Well Said Friend Card

Hello and happy stamping!  This is a cute card that I CASED from this website.  Tips for this card...use more than one dimensional under the cute stitched squares!  LOL!  If you would like a tutorial click here!

Happy stamping!
Stef

Basic Clear Rhinestones

Well Said Bundle

Stitched Shapes framelit dies

Rectangle Stitched Framelit Dies

Home to Roost Card

Home to Roost FREE stamp set (with $50 order)

Tuesday night is Ashland club night!  Paula was the demonstrator and she had this super fast and clean card for one of the projects.  We masked the rooster and then then stamped the grasses around it.

Happy stamping!
Stef

You Move Me Fancy Fold Card for Club

Hello!  I woke up at 6 am and booted my son out of the bonus room where he was doing school.  Yes, I am a terrible mom!  LOL!  I should be rejoicing that my son is so motivated but club is tomorrow and I need to keep my momentum!

My CASED project is here.

Happy stamping!
Stef

Birthday Card
Stamps:  You Move Me bundle, Butterfly Basics
Colors:  Lemon Lime Twist, Basic Black, and Whisper White
Supplies:  Glitter, Embossing Paste, Paste tools, Decorative Masks, Dimenionsionals, Rhinestones, Circle Framelits, Big Shot
⦁    Score the Lemon LIme 5 1/2 x 10 1/2 at 2 3/4 and 7". 
⦁    On the 2 1/2 x 5 1/4 Lemon CS use the embossing paste and mask.  Once finished sprinkle with glitter and tap off.
⦁    Cut two solid Lime butterflies and two detailed black butterflies (see directions above).
⦁    Stamp the sentiment in black ink on the white scrap and then cut out with smallest circle.  Cut out the other circles (glitter is the largest).
⦁    Assemble card parts.

Night in Bethlehem Card #2 for club

I love the colors in this card!  I CASED it from Mary Fish here.

Happy stamping!
Stef

Starry Night Card

Stamps:  Night in Bethlehem Bundle

Colors:  Island Indigo, Basic Black, Whisper White

Supplies:  Big Shot, Bethlehem Edgelit dies, 2” circle punch, dimensionals, Snail

Instructions: 

·         Stamp the stars across the top of the black CS in white ink.

·         Stamp the sentiment in black ink on the Island Indigo CS and then punch.

·         Cut out the village in Whisper White with the Edgelit dies.

·         Adhere the moon and then the background village with Snail.

·         Adhere the front scene of the village with dimensionals.

Daydream Medallions Fancy Fold card

Hello and happy Wednesday!  It is my favorite day because all of the ads come out today and I can check out the sales (pair with coupons, of course)!  My daughter is just sure that I should have added pearls instead of rhinestones but I think that she just wanted to play with them.  LOL!  I  noticed that her stuffed puppy ended up with rhinestones on her ears as faux earrings.

I CASED this card from this website.  She did a smashing job!  I opted to change a few colors and supplies.

Use 12x12 Basic Black cardstock for the base and cut it at 5 1/2" by 11 1/8".
Score it at 3", 4 3/4", 6 1/2", and 8 1/4".

Happy stamping!
Stef


Stamps:
Daydream Medallions

Colors:
Blackberry Bliss
Basic Black

Goodies:
Jewels: rhinestones or pearls
Big Shot
Floral Frames framelits
Argyle embossing folder
Ribbon, Blackberry Bliss
Simply Scored
Dimensionals
Snail adhesive

New and Improved Basic Black Ink Pad

I have been hit or miss with my postings lately and I apologize.  Last week we had unexpected guests for the entire week...in our basement where I do all of my crafting.  This week is our church's Ladies Conference and I am in the thick of things there.  Maybe I will post some fun pics next week from the conference.  I am the official photographer and scrapbooker extraordinaire.  LOL!  I am also the "Spa Lady" (walking and talking skit who takes the microphone away from the gal in charge at any given moment so that she can recite a goofy poem or say something dumb).  I have a fun costume all planned out.  (-:

My regional goodies are upstairs and waiting for the sun to come out so that I can take some good pics.  We had quite the storm this morning, aye?

