Happy Hearts Day!

Friend Card (3" x 3")

  Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts set Paper: Early Espresso card stock, Marina Mist card stock, Old Olive card stock, Whisper White card stock Ink: Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad Accessories & Tools: Stamping sponges 

Instructions

1. Tear bottom edge of Old Olive card stock, and adhere to card.
2. Stamp dotted outline heart image in Marina Mist ink on Whisper White card stock. Layer on Early Espresso card stock, and adhere to card.
3. Ink patterned heart stamp in Old Olive ink. Transfer pattern to uninked "Friend" heart stamp by pressing the two stamps together (kissing technique). Sponge Marina Mist ink onto portions of "Friend" heart stamp, then stamp on Whisper White card stock. Cut out, and adhere to card using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Love Card (3" x 3")

Stamps: Valentine Defined Set Paper: Whisper White Card Stock, Pear Pizzazz Textured Card Stock Ink: Baja Breeze Classic Stampin' Pad, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad Accessories & Tools: Linen Thread, Subtles Designer Buttons

Instructions

1. Stamp heart flowers in Baja Breeze ink on Whisper White card. 
2. Stamp "Love" in Cherry Cobbler ink on card.
3. Adhere strip of Pear Pizzazz Textured Card Stock to bottom of card.
4. Tie Linen Thread around front of card.
5. Adhere Certainly Celery button to card.

Heather Fosbery's Friends Card (5-1/2" x 4-1/4")

Stamps: Vintage Vogue set, Very Vintage jumbo wheel
Paper: Pretty in Pink card stock, Rose Red card stock, Whisper White card stock
Ink: Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin' Pad, Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Accessories & Tools: Pretty in Pink 5/8" satin ribbon, Vintage brads, Pewter Build-A-Brad, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scallop Trim border punch, 1/16" Circle punch, 1/2" Circle punch





Five Favorite Terrific Tools!

I started my new job last week and it's been great, but there’s a ton to do! My logical, analytical left-brain has been getting a major work out and I have been mentally tired every night when I get home so I haven't had time to do much crafting. :(

Tonight I decided the right side of my brain could use some flexing so I made it a priority to have some creative time! I hope to do more this weekend too. (Stay tuned! Pics to come!) While I was creating away, there was still a part of my mind engaged in that more analytical and thought process and I started thinking about the tools I use for crafting and how much I love them! Handy, efficient and down-right helpful, I’m sure I’d end up with a big mess without them, so I thought I’d share a list of my Five Favorite Terrific Tools!

1.       Paper Cutter – I can’t cut a straight line with scissors to save my life! If it weren’t for my paper cutter I would never get a project done because I’d be in re-do reruns constantly!

Online Ordering- Paper Cutter $24.95

 

2.       Snail Adhesive- I don’t know if it’s flashbacks to kindergarten days or if it’s just me, but glue sticks, glue, and other ‘sticky’ stuff always ends up on my fingers, my clothes and pretty much anywhere it can make a mess! Snail adhesive solves all my ‘sticky situations’!Online Ordering - Snail Adhesive $6.95

3.       Blender Pens – We already know I can be quite messy, so adding water to the situation isn’t always a good plan. Blender pens combine the flexibility of watercolors with the convenience of markers. It’s easy to achieve a beautiful watercolor effect using blender pens with just about any color source. And they can even ‘erase’ a mistake here and there!Online Ordering - Blender Pens $9.95

4.       Punches! – I LOVE punches! Remember how I mentioned my difficulties cutting straight lines? Well you should see me try to make a circle. I must have missed that day in preschool. Thankfully punches do an awesome job every time and come in ALL KINDS of shapes, sizes and now even LAYERS!Online Ordering - Punches! $5.95 - $17.95

5.       Big Shot Die-Cut Machine – Yeah, I’m a Big Shot! Well, my machine is anyway. This hunky guy helps me create awesome, precisely cut shapes and designs including easily foldable envelopes and boxes. It’s uber-durable and is kind of like that old trusty pick-up truck, it just keeps going and is always reliable. Plus awesome creative thinkers are always coming up with cool new ways to create with die-cuts (which I can then learn and do too!). Extra Bonus: It cuts fabric! I love love love the simplicity of having my Big Shot do my quilt square cutting for me. Super easy and super quick.Online Ordering - Big Shot Die Cut Machine $99.95

Sale-A-Bration This Week!

