Tea for Two

The new stamp set Tea Shoppe sure brings back memories of tea parties when I was a little girl.  But my favorite memories of all are those we're making now -- having tea parties with our grandchildren.  (Would you believe I still have my tea cup set.)  Whether you drink coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, I think anyone would love to receive this card because it was made "Just for You."

This stamp set is available on page 19 of the Occasions Mini Catalog.  If you'd like a catalog or wish to place an order contact me at sjsmith20@frontier.com, or call me at 608-339-4164.

Stamp set:  Tea Shoppe; Card Stock: Whisper White, Concord Crush, In Color Pattern Stack; Ink: Concord Crush; Big Shot: Elegant Bouquet folder, 3" circle die, scallop circles #2; Punch: 1" punch, word window; Misc: crocheted flowers, Basic & Large Pearls

Fun, Friends, Rewards, Have it all!

Its that time of the year.  Yup, Sale-A-Bration (SAB) begins January 24 and runs through March 31, 2012.  I couldn't resist giving you a sneak peak of some of the free products you could receive if you host a workshop, or choose one for every $50 you spend (not including tax & shipping) during Sale-A-Bration.

Here's a cute Valentine card featuring SAB designer series paper, ribbon and brad pack.

There are other SAB products you can choose from like stamp sets, designer buttons and many more.  Contact me if you'd like to receive a Sale-A-Bration catalog or have any questions.

Stamp set:  P.S. I Love You, Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, SAB Everyday Enchantment DSP, Ink: Calypso Coral, Punches:  Eyelet border & Small Heart, Big Shot:  Framelits Hearts Collections, Adorning Accents Embossing Folders, Perfect Polka Dot Folder, and SAB Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack.

Thanks for stopping,

Susie

Do You Have a Sweet Tooth?

I sure do, and when I saw the Sweet Shop Product Suite my diet went out the window!!!  My mouth was watering while I made this card.

The Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) coordinates with all five 2011-2013 In Colors.  Two sheets even have embossed designs to make this paper extra special.  The Sweet Cake stamp set looks so tasty and adding the fun hearts tops it off.  Those hearts were made from the new Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die.

Thanks for stopping by.  I think I need an ice cream break.

Susie

To My BLT (Big Loving Teddy Bear)

OK, now I have your attention!!  It's so much fun creating cards with all our new products in the Occasions Mini Catalog.

This card was so easy to make.  First I embossed the Heart Adorning Accents folder on the Whisper White card stock.  It's one of a set of three folders that will add extra dimension to your card.  The stamp is from the Take It to Heart stamp set.  It was perfectly cut using the Hearts Collection Die and popped up on a larger heart also cut from the same die.  The intricate Large Paper Doily makes for a delicate background.  The finishing touch comes from the P.S. I Love You stamp set.  Can you think of someone you could give this card to?  I know I can, cause we're still two kids crazy in love.          

Occasions Mini Catalog Has Arrived

Wow, I can't believe how long its been since I posted on my blog.  Well I'm back in the saddle and you'll be seeing more cards and paper projects in the future!  So let's get started!!

The new Occasion Mini Catalog is filled with lots of fun new products perfect for this time of year.  They're designed to help us celebrate Valentine's Day (falling in love) weddings, Easter or St. Patrick's Day, or for all year long.  Stampin' Up introducted Framelits, Large Sizzlits and Edgelits in this mini.  Check out the ones we used at our January 9th workshop.

This card was actually used for my husband's birthday.

We used the Take It to Heart stamp set and water color crayons and blender pens to color it.  The sentiment is from P.S. I Love You.  The base of the card is very vanilla, layered with soft suede and embossed with the Elegant Lines folder.  The heart was cut with the new Hearts Collection Framelits Die.  This set contains six dies in a sturdy envelope for easy storage.

Our next card came from the Apothecary Art stamp set.

This elegant birthday card was created using the intricate Paper Doily Die and paper from the Attic Boutique DSP.  The stamp was cut with the Labels Collection Framelits Die and a second larger label added to further accent the stamped image.  To give it depth, this layer was embossed with the Perfect Polka Dot Textured Impressions folder.  I used the 3/8" Baja Breeze pleated satin ribbon and two pearls to finish it off.  Did you notice the base of the card (Pool Party card stock) was embossed with Elegant Bouquet?

Our final project just had to be something connected with chocolate and Valentine's Day.

These cute mini candy bar holders can be made for any special occasion or holiday.  The candy holder on the left is made by using the Scallop Circle Bigz Die.  Just fold the sides in and the bottom up and attach with a brad. You can fit two mini candy bars in this holder and decorate with ribbon or even add a tag.  The candy bar holder on the right holds one mini candy bar.  If you'd like the directions to make it, just send a request to sjsmith20@frontier.com.

We had a great time and would love to have you join us.  Thanks for stopping by!

Susie