Friday, November 29, 2013

SS INKspiration - Friday Favorites (Color Me Christmas)


It's Friday Favorites at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration. I am really into the Color Me Christmas stamp set these days as probably evidenced by my last post for the SS blog hop a couple of weeks ago. I love these little guys!! And this Santa is just perfect finished off with the Oh, Goodie stamp set ~ "Ho Ho Ho". I colored him in using blender pens and the ink from the top of the ink pad. I finished it off with some Dazzling Diamonds to make him sparkle a little. This card design was cased from myself from a card I created last year.

Here Santa is again with a card design I created for November's card night.

Color Me Christmas
(wood #131742 / $20.95, clear #131745 / $15.95)


Come on by to see what the other designers have on their favorites list!
http://ssinkspiration.blogspot.com/


Stamp Sets
Color Me Christmas (wood #131742 / $20.95, clear #131745 / $15.95), Oh, Goodie! (wood #131886 / $10.95, clear #131889 / $8.95)
Ink
Black Stazon (#101406 / $7.95), Blender Pens (#102845 / $9.95), Cherry Cobbler Ink Pad (#126966 / $5.95), Cherry Cobbler Marker (#119681 / $3.50), Basic Black Marker (#100082 / $3.50), Blush Blossom Marker (retired)
Paper
Whisper White (#100730 / $8.50), Crumb Cake (#120953 / $6.95), Cherry Cobbler (#119685 / $6.95), Gumball Green (#126840 / $6.95), Season of Style DSP (#132340 / $10.95)
Accessories
SNAIL Adheisve (#104332 / $6.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430 / $3.95), 2-Way Glue Pen (#100425 / $4.50), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (#102023 / $4.50)
Tools
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (#113439 / $99.95), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (#117335 / $7.95), 2-1/2” Circle Punch (#120906 / $16.95), ¾” Circle Punch (#119873 / $12.95), Paper Snips (#103579 / $9.95)

*to order any of the supplies you see above, visit heidiboos.stampinup.net

Thursday, November 28, 2013

thankful for YOU

Just a little something to share with you today on this Thanksgiving Day to let you know just how THANKFUL I am for you, my readers. Ever since starting this blog 4+ years ago when I became a Stampin' Up! demonstrator I have been blessed by meeting some wonderful people and so many of them are you! I am so THANKFUL for each of you who stop by on a regular basis, who feel inspired to create, and for those who give me the boost and motivation to keep sharing my love for creativity with all of you.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours on this day of thanks! I am grateful for you.




 Today's inspiration comes from this week's Freshly Made Sketches.








Stamp Sets
Gently Falling (wood #128430 / $39.95, clear #123804 / $28.95), Gorgeous Grunge (wood #130514 / $24.95, clear #130517 / $17.95), Lots of Thanks (wood #129687 / $22.95, clear #129690 / $16.95)
Ink
Tangerine Tango Ink Pad (#126946 / $5.95), Crushed Curry Ink Pad (#131173 / $5.95), Chocolate Chip Ink Pad (#126979 / $5.95)
Paper
Whisper White (#100730 / $8.50), Crushed Curry (#131199 / $6.95), Tangerine Tango (#111349 / $6.95), Sweater Weather DSP (#132184 / $10.95)
Accessories
SNAIL Adheisve (#104332 / $6.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430 / $3.95), Glue Dots (#103683 / $4.95), Linen Thread (#104199 / $4.50)
Tools
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (#113439 / $99.95), Sweet Button Embosslits (#121813 / $11.95), Paper Snips (#103579 / $9.95)

*to order any of the supplies you see above, visit heidiboos.stampinup.net
 

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

dancing Christmas elf shoes

Earlier this week I held a "paper party" at my friend Jenn's house. She invited a handful of her friends over for some holiday cheer before the busy-ness of the season hits! We enjoyed a relaxing evening of drinks, food, card making, and chatting with friends. It was nice to meet some new stampers who I might just see at my next monthly card making night!

One of the two cards we made is an oldie but a goodie. You may have seen these cute little Christmas elf shoes in the past and probably all over blog land. In fact, we made one last year at a downline meeting. I decided it was time to make him again, but re-created with current product.


How to make the elf shoes:

I had gone ahead and made a sample out of thin cardboard, so each of the guests could use it as a "guide". See below on how we used it.
 


Cut out the Top Note Die shape in whatever color you would like the elf shoes.

Line the pointed edge of the shape at 1-1/2" on the paper trimmer.


Line up the guide over the green piece.

Punch out each half circle with a 1-1/4" circle punch.

 This is what it will look like once the half circles are punched out.

Then cut right down the middle.

Other helpful hints:

  • I sponged the edges of each shoe to make them stand out a little bit more.
  • The legs are measured at 2-1/2" x 5/8".
  • The little "balls" on the shoes are punched out of red glimmer paper with a 3/4" circle punch and popped up with a Dimensional.
  • The little ruffles around the top of the shoes are made from the Baked Brown Sugar Ruffle Stretch Trim (each is about 7/8" long). I adhered them using two mini glue dots.

