Vintage Vogue Kraft

One last card (for now) created with Vintage Vogue from the Milwaukee Regional Displays!

Vintage Vogue Favorite Color Combo

Another beautiful card sample of Vintage Vogue from the displays at the Milwaukee Regional! What makes this card for me - the color combo! This is one of my favorite color combinations! I'm guessing it is Real Red, So Saffron, Old Olive and Bashful Blue. I have used different variations of this color combo...using Rose Red, Mellow Moss, and Barely Banana....much softer versions of color...but still a great combo! Sadly, Mellow Moss and Barely Banana are going away...so be sure to stock up on these favorite colors before May 31st so you can enjoy them for a little longer!

Vintage Vogue Small Flower

Another very simple card with Vintage Vogue! This card was also on display at the Milwaukee Regional. I just love seeing other people's ideas. I love this layout...I will be using it with other stamp sets as well!

Lovely Vintage Vogue

Another gorgeously simple card! This card was on display at the Milwaukee Regional...and of course I had to  take a picture so I can duplicate the card! Vintage Vogue stamp set is a favorite of mine! You only have 3 more days to purchase this set...this set is available in the Occasions Mini Catalog until April 30th!

Well Scripted Flower

Is this just not the cutest idea? I received this card in a swap and I love it! This card was created by fellow demo Bobbie Lawrence. She used the Well Scripted stamp set, the Top Note die, Flower Folds die, and the Perfect Polka Dots textured impressions folder. Her color combo is Kraft, Rich Razzleberry, Pretty in Pink, and Whisper White.

Awash With Flowers Surprise!

It's the last Sunday in April and I thought I would post a little surprise! I don't usually post cards on Sundays but this one is so pretty and it is from the Awash With Flowers Stamp Set (which is a sneak peek from the new 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog!) This is one of the cards we made in class yesterday! You can purchase this set before the new catalog comes out but you will need to place your order before April 30th! Another feature of the sneak peek is 20% off select 2-step floral stamps! Click on the brochure at the top of my blog to see all these great deals! For this card I used the Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper with the Scallop Oval Frame Die. The color combo is from the designer series paper and is Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, and Crushed Curry. We will be retaining Rich Razzleberry and Melon Mambo as part of our core colors going forward...but Crushed Curry will be going away! Be sure to stock up on this great color before May 31st! After that date I can't guarantee availability of any of the colors that will be discontinued.

Saturday Sketch

Here is a sketch created for you in My Digital Studio! Have fun stamping this weekend!

Vintage Vogue Friends

This card is so simply beautiful, I can't stand it! This was another card made with Vintage Vogue on display at the Milwaukee Regional. One can never have too many friends...and with simple, gorgeous cards like this...you can make and send them all this card in record time!!!

Earth Day Blog Carnival

I don't know about you...but my mom was a great recycle, reuse, etc. person before it was ever vogue! However, my mom did it out of necessity and thrift! She saved and reused foil if it wasn't totally ruined, washed out bread bags, etc. and reused them, and saved egg cartons and jars so they could be reused. At the time...through my young eyes it really seemed like a waste of time when you could just go get new! I don't know if I will ever be quite as skillful at it as she is; but I do try to do my part! While my mom's recycling and reusing didn't look like much fun...there are ways to do it and still have fun at the same time! Check out all the great ideas that are posted on the Earth Day Blog Carnival...and yes...one of my projects is in the carnival...see if you can find it! To get to the carnival...click on the title to this post.

Have a great Earth Day and have fun while you recycle!

Vintage Vogue Simplicity

I just absolutely love the simplicity of this card! This card was created with the stamp set Vintage Vogue. This was on display at the regional training in Milwaukee so I don't know whose creation it is...but I love their style!

Bookworm Punch Art

Is this not just the cutest thing ever?! This was one of the cards on display at the Stampin' Up! Regional Training Seminar that I attended in Milwaukee recently. I'm not one for doing a lot of complicated punch art - but this one is not even really complicated! Circle, Oval, and Word Window Punches turn into this stunning card! How fun!

With All My Heart Thank You

I really received some nice swaps! This card was  created by fellow demo Susan Dillion. She used the With All My Heart stamp set. The color combo is Whisper White, Old Olive, Lavender Lace, So Saffron, and Pale Plum.

Totally Tess

If you love all things stamping - then the Totally Tess stamp set is a must have! Not only does the set come with some fun stamping tool images...but it can so easily be paired with images from other sets for some really fun cards! This fun card was created by fellow demo Chrissy Myers. I was a lucky swap recipient!

