Nutz about Stamping

Card Map: Flight of the Butterfly

It has been a while since I have participated in a Chat & Challenge but I did so last night and had so much fun. There was 17 of us online, chatting about our local weather, updating on family and holiday plans and sharing our excitement about the upcoming Stampin' Up! Leadership conference in January.

This time our card map challenge was a bit different. It was an actual card that was presented. We had to take a look at that card and then come up with our own creation following the "map" of the original card.

Here's the "map":

 

This one kind of threw me for a bit because I kept focusing on the images on this card. But after chatting for a while and learning that our challenge was a spring theme for a card, I got my stamping mojo back and created this card:

 

I decided to have my card have a side opening to add a little pizzaz and to be a bit different. I used my Big Shot and new punches to add some texture and eye appeal and then the Butterfly punch on Basic Black and Pretty in Pink to create a butterfly with a shadow layer underneath. The top right corner seemed a bit naked so I added two punched hearts for a final touch. 

Stamp Set: Flight of the Butterfly

Card stock: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Basic Black

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Perfect Polka Dot impressions folder,Butterfly punch,Small Heart punch,Scallop Trim border punch

So the next time you are struggling to create a hand-stamped card, take a look at the cards in the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog or the mini catalog and look at them as a "map" idea. Then look at the stamping supplies you have and see what you can create. Or, do what I did with the card map on this blog post and share your new card with me!

Scalloped Heart of Hearts Valentine Card

Today I need to decide which card to take to swap at Stampin' Up!s Leadership conference in January and I need your help!

I will be winging my way to sunny, warm (I hope!) Phoenix for this three day conference. While there, I will take Leadership classes, have fun making projects using new stamp set and accessories, connect with demonstrator friends in Canada and other parts of the US, and see tons of displays featuring new ideas to bring back for you!

One fun part of any conference put on by Stampin' Up! is card swapping. Usually I take about 60 card fronts to swap with other demonstrators. I make 60 of the same card front and and when I meet up with other demonstrators, we swap cards - in the airport, on the plane, in the hotel, and, yes, at the conference. 

On Sunday I posted a Love You Much card which is one choice to make for my swap.

Here's a second card idea I created. Take a look and then place your vote: Which card should I swap at Leadership? Vote for your favorite on the right hand side bar of this website! Let's see which card is the favorite choice for my Leadership card swap.

 

Scalloped Heart of Hearts Valentine Card

Stamp set: Well Scripted

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Card stock: Real Red, Very Vanilla, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Sending Love Specialty designer series paper

Accessories: Big Shot, Platform, Standard Cutting plates, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits die, Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Horizontal Slot punch

You have until January 3rd to place your vote! Have fun with my poll and I can't wait to show you all the card swaps and new rubber stamping and scrapbooking ideas I will get at the conference.

I {Heart} Hearts

Here's another cute Valentine's card that I made when on my all expenses paid trip to PA a couple of weeks ago. A couple of products I used are your Sneak Peek into the brand new Occasions mini catalog.

My All About Stamping Team is coming over tonight to make this card and several others so they will have lots of card ideas to share with their customers.

  

I {Heart} Hearts Card

Stamp set: I {Heart} Hearts #118571 (new in Occasions mini catalog!)

Card stock: Whisper White, Real Red

Punches: Pinking Hearts border #117649 (new in Occasions mini catalog!), Full Heart punch

Ink: Real Red

Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals (the middle heart is raised)

This is a great time to join my team and become a demonstrator. You get 30% off your first order and with Sale-a-Bration right around the corner, all your friends will be calling you to book their parties so they can earn FREE stamp sets and accessories.

Call me today to learn more about becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator or save the date for my Opportunity Night on January 18th at 7:00 pm.

I {Love} Love card

Did you know that you can create a card using images on a Jumbo Wheel? Yes, you can. In the brand new Occasions mini catalog (has yours arrived yet?) there are two fabulous new Jumbo Wheels and I used one of them, I {Love} Love, to create this 3x3 card:

 

I only inked up part of the wheel and carefully rolled the inked part on a scrap piece of Whisper White card stock. Then I added the Timeless Type alphabet capital "U" that I created using my Big Shot and added a brand new heart stamp from the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set, also in the Occasions mini catalog.