Here is the latest news from the SU home front:

	After months of testing and working with our vendor, we are ready to provide you with a status report! What's changed? As mentioned in our last current update, we have accepted a formula with our supplier that shows improvement. The new formula has a reduced dye concentration that will allow it to better absorb into the cardstock. Reducing the concentration didn't change the rich black color we all know and love; it only affects how the cardstock takes the ink. What about drying time?Because the ink absorbs better into the cardstock, it will dry in under a minute in some cases. It can take longer depending on the run of your cardstock and the age of your ink pad. If you are using an old ink pad, one of the refills with the improved formula will rejuvenate your pad. Also keep in mind that larger stamps or a more solid image may require a longer drying time. What's the deal with Whisper White Cardstock? We initially discovered that our specification tolerance is too broad, meaning that there is a broad variance in ink absorption and drying time. Our Whisper White Cardstock is not a custom cardstock for Stampin' Up! like our other cardstock colors, so we don't have control over its tolerance. We have since requested that our supplier provide us with cardstock within a tighter range of tolerance. Still, our tests proved that the new ink formula works better on most, not all, of our Whisper White Cardstock. The performance of the ink depends on the run of the cardstock. It is not possible to tell when a packet of Whisper White Cardstock was produced. If you are concerned with the quality of your cardstock, we recommend using StazOn ink, instead of Basic Black. What if I need to exchange or return my Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad?If you have experienced problems with your Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, contact Demonstrator Support. Please have your pad in hand-it will help the agent know how to best help you. When can I get my hands on the improved Basic Black ink?The improved Basic Black ink pad and refill are currently being sold. Surprise! Remember, depending on the Whisper White Cardstock you are using, you may still experience smearing and high drying times. We recommend that you use StazOn instead of the Basic Black Classic ink pad. We are pleased with these results so far. Not only has our Basic Black ink formula improved, but the testing process has also shown us how to make improvements to the quality of our Whisper White Cardstock. We will continue to see improvement in the future.  Happy stamping! Stef

Snowman punch art and Shamrock punch art

Hello!  It is a good day to live in Missouri; my mother said that Iowa had lots of snow over the past 24 hours.  Brrr...their temps were below freezing and we were running around without jackets yesterday!

A few days ago I made a cute little 3x3 card for St. Patrick's Day; I also made a larger version to send to my grandmother; I wish that I had not run out of the Lucky Limeade In Color brads for the center of the shamrock.

Both of my grandmothers (paternal and maternal) were born hours apart and on the same day...leap year day!  Below is one of the cards I made as Grandma S's birthday gift; she loves sending out cards for each specific holiday.  Keep posted for the cards I made for Grandma Dixie.

Colors:
Lucky Limeade
Whisper White

Goodies:
Snowburst impressions folder
Big Shot
Full Heart punch
Go Green stamp set (retired)

This card is for the demonstrator swap via mail.  The theme was winter punch art and I fell in love with this little guy when Julie emailed me about finding this one.  I combined different ideas to make the card uniquely mine.  (-:  It looks like the snowman is looking up at you...cute!!!

Colors:
Marina Mist
Whisper White
Basic Black (marker for eyes and mouth also)
Cherry Cobbler
Peach Parfait (scraps for hand cut nose)
Chocolate Chip (scraps for hand cut arms)

Supplies:
Tab punch (half for the hat)
Trio flower punch (flower for the hat)
Snowburst impressions folder
Big Shot
Modern Label or Word Window punch (fold in half and snip ends for scarf)
Circle punches-1 1/4", 1 3/8", 1 3/4"  (stacked for body)
Pearls (hat)

Happy Stamping!
Stefanie