Tart & Tangy Summer Birthday Card

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Today's card is summer-inspired. I just love summer time and look forward to it so much.  I enjoyed fireworks and fried food for the 4th while celebrating our Independence Day, next weekend I am headed out of town for a little get-away in Wyoming filled with boating, 4-wheeling, and lots of star-gazing.  What's not to love about summer??

This is a card we will be making in our card club this month (contact me if you'd like to come!).  I used two techniques you might like to know about.  The first is called "Rock n' Roll" (don't you love that name for a stampin technique??).  I used that technique to create the duo color combo on the orange slices by first inking my stamp in Daffodil Delight ink, and then rolling the edges of the image in the pumpkin pie ink.  Easy!

The second technique is more of a "cheat".  I didn't have anything but a couple of pumpkin pie ribbon scraps hanging around, so I cheated and used a strip of 1/4" pumpkin pie cardstock and then adhered just the bow on top of that strip.  I'll bet you didn't even notice!  It's a great technique to use to help you use up those cardstock scraps AND ribbon scraps!

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~Heather


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Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps: Tart & Tangy (111514), All Holidays (114916)
Ink: Pumpkin Pie (105216), Daffodil Delight (119667)
Paper: Whisper White (100730), Pumpkin Pie (105117)
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Polka Dot Embossing Folder (117335)
Embellishments: Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Grosgrain (109030)

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PLAY like you mean it

Today's project is a double-page scrapbook layout featuring "Bugs & Kisses" stamp set.  The Bugs & Kisses stamp set is an "oldie but goodie".  Every year when the new catalog is released, I wait to see if this set is going to make it another round.  It sure did!  I love this set, and I'm so happy we get to keep it in the catalog for at least one more year.  Take a look and see what I mean!  Isn't it cute??

I created the "Play" title using the Simple Letters Alphabet Dies (115960) and Mr. Big (113439).  I know, I know, I never make anything without the Big Shot anymore!  I can't help it if the Big Shot is so fabulous!  That is one purchase I will never regret.   I used the Crimper Tool (101618) to add some whimsical, playful texture to the letters.

I agaub used the Big Shot and Top Note die for the decorative accent here on the frame shown here. I love to tuck a Top Note under the corner of journaling or photo frames for a little extra "something."

Here's a fun little trick to try using the Circle Circus stamp set: create your own DSP (Designer Series Paper) by stamping a pattern on white cardstock.  That's how I made the "L" in "Play" and this photo corner really POP! Helpful Hint: Photo corners are a snap with the Photo corners punch (119878)

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~Heather

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Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps: Bugs & Kisses (116580),Circle Circus (115778)

Ink: , Pacific Point (111837), Wild Wasabi (109014), Real Red (103133)

Paper: Wild Wasabi DSP (new! 117152), Crumb Cake 12x12 (119929), Pacific Point (new! 111350), Wild Wasabi (new! 117152), Real Red (102482), Daffodil Delight (new! 119683)

Tools: Big Shot (113439), Top Note (113463), Simple Alphabet (115960), Large Oval Punch (119859), 3/4" Circle Punch (199873), Photo Corners Punch (119878), Crimper (101618)

Embellishments: Double-stitched Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon (retired, but substitute 5/8" Real Red Grosgrain 109052), Metallic Brads (119741), Clear Buttons (retired, substitute Real Red Designer Button 119747), double-stitched white/red grosgrain ribbon (retired, substitute white grosgrain ribbon 109025)

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New Color ATC

Today's card is an ATC (Artist Trading Card) that I made for the Late Night Stamper's Challenge Last week (I know! I'm a little slow getting it posted!). I have never made an ATC before, so it was a fun challenge for me to try something I haven't done before.

The stamp set I used is the "Fifth Avenue Floral" stamp set (113734), and I have always LOVED this sentiment. I also really like the florals in the set, as well.

I am SOOO loving the new colors with the Color Renovation. The color combo I used on this card is Bashful Blue, Daffodil Delight (new core color), Crumb Cake (aka Kraft, new core color), Poppy Parade (new In Color), and Wild Wasabi (new Core Color).

