Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge

Hi Everyone,

Time again for another Sketch Challenge. Hope you’ll play along with this fun and easy sketch. If you would like to just click here to be directed to Stamping 411.

Today’s Sketch:

…and my interpretation…..

I used the Eastern Blooms Stamp set and colored the images with my markers and edged the images with contrasting ink.

I sued More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler and Cajun Craze! Wow what a striking combo together.  Kind of Indian looking don’t you think? I used the same color cardstocks along with whisper white. The colored strips are just 1/2” x 4 1/4 “ and the Cajun Craze is only 1/8” x 41/4 “

the Sentiment was stamped on the card and then I decided I wanted to pop it up and dot around it. That measure 1 2/38 and I’ve stamped a sentiment from It’s Your Birthday.

I hope you like my simple card and I hope you will try playing along with us this week.

Thanks and have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Stampin’ Up! “Gifts of Christmas”

Hi Everyone,

I’m a little late posting today. Sorry about that. I just have had a busy few days catching up after convention. I’m sure if you were there you know what I mean.

I’d like to share my first Christmas Card of the Year. I will be doing this at a Christmas workshop at Sherrie’s house on Tuesday .

This is a simple and Elegant card featuring the Gifts of Christmas Set. I used my square Scalloped Die for the focal point cutting it down tot he size I wanted by placing it in the die again and cutting where I wanted it. I embossed the image with Versamark and Gold Embossing Powder attached it to a Cherry Cobbler Mat and attached with Dimensionals to my Petal's a Plenty mat. Matted that again on Cherry Cobbler and again onto the embossed card front. Oopps Almost forgot the ribbon….I used my handy dandy Ribbon Maker

to create my perfect little bow. Don’t forget to check it out on my sidebar (just click on the picture)….if you’d like you can purchase one there too. If you would like more than one…make sure to contact me and I will combine shipping to save you money!

I am going to be sharing more Christmas Cards in the weeks to come as I will be gearing up for my Christmas Camps in the next few months. My Girls like to start early.

I Thank You for stopping by and appreciate all the comments. Keep em’ coming. It’s so fun to read what y’all have to say.

See you tomorrow with my Stamping 411 Post.

Have a Stampinglee Good day!

Stampin’ Up! Meets Over the Top Part 2

Hi Everyone,

Ready some more goodies???

Here are the last of the cards I will be posting. I hope you enjoy them. Sandi and Carole Anne will be posting the others on they’re blogs today as well so make sure to check them out.

The first one is done by Suzy Halford….isn’t it cute??? Did you notice the tulle ballerina tutu?

 

This beauty is done by Julie Collins…..How gorgeous is this?

Fran Heinle did this bright and cheerful card.

Jody Nakahima did this cute quilt card

This is a very different opening for the card. I really like it a lot. It’s gorgeous in person and the entire front panel is done in Ribbon…Beautiful

Susan Kauber did this stunning card. She’s got a little spotlight technique going on.

I love, love, love this one and it just reminds me of why I love to swap.  There is so much sparkle and bling on this it's obscene. I love it!!! It’s done by the very talented Cheryl Lafore. I wish the camera had picked up the sparkle!!!

….and here it is open. See the popped up snowflakes??? This is gorgeous!!!

This was done by Terri Dunning…one of my all time favorite artists. Terri’s cards are always fabulous!!!

….check out the inside….OMG!!! It’s too adorable!

This card is done by Sandy Hancock….it’s darling in person. The little envelope is embossed and is made from Vellum. It’s so sweet. Thanks for sharing this Sandi!

..and finally Samantha Werner….has graced us with this beauty! Don’ you love the background paper she has created? The colors are spot on!!! Great combination of color and lay out here.

 

Guess that’s all I have to offer today. I hope you have enjoyed the Over the Top Swaps!! Make sure to check out Sandi’s Blog and Carole’ Anne’s Blog for the rest of the Swap Cards. You won’t want to miss them.

Sandi

Carole’ Anne

…and I hope you all have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Stampin’ Up! Meets Over the Top Swappers

Hi Everyone,

Have you been enjoying our little blog tours? We have another one for you today. It’s from a  Over the Top Swap we did at Barbara Jackson’s event in Salt Lake City during convention. She is simply amazing. She manages to entertain, get great swappers involved and offer a beautiful dinner as well. Like I said…simply amazing.

Speaking of amazing…..here are some of the swaps I received. I will share more tomorrow….make sure to check back as the three of us entertain you with our convention escapades.

This card is done by the talented Helen Homet. She resides in California….I guess I’ve known Helen since Leadership of 2007. She’s a great artist.

This pretty and Elegant Card is done by Mary Polcin…..she is a super talent in the industry!

This is my special friend Carole’ Anne…I knew you wouldn’t mind seeing this beauty again.

