tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20188986224747179052012-02-20T16:51:46.033-08:00Cards, crafts & more!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.comBlogger681100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-20835491927056129642011-05-31T21:51:00.001-07:002011-05-31T21:55:31.572-07:00

One of my coworkers just had her second baby boy, so I made this card and gift.The card is 6" x 6" square, with the scallop circle big z die. The two circles were cut using the Circle Scissors Plus. I used the Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink to add the dots in the scallops, and highlight areas on Teddy and the train.The gift bag has 4 Hershey chocolate nuggets, and the bag topper uses the Scallop

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-59441592896150125832011-05-23T17:37:00.001-07:002011-05-23T17:37:25.253-07:00

Love this color combination!! Dafodil Delight, and Marina Mist! Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Greenhouse Gala DSPStamps: 14 Phrases (R)Other: Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, Rhinestones, Marina Mist 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, clear rhinestone brads, Illuminate Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-85124746658434537162011-05-05T21:23:00.001-07:002011-05-05T21:23:45.733-07:00

My great uncle is in the hospital with cancer, and i made this card for him. Paper: Mellow Moss (R) CS & DSP, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla.Ink: Early EspressoStamps: Thoughts & Prayers, Lovely as a TreePunches: Decorative Label, large ovalOther: blender pen, pastels, ribbon (not SU)Thanks for looking! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-79374473176165684422011-05-05T21:02:00.001-07:002011-05-05T21:24:23.022-07:00

I wanted to make something for a coworker's retirement that she could use and would have for a long time, so i made this bookmark for her. Barb is a lovely woman, always very sweet and really cares about the people she works with. I hope she likes it, i'll be giving it to her tomorrow. Paper: Really Rust (R), Always Artichoke, Not Quite Navy and Very Vanilla, vellum.Ink: Really Rust (R), Always

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-72497136364404279862011-04-25T21:36:00.001-07:002011-04-25T21:36:36.837-07:00

This card was made for my mom's friend who used to be a nun. The center image was purchased at Ave Maria for me to create a card around. The cross is made using the lattice die. Boho blossoms and scalloped edge punches, beautiful butterflies embosslit, and little leaves sizzlit. Thanks for looking!!- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-50648490879083370992011-04-18T22:21:00.001-07:002011-04-18T22:24:10.499-07:00

So it's been a while since my last blog post, but hopefully i will be able to post more regularly. Life's been busy... Got a new position at work. Was in my first craft show with a friend in the fall, which was fun! Went on my first warm weather winter vacation to Jamaica in January and had a wonderful time! So on to my first post...This card was for my mom's cousin who just welcomed her first

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-81263980700358648512010-11-15T08:00:00.000-08:002010-11-15T08:00:06.167-08:00

How is this possible??? Here's the deal: Buy a starter kit (regularly $215 for $400 in craft supplies) for just $107.50 Deal runs from Nov 15 - 30, 2010 only There are no shipping fees and no taxes You can choose the items in the kit This will make you an SU! demo with no obligation to sell. As a demo you can get 30% off your first order. So why not? Pre-order from the 2011 Occasions Mini and

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-70414433596062045322010-11-11T20:32:00.000-08:002010-11-11T20:32:35.103-08:00

This is another sympathy card I made for a coworker who lost his father to cancer.   This card is an easel card, which stands on it's own when you open it up.  Cardstock: Crumb Cake (used to be Kraft), Not Quite Navy, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake DSP (R) Ink: Not Quite Navy, Chocolate Chip Stamps: Thoughts and Prayers, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Tiny Tags Punches: Scallop Edge, Word Window, Modern Label

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-38223785965236095752010-11-11T20:22:00.000-08:002010-11-11T20:22:10.968-08:00

Well, it's been a while since I last posted something - it was a very busy summer and fall!! I went to San Francisco for a conference with work - it was beautiful! I got a Master Angler for catching a 35.5" long catfish, I got a promotion at work, and I am in my first craft show this Sunday with my friend Joanne, one of my downline!!! So there is and was lots going on, but I will try to be better

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-12536419531069911422010-08-08T14:52:00.000-07:002010-08-08T14:52:34.445-07:00