Sale-A-Bration starts this week!

This is the best time to host a workshop- or even just to place an order!

Free set from exclusive mini-catalog with every $50 order!

January 25th through March 31st!

Be sure to check back on the 25th for a peek at the exclusive Sale-A-Bration mini catalog!

Make a Faux Quilt Card WithYour Big Shot

This is such an awesome technique! I got this great tutorial from my friend and fellow Demonstrator, Donna Schafer and I just had to share it. Thanks, Donna!

I've seen these quilt cards around for a while, but it looked really complicated so I never took the time to figure out how to make one. Looking for a "wow" for my monthly card club, I finally bit the bullet.  This wasn't difficult at all!  Here's  how to make this fun card:

You'll need a piece of cardstock (I used Whisper White) 3 3/4" x 5" Using your 1 1/4" square punch, punch out 12 squares of cardstock or Designer Series Paper and adhere them to the piece of cardstock.  For this card, I used the 6x6 In Color Designer Series Paper Pack available to hostesses.

Here's what your piece will look like after you've adhered all 12 squares.

Next, place the piece on your Top Note die (photo above) and run it through your Big Shot machine.

This is what you get.  Cool, huh?

Next, using a 4 1/4" x 5" piece of cardstock (in this case, our beautiful new Pear Pizzaz In Color), run it through your Big Shot using one of our many Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.  In this case, I used the Square Lattice folder, which was available in our Summer Mini Catalog.
Adhere the layers together and finish your card.

Aren't these colors just fantastic together?!  I think so!  (They are Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz and Peach Parfait from this year's In Color collection).

Supplies: 
Cardstock:  Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz and Whisper White. 
Other Paper:  6x6 In Color Designer Series Paper Pack (hostess section of catalog) 
Inks:  Poppy Parade. 
Stamps:  Perfect Punches. 
Accessories:  Big Shot Die Cutting Machine; Top Note Bigz Die;  Square Lattice Embossing Folder; Whisper White Satin Ribbon; Wide Oval Punch; 1 1/4" square punch.

Donna also has some other great inspirations on her site: Stampin' With Donna, so be sure to go and check it out.

NEW Occassions Mini Catalog Available Now!

Woohoo...the new 2011 Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog is here!

Download:  2011 Occasions Mini Catalog PDF
Download:  2011 Occasions Mini Catalog Stampin' Supplies

Whether you're looking for stamps, paper or ribbon for Valentine's Day, Easter, Birthday, Sympathy, Mother's & Father's Day or spring project in general, you're bound to find something in our new Occasions Mini Catalog.

With SO many fun new products to choose from, it's hard to figure out which are my favorites!

What Are You Waiting For?

Want to have a fun girl's night while stamping, maybe learning something new, and getting your hands on the latest Stampin' Up! products? Sign up to host a Stampin' Up! event today!

Not just your typical 'home party'... I can offer so many fun options! Pick something that suits you, or contact me with an idea!

• A Workshop is free. A Hostess (that could be you!) holds the event, sends out invitations and provides simple refreshments. I demonstrate 3 projects and everyone gets to make one. Orders are placed, and the Hostess can earn Hostess benefits - free Hostess-only stamp sets and merchandise from the catalog! So much opportunity for fun and free products!
   
• A Card Camp is a fun way to get together with friends and come out with stack of cards in a short amount of time, and order new supplies. They can be held in my home or yours, and start at a cost of $10 for 6 cards, but this can be adjusted to suit the time-frame and the group’s needs.  Also, a ‘theme’ can be decided on ahead of time if there’s a holiday or upcoming event you want to focus on! Baby Shower coming up? What could be more fun than a bunch of friends getting together and making personalized “Thank You” cards as a gift for the mom-to-be!
   
• A Project Class is where you make a 3D item (like a set of cards and matching box). These vary in price, depending on the materials used. You can request a specific theme or type of project or I can set you up with some choices.
   
• A Page Party is a great way to capture those holiday or seasonal memories! Choose a theme, and I will prepare two simple page templates perfect for your party! All attendees bring a variety of photos with the theme in mind and for $15 per person get to take home two personalized picture-perfect pages!

Email me to book an event either at my home (in Renton, WA) or yours! I travel to Eastern Washington at least once a month and will make arrangements around your request!