Create an Easel Card with Brian Pilling

I hope you enjoy this Stampin' Up! video with Brian Pilling showing you how to create an Easel Card. I am anxious to make my own Easel Card. How about you? If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

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Shelly

Sale-a-Bration Starts Today!

Hello,

Whoo~Hoo! Sale~a~Bration starts today! January 24th ~ March 31st, 2012 See below how you can receive FREE product during Sale~a~Bration:

Hostesses

Hostess Bundle Details:

The Hostess Bundle includes the products found on pages 6-7 of the Sale-A-Bration brochure, including

• Fresh Vintage stamp set (wood- or clear-mount)
• Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper
• Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack

During SALE~A~BRATION JOIN STAMPIN' UP! FOR JUST $125 AND ALSO GET A FREE PAPER PACK OR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD EVERY MONTH FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR! I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU JOIN MY TEAM! STAMPIN' UP! IS AN AMAZING COMPANY!



Customers may choose any one product from the Sale~a~Bration brochure for every $50 you spend. Several great items to choose from.


CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SALE~A~BRATION BROCHURE.

Click here to view my Stampin' Up! website 24 hrs. a day.

Please let me know if you have any questions! I would love to share Stampin' Up! with you and your friends!

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Shelly

Apothecary Art

Hello,
My card today uses products out of the New Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog. I am LOVIN' this catalog! I started off by using the new Twitterpated Designer Series Paper. This paper pack has 12 sheets total; 2 each of 6 double-sided designs. I also used 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon, pearls, brads and the Ticket Corner punch.

Here is the new stamp set I used: Apothecary Art
And check out these NEW Framelits Dies: Labels Collection
(These Label Collection Framelits Dies coordinates with the Apothecary Art stamp set) How cool is that?
If you have any questions on any of these products, please let me know. I would love to mail you a copy of this NEW Occasions Mini Catalog. Please let me know if you would like to receive your own FREE copy today!

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Shelly

Happy Birthday

Hello,

I hope you had a wonderful holiday. I don't know about you, but it seems like Christmas came and went so fast this year. It is always such a busy time but I love everything about it!

This is another card that I made to display at the Holiday Bazaar. It was very simple to put together. The most work on this card was using 3 Stampin' Up! punches. I love Stampin' Up! punches! Simple to use, yet they can really add detail to your project.

All Stampin' Up! products used:

Soft Suede card stock #115318
Sahara Sand card stock #121043
Naturals White card stock #102316
Well Scripted stamp set (retired...sorry) but, you could use any greeting!
Scallop Trim Border punch #118402
Butterfly punch #119848
Boho Blossoms punch #119858
Metallic Brads #119741
Stampin' Dimensionals #104430

Take a look at my on-line store. You can shop here 24 hrs. a day! Please let me know if you have any questions! I love teaching and sharing everything about card making & scrapbooking!

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Shelly

Winter Post

Hello,

I hope you are not tired of seeing Christmas projects on my blog. This is the last Christmas project that I will post until next season. I just want to share my Christmas card that I gave out this year. I totally cased this card from Kathy @ Stamping Still. I first saw this card on Tiffany Bauer's (my up-line) blog. Each Sunday, Tiffany posts other Stampin' Up! demonstrators projects that she has found to be inspiring and/or joy! You can check out Tiffany's "My Crafty Picks" here. I have had the honor of being featured on Tiffany's "My Crafty Picks" a couple of times. (Thanks Tiffany!) Check out her blog to see a lot of talent from these demonstrators.

Products used on this card:

Winter Post stamp set: #111780
Four the Holidays stamp set: wood mount #116921
Soft Suede card stock: #115318
Naturals White card stock: #102316
Framed Tulips Embossing Folder: #121809
Stampin' Up! Inks and brads

Please let me know if you have any questions!

I received a box full of new Stampin' Up! goodies yesterday, so please come back to visit soon. I am excited to show you some projects using the new SU products coming out in the new Occasions Mini Catalog January 4th!