A friend of my mom had twins last year (see the baby card I made then) and mom asked me to make one for their first birthday. This is the card I came up with. Fox and Friends (at left) is a great stamp set for babies and kids! Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Crumb Cake (used to be Kraft) Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Rose Red Stamps: Fox and Friends, On Your

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-48918126205221462492010-07-26T21:55:00.000-07:002010-07-26T21:56:46.639-07:00

Well, it's been a while since I last posted something to the blog, summer's been keeping me busy! Not a lot of time to stamp, but I get it in there when I can!! I had to make two birthday cards a couple weeks ago for Phil's sister and neice, shown below. The card for his sister is the same basic layout as my last post - the masculine dog lover birthday... by just changing the colors and the

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-71640583734370163972010-06-22T00:52:00.000-07:002010-06-22T00:52:12.314-07:00

A friend of mine from work just celebrated his birthday, and I needed to make a card for him - so I knew he is a dog lover, and broke out my D is for Dog stamp set, finally!! I also used the Itty Bitty Backgrounds (which is retiring as of July 1 - get it now while you can!! ). I like this layout because it is simple and masculine.  Cardstock: Old Olive, Textured Chocolate Chip, Whisper White,

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-93000829743108582010-06-20T12:24:00.000-07:002010-06-21T11:07:42.329-07:00

I usually bring cards I make to work with me and show them to coworkers before giving them away, and one of the women I usually share my cards with asked me to make a card for a dear friend of hers that is celebrating her 65th birthday. She wanted something special, so this is what I came up with. I knew the Elements of Style stamp set (pictured right) would be perfect. The card turned out great

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-84325847291283586882010-06-06T19:42:00.000-07:002010-06-06T19:42:54.573-07:00

A friend at work just had a baby this month, and this was the gift I made for him - a frame for the baby's picture. Cardstock: Old Olive Patterned DSP, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Bashful Blue Ink: Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip Stamps: Whimsical Words (Sale-a-bration) Punches: Scallop Oval, Large Oval, Small Star, Scallop Trim Border Other: dimensionals, Playground Buttons, Big Shot, Naturally

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-16362430772369857702010-06-06T18:47:00.000-07:002010-06-06T18:52:43.017-07:00

This past week, Stampin' Up! released THREE lists of products that will retire at the end of this month.  Seeing what is on the list gives an idea of the stylistic change that Stampin' Up is leaving behind and gives me hope for new beautiful & fun images in the new catalogue that comes out July 1st! As a demonstrator, I got a sneak peek on several stamp sets, punches, Big Shot items and more

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-79846624803909426982010-05-24T17:14:00.000-07:002010-05-24T17:14:17.701-07:00

Today I needed some inspiration, so I looked to my House & Home magazine and found this picture with the circles, so I used the Sahara Sand DSP as a background, and paired it with the Circle Circus stamp set in a duotone pallet. Let me know what you think of it! Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Whisper White Ink: Sahara Sand Stamps: Circle Circus Punches: Various circle punches Other: Sahara Sand DSP (

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-47732053804087390722010-05-22T11:04:00.000-07:002010-05-22T11:04:57.247-07:00

Happy long weekend, everyone!! I decided I needed some inspiration and went to the Mojo Monday blog and did their sketch challenge for this week. This is what I came up with - a Father's Day card!! I like the angled central piece! It gives a great focal point to the card. The All Holidays "Happy Father's Day" stamp is repeated on Whisper White cs at an angle, and was done using the

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-34500896994683684062010-05-19T20:50:00.000-07:002010-05-19T20:50:43.170-07:00

This is a great post-it-note holder I made myself for work... I've also made a few others as gifts for my Hostesses, but I didn't take pictures of them, so here's this one! I really enjoy making things that will be used often, and not just a card that someone will look at for a week or two and then put away. Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Cameo Coral, Old Olive, Whisper White, Crushed Curry Ink:

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-82396423812273854772010-05-09T08:52:00.000-07:002010-05-09T09:14:46.011-07:00

