Creative Designs By Jackie

I just want to share a recipe today

2012-01-24T19:05:00.000-05:00

I have enjoyed this recipe because it is so versatile and easy. You can make it as it stands or add Cinnamon, Cheddar Cheese or Buttermilk instead of milk.

Cooking Temperture; 450
Baking Time:              10-12 minutes
Quanity:                      8

Ingredients:
2 c                       flour (self rising)
1 T                      baking powder
2 tsp                    sugar
1/4 tsp                salt
1/2 c                   melted unsalted butter
1 c                      milk

You can substitute with low fat butter(I use I can't believe it butter), Buttermilk,Splenda and salt free salt. I tried them all and it doesn't change the consistancy of the batter.

In a large bowl combine; flour,baking powder, sugar, salt and blend together. Stir in milk and melted butter until moisten. Drop on greased cookie sheet by spoon or you can use parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Now for the fun part. I have been creating a biscuit to go with spicy porkchops I make and it is using the same recipe but adding:
2 cloves of diced garlic
1 T Parsley
1 tsp Dill
and add a handfull of cheddar cheese

My family loved them. They get the Yummy Award in my house.
I hope you enjoy my family's biscuit recipe, and tell me what you think.

Its all about the Pearl

2012-01-09T13:48:00.000-05:00

Did someone say lunch?

What are you doing over there?

This is my son's and grandaughters favorite, it is so like her.

This one is my favorite because I get this I am the princess look all the time, and she is.

Leave me a comment and let me know which one is yours.

Belated Christmas Pictures

2012-01-09T13:39:00.000-05:00

Christmas Eve before Santa comes and even Pearl can't wait. Brian my great grandson check him out checking out the tree.

Say cheese!!

Creative Sketches Challenge-CS56C

2011-11-10T06:00:00.001-05:00

Welcome to this Thursday's Creative Sketch Challenge! The challenge this week was to make a card using the Colors below. I will have to admit it was a challenge for me to use these colors; Riding Hood Red, So Saffron and More Mustard. I would not have thought of these colors, but I am glad someone did. They make great colors to play with for fall. Reminding us of the trees and bushes ever changing colors.

Here is my card

As you can see I used a lot of layers to give this card a lot of texture. Here is close up of the layers that I used in making this card.

Supplies:

Card Stock                         Red Hood Red, So Saffron, More Mustard
Dsp
Stampin Ink                        Crumb Cake
Embossing Powder            Copper
Stampin Up Chalks            So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke
Ribbon                               Always Artichoke seam binding

Now for some fun I used the new stripes embossing folder and I just loved the way that turned out, then next I used lattice embossing folder on the Dsp and so saffron card stock. Then I used my new color spritzer tool and spritz so Crumb Cake. I love this tool and wondered why I took so long to buy it. I will be playing with it some more.

I hope you enjoyed this weeks card, I know I did. If you would like to join us this week go to: http://wwwcreative-sketches.com/ and submit your card by clicking on linky tools.

I will be waiting to see what you come up with.

Working on more Christmas Cards

2011-11-05T05:00:00.001-04:00

I love this time of year when the weather gets cooler and leaves change and you can just feel it won't be long until Thanksgiving and Christmas. Over the weekend I made a start at my Christmas cards I will be mailing out. This one is simple and but gorgeous at the same time.

I took SU ala carte stamp Merry Christmas and embossed it with the new pewter embossing powder on Whisper White. Then ran it through the Big Shot using the Top Note. Then I ran Cherry Cobbler through my Big Shot(my favorite too) using the Plenty of Petals. Then put them both on top of Always Artichoke. Tied some red and white Baker's twine to finish the look. Hope you enjoy.

Creative Sketches Challenge-CS55S

2011-11-03T06:00:00.001-04:00

Welcome to this Thursday's Creative Sketch Challenge! The challenge this week was to make a card using the sketch below. What an awesome sketch to go by to make wonderful Christmas cards by.

Here is what I came up with:

Supplies:

Card Stock Always Artichoke, Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler

Stamp Ink Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke

Stamp Set Tree Trimmings

Ribbon Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin

Embossing Folder Petals a Plenty

Bling Basic Rhinestones

If you would like to join us this week go to: http://wwwcreative-sketches.com/ and submit your card by clicking on linky tools. I will be waiting to see what you come up with.

BIG SHOT Recruiting Offer EXTENDED!!!

2011-11-01T22:00:00.000-04:00

Yes, you read the title right. Stampin Up announced today that they decided to extend their Big Shot recruiting offer through Nov 11th.

Get a FREE Big Shot (or $100 in Stampin' Up! products of your choice) when you purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit. That's up to $440 in products for $175 and it ships FREE. Join now, and Stampin' Up! demonstrator benefits and discounts will be yours through March 31, 2012.

For more details, click Here!
I would love to have you join my team. Email me...and let's talk about this opportunity!

Have you been thinking about becoming a Demonstrator? Starting your own business and sharing what you love with others? The Big Shot has always been one of the biggest investments in starting out, and now Stampin UP is going to give it to you!. Or if you already have one!. Then you can choose $100.00 worth of Stampin UP Product instead.

Creative Sketches Challenge-CS54-Holiday

2011-10-27T06:00:00.002-04:00

Welcome to this Thursday's Creative Sketch Challenge! The challenge this week was to make a Holiday card using the sketch below. Any Holiday is welcome, I chose Christmas.

Here is my card:

I like doing simple and clean cards and this week's challenge is both.

Supplies:
Card Stock                            Real Red and Whisper White
Ink Pad                                  Real Red
Ribbon                                  Whisper White Organza
Punch                                    Scallop Circle
Embossing Folder                 Perfect Polka Dots

I made my circle at the top by finding something out of my kitchen and drawing and cutting it out. I also added our new Dazzling Details to the tag for some bling!!

If you would like to join in, go to our website at http://wwwcreative-sketches.com/ and submit your card by clicking on linky tools. I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Happy Birthday to my Fabulous Granddaughter

2011-10-26T20:05:00.000-04:00

Here is the card I made for my only granddaughter Heather. She has such a gorgeous smile and spirit I wanted to catch that in the card I made.

I just love the softness of the new In color Wisteria Wonder and mix that with Element of Style stamp set and Borderline punch with a few Pearls for Bling!!.
I hope you enjoyed my card as much as I did making it for her.

Creative Sketches Challenge-CS52C

2011-10-13T06:30:00.001-04:00

Welcome to this Thursday's Creative Sketch Challenge! The challenge this week was to make a card using these colors: Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, Basic Black and Crumb Cake. As shown by the sketch below:

Aren't they just Yummy colors. I just love fall. Here is my card.

I used Soft Seude for my base card, Crumb Cake as my next layer and then I made a tree out of Basic Black, leaves out of Cajun Craze and for a little fun added a Rhinestone Owl. My granddaughters birthday is right before Holloween and she gets lots of spooky, fun cards. I think she will like this one. I also made her a girly card out of our new In color Wisteria Wonder. I will post that one later.

Supplies:

Card Stock                        Basic Black, Soft Suede, Cajun Craze and Crumb Cake
Ink Pad                              Soft Suede
Punches                             3 step Owl and little leaves(retired)and Decorative Label
Bling                                  Rhinestones

If you would like to join in, go to our website at http://wwwcreative-sketches.com/ and submit your card by clicking on linky tools. I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Creative Sketches challenge-CS51-1006-Sketch

2011-10-06T06:01:00.001-04:00

Welcome to this Thursday's Creative Sketch Challenge!

As you can see this week challenge is awesome. Since I am new to SU I don't have all the punches, so I had to think outside the box a little. I chose Halloween colors for my card this week.

Supplies:

Card Stock                           Pumpkin Spice, Black
Stamp Pads                          Basic Black, Versa Mark
Stamp Sets                           Home is where my heart is(retired)
Ribbon                                 Tangerine
Punch                                   Bitty Bats(retired)

Like I said I didn't have the square punches so I cut squares with my cutter and stamped the middle with the witch. Cut the Pumpkin Spice and Black card stock on a diagonal.Used Versa Mark to stamp Trick or Treat on the Pumpkin Spice and Black card stock. Added the Bitty Bats and Ribbon. The card was easy and fun to make. I hope you enjoy my card.

If you would like to join in go to our website at http://wwwcreative-sketches.com/ and submit your card by clicking on linky tools. I can't wait to see what you come up with.

World Card Making Day

2011-10-01T11:48:00.000-04:00

How cool is that a day that honors all of us card makers.

History:
World Card Making Day began in 2006 as National Card Making Day. Founded by Paper Crafts magazine to bring card makers together at the beginning of the busiest card-making season of the year, it was first held on October 7, 2006. The initial celebration involved the Paper Crafts magazine audience only; however, due to the positive response it received and the worldwide popularity of card making, the holiday became known as World Card Making Day from then on.

Celebrating its sixth year in 2011, World Card Making Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in October. It's a day for the card-making community -- hobbyists, retailers, and manufacturers -- to unite and celebrate the connection and creativity that is the heart of card making. Join us in the fun on October 1, for World Card Making Day 2011! To check World Card Making Day out here is there website: www.worldcardmakingday.com

There are several sponsors this and OWH is one of them and is having a Blog Hop and if you want to join in on the fun go here http://operationwritehome.org/bloghop.html and click on the button.

Paper Crafts is having a awesome contest and fabulous prizes go check them out here: http://www.papercraftsmag.com/contests/2011-world-card-making-day.html

I know we don't need an excuse to make cards, but I think it is wonderful we have our own day. Now off to make cards and join in on the blog hops!!

Will post my cards later.

Creative Sketches Challenge-CS50

2011-09-29T06:00:00.004-04:00

Welcome to this Thursday's Creative Sketch Challenge! The challenge this week was to make a 5x7 mini scrapbook using this weeks sketch shown below.

I have to admit making a mini scrapbook page is challenging, mainly because I like to load the pages up. Here is my scrapbook for this week.

Once I picked out the card stock and decided that I wanted to stamp my own background using the large rose stamp from Elements of Style on the new in color Wisteria and Whisper White. Then after spending all day going through photo's of the family I came across this photo of my mother and me at my wedding a few years ago. I decided to make a memory page since my mother has passed away since that day, but I loved her being there. My mother loved lace, flowers and very feminine things. So I got out my punches and made a lace mat for the photo and lace around the card stock. Took my white satin ribbon and sponge it too match the card stock (Wisteria Wonder). The sentiment is from a retired stamp set (Sketches). I inked the roses with Wisteria Wonder markers and for some added bling a lot of Basic Pearls. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did in making this tribute to my mother.

Supplies:
Card Stock                         Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
Stamp pad                          Wisteria Wonder
SU Markers                        Wisteria Wonder
Punches                               Eyelet Border, Decorative Label
Ribbon                                White Satin
Stamp Sets                          Element of Style, Four Frames and Sketches(retired)
Other  accessories              Basic Pearls and satin roses(retired)

If you would like to join in go to our website at http://wwwcreative-sketches.com/ and submit your scrapbook page by clicking on linky tools. I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Creative Sketches Challenge-CS49H-Fall/Thanksgiving

2011-09-22T06:14:00.001-04:00

Welcome to this Thursday's Creative Sketch Challenge! The challenge this week was to make a card for Fall or Thanksgiving as show by the sketch below:

Pretty cool sketch and here is my card.

I love this time of the year with the trees changing colors and weather changing. Opening up the windows and letting the gentle breezes come in clear the air. I start baking again and house fills up with the smell of cinnamon and other spices. Oops got off the subject there.

Supplies:
Card Stock                        Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla
Stamping Pads                  Versa Mark
Punch                                Lace Ribbon Border
Embossing Folder             Square Lattice
Embossing Powder           Classy Copper
Ribbon                              Always Artichoke
Brads are from one of Stampin Up retired Hodge Podge sets and the Happy Thanksgiving stamp is from another retired set.

September SUStars Blog Hop

2011-09-17T06:00:00.002-04:00

Welcome to the September SU Stars Blog Hop! This month we're featuring Scrapping Ideas inspired projects! Enjoy the hop and the amazing creations that the SU Stars have come up with.

I'm stop number 12 on the SU Stars Hop and I'm glad you hopped in! I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find great ideas for Scrapbooking paper projects from the Stampin Up! Should you hop off course, simply start at the beginning by clicking on http://www.addalittledazzle.com , the fabulous Monica Weaver and you'll be back on track!

I have to admit I don't scrapbook much, but this month I was willing to give it a try. My son has started Chef School and I thought it would be nice to start some pages for him.

Supplies used:
Card Stock                       Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke and Crumb Cake
Stamp Pads                       Versa Mark, Soft Suede
Markers                            Cherry Cobbler, Creamy Carmel(for the crust of bread and pie, So Saffron,
                                          Pretty in Pink(for the hot dog)and Lucky Limeade
Ribbon                              Early Express (from the Holiday Mini)
Stamp Set                          Voile and Voile to go(both retired)

I stamped with Versa Mark some of the food from Voile to go stamp set and then used my markers to color some of them in. Posted a picture of my son The Chef to be and his first creation he made me at hope his Apple Bird. It is so stinkin cute. Then I thought my page needed something so I made 2 magnets from the Voile to go set. I think they turned out well.  I hope you enjoyed my mother's pride in her son and wanting to priase him. He starts his next of classes soon come back and see what else he has cooked up for me.

Now onto Veronica Miller at http://bluegrassstamperstudio.blogspot.com. I know she has something wonderful for you.

Creative Sketches Challenge-CS48T

2011-09-15T06:03:00.008-04:00

Welcome to this Thursday's Creative Sketch Challenge! The challenge this week was to make a card using Lace and Flowers as show in my card below:

Here is my sample

I am into getting ready for the Christmas, planning workshops, all day stamp-a-stack and more. I loved this stamp set (Beautiful Season) from the new SU 2011-2112 catalog on page 45. So that is why I chose to make a Christmas card using lace, ribbon. I just love Vintage looking cards.