And that Perfect Polka Dots background? Again, from the Occasions mini - a new Textured Impressions embossing folder!

I {Love} Love the new mini catalog:

 

Contact me to book a party and I will show you and your friends all the fabulous new stamp sets and accessories coming your way in January!

Sundays with Sizzix: Love You Much Valentine Card

Introducing brand new product from the brand new Occasions Mini Catalog and the brand new Sale-a-Bration mini catalog to make this super cute and super easy Valentine's Day card:

 

  

Love You Much Card

Stamp set: Love You Much #113756

Card stock: Basic Black (4 ¼ x 11"), Whisper White (scraps; 4 x 5 ¼" for inside of card), Pretty in Pink (3 x 4 ¼" and scraps)

Ink: Basic Black, Soft Subtles Watercolor Wonder Crayons (I used the Pretty in Pink crayon)

Punches: Scallop Trim border #118402 (FREE with a $50 purchase!), Small Heart punch (new!) #117193, Scallop Circle punch #109043

Accessories: Big Shot, Platform, Standard Cutting plates, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions embossing folder (new!) #117335, Basic Black 5/8" Satin Ribbon (new!) #11728, Snail Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals (used under the Hugs and Kisses scallop image), Mini Glue dots

 

And now for the video tutorial. Enjoy!

 

Contact me today to book your Sale-a-bration party! You and your friends can earn free fabulous new product just with a $50 order!

A Brand New Year

Now that Christmas is over (and was a wonderful day spent with friends and family!) my thoughts turn to New Year's Eve and the new year ahead. There are only a few days left to enjoy all the stamps and accessories in the Holiday mini catalog and today's post features A Brand New Year, found on page 31. I love that Stampin' Up! has come out with single stamps and this one caught my eye right away.

Here's the card I created using A Brand New Year:

 

I wish you could see my card up close. I used Crystal Effects on the champagne glass and this 3D effect adds some special shine and dimension to the stamped image. Don't recognize the polka dot background? I used a printed window sheet in Night and Day Specialty designer series paper, also in the Holiday mini on page 11. Can you tell how much I am going to miss all these products?

This card was so quick and easy to create! Why not try it at home this week to give to someone special on New Year's Eve? And don't forget to contact me to place a last minute order for the Holiday mini products, only available until January 4th!

Merry Christmas!

From my family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!

Enjoy your family and friends, have safe travels and bring back lots of wonderful memories to last for the coming year.

Holiday hugs,

Terri and Sam

Merry Card

Christmas is tomorrow and maybe you need one last quick and easy card to enclose with a special gift for a special someone. Here's one designed by Stampin' Up! artists:

 

Merry Card (3x3")

Stamps: BERRY CHRISTMAS STAMP SET	Paper: Card Stock Old Olive 8 1/2X11 Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11 Card Stock Real Red 8 1/2X11 Card Stock Textured Earth Elements 12 X 12
Ink Stampin Write Marker Real Red Stampin Write Marker Chocolate Chip Stampin Write Marker Old Olive CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD CRUSHED CURRY	Accessories: Punch 1 Inch Circle Library Clips - Mini Punch 1 3/4 Inch Circle

Instructions:

1. Color stem and leaves image with Old Olive and Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write markers and stamp on Whisper White card stock (2-3/8" x 2-3/8"). Stamp berries image in Real Red ink. Adhere card stock to Real Red card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

2. Punch hole in Chocolate Chip textured card stock (2-1/2" x 2-1/2") using 1-3/4" Circle punch, and attach to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

3. Stamp bird image in Crushed Curry ink on Whisper White card stock, cut out, and adhere to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

4. Color “Merry” from “Make merry” stamp using Old Olive Stampin’ Write marker, and stamp on Old Olive card stock. Punch out using 1" Circle punch. Attach clip to circle, and adhere to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Happy Christmas Eve!

Ten Terrific Temptations

In order to kick start Sale-a-Bration, I have come up with TEN TERRIFIC TEMPTATIONS!

Everyone will be anxious to get their hands on New Merchandise, so I want to reward those of you hosting a party with EXTRA FREE MERCHANDISE! Here’s how it works:

If you have a Stampin’ Up! Party on one of my selected dates in January/February, you will get the already terrific free merchandise that Stampin’ Up! offers. For example, for a $500 party, you will get the Idea Book and Catalog, 2-3 new hostess stamp sets, and $60 in merchandise of your chose. PLUS, I am adding in more free merchandise for the hostess, based on who books their party first, second, third, etc.