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Shelly

Holiday Stocking Gift Card Holders

Hello,

I hope everyone had a great Christmas. I had a wonderful time spending Christmas with my family! Today we are heading to the hospital to welcome our 4th grandbaby into this world. I am so excited to meet baby Levi!

These stockings were made using the Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die. I made these into gift card holders.

Products used:

Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die #124098
Bells & Boughs stamp set: clear mount #121142 wood mount #120831
Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder #120175
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine #113439
Scallop Trim Border punch #118402
Snowflake punch #119852
Boho Blossoms punch #119858
Stampin' Up! ribbons, brads, inks and card stock

The new Occasions Mini Catalog begins January 4th. I'm so excited about this new mini catalog. So many new & awesome products that I can't wait to share with you! Also remember that Stampin' Up! Sale~a~Bration begins January 24th. Call or e-mail me to schedule your Workshop today! I would love to share Stampin' Up! with you and your friends.

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Shelly

Season's Greetings

Hello,

Here is another card that I made for the Holiday Bazaar. One thing that I love about Stampin' Up! is that you can purchase stamp sets and punches that coordinate. Plus....Stampin' Up! takes the guess work out of trying to match your inks, card stock, dsp, ribbons, buttons, brads, and etc, because SU has done that job for us!

The Stitched Stockings stamp set that I used on this card was punched out using the coordinating Stocking Builder Punch. Now how easy is that....stamp then punch. This stamp set & punch are in the Holiday Mini Catalog and are available until January 3, 2012. We just received word from Stampin' Up! that one of the most popular items in the current Holiday Mini will not be carried over to the brand new Idea Book & Catalog that comes out July 1st, 2012!! That popular item would be the Stocking Builder Punch. If you have thought about purchasing this punch at a later date, you might want to order one now before they are gone. You can contact me to place your order or visit my on~line store by clicking here.

You can also view another card that I made using this stamp set & punch by clicking here.

I am working on a schedule and designing some classes to offer to you after the first of the year. Please let me know if you would be interested in Scrapbook or Cardmaking classes. Watch for upcoming details!

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Shelly

Jolly Bingo Bits

Hello,

I finally had some free time to upload a few of my projects that I have made recently. Today's card is one that I made for a recent Holiday Bazaar. I have a few other items that I will share in upcoming posts, so come back soon to visit.

All Stampin' Up! products were used:

Cherry Cobbler card stock #119685
Always Artichoke card stock #105119
Naturals White card stock #102316
Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper #124002
Lace Ribbon Border punch #122362
Snow Burst Embossing Folder #124096
1" Circle punch #119868
1-1/4" Circle punch #119861
1-3/4" Scallop Circle punch #119854
Jolly Bingo Bits stamp set: wood mount #120857 clear mount #121187

Don't forget about Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack Blitz ~ Up to 80% off! You can check it out by visiting my on-line store here.

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Shelly

Clearance Rack Blitz

While Supplies Last:


Dates: December 15, 2011-January 5, 2012

Nearly 200 new Clearance Rack items are being added to the Online Store at discounts up to 80 percent off retail--while supplies last!

You must take a look at my on-line store to see all of the GREAT Stampin' Up! products on sale. Punches, Ribbons, Paper, 12 X 12 albums, buttons, brads, Big Shot Dies and Tons more!

Please let me know if you have any questions!

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Shelly

MIA

Hello,
I wanted to pop in to say that I'm sorry for Missing In Action lately. Please don't give up on visiting my blog! These last few weeks have been soooo busy! My daughter, son~in~law and two grandbabies have been searching for a new place to live, so they have stayed with us & kept us company for the last two months. They found a home last week and moved out on their own. It just seems so strange to come home in the evening and them not being here. We have also been short handed at work, so I have been working some overtime, plus I have been working in the evenings on items for a Christmas Bazaar.

I have some new projects complete, I just need to get them uploaded so that I can share them with you. So....PLEASE come back soon to visit!

