Card Candy: Jar of Love & VIDEO

I have been waiting to do this post for a while now, but just didn't have the right stamp set to use for my first one! Once I got my Jar of Love stamp set, I knew it was the one!

What is Card Candy you ask? Card Candy is simply pre-made embellishments that are ready to go when needed.

When made for others, it usually comes in a set, packaged in a bag with a topper, and each piece is coordinated with each other. When finished, you stick dimensionals (or your choice of adhesive) on the back and leave the backing on it so that whoever you are giving it to can keep it safe from sticking to anything until ready to use.

Balloon Celebration Congratulations Card

This week's card is featuring only one stamp set, Balloon Celebration, and three of the five 2016 - 2018 In Colors. This set is the second set that I saw posted EVERYWHERE that I knew I had to get to replenish my current SU! collection .

A lot going on with this card, but I think it looks good! All sorts of colors, shapes, and patterns.

And of course a card isn't completed without a little something something on the inside...

Stampin' Up! 2015-2017 Color Charts!

Stampin' Up! 2015-2017 Color Charts!
[UPDATE: Head over to my updated post here to get the newest color charts and sign up for all future color charts!] 
Though I am not a demonstrator anymore (I plan to get back into it later this year though!), it seems my last post, 2.5 years ago providing the 2013-2015 Stampin' Up Color Charts stays my MOST popular post! So I decided to go ahead and update the color chart for the 2015-2017 In Colors.

May Card Club...2014 - 2016 In-Colors!

May Card Club...2014 - 2016 In-Colors!

I hosted my LAST Card Club here Friday night (tears) so wanted to end with a preview of the new colors for the ladies. Each card we made featured one or more of the new colors. I also featured one of the new stamp sets Work of Art which by the way I didn't think I would like and now that I have used it...LOOOOOVE IT (say it like they do on Dragon Tales if you know what I am talking about...)! I also got some of the new DSP in there as well which I also love and will be posting a few projects I made using it over the next few weeks. Although it was my last Card Club here, I hope to get a new group of ladies to share my ideas with in my new town! The ladies also love decorating the inside (I do too) so I posted a picture showing the inside as well. I usually do not post dimensions, but if anyone really wants them just shoot me a message.

Ok so enough "talking" and onto the four cards I made and their ingredients...

Dryer Sheet Card Experiment

Dryer Sheet Card Experiment

I have been traveling all day, but wanted to get a quick post out on something I made a whole ago and just never got the chance to post. A card made using a used (and washed a second time) dryer sheet! I had always heard of the idea and saw a couple of crafters do it and wanted to try it for myself. This was just a tester and now that I know I can do it I want to make a complete card.

A quick run down of what I did and used...

- Used the Flower Shop stamp set and matching Pansy Punch.
- Stamp Pads and Cardstock used are Daffodil Delight and Raspberry Ripple and I used Whisper White too.
- Embossed the punched out flower with versa mark, heat and stink powder, and dazzling diamonds.
- Used a glue stick to adhere the dryer sheet to the card stock (taped the excess to the back if some hung over since I popped the top layer up using dimensionals.
- Popped the flower up with a dimensional as well.

So here it is...

Pomp and Circumstance Graduation Card

Pomp and Circumstance Graduation Card

I needed a graduation card for my cousin's graduation from William and Mary a few weeks back so below is what I came up with. The colors were inspired by the school colors green, gold, and silver. The stamp set I bought a few months back because I knew I would be attending two graduations and I wanted "Graduation specific" stamps. I had also just bought the Flowering Flourishes stamp set thanks to Pinterest (the enemy) because I kept seeing so many awesome cards made with it and I finally gave in! Hope you like it, she loved it :-). I also posted the "ingredients" below the picture if you would like to see what I used to make it.

Just in CASE - Premiere!!!

Just in CASE - Premiere

Hey everyone! I fell off for a bit, but I am back with some cool stuff for you guys. I watched A LOT of YouTube this weekend and decided to try some stuff I saw and loved. That gave me an idea to start a blog series called "Just In CASE". The meaning is 2-fold. I will start with the "CASE". For those of you unfamiliar with the term, in the card-making world, it means "Copy And Share Everything"...CASE. Basically it is how we encourage the sharing of ideas between one another. The only rule is that you do not act like it's your brand new idea and give credit where credit is due. Even if you don't remember where you saw it, acknowledge you weren't the brain-child of the idea. You also don't have to do the SAME thing, it can just be a card that gave you an idea and is something LIKE the one you saw.

The second part is the "Just in case" as a whole. Who doesn't like to have a card on hand "just in case" one is needed? I know I do. So that is the point of the series and as I find cool ideas I want to CASE, I will share them with you! I had a very busy weekend so actually have FIVE new CASE cards I want to share with you all, but will be sharing them one at a time. I also decided to post the video (if applicable) I got the idea from as well...no point in re-inventing the wheel just yet. I plan to get my own YouTube channel up and running, but I have some things to work out. It WILL be up and running soon though so watch out!

Ok so on to my first Just in CASE (JIC) card...

