Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Confetti Stars Quick and Easy Birthday

I spotted this design by Meg Daves from I Teach Stamping while searching for a masculine and easy birthday card.  Thank You Meg, this was so easy to do!  I changed the colors a bit and didn't tie a bow, but I think it will work perfectly.



Recipe:
Sahara Sand - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Whisper White - 5 1/4" x 4"
Emerald Envy - 5" x 1 1/4"
Dapper Denim - 5" x 1 1/4"

Confetti Stars Punch

Outside Stamp: Sweet Cupcake


Inside Stamp:  Big on Birthdays


For a Patriotic Twist - Night of Navy and Real Red.



I haven't stamped the inside yet.  Waiting to see who it might go to first.


Thank you for looking in today.  I hope you find some inspiration with this card.  Think of all the possibilities and color choices!

Happy Tuesday!

~ Donna

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Monday, March 6, 2017

Tasty Truck Full Makeover

I've been waiting to have time to play with this one and I finally put it together!

When I first saw the Tasty Truck in this year's Sale-a-Bration book, I immediately thought of another truck that we all wait anxiously for after placing a Stampin' Up order.

But... brace yourself, I put the truck "under the knife" and cut out the "food window".  I know, I know, it's a horrible thing to do, but if done carefully, you can still stamp with the window by putting it back inside the truck once it's on your clear block or simply stamping it separately since it is Photopolymer and completely see through.


Recipe:
Sahara Sand - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4
Soft Suede - 5 1/4" x 4
Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper - 5" x 3 3/4"

I stamped the truck on Daffodil Delight and of Soft Suede then cut out the truck and the stripe with my Paper Snips.

The Stampin' Up! boxes and the logo were found online and I simply printed them on copy paper, cut them out and added them to the truck.

Obviously, this Demonstrator the UPS truck is delivering to had an extra BIG order!


Since I didn't want to distract from the truck, I stamped the sentiment inside.  This one is from the Occasions Catalog - Love Sparkles.


I couldn't resist stamping the truck again inside and coloring it with our Watercolor Pencils.  Don't miss out on these, they sell very fast and have sold out once already!

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Thank you for looking in today!  Make it a GREAT Week!

~ Donna


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Sunday, March 5, 2017

More Team Swaps

Here are some more swaps from our team meeting this month.  Everyone had such pretty ideas and submissions.







I'll have something of my own to post tomorrow, today I worked on organizing my work area (it looked like a tornado went through!) and on getting my shoebox swaps ready for our retreat next weekend in Flagstaff, AZ.  I can hardly wait!  It's going to be so much fun!

Thank you for looking in today!  Have a Blessed Sunday!

~ Donna

Saturday, March 4, 2017

Big On Birthdays

Oh my goodness, my 6" x 6" Glimmer Paper Assortment Pack arrived this week and it is so much prettier in real life than it is on the computer or even in the brochure.  Gorgeous!  You can get yours FREE like I did with a $50.00 purchase during Sale-a-Bration (which ends March 31st).  Don't miss out!

I knew I wanted to use all three colors (Bermuda Bay, Mint Macaron and Sweet Sugarplum) and thought the best way to do that was with with the Balloon Pop-up Thinlits Dies.


Recipe:

Whisper White - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Bermuda Bay - 5 1/4" x 4"
Whisper White - 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"

I used some of the dots cut out from the balloons as bling on the page instead of jewels.  I really like the way they add even more color.


Thank you for looking in today.  Have a great weekend!

~ Donna


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Thursday, March 2, 2017

Masked Chickens

I hope you didn't think the chickens were wearing masks!  Actually, I used the masking technique to stamp one chick over the other.

Begin by stamping your image on a post-it note, then fussy cutting it out so it will lay over your first image.  Then I began with the chick on your left and after it dried a bit, I put the post-it mask over the top and stamped the chicken in the middle.  Then I covered the chick in the middle and stamped the third chick on the right.


Then, so I could stamp Phyllis in the "back" I stamped a 2nd image onto another post it and cut it out again,  Since I only needed the top I only fussy cut the top and then cut it in half so I could cover the tail of one and the head of the other.  Then stamp Phyllis.


I colored their "hair" with my Real Red Stampin' Write Marker and their feet with Tangerine Tango, also their beaks.

Using the brown watercolor pencil, I scribbled some dirt under their feet and blended it in with my Blender Pen.

Measurements:
Basic Gray - 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Sending Love DSP - 5 1/4" x 4" (above) and 5 3/8" x 4 1/8" (below)
Basic Gray - 5" x 3 3/4" (above) and 4 7/8" x 3 5/8" (below)
Whisper White (on both) 4 3/4" x 3 1/2"


Inside I used some of the leftover DSP to decorate it up a bit.  It is a perfect way to use up those scraps! 


Just ONE month left to get your FREE Sale-a-Bration items, so don't delay, place an order (with me please) today!

Thank you for looking in today - Happy Thursday!

~ Donna

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Sharing Swaps

I promised to share some more of our swaps from our Monday night team meeting.  We have a talented group of gals and I'm so proud to be part of their team.

This first one comes from my Upline, Lorri Heiling.  Isn't this adorable?  What a cute idea for Easter!  She uses the FREE Tasty Truck from Sale-a-bration and Basket Bunch from the Occasions Catalog.

Here's the back side.



Each month we have a theme and then for those who sign up, their cards are put on the board where everyone votes on their favorite.  This card by Cyndie was our winner this month.  It was also Cyndie's first time to swap!  What a great night for her!  Way to go Cyndie!

 

This card is by one of my Downline and sweet friend, Marie Colby.  I'd seen something similar earlier on Monday and thought how fun and simple that would be and here comes Marie with her version.  GREAT job Marie!


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Maybe you don't want to sell it but you want a discount on your own purchases, now, during Sale-a-Bration is the best time to join.   During Sale-a-Bration you can get the your choice of items in your starter kit, PLUS two free stamp sets of your choice - an added value of up to $104!  Shipping is FREE.




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You can enjoy the discount for your hobby, have some friends over for a class or two and make a little money or make it a full time business. 

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