Project #2 for This round of UStamp Paper Parade

 So here is my lead shot with everything.  Set of six cards and envys with my paper sack purse.

This kinda gives you an idea of what the inside of the purse looks like.

 Card #1

 Card #2

Card #3

Card #4

Card #5 ( I think this is my favorite)

Card #6

Picture of Sack Purse.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day!  Try to find the time to stamp a little longer. :)

Fall Mini Scrapbook

 I made a Fall Version of the mini scrapbook using the 6 x 6 page protectors for my hostess last night.  I had so much fun stampin with Jenni and her family and friends. Thanks Jenni!

Here is the set of 6 x 6 pages I created for Jenni that go in her scrapbook.  I just love the Spice Cake DSP and the stamp set Pursuit of Happiness.  Stampin Up!  Just keeps gettin better all the time!  Have a great day everyone!  and thanks for stopping by.

Pumpkin Thank U's!

 These little Reese's cup pumpkins are what our guests received for coming to our Stamp Camp yesterday as a little thank you.  I thought this up at 9pm the night before.  I thought they turned out super cute and they are super easy to make!

Here's a top view of them.  What do you think?

Here's how I made the Reese's Pumpkin.   Punch out 2 regular size scallop circles out of Pumpkin Pie, run them through the BS with the swirly texturz plate. Cut off 4 of the scallops. Attach a 2" piece of Lucky Limade Ruffle Ribbon to the inside tops of each scallop circle with a glue dot. On one scallop circle add two glue dots and the other 2 dimensionals. I found that since the top of the Reese's cup kinda dips in the dimensional work better. You can whip up some of these super fast.

It's Ustamp Time!!! Paper Parade Project #1 Halloween Mini Scrapbook

 One of my projects this round was a Halloween mini scrapbook made using Stampin' Ups 6 x 6 page protectors and the Halloween DSP Pick Your Poison.  I had a fun time making this set.

 Inside shot of the scrapbook

The matching card had a hanging spider inside.  How fun!  and of course the matching envy.  Have a great day everyone!  It's going to be a beauty here. :)

Witchy Woman

 Here's is a cute little Halloween card I made using the fun stamp set " Out On a Limb".  I love this little witch stamp.  Very fun card using the masking technique to make the moon.  I thought she needed a little something added to her hat so I frayed some of our ribbon and added it.  I made this card for a designer swap over at U-Stamp for this round of Paper Parade.  We are using all the DSP this round to make our projects and I'll be showing you mine pretty soon.  You can sign up for the round by clicking on the button on the left hand side of my blog.  I love that little pinwheel!  Ok on to the inside of the card...

So here is the inside.  I just love that little kittty cat too!  The saying for the inside comes from the stamp set "Grateful Greetings".  The DSP I used on the card is Pick Your Poison from the Holiday Mini.  If you are coming to my Stamp a Stack this Sunday this is one of the projects you'll be making. :) Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Birthday! Uncle Bud

  My Uncle Bud turned 90 this week and I wanted to make him a special card.  So I made him a pop-up card.  Here is the front and...

here is the inside.  These kind of cards are so fun and easy to make.   Have a great day!



September Scrapbook Product Challenge for Stampin Addicts

 I chose to use Stampin Up!'s Extra Large and Large Oval Punches to make a pumpkin to add to my Halloween 6 x 6 scrap page.  I also used the Big Shot and one of the texturz plates to give it some dimension.

Here is how to make the pumpkin and stem.  I saw this on someones blog but can't remember who's. I've made the pumpkins before with the punches, but I thought the stem idea was brilliant! So easy!  Have a great day stampers!  I promise to be better about my blogging.  How does life get so crazy!!!

UStamp Project #2 Fall Scrapbook

Scrapbook with matching card.  I use "Well Worn" DSP.  Beautiful paper. :)

Inside shot of scrapbook

So this round of UStamp is winding down and we are getting ready for the next round which is all about using DSP.  It's called  UStamp Parade of Papers.  Doesn't that sound like fun.  Hope you can join us.  Early bird registration is going on now.  You can click the blinkie over on the left hand side of my blog and sign up from there.  Happy stampin everyone!

Scrapbook Challenge for August at Stampin Addicts

So this month I chose to use the crimper on my scrapbook page.  Here's the page I came up with.  I'm kinda excited about the page because the pictures were just taken a few weeks ago while we were in Florida.  I know!  I actually have some on a page already!  That is exciting!  Now to just do some journaling.  Anyway,  for the base of the tree I used the crimper and for the branches I used the Blossoms Petal Builders Punch.  Embossing the clouds and making the flip flops came from ideas I received from convention on card swaps.  If you'ld like to play along click on Stampin' Addicts and it'll take you there.  Thanks for looking and have a great day.  Tomorrow I'll post my other UStamp Project for this round.