During the month of May, for every $50 in merchandise purchased*, or every workshop booked**, your name will be put in a draw to win the Inspired by Nature stamp set! *Before taxes; online orders, workshop orders, or direct orders through me apply; clearance and Scrapbooking Month specials apply; if $150 in merchandise is ordered, customer will have 3 entries into the draw **Workshop bookings

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-89964796236417334422010-05-09T07:00:00.000-07:002010-05-09T09:06:13.461-07:00

I really like this totally cute set called Pun Fun! It's one that you can have a lot of fun with using Stampin' Pastels, or Stampin' Write Markers, or both together!! This card I used both the markers and the pastels for. Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Cameo Coral, Old Olive, Whisper White Ink: Stazon Black, Versamark, Cameo Coral, Tempting Turquoise Stamps: Pun Fun, Circle Circus, Short and

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-57495949191992939052010-04-18T19:48:00.000-07:002010-05-09T09:06:56.014-07:00

With Mother’s Day coming up on May 9th, you are probably wondering what to get for Mom. Hint: Moms just LOVE gifts that are handmade by you with love. So if you’re looking for something great to make your mom that will let her know how much she is appreciated, come out and join us in a great afternoon where you will make everything you need to make this Mother’s day great for her!  The cost of

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-46936382215469739762010-04-08T22:24:00.000-07:002010-04-08T22:28:56.925-07:00

Extra! Extra!! Stampin' Up! announced this week that they would be doing a colour renovation of their colour families beginning with the release on July 1 of the 2010-2011 Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalogue. I am so excited by these hip, brilliant and new colors, plus the return of  some of my favorite In Colours to the regular collection - Wild Wasabi and Baja Breeze are back!! Click

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-76385825930207531882010-04-05T21:41:00.000-07:002010-06-22T00:56:15.909-07:00

Last week we said goodbye to a coworker whose contract had ended, and I offered to make a thank-you card from all of us to show our appreciation for his hard work for the last 9 months. This is the card I made - I wanted an easel card, as I had never made one before, and I thought it would be great for displaying at home. I made it a 6" x 6" square. Cardstock: Kraft,  Textured & regular Real

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-83094890298221241262010-04-05T13:38:00.000-07:002010-04-05T13:46:56.926-07:00

The Clearance Rack has been updated with some AWESOME new and exciting products!  Here's a preview of some of the items that you can order online through the Clearance Rack section of the Stampin' Up! website.  Please note that you can ONLY buy these online.  To shop - just click the link at the bottom of this post.  Packages of Buttons are now $3.29.  Shown here are the Bold Brights Buttons

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-79770636424748764612010-04-05T13:28:00.000-07:002010-04-05T13:32:19.267-07:00

Today was the first time I've every tried a Mojo Monday challenge (MOJO133)... and here's what I came up with. Masculine cards are always more difficult to make... so I went for a nature-theme. I used Lovely as a Tree and Inspired by Nature. Cardstock: Textured Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Whisper White, Old Olive Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Inspired by Nature, Teeny

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-66421657099643399882010-03-28T11:41:00.000-07:002010-03-28T11:42:40.253-07:00

My mom's handyman just lost his second brother within a couple of months. This is the card I made for her to give him. Front of card and envelope Inside of card Cardstock: Textured Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Whisper White Ink: Chocolate Chip Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Thoughts and Prayers, Teeny Tiny Wishes Punches: Word Window, Modern Label Other: Chocolate Chip large brads, sponge, Chocolate Chip

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-42025006835548128612010-03-28T08:13:00.000-07:002010-03-28T08:13:14.194-07:00

The April Two-Step into Spring Promotion has been announced!  There's two parts to this promotion!  First - is a chance to get the new Awash with Flowers stamp set and the other is 20% off other floral stamp sets (listed below).   Click on the flyer to the left for more information and to view the beautiful new stamp set! Promotion Dates: April 1-30, 2010 Hostesses Host a $460 workshop and

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-48309248206686372072010-03-22T22:12:00.000-07:002010-03-22T22:12:54.471-07:00

This card is for Phil's uncle who has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The card is a pocket card. The "pocket" has the gold medallion on it, and the card with the sentiment goes inside it. There's a great tutorial here: http://www.stampingatcatscorner.com/stamping_at_cats_corner_t/pocket-card-tutorial.html by Tami D'Amico. That card is for a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.  I just re-worked it to make a 6 x 6.