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~Heather

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Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral (113734)
Ink: Early Espresso (119670)
Paper: Bashful Blue (105120), Daffodil Delight (119683), Wild Wasabi (108641), Poppy Parade (119793)
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Little Leaves Sizzlit (114511), Beautiful Wings Embosslit (118138)
Embellishments: Mini Library Clips (109857), Linen Thread (104199)

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Animal Stories Baby Card, Take Two!

Hi Stampers!! Are you excited for this week’s new LNS challenge #68?? I sure am!!

The challenge is an inspiration challenge, to create a project inspired this photo from Inhabit Living: I was inspired by the colors and the modern “crisp and clean” look in the photo.

Last week, you may recall the baby card I made also using the animal stories stamp set. I’m telling you, with all the baby showers I’ve been going to lately, it has left me wondering…what has gotten into the water??? ;)

Ready to have some Stampin' fun?? All of the supplies I used are listed below. Just CLICK HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website to order any of the supplies you need. Once you get there, click on "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner, and use the item numbers listed below.

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~Heather

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Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps:Animal Stories
Ink:Chocolate Chip
Paper:Certainly Celery, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Kraft, So Saffron
Tools:Star Punch
Embellishments:
Button Latte, Clips Assortment

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Sweet Pea Well-Scripted Congratulations

Today's card is another Spring Occasions Mini Catalog creation...can you tell I just love all the cute new things in the Mini??

This is certainly a clean and simple card, and definitely makes it into the Sanity Savers collection! (Sanity Savers are my collection of cards you can make in 15 minutes or less!) Want to see more Sanity Saver cards? Click here!

Here's a close-up featuring the Sweet Pea stitched felt, the Well-Scripted stamp set, and some Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the NEW Sweet Pea Paper Stack (all in the Occasions Mini!). Also exclusively featured in the Occastions Mini: the polka dot texture embossing folder. A quick zip through the Big Shot, and Voila! an adorable textured background.

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~Heather

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Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps: Well Scripted (118601-Clear Mount, 117072-Wood Mount)
Ink:Chocolate Chip (100908)
Paper: Sweet Pea Paper Stack (117161), Kraft (107070), Very Vanilla (101650)
Tools: Big Shot (), Polka Dot Embossing Folder (117335), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826), Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Embellishments:Sweet Pea Stitched Felt (117266), Vintage Brads (109109)

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If you've been reading my blog for any amount of time, you probably know about me and Mr. Big...I just love the Big Shot!! Today's project is a tag from the Two Tags die, and so easy because you just run the die through the Big shot and Voila! It's all cut out for you. What's not to love?? On Monday, I'm going to show you another quick and easy Valentine project using the Two Tags die, so stay tuned!

The sneak peak I wanted to showcase today is a another project using the Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper. I can't get enough of it! I also used the Love You Much Stamp set (a great one for creating personalized Valentine's cards and gift tags).

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Ready to have some Stampin' fun?? All of the supplies I used are listed below. Just CLICK HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website to order any of the supplies you need. Once you get there, click on "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner, and search using the items listed below. Don't forget, I am happy to take orders by email or phone, as well!

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~Heather

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Stampin' Supplies :

Stamps: Love You Much
Ink: Choc Chip, Real Red
Paper:Very Vanilla, Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Choc Chip
Tools: Big Shot, Two Tags die, Curly Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Scallop Circle Punch
Embellishments:Iridescent Ice

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Sparkly & Bright Christmas

Good Monday Morning, Stampers!! Yes, that's right, it's Monday! That means it's time for another Late Night Stampers Weekly Challenge! This week's challenge is to create a Christmas project using non-traditional Christmas colors. You can see in my card that I used a fun and funky color combo, none of which are our traditional red, green, or winter blue!

I used one of my favorite Christmas stamp sets in the catalog right now: Sparkly & Bright (115346). It is a little retro and lots of FUN!

Another favorite featured on this card: the iridescent ice (101930) heat embossed glitter. I absolutely love it. A little versamark, a little Iridescent ice, a blast with the heat tool, and VOILA! instant glitter-ness!

Ready to have some Stampin' fun?? All of the supplies I used are listed below. Just CLICK HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website to order any of the supplies you need. Once you get there, click on "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner, and use the item numbers listed below.

