Twitterpocket :)

Who doesn't love a quick and cute pocket card?

This one was made using the edgelits for the bigshot-

Order yours today on my Stampin' Up Website!

 

The Designer Series paper I used is called Twitterpated :)

Perfect for spring!

Happy Wednesday :)

You've got mail. . .

Time for some February
Creative Crew projects!

This little mailbox is for my daughter,
to replace the tired one she has
had for five years. . .


Every time I have to go somewhere overnight
without her, 3x3 cards mysteriously
appear in her mailbox. . .

She was so amazed by this when she was
younger :) I called it mommy magic!

Here you can see the little Love trinket
from the Trinket Hearts accessory.

The paper used for this is

Twitterpated Designer Series Paper-
found in the Occasions Mini, as
well as Melon Mambo cardstock.

Some rhinestone bling and satin ribbon
and we are good to go!

Some fun treats in here and it will
be a sweet little surprise on the 14th. . .

Stamps: none
Paper: Twitterpated DSP, Melon Mambo
Other stuff: Trinket hearts, Rhinestones, Basic
Grey satin, large heart punch, heart trio punch, big shot,
heart of hearts embosslit, dimensionals

Creative Crew-January Edition wrap up. . .

Good Morning!

Wrapping up the January Creative Crew
projects. . . so I can share February's
with you! Sooner rather than later :)

Here is a Valentine's Day
wand I made for my 3 year old:

I am sure it will be much more
appreciated than a card at her age!

I also made a banner to hang for the holiday:

Both the wand and the banner
use the new Stampin' Up! Framelits.

I have both the heart and label sets
and they are so wonderful. . .

Please sir may I have another?
Shape that is!

Here is the centerpiece I made for
the kitchen table:

I need to find a new vase, as we left
for a weekend and when we got home
the cat had knocked it over!

My fault!

I had set it on the windowsill so I
could wipe down the table. . .

His territory :)

I will be back soon with more fun
Creative crew projects. . .

I wanted to share some projects I made for the
Creative Crew on Splitcoast Stampers. . .

The creative crew is a group of
demonstrators that are given challenges
each month, following a theme.

January's theme:
New to Me!


One of the main focal points of this challenge
was to use new products in new ways. . .
even if it was just new to *you*!

I was very excited to use these Heart Framelits,
which are a new Stampin' Up product!

They cut beautifully!

The embossing around the outside
on the scallops-that was added by me
using the Simply Scored tool. <3


It is a valentine for my oldest
daughter who is currently
in love with the color: Purple :)

Here you can see some of the dimension
achieved with punches and
Stampin' Dimensionals. A *must*.


I have three more projects coming
from the January challenges,
and soon the February challenge
projects will be up!

One thing about being absent virtually
over the holidays? I have a backlog of
fun projects to share! LOL

Here are the challenges so you can play
along if you are interested:

CCREW112CF, CreativeCrew, SUO or SUM – Catalog Focus: My newest stampset. Use only stamps from a new stampset on a non-traditional card.

CCREW112DF, CreativeCrew, SUO or SUM – Color Focus: Use a color combination that you’ve never used before. Make your card with this color combo using the attached sketch.



CCREW112HF, CreativeCrew, SUO or SUM – Holiday Focus: Valentines Day. Make a card or a decor item using hearts in a new way to you—something you’ve never done with hearts.

CCREW112SB, CreativeCrew, SUO or SUM – SB inspiration focus: a past holiday (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hannukah, Christmas) SB page or decor item. Use your newest dies, texturz plates or embossing folders to create this beauty. Use one or use many big shot items.

Amazing Deal this Month!

Wow! I am completely blown away by the promotion this month!

If you have ever considered the benefits of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator,
even if it is only for the Freebies and the Continual Discount of products???
How about another $100.00 of stuff for free?!?!

Here is a scenario of my end of the
conversations I will be having this month. . . .

Here have a Big Shot Die Cut Machine!
It's the best thing since, well, anything!

Don't want one? (Crazy, but Okay. . .)

Ohhhh, you already HAVE one! (that explains it!)

Well here-just choose 100.00 of whatever you want instead.

Yes, you heard me right.

No, you don't have to demonstrate anything. Ever!

No you don't have to buy anything else. Ever!
But if you do want to, it is at a minimum 20% discount!

Yes, I am in complete control of all my faculties.

No, I agree, there really isn't a downside!



Wowsa.

Here is where YOU say:

Let me test my understanding here. . . .
You mean, you are giving me a ton of stuff for about 40% off retail. . .
and then you are going to give me 100.00 to spend on
ANYTHING I WANT???

I think I love you. <3

If you would like specific details or have questions
you would like answers to, I would love to make everything
crystal clear for you. There really is nothing to lose here!

You are basically shopping with a GIGANTIC coupon this month :)

You can sign up in moments on my Stampin' Up Website
(just click on Join now, and make your selections,
my password is "spinner"), or give me a call/email and we can chat specifics.