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-73153007826398775362010-03-10T19:11:00.000-08:002010-05-09T09:07:32.932-07:00

It's been a while since I last posted something... hadn't really had a chance to do a lot of stamping the last month. But I got back in the groove in the last week. This is an Easter card I made last night. I am really happy with how it turned out. Cardstock: So Saffron, Whisper White Ink: Certainly Celery, Sahara Sand, So Saffron Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, All Holidays Punches: Scallop

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-34738124117516646342010-02-13T15:26:00.000-08:002010-03-10T19:12:44.473-08:00

  Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Very VanillaInk: Versamark, Markers in Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo Stamps: Well Scripted (clear mount), Of The Earth (hostess) Punches: Scallop Trim Corner, Curly Label, Eyelet Border Other: Crushed Curry polka-dot grosgrain ribbon, dimensionals, mini glue dots, big shot, Matchbox BigZ XL die Thank you for dropping by!

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-41619069109187292272010-01-30T22:39:00.000-08:002010-03-22T22:14:27.968-07:00

This is the card we did as a make and take at Carole's workshop on Wednesday. I like that this one is very simple to do, but it looks great with the embossing and the glitter!! Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Basic Grey, Rich Razzleberry Ink: Versamark Stamps: Well Scripted, Holiday Best (hostess) Punches: Heart to Heart, Ticket Corner Other:  Fine Glitter in Cosmo (Rose) and Supernova (Pink), Silver

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-10076425827800278132010-01-30T22:22:00.000-08:002010-01-30T22:26:19.945-08:00

Here's another Valentines card.   Cardstock: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Regal Rose, Purely Pomegranate (retired)Ink: Melon Mambo, white Stamps: Priceless, Well Scripted clear mount stamps Punches: Heart to Heart, Heart, Scallop Trim Corner punch Other:  Big Shot, Scallop Envelope die Thank you for dropping by! Ashley To order Stampin' Up! products in Winnipeg or surrounding areas in

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-55706126923597275802010-01-30T22:11:00.000-08:002010-03-22T22:14:49.115-07:00

I have been making a bunch of Valentines cards over the past week or so, and I am going to share some with you. Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Basic Grey, Rich Razzleberry Ink: Basic Grey Stamps: En Francais background stamp, Short and Sweet, Simply Said, Teeny Tiny Wishes Punches: Heart to Heart, Heart punch Other:  Pretty in Pink crimped satin ribbon (retired) Thank you for dropping by!

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-49405071755142011572010-01-24T19:46:00.000-08:002010-05-09T09:14:01.310-07:00

This card is one I made for my mom to give a friend of hers whose 16 year old dog had to be put down due to kidney failure. This is what I came up with. I think it works well. The paw print stamps are not SU. Cardstock: Whisper White, Purely Pomegranate (retired), Wild Wasabi (retired), Regal Rose Ink: Purely Pomegranate (retired), Wild Wasabi (retired), Versamark Dazzle (click image to see

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-8808542797649703752010-01-12T22:11:00.000-08:002010-01-22T22:28:41.485-08:00

This is a card for Phil's niece, Megan who is turning 8. Her favorite colors are lime green, black, amongst others, so I chose Green Galore, black and Purely Pomegranate. The patterned paper used is not SU! Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Purely Pomegranate (retired), green textured cs and patterned cs not SU! Ink: Purely Pomegranate (retired), Green Galore, Rose Red Stamps: Four Square,

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-60462342305040674522010-01-12T21:48:00.000-08:002010-01-24T19:53:26.511-08:00

This card I made for Phil's mom, Myrna. It is her 78th birthday coming up. Cardstock: Rose Red, Purely Pomegranate (Retired), Regal Rose, Very Vanilla Ink: Purely Pomegranate (Retired), Wild Wasabi (Retired) Stamps: Kind and Caring Thoughts (Hostess), Thoughts and Prayers, Wonderful Favorites Punches: Scallop Trim punch, Eyelet Border punch, Trio Flower punch, Butterfly punch (not SU!) Other:

