A Little Birdie told me

So I needed a card for my cousin who recently got engaged and thought this would be perfect. It has a cute little bird and then it says a little birdie told me... and on the inside you're getting married. Just perfect. This is a set that will be in the new catalogue. I used purely pomegranite, kraft and white paper.

The dogs - funny story

Most of you know Oscar and Annie (our 2 dogs) Well they got into trouble last week which is really nothing new. I am sure I can blame the cats for this one. I think it's a bit of a challenge for Monster and Lily (our cats) to see how they can get the dogs in trouble. Anyway this time it involved oil and let's just say Oscar and Annie were super slick when I got home from work. Well they went and had there hair done on Saturday and the groomer put these little scarfs around there collars with snowman on them and they looked great. I tried to get them to pose on the stairs with them on and standing with the snowman. Not a bad attempt for a picture. They look great and are all nice and soft again. Another great holiday moment to remember.

Bundle of Joy

Seeing that this is a set that is being retired I had to use it for my last get together this month. I have a soft spot for the giraffe but I like the bear as well so I thought I would use that for a change. I thought it would be nice to use it for a birthday card instead of a baby card. What would a card be without designer paper and I used a couple of buttons as the accent.

New Stamp Set

We were lucky enough to receive a new stamp set from the upcoming catalogue. It is a hostess set so the only way you can get it is by hostessing a workshop so keep that in mind if you like it. I have actually used another technique on this card which is wax resist. First I stamped flowers in black on glossy cardstock and then used a crayon (doesn't matter the colour as it will be removed anyway) and choose a few areas on each flower to feature. I then took my brayer and added different colours. I started with the lightest colour to darkest. The last step is to take a tissue and take off the crayon which leaves those areas white. I have also used a white gel pen to accent the flowers in the saying. I love this card and it's so simple. I am using it as a swap this month and I hope everyone likes it as much as I do.

Cracked Class Technique

Well over the past couple of years this seems to be a favorite. It is takes several layers of clear embossing powder and then placed in the freezer for a few minutes and then you take it out and crack it. It looks great and is fun to do. The pattern is different every time. It also features the trees from it's snow time which will be retiring this year. I have used a jumbo eyelet as the accent as well. I have had them for ages and this is the first card I have used them. I can't wait to use them again.

Peek a boo Box

As you know I love to visit other stampers blogs and came across this little project that I had to make. I can't wait to give them to my stamp club and a few of my other stamping friends. The box features one of my favorite things at christmas... snowmen !! There is also a little saying on the inside of the box which you can sort of read in the picture. I'm not going to give the details because some of you haven't received one yet. Happy Stamping!!!

Build a Brad

So I ordered the pewter build a brads and how fun are they. You are probably wondering how they work. In this case I just used my small circle punch and punch out a piece of certainly celery patterned paper. It is then placed on the back and covered with a clear top. It would be a great way to feature a small stamped image like a flower or maybe a snowflake.

Retiring Accessories List

As I mentioned to some of you yesterday there is the retiring accessories list which is now available. Please let me know asap if you would like any of these items before they become unavailable.


