few things in life I look forward to as much as a Ronda Wade Stampin' Up! event, and Creative Convention is just around the corner.  This is a great time to jump start my Fall and Winter classes with a little bit of extra creativity.  I am participating in a 40 card shoe box swap on Thursday evening and I have made an additional 30 cards to swap.  That is a lot of samples to share with everyone!  On Friday I got together with the ladies I am going to attend the Creative Convention with and we worked on our swaps, so mine are all finished and now all I have to do is wait and get more and more exciting with each passing hour!!

Saturday, August 22, 2015

LAST AN OPEN HEART TRIBUTE!

This card was made by Amy Jasper at inkingonthefly.com.  This little birdie takes on a totally different look with the yellow coloring.  I think the addition of the Gorgeous Grunge stamp, some Washi Tape and sequins makes this a totally bright and happy card!

This concludes my An Open Heart week-long tribute.  I hope you have enjoyed, ordered your stamp set and are anxiously awaiting its arrival so you can start making beautiful creations like the ones I have shared.

Be sure to stop back by next week.  I will be sharing the cards made at our Demo Diva Night this month!


AN OPEN HEART STAMP SET!


This gorgeous creation was made by Julie Gearinger.  You can see more of her artwork HERE .  I really like how relaxed and calming this card is.  It is comforting just to look at it and enjoy!

Thursday, August 20, 2015

ANOTHER GORGEOUS AN OPEN HEART CARD!


Today's card comes from Sonja Knaisch.  You can find her blog HERE.   I really like the elegant look she achieved without a lot of muss and fuss coloring.   AND she has added a matching envelope; which I love.  The envelope is just a little something extra to let you know what's inside is going to be really awesome!

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

FEATURING AN OPEN HEART!


Today's An Open Heart selection is from Sara Hoogendoorn over at www.simplysarastampin.blogspot.com  I love the way she colored the bird with the white stripe and then added the water coloring at the bottom.  It really softens the image and makes it look warm and inviting!

NEW WEEKLY DEAL TIME!

There are too many great things on sale this week to pick a favorite.  I have wanted the bow builder punch, but just kept putting off purchasing it; and how many embossing folders do I really need? Those buttons are beautiful, but you can't mail them.......  well, now that these things are on sale, no more excuses.   It's time to save some money!!!


Tuesday, August 18, 2015

MORE AN OPEN HEART!


Here is a "bonus" post today.  Another card from Lisa Young over at www.addinkandstamp.blogspot.com  I love how she watercolored this card!!


AN OPEN HEART FOR THE HOLIDAYS!


With the holidays around the corner, I thought I would start off the "An Open Heart" stamp set week with a card from Lisa Young over at www.addinkandstamp.blogspot.com  I love Lisa's cards because she has an elegant yet simple style that I like to think mirrors my own style a bit!

Monday, August 17, 2015

ON OVERLOAD!

I figured after a few days back home I would be all settled in and back on track.  For some reason, that has not been the case.  Perhaps the heat has gotten to me.  I am slowly getting back on track, though.  This week is extremely busy with doctor's appointments and my boss coming back from vacation....  but I hate to have my faithful blog followers suffer, so I am again picking a stamp set from the catalog to highlight this week, and I will share lots of cards made by other demonstrators that helped me to fall in love with the stamp set.

This week the stamp set will be An Open Heart.

An Open Heart Clear-Mount Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!

ORDER YOUR STAMP SET HERE!

MORE SNEAK PEEKS!


Here is another card I made with my Holiday Catalog goodies!  For this card I used the new Curvy Corner Trio Punch and the Christmas Greetings Thinlits Dies along with the Holly Jolly Greetings stamp set.  This Holiday Catalog is the best.  I had to place a second order already.  Now if I could only find some way to fit more card making time in!!

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

REASON FOR THE SEASON!


Here is another sneak peek from the Holiday Catalog.  For this card I used the new Boughs and Berries Embossing Folder (my new favorite embossing folder), the Reason for the Season stamp set and the Christmas Greeting Thinlits Dies.  I made the "peace" with the sparkling diamonds paper, and it is so beautiful in real life!

You can order from the Holiday Catalog beginning September 1st.  Need Holiday Catalog goodies before  then, consider becoming a Rubber Room Rambler and enjoy the perk of pre ordering!  Your Starter Kit can be products from the Holiday Catalog!!

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

WEEKLY DEALS!


It's that time once again.  New weekly deals.  Remember, they only last one week, and they are available "while  supplies last"!

SNOWMAN FOR DIVA NIGHT


This is a sneak peek of the card I will be sharing with the Divas this month.  It uses the Snow Place stamp set from the  Holiday mini, along with the Holly Jolly Greetings stamp set from the Holiday Mini.  I purchased both of these items in a "bundle" and saved even more.  Pre order from the catalogs is one of the most awesome perks of being a demonstrator!!

Monday, August 10, 2015

HOLIDAY CATALOG DELIVERY!


I got my Holiday Catalog pre order, and I even made a little time this past weekend to do some playing with my new toys.  Nothing makes me more excited than a box from Stampin' Up!  Be sure to check back and see what I made.

Thursday, August 6, 2015

COTTON PAPER FLOWERS!

I shared these cute little boxes with flowers made out of the Cotton Paper.  If you haven't tried this paper yet, you need to put it on your list of must-have items.  It is the perfect weight and texture to make beautiful flowers with.  It comes in colors to match the Cherry on Top Designers Series Paper.

Cherry on Top Cotton Paper Assortment  by Stampin' Up!

PLACE YOUR ORDER HERE!

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

BEAUTIFUL SUMMER SILHOUETTES THANKS!

This is Keri's Diva share.  She used the Summer Silhouettes stamp set to make this card, and the stamp set includes the little design at the bottom, which looks like Designer Series Paper.  Can you say clever....

Summer Silhouettes Clear-Mount Stamp Set by Stampin' Up!


Tuesday, August 4, 2015

LOVE THIS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER!

This is the card Linda shared with us on Diva night, and I love how she used all the Designer Series Paper to give little pops of color and lots of texture and dimension.  The little punched flower with the "bling" is the perfect accent.  This is the Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack.
Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack  by Stampin' Up!
ORDER YOUR PAPER STACK HERE!

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