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-22643078292183616202010-01-08T19:41:00.000-08:002010-03-22T22:15:11.501-07:00

This card was made for Phil's aunt and uncle's 60th anniversary.  Cardstock: Basic Grey, Riding Hood Red (Retired), Whisper White Ink: Basic Grey Stamps: En Francais background, Forever, Teeny Tiny Wishes ("Happy Anniversary" inside) Punches: Boho Blossoms Punch Other: Paper piercing kit and piercer, Big Shot, Swirly Decorative Strip Sizzlits die, Sponge Dauber, Stampin' Dimensionals, Snail

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-53984649914534557032009-12-29T12:13:00.000-08:002010-01-30T22:43:45.316-08:00

This card I made for my guy, Phil. Cardstock: Basic Grey, Riding Hood Red (Retired) Ink: Versamark Stamps: Delightful Decorations Punches: Ornament Punch Other: White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Silver Elastic Cord, Basic Grey velvet ribbon (Retired), Big Shot, Swirly Decorative Strip Sizzlits die, Sponge Dauber, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Snail Adhesive, Tombow glue. Halfback pearls

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-57553217999627231922009-12-29T12:00:00.000-08:002010-01-22T22:15:54.319-08:00

This next one I made for our veterinarian's office. Quatarah, my oldest cat who is 16 1/2 had a stroke in October and the vet took great care of her. She's doing so well now!! Cardstock: Taken With Teal, Real Red, Whisper White, Ink: Chocolate Chip, Taken with Teal marker, Real Red marker, Black marker, Signo White Gel Pen, Versamark Pen Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Delightful Decorations

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-37331014654166440652009-12-29T11:51:00.000-08:002010-01-22T22:15:54.322-08:00

So it's been a while since I posted anything, so this one will be an ode to some of the Christmas cards that I made that I have not yet shown you. This one I gave to a coworker... She's a very fun and bubly person, so I thought this really fit her personality.  Cardstock: Taken With Teal, Whisper White, Baja Breeze (Retired), Holiday Lounge DSP Ink: Taken With Teal Stamps: Holiday Collection

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-41582633028379359802009-12-08T20:42:00.000-08:002010-01-22T22:15:54.325-08:00

Many of the stamp sets currently on our dormant list have been available for a year and now it is time to say goodbye. The following stamp sets will be discontinued on January 4, 2010. When they retire you won't be able to buy them again - so grab them beforehand.  There are links to pictures with each set.   Item Number  Stamp Set  113407  Back Woods  114492  Beautiful Baby  114486

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14396161525400047089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018898622474717905.post-9243094885884160632009-11-23T19:17:00.000-08:002010-01-22T22:15:54.328-08:00

Ultimate Stampers Starter Kit  Catalog Price : $170.95 and this is on sale for $102.57 - that's a 40% savings!! THIS BUNDLE IS ONLY AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Want to stamp but don't know where to start? We've got your Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle right here! The Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle contains: Best Wishes & More (reg $35.95),   Eight Great Greetings (reg $36.95),  and

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So I haven't posted anything in a while now - my 16 year old cat had a stroke, and I've been busy taking care of her - she's getting much better now! But I haven't had a lot of free time to maintain this blog... though I've still been making cards! Below are the latest Christmas cards I've made. Cardstock: Baja Breeze (retired), Holiday Lounge DSP Ink: Stazon Black, Many Marvelous Markers in

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My mom's friend had twins recently and I made this card for my mom to give to her. She had a boy and a girl, so this is what I came up with. The "It's a boy" and "It's a girl" stamps are not SU!.Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Pixie Pink, Ballet BlueInk: Many Marvelous Markers in Certainly Celery, Pixie Pink, Ballet BlueStamps: Forest Friends, Lovely Letters (the "and")Punches:

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I love giving candy to coworkers but instead of just giving out the candy in the wrappers, I wanted to jazz it up a bit. Below are boxes with mini chocolate bars or candy and Reese mini peanut butter cups decorated as witches hats. The idea for the hats came from here.The paper used is not SU! I bought a package of 8 Halloween paper placemats with a fun design on them and used them for the boxes

