Swap Prep

Saturday was a busy day and oh so much fun!!  

First it was Berta's workshop filled with new projects and beautiful cards to be made along with the tastiest homemade chicken salad on croissants for lunch.  Yum!!

After the workshop Brittney, Linda and I were working on our swaps for next week's Fall Fest we'll be attending.  Jackie also stayed behind and helped and we all enjoyed watching Season 1 - The Big Bang Theory on DVD.  Seems we all LOVE to watch TBBT!

Here are a few pictures.  I just had to share how adorable Brittney's Evil Minion's are.  So Stinkin' Cute!

(Here's the original of my minion made and posted a few weeks ago)

 My swap in progress:

Linda's swap in progress:

Thanks for looking in today.  Have a pleasant Sunday!

~ Donna

Hexagon Gingham Garden

Linda spotted a great card today and shared it with me.  I loved it so much I simply had to CASE it tonight.  Wonder if Linda is doing that tonight too... hmmm... guess I'll find out at tomorrow's workshop!  :)

The original spotting came from Annette Elliott.  Thanks Annette for sharing.  I changed a couple of things, but it's your basic design and it's beautiful.

I've often thought about how to use this paper from the Designer Series Paper called Gingham Garden.  This is a perfect way to use it I think.

Stamps Well With Others Recipe and Measurements:

Card Stock - Daffodil Delight - Begin with a base of 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and score it at 4 1/4".  Cut a piece of Island Indigo 5 1/4" x 4" and the DSP 5 1/8" x 3 7/8".

Run a piece of Island Indigo through the Big Shot using the Honeycomb Embossing Folder (129378).  I used a full 5 1/4" x 4" piece through so I had enough to figure out the measurement, plus you can use it for a 2nd card.  Cut the Honeycomb piece to 5 1/8" x 1 3/4".

Punch 3 Daffodil Delight circles using a 1 1/2" Circle Punch (which I just now realized SU doesn't carry- Ugh!).  You should use the 1 3/8" Circle Punch instead (119860) although it will be a little tight on sizing.  Sorry about that!

Punch small flowers with the Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack (118309).  Attach either a Pearl Basic Jewel (119247) or Rhinestone Basic Jewel (119246).

Stamp the pretty flower pattern from the Six-Sided Sampler (w-130953 / c-130956) onto Whisper White card stock - two in Island Indigo and one in Daffodil Delight.  Punch them out using the Hexagon Punch (130919) and pop them up onto the Daffodil Delight Circles with Stampin' Dimensionals (104430).

Stamp "hello sweet friend" and trim it up into a flag with your paper snips.

Assemble as shown and give it to your BFF - for no reason at all!  Aren't those the best to receive?  I sure think so!

Thank you for looking in today!  I hope you're ready for a fabulous weekend!

~ Donna

Another Thank You - Photopolymer Stamps

Check out the latest Photopolymer Stamps from Stampin' Up!!  I really love these stamps.  SOOOO easy to stamp with and perfectly clear for placing them exactly where you want them!

We've searched long and hard for just the right material to be able to introduce completely clear stamping. And we've found it. We're excited to announce that we now have wood-mount, clear-mount AND photopolymer stamps! The new photopolymer will be an addition to our stamp line and will appeal to all types of stampers. Our top-quality photopolymer has just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time and with the introduction of our firm-foam pads, let's just say they're meant for each other! Photopolymer stamps will also be unique, fun designs that will inspire you and provide more versatile options you may not see in our traditional wood- and clear-mount stamp options. 

What makes them so great?

• They're entirely transparent for perfect placement every time! 
• They are durable. The photopolymer material is designed to last. 
• Can you say sticky? (Don't worry; in a good way.) These stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks.
• They're age tested. They won't yellow or cloud up over time. 
• We could go on, but we'll let you try them for yourself.

They are clearly a great choice.

Click HERE and then click on "Shop Now" to order them today!  Order Number 133454.

Thank you for looking in today!  Have a fabulous Friday!

~ Donna

So Many Candles

I just can't get enough of the great Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper!  The balloons, the candles, the party hats!  So much fun!

Here's a couple of cute cards I made for today's post:

Stamps Well With Others Recipe:

• Card Stock: Raspberry Ripple, Bermuda Bay, Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, Pool Party
• Raspberry Ripple (8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4")
• Bermuda Bay (5 1/4" x 4") Stamp with sentiment first - I stamped with VersaMark (102283) and heat embossed with White Embossing Powder (109132).  When finished, run through the Big Shot using Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335)
• DSP - Balloons (2" x 4 1/4") matted with Raspberry Ripple (2 1/4" x 4 1/4")
• DSP - Candles (1 3/4" x 4 1/4") matted with Raspberry Ripple (2" x 4 1/4")
• Balloons - Small Oval Punch (120908) and the Owl Builder Punch (the foot) (118074)
• Cupcake - Cupcake Builder Punch
• Stamps:  Cycle Celebration (w-130270 / c-130273); Bring on the Cake (w-128490 / c-121958)

I decided after making the Balloon Card - that the DSP was too big, so I cut it back and I think it looks better on the Candle Card.  