Supplies:
Card Stock                          Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla
Stamp Set                            Beautiful Season
Ink Pad                                Always Artichoke, Versa Mark
SU Markers                         Night of Navy, Bashful Blue, Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Soft
                                            Suede, Crumb Cake, So Saffron
Ribbon                                Early Expresso Quilted Satin (from Holiday Mini)
DSP                                    Holly Berry Bouquet(from Holiday Mini)
Punch's                               Curly Label, Eyelet Border
Accessories                         Basic Pearls, Distressing Essentials

This week was all about having fun and thinking outside the box. I love mixing textures and layers to make one of a kind Vintage cards.   Tell me what you think! By the way all of the products I used can be purchased right here from Stampin’ Up. Go to the Shop online button at the top of blog. Thanks for stopping by and come back soon. Feel free to leave a comment, I love reading each one.

If you would like to join in go to our website at http://wwwcreative-sketches.com/ and submit your card by clicking on linky tools. I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Creative Sketches Challenge-CS47C

2011-09-08T06:00:00.001-04:00

This week challenge is a color challenge and I must confess I would never had put these colors together, but to my amazement they are gorgeous together. They are Cherry Cobbler, Basic Grey and Peach Parfait.

Here is my card:

Supplies are all Stampin Up Products:
Card Stock                                  Basic Grey, Cherry Cobbler and Peach Parfait
Ink Pad                                        Basic Grey
DSP                                             Paisley Petals
Lace                                             Victoria
Brad                                            Antique collection
Embossing Folders                      Vintage Wallpaper, Perfect Polka Dots and Square Lattice
Stamp Sets                                   Because I Care, Four Frames
Punch                                           Decorative Label

I wanted to do something different this week so I embossed each piece of card stock with a different Textured Impression Embossing folder. Then I sanded the Vintage Wallpaper to give it a more aged look. I haven't gotten my Simply Scored Tool yet so made my medallion the old way by cutting a strip of DSP 1x12 and scored one side at 1/2 inch and flip over and scored the other side at 1/4 inch to give the peaks and valleys. Then I folded along the score marks and added a punched out circle to give stability. I used red sticky tape to adhere to my lace strip.  I think this is the first Vintage Card I have made without any bling. I hope you have enjoyed my card this week.

Come join in by going to http://wwwcreative-sketches.com/ and submit your card by clicking on linky tools. I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Creative Sketches Challenge-CS46S

2011-09-01T06:00:00.006-04:00

This week challenge is a sketch to show how layering and using my favorite SU tool The Big Shot. Here is my card I entered.

Supplies:

Card stock Elegant Eggplant, Crumb Cake and Wisteria Wonder (new in color)

Stamp Set Elements of Style, Birthdays Count

SU Markers Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive

Bling Rhinestones, Jeweled brads

Since I am a new to the Su family I don't have a lot stamp sets, but manage to mix old and new to come up this week card. I love anything purple so I chose to mix Elegant Eggplant with our new Wisteria. The card easy to make using my Big Shot and Top Note Big Die. I hope you enjoy this week's sample, I know I enjoyed making this week card. If you would like to join in go to http://wwwcreative-sketches.com/ and submit your card by clicking on linky tools. I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Creative Sketches Challenge-CS45H

2011-08-25T05:01:00.002-04:00

This week challenge was a sketch with a holiday theme. We could choose from Halloween or Fall. This time a year gets me thinking about Fall, Thanksgiving and yes Christmas. So I chose a fall card, since I haven't received my new Halloween goodies yet.

Here is my sample, I had a lot of fun designing and making this one.

Let's get started, here is a list of supplies I used.
SU Markers                  Soft Suede, Lucky Limeade, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron
Card Stock                    Lucky Limeade, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Natural White, Very Vanilla
Ink Pad                          Soft Suede
Stamp Sets                     Lovely as a Tree, Season by Season
Punches                         Eyelet Border, Scallop Oval and small oval
Other accessories         Hemp Twine, Victoria Lace and some yummy Chocolate Pearls

I hoped you enjoyed my card this week, I know I had fun making it. If you would like to join us this week go to: http://wwwcreative-sketches.com/ and submit your card by clicking on linky tools. I will be waiting to see what you come up with.

My Frist Christmas Card

2011-08-20T12:17:00.000-04:00

I belong to a wonderful group of ladies in a group called VC Rocks and this month swap was Christmas/Winter. So I decided to use one of my new Christmas stamp sets from the new 2011-2012 Catty.

Snow Much Fun

I just love snowmen and these are adorable. I imagine you will see more of these little guys.

Here is my card;

Supplies:

Card Stock                         Crumb Cake, Real Red and Soft Seude
Markers                             Soft Suede, Real Red, Crumb Cake and Pumpkin Spice
Stampin Ink                        Soft Seude
Stamp Set                           Snow Much Fun
Other assessories               Crimper, Aqua painter, Embossing folder- Petal's a Plenty
                                            and Basic Pearls.

I hope you enjoyed my sample today and can't wait to show you more. Christmas is my favorite time of the year.

Look What My Son Made Me! Beautiful and Yummy

2011-08-16T14:02:00.001-04:00

Some of you know my son Joe is going to Culinary School to become a Chef. So proud mother that I am here is a little dessert he made me last night. Now remember this is out of one small apple. This served with Carmel dipping sauce. Sounds Yummy doesn't It? I know there is no card, box or other project involved but sometimes a mom just has to share.

Front View

Top View

Side View

Creative Sketches Color Challenge-CS43

2011-08-11T16:54:00.000-04:00

Each week we post a sketch and or something added to it… for you to try your hand at creating a project or card using the week’s sketch. This week is a COLOR Challenge!

I must admit that when I first saw these colors I was a little imitated but I love a good challenge. When you start working with the colors ideas start flowing. Here is my sample this week. I am sorry if it is late getting posted.

Supplies:
Card stock               Basic Black, Basic Gray and Poppy Parade
Stamp Pad              Basic Black
Punch's                   Scallop Oval and small Oval
Embosslit Die        Beautiful Wings
Enbossing Folder    Perfect Polka Dots
Basic Pearls
Big Shot

This project was quick and easy and a lot of fun.

If you would like to play along with us go to: http://wwwcreative-sketches.com/ and submit your card by clicking on linky tools. I will be waiting to see what you come up with.

Creative Sketches Challenge-CS41S

2011-08-04T06:00:00.001-04:00

This week's challenge is a sketch that uses punch's, dsp and much more. I found it a lot of fun to do.
Here is my card that I submitted:

I decided to use SU new In colors, DSP, and Decorative Label punch. To glam it up I used SU Basic Pearls, Victoria lace and some Crystal Effects to the flowers. By adding some Butterflies from some retired dsp I gave it some contrast.
Supplies:
Dsp:                   Paisely Petals and Victorian Vintage(retired)
Card stock:          Lucky Limeade, and Very Vanilla
Stamp Sets:         Four Frames and Elements of Style
Ink Pad:               Soft Suede
SU Markers:        Real Red and Lucky Limeade
Punch:                 Decorative label
Embossitt:           Beautiful Wings
Ribbon:               Victoria lace
Assessories:        Basic Pearls and Crystal Effects

I hope you enjoyed my card. If you would like to play along with us go to: http://wwwcreative-sketches.com/ and submit your card by clicking on linky tools. I will be waiting to see what you come up with.

My fabulous find today!!!

2011-07-28T16:10:00.000-04:00

Here is Dawn Rapsas blog http://www.inkeruptildawn.com/ she wanted a list of blogs that use SU products and I thought that was a great idea. If we add our names to the list and post on each others blog we can increase traffic to our own blogs.

So here are a few blogs for you to check out:

Lydia blog:         http://lydz-creations.blogspot.com/
Anne's blog:       http://annesemptynest.blogspot.com/
Tina W blog:       http://theserenestamper.blogspot.com/
Linda C blog      http://www.craftystampin.com/
Krystal's blog:    http://krystaleskorner.blogspot.com/
Beth F blog:      http://bethfesperman.blogspot.com/

Angela S blog:   http://stampinkology.blogspot.com/
Kristy A blog:    http://www.kristyalexander.com/
Sue N blog:        http://stampingvogue.blogspot.com
Tonja R blog:     tonja@stampingwithtonja.com

Look what I did Iris Folding for Creative Sketches Challenge

2011-07-21T06:15:00.002-04:00

This weeks challenge was something I never had seen or heard of Iris folding. Needless to say this challenge took me of my comfort zone. After searching the Internet and going over several patterns I chose a heart. Between the heat (no air) and my daughter going for surgery I manage to get this done. I do like making these, but I believe practice makes perfect. So you may see more in the future.

Here is my card:

Supplies needed:

3 pieces 6 x 6 of card stock or dsp or you can mix them
Scotch tape
adhesive (I used my Su snail)
scissors

I made mine from a pattern that I found on http://circleofcrafters.com/. There are lots of patterns out there but since I had never made before I also wanted instructions. Theirs are easy to follow and very clear.

I hope you enjoyed my attempt at Iris folding and feel free to let me know what you think? I love comments.

If you would like to play along with us go to: http://wwwcreative-sketches.com/ and submit your card by clicking on linky tools. I will be waiting to see what you come up with.

I AM A WINNER!!

2011-07-11T12:59:00.000-04:00

I just found out I won this awesome cardholder from Carey at http://pedstamperstampingtreehouse.blogspot.com/ I loved her card holder collection and I can't wait to get mine.

This weekends Blog Hop was awesome and I learned a lot. Can't wait to go back and check out the tutorials

As I promised: Bottle cap Magnets and Gift Set

2011-07-11T12:20:00.000-04:00

Here is my tutorial that I promised from this weekends VC Rocks Blog Hop. I hope you enjoy and have fun making your own.

Supplies I used:

Cardstock: Island Indigo, Pool Party all from the New 2011-2012 Catalog
DSP: Paisley Petals ( from the new 2011-2012 Catalog)
Punches: 2-3/8 Scallop Circle, 1-3/4 Circle, 1-3/8 Circle, 1” Circle, ¾ “and the
New Lace Ribbon Border Punch (from the new 2011-2012 catalog)
Ribbon: Whisper White Satin Ribbon (inked to match using pool party)
Accessories: see through tin, bottle caps, magnets, Crystal Effects and Rhinestones

Directions:
Assemble each magnet. The punched out circles from dsp, or anything you stamp. (On mine I punched out the images of the flowers and leaves from the new DSP Paisley Petals for the end magnets and stamped and colored the center one).

Adhere the punched piece into the bottle cap (with Snail Adhesive or Sticky Strip) just to hold it in place. (Note: It is important that the piece is secure because when the Crystal Effects is poured in, the piece will "float" otherwise.)

Pour Crystal Effects into the bottle cap on top of the image.

Allow the pieces to to dryabout ten minutes or until it's beginning to appear clear. Then apply a Rhinestone to the piece. Literally "drop" it onto the Crystal Effects so that it doesn't sink or get covered up by the liquid.

Allow the bottlecaps to dry at least overnight and be sure that they are placed on a level surface so the liquid dries evenly.

Inside directions:

Cut the strips of cardstock and DSP to go inside the tin. Bottom layer is 5-1/4 x 3-1/2, for the next layer I used the reverse side of the DSP and cut it 5-1/4 x 1-1/4. I adhered the pieces together, then I rounded the edges of the bottom piece and glued it to the bottom of my tin.

Then I cut 2 pieces 1-1/4 X 5-1/4 one of cardstock and one of DSP for the belly bands. Then I ran the cardstock thru our new Ribbon Lace Border punch. Coolist punch ever!! I love the lacey look.

This is what they look like after glued together along with the scallop and circle tag.

Once completely dry, adhere the magnet onto the back of the cap.

Crystal Effects works for this but be sure to let it dry completely once again. But any adhesive will do as long as it is completely dry.

After the bottlecaps and tags are dry, assemble. Put the magnets inside and line up on strip. They will stick to the tin because of the magnets.

Then I closed lid, flipped the tin over and added belly band and tag.

I finished the tin by adding a Ribbon bow.

I hope you enjoyed my verison of Carla Brasher's gift tin. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me!

Jackie Watson
jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com

VC Rocks July Blog Hop

2011-07-09T06:00:00.003-04:00

Thank you for visiting my blog and joining us for a weekend of amazing blog hopping. You won’t be disappointed. The hop officially kicks off at 10AM Eastern/9AM Central, 8AM Mountain, 7AM Pacific on Saturday and will run through the weekend. If you are following the Blog Hop, and you just came from the fabulous Elizabeth Harris' blog, then you are in the right place.

If you have just joined us or got lost along the way you can start over at the beginning here.

This month's theme is Anything but a Card, now that can be anything from a box, basket , business card holders or jewelry -- the list is endless. For my project I chose to do this gift tin, I saw one just like it on Carla Brasher blog. I liked it so much I decided to cas it.

I moved this summer and my neighbor has been such a great help to me and my family and she has never asked for a thing in return, so I thought why not make something for her as a gift and show it here on the blog hop.

Supplies I used:

Card stock: Island Indigo, Pool Party all from the New 2011-2012 Catalog
DSP: Paisley Petals ( from the new 2011-2012 Catalog)
Punches: 2-3/8 Scallop Circle, 1-3/4 Circle, 1-3/8 Circle, 1” Circle, ¾ “and the
New Lace Ribbon Border Punch (from the new 2011-2012 catalog)
Ribbon: Whisper White Satin Ribbon (inked to match using Pool Party)
Accessories: see through tin, bottle caps, magnets, Snail Adhesive, Crystal Effects and Basic Rhinestones

I hope you have enjoyed the projects I made for you today. For anyone interested in how I made this tin I will be posting the tutorial on Monday night or Tuesday morning. The tutorial is so long, I thought I would post it separate

And, as you leave my blog, please hop on over to the fantastic blog of Marisol Gutierrez.

