Friday Mashup #25

 Here is my card for the Friday Mashup. 
 I used the Letter Press for this card and found that using watercolor paper works very well. I also put a couple pieces of scrap card stock on top of the watercolor paper to get a deeper impression. You can participate in the Friday Mashup too. Just click on the blinkie below and head on over to the blog site. 

Mashup Maven

WOW. I just received an email from Terry Blais with Friday Mashup, among other things, telling me I had been selected as the Mashup Maven for the week. I am so honored to be selected. As I mentioned in the previous post, I am participating in more challenges. I am even more encouraged now.

SUO and Stamping 411 challenges

Here is my submission to the SUO and Stamping 411 challenges. The SUO challenge is Bring on the Bling and the Stamping 411 is a four layer card. I am trying to participate in more challenges to keep my creativity energized and to spend more time in my crafting area. One of my fellow demos is encouraging me also. Thanks Terry for your support, it spurs me on.

Color Challenge 303

Today I decided to participate in the Splitcoast Stampers color challenge: Night of Navy, Old Olive, and Daffodil Delight. I used buttons, DSP, and the embossing folder from the new Occasions Mini.

Mojo Monday 171

This was a fun card to make for Mojo Monday. We have several friends who have their pilots license and a couple who own their own planes, so I thought this set from the new occasions mini, would be good to have on hand. TFL.

Friday Mashup #24

Here is my card for the Friday Mashup this week. TFL.

A Christmas Gift

Here is a gift I made for a friend. I used one of those glass blocks and spray painted it with this cool paint that comes out textures red and white. My wonderful husband taught me how to do the painting. The words are from the Join in the Cheer die strip and I used the red glitter paper from the new occasions mini. TFL

Anniversary Card

I made this card for some friends who have their wedding anniversary the end of the year. I didn't use any stamps but I just had to use one of the key charms from the upcoming occasions mini. I like how it turned out and hope you enjoy it too.

Twas the Day Before My Stampin’ Up! PreOrder Came

I found this at Lorri's blog which is included at the end of the post. I am going to print this out and give it to my Mr. Brown.

Twas the Day Before My Stampin’ Up! PreOrder Came

Twas the day before my Stampin’ UP preorder came

And I was updating my blog.

Not a creature was stirring

Not even my dog.

All my swaps were laid out

On the stamp table with care

In hopes that Mr. Brown

Soon would be there.

The children were nestled

All snug in their school,

While visions of stamping

Caused me to drool!

And I, with glitter on my face

And my fingers covered with ink

Sat down to check out Stampin’ Connection

In hopes of finding a COOL link!

When out on the street

There arose such a clatter

I sprang from my computer

To see what was the matter!

My adrenaline rushed

And a truck could be heard.

Will my stamping obsession

Ever be cured?

When what to my wandering eyes

Should appear

But a big brown truck

With a large rear view mirror.

With a foxy little driver

Who drove all over the town

I knew in a moment

It must be Mr. Brown!

He was dressed in all brown

From his head to his socks

All I could think of was

MR. BROWN ROCKS!

A bundle of stamps

He had flung on his back

At this point I thought

I was going to have a heart attack!

His eyes how they twinkled

His dimples, how merry

My obsession with Mr. Brown

Is becoming quite scary!

Then onto my Stampin’ Up! boxes

Which are stacked up quite high

I can hardly even remember

All the stamp supplies I did buy!

Stamp sets! Reinkers!

And ribbons galore!

Cardstock, and buttons!

Now who could want MORE?

As I drown in my stamping goodies

And grab a coffee with cream

I suddenly realized

It was only a DREAM!

The story is over

Yes, you heard me right….

Merry Christmas to all,

And to all a creative stamping night!

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Card Swaps

Here are the card swaps from our demo meeting on Saturday.
Thanks Terry for all you do to motivate each of us.

This is the card that Karen shared with us.

This is Terry's card.

Kim made this card. It goes so well with the gift I got during our gift exchange.

This fun card was made by Amber.

Where there is bling you will find Shirley Sue. This is her card "sparkling" as usual.

This is my card. I had to use some new items from the upcoming mini. Love the seam binding.

Thanks for looking.

This is the gift I received from our demo meeting Christmas party. My upline, Kim made it. It has a battery operated candle on the inside. I "stole" it from one of the other demo's who selected it before me and I almost lost it to another demo. All in great fun.

I enjoy our demo meetings, but I have to say the Christmas one is my favorite. It is so much fun to see everyones creativity and the festive atmosphere.

I will post the cards from our exchange later.

American Ink Christmas Party

Yesterday was our demo group Christmas party at Terry's  studio. Each year we have a "Yankee" style gift exchange. This is the gift I made for the exchange. It was lots of fun and several of the gifts were "stollen" more than once. We have a wonderful group of demonstrators and enjoy gathering each month to share and encourage each other.

I will post more pics from the event later.

Welcome Cheri

I would like to welcome a long time friend to my Stampin' Up! team. Cheri Mueller has just signed up as a demonstrator, taking advantage of the  Simply Amazing Recruiting Promotion offered by Stampin' Up! through November 30.

Cheri and I have been friends for years. We met while I was teaching One Stroke painting and she was the head of education at a major craft store. We have remained friends while her husband was transferred around the US with the Navy. She and her family have now settled in Boulder City, Nevada.

If you are in the Las Vegas area and you are looking for a demonstrator, please contact Cheri. You will enjoy her energy and her creativity. For now you can find her via the demonstrator finder on the Stampin' Up! website. I will post Cheri's website address as soon as she gets it set up. Welcome Cheri!

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Card box combo

I want to thank Valita for this project of a card that opens up to be a box. I am putting tags inside the box. Visit her blog to get the directions and watch a video http://valitasfreshfolds.blogspot.com . 

The first card I made took me a while to make while I wrapped my brain around the directions but I know the next one will be easier. 

The picture below is the card closed. Thanks for looking.