PDE 1/21, SUO 1/28, and CCMC 2/1 Challenges

PDE 1/21, SUO 1/28, and CCMC 2/1 Challenges

This week I chose to do three challenges within one card. I thought the idea of using no layers was interesting and was definitely a challenge! I had card club this Friday night in which we made FOUR cards, all using items from the new SU! Occasions Mini 2014 and Sale-A-Bration, so I will be posting these over the next week. 

1. Pause, Dream, Enjoy - Friendship Card 

2. CCMC - Color Challenge

3. SUO

"...our challenge is to make a card with NO layers!  Embellishments are fine.  But only that basic flat or folded card. "


Here is my finished product...

Mojo Monday 1/13, CCMC 1/16, SUO 1/14 Challenge #1

Mojo Monday 1/13, CCMC 1/16, SUO 1/14 Challenge 

I decided to do another FIVE challenges this week, but I am posting for three tonight because of the deadline; the others I will post tomorrow. You can click on the title of each challenge to go to the challenge page. 

1. Mojo Monday Sketch 

2. CCMC - Color Challenge

3. SUO

"This week our challenge is to make a paper crafting project (card or any other kind of project) that includes or uses some new Stampin' Up! product(s) that you have."

Here is my finished product...

Create with Connie and Mary (CCMC) 1/9 and 3 Girl Jam 1/11 Challenge #3

Create with Connie and Mary (CCMC) 1/9 and 3 Girl Jam 1/11 Challenge #3 

Welcome to Challenge #3. As I mentioned on the post of my first challenge, I decided to do FIVE challenges this week. You can click on the title of each challenge to go to the challenge page. Click here for my first card and here for my second challenge I did today!

1. CCMC - Sketch

2. 3 Girl Jam 

Anything Goes (plus ribbon) 

Here is my finished product...

Pals Paper Arts 1/6, 3 Girl Jam 1/11, and PDE 1/7 Challenge #2

Pals Paper Arts 1/6, 3 Girl Jam 1/11, and Pause Dream Enjoy 1/7 Challenge #2 

Welcome to Challenge #2. As I mentioned on the post of my first challenge, I decided to do FIVE challenges this week. You can click on the title of each challenge to go to the challenge page. Click here for my first card and here for my third challenge I did today!

1. Pals Paper Arts - Color Challenge 

2. 3 Girl Jam
Anything Goes (plus ribbon) 

3. Pause Dream Enjoy

Here is my finished product...

Mojo Monday 1/6, CAS-ual Fridays 1/3, Pals Paper Arts 1/6 Challenge #1

Mojo Monday 1/6, Pals Paper Arts 1/6, CAS-ual Fridays 1/03 Challenge #1 

I decided to do FIVE challenges this week, but have been so busy I just didn't have the time to think of a card to incorporate ALL five. Also, two were sketches so that wouldn't have worked either. I was so tired I almost didn't do my challenges, but somehow got myself up and did it. You can click on the title of each challenge to go to the challenge page. Click here for my second card and here for my third challenge I did today!

1. Mojo Monday Sketch 

2. CAS-ual Fridays - Word Inspiration Challenge

"Instead of a resolution, choose a word that describes what you hope for the new year.

maybe it's LOVE if you want to work on your relationships, or DO if you want to challenge yourself to something, or LAUGH if you want to lighten up, etc.

Use that word as the inspiration for your card, and keep it Clean And Simple"

3. Pals Paper Arts- Color Challenge

Here is my finished product...

Mojo Monday 12/30, CAS-ual Fridays 1/03, CCMC 1/02 Challenges

Mojo Monday 12/30, CAS-ual Fridays 1/03, CCMC 1/02 Challenges 

Last week I created a card for three challenges. You can click on the title of each challenge to go to the challenge page. Mojo Monday is always a sketch, CFC varies and this week was a word inspiration challenge (read below), and CCMC varies as well and was a color challenge this week. I had fun making this card and I am going to try and keep up this time ESPECIALLY with the new Stampin' Up! 2014 Occasions Mini AND Sale-A-Bration coming up! I have a workshop on the 31st, but plan to get some "practice" using my new goodies when they arrive this week and show you guys. Anyway, let's get to it...

1. Mojo Monday Sketch 

2. CAS-ual Fridays - Word Inspiration Challenge

"Instead of a resolution, choose a word that describes what you hope for the new year.

maybe it's LOVE if you want to work on your relationships, or DO if you want to challenge yourself to something, or LAUGH if you want to lighten up, etc.

Use that word as the inspiration for your card, and keep it Clean And Simple"

3. Create with Connie and Mary - Color Challenge

Here is my finished product...

Stampin' Up! 2014 Occasions Mini is Here!

Yay!!! The launch of the 2014 Stampin’ Up! Spring Catalog is here!  There are so many great products, stamps, and accessories that I had a hard time making the decision of what I was going to put in my first order! I am anxiously waiting for my order and will share some awesome projects with you once I get them so look out for that post in the next week!