Have a fabulous October!

Owl Cuteness. . .

Since I have been having so much fun with the Owl Punch lately,
how about an actual owl?

All the ladies in my family LOVE owls.
The owl punch in the Stampin' Up! catalog is tons of fun for us!

I made this birthday card while brainstorming
for my daughter's birthday party invitations.

It is the same layout as the Scary Sweet Ghost card,
but instead of the larger opening the 1 3/8 circle punch is used.

The sentiment is from the set Bring on the Cake,
punched with the Scallop Oval Punch.

I dotted the eyes like I have been lately-
with a Stampin' Write marker (Basic Black).

Not only would it be a time saver if I ended up making a lot of these. . .
I really like how it looks a little more animated.

He makes me smile :)

The birthday hat was made with the Petite Pennant builder punch,
in addition to the retired Trio Flower punch.
The branch is the Little Leaves sizzlit in Wild Wasabi.

Do you have the Owl Punch??
You should! Order 24/7 from my website.

Next, I will share with you how I make my window cards,
and how I line up the front layer with the card base.

Enjoy your Sunday :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Bring on the Cake, Woodgrain background
Ink: Soft Suede
Paper: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Wild Wasabi, Just Add Cake Designer Series
Other Stuff: 1 3/8 circle punch, Owl Punch, Little Leaves sizzlit, Big Shot, dimensionals

Happy Freakin' Halloween!

Yay!

I hope you enjoyed Lisa's extra fun projects,
and are inspired to make some treats to share with those you love!

This month's theme? Fall Into Step -- Autumn, Halloween and Thanksgiving Ideas

I have used some of Stampin' Up's amazing Frightful Sight Product Suite
to hopefully get you "in the mood" for a great Holiday! (IBC p.22)

Two fun things to share today. . . .

First, a card with a little gift attached!

This set, Scaredy Cat, makes a dramatic embossed image. Here I used Basic Black embossing powder with versamark ink on both Basic Grey and Whisper White cardstock.

In the picture below, the spider comes standard on this sheet of Frightful Sight Designer Series Paper. . . However, the upper right corner of the card needed one too! I added him (in the picture above) with Versamark and Black Embossing Powder.

Above you can see the 1 1/4 in. circle punch in Dusty Durango,
clipped with a darling little clip from our Clips Assortment. Fun times!
Of course the Basic Black 5/8in. Satin is so gorgeous. . .

I love this little ghost! On a dimensional he steals the show :)

But wait!

What if you could take off the front panel and keep it forever and ever???

Here you can see the detachable bookmark:

Because people are impatient, and I was worried the project might be ripped in the frenzy of trying to open such a cute card. I attached the bookmark inside the front panel to avoid issues :)

Below you can see where I added some dotted lines to show where to cut it off:

Last but not least. . .A spooky fancy favor.

Frightful Sight Designer Series Paper run thru our Big Shot. . .

then add a little punched Ghost to match the gorgeous paper!

(I took pictures of the process, so I will post those in a day or two if you are
interested in recreating this little cutie patootie.)

In the set Tiny Tags is where you will find this adorable Boo stamp. Perfect!

Punch it with our Jewelry Tag punch, tie a pretty bow in the
Black Satin Ribbon that I ADORE. . .
attach with some Vintage Trinkets and you are good to go!

Hope you had fun checking these projects out! Time to head on over to
Deb Currier's blog and see what she has made for your viewing pleasure!

Shabby Chic Spice Cake

This is my current favorite paper and stamp set!

Spice Cake and Friendly Phrases. . .just the names sound like a fun time :)

I don't usually sponge the edges of things, but I wanted to show the ladies at my
last class that you could make it shabby if that is your thing.

It also brings out a bit of the detail in the embossing.


Also, it looks fun with this paper and the Victoria lace ribbon

Everyone needs to be told they are wonderful now and then.

Feel free to tell me how wonderful I am in the comments. . . .LOL

For those of you who like a bit of a cleaner look. . .

Supplies:
Stamps: Friendly Phrases
Ink: More Mustard, Soft Suede
Paper: Pool Party, Soft Suede, Spice Cake Designer series paper
Other stuff: Lg. Oval punch, Scallop Oval punch, Victoria ribbon, Big Shot,
Stripes embossing folder, Vintage brads, stampin sponge, dimensionals

Hello Stranger :)

I'm Alive!

Two moves later, and in a different state. . .but hale and healthy so the rest is all just details! It has been too long. I am stamping, and have been this whole time, but blogging has been pretty low on the list of priorities.

Until now!

I am going to just jump right in :) Details will be forthcoming in bits and pieces, but for now? I just want to talk shop!

Have you seen the Hello Doily background stamp???

It was love at first sight.

Paired with Oval All, the Big Shot, and some fabulous punches and rhinestones?

I had to make lots.

Have you made these scallop square notes with the Big Shot yet???

You should!

