Stamping 411 Sketch 201~Beyond the Garden

Hi Everyone,

I can’t wait to share a little Sneak Peak of what’s to come with some of the fabulous Designer Series Paper as a focal point on my challenge card this week.

This was a very fun sketch to work with. I just knew I wanted to cut into one of the sheets of the new DSP called Beyond the Garden coming up in the new Summer Mini. The card Base is Melon Mambo and cut at 4 1/4 x 11 and followed with a mat of Wild Wasabi cut to 4 x 5 1/4. The Beyond the Garden is cut to 3 7/8 x 5 1/8 followed by a Wild Wasabi Mat 2 1/8 x 3 1/8 and a Whisper White Embossed piece that is 2 x 3. the Happy Mother’s Day is stamped in Melon Mambo on Whisper White 1 x 2 7/8 using the Stamp from the All Holidays Stamp Set. It is attached to a Wild Wasabi Mat cut to 1 1/8 x 3. I added 3 Rhinestones to add a bit of Sparkle to the card. The flower is actually one of the flowers cut from the DSP and colored in with a Aqua Painter and Melon Mambo re-inker. I then attached it with Dimensionals. The bow is done with my bow maker and I did a double loop bow to top it off.

This card to little to no time and was great fun to make. I think this DSP rather speaks for itself don’t you?

I hope that you will find the time to play along this week over at the Stamping 411 Blog.

Thanks for stopping in.

Daisy~Daisy…Who Did The Daisy?

Not sure if you know but we had a little fun this week over at the Stamping 411 Blog this past week.

We each made a card and switched it up to a guess who did the card week.

I have to tell you I only got three out of 7 right myself. How many did you get?

Here is my card…..it was posted on Gretchen’s Blog. Did you all guess this was mine???

Here is the card that was posted on my blog and it belongs to Selene. She had me stumped.

This was really fun and we so appreciate you all playing along with us.

Now onto the winner of the Blog Candy……the Winner is…..

Nancy Horn who said:

“I am thinking this card has definite touches of Connie - the little way she does her distressing and it looks great with this embossing folder from the new mini :)”

Well you’re wrong Nancy but you still win the Blog Candy….please contact me with your info and I’ll get it off to you.

Thanks everyone for playing…it was fun! We’ll have to do this again.

Roses For a Friend

Hi Everyone,

I want to share these little Roses I made for a very Special Friend. I hope she likes them.

   

I’ve done the background using the Stripe Stamp from Stampin’ Up! and stamped once in Melon Mambo and across with Old Olive to make a checked pattern of sorts. I then layered that onto some Old Olive and assembled. The roses were done on Pretty In Pink and done with my Circle Punches and pearls added to the center. I did sponge the edges with the Melon Mambo to enhance the petals. The little leaves sizzlet was used to cut the leaves. Then I added the pearls to the punched piece and added a double bow using my bow maker (available on my right sidebar) or here

 

 

Thanks for stopping in….see you soon.

Stamping 411 Sketch 200 and Blog Candy

Hi Everyone,

Can you believe it time for another sketch challenge?? Better yet can you believe it’s Sketch 200 for the Stamping 411 and time to celebrate!!!

So we’ve got some special cards for you this week and you’re going to want to try and guess who’s card is who’s. It will be fun.

This card showcases the Flower Garden Embossing Folder….isn’t it gorgeous??? Looks like it’s got a little color added to the embossed lines. Then we have the new Fabulous Florets set used for the flowers with Rhinestone Centers. They  are just beautiful done in Cherry Cobbler and and Pumpkin Pie…..I believe the New Simply Scrappin’ Kit that will be in the new mini is what the DSP is from. It’s called Playful Polka Dots. Fun isn’t it? Then it’s topped off with some Cherry Cobble Seam Binding. Wow!!! Love this card. Who’s do you think it belongs to? I have a bit of an idea…..we’ll have to see if I’m right.