Do you want a 2014 Spring Catalog?  If you attend my workshops, you will get one, if not, just send me an email and I will be more than happy to drop one in the mail.  If you are new to stamping or don’t already have a designated demonstrator; I would love the chance to earn your business.  Email me through my "Say Something” tab at the top of my website and I’ll send you a catalog asap.

Til next time!

Christmas Swap Card #1

Christmas Swap Card #1

This past week I created two cards for a Christmas Card Swap I entered on Stampin' Connection. I signed up for two spots so had to make 2 sets of 6 cards. Click here for card #2.

Mojo Monday 11/25

Mojo Monday 11/25

This week I created a card for Mojo Monday. Figured I would do a Christmas Card since I needed some. I also chose the square one and shifted it 90 degrees for my card. You can click on the picture to go to the challenge page.

Here is my finished product...

Incorrect Measurement On Stampin' Up Envelope Punch Board

INCORRECT MEASUREMENT ON THE ENVELOPE PUNCH BOARD

October 12, 2013

"We have noticed that one of the envelope measurements on the Envelope Punch Board is incorrect. The dimensions for the 5-1/2" x 8" card size envelope are 1/4" too small. The correct envelope measurement for this card size is: 10-5/8" x 10-5/8" (paper size); 4-3/8" (score line). The Envelope Punch Board still functions perfectly and we have corrected the measurement chart on the punch board. New labels are available through Demonstrator Support, if you would like one.

Special reminder for Stampin' Up! cards: These envelope measurements are meant for simple cards, without a lot of dimension. At Stampin' Up! we love adding dimension to our cards, but that can make the envelope a bit snug. So, if you need an envelope to fit your cards with lots of flair, go up an envelope size (or two) for the perfect fit. "

If you ordered one from a demonstrator, you will need to contact them in order to get the corrected label. I will be ordering a corrected one for myself and anyone who ordered one through me. If you do not have a demonstrator I will be happy to order one for you if you contact me through this website here.

Stampin' Up! 2013-2014 Color Charts!

Stampin' Up! 2013-2014 Color Charts!

[UPDATE: Head over to my updated post here to get the newest color charts and sign up for all future color charts!] 

So I searched and could NOT find a color chart for the new SU! 2013-2014 colors that had the attributes that I wanted (cardstock, marker, and inkpad areas). So as usual, I just created my own! Given CASE is our motto, I added a link below for everyone to download and use for themselves. It currently includes BLANK spots for the new 2013-2014 colors, but I also included the 11-13, 12-14, and 13-15 In-Color sets since that is as far back as I have AND I included boxes for other types of paper I have. It is really easy to make your own if you just know how to use Word and create tables. I am happy to tell you exactly what to do to make your own if you leave me a note below. 

Below is my completed one using the 3/4" circle punch for the cardstock and 1 stamp from the retired Button, Button stamp set for my Ink Pad spots, and of course the markers for the marker scribble. ENJOY!

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Stampin' Up! DIY PHONE CASE

Stampin' Up! DIY PHONE CASE

Thought this was a pretty cool idea. I have a hard time finding cases I actually like so I may try this one day! Click the picture to check it out!

Stampin' Up! Online Classes!

SU! Online Classes for Download

I am still a demonstrator newbie and I am still learning, but did you guys know SU! offered online classes?! I sure didn't until today! For what you get, they seem like a great value. I can personally speak to "The Basics" class as I purchased that one myself just so I could see what it was about. It was good, I took away a few new techniques that I am definitely going to use on some cards in the future. I REALLY recommend it for anyone who is just starting and wants some how-to guides and videos on how to make certain types of cards. With all of the possibilities, the ideas are endless. Each class comes with supply lists as well so you can get what you need, if you do not already have it, and watch it when you are ready. Since the pdfs and videos are on your computer, you also don't need to always have Internet to watch them. Click on each picture to check out more information on the class.

The Basics

$14.95*

"This class offers innovative ways to get the most out of your supplies (from stamps to the Big Shot) with clever tips and all the techniques you need to start creating with success. Divided into six PDF documents this class includes written instructions, step out photos, a few videos, and supply lists for 30+ projects. "

Seeing the Possibilities Online Class

$14.95*

“Learn how quickly and easily you can line up stamped images for precision placement, achieve the right ink coverage, combine images together exactly where you want them, and more! Class features the Show & Tell 1 and 2 Stamp Sets, and includes six lessons (Backgrounds, Building, Layering, Versatility, Gift Giving, and Memory Keeping), step-out photos, instructional videos, and instructions and supply lists for 15 projects. Available for download only.”

What To Washi Online Class - Digital Download

$14.95*

"Offering seven different sections of Washi wisdom, this class includes everything you need to know to make the most of one of the hottest crafting trends out there. Washi Tape has taken the crafting world by storm, offering an incredibly quick, easy way to add a fresh, colorful look to any project. Our What to Washi Class explores a myriad of Washi options and provides much more than the basics for you to begin your own Washi adventures. This class includes written instructions, step-out photos, instructional videos, and supply lists for more than 30 projects."

*Price if ordered through a demonstrator...like me :-)

Has anyone purchased any of the other classes? If so please let us know how it was and if you found it usefull!