Earn a FREE Exclusive Christmas Keepsake Project Kit!

2011-07-01T20:43:00.002-04:00

Everything is more fun when you are surrounded by great friends! Stamping is no exception--it's an art, a creative outlet, and a fun way to bring people together.

Now, it's easier than ever to participate in our +One Campaign and get friends stamping with you because you will get a free Christmas Keepsake Box project kit--a $40 value--to work on.

If you join my team before the end of July, your exciting project kit will arrive with your first demonstrator order in August. Imagine an afternoon spent chatting with friends while creating something beautiful--isn't that what Stampin' Up! is all about?

This limited-time $99 Starter Kit--valued at more than $180-is full of product favorites, including items from the brand-new Idea Book & Catalog.

This project kit isn't offered anywhere else, so be sure to take advantage of this special offer. Look at all the benefits of being a Stampin Up demonstrator:

•A 20 percent product discount!
•A free monthly issue of Stampin' Success, Stampin' Up!'s demonstrator-only magazine!
•Sneak peeks at brand-new products!
•Invitations to exclusive Stampin' Up! events!
•Regular get-togethers to stamp!

•Free access to a community of 30,000+ crafters/stampers and creative artists, as well as 160,000+ project samples!

In addition, you will be eligible for TWO FREE months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS)--including your own business website and Online Store, access to a blog, calendar, a monthly e-newsletter, project gallery, and e-cards--if you sign up within 21 days of becoming a demonstrator.

The Christmas Keepsake Box Project Kit--a $40 value--contains the following products (quantities are 1 unless otherwise noted):

Pines & Poinsettias (wood mounted)
Keepsake box
Scallop borders (cut from Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die)
First Edition Designer Series Paper (3)
Holly Berry Designer Series Paper (6)
First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper strip (2)
Holly Berry Designer Series Paper piece*
Real Red Top Note (cut from Top Note Bigz Die)
Real Red Decorative Label (cut from Matchbook Bigz XL Die)
Wild Wasabi Card Stock strips (3)
Naturals Ivory Card Stock piece
Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Fabric*
Real Red 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim
Linen Thread
Champagne Fine Galxy Stampin' Glitter
Vanilla Pearl 1/2" Simply Adorned Bauble
Pearl Basic Jewels (1 pkg.)
Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Buttons (Large Wild Wasabi, Small Real Red)
Mini Vintage Tags

Additional Supplies Needed:

•Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker
•Real Red Stampin' Write Marker
•Wild Wasabi Stampin' Write Marker
•Adhesives
•3/16" Corner Punch
•Scallop Circle Punch
•Paper Cutter
•Paper Snips
•Needle
•Glue gun

Learn more about all the exciting July offers go to my website at http://stampinjackie.stampinup.net/.
I would be excited about having you on my team, contact me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com or my website.

Creative Sketches Challenge-CS39A

2011-06-30T06:00:00.002-04:00

This weeks challenge is anything goes, card, 3D box's or anything else.

I chose to make a card quick and simple.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Just Believe

Stamp Pad: Always Artichoke
Card Stock: Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, various scraps of anything you have around
Designer Series Paper: Various scraps of anything you have around
Accessories: Sticky Strip, Snail Adhesive, Basic Pearls, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die, Square Lattice Embossing Folder

Base Card: Always Artichoke (4-1/4" x 8")

First Layer: Very Vanilla (4" x 5-1/4")
Second Layer: Always Artichoke (3-3/4" x 5")
Third Layer: Very Vanilla (3-1/2" x 4-3/4")
Inside Layer: Very Vanilla (4" x 5-1/4")

How I made it front of card:

I stamped flower image in Always Artichoke on the smallest piece of Very Vanilla.

I then punched out butterflies using the Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die in a variety of colors/papers.
I placed some butterflies around, where I thought they would look natural.
I stamped sentiment in Always Artichoke.
Glued Third layer to Second Layer using Snail Adhesive.
Run Second and Third Layers (glued together) through Big Shot using Square Lattice Embossing Folder.
I then glued this combined layer to the First Layer using Sticky Strip.
I glued all layers to Base Card using Snail Adhesive.
Then added Basic Pearls to a few butterflies.

Inside of card:
Stamped small flower image twice on the bottom left in Always Artichoke.

I glued to Base Card using Snail Adhesive.

Creative Sketches Challenge CS38H

2011-06-23T06:00:00.001-04:00

This week challenge is a sketch with a twist it also needs to reflect a Holiday. Any Holiday you like, even Birthdays, Anniversary.!!!

Here is my card I chose Christmas (My favorite time of the year):

Here is the inside of my card:

Supplies I used:

Stamp Sets: Tree Trimmings and Christmas Greetings

Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, Pear Pizzazz and Whisper White
Stamp Pads: Cherry Cobbler, Pear Pizzazz; Whisper White craft pad
Big Shot and Scalloped Circle Die
Accessories: Snail Adhesive, White Stampin' Embossin' Powder, Embossing Buddy, Stamping Sponges, Basic Rhinestones, Heat Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Directions:

Base Card: 4-1/4"X11" Pear Pizzazz folded in half
First Layer: 4"x5-1/4" Cherry Cobbler
Second Layer: 4" Pear Pizzazz Circle
Top Layer: Scalloped Circle made with Bigz Die and Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (Whisper White)

I stamped ornament images in Cherry Cobbler on Whisper White after cutting out Scalloped Circle. Using Stamp-a-ma-jig, line up string and stamp in Pear Pizzazz. Sponge edges in Cherry Cobbler.

I then layered stamped scallop circle to 4" Pear Pizzazz Circle.
Using Embossing Buddy, gently tap Cherry Cobbler card stock in area where greeting will be stamped (helps to stop embossing powder from sticking to oils from hands).
I then stamped Merry Christmas in Whisper White ink, sprinkle White embossing powder over stamped sentiment, heat set with heat tool.

I then attached Cherry Cobbler layer to base card. Then attached 4" Pear Pizzazz Circle to base card.
Everyone know I had to add alittle Bling (Basic Rhinestones) to mine or yours heart's content.

Now for the inside:
I layered with Whisper White card stock (4"x5-1/4").
Then I stamped sentiment in Cherry Cobbler. Then I stamped one of the ornaments in Cherry Cobbler.
and added alittle bling with a basic Rhinestone.

I hope you enjoyed my card today. I am sorry the pictures are not clearer, the card is quite gorgeous.

If you would like to play along with us go to: http://wwwcreative-sketches.com/ and submit your card by clicking on linky tools. I will be waiting to see what you come up with.

Creative Sketches - Masked Technique

2011-06-18T15:19:00.000-04:00

This week's challenge on Creative Sketches is to use the Masked Technique. Enjoy my project

and come on over and join us in this challenge by entering your project today!

My Because I Care card was fun to make -- sailing the seas is where I would like to be!

The masking technique is fun and can be used on any card, scrapbook page or 3-D item.

To create this card:

I stamped the main image on regular typing paper and cut it out as well as stamping it on Whisper White card stock in Basic Black ink.

I punched out a circle using the 2-1/2" Circle Punch.

I placed the cut out image over the stamped image on the card stock with non-permanent.

After attaching the ship, I placed the "hole" from punching out the 2-1/2" circle over the stamped ship and sponged on Daffodil Delight ink around the ship.

To finish the "shining moon" effect, I sponged on Cajun Craze around the top of the circle.

After completing the "shining moon", I placed the circle, previously punched out, over it and sponged on Bashful Blue and Marina Mist to create an early evening ambiance.

To finish the seascape, I masked the ship again and inked up the bottom of the ship in Basic Black, stamped off once and stamped more water. This step was repeated about ten times to create the ocean.

I layered the stamped Whisper White* card stock to Bashful Blue card stock*, layered it to Basic Black card stock* and attached all to the base card.

*Corners were punched with the Ticket Corner Punch.

To complete the card, I stamped a frame from the Four Frames stamp set (in the new 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog) in Marina Mist and the sentiment from the retiring Hostess Set Because I Care and attached to the base card using Stampin' Dimensionals.

The Early Bird Catches the Worm

2011-06-14T10:15:00.000-04:00

Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?

OR will you be one in the near future?

Do you want to go to the 2012 Stampin' Up! Convention?

Well, you can register early for the Late Night Stampers' (LNS) convention package(s) and save your spot now.

How? See below!!!

LNS pre-Convention event Bundle for 2012 includes

2 wow events (monday and saturday night)

monday stamp camp 8 great projects
3 shoe box swaps
1 reunion party 2 projects, games and snacks
midnight madness (for crazy people who like to stamp the night away!)
and the LNS 75+1 Card front Swap with Pizza

BUNDLE PRICE SAVINGS

$185 if you register before July 2011 a savings of $50
$190 if you register before October 2011 a savings of $45
$200 if you register before January 2012 a savings of $35
$220 after Jan 1, 2012 a savings of $15
Bundles make our book keeping easier and that is why you save so much more! Thanks for making it more fun for us.
Single events will not be sold until after April 1, 2012

When you purchase this event for 2012 your name will be added to the guest list at the Radisson for 2012.

YOU MUST still call them to place your LNS room reservation. (801) 531-7500

One Discounted Room reservation per participant PLEASE.

The room rate for 2012 is $120 per night which will save you $145 if you stay with us for 5 nights.

you will also continue to receive a FREE box breakfast each morning
(muffin, fruit and yogurt.)

Visit the 2012 LNS website for full details.

VC Rocks June Blog Hop

2011-06-11T04:46:00.000-04:00

Welcome to the VC Rocks June Blog Hop

Thank you for visiting my blog today. If you are following the Blog Hop, you came from Holly's (& The Dog) wonderful blog, InkPaperStamps. If you are a regular visitor or just happened along, you can start the Blog Hop at the beginning by going here.

The Big Shot Die Cutting Machine

Can you guess what our theme is this month? Yep, the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. I absolutely love this machine and all the wonderful things that can be done with it. You can use Sizzix dies in as well as many other competitor's dies. It cuts paper, material, wood, and the list goes on.

For my project today, I made a basket out of the Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die. It makes the cutest little bag or in my case a basket. It is great to use as a party favor for a kid's party, a wedding shower, a baby shower or even a family dinner like Thanksgiving!

As a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator I was able to place a pre-order from the New 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. Can you tell what I ordered? Hint: two (2) stamp sets -- Delicate Doilies and Four Frames. Aren't they great?

Card Stock:
  Perfect Plum (6x12 and 5/8x9)
  Whisper White (5-1/2x4-1/2)
  Pear Pizazz (small piece)
Stamp Sets: Delicate Doilies and Four Frames
Stamp Pad(s): Perflect Plum
Accessories: Snail Adhesive, Basic Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Tape, Fancy Favor XL Bigz Die,
  and the Decorative Label Punch

This cute little basket easily holds four 3"x3" cards with envelopes. I just had to make a few to go with it.

You can't really tell by this picture, but I used Basic Pearls and Basic Rhinestones. Following are close-ups of the cards.

Okay, I know, you are wondering where the Basic Pearls are. Right? Well, I put one in the center of the Perfect Plum circle and eight pearls in each flower around the center. If you look REALLY hard, you can see them.

Yeah, you can see the Basic Rhinestones on this one.

I hope you have enjoyed the projects I made for you today. And, as you leave my blog, please hop on over to the fantastic blog of Kym Schwinkendorf, Artful Imagination.

Remember if you get lost or turned around, you can always start at the beginning on our home blog, VC Rocks!

Creative Sketches Challenge-CS36C

2011-06-09T09:36:00.000-04:00

I am so sorry for being late, I am having Internet issues from hell. Hopefully they will be all cleared up soon. I found the phones lines were cut and because of all the storms and flooding it will take until the 22nd (keeping fingers crossed) to get a repair man out. Enough of that. You came here for the Challenge, and it is a great one. I just love the Strawberry, don't you?

Here is my submission

Supplies:

Base Card: Soft Suede 5-1/2x 8-1/2

First Layer: Real Red 5-1/4 x 4
Second Layer: Wild Wasabi 5 x 3-3/4
Top Layer: Whisper White 4-3/4 x 3-1/2 and 4 x 5-1/4
Stamp Sets: Fabulous Florets
Word Play

Accessories: Snail Adhesive, Basic Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals, Watercolor Crayons and Blender Pens. Paper Snips, Eyelet Border Punch

I stamped the leaves in Wild Wasabi, flowers in Real Red and water colored with Blender Pens in Real Red. I used the Eyelet Border punch and punch along one side of Wild Wasabi and Whisper White card stock pieces. Then I attached Whisper White to Wild Wasabi and attach both to Real Red and all of them to the base card. For some fun I attached a large basic pearl to the center of the large flower. Then I attached a few small basic pearls (7) to the center of the small flower. Last but not least I stamped sentiment in Real Red.

Then I stamped the flower image on second piece of Whisper White card stock (4 x 5-1/4) and attach card stock to inside. I hope you enjoyed my Vintage card today.

If you would like to play along with us go to: http://wwwcreative-sketches.com/ and submit your card by clicking on linky tools. I will be waiting to see what you come up with.

Scrapbooking Blog Award!!!

2011-06-02T10:07:00.000-04:00

I am so honored to be featured on Scrap Book Layout ideas this month. I was totally surprized, but thankful. You can check all the cool layouts for scrapbooking at http://scrapbooklayoutsideas.com/

Creative Sketches Challenge-CS34H

2011-05-26T06:39:00.002-04:00

This week on Creative Sketches we have a great sketch for you. Simple, clean and classic lines. Here is my submission.