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It is my boyfriend's aunt and uncle's 50th wedding anniversary, and I wanted to make an elegant card to send to them in Vancouver. I have not yet touched the Sahara Sand cs so I thought I'd give it a shot. It is hard to see in the picture, but I used the En Francais background stamp in versamark on the Sahara Sand card and on the Very Vanilla, but it is so faint, you can't see it. Cardstock:

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Well, it's October 9th and we had our first snowfall today. It looked quite pretty through my office window this afternoon, but was horribly cold walking to my car after work. I hope it is short-lived and stays away until after Halloween. Speaking of Halloween, this weekend I intend to bust out the decorations. So in that spirit, I made a "decoration" to take to work. I just have to frame it.

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This Wednesday was my boyfriend Phil's birthday. This is the card I made for him. I find it challenging to make masculine cards, but I think this one was alright. :)I thought grey, white and a nice sea blue would work well.Cardstock: Basic Grey, Baja Breeze (retired), Whisper WhiteInk: Basic Grey, Versamark, Black Stazon, Many Marvelous Markers in Not Quite Navy, Ballet Blue, Summer Sun, Going

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I made a few more Christmas cards last week. I am really getting into the Christmas spirit!! I know - it's a little early for it! :) Hope you enjoy them. Cardstock: Ballet Blue, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Vellum paper Ink: Chocolate Chip, Versamark pen, Ballet Blue marker Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, All Holidays Other: Irridescent Ice Embossing Powder, heat gun, Stampin' Dimensionals Note:

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At April's workshop yesterday we made two Christmas cards and some tags with the Christmas Punch hostess set. Below are the cards we made. This first one is case'd from the Holiday Mini, page 5. Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, Baja Breeze, Whisper White Ink: Old Olive, Summer Sun, Real Red Stamps: Season of Joy Punches: 1" & 3/4" Circle Punches; 5/8" Circle (not SU) Other:

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This has been a great week! I had two workshops - one last Sunday and one just yesterday. Below are the cards we made in the first workshop, which was Lise's. The first one is a Thanksgiving card. Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, Very Vanilla Ink: Chocolate Chip, Versamark Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Autumn Days Other: Stampin' Dimensionals Note: Ribbon is not SU! This next one I case'd

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I have really been loving my Beautiful Butterflies die, and this is one of two cards I made yesterday with butterflies on it. Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Regal Rose Ink: Regal Rose Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes Punches: Large Oval, Small Oval Other: Walk in the Park DSP, 5/8" Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon (Sale-a-bration 09), Big Shot, Beautiful Butterflies die,

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I had a very productive day today - made 5 cards!! This is one of them. I wanted soooo badly to try out my new Forest Friends but haven't had a chance till now.So I was also trying out sponge daubing backgrounds for the first time. Could be better... but not bad for a first try, I think. I also shaded in his little face and body with a blender pen and the chocolate chip pastel.Cardstock:

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It was a coworker's 50th birthday this week and she LOVES pink. So this is the card I made for her along with some Beautiful Butterflies magnets. (Our office walls and doors are metal, so we love magnets!) Card: Cardstock: Basic Grey, Whisper White, Regal Rose Ink: Basic Grey, Versamark, Many Marvelour Markers: Regal Rose, Rose Red, Basic Black, Green Galore Punches: Scallop Circle, 1 3/8"

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I needed a card for a male coworker, so I decided to use my Lovely as a Tree stamp set in a nice green color.Stampin' Up! Products:Cardstock: Mellow Moss, Handsome Hunter, Whisper WhiteInk: Handsome HunterPunches: 1 3/8" SquareStamps: Lovely as a Tree, Birthdays Count (on the envelope and inside)Other: White ribbon is not SU!

