November Stamp-a-Stack

Here are my cards for this month's Stamp-a-Stack classes. I hold two classes each month. The first on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and the second on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Both classes make these cards so I only have to prepare once. Participants make 10 cards (2 each of 5 designs) for $15. It's held at my house in Godfrey, IL. If you like to attend, please email me. We'd love to have you join us.

The first card turned out to be one of my favorites. I was inspired by the card I found on Splitcoast Stampers here. I changed it to current colors and it turned out cute. Don't you think?

Supplies:
Stamps: Thoroughly Thankful
Paper: Whisper White, Thoroughly Modern DSP, Old Olive, Soft Suede,
Bermuda Bay & Sahara Sand
Ink: Old Olive and Soft Suede
Accessories: Soft Suede Ribbon and Stampin' Dimensionals

This next one I also found on SCS. I only added a sentiment because I loved it just as it was. I CASEd it here. I might use this for my Christmas cards this year.

Supplies:
Stamps: Patterned Pines (Holiday Mini Hostess Level 1)
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White and Kiwi Kiss (retired)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry and Kiwi Kiss (retired)
Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Ribbon, Texturz Plate Backgrounds 1, Big Shot

This card was made by Rita Parker of the Gateway Glitter 'n Ink group at our shoebox swap back in September. Thanks, Rita, for a great card!

Supplies:
Stamps: Patterned Pines (snowflake), Christmas Greetings
Paper: Shimmering White, Real Red and Old Olive
Ink: VersaMark, Old Olive
Accessories: Circle Fire Rhinestone Brad, Scallop Edge Punch, White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Stampin' Dimensional

I didn't change much on this card -- it was just too pretty the way it was. I found it here.

Supplies:
Stamps: True Friend, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Whisper White, Really Rust, More Mustard, Basic Gray and retired DSP (can't remember name)
Ink: Basic Gray, Really Rust and More Mustard Markers
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Stampin' Dimensional

Last, but not least. I love Eggplant Envy and Old Olive together -- it's just so regal!! I was inspired for this beautiful card here.

Supplies:
Stamps: True Friend, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Whisper White, Eggplant Envy and Old Olive
Ink: Eggplant Envy, Old Olive markers
Accessories: Eggplant Envy Ribbon, Texturz Plate Backgrounds 1, Big Shot, Paper Piercing Tool and Stampin' Dimensionals

I'll share later this week my scrapbook pages I designed at the annual Crafty Queen Retreat I went to this past weekend. Be sure to stop back. Have a great Veteran's Day - God Bless America!

Linda

I'm Back ...

I've received a few comments like, "Where are you?", "When are you coming back?" and "I'm tired of seeing this adorable mini book when I open your blog! LOL!" It's nice to know that there are people out there looking at my blog. For all of you wondering where I've been -- it's been life!! The holiday season has hit and hit early!! I'm crazy busy (as most of you are too) preparing for my holiday workshops and stamp camps.

It's Veteran's Day today and as we stop and thank the brave men and women who keep us safe, it's also given me time to get caught up on STUFF. Since I work for the U.S. Postal Service (St. Louis Law Department), I have the day off.

I want to start by sharing my stamp-a-stack cards from October. Check them out and leave a comment -- I know you're out there!!!

This one is so easy -- it's sinful!

Supplies:
Stamps: Trendy Trees, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Sahara Sand
Ink: Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Ruby Red and Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Ribbon, Paper Piercing Tool

Supplies:
Stamps: Sincere Salutations
Paper: Whisper White and Melon Mambo DSP
Ink: Melon Mambo
Accessories: White Taffeta, Large Oval & Scalloped Oval Punches, Sanding Block

Supplies:
Stamps: Trendy Trees, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Whisper White, Dusty Durango and Crushed Curry
Ink: Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango
Accessories: Dusty Durango Ribbon, Paper Piercing Tool, Scalloped Border,
Modern Label and Window Punches, Vintage Brads & Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by. Check back later today for my November Stamp-a-Stack cards.

Linda

August Stamp-a-Stack

The theme for this month's Stamp-a-Stack is "3-D" cards using the Big Shot. I'm in love with Stampin' Up!'s Big Shot and their great dies. I just had to share how much fun it is to make cards using Stampin' Up!'s dies. My first card uses the Beautiful Butterflies Bigz die. I CASEd this card from the July 2009 Stampin' Success magazine. Two of my customers love blue and yellow -- so this card is for them.

Supplies:
Stamps: Short & Sweet
Paper: Not Quite Navy, Summer Sun, Bordering Blue; Whisper White; DSP Good Morning Sunshine and Urban Garden (both retired)
Ink: Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Beautiful Butterflies Die, Fresh Favorites I Buttons, White Taffeta Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

This next card uses the new Flower Folds Bigz XL die that I received FREE from Stampin' Up! for signing up my first recruit -- this company is the greatest!! I was inspired by Deneen's card. Don't you just love the colors?

Supplies:
Stamps: None (you can use whatever sentiment you want on the inside)
Paper: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White; DSP Cottage Wall
Ink: None
Accessories: Flower Folds Die, Old Olive 5/8" Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

This final card is CASEd from a tutorial by Beate Johns who is a very talented stamper on Splitcoaststampers. Check out her blog and her July 29, 2009 tutorial for the tri-shutter card. I changed my card just a little because I didn't have some of the tools she used. I was so afraid to try this tri-shutter card but it is so EASY!

Here is the inside of the tri-shutter card.

Supplies:
Stamps: On Your Birthday, Flight of the Butterfly
Paper: Sahara Sand (12x12), Soft Suede, Rose Red, Whisper White; DSP Thoroughly Modern
Ink: Soft Suede, Rose Red
Accessories: Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, Paper Piercing Tool, Sponge, Eyelet Border Punch, Coluzzle, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by and looking at my cards! Have a wonderful weekend.

Weekend Fun

I had a free weekend to play with my stamps, paper and inks. I still had to get caught up on my laundry but I definitely had a lot of time to play.

Saturday I started with my new pillow box die. I don't have the Big Shot that Stampin' Up offers. I'm not sure I'm going to invest in it because I have a Cuttlebug. I figured the dies would also work in my Cuttlebug. Well, that was not exactly accurate. The pillow box has creases in it where you need to fold. Unfortunately, the die needs a Sizzix crease pad for it to crease properly and the pad doesn't fit in my Cuttlebug. It still worked using the two cutting pads but some of the creases were cut instead of creased so I had to tape the inside of the box. I guess I may have to rethink investing in the Big Shot.

These pillow boxes are made using the Haiku Designer Series Paper with old olive and pumpkin pie ribbon. Each pillow is filled with chocolate. I made these for my Tuesday night Stamp-a-Stack class. I hope they like them -- who wouldn't like a "pillow" filled with chocolate!