Supplies:
Stampin Pad                      Night of Navy
Card Stock                        Night of Navy, Basic Grey, Whisper White
Stampin Up Markers         Bashful Blue, garden green
Stamp Sets                        Because I care and Congrats
Ribbon                              Night of Navy

If you would like to play along with us go to: http://wwwcreative-sketches.com/ and submit your card by clicking on linky tools. I will be waiting to see what you come up with.

Creative Sketches Challenge-CS33T

2011-05-19T06:28:00.001-04:00

This week's challenge is Collage Technique. I tried my best to do a collage but with the issues with blogger I am just glad things are working. Here is Creative Sketches Challenge this week.

Here is my card for this week challenge:

Supplies:
Card stock:                 Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Baja Breeze
Punches:                     1-3/8 oval punch large
Embosslits Dies:       Beautiful Wings
Embossing Folder:     Framed Tulips
Ribbon:                      Bashful Blue Satin
Stampin Pads:            Baja Breeze
Stamp Sets:                Elements of Style
Accessories:              Basic pearls, shimmer paint

This was a quick and easy card to make, mostly die cuts, punches and accessories. The Technique this week was Collage. If you would like to play along with us go to: http://wwwcreative-sketches.com
and submit your card by clicking on linky tools. I will be waiting to see what you come up with.

Creative Sketches Challenge CS32

2011-05-13T15:20:00.000-04:00

This week challenge is a color challenge from a quilt pattern. With all the problems with blogger I could not get it up in a timely matter.

Here is my card that I submitted and I hope you enjoy it.

I cas my own card on this one. This quick and easy card is just picking the colors needed, Wild Wasabi, Peach Parfait, Marina Mist and Rich Razzleberry. I add a couple more using Very vanilla and Crumb Cake for balance. I ran each piece thru my Big Shot using different embossing folders. Wrapped around Rich Razzleberry polka dot ribbon. I left the sentiment off this time, but if I was going to do one I think celebrate would look nice.

If you would like to join in on the fun go to: http://wwwcreative-sketches.com and submit your card by clicking on linky tools.

Creative Sketches Challenge-CS31

2011-05-05T07:27:00.001-04:00

This week on Creative Sketches we have a delightful sketch for you. Simple and elegant using classic lines. I would like to invite you to join in on the fun at: http://creative-sketches.com/ and submit your card by clicking on linky tools. Now onto my card:

I had a lot of fun making this card, since I am new to SU up I don't have a lot of the punches or die cuts so I came up this design and I hope you like it.

Supplies:
Card Stock                  Old Olive, Crumb Cake
Designer Paper           Springtime vintage
Punches                          Curly label and Scallop Trim border
Embossing folder        Square Lattice
Antique Brads             (I removed the prongs off the back so they will lay flat)

Leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Stylish Blogger Award

2011-05-04T14:00:00.001-04:00

I was greatly surprised and honored to receive the Stylishe Blogger Award from Angela Waters. Her blog is http://www.lifewithawienerdog.com/ is amazing and fun and I encourage you to check it out. Besides being an amazing stamper she is a VC rocker too. How great is that!! I first found her blog during a blog hop for VC Rocks last year and keep coming back for inspration.

Another great thing about this award is that I get to pass it on. I have found six ladies who are also amazing stampers and crafters who deserve this award. Please be sure to check out their blogs so you can see their amazing artwork.

Brenda Hugar "Brenda's Stamping Corner"

http://brendasstampingcorner.blogspot.com/

Ann Schach "The Stamping Schach"

http://www.stampinchic.com/

Sarah Wills "Sarahs Ink Spot"

http://sarahsinkspot.com/blog/

Linda Keal "Olive Stamps"

http://olivestamps.blogspot.com/

Donna "Butternut Sage Designs"

http://butternutsagedesigns.blogspot.com/

Marisol Gutierrez "A Touch of Sol"

http://atouchofsol.blogspot.com/

May is National Scrapbooking Month

2011-05-02T16:46:00.000-04:00

My sister Brenda Hugar is hosting a Scavenger Hunt for the National Scrapbooking Month-May 1^st thru May 31^st. What a way to celebrate National Scrapbooking Month.

To get more details go too her blog at http://brendasstampingcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/scavenger-hunt-for-national.html. I know I am going to have fun unscrambling the words.

VC Rocks Invites you join our Fun

2011-05-02T16:40:00.001-04:00

Each Spring/Summer VC Rocks starts operating in April (for returning members) and open on May 1st to new members.

What does VC Rocks stand for -- it is originally started out for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators to have a "Virtual Convention -- VC" for those demonstrators that were not able to attend the annual Convention. Over the years the group has been opened to include anyone who wants to participate, even convention goers!

The group offers many fun activities -- swaps, virtual hotel (including pool boys), classes, make-n-takes, blog hops, friendship and camaraderie!

Click here to see what we are all about and join in the fun!

Open membership runs from May 1st through May 30th

VC ROCKS Preview Challenge 11 & 12- Oh What Fun!

2011-04-29T15:19:00.000-04:00

Here are the last 2 preview challenges for this week. They were allot of fun to make. Now that I am all motivated here goes.

Preview challenge 11 was to
Part 1-Use any TOOL to alter a quarter size sheet of card stock from the NEUTRALS collection. Ink may be used in the altering. Tools: brayer, color spritzer, distresser, paper piercing tool, heat gun, tearing edge, crimper, wax paper or foil, or any other household item.

Part 2- Use the altered quarter size sheet of card stock from part 1 of challenge # 11 and the prepared strip of card stock from challenge # 5 (shine on) to create a BIRTHDAY card.

Here is my card:

I hope you can see that I distressed the Crumb Cake card stock using my SU distressing kit, added the piece from an earlier challenge using polka dot embossing folder and then smooching with spritz. My next layer I used versa mark to stamp the Roses from Elements of Style and then embossed with clear embossing powder. I scrunched Very Vanilla satin ribbon, added some Pearls to the side. Stamped roses on crumb cake on Crumb Cake card stock using soft suede. Then using my Big Shot and Beautiful Wings embosslit to make Butterflies. Stamped my Birthday Greeting and I am done.

Onto Preview Challenge 12

Find a magazine. Any magazine except a paper crafting magazine! Browse the grocery store, dept store or search online. Find one advertisement that appeals to you. Select 3 colors from that advertisement and match them to SU colors as close as possible. Create a card or scrapbook page using those 3 colors AND 2 different types of embellishments.

Here is my ad from the Internet: I love ice cream

So I matched Whisper White, Softly suede, and Pretty and Pink for Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla ice cream. Hope you like my card. The sketch I used is from another challenge over at Sketch Frenzy Friday blog here is their website: http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/

Here is my card, I hope you like it.

Please let me know what you think.

Creative Sketch's CS30H Challenge

2011-04-28T07:31:00.001-04:00

This month’s challenge on Creative-Sketches was a little bit of a challenge for me, and this gave me a chance to go outside the box. I used the Color Coach to come up with these enrich colors.

Here is what I came up with:

Supplies:

Card Stock: Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White
Stamp Pads: Pacific Point
Punches: 1” circle punch, 1-1/4 “circle punch and photo corners extra large
Circle Scissor Plus: 3-3/8”, 2-7/8”
Die cut: Scallop Circle 2
Stamp Set: The Open Sea (from the new summer mini)
Brads: Gold

I cut 3-3/8" circles out using Circle Scissor Plus in Daffodil Delight and Rich Razzleberry, cut out medium scalloped circle using the Scallop Circle Number 2 Die and the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. Stamped globe from The Open Sea on Whisper White in Pacific Point and cut out 2-7/8" using the Circle Scissor Plus, stamped ship on Whisper White in Pacific Point and cut it out, stamped saying on Whisper White in Pacific Point, punched out with 1" circle punch, punched out 1-1/4" circle in Pacific Point and layered it. I sponged edges of saying, globe, Whisper White layers and base card in Pacific Point.

I then attached the Rich Razzleberry circle onto Whisper White card stock, layered Daffodil Delight circle on top of Rich Razzleberry circle. Attached circle with ship onto scalloped circle, attached with Stampin' Dimensional on top of Daffodil Delight circle. Attached 1" circle saying onto 1-1/4" circle of Pacific Point, attached slightly under raised globe scalloped circle, attached cut out ship using Stampin' Dimensional.

I made the base card of Pacific Point and attached the different layers. I stamped the ship on the inside of the card and finished with sponging the edges. Whew! Sounds like a lot but not really. This stamp set is on my favorite list and I know it will be on yours as well.

VC ROCK Challenge #10-Let the Fun Begin!!

2011-04-27T16:30:00.001-04:00

Today's challenge was to use the piece from challenge #6 and the parts from challenge #8. Now let me tell you that was a challenge. Here are the pieces and then what I came up with.

Challenge #6

Challenge #8

Here is what I came up with for challenge #10

We had to use the embossed piece from challenge # 6 add color over the card stock and embossed area with watercolor crayons, pencils, markers, smooch spritz or paint. Then use the punched or die cut pieces from preview challenge # 8 to create a bookmark, card,scrapbook page or other paper craft item.

As you can see I did a card, out of Rose Red to match the colors in the Dsp., lots for Pearls, smooch spritz for glitz, Victorian lace, water color pencils, aqua painter, Victorian wallpaper embossing folder for texture and gold embossing powder to make everything go together.

Supplies:

Card Stock Rose Red, Very Vanilla

Designer paper Springtime Vintage from SU Occasions Mini

Punch Eyelet and 2-3/8" Scallop Circle

Embossing Powder Gold

Stamp Set Elements of Style

Embossing folder Victorian Wallpaper

Other accessories Basic pearls and Victorian lace

So you can see we have allot of fun over at VC Rocks, if you want to join in on the fun you can go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vc_rocks/. We will be accepting new members May 1st. Come have some fun with your fellow Demo sisters. Fill free to leave a comment I love reading them.

VC ROCK Preview Challenge-Look what I made

2011-04-26T20:46:00.000-04:00

Our challenge today was to take part of preview challenge #1 and use the sentiment from challenge 7 to make a card. I decided to enhance the flower on mine by using Bashful Blue and Always Artichoke markers. Sponging the edges, adding some ribbon and pearls.

If you would like to find out more about VC ROCKS go to their website at

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vc_rocks/. Leave me comment, I love reading them.

Welcome to VC-ROCKS- We are back!!

2011-04-21T21:40:00.001-04:00

I belong to a Yahoo Group called VC Rocks. This is a group of fun loving, fast typing, stamping enthusiasts who get together in April/May and have fun, and more fun, through the end of August.

The group offers a chance to share your creations with other talented stampers as well as joining in on
swaps, sending/receiving RAKS, taking classes, doing Make-N-Takes, playing along with the contests offered, and sooo much more.

This is a group with lots and lots AND lots of e-mails, but it is all fun. I am posting a card tonight that I did for one of our Preview challenges (this is to get us warmed up). In preview challenge to we had to pick 3 colors and 2 had to be in the same color group. Which I chose Elegant Eggplant, Always Artichoke and Crumb Cake ( I think I was thinking of food). We could run them through embossing folders and I chose Framed Tulips, Square Lattice, and Polka Dots.

Now on to the challenge we were to make a card using our choices and use congratulations or a phrase for the 4th challenge. Here is what I came up with.

I hope you have enjoyed my card and I hope you will be interested in joining in on all the fun we are having at VC Rocks.
We have an Open Invitation for New Members starting May 1st. You can check us out and join by visiting here.

BirdHouse Tutorial

2011-04-21T19:47:00.001-04:00

I had so many of you request a tutorial for the Bird House I did for Su-Stars blog Hop, let begin.

Supplies needed:

DSP Springtime vintage

Punch's 2 step bird and scallop circle

SU markers Black, So Saffron, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, and Rose Red

Rosettes, Chantilly lace and window sheets

Create a House Pattern: Cut a scrap piece of cardstock 4" x 6". Mark the center on the 4" side at 2" and measure down 2 1/2 " from the top on each of the 6" sides and mark with a pencil. Using a ruler, draw diagonal lines up to the center point and cut to form the roof shape.

Cut two pieces of double sided patterned paper 4"x 6". place the cardstock pattern over both pattern pieces and cut roof shape.

To make the accordion sides, cut tow pieces of the same pattern paper 2 x 3-1/2 inches. score each piece at 1/2, 1 and 1 1/2 inches. Fold to create one mountain fold in the center and two valley folds on either side. Your accordion shoul look like a W if folded correctly. You should have 2 roof pieces and 2 side pieces. I put red sticky tape on a valley fold for each piece and then peeled off and attached roof and accordion pieces together.

Punch out the front panel with a 3 inch circle punch. In order to center the opening, I came in from the 6" side with the punch

Now if you would like to stamp an image on the back panel that will show through the window. To center the stamped image through the window, lay the top panel over the rear panel and place a pencil markon the top of the punched circle. Remove the top panel and stamp your image. Add glitter or any color and dimension to your image.

lay a piece of clear window sheet on the reverse side of the front window a little larger than the hole and tape in place. To decorate the bottom of the window. I used the 2 step bird punch, using very vanilla card stock and then I used markers to color my bird like a Golden Finch. I also cut the tree sprig and extra leaves out of Old Olive. Added some lace ribbon and pearls.

I so want to remind everyone even though I changed a couple of things this tutorial belongs to Lyn Bernatovich at PaperCraftPlanet.com. I thank her for making it so simple to make this elegant Bird House.

Creative Sketched-CS29T Challenge

2011-04-21T04:53:00.000-04:00

This week on Creative-Sketches you have a Sketch and Technique challenge which means using

the above sketch and chalks/pastels . If you would like to join in on the fun go to:

http://creative-sketches.com and submit your card by clicking on linky tools. Now onto my card:

One of my favorite stamp sets is Element of Style, I love the Vintage look and feel it gives to cards. So when I challenge was to use Chalks it was a no brainier which stamp set I chose.