In the meantime we’re all offering up some blog candy so make sure to leave a comment and take a guess as to who this card belongs to. That’s all you have to do to win.

My Blog Candy is A package of Fleurettes 11 and a container of Subtle Glimmer Brads.

Someone is going to have fun with these!! Make sure to leave a comment and a guess to qualify.

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out the other Operator’s Blogs as well We’re all offering Blog Candy!

Plant Hope and Reminder

Good Morning Everyone,

Just a reminder about the “Stamp Out Breast Cancer” Event on my Right Side Bar. Just click on the Blinkie to see how you can help!! Here is a little teaser of what's to come. Very Exciting!!! Please check it out.

Now on to today’s card.

It’s done with the Pant Hope Stamp Set …hope you like it.

I inked up the stamp with Markers….Soft Suede, Baja Breeze, Old Olive and Always Artichoke. I also went over the pot with my versamarker and added some clear EP (not evident in this photo, but very cool). The Background is done with a Texturz Plate and I Brayered on some Soft Suede to give some Bark like Texture. My Bow is a Triple done our fabulous Seam Binding using my bow maker available on my right sidebar.

……and I added the pearls for good measure. Not sure they go but kind of like the rough and pretty together. What do you think.

A Special Card for a Special Couple

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share a Special card I made today for a very Special Couple.

This is the card I will send to Jennifer and Paul for they’re wedding. They have been on quite a journey together with him being deployed a few times. They have been so strong and they are so in love. I wish them all the best and only wish I could be there for they’re wedding.

Here is the card I will be sending. Can I just say I know this couple is for “Always”!!! They are truly a match made in Heaven!

My Card is done in Whisper White and enhanced with a bit of Sahara Sand after running the mat through the Big Shot using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. I also used the Fun Flowers Die to make my beautiful Flower and sponged the edges with Sahara Sand as well. White Satin Ribbon for the double bow using my Bow Maker and the sentiment from the Always  Elegant Stamp Set. The leaves were done on Certainly Celery and sponged with the same color. I punched first using the large oval punch.  It’s a wedding I had to use pearls…so I added a small one to the sentiment and a few on the button. Finally I added more to the center of the ribbon.

Hope you like and hope they like it too.

Happy Wedding Day Jennifer and Paul!!

Stamping 411 ~ Every Moment

Hi Everyone, Boy it’s been a busy time lately. I seem to be meeting myself coming around the corner!

It’s time for another sketch challenge from Stamping 411 I hope you will play along.

Sketch 199

….and my take on it.

 

The weather has been so warm here in Florida that I had to make a Spring/Summer Card. I am showcasing the Every Moment Stamp Set. One of my favorites. I thought it should sizzle so I used Tangerine Tango as the contrasting color for my card stock.

I colored the image with my Watercolor Pencils and blended using my Watercolor Pencils. I love that technique. It’s just the best!! …and that verse….is that just not the truth?

The measurements for the card are:

Whisper White Base: 5 1/2 x 81/2

Tangerine Tango 4 x 5 1/4

White Embossed Dotted mat 3 7/8 x 5 1/8

Circles done with my Circle Scissors are 3” and 3 1/4” 9I opted to go round)

I used a scrap for the sentiment and butterfly.

The Ribbon is done with White Taffeta and I did a double bow attaching with a glue dot.

I hope you like it. I also hope you will play along this week. this was a fun sketch for me.

Have a fabulous weekend!!!

Stamp Out Breast Cancer! Join us for this special event!

Join us in STAMPING OUT BREAST CANCER

We have all been touched by this disease in some way, have fought it ourselves, have a loved one or friend who has fought it; some have won the fight, some have not.

Let’s celebrate them all and help to find a cure.

So don your favorite pink t-shirt, make a date with your stamping friends and join us on May 14th, for a 4 Nation Event!

On May 14th at 1, p.m.
(Pacific Daylight time) we will all get together to
STAMP OUT BREAST CANCER!

How are we going to accomplish this?

