An April Stamp-a-Stack Card

Here is a sample of one of the April Stamp-a-Stack cards from the April Girls' Night Out in my craft studio. We had so much fun...as always! I CASE-d from someone whose name is not attached to the file I saved, so if its you -let me know so I can give you credit. One of the many, many, many benefits of being a demonstrator is the ability to view card samples on our Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website. My sisters in stamping are very talented, and I thank them for sharing such beautiful work! Enjoy!

If you liked my Lucky Leprechaun...CHECK MY CHICKY!!!

Now this guy is "bangin' "! I have seen this little guy everywhere too, so I don't even know who to give credit to for the original! This little die cut chicky is going to be the focal part of the Easter card we are doing during the March 27th Girls' Night Out.....Makes you wanna come over, huh? LOL I just love making my peeps happy....WITH PEEPS!!!! LOL You know, I have an Easton mailing address even though I live NEAR Easton...and Easton is the Home of the Peeps! (the lil marshmallow dudes)....It always cracks me up to see the Peep-mobile driving around - its a VW beetle with a very large PEEP on top....I should try and snap a pic...unfortunately, by the time I remember that my phone has a camera its too late! OTD...'nuff said!! LOL OK - having too much fun...gotta go....enjoy!!!

Check out February's Girls' Night Out!!!

We had a marvelous time! My peeps were working away at their 15 cards...AHHHHHH....what could be better than a bunch of women crafting, stamping, laughing, eating and sharing!!!


Doesn't every event have a guard dog? LOL Scruffy to the rescue!

Sorry the pic is fuzzy - but ruba dub dub - look at the grub!!!
Can you say Ghiardelli chocolate brownies and rice krispie treats!
(Thank you Tammy!!)

The rest of the pics are of "genius burning"
....(danged if I can remember what piece of literature that came from....)
Anyway - make sure you let me know ASAP if you want to come to March's event...and don't miss the fun!

The last part of the November Stamp-a-stack

In addition to the four gift bags we made and the set of 11 little gift cards we made, we also made this beautiful Christmas card...the colors did not come out so well...its really lovely IRL. This card was CASE'd from one of my INKredible Impressions sisters, Debbie Modrowsky...We used the Big Shot to make the large white snow flakes...And I just LOVE that Baja Blue!

The February 2009 Stamp-a-stack at GNO

The following three cards were done at the last stamp-a-stack...Two of the cards were CASE's and one was my design, influenced by a card I had seen on one of my list serves. So again...remember, you don't always have to be the creative one...you learn so much from CASE-ing (Copy And Share Everything) a beautiful card, and there are so many dang talented paper crafters out there, you don't have to think of it all...then throw in all the coordinating colors and embellishments of Stampin' Up! and you are sure to have a winning card to share with loved ones...

The three tree card was inspired by a card done by Lynn Put, the tool card was CASE'd from SplitcoastStamper member "mwben", and the flower card was a CASE from one of my INKredible Impressions sisters...I took a picture of this card at my up-up-up-line's house, Tina Rosenkrans, and I neglected to look at the back of the card for credentials...so if you are the INKy sister who created this gem, please write and let me know....

We had eleven people come for the stamp-a-stack and a good time was had by all!! LOL I look forward to March...when we will be doing 5 Easter cards as part of the mix...Check back later for individual postings on these cards with their recipes....

Just a showing of November's Stamp-a-Stack

The November Stamp-a-stack was run a little differently...I use my Girls' Night Out to offer many different options of crafting, creating and fun, because at this time (until May) I am diligently working on my doctorate (do you hear the LOUD ticking of that clock?!?!) and am not able to offer specific classes as well as my GNO (other than scheduled workshop/parties). SO - that being said, for this SAS, we made 6 DIFFERENT 3X3 cards, all made using our punches, which I cased from other demo's from one of my demo list-serves ( will be back later to give credit to the fab ladies who share their work with others!). We also made 5 Christmas cards and 4 gift bags. Thus - as always - there were 15 items to go home with. We had a good time creating too! I ran this two nights since the weather was uncooperative and some people are closer than others, to my home....and I know Michelle, LuAnn and I had a great time together that one cold night!! Enjoy....I thought these were stinkin' cute!!