Supply List:

Card Stock Old Olive, Blushing Bride and Very Vanilla

Stamp pads Crumb Cake, Old Olive

Stamp sets Element of Style,Sincere Salutations

Embossing Folder Square Lattice

Ribbons Pretty in Pink satin, and Victorian lace

Punch Decorative Label

Chalks Rose Red, Pretty in Pink and Old Olive

Aqua Painter

Basic Pearls

I loved the softness the chalks and pearls brought to this card. I stamped the Elements of Style rose on the Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla card stock and stamped with Crumb Cake ink. Then used my aqua painter to color in the roses and leaves to intense the color. Once dried I ran both pieces thru the embossing folder for texture. A little ribbon and pearls for added interest. I decide to put a birthday salutation on this one since I have a lot of birthdays coming up in our family.

Check Out Stampin for Fun Diva's Challenge Blog

2011-04-18T13:49:00.001-04:00

Hello Everyone, I want to invite you to come over and join in to our group challenge blog. My sister (Brenda) have started a blog challenge. One week it might be a sketch another a color or both. This week is color challenge and animal card challenge. How cool is that!! You can do either one or both and I am not sure but I am sure yummy blog candy is involved. So come on over at http://stampinforfundivas.blogspot.com/

Love these colors. Now I chose a animal card, but I might just do the color one too.
Here is my card:

Here is my supply list:

Card Stock                                Always artichoke, Very Vanilla

DSP                                          Springtime Vintage       from Occ Mini
Punch                                       2 step Owl
Ribbon                                     Always Artischoke seam binding
Embossing Folders Framed     Tulips (frm Occ Mini) and leaf Embossit
Stamp Pad                                Always Artichoke
Label                                        Movers and Shakers
Basic pearls added for some bling!!

Enjoy and leave me a comment I love reading them.

Welcome to SU Stars April's Blog Hop

2011-04-15T23:24:00.005-04:00

It is that time again for SU Stars monthly Blog Hop that is happening this weekend April 16/17. The start time is Saturday morning at 7am PT/8am MT/9am CT/10am ET and the posts will be up thur Sunday night at Midnight.

If you started at the beginning then you arrived here from the very talented Elizabeth Harris, at her blog http://elizabethloves2stamp.blogspot.com/ then you are right on track. If you get lost along the way then go back to the beginning at http://su-stars.blogspot.com/ where you will find the list of blogs.

This month we are focusing on anything but a card. I chose to make a birdhouse, that I cased from Paper Craft Planet, I just loved how easy the tutorial that Lyn Bernatovich did. I love making this so much that I will make my own tutorial soon.

Here is the front my project:

Here is a side view

Supplies:

DSP Springtime Vintage from Occ Mini

Punch 2 Step Bird, Scallop Circle

Markers Daffodil Delight, So Saffron, black,

Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, and Rose Red

Accessories Rosettes, Basic Pearls, Chantilly Lace

I cut a piece of card stock 4x6 and marked the center of the 4 inch side at 2 inch and down 2 1/2 on each side and this is your template for the bird house front and back. Then I cut 2 pieces of double sided DSP 4x6 and then place template over both pieces and cut. To make the sides cut 2 dsp pieces 2x3 1/2. Score at 1/2, 1, and 1 1/2 inches. Fold to create one mountain folding the center add two valley folds on either side. Your Accordion should look like a W if folded correctly.

Punch out the front panel with large or extra-large circle punch. I placed a piece of toulle on the reverse side of the front window and taped in place. To decorate the bottom of the window I added my bird and flowers. Added lace bow and pearls. Then I assembled the sides of the birdhouse. I love the way it came out.

Now on to the very talented Loni Holt who not only made fabulous projects for us today over at http://loniholt.blogspot.com/. I just know she has something wonderful to show you. If you have enjoyed what I have made for you today leave me a comment, I love reading each one.

Creative-Sketches CS28C Challenge

2011-04-14T10:11:00.000-04:00

This week on Creative-Sketches you have a COLOR challenge. No sketch, just use the selected colors, We got our colors from a pretty picture of sand dunes. If you would like to play along with us go to

http://www.creative-sketches.com/. I saw the card I cas for this week on a hop and had to make it. I want to thank Maria for an excellent video on how to make Sweet Peas. If you like a fun challenge go to
http://craftymariasstampingworld.blogspot.com/2011/01/sweet-pea-flower-using-butterfly.html and enjoy. Now here is my card.

Supplies:
Card Stock          Bashful Blue, Daffodil Delight, Very Vanilla, Old Olive and Elegant Eggplant
Ink Pads              Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive, Bashful Blue
Punches               Butterfly Extra large, 5 Petal Flower, 2 Step Bird
Ribbon                Bashful Blue Satin
Stamp Set            Elements of Style
Basic Pearls, water spritzer, Square Lattice Embossing Folder

There are a lot of parts to making this card, but it is so worth it. I had a lot of fun making mine and I hope you watch Maria's video and try these sweet peas for yourself.
I punched out 5 assorted colors using Butterfly punch, punched only 1 Petal Flower using Old Olive and then cut 5 leaves for the leafy stem part of the sweet peas.
Then I punched 4 wing parts from the 2 step Bird punch also in Old Olive for the leaves. Then I took some scrap and cut thin pieces to use for the stems and curly stems. Then I took all the parts except stems and spray with water and then scrunched them and opened back up. While still wet fold the Butterfly part in half and then in half again and shape into the sweet pea bud( do this for all flower buds) Then let all parts dry.
Then take one of the leafy parts from the 5 petal punch and shape around your bud and glue into place, repeat this until all 5 buds have their green stems. I then took Daffodil Delight card stock and ran it thu my Big Shot using the Square Lattice Embossing folder. Then I sponged all card stock. Added some ribbon and Pearls!! Whew! That is all their is to it.
I hope you enjoy my card and leave me your comments.

Crazy Sunday

2011-04-11T10:36:00.001-04:00

Yesterday was so warm, sunny and just plain gorgeous, on that note my son and a few of his friends decided to christin my new house backyard with a cook out. So my son Chef in training went to work, and with a help of his friends we had a wonderful dinner and a great time. The only down side is they all make me feel old, I watched all of them grow up and now they all have lives of thier own.

Here are a few pictures of our day. OOPS! I amost forgot Pearl my son's dog, who is still passed out from all the food she managed to grab!!

My boys aren't they cute!!

My son the chef, after a long day of cooking.

That's my girl, begging as usual.

Oh mom, I ate too much!!

Creative-Sketches CS27-0407 Challenge

2011-04-07T08:20:00.000-04:00

This Is this week challenge on Creative Sketches and my first card as a new Design Team Member. If you would like to play along go to http://www.creative-sketches.com/. Here is my card that I submitted.

I had a lot of fun designing my card. I love Cherry Cobbler and how Su Springtime Vintage Dsp is so gorgeous together, and who doesn't love Owls! Made with Su 2 step owl punch. Add some Cherry Cobbler seam binding, lace for a vintage look. Aged card stock with Tea Strain distressed kit and some basic pearls that I stain with Su markers and add Rhinestones for the eyes and buttons talk about some Bling!

Supplies:
Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla and Old Olive.

Stamp pads:         Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive
Su Markers:         Cherry Cobbler, and Old Olive
Designer Paper:   Springtime Vintage from Occ Mini
Punches;              2 Step Owl
Cherry Cobbler seam binding, Chantilly Lace, Basic Pearls and Rhinestones
Distressed Kit

I would love to hear your comments on my card. I enjoy reading each one.

Spring Blog Candy

2011-03-28T10:17:00.000-04:00

Look what I found this morning, Blog Candy over at Sharon and Smokey's.

Look at what you get:
3D Easter Embellishments

18 pc Spring color Flower Buttons
100 Adhesive Rhinestone (2 shades of Green, Yellow, Blue, then Red, Pink, Purple)
2 sets of Studio G clear stamps
3 Glittery flourishes
2 Bottles of glitter glue (Light green and Mauve)
6 Flower dots
5 strands of spring ribbon (3 feet each total of 15 ft) All spring colors.
6 skeins of Floss for sewing on your cards or layouts. (All spring Colors)
Baggie of spring silk flowers
Fiskars Threading Water boarder punch( New in package Scallop boarder with holes)

This blog candy should help you make some beautiful spring cards and layouts. If you would like a chance to win this "Spring Blog Candy" click Here for details.

Creative-Sketches Challenge-CS25H

2011-03-26T14:22:00.000-04:00

This week on Creative-Sketches we have a Sketch and Holidays or Celebrations challenge. Create your project using our Sketch with some kind of Holiday or Celebration as the subject. If you would like to join in on the fun here is there link: http://www.creative-sketches.com/

Here is my version: For Plant a Flower Day
I really love this time of year so my card is an explosion of Spring Colors.

Supplies for this card:
Card Stock:                     Perfect Plum, Blushing Bride, and Old Olive
Ink Pads:                         Perfect Plum, Versa Mark
Stamps:                           Bliss from Sale-s-Bration Mini
Punches:                          2 3/8 Scallop Circle
Textured Impressions:    Square Lattice
Embosslits:                     Beautiful Wings
Ribbon:                           Chanilly and Pretty in Pink
Basic Pearls, Vintage Springtime Dsp from Occ Mini
Glue Dots, Sticky Red Tape, Snail

I hope everyone enjoys my  card today and I hope to have more soon in my Springtime series.

The Fancy Fold Tutorial as I Promised

2011-03-21T14:54:00.000-04:00

Here is the tutorial I promised of the card I made for SU-Stars Blog Hop. This was my first attempt at a Fancy Fold card and it was fast easy and fun.

SPECIAL NOTE!

This is NOT my original design for the fold on the card I CASED it from Patrice Herrera at http://mylittlepatchofdirt.blogspot.com. I also believe you can find the original on Splitcoaststampers or in Fancy Fold CD over at Technique Junkies. I did design and decorate this finished card. I adjusted some of the measurements to fit my theme.

It is only right to give credit where credit is due.

Here is the Outside

Here is the Inside

Now onto my tutorial:

Supplies Needed:

1 piece of Old Olive Card Stock - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2
2 pieces of card stock 1 in Perfect Plum and 1 in Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper (DSP) -5 1/4 x 1 7/8
2 pieces of card stock 1 in Perfect Plum and 1 in Springtime Vintage DSP - 5 x 1 5/8
1 piece of card stock of Perfect Plum 5 x 4
1 piece of Springtime Vintage DSP 4 7/8 x 3 ¾
1 piece of Whisper White Card Stock - 2 7/8 x 5/8
1 piece of Old Olive Card Stock - 3 7/8 x 6/8
1 piece of Springtime Vintage DSP - 4 x 5/8
1 piece of Perfect Plum card stock 4 1/2 x 1 7/8
1 piece of Perfect Plum card stock 4 ½ x 3 ½ (for photo)
1 piece of scrap Old Olive to make the leaves
SU Elements of Style Stamp Set
SU stamp pads; Old Olive, Perfect Plum
1 Medium Rosette
VersaMark
Glue Dots, Red sticky tape
1 Perfect Plum Marker (I used to color the Rosette)
1 small Basic Pearl
Clear Embossing Powder
Bone Folder

Instructions: For inside Panel

Cut a 8.5 x 11 piece of card stock in half 4 1/4 x 5 1/2

Score at 2 1/8 and 4 1/4 use the bone folder to smooth edges.

Prepare cut card stock and DSP by sponging the edges and the layers for the outside and inside folds.

Cut 2 pieces of card stock 1 in Perfect Plum and 1 in Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper (DSP) 5 1/4 x 1 7/8

2 pieces of card stock 1 in Perfect Plum and 1 in Springtime Vintage DSP - 5 x 1 5/8

Use VersaMark and Perfect Plum to stamp the inside of the Perfect Plum panel with the Rose stamp from the Elements of Style Stamp Set and then use clear embossing powder and heat with heat gun and then set aside before attaching it to the DSP.

Cut 1 piece of card stock of Perfect Plum 5 x 4 and 1 piece of Springtime Vintage DSP 4 7/8 x 3 ¾

Attach the inside large Perfect Plum piece of card stock to the Springtime vintage DSP piece then attach to the center panel.

Cut 1 piece of Perfect Plum card stock 4 ½ x 3 ½ (for photo). Attach that to the DSP.

Now for the Outside Panel:

1 piece of Whisper White Card Stock - 2 7/8 x 5/8

1 piece of Old Olive Card Stock - 3 7/8 x 6/8
1 piece of Springtime Vintage DSP - 4 x 5/8
1 piece of Perfect Plum card stock 4 1/2 x 1 7/8

Stamp the sentiment on the Whisper White piece of card stock and cut it into an arrow. (Remember to sponge ink on all of the pieces of card stock for the front panel. Cut the Old Olive piece into an arrow shape as well. Assemble so that all pieces go on top of the Perfect Plum/DSP piece, smallest to largest.

I punched out little leaves of Old Olive with my Big Shot and the Little Leaves die. Then I dyed one of the medium Rossettes from the Occ Mini with my Perfect Plum Marker. Then attached Rosette and leaves to Whisper White sentiment piece with a two glue dots.

I then attached assembled panel to the front panel. I used red sticky tape strips to secure the right half of the panel. Place this piece about half way down the outside panel or where ever you would like the sentiment to be. I found using sticky tape held better than glue dots.

That should do it. The fun thing about making this style of card is that you can use it for almost any occasion. I know I will be making more of them for my friends and family.

Stampin Diva's Color Challenge 02

2011-03-20T23:33:00.000-04:00

Welcome everyone to our monthly color challenge!!! This month I have selected soft colors that will be perfect for your Spring creations: Marina Mist, Crumb Cake or River Rock, Always Artichoke and Baja Breeze.

