Twelve Days of Christmas....Day One

Welcome to our first Twelve Days of Christmas. I have been so excited in getting ready for today's project. So get ready for some fun and a lot of ideas.

Today I am starting with Snow Flakes in Triple Time. I love making these cards, they are easy and fun. I love Snowflakes, Snowmen and Sleighs.

First let's get started, here is my card. 

Supplies:

Card Stock             Crumb Cake, Natural Ivory

Stamp Sets             More Merry Messages and Snow Flake Soiree

Stampin Ink            Soft Suede and Versa Mark

Ribbon                   Crumb Cake Seam Binding

Accessories            Gold embossing powder for some Bling!

How I made this card:

First I chose the colors I wanted to use, Neutral Ivory and Crumb Cake. I love making Vintage Cards especially around the holidays.

1. I cut 51/2 x 51/2 Crumb Cake and folded to make my base card. Then I cut a piece of Neutral Ivory 4 x 51/4 this makes the base layer.
2. Then I cut 31/4 x 4 1/2 crumb cake for the mat of the second layer. Then I cut 3 x 4 1/4 of Neutral Ivory for the top layer.
3. Then I cut 21/4 x 31/2 of Crumb Cake for the mat of the 3rd layer. Then I cut 2 x 31/4 of Neutral Ivory for the top piece.

Now for the fun part, you layer each top piece with just enough adhesive to hold in place. Now normally you would stamp all 3 pieces and start matting, but I took it one step further I stamped my message onto the top piece and then stamped snow flakes all over with Versa Mark.  I sprinkled them with Stampin Up Gold embossing powder. Heat set with Stampin UP Heat Gun.  I then separated each piece and sponged the edges with Soft Suede to add shading. Then I glued each piece to the matting pieces, after that I then placed each piece on top of each other to form 3 layers. For some added texture I added some Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon and for some fun added another snowflake for added bling.

I hope you enjoyed your stop today and let me know what you think. I enjoy reading each comment.

Don't forget to come back Wednesday for another project. If you would like more information email me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com

Jackie



The Stampin' Trimmer has Arrived

The time has come! The voyage is complete and the Stampin' Trimmer is ready to order! We know you're excited--we are too!

Start planning for your holiday events and let your customers know that the Stampin' Trimmer is coming in November. What makes the new Stampin' Trimmer so great? Check out all the great new features in the video below or refer to this current update.

Check  back  soon for more information.  If yu would like to order one of these fabulous trimmers contact me at my SU blog or email me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com .

Jackie

Christmas in August!

Just kidding, but here is another version of using the Ornament Keepsake stamp set, Christmas DSP and Holiday Ornaments Framelits.  I love this combination, how about you?  Again, I cased my card for one I saw on Stampin Connection. So sorry, didn't find a name. I just love the Richness of Cherry Cobbler, the DSP and Stamp Sets give the cards this year.

Here is my 3rd Christmas card and many more to come.

Here is the inside:

I just loved mixing all the different textures and layers.


Supplies:
Card Stock                       Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White and Silver Sparkle
Designer Paper                Good Cheer
Stamping Ink                    Cherry Cobbler
Stamp Sets                       Ornament Keepsakes and Chockful of Cheer
Framelits                         Holiday Ornament and Label Collection
Ribbon                            Cherry Cobbler seam binding

For the inside I used Dazzling Details for the Candy Cane and small ornaments, for the front I added lots of Basic Pearls, they give a little added Bling!!!

VC Rock Blog Hop for August

This is the last blog hop until next year and we are all sad to see VC Rocks close. I have had allot fun, met new members, and party hardy in our hotels. There were some awesome pool boys this including my own. Way to go girls!
Thanks to everyone behind the scenes and our lovely host Loni. Our challenge was too use our Big Shot, Punches, and Simply scored.  So many tools, so many ideas and way too much Fun!

I know you came from Shirley Northey at http://stampershirley.blogspot.com/ isn't her creations gorgeous.  If you get lost along the way and or would like to start at the beginning go to to VC Rocks Blog at here.

Here the inside;  I just love the Dazzling Details it adds a little Bling to the inside of the card.

As soon as I saw the Holiday Frame in the new Stampin Up Holiday Catalog, I just new it would

be one of  my first Christmas cards. When I saw this card on Stampin Connection, posted by  Joanne Travis, I just knew I would case it, her card is awesome. Making this card was so easy, just run your paper of choice through the Big Shot using the Holiday Frames. Then I chose what ornament from Ornament Keepsakes stamp set and stamped it on Whisper White card stock. Then I picked out the framelit that matched from the Holiday Ornaments and ran it through the Big Shot and done. A little silver glimmer paper and Basic Pearls for some fantastic Bling!

When I finished it reminded of some of the Vintage ones I hang on my tree every year.