We have set up a website which will go live at that time.  It contains the pictures and videos on completing each of the projects – and we want to invite you to stamp with us!

TO PARTICIPATE

You need to register with one of the Demonstrators in your country to order your kit – by May 1st, 2011. (There is a registration form on each site listed below and at the bottom of this page)

Our kit includes:

• Stampin Up – Strength and Hope Stamp set (Stampin Up! is donating $2.00 from the sale of each set).
• Precut kits for each of the 6 projects – 4 cards and two 3D items.  Designed by Sandi MacIver and Lee Conrey.
• One package of Basic Pearls.

This will be mailed to you the first week of May – in plenty of time to participate - and is the reason we ask for your phone number and mailing address in order for us to place our orders with Stampin' Up!

We will be sending email newsletters as reminders and to share additional event information with you, such as letting you know when the Stamp Out Breast Cancer site is live for us to stamp together and watch all the wonderful videos!  Additionally, the newsletters will include PayPal links so you may pay for the kits quickly and easily.

REGISTRATION

Registration is available on the websites listed below, including mine. Just scroll to the bottom of this page to complete my registration form.

In the U.S.A. - please contact:

• Heather Wright-Porto - http://www.HandStampedByHeather.com
• Lee Conrey - http://www.stampingleeyours.blogspot.com
• Sandi MacIver – http://www.sandimaciver.com

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• Carole'Anne Sluchinski - http://www.stampinstressaway.com
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In Australia – please contact:

• Linda Geater - http://www.lindageater.com/

In England – Please contact:

• Monica Gale - http://monicas-passions.blogspot.com/

Proceeds from the sale of these kits will also be sent as a donation to:

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
BCRF is dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime by funding clinical and translational research worldwide. 
For more information about BCRF, visit www.bcrfcure.org.

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Stamping 411 Sketch 198~Easter Beauty

Hello!!!

Welcome to another Sketch Challenge from Stamping 411 Hope you’ll take the time to play along.

This one if fun and simple and I wondered what I could do with the background…….hmmmmmmmmm

Then it dawned on me…bright and crisp and summery…..just how it feels in Florida lately.

I am showcasing the Easter Beauty Stamp Set and decided to keep with the simplicity of the sketch. So Daffodil Delight and Black and White were my choices. (I now the white surprises you…hehe)

The card base is cut to 4 1/4 by 11 and folded in half.

Th Daffodil Delight Mat is 3 x 4 1/2 and then punched with the scallop punch and added the black marker dots. The Black mat measures 2 7/8 x 3 7/8 and the white image piece is 2 3/4 x 3 1/2 . On the main card I just stamped the big images in Daffodil and Black just randomly. I could have done the whole card but kind of liked sticking to the sketch design. The main image is masked underneath but then I decided to add a topper to the middle flower so stamped again and cut out and popped it up. I added some Dazzling Diamonds with my 2-way glue and called it a day. Well not before I did my knotted ribbon and Button treatment. The stems were hand drawn as were the leaves and colored with Pear Pizzazz and Old Olive Markers. Enjoy!!

Do hope you will play along.

Awash With Flowers Could Be Yours!

Hey Everyone,

Sorry to be away so long but my kids have been here for almost a week and we were busy, seeing the sights and just enjoying each other.

My share for today is showcasing the Awash With Flowers Clear Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up! This set actually comes in two cases and has 18 stamps!! I embossed the images on Shimmer White and painted the insides with my Aqua Painter and re-inkers. Hope you like it.

(Card inspired by Melanie Watson……)

Question….

Have you ever thought about being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator or just doing it for the discount? If so, I have an extra set of “Awash with Flowers” that I earned for FREE and I will give IT,  a Bow Maker and a set of Card Stands (built my Hubby) to the first person that signs up to be on my TEAM.

BE THE NEXT DEMONSTRATOR TO JOIN MY TEAM!!!!!!

You get the starter kit for $175.00 (worth $310.00) and you get this gift from me, worth close to $70.