UStamp I ♥ the Holidays Project #1

So here is one of the projects I made for this round of UStamp.  I made a block ornament using our Petal Card Double Punch.  Made my own paper beads to put between the letters.  I also made the box.  I really wanted one of the pretty box kits demos got for recruiting during the last promo, but no luck. So hey, might as well make my own.  Instructions are available through this round of UStamp along with other fantastic projects.  Check back tomorrow for my other project.

Wow I can't believe it's been so long...and it's time for another UStamp!

Super round going on!  Need some ideas for the upcoming Holidays?  Here you go!  Over  40 different projects with PDF's to make them for $24.95.  Live Chats and prize give-away's.  Come on what are you waiting for?  I have made some great friends from all over the world through U-Stamp!  Click the blinkie on the left hand side and sign up today. 

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Another Envelope Purse Scrapbook

 I made this one for a swap over at UStamp, I hope my friend likes it.  I made it using some of our pretty new DSP paper, sure glad I bought three packs of it because I LOVE IT!!!  It's called Flirtatious Specialty Paper.  I also used one of our new punches!!!SQUEAL!!! (sorry, I just can't contain my love for this new book!)  The new punch is called Lace Ribbon Boarder Punch.  I also used the stamp sets Circle Circus and Word Play, Notes and Details, & Smarty Pants.

Here's an inside shot.  I think it turned out very pretty.  I actually like the Melon Mambo with the Pumpkin Pie.  It really pops!...I got my name badge for convention in the mail today. Squeal!!!!!!!!! Just one more week!!!!!Have a great day!!!!

Happy Birthday, America!

God bless America!  Dear God, thank you for allowing me to be born into a free country.  Please continue to bless the men and women who have faught and are still fighting for her and keep them safe. Amen.  I'm proud to be an American!

Stampin' Addicts Scrapbook Product Challenge

So this month over at Stampin' Addicts I chose to use SU's Basic Rhinestones for the Product Challenge.  Let's see it only took me 10 years to scrap my daughter's senior prom. lol  Sorry I made the guys blockheads, but haven't ask their permission to have their pictures online.  We'd love to have you join us in some challenges over at SA.  Here is the link to the home page.http://www.stampinaddicts.com/index.php
Happy Stampin' and Scrappin.  PS Two more sleeps before we can order out of the new catty!!!EEKKKK!!!! :)  I'm so glad!!!

And the Winner of the Flag Day Give Away is...

The winner of the Flag Day Give Away on my blog is...irishgalkelly!  Kelly I sent you an e-mail to get all your info.  Congrats and I hope you'll enjoy the stamp set.  I'd like to thank everyone for hopping with us this week.  It's been really fun.

Stampin Addicts SU Retiring Sets Mega Blog Hop

    Flag Day Giveaway can be found here



Welcome to Stampin Addicts SU Retiring Sets Mega Blog Hop.  There are 13 stops along the way and this is stop 11.  If you have been following the blog in order you have just came from Lisa Blog Add Ink and Stamp where she did a wonderful job of showcasing the stamp set called Matchbox Messages. ( I just love that little candy bar wrapper!)  You can join the hop at any point with no worries because each stop links to the previous stop and the next hop, making a complete circle.  For this hop I have chosen to use the stamp set Pick a Petal which is one of my favorite sets. So here we go...

This set has got to be one of my favorite sets that I will really miss and one that I will hang on to for sure.  SO many different cards you can make with it...Like a Daisy  Flower Card...or a...

Lady Bug card...or a...

Thank You card...The possibilities are endless and so are the ideas that you'll find at Stampin' Addicts.  Well that's all I've got for today.  So hop on over to Kim's Blog Stitchin n Stampin On Paper and check out what she did with the stamp set Friends 24 - 7.  She made the cutest fans ever!

Flag Day Giveaway!

Welcome, Flag Day fans to the Flag Day Giveaway!

Do you like give aways! I do! What a fun event to be in on. This event features a group of crafters who come together to give away crafty and/or handmade items to randomly selected blog commenters.

I have chosen to give away a stamp called Printed Petals. It's a current stamp set that I have lot's of fun using and I know you will too.

If you would like to win this stamp set, please leave me a comment on this post by end of the day June 17 including your e-mail and I will randomly select a winner on June 18. Please remember to check back and see if you're the winner. Anyone from any country is eligible to win!