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Shelly

Hot Holiday Deals

Hello,

Check out Stampin' Up! Hot Holiday Deals. Get up to 60% off Stampin' Up! products November 21st-30th only. Get 20% off Simply Scored and Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps November 21st only! Check out these great deals on my Stampin' Up! website. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

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Shelly

A Merry Christmas Holiday Stocking

Hello,

Last Saturday I went with several friends to Louisville, KY to a Stampin' Up! Regional meeting. We had such a great time! Lots of training, ideas and just good ole' friendships. At every Stampin' Up! event we always have the opportunity to take cards to swap with other SU demonstrators. I really enjoy doing this because there are so many talented demonstrators that I always come home with a lot of new ideas. The above stockings were my swaps that I took this year. I made 50 of these stockings, so I came home with that many swaps in return.

It's a little hard to see in this picture, but I ran my stockings through the Big Shot with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. I think this Embossing Folder made these stockings a little vintage looking. I was happy with the way they turned out. (If you click on the image you can get a closer look)

**These stockings can be used as a Christmas card or they make a great gift card holder.

Products used:
Naturals White Card Stock, Bravo Burgundy Card Stock, Old Olive Card Stock, Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die, Bells & Boughs stamp set, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Scallop Trim Border punch, Snowflake punch, Boho Blossoms punch, Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon and Silver Brads.

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Shelly

Season's Greetings

Hello,

Sorry it has been almost 2 weeks since I have posted a project on my blog. This card that I posted today uses the Stitched Stockings stamp set & the coordinating punch. I LOVE that Stampin' Up! has stamp sets and punches that coordinate! It makes creating a project really easy!

Products used on this card:

Always Artichoke card stock, Cherry Cobbler card stock, Naturals White card stock, Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper, Always Artichoke Classic Ink pad, Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink pad, Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad, Stitched Stockings Stamp Set, Curly Cute stamp set, Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine, Decorative Label punch, Stocking Builder punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, Basic Pearls and Mini Jingle Bells.

You can find these great products in the Holiday Mini Catalog and in my on-line store. You can shop my on-line store 24 hrs a day by clicking here.

As always....if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask! I LOVE to teach and share Stampin' Up!

Don't forget.....When you join my team this month, you will get a FREE Big Shot, or $100 in product!! I would LOVE to have you join my team!! Just ask me how.

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Shelly

Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps by Stampin' Up!

Hello,

I wanted to share this video by Stampin' Up! about our Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps.

The easy-to-use cookie stamp has a solid wood handle with three interchangeable stamp images: a heart, a jack-o-lantern, and a snowflake.

Just make your favorite shortbread cookie dough (or one of the two included recipes) and stamp away! Create beautiful, hand-stamped cookies in a flash. The stamp images are completely food-safe and child-friendly.

If you would like to get your own Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps, visit my on-line store here. Please let me know if you have any questions!

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Shelly

An Offer to 'Die' For!

Hello,

In this video featuring Stampin' Up! CEO Shelli Gardner, she shares the AWESOME promotion that is going on now until the end of October. If you have been thinking of becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, NOW is the time to join! Whether you want to be a Hobby Demonstrator or a Business Demonstrator, Stampin' Up! will welcome you to the family! I would LOVE to have you join my team! Click here to read more on the FREE Big Shot Offer. If you are ready to start an exciting business with Stampin' Up! then click here to join my team! (once you are on my SU website, click on Join The Fun tab and this page will walk you through the steps to joining.) I LOVE Stampin' Up! and I know you will too!

I just received a box of Stampin' Up! products yesterday, so watch my blog this week for some new projects.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

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Have a great day!
Shelly

Stamping 411 ~ Sketch Challenge 222

Hello,

I have so much fun with sketches! I decided to play along with the Sketch Challenge over at Stamping 411. If you like sketches as much as I do, then check this site out! These ladies are very talented!

Here is my take on this sketch. Let me know what you think:

Products used on this card are all from Stampin' Up!