Feels good to be sharing again! Thanks for stopping by :)

Stamps: Hello Doily, Oval All
Paper: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party
Ink: Versamark, Stazon Black
Other Stuff: SU exclusive Scallop Square Die, Lg oval punch, scallop oval punch,
dotted scallop ribbon border punch, rhinestones, dimensionals.

Everything Stampin Up! Of course!

Happy May!

Hope all is well you, Stamping Friends!

I wanted to share a card with you that I made for the Control
Freaks swap group. I had a few extra, so I swapped this at the MI Mingle in March with a few people also.

This photo is courtesy of my friend Emma, over at Lady & the Stamp. Thanks, Emma!!

The card base is Basic Grey, with Whisper white and A Walk in the Park Designer series paper for the front layer.

I used my latest favorite thing- the Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions die. . .to be used with the Big Shot.

A Big name for something that takes about thirty seconds to run thru and get some serious WoW factor!

We will be making this card, as well as four other designs, at my upcoming 10 for 20 card class May 30th!

Contact me at robinlea_ at hotmail dot com to RSVP, or visit my demonstrator website at www.robinlea.stampinup.net

Next-pictures of the Father’s Day book we will be making also!

Cheep Talk

This stamp set is soooo darn cute!

This card is from my February Stamp camp. Yes-I am behind on my picture taking! Sorry to make you wait so long on this extra cute one :)

The note card was made with the Big Shot and the Scallop Circle die.

I left two scallops uncovered by paper to get the fold. So very easy to make! The leaves on the branch were inked in Kiwi Kiss, and the excess Kiwi was removed with a blender pen. Ink the branch with your Chocolate Chip Marker and you are done!

Circles were cut using the new Circle Scissor Plus = Awesome!

The ribbon is Kiwi Kiss Satin with the alternate side being Very Vanilla.

I could just sit here and rub this ribbon between my fingers it is so yummy. If you don’t know what I am talking about-order it ASAP!

I didn’t realize when I took the initial photo, that I photographed the incomplete card, and not the class sample :) I pierced the scallops using my mat pack and piercing tool. Sorry you don’t get the full effect!

My daughter loved this card so much, she insisted that it be her valentine this year :)

Here are the ones she stamped (herself, I might add!) Mom did all the cutting of course. We didn’t start these until *after* Christmas, so there wasn’t time to have her do the cutting by herself. . .

Like I would let her touch my circle scissor! Come on people :)

Here is her sweet messy handwriting :)

Yummy???

I think so :)

I love this stamp set. Probably because I love the top note, but still!! Not to mention the set was free. . .which is another excellent reason to love it, am I right?

Sale-a-Bration has officially begun, and there are some awesome freebies awaiting you!

Your choice between Four stamp sets, a Designer Paper Pack, or a Ribbon Bundle-One free with any order of $50.00! Not only that, but any orders in the month of February and March get a free Idea Book also! This is my *absolute favorite* time to be a Stampin' Up Demonstrator.

Check out my Demonstrator Website for promotion details, and to order online if you like! Otherwise, call/email me and getcha' some. . .free stamps! On to the card :)

This particular card was my contribution to a swap last month. The Designer paper is Bella Rose, with our new trio heart punch, and the Yummy stamp set. I used Chocolate Chip classic ink , as well as Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, and Whisper White Cardstock.

I love this Faux Bow with grograin ribbon! So pretty. . .this is the 5/8in Chocolate Chip Grograin. Also Yummy, but not named Yummy. . .Okay, so it's late.

Did you watch the two hour Grey's Anatomy/Private Practice tonight, too??? Can't wait for next week!

scallop envelpe box

The ever popular scallop envelope box. . .

You may or may not have already seen it, but we made one at my last stamp camp and I hadn't had a chance to post it.

It is made from four scallop envelopes, using sticky strip to assemble.

This uses the curly label punch bundle, 1 3/4 circle punch, flower fusion, riding hood red striped ribbon, and washington apple designer series paper.

And of course the big shot ;)

Super easy once you figure out where to put the adhesive!

DON'T FORGET!!!

Tomorrow is the last day for blog candy that can be seen *here*!

See ya tomorrow :)

Yummy stamping goodness

So many good things from Mr. Brown :)

New Felt Goodies. . .

Halloween goodies. . .

These ribbons are *so awesome*

but wait. . . I have been anticipating the arrival of this:

Wooooo Hoooooo!

I finally get to make a fabric banner with LETTERS on it :)

There were some women making these at my 5th level upline's house in Utah (I forgive you for not inviting me ;), and I soooo wanted one to show my girls!

And of course to hang in my house!

For reference. . . the dies that were used are: Pennant, Scallop Circle #2, and Serif Alphabet

So, I made one pretty much exactly like the one I had seen while at Founder's. . .

Then I made one for my daughter. . .You get to see that one next :)

But not tonight! I need to take it outside and get some good pictures. . .It is seriously one of the kewlest things I think I have ever made her.

Wait until you see!!!!

I also am planning on some blog candy this week in honor of my open house :)