Simple B-day Thanks (Shannon)

I love the Simple Birthday Thanks stamp and have been dying to use it sime it appeared in the catty last July....so last weekend I made a couple thank you notes for my b-day gifts. I gave one to my mama, and one for each of my 3 sisters.
I stamped the side of the cupcake exactly on the fold of cardstock--so it was a darling little cucake card (you can see the back of it in the above picture). Then I restamped the image on DSP and cut out just the frosting so that it looked perfect! Lastly I added the cherry on top and a little bling.

I just loved how cute these cards turned out--and after I handed them out, I didn't get one comment from those that know they should comment on my cards! So I said "Do ya'll not like the cards? You didn't say one thing!" And Allyson said "Well yeah they are cute but they aren't the cutest cards you've ever made or anything." hahaha I can always count on her to say something completely unexpected.

But I didn't care b/c I think they are the cutest ever!

Pop's Shower (Shannon)

My little sis is getting married and we are having a shower for her in a couple weeks....she's having a Moulin Rouge theme so that is what inspired the invitations that I made.....

And a close-up....eve though it's fuzzy......

I loved they way they turned out so I wanted to share them w/all ya'll. :)

Stamp Club (Shannon)

This week was stamp club again and all the projects featured Designer Series Paper, since Stampin' Up! has a promotion this month where you can buy 3 packs of paper, get one free!!

This first one uses the Rockabilly paper--that has some glossy stuff on each page....I paired it with the Tart & Tangy stamp set...

You can sort of see that I've also lined the inside of the envelope with the same shiny, cherry paper. I got a card from my friend Lacey this week--it was such a fabulous card with the same idea--DSP on the inside of the envelope that matched the card. So I immediately stole that idea and this card is the result. :) (Lacey, there is one on its way to you!)

This next card was inspired by one of the cards we made in Virginia, during the card class that Robin Merriman did for my friends. I took the same idea--Manhattan flower die--and just changed the colors a little to incorporate Parisian Breeze DSP.

I'm going to be so sad when Baja Breeze retires! :(

Lastly, I used Trendy Trees and Tangerine Tango Patterns DSP...nice photgraphy, eh?

Manhattan (Vanessa)

I tried out the Urban Oasis Designer Series paper along with the Bloom Again Die Cuts from the Manhattan Collection coordinating accessories. (p.9 in the SU! catalog) And I used my free stamp set from the Sale-a-bration catalog: Polka Dot Punches.

I love how they turned out!

Crowns (Shannon)

I love glitter. And I love these cards. Coincidentally, so does Sina--at least I hope she does love them if she has received them! :) I used craft ink, heat & stick & glitter.These cards were the first ones I made--and then I tried using Grand Soiree--which also looks completely amazing and that's why we made them in stamp club this week!

This crown is not a Stampin' Up! stamp, unfortunately. You can't win 'em all. :)

This last one is my fave--it was stamped in black craft w/hot pink glitter over. Totally amazing! :)

This week's club projects (Shannon)

The theme was simple and elegant cards....
Fifth Avenue Floral embossed in black on black....

Grand Soiree and Taken w/Teal craft, heat & stick and glitter from the Cosmo set....

Inspired by Nature stamped in Rose Red, then stamped w/bleach.

Bleaching (Shannon)

If you are in my stamp club, you are going to get to learn this technique on Monday!!!! This was the first time I tried Bleaching and I LOVED IT!!!! It's super fun and super cool (like totally!).

And if you are Jill, you are going to be very happy to find these cards in your mailbox in a few days. :) Happy Birthday!!!!

Here's the same thing, with the Grand Soiree chandelier image (currently my favorite stamp set).

Midway Stamping (LeAnn)

Here are a few of the cards I made while up in Midway this weekend. It was a fabulous weekend and I made a TON of cards. Thanks Shannon! My favorite card is the one on the bottom with the embossed flowers. My next fav is the Rock Star card.

Watercoloring (Shannon)

I had an old Simply Sent kit so I got it out so Zoey & I could stamp at her house one night. The Simply Sent kits have everything you need included--so it's super conveniet to take them with you or on the road or whatever.

I loved how the watercoloring of these cards turned out so I thought I'd post it. :)
The kit came w/Perfect Plum, Brocade (or it might be Ballet) Blue & Always Artichoke watercolor wonder crayons. I used the Blue one first then did layer of Plum after the Blue dried. Here's a close-up....

M@ (Shannon)

We are stampin' it up in Midway all weekend....here's my first creation....

These are monogrammed cards for Matt--for his b-day. :)

Glitter Hearts & A Couple Cards (LeAnn)

A few weeks ago I went to Vanessa's to make cards...not only did I make a few cards, I also glittered these Valentine's hearts. I like the way they turned out! Just in time for the Holiday!! Thanks for letting me get glitter all over your house Vanessa!

I made a sympathy card for my card group at work and I copied Vanessa's wild wasabi card. (She didn't post one like this one.)

Ginormous Flowers Part 2 (Vanessa)

After reading Shannon's post about SU's Ginormous Flowers, I knew I had to get some for Aubrey's room.

Shannon came over with Zoey and helped us put the flowers up. They look great and Aubrey loves the trail of flowers that her pink butterfly left across the wall.Thanks for your help Shannon and Zoey!

For Amanda (from Shannon)

Amanda--you kept asking me for the measurements for the card stock and Designer Series Paper from our Simply Scrappin' event. So I finally took pictures of the 12 x 12's I put on display and just thought I'd upload them here....maybe some of the rest of you could use these too. :)

Solid 12 x 12.....to make love notes and long skinny cards (always score at the half way mark)...
2nd solid 12 x 12...to make 4 x 4 cards when finished (square piece in the corner is a spare)...
DSP...to make accents for the cards.....
Hope this helps....let me know if you have questions. :) Happy Stamping!!!

And...We're Back! (Vanessa)

After a 2 month hiatus, we are back! Did anyone miss us? Does anyone read this but us?

LeAnn came down to make cards and we went nuts with Wild Wasabi. Here we are, Stampin' around. The kids had fun with LeAnn as always!And my card tin is finally full after I gave away ALL my cards at Christmas!

God's Gift of Nature (Shannon)

When I was in Jackson, a demonstrator named Vita Padalino showed us how to do this technique which she calls "God's Gift of Nature." I absolutely love it and had been looking for cards that use this stamp set.

Zoey and I made these cards together--so even though it looks difficult, here's an easy step-by-step:

1) Punch out the moon w/a circle punch and a post-it (we used 1-3/8"---I think).

2) Place moon on Whisper White and then sponge around it w/different shades of blue, starting w/the lightest first. Remove moon mask.

3) Stamp silhouette image in StazOn or Basic Black.

4) Add white highlights w/white gel pen.

Then you just assemble the card and that's it! If you make one of these, make sure to leave a comment w/a link!!