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Happy Stampin!
~Heather

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Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps:Sparkly & Bright (115346)
Ink: Versamark (), Whisper White Craft Ink (101731)
Paper:Bermuda Bay (115317), Melon Mambo (115320), Crushed Curry (115319), Gable Green (102795)
Tools: Circle Punches: 3/4" (107217), 1" (109046), 1-1/4" (104403), Heat Tool (100005)
Embellishments: Silver Cord (109866-hurry! this one is in the Holiday Mini!), Polka Dot Melon Mambo Grosgrain Ribbon (115611)

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Christmas Dasher

I have been working on Christmas cards all this month, and I'm super excited for my Christmas cards class coming up this Saturday! Today's card is one of the cards for my Christmas cards class, and features the "Dasher" single stamp (in the Under $10 section of the Idea Book and catalog!). I was inspired by this lovely Top Note Box on Split Coast Stampers.

When I design Christmas cards, I always have simplicity in mind (I send out over 300 cards each year (!) so I have to keep them simple to keep myself sane). This card has a fancy look, but it is all due to the magic of Mr Big (The Big Shot!). I used my Big Shot, Top Note Die, and Scallop Circle #2 Die to create those curves.

Ready to have some Stampin' fun?? All of the supplies I used are listed below. Just CLICK HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website to order any of the supplies you need. Once you get there, click on "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner, and use the item numbers listed below.

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~Heather

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Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps:Dasher (116816), Grateful Greetings (116511)
Ink:Chocolate Chip (100908), Old Olive (102277)
Paper:Chocolate Chip (102128), Kraft (107070), Old Olive (100702), Real Red (102482), Very Vanilla (100730)
Tools: Big Shot (113439), Top Note Die (113463), Scallop Circle Die #2 (113469), Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Glass Mat (112531)
Embellishments:1" Double-stitched Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon (115607)

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Serene Snowflakes Christmas Card

Today's card is another (yes, and I have tons more!) of the fantastic projects from my Creative Stamper's St. George Retreat.

Isn't it fantastic to see another use for the Night & Day DSP (116768) even though at first glance it seems mostly for Halloween? After seeing this card, I'm sure you'll agree it's not just for Tricks and Treats!

Several items used to create this card are from the holiday Mini Catalog. One of my favorite things is the NEW shimmer paints (116806). They add some subtle sparkle and bling to my projects, and I just can't get enough! The stamp set, Serene Snowflakes (115438), and the Night & Day DSP (116768) are also in the Holiday Mini Catalog (click here to download an electronic copy). Don't forget, when you purchase (or hostess a workshop) of $250 or more you can get any item in the Holiday Mini for just $10!

Ready to have some Stampin' fun?? All of the supplies I used are listed below. Just CLICK HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website to order any of the supplies you need. Once you get there, click on "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner, and use the item numbers listed below.

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~Heather

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Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps:Serene Snowflakes (115438)
Ink: Basic Black
Paper:Night & Day DSP (116768)
Embellishments:Shimmer Paint (116806), 5/8" Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319)

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Thanks So Much Fancy Favor Box

This clean and simple "Thank You" treat box is such a snap to make when you use the fancy favor bigz xl die (115965). The Big Shot does all the "heavy cutting" for you! Helpful Hint: When using a bigz xl die, you will need the extended cutting pads (113478) (don't forget them the first time like I did! hehe. )

The trendy trees stamp set (113258) is a really nice set that is easy to use and has a contemporary flair. I love how the leaves turned out on the stamped image of the tree. To achieve this multi-colored look, I used the "thumping" technique. For a tutorial on the thumping technique, click here.

Ready to have some Stampin' fun?? All of the supplies I used are listed below. Just CLICK HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website to order any of the supplies you need. Once you get there, click on "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner, and use the item numbers listed below.

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~Heather

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Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps:
Trendy Trees (113258)
Ink:
Really Rust Marker (100073), Ruby Red Marker (100075),Chocolate Chip (100908), So Saffron (105213), Ruby Red (102259)
Paper:
So Saffron 12 x 12 (107088), Chocolate Chip (102128), Old Olive (100702), Very Vanilla (101650)
Tools:
Big Shot (113439), Extended Cutting pads (113479), Fancy Favor Bigz XL die (115965)
Embellishments: 1/4" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon (111367), Mistletoe Ribbon Originals (116792)

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