AND, to get your creative juices really going, we are adding a second challenge this month! Make a completely new and original (oh, okay, you can CASE, lol, but original to you) a 3-D project -- a basket, a box, jewelry -- whatever you want to make. You can also combine this challenge with the monthly Color Challenge!

AND to make it really interesting, the Design Team Members will pick their favorite project and one lucky person will be chosen as the winner for this challenge and receive a gift from the new Summer Mini! YUMMY!!!!

Come along and join me and the Diva Design Team, we are all about having fun!!

Here is my card I posted as part of the Design team.

I combined our color challenge with Stamping 411: Saturday sketch challenge #195. I love the simplity of the design.

Supplies:
Card Stock:             Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke, Baja Breeze and Very vanilla
Stamp Pads:            Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze
Stampin Markers:   Always Artichoke, Real Red
Stamp Sets:             Element of Style, and Elegant Thank You
Punches:                  23/8 Scallop Circle
DSP:                       Springtime Vintage
Ribbon:                   White Satin(dyed with Baja Breeze), Always Artichoke Seam Binding
Embossing folders:  Square Lattice and Perfect Polka Dots

I know it looks like it took along time, but it really didn't. I cut the cardstock to the dimmensions stamping 411 gave, ran them thru the embossing folders, stamped images, use the markers to color the roses, make the flower using the scallop punch and dye the ribbon, and assemble. I think the hardiest part was picking the right colors for the right shape. My element of style didn't quite come out the way I wanted it. I wanted a more vintage look. Let me know what you think!!

Welcome to SU Stars March Blog Hop

2011-03-19T01:01:00.004-04:00

I am so excited that Sunday if officially spring. It is that time again for SU Stars monthly Blog Hop that is happening this weekend March 19/20. The start time is Saturday morning at 7am PT/8am MT/9am CT/10am ET and the posts will be up thur Sunday night at Midnight.

If you started at the beginning then you arrived here from the very talented Jane Hignite, at her blog http://stampwithjane.com/ then you are right on track. If you get lost along the way then go back to the beginning at http://su-stars.blogspot.com/ where you will find the list of blogs.

This month we are focusing on items from the Occasions Mini or make something welcoming in Spring. I chose to make my card from the Occasions Mini and make it Springtime as well.

It is so easy with all the new Designer Papers,Ribbons, and Buttons! My card is also being entered in the weekly challenge at Creative Sketches CS24T Technique-Fancy Fold, Cuts, or Punches. I chose to do a Fancy Fold card for both. This is NOT my original design for the fold on the card I CASED it from Patrice Herrera at http://mylittlepatchofdirt.blogspot.com/. I also believe you can find the original on Splitcoaststampers or in Fancy Fold CD over at Technique Junkies. I did design and decorate this finished card. I adjusted some of the measurements to fit my theme. It is only right to give credit where credit is due.

Here is the outside of my card:

Here is the inside of my card: This is a photo of my brother and his wife, I thought it went perfect in the empty space and sentiment from Elegant Style stamp set.

Supplies Needed:

1 piece of Old Olive Card Stock - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2
2 pieces of card stock 1 in Perfect Plum and 1 in Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper (DSP) -5 1/4 x 1 7/8
2 pieces of card stock 1 in Perfect Plum and 1 in Springtime Vintage DSP - 5 x 1 5/8
1 piece of card stock of Perfect Plum 5 x 4
1 piece of Springtime Vintage DSP 4 7/8 x 3 ¾
1 piece of Whisper White Card Stock - 2 7/8 x 5/8
1 piece of Old Olive Card Stock - 3 7/8 x 6/8
1 piece of Springtime Vintage DSP - 4 x 5/8
1 piece of Perfect Plum card stock 4 1/2 x 1 7/8
1 piece of Perfect Plum card stock 4 ½ x 3 ½ (for photo)
1 piece of scrap Old Olive to make the leaves
SU Elements of Style Stamp Set
SU stamp pads; Old Olive, Perfect Plum
1 Medium Rosette
VersaMark
Glue Dots, sticky tape
1 Perfect Plum Marker (I used to color the Rosette)
1 small Basic Pearl
Clear Embossing powder
Bone Folder

That should do it. I am posting on Monday the step by step picture tutorial on how I made my card for anyone who would like it. Now on to Mary Campbell over at http://mimitojett.blogspot.com. I just know she has something wonderful to show you.

Creative-Sketches CS24T TECHNIQUE Challenge

2011-03-17T18:47:00.000-04:00

This is a TECHNIQUE week, and our Technique is FANCY FOLDS, Cuts and Punches.

That sort of leaves it open for interpretation!
If you want to play along go to http://www.creative-sketches.com/2011/03/17/creative-sketches-cs24t-technique-challenge/.

Creative Sketches Color Challenge CS23C

2011-03-15T16:39:00.002-04:00

I just love this week's colors so I went a little Vintage.

Supplies:
Card Stock:   Old Olive, Baja Breeze, Bashful Blue
Stamp Pad:    Basic Grey, Versa Mark
Embossing Folder:   Framed Tulips
Ribbon:         Victorian lace
Stamp Sets:    Sale-a-bration Bliss
Basic Pearls, Baja Breeze Vintage flowers and Clear embossing powder

I decided to use Old Olive as my base card and using the new Framed Tulips embossing folder from Stampin Up Occasions Mini. Layered Baja Breeze and Bashful Blue in the center. I stamped the Motif image with Basic Grey and embossed it with clear embossing powder. I ran lace down the side with pearls ending with Vintage Baja Breeze flower. Added more pearls and embossed Butterfly with more Pearls. I had a lot fun and hope you enjoy.

I just love Blog Candy

2011-03-04T19:36:00.000-05:00

Here are some Fabric Buttons I won from Lonnie Holt with SU Stars.

Wonder what I will come up with!!!!!

Elements of Style-Neutral Shadowing Tutorial

2011-02-26T21:19:00.000-05:00

I had a few request to how I did my version of Neutral Shadow that I posted for the SU Tour. Well I did it using my favorite stamp set Elements of Style. It looks longer than it is to do the technique, I know this is suppose to be clean and simple, but I have a hard time not adding lace, pearls, ribbons to my cards. I just love the Vintage look.

Supplies:
Cardstock:      Crumbcake, Soft Seude
Ink pads:         Soft Seude, Versa Mark, Craft Whisper White
Markers;          Cherry Cobbler, Soft Seude, Crumb Cake
Embossing Folder Framed Tulips, Rosettes from Occasions Mini
Clear Embossing Powder
Victoria Lace and Basics Pearls
Beautiful WIngs Embosslits Die

Let's get started: I stamped first with Versa Mark, then I restamped with Craft Whisper White

Then stamped on crumb cake card stock.

Then gathered up my embossing tray, heat gun and clear embossing powder and embossed the image.

Then I took Soft Suede Ink pad and it should have been a stencil brush but I didn't have one and used
some of my paint brushes. The softer one worked better for me. What you next is tap the ink and stipple or add ink to the outline of the stamp you used(almost like stenciling). Becareful because too fast and cause the shadowing to go outside the lines and smudge.

When you are finished it should look something like this.

I then ran Soft Seude card stock thru the Framed Tulip embossing folder

Then I gathered up what I was going to use to complete my card. You will see I already used the embosslits and made my butterflies, cut my strip of lace.

I took 3 rosettes and clored them to match the colors in my card. Here I show how I colored one using Cherry Cobbler, and then a picture of them finished.

Then I added small basic pearls to the centers of the rosettes.

Then I ran a strip of sticky tape along the left side of the card, added the lace in a zig zag. I added Butteflies and Pearls. At the bottom I added the Rosettes. Sorry no pictures of how I did this my battery died on my camera. Here is my finished card and I hope you like how it came out.

I finished the inside with a piece of Crumb Cake card stock I ran thru the Framed Tulip embossing folder and added a large Butterfly. I added a Thinking of You sentiment.

Please let me know what you think of my picturtorial.

SU Stars Recipe Swap

2011-02-25T08:08:00.000-05:00

I made this one 6 x 6 for SU Stars February Swap. This is my first Scrap booking recipe swap in a long time, but with it being February and the need for Chocolate, what else is a girl to do. I found the recipe on the Internet just before Christmas and thought what a great idea. I hope you enjoy this recipe immensely!

Supplies:

Card stock: Rose Red, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Perfect Plum

Stamp Ink: Chocolate Chip, Versa Mark

DSP: Springtime Vintage out of Occasions Mini
Accessories: Rose Red Seam Binding, Basic Pearls, Old Olive brads, Chantilly Lace
Top Note big Die, Lattice embossing folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die.

Chocolate cake in a cup

4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract, 1 large coffee mug (Micro Safe)
Add dry ingredients to mug and mix well.
Add the egg and mix thoroughly, Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes.
The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. Drizzle Carmel over the cake.

Then EAT! (This can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous.)

Welcome to SU Stars Blog Tour 4

2011-02-19T07:03:00.003-05:00

It's that time again for SU Stars monthly Blog Tour that is happening this weekend February 19/20. The start time is Saturday morning at 7am PT/8am MT/9am CT/10am ET and the posts will be up thur Sunday night at Midnight.

If you started at the beginning then you arrived here from the very talented Diana Soling at http://handmadebydiana.typepad.com/ and you are right on track. If you get lost along the way then go back to the beginning at http://su-stars.blogspot.com/ where you will find the list of blogs.

This month we are focusing on items from the Occasions Mini and Sale-A-Bration's Mini. I chose to make my card from the Occasions Mini. I love everything in the mini so it was hard to choose just one, so I didn't.

I wanted to create something simple and elegant and I hope you like how it came out.

I am a new demonstrator so I am learning new things all the time and this week I tried a technique called Neutral Shadows from technique junkie. I used the new Framed Tulips embossing folder to add depth and texture.  I stamped the image with Versa Mark, craft whisper white and then sprinkled clear embossing powder over the image and then I heat embossed . Then I took a brush (or stencil brush) and stippled the neutral ink(basic grey) on and around the embossed image, following the lines of the design.   I took some of Su basic pearls and dyed them to match using a sponge dauber with basic grey ink for a little Bling! Added some Satin Grey ribbon(retired).

Here is what you will need:

Card Stock: Basic Grey, Whisper White
Ink Pads:      Basic Grey, Versa Mark
Stamp sets: Because I care and Afterthoughts(from the SAB)
Clear embossing powder, adhesive, glue dots, Basic Pearls, ribbon
Framed Tulip embossing folder from the new Occasion's Mini

Leave me a comment if you like, I enjoy reading what everyone says. Now onto Marta Gomez, at http://www.stampartpapel.com/.  I know Marta has something wonderful planned for you.

Look What I Found: Another Chocolate Recipe!

2011-02-10T16:04:00.000-05:00

I wish I could say this was my recipe but I found the recipe on Judy’s blog at: http://judyscraftroom.blogspot.com. I love trying new recipes and this one rocks. Thanks Judy for sharing this one. I plan on surprizing my family this Valentine's Day with this Yummy!!!!

This recipe makes about 4 dozen of the most luscious dessert I have tried in a long time.

Easy Oreo Truffles

1- Large bag of chocolate Oreo cookies
1- 8 oz package of Cream Cheese
Chocolate wafers (Milk and white chocolate)

Crush the cookies in your food processor until they are fine crumbs. (Reserving a couple of tablespoons for the topping)

Add block of cream cheese, to cookie crumbs and pulse until it's well blended. At this point I usually put it into the fridge for 30 minutes or so...just so it's chilled.

Roll the mixture into 1" balls and place on parchment lined cookie sheet, place back in fridge until chilled again.

Melt chocolate wafers in a microwave bowl, drop truffle into chocolate and make sure it's well covered. Remove the truffle from chocolate with 2 forks and place on wax paper....and sprinkle with chocolate crumbs or pink salt. Then keep in the fridge until you are ready to serve...that's it....sooo yummy!

To make the salt, I used coarse salt...like the kind I use for homemade pretzels. Put some salt in a baggie and add a few drops of red food coloring. Sprinkle on chocolate covered truffles!

You can also melt chocolate in a baggie and pierce on end of the baggie with a toothpick and drizzle white chocolate on dark truffles or dark chocolate on white truffles.

I bet you can't eat just one!! Enjoy!!

Badge Contest-Queen Kat Designs

2011-02-02T20:21:00.000-05:00

the Princess of Darkness from the Creepie Cuties line is running a lil contest for you all to win a new release stamp this Wednesday. For more information go to http://www.katstamps.com/.

PPA-Elements of Style Challenge

2011-01-29T11:19:00.000-05:00

This week's challenge was Elements of Style---Bows challenge at Pals Paper Arts this week! How easy is that! Just make your card, keep it simple, and add a bow! My inspiration was a card I already made for another challenge, I cas my own card and added a bow that I made using Ann Schach cardboard bow maker. With my Fibromyalgia sometimes it is hard to make smaller bows and I thought I would give her bow maker a whirl and it helped and I love it. So thank you Ann. Ever sometimes look a your card and think something was missing, well I did and I love this card but I love it evern more with the bow. So here it is and let me know which one you prefer.

Valentine Creative Challenge

2011-01-25T20:07:00.000-05:00

I belong to this fantastic group of stampers and crafters called the The Hive, and there is a Valentines Day Challenge that started January 24th to Feb. 12th and the winner will be announced on Feb. 16th.

If you are interested in playing along go to http://creatingthehive.com/. Here is my card that I am entering.

I love making cards using SU Elements of Style stamp set and I used Real Red and More Mustard card stock, and Bling of course.

Design Team Call for Lets Ink It up!!!