If you Book First, receive $40 extra in merchandise of your choice at your party.
Book Second, receive $38 extra
Book Third, receive $35 extra
Book Fourth, receive $32 extra
Book Fifth, receive $30 extra
Book Sixth, receive $28 extra
Book Seventh, receive $25 extra
Book Eighth, receive $22 extra
Book Ninth, receive $20 extra
Book Tenth, receive $18 extra

PLUS, if you get three bookings at your party, I will give you, the hostess an additional 10% of your party total in FREE merchandise! We’re talking some serious dollars here!

Also, if all ten dates are booked and all hostesses hold their parties, all ten hostesses will receive 1 yard of each of the new Satin ribbon! And all hostesses will be invited to my July Hostess Appreciation event – be the first to get a new catalog for FREE along with FREE make-n-takes featuring new stamp sets and accessories!

Here are the dates:

January 16, 17, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, February 5, 7. Only new parties booked on these dates are eligible, catalog parties are not eligible. All parties will have the same projects (using new stamp sets and accessories!) or else I won’t be able to keep up!

Potential FREE Merchandise (based on $500 in sales at your party): Idea Book ($10 - pass this on to a friend if you already have a book); 2-3 hostess stamp sets ($47); merchandise of your choice from Stampin’ Up! ($60); bonus from me for picking one of my dates ($18-40); 10% more merchandise from me for three bookings ($50); Sell-a-Bration stamp set ($20) for a total of:

$227 in FREE MERCHANDISE!
How is that for a way to stock your stamping pantry?

Call or email me NOW to get your date reserved. If none of the above dates work for you, contact me to work something out. Have some winter fun with your friends. Everyone is a winner!

Terri Walker
Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
(919) 518-0607                   [email protected]

In order to kick start Sale-a-Bration, I have come up with TEN TERRIFIC TEMPTATIONS!

Everyone will be anxious to get their hands on New Merchandise, so I want to reward those of you hosting a party with EXTRA FREE MERCHANDISE! Here’s how it works:

If you have a Stampin’ Up! Party on one of my selected dates in January/February, you will get the already terrific free merchandise that Stampin’ Up! offers. For example, for a $500 party, you will get the Idea Book and Catalog, 2-3 new hostess stamp sets, and $60 in merchandise of your chose. PLUS, I am adding in more free merchandise for the hostess, based on who books their party first, second, third, etc.

If you Book First, receive $40 extra in merchandise of your choice at your party.
Book Second, receive $38 extra
Book Third, receive $35 extra
Book Fourth, receive $32 extra
Book Fifth, receive $30 extra
Book Sixth, receive $28 extra
Book Seventh, receive $25 extra
Book Eighth, receive $22 extra
Book Ninth, receive $20 extra
Book Tenth, receive $18 extra

PLUS, if you get three bookings at your party, I will give you, the hostess an additional 10% of your party total in FREE merchandise! We’re talking some serious dollars here!

Also, if all ten dates are booked and all hostesses hold their parties, all ten hostesses will receive 1 yard of each of the new Satin ribbon! And all hostesses will be invited to my July Hostess Appreciation event – be the first to get a new catalog for FREE along with FREE make-n-takes featuring new stamp sets and accessories!

Here are the dates:

January 16, 17, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, February 5, 7. Only new parties booked on these dates are eligible, catalog parties are not eligible. All parties will have the same projects (using new stamp sets and accessories!) or else I won’t be able to keep up!

Potential FREE Merchandise (based on $500 in sales at your party): Idea Book ($10 - pass this on to a friend if you already have a book); 2-3 hostess stamp sets ($47); merchandise of your choice from Stampin’ Up! ($60); bonus from me for picking one of my dates ($18-40); 10% more merchandise from me for three bookings ($50); Sell-a-Bration stamp set ($20) for a total of:

$227 in FREE MERCHANDISE!
How is that for a way to stock your stamping pantry?

Call or email me NOW to get your date reserved. If none of the above dates work for you, contact me to work something out. Have some winter fun with your friends. Everyone is a winner!