January 2009 Girls' Night Out

Still working on that dang doctorate...slow but sure and totally in the home stretch now...however, tell that to my poor wee aching head and mojo....so I look to my demo sistahs who share their creativity...These 3 beauties were CASE'd from fellow demonstrators - and when I do each card individually later on - I will tell you who the talented demo sisters are...but see what y'all missed? So come on by this month for the GNO, where you can participate in the Stamp-a-stack!!

ADDED: The pink butterfly was CASE'd from Carol Payne, the green floral from Heather Mahood, and the Valentine card was CASE'd and adjusted by me from Patti Chesky. All three are demonstrators and had these cards posted on our Demo website. Thank you girls!!

The October Stamp-a-Stack at Girl's Night Out!

Thankfully - our Stampin' Up! family shares their ideas and creations with us....and as I always say...I can recognize beauty when I see it!! So - with the dissertation process in FULL SWING...my brain is only focused on that and I have a hard time just keeping my brain from leaking out my ears, let alone come up with my own card ideas these days....So I CASE'd away again for the Novemeber Stamp-a-Stack...So check out what y'all missed!!!

This card was CASEd from a talented male demo, Kevin Theesen.

Recipe:

Stamps: Itty Bitty Backgrounds, Season of Friendship

Paper: Tangerine Tango, More Mustard, Whisper White, DSP (either Haiku or Hawaii Papaya), Chocolate Chip

Ink: Versa Mark, Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, More Mustard, Red Riding Hood Red

Access: Chocolate taffetta ribbon, glue dot

This card was CASEd from XXXX

Recipe:

Stamps: Baroque Motifs, French Script BG
Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Kraft
Ink: Brown Stazon, Old Olive, Cameo Coral, Really Rust, Sahara Sand, Close to Cocoa (pad and marker)
Access: distressing tool, Spritzer tool, Tombo multi glue, dazzling diamonds, wide olive ribbon

And as always...a CASE from THE Patty Bennett!! She is "da bomb" - I tell ya'!! I love purses (who doesn't?!?!?!) so how stinkin' cute is this?!?!?!?!

Recipe:

Stamps: On Your Birthday, Priceless
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Basic Black, So Saffron, Brocade Blue
Ink: Basic Black, Blue Brocade, Pink Pirouette
Access: Many Punches: small and large oval, 3/4 cirlce, 3/4 square, word window, round tab, 1/16 hand held, matching color, gold or silver brad

Soooooo - since you don't want to miss any more fabulous creations, make sure you come to my next Girls' Night Out!!!! Black Friday!!!!

Tease of Our Last Girls' Night Out!!

Here is a quick peek at the three cards we did on October 3rd for my Girls' Night Out event...I will post these lovely beauts one at a time later...I am too tired right now and who knows WHAT I might write!! And - 5 am comes awfully early for humans....YIKES!! (at least THIS human!! LOL)

Also just a quick share...I found a kindred spirit who is "da bomb!" that I would love to be friends with.....I saw her today for a few minutes while I got some new frames {sniff sniff - no contacts - except for play when I go out ...drat!!!} Anywho ...her name is Gail Pelosi and she is my new eye doctor....I highly recommend her if you're in the area...email me if you want the deets! Unfortunately, we have met a few (DOZENS) of doctors in the last 15 years - and when you find a gem you gotta grab 'em and keep 'em!! They are few and far between....

Uh Oh!!

I almost blew it!! I was gonna post pictures of two cards my girlfriend emailed me that she made in my studio last week for our twinnie friends' birthday - and I realized - DUH! THEY READ MY BLOG!!! WHEW! Caught it before I posted...but I will post it the day AFTER their birthdy - which is Sunday - so hope the postman delivered the cards on time! LOL

HOWEVER - I do want to remind you all that GNO (girls' night out) is a'coming up! Friday the 26th...and I will also post samples of what we will be doing to tempt you! Just email me or give me a call to let me know you are coming and can have the right amount of supplies cut and ready to go! Hope to see you there!

Check out the August Stamp-a-stack samples!