Interested?  email me at leeconrey@bellsouth.net

Please CLICK HERE here for info on becoming a demonstrator and the starter kits…just hit the tab that says “Start Your Own Business” …it’s that easy.

Other Perks!!

How would you feel about being able to view and order new stamps and products a whole month before the catalog goes live?

• Would you enjoy 20% off each and every purchase you make
• Would you enjoy 30% off your first order of $150. or more, plus receive hostess Benefits?
• Would you like to attend Stampin UP Convention and meet over 3,000 other women who share your stamping passion?
• Would you like to be the CEO of your own business?
• Would you like to start that business for $175.00?
• Would you like to earn extra income while stamping and sharing what you love?

If you said yes to any of the above, let's talk about you becoming a Stampin Up Demonstrator.

• As a DEMONSTRATOR, there is no obligation to sell or hold workshops. You are in control and can decide if you wish to be a Hobby Demonstrator or a Career Demonstrator and you can change your mind any time you like.
• Choose from Two Starter Kits: 

Join My Team……view a short video before joining.

I can support you if you are local or if you are long distance…..so no worries there. I have several Demonstrators signed under me from all over the country…..and would love to have you join us.

Thanks for stopping by…….

Stamping 411 Sketch 197~Blue China

Hey Everyone,

Are you ready for some fun???? Then hop on over to the Stamping 411 site and play along with us this week. It’s an awesome sketch.

…and my interpretation……

How fun is this. Reminds me of Delft China? I can’t remember where but have seen these fans done lately (if you are the originator please let me know and I will give you credit) and wanted to give it a whirl. I saw this sketch and knew it would be perfect.

You take a piece of dsp cut to 1 1/4 x 6 and score every 1/4 inch and fold like a fan. Don’t forget to add your Chantilly lace.

My card base is Very Vanilla and cut to 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and the mat is 4 x 5 1/4 and run through the Big Shot using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. To that I attached a piece of Baja Breeze that measure 2 1/4 x 4 1/4 and stamped with the image from Dream Gardens in Versamark I then punched the bottom using the scallop trim Border Punch. I attached that and the ribbon to the piece with dimensionals.

Attach the fan with Crystal Effects and stamped my Tea Pot Image onto Vanilla by stamping in Versamark first and then Baja Breeze onto cardstock. Poured Clear Embossing Powder over it and heat set for the shiny look. I then used my 1 3/4 circle punch and popped it up on dimesionals. It still needed something so I took a few of those pearls that came in lines and carried it around the circle.

That’s it. Hope you will play along this week.

Have a good one!!!

Spring is Blossoming with Stampin’ Up!

 

Hi Everyone!

What a great day. It’s the day so many of you have been waiting for. This is the day you get to order the Sneak Peek Set from Stampin’ Up! called Four Frames.

Check out these samples!!! Holy Moly….are they gorgeous or what?

Starting today you can order this set and the Gorgeous Designer Series Paper,  but only for a month…..otherwise you will have to wait until July when the new catalog comes out.

….finally I can show you what I’ve been playing with.

and the gorgeous Designer Series Paper that goes with it!!

Isn’t it gorgeous?

Here’s how you can get your hot little hands on the hottest set of the year!!!

• Spend $20* on any Stampin' Up! products and become eligible to purchase both the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.
• Host a $350* workshop and get the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper for FREE!

*Net sales before tax and shipping

Four Frames Stamp Set can be ordered here at my online store
W: item 123440 | $20.95
C: item 123442 | $15.95

Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper
item 122367 | $9.95

Let me know if I can assist you with your order. I’ll be happy to help. If it’s an April workshop you would prefer……let me help you earn the set and DSP for FREE . I have a few April Dates available…or if you are one of my long distance customers and want to do a workshop in a box to earn this…let me know that too. It can be arranged. You know I love you “Workshop in a Box” Girls. How would you like to be one of my Workshop in a Box Girl’s??? Just hit the contact me button at the top of my blog and ask me how.

I’m so looking forward to hearing from you.