2011-01-24T13:53:00.000-05:00

Let's Ink It Up is looking for 2-3 fabulous ladies. To join Their Design Team.

Do you want to be involved in an exciting challenge blog? Do you love rubber/clear stamping? Do you love to get inky?

If the answer is yes, what are you waiting for, why not apply for a Design Team Position.

To review the details for the “ Let’s Ink It Up Design Team call” go to http://letsinkitup.blogspot.com.

Here are my 3 cards for review:

Vintage Love

2011-01-22T04:07:00.000-05:00

I saw a different version of my card in a issue of Card making Mag. but I didn't have any Valentine Day dsp so I made my own using Elements of Style, Because I care stamp sets and coloring the flowers using SU markers and aqua painter. This gives a watercolor effect. Then I used SU new Distressed Kit to give it an aged look. I then used SU Scallop Trim Border punch, wrap alittle lace around, add alittle twine. Then I used the Scallop circle punch to make a flower. Added some pearls and wha-la done. I loved using the distressed inks and making this card while helping my granddaughter with hers. In all it was a fun day. I hope you enjoy my version and leave me a comment.

Oh so cold Friday....

2011-01-22T03:42:00.000-05:00

It got done to 5 below and windchill of 10-15 brrr. this Friday morning. So me and the grandchildren(guess they are still children at 18 and 19) made Blueberry pancakes and my grandaughter and I had a cardmaking day. Heather wanted to make her boyfriend a card. She got a kick out going through my stuff finding what she wanted, then designing the card. Her only comment was wow grandma, I didn't know there are so many layers to this card. It came out awesome, and I hope you agree. This is her first attempt (with help from grandma) at making a card.

Sale-A-Bration Bonus Bundle for New Demonstrators

2011-01-15T16:01:00.003-05:00

Are you ready to take advantage of Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Special! Beginning January 25th, you will be able to get 15% off the cost of either the Standard Starter Kit or the Digital Starter Kit, reducing the price to $148.75, AND you will also receive a FREE Bonus Bundle (a $50 value). Starter Kits ship FREE.

This is what the Bonus Bundle contains:

Item# Product Names

119883 Heart to Heart Punch

120806            Something Special Simply Sent
117114            Live, Laugh Love stamp
121620            Color Coach

You will also receive 30% off your first qualifying purchase of $150 or more (if placed within 45 days). In addition to receiving your Hostess Rewards, you will also receive a minimum of 3 Sale-A-Bration items (one for every $50 of product spent).

Please feel free to email me about this FANTASTIC offer to become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Contact me at: jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com

The Stamp Man 2010 Blog Award

2011-01-08T18:01:00.000-05:00

The Stamp Man 2010 Award and blog hop is offering this award for anyone who shares there favorite card or project they did in 2010. I have chosen this card I made to make me thing of Spring with all the snow we are having.

I hope you liked my pick. If you want to join in on the fun go to: http://thestampmanchallenges.blogspot.com/

IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN-SELL-A-BRATION

2011-01-05T16:24:00.002-05:00

It's that time of year again!

Its time for Sell-A-Bration

January 25 - March 31, 2011

Three Easy Ways to Earn FREE Products!

• SPEND $50 (net sales before shipping and handling and tax) and earn one free Sale-A-Bration product of your choice.

• HOST a workshop of at least $300 (net sales before shipping and handling and tax) and earn one free Sale-A-Bration product in addition to the generous hostess benefits.

• JOIN Stampin' Up! By becoming a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration and get 15% off your Starter Kit. Plus, get a bonus bundle filled with over $50 in free products.

Contact me TODAY to book your workshop during Sale-A-Bration and begin earning free stamping products!

Email me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com with your order today.

Technique Junkie 1 on 1 for December

2010-12-28T04:28:00.000-05:00

On such a cold day here in Indy, I got this lovely card from my partner Beth this month from our monthy card swap. She did the Textured Plate Smoosh from the Dec/Jan 2010/2011 TJN. I just love clowns dpn't you? Here is Beth's lovely card.

Filled with Love Promotion-Free Bitty Buttons with each order

2010-12-18T13:55:00.000-05:00

To order any of the items or bundles, email me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com.

Come and join Stampin for Diva's Color Challenge

2010-12-16T19:00:00.000-05:00

Come and join us and have some fun inbetween Christmas Shopping, wrapping, and if you are like me making tons of Christmas Cookies.

This is my personal invitation to visit my Challenge Blog (well mine and members of the design team).
http://stampinforfundivas.blogspot.com/

Each month we post a challenge to our friends and this month we are opening it to other fellow stampers. One month it will be an Inspiration Challenge (we provide a picture and you use the colors in the picture to create a card or scrapbook page), or a Color Challenge (we provide the colors, you provide the creativity), or a Sketch Challenge (we provide the sketch; you recreate the sketch using colors, papers and accessories of your choice).

Here is a sneak peak of the inspiration picture:

What do you have to do?

Look at the challenge blog for inspiration and begin creating a card, scrapbook page, tags, or even a 3-D project -- let your creativity run wild.

Once you have made your project, take a picture or scan it an save it to your blog. If you don’t have a blog and want to join in just email one of the design team and we will upload it for you.

Then upload it to our blog via the inlinkz button at the bottom of the challenge post. It's easy to follow and easy to use.

I would love for you to participate in our challenge this month and look forward to seeing what you have created. If you have any questions, e-mail me and I'll be happy to help you.

I hope all of you can play this month and If you have new items from the Occasions Mini, please share your ideas and creativity. We all need samples.

Here is my sample:

Did you know that December 9th is Christmas Card Day

2010-12-09T11:05:00.000-05:00

Are you Christmas Card made? In the Mail? Mine are made and I am working on the mailing today.

Just a reminder ladies, go fix a cup of coco, coffee or tea and enjoy the day.

Every Christmas Tree Has A Story

2010-12-06T16:46:00.002-05:00

As I was doing the usual having my son and grandson carry in all the Christmas ornaments, Christmas tree from the garage I was overwhelmed with all the boxes and what I have collected over the years.

While putting together my tree and fluffing the branches something I have done for over 50 years between my helping my mother to doing my own. Wow, 50 years that is allot of Christmas trees, since Thanksgiving I have sorted through the boxes and carefully took out each Santa Claus, Angel to make sure nothing is broken. I moved between Halloween and Thanksgiving so things were everywhere.

So this Sunday, I put on my favorite Christmas CD, mixed up my favorite Cinnamon Nut Cake and put it in the oven. To put me in the mood, and oh my did it ever put me in the mood, the smell of cinnamon is soothing. I have found each ornament has a special meaning to me like; my daughters, sons and grandchildren first ornaments to the ones I find every year. Every mother and grandmother knows how special these are. Over the years my mother lost all the glass ornaments she cherished, so I have none so I have searched garage sales, craft fairs and flee markets to see if I can find any of the older glass ornaments. I have found some over the years, but not many. Over the years I started my own collection of glass ornaments some of them are Santa Claus's, Snowmen and Angels. I started a few years ago my tradition of giving my daughters and close friends on Thanksgiving a ornament to put on their own Christmas tree.When my granddaughter was born I added her into this tradition. One year a very good friend gave me a set of Norah Ark ornaments so my grandchildren could have something to put on the tree when we gather to decorate it. They are stars and balls with animals on them, so cute. Homemade ornaments from ex-sister-in-law that are gorgeous. The love and time she spent meant allot to me. I think that is what a Christmas tree really is love, memories of our families. Maybe it is my age this year decorating filled me with allot of love, tears and thoughts of the people that has touched my life over the years. My only sorrow this year is that I was trying to open one of my glass boxes and dropped it and all of the ornaments broke.

This is a picture of my tree before I started: Please excuse all the white. I just moved into my home and I am not done unpacking or decorating the house.

Here is some of my Santa's and one of my Winter paintings.

I had to add this one, Pearl my son's dog is on Santa Patrol.

Here is a picture of my tree half way done. Just found out another box of Christmas stuff is at my daughter's. More goodies coming. Maybe the lost cookie jar.

Here are some more Winter scenes along with my Large Santa.

I must close out for today and I hope you enjoy coming along with me decorating my tree. I would love to hear about Christmas tree story.

The Hives 12 Days of Christmas Give Aways-Check Out What You Can WIn!

2010-12-06T14:11:00.000-05:00

The Hive's 12 Days of Christmas

Thanks to the generosity of our amazing sponsors, we have a fun filled and exciting 12 days of gift giving!! Each and every day has something wonderful that you will want to have. Good luck winning... be sure to visit the rules on entering....

Day 1 - Steampunk Snowflake Ornament, Donated by Samantha Star - Paper Candy

- $25 Gift Certificate, Donated by Mallory Lipert of Made by Malcakes.

Day 2 - Mystery Art Grab Bag, Donated by Alyice Edrich Of Alyice Edrich Creatives.
- Fused Dichroic Glass Snowflake Pendant, Donated by KC Eddy - Distracted by Something Shiny

Day 3 - Snowman Ornament, Donated by Marie Patterson - Marie Patterson studios.

- Angel Pin, Donated by Erin Grant - Erin's Jewelry Creations.

Day 4 - Autographed Knit knitavian Style Book, Donated by Margaret Nock.
- Handmade Gift Bows, Donated by Shannon H - Faded Leaves

Day 5 - Skating Polar Bear Print, Donated by Valerie Hart.

- Clear & Wood Mount Stamp Sets, Donated by Glenda Trexler, Independent Stampin'Up! Demonstrator.

Day 6 - Star Ornament, Donated by Marie Patterson - Marie Patterson Studio
- Gemstone and Silver Earrings, donated by Quentin Eckman - Lunar Skies Jewelry
- Decorative Cuff Bracelt, donated by Gen Voss - The Diversified Crafter

Day 7 - Quilt Ladies books (set of 3), Donated by Beth Strub - The Quilt Ladies

- Art Charm, Donated by Susan Faye
- Handmade "Pocket Person" by Rita Ross - The Pocket People

Day 8 - Handpainted Wooden Keepsake Box, Donated by Karen Brady - Brady Bears Studio
- Personalized Necklace, Donated by Joe Koecheler - Joseph Allen Designs

Day 9 - Snow Girl Ornaments (Set of3), Donated by Marie Patterson - Marie Patterson Studios
Holly Jolly Bracelet, Donated by Rana Wilson - Definitive Designs

- Hand Crocheted Ring, Donated by Corinna Cambanes- Crafty's Creations

Day 10 - Scrap'n Tote Pink Organizer, Donated by Marlo Letterle - Contain Ya Crafts

- $25 Gift Card & 2 Christmas Sets, Donated by mygrafico.
- Sparkle n Sprinkle, Donated by Barbara Bruder, Sparkle N Sprinkle Design Team Member.

Day 11 - Hand Painted Face Hive Boxes (King of Mice), Donated by Carolee Clark - King of Mice Studios.
- $10 Gift Certificate for Two Crafty mules, $25% off any purchase at Two Crafty mules, our lady o f Mount Carmel handmade wooden crucifix pendant and Christmas Bauble Bracelet, Donated by Wanda Eash - Two Crafty Mules

Day 12 - One of a kind, hand poured Daisy Charm, Donated by Tiffany Windsor - Cool2Craft

- Roque Digital clipart and papers (5 sets), Donated by Mel - Mels' Brushes.
- A combo pack of PhotoShop classes and a Doodle Portrait class, Donated by Rebecca Parsons - Creative Compass

GRAND PRIZE:

- 1 months free Hive ad (40,000 impressions - $300 value) - Win free advertising for your business or favorite charity.
- $100 Michaels gift card - from TheHive
-Joni Nickrent's Pop Art Minis basket
-Make your own Christmas ornaments kit, Donated by Susan at Photo Making Jewelry
- Cupcake Soap, Donated by Michelle Rhoades - Mossy Creek Soaps

Watch daily for full descriptions and photos of that day's giveaway items. For more information, visit our TheHive's 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway - THE RULES

Happy National Cookie Day

2010-12-04T17:09:00.000-05:00

Isn't wonderful that National Cookie Day comes in middle of me baking cookies for Christmas. Here is a scapbook page of my families favorite cookie, Pumpkin Cookies. I get a request every year for them, so I thought why not share my recipe with everyone today.

Two Pink Scotch Adhesive Dispensers

2010-12-03T15:52:00.001-05:00

Awesome Giveaway from Obsessed with Scrapbooking she is giving away Two Pink Scotch ATG Adhesive Dispensers. What a fantastic giveaway for everyone.

TWO LUCKY PEOPLE will win!

http://www.obsessedwithscrapbooking.com/

Let me tell you why this will revolutionize the way you paper craft:

1) This tape dispenser NEVER jams and the tape NEVER breaks. Have you ever bought some of those disposable adhesives and before you know it, the tape breaks or jams and you can't fix it? So irritating! That will not happen with this device and this tape!

2) All you need to do is go to http://www.obsessedwithscrapbooking.com and leave a comment. Visit them and find out how you can earn more chances to win!

Winners announced next Wednesday, December 8, 2010. Winners have two weeks to claim their prize.

Just another Christmas Card

2010-11-28T16:44:00.000-05:00

I love making Christmas cards and today I had an idea to use snowflakes in a new way. My sister made me allot of snowflakes using the Decorative strip from the SU Holiday Mini and sent them to me. I am a new SU Demo and got my first order just before Thanksgiving and also moved into a new house. So guys I am alittle behind. I hope you enjoy what I came up with. It is easy, simple and elegant all at the same time. Remember I love Vintage cards.

I am so sorry the picture is blurred, sometimes I shake too much.