This card is done by Wanda Clausen…Wanda I can’t believe we were in the same room and didn’t meet!!

A beauty from Phyllis Shepherd.

 

inside of Phyllis’ card

I spent some time with Sherrie…..she is from Texas and a hoot and a half!! You go girl!

This adorable Awning is from Laura Schmitt….just a darling card, don’t you think?

Look at this cute card from Reiko Sakata……too fun….I’ll be casing this one Reiko

Thanks Ladies for all you the wonderful cards……I can’t wait to show my customers tomorrow…they will go nuts with excitement.

I hope you had a good time visiting and that you found a little inspiration from the Over the Top Swappers. Thanks Barbara for inviting us again.

Don’t forget to check out Sandi’s blog and Carole’Annes for the rest of the swaps that is today and tomorrow. You won’t want to miss them.

As always…..have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Stampin’ Up Convention Blog Tour Day # 4 (I think) and Blog Candy Winner

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back to the last day of our Stampin’ Up Convention Mini Blog Tour. This tour is brought to you by Sandi MacIver , Carole’ Anne Sluchinski and Me……hehe…you’re already here.

Don’t forget to check the bottom of the post for the Blog Candy Winner……now hang onto your hats for a fun ride!

 

Isn’t this a spectacular view? this si the view from Margaret Goodfellow’s house in Utah (can’t remember the name of the town). I was invited to attend a dinner at her house on one of the nights I was at convention. Margaret is Shelli Gardner’s Aunt and her Demo number is #2. Isn’t that amazing? She is such a warm and friendly woman and made me feel so welcome. Thanks Margaret!!

…Margaret and me

Margaret had purchase one of my Magic Bow Makers and wanted me to Demo it there so I did and she had me make tons of bows for her. She’s a hoot!!!

to order one of you own just click here

Vicky (one of my new friends with an awesome story), me and Margaret

More stampers at Margaret’s that night. Lis is in the background with the white t-shirt and vest on. She is a remarkable stamper. We always manage to save swaps and shares for each other. This year was no different. Here are a few of her fabulous shares done by her.

Carole’ Anne and Sandi at convention after an announcement!! Think they are happy??? I’d say so!

One of my favorite Demo’s and a freind of mine is Midge…she’s been a Demo for quite some time and has a huge following and stays really busy with her Stampin’ Business. Midge is on the left and is 80+ years young. Love you Midge!! Midge always cracks me up when she says my cards are lovely but they are too easy for her customers. Julie on the other side of me is a friend and also Midge’s daughter. Hey Julie!!!

 

Relaxing are we at a local Italian restaurant. The Garden was lovely and so was the food.

 

Check out these skeleton’s Stampin’ Up Style!

Christmas ideas….with fun things to come….shhhhh it’s a secret.

Check out this little room with stenciled walls!

…..ahhhhhhhhhh Christmas my favorite time of the year…Stampin’ Up! Style of course!

    

Pillow Ornament made with the Top Note Die

Snowflake Ornament

Bird Ornament

  Here I am with my friend Tami White…I met Tami in 2006 when I earned Founder’s Circle…..she is an awesome lady. Tami was #2 Demonstrator of the Year this year. Congratulations Tami…..you rock!! Boy am I tired looking…this was the last day of convention…..and I still had a long all night flight to look forward to….better get some caffeine!!! hehe

I know you think this picture is sideways right? Nope it’s Carole’ Anne in our hotel after our last day….too funny!

Hey Carole’ Anne how can you look so cute when you are this tired?

cute idea using our bird punch

Isn’t this pretty for Christmas?

…and finally the three of us Sharing What we Love!!!!

Thanks Everyone for making this an awesome Mini Blog Tour……You are all the BEST!!! You know we love you!

Now it’s time for the Blog Candy Winner!!!

Come on Down…….

Joni Kelly said...

“What a wonderful representation of what you're seeing and doing there at convention. I had so hoped that I could attend this year, but at least I get to "attend through your eyes!" I absolutely LOVE the Over the Top Swap you made with the Chiffon Fabric - it is WAY more than pretty - I'd call it Fantabulous! TFS Joni”

Congratulations and Thanks Joni . Would you contact me with your address so I can send you a little Stampin’ Up! Trash Can?

That’s it for today….I hope you will join us (yes I said us) for another tour tomorrow and Wednesday of the “Over the Top Event” we participated in. We will be sharing the cards from that and they are awesome. You will not want to miss it.

A special thanks to my roommates and bestest buddies Carole’ Anne and Sandi for being so much fun and just draining the life out of me with laughter…..tee hee…love you girls. Can’t wait to do it again!!!

…and a very special thanks to all of you for visiting. I really appreciate you!

Now please go out and have a Stampinglee Good Day and don’t forget to visit Sandi and Carole Anne for the rest of the story!

Lee