Don't forget, I'd love to be your Stampin' Up! Consultant if you don't already have one.  You can order any of the listed items above from my website, or by emailing me (StampsWellWithOthers@gmail.com) directly for more information or help with ordering.  

Thanks for looking in today!  Have a great day!

Stamp Well My Friends!

~ Donna

Clean and Simple Mixed Bunch

Do you find yourself looking for Clean and Simple cards that you can have ready to go in a moment's notice?  I know I do!  So in searching for some cards to make up and have, also good for quick swaps, we found a card by Julie Davison and I made up a couple of them tonight.  Thank you Julie!!

Clean and Simple and FAST!  Naturally I had to use the newest In Colors that I love so much!

• Card Base: Whisper White - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and scored at 4 1/4"
• DSP - 4 1/4" x 2"
• Card Stock - 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" 
• Tear off the edge - about 1/4" wide - tear towards you to reveal the inside layer of paper.
• Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon - 10" length
• Tie ribbon across the bottom of colored card stock
• Attach DSP to Whisper White Card Base with Snail Adhesive
• Attach Card Stock with Stampin' Dimensionals
• Stamp flower from Mixed Bunch with coordinating ink
• Punch flower out with Blossom Punch
• Attach flower with Stampin' Dimensionals
• Stamp Sentiment across the bottom with coordinating ink

Stamps Well With Others Recipe:
Stamps:  Mixed Bunch (w-128442 / c-125537); A Dozen Thoughts (w-131056 / c-131059)
Ink:  Strawberry Slush, Crisp Canteloupe
Card Stock:  Whisper White, Strawberry Slush, Crisp Canteloupe
DSP:  In Color Designer Series Paper Stack - 2013-2015  (130136)
Ribbon: 3/8" Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon (109070)
Punch:  Blossom Flower Punch (125603)
Extras:  Snail Adhesive (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

I'd love to be your Stampin' Up! Consultant if you don't already have one.  You can order any of the listed items above from my website, or by emailing me (StampsWellWithOthers@gmail.com) directly for more information or help with ordering.  

Thanks for coming in today - Stamp Well My Friends!

~ Donna

Circle Thinlits Die - Take Two

After I posted yesterday's project, complete with instructions, I had a chance to catch up on my emails and found another way to use the Circle Thinlits to make a card with more room for writing.  Apparently it was introduced at Convention.  I absolutely LOVE this idea!  Thanks to Patty Bennett for posting her instructions.

Please forgive the sloppy gold line, first of all the gold was from last year's holiday catalog, so not available, but this year's Holiday Catalog has a great White Stampin' Chalk Marker (132133).  Secondly, the line is crooked and sloppy because I didn't use a ruler or guide like I should have.  Ooops!  You get the idea though.

This gives you room to actually write a note inside that won't be visible when the card is closed.  Isn't that great!!??  The Whisper White card stock inside is measured at 2 3/8" x 5 1/8".

Here's how to cut the card stock to make the longer card.  I found in listening to other bloggers, they give different dimensions, which makes me wonder if each Thinlit isn't exactly the same.  Just to be sure, follow the old carpenter's rule, "Measure Twice, Cut Once".  I find myself measuring multiple times, just to be sure!

From there, follow my instructions and recipe from yesterday's post for decorating.

Thank you for looking in today!

Stamp Well My Friends!
~ Donna

Circle Card Thinlits Die - Santa's List Card Tutorial

I'm really enjoying the new Circle Card Thinlits Die.  Endless possibilities with all the DSP we offer.  I've been anxious to use this adorable Santa and what better way to use this set.  All three stamps can be used very easily with this design.

Full instructions below for how to add your DSP to make the card below.

Begin with a base of card stock 5 7/8" x 5 1/2".  Click on each picture to make it bigger for viewing details.

Stamps Well With Others Recipe:

Stamp Set:  Santa's List (w-131808 / c-131811) pg. 31 of Holiday Catalog
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler
Card Stock:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
DSP:  Seasons of Style Designer Series Paper Stack (132181) pg. 22 of Holiday Catalog
Extras:  Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246); 2 1/2" Circle Punch (120906), Snail Adhesive (104332); Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Circle Card Thinlits Die (133480).

** Click HERE for more information on the Thinlits Dies.**

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

You can find everything you need to make this card on my website HERE.  If I can help you with anything, please let me know.  You can email me at StampsWellWithOthers@gmail.com.   

Happy Monday.  Make it a good week.

~ Donna