Supplies:  

Card stock                  Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise and Midnight Muse (from the Holiday

                                  Catalog)

Stampin Ink               Tempting Turquoise

Stamp Set                  Ornament Keepsakes

Punch                        Scallop Trim

Framelits                   Holiday Ornament

Embossing Folder     Holiday Frame

Strips of Silver Glimmer card stock and allot of  Basic Pearls give this card some Bling.

Your next stop on the hop will be to visit the very talented,  Janice Heighway at her blog here. I know you will love what she has in store for you.

Thanks for stopping by. I love comments, so be sure to leave one. I hope you too find some time to create something fun for yourself...Enjoy!

Jackie

July VC Rock Blog Hop

Welcome to VC Rock's 3rd Blog Hop. I hope everyone is staying cool and having fun. It has been well over 100 here in Nevada (114 to116), Whew that's hot! I understand that it is hot everywhere this summer. What's up with that?

This month's theme is to create Hostess Gifts or a non-card item.  I know you came from Brenda Hugars (aka little sis) blog here  wasn't Brenda's creations gorgeous. She is very talented, and I learn so much from her.  If you get lost along the way and or would like to start at the beginning, please go to VC Rocks Blog here.

It did take me awhile to decide what to come up with this month for the blog hop. I decide to jump start the season with my first Christmas project. Since my sister and I are getting our first order from the Holiday mini, what a great time to play!!!  I have a passion for tins and magnets so I have re-created a gift that I saw on Carla Brasher blog here a few years ago.

So let's get started:

Supplies needed to do this project:
Card stock:                        Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla and Glimmer Paper(Silver)
Dsp:                                   Be of Good Cheer (from the 2012-2013 Catty)
Punches:                            23/8"  Scallop circle, 13/8" circle, 13/4" circle, 1" circle, 3/4"                 
                                          and large eyelet
Ribbon:                             Gumball Green Satin Stitched
Stamp Set:                         Delightful Decorations(retired)
Stamp Pad:                        Cherry Cobbler
Accessories:                      Bottle Caps, magnets, tin, Crystal Effects, snail adhesive and for
                                          Bling  SU Rhinestones!!

This is not a hard project, but it has several parts and it takes time to assemble some of the parts. I have made several of these for family and friends. This is my first Christmas one. Who knows if you are nice Santa may send you one. Sorry couldn't resist.  Now for curious minds that want to know more on how to make this lovely gift, if you look up under the tutorial tag, you will find step by step directions.

If you don't like the tag on top you can add a tag like this one; and tie it to the ribbon.

I hope you enjoyed my projects today. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to leave me a message and I will get back to you ASAP. Enjoy the rest of our weekend and our Hostess Gifts or Non-card items Blog Hop.

Your next stop on the hop will be to visit the very talented Nancy Keithly at her blog here.  I know she will have something wonderful for you. 
Thanks for stopping by.  I love comments, so be sure to leave one.   I hope you, too find some time to create something fun for yourself.

Jackie

Goodies, Goodies, Mr Brown did it again!

My sister and I had  been waiting, waiting and waiting and then the door bell rang. It was Mr Brown and he left us with a gorgeous box of goodies. After seeing my sister's I can't wait to get my own.

I took a picture of some of the things she got, and let the playing begin!!!!

Oh Sis what fun we are going to have!!!!!

Handmade Holiday

  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!!

Stampin For Fun Divas Color Challenge

My upline and I are going to start  challenges and here is my first attempt at submitting one.  Everything is still under construction, but here is my first card.

Supplies: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, and Early Espresso, Very Vanilla card stock, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon.  Large Scallop punch, Crimper,  Beautiful Wings Embosslit,  Background texture's plates, Brads,  and of course Mr. Big Shot., and who can live without him. 

I have been trying to think of where I got the idea for the flower and for the life of me it has slipped my mind. So if these instructions sound familiar for me or let me know they are yours.

 So here goes:

 I cut 3 scallop flower of each color using SU scallop punch, then run each one through the SU Crimper to help loosen the paper about 10 times. Then take each piece and crumble up in the palm of you hand, by folding and refolding and then I separate the paper into two layers one side will be smooth and the other looks like faux suede.  Do this with each one, the put all layers together and punch a hole in the center and add brad. Then I spray smooch on them to soften so I can shape, then I let dry. After dry I glue to a base piece either another scallop or circle for stability. Then I can place flower on my card anywhere. Whew! that is a mouth full. 
Well you can check us out and see what we are about at http://stampinforfundivas.blogspot.com/

IT'S HERE, IT'S HERE THE NEW HOLIDAY MINI

New Stamp Sets
New Dies for the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
Designer Jewels in Black called Black Flourish
Black lace trim
Waffle Paper
New Designer Series Paper
New Designer Printed Album
Designer Fabric
Big Designer Buttons
New Punches
New Glitter
New Embossing Folders
Glimmer Brads
Design-a-House (Decor Elements)
Letterpress Plates
Have I peaked your curiousity? If so, contact your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for a copy of the NEW 2010 HOLIDAY MINI.
 
Don't have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, send me an e-mail with your telephone number and I'll contact you and send you one
 
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