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My mom asked me to make a card for her friend's birthday, something bright and cheerful. I decided to make a card using the new Kind & Caring Thoughts hostess level 3 set. I used one piece of the retired Walk in the Park designer series paper for the right panel, and the other I stamped the large flower in versamark and white craft ink on a piece of Kiwi Kiss cardstock. The pearls and ribbon

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This card was made using the Lots of Bots set... which I love... they're just TOOO cute! I used the nut, bolt and screw stamp repeatedly in versamark on the background, and Stampin' Pastels and my markers with the blender pen to color in the robot. Stampin' Up! Products: Cardstock: Blue Bayou (2007/08 In Colors), Wild Wasabi (2007/08 In Colors), Baja Breeze (2008/09 In Colors), Whisper White

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My mom asked me to make a card for her 50th friendship anniversary to give to her friend. This is it. Stampin' Up! Products: Cardstock: Perfect Plum, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Whisper White Ink: Perfect Plum, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Versamark Stamps: Dream A Little (Retired), All Holidays, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Wonderful Words (Retired) Punches: Eyelet Border Other: So Saffron 7/8" Ribbon

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So friends of ours just bought their first home and I wanted to make a card for them... Thanks to Phil for the inspiration - he wanted me to make them a card in the shape of a house (fitting!) so here it is!The roof is made layering pieces of Chocolate Chip cs punched using the scallop edge punch. For the "on your new home" stamped greeting, I repurposed a couple of the stamps from "Sweet Little

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This card I made for my great aunt whose husband passed away last weekend. The ribbon and glitter glue used is not Stampin' Up!Stampin' Up! Products:Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Orchid Opulence, Whisper WhiteInk: VersaMark, Elegant EggplantStamps: Eastern Blooms, Warmest Regards (retired)Other: White Embossing Powder

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It was my boyfriend's sister's birthday this month, and this is the card I made for her... I used the retiring Doodle This stamp set - which I absolutely LOVE!! Can't believe it's retiring, but that's not going to stop me from using it! :) Stampin' Up! Products: Cardstock: Cameo Coral, Close to Cocoa, Whisper White Ink: VersaMark, Close to Cocoa, Cameo Coral, Pretty in Pink, Blush Blossom

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But here I am! I have been having some incredibly frustrating computer problems of late... but hopefully I can post stuff more often now.So these are 3 Father's Day cards I had to make this last week... This first one is for my Grandfather. He's a rooster in the Chinese calendar... and he had a farm for many years - he just loved this card!!! I was so happy that he liked the card so much! :)

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It's that time of year - the last chance to get these stamp sets before they retire on July 1st. If you would like any of the stamp sets listed here, please let me know ASAP so I can get them ordered for you.* The prices of most items will be going up in the new catalogue. If you want staples like ink or paper, I would stock up now.If you would like to pre-order a copy of the new 2009-2010 Fall

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So I've been on a bookmark making spree... I just love how useful a gift it is!! The first one is using the "Priceless" stamp set. I just LOVE that set. I also love the Purely Pomegranate card stock from the 2007/2008 In Color set. I used a sponge dauber and the Basic Grey ink pad to distress the edges and behind where the butterfly and flower cut-outs were going. The ribbon, beads and eyelet

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So I've been having some computer issues, but wanted to post this card I made for my mom for Mother's Day.I used the Fifth Avenue Floral and All Holidays stamp sets. I also used my Stampin' Pastels, glitter and white embossing powder. I was very happy with how it turned out. The half pearls are not from Stampin' Up!Stampin' Up! Products:Cardstock: Basic Black, Lovely Lilac, Pixie PinkInk:

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Have you ever been reading a good book, but for the life of you, you can't find a bookmark and just end up using whatever empty envelope or old receipt you can find?? Well, that happens to me a LOT, so I thought, why not make my own bookmark?!? I decided to make one for myself and one for my mom for Mother's Day. For both bookmarks I used the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set. I also got to try

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Well, here's a card I made for my boyfriend's mom, Myrna. I used the Wild Wasabi (2007/08 In Colors) cardstock with a rose print and a textured burgundy paper I had laying around. The ribbon is the Wild Wasabi, and a burgundy ribbon I had that matched the textured paper. The butterfly is one I had purchased from a dollar store, which I glued to the paper with a hot glue gun.For the circle layers

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Well, this is the first time I have ever blogged... so here goes!I decided to start this blog as I am a crafter, cardmaker and artist, and wanted to share some of my work with the world! I am also a new Stampin' Up! demonstrator, and thought what better way to get out there!So my first blog will show a couple of cards I made last night for some male coworkers who are retiring, so I wanted more

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