Terri Walker
Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
(919) 518-0607                   [email protected]

In order to kick start Sale-a-Bration, I have come up with TEN TERRIFIC TEMPTATIONS!

Everyone will be anxious to get their hands on New Merchandise, so I want to reward those of you hosting a party with EXTRA FREE MERCHANDISE! Here’s how it works:

If you have a Stampin’ Up! Party on one of my selected dates in January/February, you will get the already terrific free merchandise that Stampin’ Up! offers. For example, for a $500 party, you will get the Idea Book and Catalog, 2-3 new hostess stamp sets, and $60 in merchandise of your chose. PLUS, I am adding in more free merchandise for the hostess, based on who books their party first, second, third, etc.

If you Book First, receive $40 extra in merchandise of your choice at your party.
Book Second, receive $38 extra
Book Third, receive $35 extra
Book Fourth, receive $32 extra
Book Fifth, receive $30 extra
Book Sixth, receive $28 extra
Book Seventh, receive $25 extra
Book Eighth, receive $22 extra
Book Ninth, receive $20 extra
Book Tenth, receive $18 extra

PLUS, if you get three bookings at your party, I will give you, the hostess an additional 10% of your party total in FREE merchandise! We’re talking some serious dollars here!

Also, if all ten dates are booked and all hostesses hold their parties, all ten hostesses will receive 1 yard of each of the new Satin ribbon! And all hostesses will be invited to my July Hostess Appreciation event – be the first to get a new catalog for FREE along with FREE make-n-takes featuring new stamp sets and accessories!

Here are the dates:

January 16, 17, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, February 5, 7. Only new parties booked on these dates are eligible, catalog parties are not eligible. All parties will have the same projects (using new stamp sets and accessories!) or else I won’t be able to keep up!

Potential FREE Merchandise (based on $500 in sales at your party): Idea Book ($10 - pass this on to a friend if you already have a book); 2-3 hostess stamp sets ($47); merchandise of your choice from Stampin’ Up! ($60); bonus from me for picking one of my dates ($18-40); 10% more merchandise from me for three bookings ($50); Sell-a-Bration stamp set ($20) for a total of:

$227 in FREE MERCHANDISE!
How is that for a way to stock your stamping pantry?

Call or email me NOW to get your date reserved. If none of the above dates work for you, contact me to work something out. Have some winter fun with your friends. Everyone is a winner!

Terri Walker
Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
(919) 518-0607                   [email protected]

Joy Banner

I have seen so many cute holiday banners that this year I was determined to create my own; so that's what I did this morning as I was up bright and early!

Having a Big Shot makes projects so quick and easy and this project was no exception - 15 minutes max:

 

Joy Banner

Stamp set: none

Ink: Soft Suede (sponge around coaster outside edges)

Card stock: Christmas Cocoa designer series paper pieces (4 x 4" and 2 3/4 x 2 3/4"), Chocolate Chip scraps

Accessories: coasters (4 x 4"), Big Shot, Serif Essentials Alphabet #113464, corner rounder punch, Real Red 5/8" ribbon, Snail Adhesive, Soft Suede Polka-dot Ribbon, Mistletoe Ribbon #116792 (retiring January 4th)

Wouldn't this make a cute gift idea for your Christmas Day hostess? Or have your kids help you make this banner and give it to Grandma on Christmas Day. I ordered the coasters in bulk from an online company but you can always drop into your local pub and ask for some for free. Cover both sides with designer series paper, and presto: a cost effective and very cute gift idea!

Gifts of Christmas

Happy First Day of Winter! Need a wintry looking card idea? Read on!

When I was in PA on that all expenses paid trip I told you about, I saw many card samples created by teammates that absolutely "wowed" me. These samples were on display so that I could copy them to bring fresh new ideas back to you. Many of you have told me that you could never be a demonstrator because you are not creative but you really need to know that you don't have to be creative at all. If you can take a card and copy it, you would make a GREAT Stampin' Up! demonstrator!Being on a team means supporting each other, both with creative and business ideas.

This is a card that I copied with a twist. It is not an exact replica - I added the Rich Razzleberry ribbon for my own personal touch. You may not be able to see it, but the dove has Dazzling Diamonds glitter on it which really packs that "wow" factor:

 

Stamp Set: Gifts of Christmas

Card stock: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Polka-dot Ribbon, Eyelet border punch, 2 Way Glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter

If you would like to learn more about becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, save January 18th on your calendar and attend my Opportunity Night. This is a FREE information evening where you can ask questions, win prizes and do a bit of stamping too!