Pumpkin Pie card stock, Basic Black card stock, Very Vanilla card stock, Greeting Card Kids stamp set, Dark & Dreary stamp set, Tiny Tags stamp set, Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Lace Ribbon Border punch, Jewelry Tag punch, 1" Circle punch, Ovals Die, Spider Web Embossing Folder, Vintage Trinkets, Neutrals brads, Classic Stampin' Ink Pads and Aqua Painter.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

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Shelly

~ FREE BIG SHOT ~

Hello,

I want to share this AWESOME Promotion that Stampin' Up! is offering October 1-31, 2011.

Join Stampin' Up! during the month of October and receive a FREE Big Shot (or up to $100 in FREE Stampin' Up! products) when you purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit and join my team! Whether you join Stampin' Up! as a Business Demonstrator or join to support your habit as a Hobby Demonstrator, Stampin' Up! will welcome you with open arms!! You can click here to read more about this AWESOME Promotion.

I would LOVE to have you join my team! Click here to order your Starter Kit...Look for the "Join The Fun" button. Please let me know if I can answer any questions you may have!



Also, check out the CLEARANCE RACK. Stampin' Up! has just added more great products in this section. Save up to 60% on select items, but only while supplies last, so hurry while your selection is good! Clearance merchandise may only be purchased through an on-line order. You can shop on-line here. Click on "Product", then "Shop Now", then look for "Clearance Rack" on the left side.

Once again, please let me know if I can answer any questions!

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Shelly

Thank You ~ Baby Card

Hello,

My daughter is expecting and her place of employment had a baby shower for her recently. She came to me asking for a "Thank You" baby card, so this is what I came up with. If you follow my blog, this card may look familiar. I actually made another baby card almost identical to this one and posted it earlier. You can see it here. I did change the greeting by replacing the banner in the previous card with this Jewelry Tag punched greeting.

(Sorry for the poor lighting)

I started off with Pool Party card stock as my card base. I then used Whisper White card stock and ran it through the Big Shot using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder. I used Tiny Tags stamp set to make the banner and then punched this out using the coordinating Jewelry Tag punch. The little duck is stamp with Easy Events stamp set and then I colored in the image using Pool Party & Daffodil Delight ink pads and the Aqua-Painter. I punched the duck image out using 1 3/4" Circle punch. Then I ran Pool Party card stock through the Big Shot using the Tasteful Trim Die. I added 1/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon and Brads. I then used White Baker's Twine to tie my banner together, then I added Basic Pearls.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

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Shelly

Snow Much Fun Money Card

Hello,

I came across a video back sometime ago on YouTube on how to make this Money Card. I wish I knew who to give credit to for making this video, because it is such a great idea! I kept the base of my card the same as the video, but I completely changed the rest of my card. I LOVE this stamp set called Snow Much Fun. Just think how cute this stamp set would be to use on your winter scrapbook pages!

Here is what the inside looks like:
(Before giving this card away, I would stamp a sentiment and decorate the inside a little more. I just wanted to show you the basic card.)


Supplies used:

Cherry Cobbler card stock, Always Artichoke card stock, Whisper White card stock, Regals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack, Snow Much Fun stamp set, Tiny Tags stamp set, Jewelry Tag punch, Corner punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, 1-3/8" Circle punch, Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Vintage Trinkets, Silver Brads and Classic Stampin' Ink Pads.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

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Shelly

SQSC 4

Hello,

Happy Friday! I decided to play along with another sketch for today's card. The sketch above came from Stampin Queen's Sketch Challenge. My Upline, Tiffany Bauer was asked to join the Stampin Queen's Design Team. Tiffany is so excited to be part of this team! You can check out their site here.

Here is my take on this week's sketch. Let me know what you think! (You can click on the image to get a closer look!)


All Stampin' Up! products were used on this card:

Always Artichoke card stock
Cherry Cobbler card stock
Whisper White card stock
Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack Regals Collection
Snow Much Fun stamp set
Curly Cute stamp set
Tiny Tags stamp set
Jewelry Tag punch
Snowflake punch
3/16" Corner punch
Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine
Silver Brads
Classic Stampin' Ink Pads
Dazzling Diamonds

Thanks for stopping by today!
Have a great weekend!
Shelly