Stamp Sets
Tags 4 You in 2013 Holiday Catalog (wood #131820 / $19.95, clear #131823 / $15.95)
Ink
Cherry Cobbler Ink Pad (#126966 / $5.95), Gumball Green Ink Pad (#126861/ $5.95)
Paper
Whisper White (#100730 / $8.50), Cherry Cobbler (#119685 / $6.95), Gumball Green (#126840 / $6.95), Season of Style DSP Stack in 2013 Holiday Catalog (#132181 / $6.95), Red Glimmer Paper (#121790 / $4.95)
Accessories
SNAIL Adheisve (#104332 / $6.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430 / $3.95), Glue Dots (#103683 / $4.95), 3/8” Baked Brown Sugar Ruffle Stretch Trim (#130022 / $8.95)
Tools
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (#113439 / $99.95), Chevron Embossing Folder (#127749 / $7.95), Label Bracket Punch (#132153 / $15.95), ¾” Circle Punch (#119873 / $12.95)

*to order any of the supplies you see above, visit heidiboos.stampinup.net
 

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

online weekly deals!

Just a couple of reminders for you!!

Don't forget about the Holiday Sale going on now through December 2nd! This is a great opportunity to save 20-50% on select products! Click on the picture below to shop now!

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=1664

Plus, save the date for Cyber Monday on December 2nd. There will be a couple more Doorbuster Deals for ONE DAY ONLY!

ONLINE WEEKLY DEALS
Tuesday, November 26 - Monday, December 2, 2013
1 Square Punch
1" Square Punch
Price: $15.95 
Sale Price: $11.96
Beautifully Baroque Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Beautifully Baroque Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Price: $7.95  
Sale Price: $5.96
Cherry Cobbler 3/4 Chevron Ribbon
Cherry Cobbler 3/4" Chevron Ribbon
Price: $8.95 
Sale Price: $6.71
Compilation Of Recipes Designer Template - Digital Download
Compilation Of Recipes Designer Template - Digital Download
Price: $14.95 
Sale Price: $8.97
Floral Frames Framelits Dies
Floral Frames Framelits Dies
Price: $26.95  
Sale Price: $20.21
Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die
Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die
Price: $32.95 
Sale Price: $24.71
Regals Stampin' Write Markers
Regals Stampin' Write Markers
Price: $28.95  
Sale Price: $21.71
Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad
Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad
Price: $5.95  
Sale Price: $4.46
 

following in my footsteps...

My daughter is following in my footsteps with her love for crafting! She will constantly ask if she can "craft" which most often comes before wanting to do homework, reading, or practicing piano. She likes to research for cards on Google and she came across THIS ONE and was so excited to make it for her friend Ellise. This card was all her...with just a little help cutting the card base and white background from me.



Monday, November 25, 2013

Friday, November 22, 2013

happy BIG day - clean & simple

Last week's card night was a HUGE hit! I had 16 stampers in all...7 were club members who get their cards FREE each month with a minimum monthly order. Non-club members also get to attend these monthly nights and pay $10 for the 4 cards. If they choose to order $20 out of the catalog, they receive the cards half off. If they spend $40 or more, their cards are free! After skipping my monthly card nights for a year (and just having 2 "exclusive" clubs going), it has been nice to put these card nights back in the schedule and to open them up to anyone who would like to come!

We created two Christmas cards (already shared HERE and HERE) and one Thanksgiving card (shared HERE), but I also wanted to have a birthday card option available, too! This one is super simple, but I love that the Birthday Basics DSP helps makes the card pop with color! I think I will be giving this one to my kids' principal today for his birthday...the colors could work for a boy or a girl!





Stamp Sets
Chalk Talk (wood #130631 / $25.95, clear #130634 / $18.95)
Ink
Bermuda Bay Ink Pad (#131171 / $5.95)
Paper
Very Vanilla (#101650 / $8.50), Bermuda Bay (#131197 / $6.95), Summer Starfruit (#126839 / $6.95), Raspberry Ripple (#126842 / $6.95), Birthday Basics DSP (130145 / $10.95)
Accessories
SNAIL Adheisve (#104332 / $6.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430 / $3.95), Gumball Green Stitched Satin Ribbon (#126848 / $8.95)
Tools
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (#113439 / $99.95), Chalk Talk Framelits (#129983 / $24.95), Stylish Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#132174 / $7.95)
*to order any of the supplies you see above, visit heidiboos.stampinup.net
 
And, guess what? That Gumball Green Satin Stitched Ribbon I used on the card is in the Holiday Sale right now (through December 2nd)! It is currently 40% off and it comes in 4 other colors, too: Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit.

Regular price - $8.95
Holiday Sale price - $5.37
{10 yards} 


Shop now to save 20-50% off select products!
http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=1664
// ADDED BY RYAN ON 1-3-14 // END ADDED BY RYAN 1-4-14