For a full list of participating crafters click on the flag.

Thanks for stopping by and do something nice for someone today!

And the Winner is....

The winner for the FREE round of the next UStamp I ♥ The Holidays is Karen Patriquin.  Congrats to you.  Here's what I need you to do.  Please e-mail me your e-mail address to tjdstampsalot@yahoo.com asap.  I need to know if you have already paid for the next round.  I'll give you a couple of days to respond then I'll randomly picked another name.  I'd like to take this time to thank all of you for leaving such wonderful comments for me and thank you for hopping with us.  Have a great day!

UStamp with Dawn and Friends Blog Hop!

Welcome to the UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! World Showcase Blog Hop.  Glad you decided to join us.  There are twenty three stops for you to make along the way.  This is stop #11.  You'll have from Friday thru Sunday to hop, so there is plenty of time to see them all!  If you have been following the Blog Hop from the beginning, you have just been wowed by Tracey Old's box and card set. Didn't you love how she made that box using the Envelope Die??

 If you are just joining the Blog Hop, no problem as you can start at any point. All the Designer's Blogs are linked together so you will be able to see ALL the super projects we have for you.

The project I am featuring for the hop is a set of coasters with matching gift box.  You are going to be amazed at how fun and easy these are to make.  The best part of the hop of course is there are FREE PDF's for all the projects you see on the blog hop!  Yeah!

After looking through my Stampin' Success, (which is a monthly magazine for demos)  I knew I just had to make some.

Here's the full set of four.  Now if you want to make them super simple just leave off the initial.  Items used to make the coasters:  Big Shot, Clear Circle Die, Alphabet Die, SU DSP Beyond the Garden, SU Cork Sheets, SU Permanent Adhesive Sheets, SU Medium Window Sheets.

Here's a view of the set of coasters in the gift box.  What a great gift for a friend or family member.

and one final shot of the box open so you can see how pretty the inside looks with the coasters in it.  Thanks you so very much for hopping along with us this week-end....and.....here is the GOOD PART!

As a Special Thank You for stopping by my blog I am giving away BLOG CANDY!! Please leave a comment about my project to be entered for a chance to win a FREE PASS to the next UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! session - I ♥ the Holidays!! I will randomly select a winner to be announced on Monday, so please check back to see if you are the lucky recipient. If you have already joined I ♥ the Holidays!! for the Special Party Pricing and you are selected as the winner, you will get a FREE Pass to the NEXT event after I ♥ the Holidays!! which will launch in the Fall.

AND now for the really cool part!! You will NOT want to miss out in THIS!!

By clicking this really cute blinkie...yeah...go ahead and click it!!...

you will be taken to

THE WORLD SHOWCASE BLOG HOP WEBSITE!!

Of course it's ***FREE*** to join and there you will find the tutorials for all the blog hop projects,

PLUS live chats, challenges and more prizes!!

You will even have an opportunity to be considered for a spot as a Guest Designer!!

Yes!! It is all FREE, so tell all your friends and join the fun with UStamp with Dawn and Friends!!

If you need to go back to Tracey's Blog again click on the "Previous Blog".

  

                       AND if you're ready, click on "Next Blog" to see the amazing Diaper Cake Project that Tanya Bell has made for us.  Happy Hopping!

Thanks again for stopping by!!

UStamp with Dawn and Friends Blog Hop Coming Soon!!!

Get ready to "hop" everybody!  This is going to be a super hop featuring the talented designers from UStamp!  Dawn came up with a fun idea for a hop with FREE PDF's for all projects posted.  Hop begins June 10th and runs through June 12.  Working on my project and almost have it completed.  I'll give you a hint...have you every thought about making coasters with SU cork and the Big Shot?  Yes...no...well you better come back next weekend and find out how.  See you then. Have a good day!!!

Scrapbook Pages For Product Challenge At Stampin Addicts

When Holly Krautkrmer sent me a message a couple of months ago and ask me to be on the design team for the Scrapbook Challenges over at Stampin Addicts I was sooo excited! Today's post is what I came up with for the product challenge for May. I was to pick a product from a list she gave me and use it on my pages. I chose to use the gel pen. I got my smooth lines by putting a piece of thread down and looping it around like I wanted as my design, then followed along beside it with the White Gel Pen. Worked great! If you'd like to join in on some challenges or visit the gallery over at Stampin' Addicts here is the link: http://www.stampinaddicts.com/index.php You don't have to be a demo to join.