Supplies:

Card stock: Soft Seude, Marnia Mist

Ribbon: Whisper White Satin

Ink Pads: Whisper White Craft, Soft Suede and Versa Mark

Misc: Heat & Stick, Su Rhinestones

I cut my base card out of soft Suede, next layer is Marina Mist, and 3rd layer is Soft Suede again. I stamped snowflakes using SU Northern Hearts stamp set from the Holiday Mini, with Whisper White Craft Ink. Then took the white snowflakes and sponged them with Soft Seude, let dry a minute and then stamp them with Versa Mark, sprinkled them with heat stick, used my heat gun to make them sticky and then sprinkled the snowflakes in Dazzling Diamonds. Added a Whisper White Satin Ribbon and attached the snowflakes after drying.

Technique Junkie 1 on 1 for November

2010-11-28T16:20:00.000-05:00

I recieved Sat a beautiful Christmas card from my partner this month Sandra Dillon, she did a Fancy Fold from TJ CD. I just love her card and the Penquins. I know you will too.

Happy Thanksgiving

2010-11-25T13:33:00.002-05:00

Hi, everyone I have been in my kitchen all morning getting ready, Turkey in the oven, here is a funny for you guys. I goofed, when I reached in to get the tradional pumpkin pie from the store freezer I thought that is what I got, well it turns out it was Sweet Potato pie instead. I have never tasted Sweet Potato pie before so I baked it anyway, I like trying new foods, I will let you know how it came out. Guess the old saying read before you goes to pies as well.

I hope everyone's Thanksgiving is a good one full of laughter and of course lots of food.
Happy Thanksgiving.

Welcome to SU Stars Blog Hop 3

2010-11-20T01:04:00.000-05:00

It's that time again for SU Stars monthly Blog Hop that is happening this weekend. The start time is Saturday morning at 7am PT/8am MT/9am CT/10am ET and the posts will be up thru Sunday.

If you started at the beginning then you arrived here from the very talented, Maria at her blog: http://www.scraplovecreate.blogspot.com/.
This month's theme is Christmas or Winter cards or projects. I chose Christmas which is my favorite time of the year. I CASEd a Note card I saw on Inking Idaho by Becky and added my own touches. I hope you enjoy what I have created for you.

Supplies:

Card stock:                Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla
Stamp Set:                SU Tree Trimming, Sincere Salutations
Stamp Pads:             Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler
Ribbons:                 Early Espresso
Embossing Folder:   Petals a Plenty
Other accessories:    Chunky Glitter, Crystal Effects, Eyelet Border Punch

I used Always Artichoke for the base card, 2nd layer is Very Vanilla, cut a piece of Cherry Cobbler ran it thru my Big Shot using Petals a Plenty embossing folder then cut a 1" x 41/4" strip to go accross the top, also cut a piece of Very Vanilla and put it thru SU Eyelet Border punch. Then I took a sponge and dabbed Always Artichoke over it until it darken. I glued it to the embossed piece and added some ribbon. Stamped ornaments, and added ribbon instead of stamping string, added alittle glitter, crstal effects. Then stamped sentiment. I think it came out really cool how about you?

Now you need to hop over to, Diane's blog at: http://www.stampinldyglfr62.blogspot.com/ and see what she has made for you. I know what she has created for you is awesome. Don't forget to leave me a comment on what you think, I love reading each one.

If you get lost during the Blog Hop, you can always come back and start at the beginning http://www.su-stars.blogspot.com/.

Stampin For Fun Diva's Sketch Challenge No. 1

2010-11-17T18:54:00.002-05:00

For our first ever Sketch Challenge, we are going to do something a little different. Operation Write Home (OWH) has put out a call for Valentine Day's cards -- to be received by them no later than December 1st. They need to get them in the mail to the troops for them to get in the mail to their loved ones to be received by February 14th! To support this cause, we are challenging our visitors to create a Valentine Day's card -- use your imagination and creativity!

The Design Team Members of Stampin' For Fun Divas support our troops and what they do. Many of our troops are stationed overseas in combat areas and have very little access to everyday things like greeting cards. This is where Operation Write Home comes in -- they are a non-profit organization that solicit handmade greeting cards and then send them to our troops to send home to their loved ones.

Here is what I submitted, I decided not to do the traditional red, pink this time and used Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler and retired Brilliant Blue. Love that 2 Step Bird Punch, and Label Punch.

Hope you enjoy my card. Please come visit us and join in on the fun at :

http://stampinforfundivas.blogspot.com/

Just the Cooliest Thing I Have Found yet!

2010-11-17T06:27:00.001-05:00

I love Christmas and Christmas Trees so I found a website to get this cool widget. So if there are any other Christmas Freaks go get yours by clicking my Christmas Tree and let the count down begin.

I am so forgotful. My sister reminded me that you need to click on get this widget at the bottom of the tree, then click on get this code at the top left and then click on B for blogger or whichever icon describes your blog. Then click on get this code, Whew!! Then you can get this lovely tree, it wouldn't copy so if you want to see it go to my blog at jackielwatson.blogspot.com

Christmas will be over before I get this right.

Tip: Whatever time you add the widget is when it will change day, ex: I added mine at 11pm so it changes at 11pm.

Demonstrator Starter Kit for 50 percent off! November 15-30 ONLY

2010-11-12T16:34:00.000-05:00

That’s a $310 value for only $87.50! Just look at what all you get! Simply Amazing Offer

From November 15-30, you can purchase either our Standard or Digital+ Starter Kits at 50 percent off the regular retail price of $175 (plus free shipping!), and enjoy these great benefits as a Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator. Demonstrator Starter Kit for 50% off!

Contact me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com

The standard Starter Kit includes:

Four complete stamp sets (including a clear-mount set and clear-mount block)
A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge
Assortment of Designer Series paper and card stock
Four Classic Stampin' Pads
Two Stampin' Write markers
VersaMark Pad
Whisper White 5/8" satin ribbon
Songbird Décor Elements and applicator
Adhesives
Blender pen
Stamping sponge
Stampin' Scrub and Mist
Box of Idea Book & Catalogs
Business forms and tools

The Digital+ Starter Kit includes

My Digital Studio software suite
Three complete stamp sets (including a clear-mount set and clear-mount block)
Assortment of card stock
Four Classic Stampin' Pads
Two Stampin' Write markers
Real Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
Brights Designer buttons
Songbird Décor Elements and applicator
Adhesives
Stampin' Scrub and Mist
Box of Idea Book & Catalogs
Business forms and tools

Royal Blog Tour Winner!!!

2010-11-09T19:54:00.003-05:00

Here Yea!, Here Yea!...Drum roll please... I would like to announce my trusty Random Generator picked number 25 and the winner is: Theresa in Kitimat and on November 6, 2010 12:21 AM

Theresa said...This is such a great set. Love it. I really like your easel card. Coloring is great. Thanks for the chance for blog candy. I would love to win an original painting.

So please email me your name and address, and I will sign the painting get it off too you. I will give you until Friday Nov. 12th, if I don't hear from you I will spin the generator again.

I will post a picture as soon as I take one. Still looking for things, I just moved into the house I bought and so things are hiding from me.

I want to thank everyone that left comments, I appreciated each and everyone.

Welcome to the Royal Blog Tour

2010-11-04T20:58:00.023-04:00

Welcome to the Royal Blog Tour

and

Queen Lee Conrey's Kingdom

As you complete your travels throughout each Kingdom, you will visit over 70 castles

showcasing over 150 projects for your viewing pleasure!

WELCOME to my Castle. Please take a moment from your travels to rest and relax as you peruse my projects before you continue on with your journey. You will be inspired, challenged and surprised at what we, the Royals, have cooked up for you.

If you started your travels here that is great, but you might want to start your travels at the beginning by visiting Queen Lee Conrey's Castle here. http://royalblogtour.com/. If you came from Princess Tammy Baldwin's castle, then you are in the right place. Princess Tammy Baldwin out did herself this time. Weren't her card and projects fantastic!

My first project is a Gift Box Set with 4 cards made with the Elements of Style stamp set. I love the roses in this set and use them quite often. I chose to make a Tole look, using lace, ribbons and flowers because I love making Vintage looking cards and boxes.

Supplies:
Card stock: Very Vanilla, Real Red; Stamp Ink Pad: Real Red, Punchs: Scallop Trim, Large Scallop Circle, Ribbons: Real Red Satin and some gorgeous lace. I hope you enjoy my projects and leave me comments on them.

For my second project I chose something that I saw on Monica Weber's Blog and CASE'd it. (I also found directions on Splitcoasters.) I loved her Diaper Fold Pouch so much I had to make one and found it to be one of the easiest projects I have ever done; and, of course I filled it up with my favorite chocolate -- Hershey Kisses.

My final project is an Easel card. I have seen them often and this summer received a few and decided it would be a great project for here. I love birds and flowers so the stamp set Elements of Style was just perfect. I used SU Markers to color the Roses and Humming Bird. Then sponged over the background with Old Olive and highlighted with Daffodil Delight. The photos do not do the card justice.

The first picture shows the front of the card.

And the second picture shows it opened and standing.

I hope you have enjoyed my cards and projects. I will post tutorials after theTour on my "castle" for anyone who is interested and now onto the fun part -- how to win my Blog Candy!

Yep, my first Blog Candy. All you have to do to win is leave a comment with your email address and what you like most about my blog. I will draw a name and send an email to the winner. Now here is what is in my Blog Candy. Since I am an artist, I will be giving away an 8x10 oil painting of the ocean. I hope this will tempt you to leave a comment.

I've enjoyed having you visit my castle and send you on your travels to visit Princess Kathy White's castle by clicking on the next slipper below.

Handmade Holiday

2010-10-19T09:30:00.001-04:00

I’m so excited to bring you this exciting Holiday Offer. You now have the opportunity to purchase select products – perfect for Amazing Cards, Beautiful Packaging, and Cherished gifts – at a 20 percent discount! I just love Stampin Up!

Here’s the ABCs of how to have the perfect

Handmade Holiday!

A – Amazing Cards!

It doesn’t take extreme talent or a special gift to be able to create amazing cards. Let me show you how when you host your own party!

B – Beautiful Packaging!

Even an inexpensive gift is meaningful when it’s packaged with love. Use Stampin Up products to create the perfect sentimental gift.

C – Cherished Gifts!

I’ve been showing you gifts each week right here on The Southern Stamper. Make sets of cards, gift card portfolios, home decorations and more with a few simple supplies

Want to know the best part?

You CAN create the perfect Handmade Holiday now at 20% off! From October 19 – December 16, choose from several different holiday bundles containing gorgeous Stampin’ Up! projects – prefect for creating cards, gift packaging, and gifts – and all at 20% off!

Contact me today to get started making your own Handmade Holiday!!

Welcome to SU Stars Blog Hop 2

2010-10-15T20:34:00.000-04:00

It is time again for SUStars monthly Blog Hop starting this weekend. The start time is SAT 7AM Pacific/8Am Mountain/9AM Central/10AM Eastern and posts will be up thru Sunday.

If you started at the beginning, then you arrived here from the very talented Diana Soling at: http://handmadebydiana.typepad.com.

SU Stars is a group of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators who take our "Statement of the Heart" to heart! We love what we do, and we SHARE WHAT WE LOVE!

This month we could choose the theme for our cards and projects -- Thanksgiving or Thank You. I chose Thanksgiving and I hope you enjoy the projects I have created.

My first project is a card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Tangerine and Very Vanilla
Stamp Set: Lovely as Tree
Stampin Up Watercolor pencils
Textured Impressions Lattice Embossing Folder
Snippet of Tangerine retired ribbon

My second project is a A2 box:

Front View

Side view

This is my first attempt at making box and I have to admit that I had a lot of fun making it. I found the instructions at: http://splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/a2cardbox/

I also made OSW one of the trees from Lovely as tree stamp set to make the lid. I stamped the cardstock and then colored the trees with Su watercolor pencils.

Supplies:
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip and Neutral
Stamp Set: Lovely as a Tree Ink Pads:
Ribbon: Old Olive
Stampin up Watercolor pencils

Now you need to hop over to Jane Hignite at: http://stampwithjane.com/ and see what she has made for you. I know it will be awesome.

If you get lost during the Blog Hop, you can always come back and start at the beginning. I have also provided a complete list of the blogs participating today.

Start: http://www.su-stars.blogspot.com/

1. Deborah Robb at: http://beantowngrasshopper.blogspot.com/
2. Mary Campbell at: http://mimitojett.blogspot.com/
3. Angela Walters at: http://lifewithawienerdog.com/
4. Angie Valle-Peters at: http://paperluxuries.blogspot.com/
5. Barbara Furlong at: http://theloveofstamping.com/
6. Brenda Hugar at: http://brendasstampingcorner.blogspot.com/
7. Martha Lucia Gomez at: http://stampartpapel.blogspot.com/
8. Nancy Keithley at: http://fancynancykay.blogspot.com/
9. Shirley Northey at: http://stampershirley.blogspot.com/
10. Raissa Spatola at: http://raissastamps.com/
11. Diana Soling at: http://handmadebydiana.typepad.com/
12. Jackie Watson at: http://jackielwatson.blogspot.com/
13. Jane Hignite at: http://www.stampwithjane.com/
14. Denise Foor at: http://denisefoor.blogspot.com/
15. Monica Weaver at: http://www.addalittledazzle.com/
16. Carolyn Sharkas at: http://www.inkingthenightaway.blogspot.com/
17. Loni Holt at: http://loniholt.blogspot.com/

And the Winner is!!

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I was so excited today to learn I won this fabulous Bottle cap Kit, Carla Brasher, The Southern Stamper.

I can't wait to open and play.

Teabag Holder

2010-10-05T15:50:00.000-04:00

I have been asked how to make my Matchbook Teabag Holder, so I made a tutorial today and I hope everyone enjoys it. I am new to SU and this is my first tutorial. Please leave comments on what you think.

Here a photo of the finished product.