Sundays with Sizzix: Delightful Decorations Treat Bag

This quick and easy treat bag takes so little time to create; you can make several in an afternoon.

  

 

Delightful Decorations Treat Bag

Stamp set: Delightful Decorations #116517 (retiring January 4^th)

Card stock: Garden Green (4 ½ x 5"), Whisper White scraps, Merry Moments designer series paper (1 x 3 ½")

Ink: Real Red, Garden Green Classic pads

Accessories: Big Shot, Standard cutting plates, Top Note BIGZ die, Ornament punch #116794 (retiring January 4^th), Bold Brights brads, Paper Piercing tool and pad, Stampin' Dimensionals, Snail adhesive, Small cello bag #103104 (50 per pkg), candy treats or other bag filler, stapler

 

And now for the video tutorial. Enjoy!

 

Contact me to place an order for the supplies used to make this cute project: [email protected] or order through my online system, open 24/7! Click here to access online ordering, then click on "Shop Now".

Dasher Card

Dasher must be the most popular stamp set of 2009 for Stampin' Up! And here's a card created by one of my customers which should show you why it is such a popular stamp set:

 

Laurie first inked up the En Francais background stamp set using Champagne Mist shimmer paint and stamped it onto the Very Vanilla background. Then she stamped the Dasher, Short & Sweet, and Lovely as a Tree images on top. The interesting thing is that the Champagne Mist shows through the images, making the card shine beautifully in real-life. Add background layers and some gold cord (retiring on January 4th) and you have a beautiful Holiday card to send to your.........Stampin' Up! Demonstrator (me)!

And don't forget to create an inside that's just as beautiful:

 

Remember that many of the Holiday Mini catalog items will be retiring on January 4th so email me your order today! I am very excited to announce that all the Shimmer Paints will still be available once this mini retires. You won't see them listed in the Occasions mini but you will be able to purchase them.

Sweet Treat Cups

If you haven't purchased the Sweet Treat Cups from the Holiday Mini catalog yet, here's a great project idea to tempt you to do so before the catalog expires on January 4th:

 

I sure wish I could take credit for this TOO CUTE project but one of my customers, created it and gave it as a gift to her school secretary. The moment I saw Rudolph, I took a photo and asked Cathy's permission to share him with you too! 

If you have the Tulipe Die (on sale until December 22nd!), you could use this die to create the swirly antlers and our Oval and Circle punches for the eyes. Doesn't he just make you smile?

To order the Sweet Treat Cups and Tulipe die, contact me before December 22nd!

Ho Ho Ho Blocks

Here's a super cute gift idea or a craft idea just for you too! It uses our Decor Element blocks which are featured in the Holiday Mini Catalog. Remember the Holiday Mini Catalog expires on January 4th!

 

Ho ho ho Blocks
Paper: Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11 Card Stock Real Red 8 1/2X11 Ink: Shimmer Paint Champagne Mist
Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot Machine RIBBON GROSGRAIN POLKA DOT REAL RED 3/4" BIGZ ALPHABET SIMPLE LETTERS

 

Instructions:

1. Cover each side of two Décor Elements blocks with Real Red card stock (3" x 3"). Cover each side of third block with Whisper White card stock (3" x 3").
2. Cut “Ho ho” from Whisper White card stock and “Ho” from Real Red card stock using Sizzix Big Shot and Alphabet Simple Letters Bigz die.
3. Adhere Whisper White letters and winter scenes from the Holiday Mix Décor Elements to Real Red blocks.
4. Adhere Décor Elements snowflakes to Real Red blocks.
5. Adhere Real Red letters to Whisper White block.
6. Mix a few drops of Champagne Mist shimmer paint with 1 oz. of rubbing alcohol and spritz entire project.
7. When blocks are dry, tie Real Red 3/4" polka-dot grosgrain ribbon (28") around Whisper White block.

This is the perfect time to purchase our new colors of vinyl and the Timeless Type alphabet dies to run through our Big Shot to create lots of project ideas that use alphabet letters. Both are on sale until December 22nd. Contact me at [email protected] to place your order.