This past Friday evening, we had our famous Girls' Night Out - where you can come over with your own cards or scrapbooks to stamp and enjoy the camaraderie for free, use all my stash (ink, paper, ribbon, embellishments of ALL kinds) for $15, or for $20 complete a stamp-a-stack of 15 cards with envelopes - 3 different designs - 5 each (you just bring your snips and adhesive!!) SUCH A DEAL!! Just be prepared to laugh a lot!! So- if you hate having a good time, this evening is not for you! LOL Additionally - if you need dinner, just let me know - as we take a poll and for $5.00 we usually order in Pizza. Otherwise, drinks and snacks are on me. I hold this event every last Friday of the month....so you and I both remember!! LOL See what you missed????

PS **I believe Oct Friday is Halloween so it will be adjusted - stay tuned!)

Recipe for Kindness Card with Punch Flower

Stamps: stemming from, heard from the heart

Paper: apricot appeal, tangerine tango, whisper white, old olive

Ink: apricot appeal, barely banana, close to cocoa, tangerine tango, old olive (my card used craft white - and this one is Stephanie's - she already put mine up on my display board)

Access: crimper, 5 petal punch, ½” circle punch, dotto, scrap paper

Recipe for Happiness Card:
card cased from Jen Jacobsen convention swap

Stamps: heard from the heart, wow flowers

Paper: pacific point, confetti white

Ink: pacific point, kiwi kiss, tangerine tango, red riding hood red, baja blue

Access: 1” circle punch, 1 ¼ circle punch, ticket corner punch, 1/16 hand held punch, gold brad

Recipe for Birthday card:
card inspired by Carrie Cudney convention demo and by Patty Bennett card

Stamps: upsy daisy, itty bitty backgrounds

Paper: pink pirouette, red riding hood red, whisper white

Ink: pink pirouette, pretty in pink, ruby red

Access: sponge, snips, BIG SHOT & die, white taffeta and red riding hood red

taffeta ribbon

Be sorry - Be very very sorry!! LOL

ok - I know I love my own sick humor WAY more than anyone else does...BUT I wanted you to be soooo sad that you missed July's Stamp-a-stack!! See! Now the title of the post makes sense!! LOL These are the three cards we made at the last Friday of the month's GNO (Girl's Night Out). The first card on the left is a total case from my INKredible Impressions sistah, Jen Peel, the second came from my demented head, and the third one I cased from Beate but I changed the colors. So - two pretty ones and a masculine one. Only the one that I cased from Beate is still current, so I hope you got the stamps you wanted before they retired!!

Recipes- from left to right:

Stamps: Blossoms Abound (ret) (one of my personal favorites, sniff, sniff), Itty Bitty Backgrounds

Ink: Soft Sky (ret), Blue Bayou (ret), Basic Black, Going Gray, Basic Gray, Always Artichoke

Paper: Confetti White, Blue Bayou (ret), Soft Sky (ret), Always Artichoke

Access: Blue Bayou ribbon (ret), pewter hardware hodgepodge (ret)

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Stamps: Noble Deer (ret), Canvas BG

Ink: Chocolate Chip craft, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa

Paper: Mellow Moss, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla

Access: linen thread, crop-o-dile, soft subtles eyelets (ret), clear EP, pastels

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Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Holiday Blitz, One of a Kind

Ink: Pretty In Pink, Chocolate Chip

Paper: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip

Access: 1 ¼ and 1 3/8 circle punches, Boho Blossoms punch, scallop circle punch, rhinestone brads, Theater Ribbon (ret), white gel pen, poker from craft kit (what the hell do you really call that thing???!!!??? Poker sounds funny!!), dimensionals, sponge, score-er

Here are June's Stamp a Stack samples!!

Sorry - I promised to post these last night - but we have been celebrating over here (check out About Us page) - and I didn't get to download the pics until this morning!!! So here they are!!! Directions will be given out at the SAS. We will be doing 6 baby cards, 4 thank you and 5 general.

These samples were CASE'd from Rhonda Bedell & Lisa Martz @ SU! website and from SCS or Stampin Up with Beate yahoo group.

Here are the May 2008 Stamp a Stack Cards

We used the Suzy set from the mini, we made a popsicle card modeled after a card by Patty Bennett and a swap I got from convention last year, and I made the same card I had sent out in a large SWAP but used a different color scheme...