Saturday Sketch (On Sunday!)

I created a Saturday Sketch for you...on Sunday! If you are experiencing spring fever like myself...it may be a  wee bit of a challenge to stay indoors! I love working out in my yard on perfect spring days! However, just in case you would rather stamp...or need a card for an upcoming event like a graduation or wedding, etc. Here is a sketch created in My Digital Studio to get your creative juices flowing this weekend! I hope it's been great so far... and has a grand finish!

Trash To Treasure

This is a project that I did a couple of years ago. However, it is always timely to reuse and recycle so I thought I would post the idea again! This is a recycled cereal box. I cut the top off and trimmed down the sides on one side at an angle to mimic the magazine holders that you see at the stores. I covered it with designer series paper. This is an older paper...I am thinking that I may update with some newer, brighter Designer Series Paper called Island Oasis that will be coming out in the Summer Mini Catalog! Can't wait!

Simply Adorned Charms Video

Fox & Friends Baby

You can whip out some adorable baby cards with Fox & Friends! Whether they are boys, girls, twins or more this little set can get the job done! This pretty little baby girl card was created by fellow demo, Annette Bogue. She used a simple color combo of Whisper White and Pretty in Pink. She used the Perfect Polka Dots Impression Folder...just perfect for little girls! The Scallop Trim Border Punch is another girly touch! If you didn't take the opportunity to get this punch during SAB you will have to wait until July when the new catalog debuts!

Fox & Friends Love You Much

This card was created by fellow demo Leisa Speroff. I received it in my Occasions Mini swap. Leisa used Fox & Friends and Well Scripted stamp sets. The color combo is Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, and Soft Suede. The Occasions Mini will be ending on April 30th so be sure to check it over and make sure to order any items that you may be wanting!

Fox & Friends Birthday

I think Fox & Friends has been the cutest animal set that Stampin' Up! has come out with! I think all the little animals are adorable...and versatile! With the right sentiments...you could really have some fun with this set! And, the images are sized perfectly for speed and simplicity! I received this card in an Occasions Mini swap. This card was created by fellow demo Rachel Yurkanin.

Color Renovation - New Color Collections!

I love the new Stampin' Up! color collections! Some of the In Colors that I had such a hard time saying good-bye to are coming back as part of our core colors! How exciting!!! To see the new color collections pdf click on the title to this post!

Color Renovation - A Fond Farewell!

Stampin Up! recently announced their upcoming Color Renovation.  To stay up to date with current color trends, some colors will be retired, some old favorites from past "In Color" collections are joining the core collections, and some brand new colors will be introduced.

Click on the title to this post to see the pdf chart of colors that will be retiring. Now is the time to check your stash and make sure you stock up on your favorite colors before they retire....especially if you are using them for a project like invitations or memory books!  They will be available until the end of June - but don't wait or they may run out of stock!

Check back! I will be posting the new color collections next!

With All My Heart XL Fancy Flower

Okay...the photo does NOT do this card justice! Another wonderful swap card! This is from fellow demo Jill Coleman. She used the With All My Heart stamp set. The color combo is Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, and Real Red. She used Vanilla Craft Ink with Clear Embossing Powder. Accessories used were Sending Love Designer Series Paper, Scallop Trim Border, XL Fancy Flower, Scallop Oval, and Large Oval punches, Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brads, and the Big Shot with SU! Backgrounds#1 Texturz Plates.

Vintage Vogue Pink & Black

Isn't this card gorgeous? Another one that I wish I could say was my creation! I was lucky to get this card in a swap from fellow demo Diane Harman.  She used the Vintage Vogue stamp set. Her color combo is Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Basic Black, and Pretty in Pink. Accessories used were: Large Oval, Scallop Trim Border, and Scallop Edge Border punches, Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder, and Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon.

With All My Heart

This is such a pretty card; I wish that I could claim it as my creation! I received this card in a swap from fellow demo Amanda Harbison. She used the With All My Heart and Tiny Tag stamp sets. Her color combo is Bashful Blue, Ballet Blue, and Whisper White. The accessories are Two Tags Die, Medium Tag Punch, Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon.

Sweet Pea Felt Birthday

I love the Sweet Pea Stitched Felt! It seems that I tend to have a few of these round ones left over at the end though...because I like the flowers best :-)! However, these pieces go extremely well with this design of the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper...and I seemed to have a few scraps of that too...so this is what I came up with! This is a wonderful package of paper...if yours is still on backorder...be patient...it is worth the wait!

April Color Combo

Here is a soft Spring color combo for you to use this month!