Item # Product Description

109198 Accents & Elements Borders & Blossoms
109199 Accents & Elements Little Reminders 2
109197 Accents & Elements Tagged
100700 Album Leather Post Black 8-1/2x11
105385 Album Linen Post Mellow Moss 8-1/2x11
104520 Album Linen Post Natural 8-1/2x11
104517 Album Linen Post Navy 8-1/2x11
105382 Album Linen Post Real Red 8-1/2x11
105392 Album Linen Ring Mellow Moss 8-1/2x11
104510 Album Linen Ring Natural 8-1/2x11
104513 Album Linen Ring Navy 8-1/2x11
105388 Album Linen Ring Real Red 8-1/2x11
105067 Boxes & Tags Pockets & Pieces Assortment I
105068 Boxes & Tags Pockets & Pieces Assortment II
108798 Boxes & Tags Tiny Takeout Confetti White
107246 Boxes & Tags Tiny Takeout Kraft
105747 Boxes Stamp & Supply Extra Large
105748 Boxes Stamp & Supply Extra Large Divided
105744 Boxes Stamp & Supply Extra Small
105749 Boxes Stamp & Supply Jumbo
105734 Boxes Stamp & Supply Large
105746 Boxes Stamp & Supply Medium
105745 Boxes Stamp & Supply Small
101052 Brayer Attachment Foam
107293 Cards & Envelopes Greeting Very Vanilla Medium
109149 Designer Series Paper Brocade Background
109161 Designer Series Paper Cerise
109162 Designer Series Paper Charbon
109155 Designer Series Paper Creepy Crawley
109152 Designer Series Paper Darling Doodles
109150 Designer Series Paper Dashing
108503 Designer Series Paper Petals & Paisleys
109156 Designer Series Paper Linen Prints
109147 Designer Series Paper Notations No. 2
109148 Designer Series Paper Outlaw
109158 Designer Series Paper Uptown
109157 Designer Series Paper Wintergreen
107285 Envelopes Open End Very Vanilla Large
107284 Envelopes Open End Whisper White Large
107296 Envelopes Shimmery White Medium
107287 Envelopes Square Vellum Large
107310 Envelopes Square Very Vanilla Mini
107294 Envelopes Vellum Medium
107290 Envelopes Very Vanilla Large
107291 Envelopes Whisper White Large
101016 Eyelet Tool Kit
105317 Eyelets Bold Brights II
105379 Eyelets Silver
105315 Eyelets Soft Subtles II
107282 Fancy Fibers Bella
107283 Fancy Fibers Elizabeth
103352 Stampin' Glitter Romantic Red
103349 Stampin' Glitter Silver Shine
106650 Greeting Glue
102620 Liquid Glue
103145 Page Protectors Post 8-1/2x11
104523 Page Protectors Ring 8-1/2x11
103598 Paper Vellum 12x12
105543 Pastel Refills Bold Brights
105544 Pastel Refills Earth Elements
105547 Pastel Refills Neutrals
105545 Pastel Refills Rich Regals
105546 Pastel Refills Soft Subtles
105962 Perfect Layers Tool
104184 Post Extenders
106522 Punch Spring Bouquet Flower
109722 Simply Scrappin' Creative License Hostess Level 1
109611 Simply Scrappin' Happy Me Hostess Level 3
109596 Simply Scrappin' Out & About
109626 Simply Scrappin' Primary Colors
109649 Simply Scrappin' Round Up
109635 Simply Scrappin' Secret Garden
109663 Simply Scrappin' Winter Bright
107415 Simply Sent Friendship Shapes
109230 Simply Sent Happy Day
105580 Spectrum Pad Blue Frost
101492 Spectrum Pad Celebration
105579 Spectrum Pad Cotton Candy
101336 Spectrum Pad Pumpkin Patch
100000 Spectrum Pad Un-inked
103953 Stamp-a-ma-jig Imaging Sheets Refill
104432 Stampin' Around Cartridge & Ink Refill Clear Embossing
101460 Stampin' Around Cartridge & Ink Refill Whisper White
102391 Stampin' Around Ink Refill Clear Embossing
103017 Stampin' Around Ink Refill Whisper White
103151 Stampin' Emboss Powder Hologram Highlights
105677 Stampin' Kids Pad Bear Brown
105676 Stampin' Kids Pad Beetle Black
105675 Stampin' Kids Pad Boxcar Blue
105674 Stampin' Kids Pad Gumball Green
105673 Stampin' Kids Pad Poppin' Purple
105672 Stampin' Kids Pad Princess Pink
105671 Stampin' Kids Pad Robin Red
105670 Stampin' Kids Pad Yahoo Yellow
103174 Stampin' Pastel Applicators
100852 Stampin' Pastel Erasers
100081 Stampin' Write Marker Going Gray
100945 StazOn Ink Refill Timber Brown
103088 StazOn Pad Timber Brown
107235 Tag Sheets Bold Brights
107239 Tag Sheets Confetti White & Kraft
107236 Tag Sheets Earth Elements
107240 Tag Sheets Kraft
107237 Tag Sheets Rich Regals
107238 Tag Sheets Soft Subtles
100894 Watercolor Brush Flat
101551 Watercolor Brush Medium
101331 Watercolor Brush Small
105395 Wire Works Metallic
105652 Wrapping Paper Whisper White

Stampin' Around wheels
100360 Acorns
109812 All about Birthdays*
109690 All about Christmas*
109812 All about Gratitude*
109676 Autumn Dots
104070 Bloomin'
107466 Bodacious*
105750 Bouquet*
107481 Butterflies & Blossoms
104065 Fishy
100267 Happy Jacks
107563 Ho Ho Ho
104312 Hot to Dot
104279 Leaf Prints
106062 Leaves Awash*
107479 Rough around the Edges*
101927 Snowman Fun
107465 Speckled*
105521 Spooky Skyline*
108979 Spotted*
107480 True Hearts
105033 Wings & Things

* Jumbo Stampin' Around wheels

Getting Ready for the Holidays and the new catalogue

Ok I have no idea where the time has gone. I can't believe the last time I posted was Halloween and now we are weeks away from Christmas. I can tell you that I am ready for the holidays, made my christmas cards (and mailed them if you can believe that), shopping (2 last things), I am ready for my upcoming class and my swaps are done so there is lots to show you. I will spend some time this week scanning my lastest creations so stay tuned for new samples.

The retiring list is now available so be sure to get your must haves to me before they disappear. The new catalogue will be here in no time and I can't wait.

Happy Stamping!