Stampin' Campers Project!

I can't believe it has been nearly a week since my last post!  You probably thought I'd fallen off the edge of the earth.  Actually I was finishing a novel called "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett.  If you are looking for a new book ... this is a great read!

On to today's post ...

Pictured below is what I would have to say was a favorite at today's Stamp Camp.  It's a gift card jacket with adorable 4x4 gift cards and envelopes inside!  Isn't it wonderful?  I found the "card jacket" idea on Laurie Schmidlin's blog.  She has step-by-step instructions and photo's too!  Mine was made from Basic Black, Crushed Curry, and Whisper White.  Others that were made today substituted Bermuda Bay or Melon Mambo for Crushed Curry.  They were so rich and gorgeous!

I used the filigree heart from our Always stamp set. Embossed it with Black Detail powder on Whisper White cardstock and cut it out. The black heart was created with a retired punch and paired with a Summer Sun Corduroy button tied with black hemp.

The sentiment is from Vintage Labels - a beautiful set available through our Sale-A-Bration event. Place an order with me for $50 in merchandise and you can choose this set or another of our SAB rewards - FREE! Just click on that little link to the left and you'll be taken directly to my website where you can place an order.

The DSP paper came from our Nouveau Chic collection.  Tres' chic, don't you think?  We used it to line the envelopes too!  Color coordinated polka dot grosgrain ribbon was matched to the In Color cardstock selection which "tied"  it all together (teehee ... a little pun there).  And if course the inside couldn't be left naked!  

For the gift card I used our Fresh Cuts Notes coupled with our 5-Petal Flower Punch.  It's all explained on an earlier post which you can access here ... http://creativestampingideas.blogspot.com/2010/02/fresh-cut-notes.html.

I hope you enjoyed today's project.  Leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Stop by tomorrow for a chance at some BLOG CANDY!  WAHOO!

WAHOO! I'm back on-line!

Oh my gosh, I've missed you guys!

My wonderful husband has the computer (actually the NEW computer) up and running.  I am sooooo thankful that he is good at the technical stuff because I know absolutely nothing about it!  I can handle office software packages but hardware and such?  Forget it!

Here is my latest creation.  I hope you like it! 

I used Sage Shadow and Basic Black.  It's a really strong color combination and that may be why I like it so much.  The background papers are from Nouveau Chic package.  Aren't they great?!  (You'll recognize them from my "Rhino" card below.)  I just love those Designer Series Papers.  The primary colors in the patterns are Basic Black, Basic Grey, Sage Shadow, and Apricot Appeal.  The button is in Apricot Appeal and from our Fresh favorites I collection.  And I'm sure you recognize the stamp from Baroque Motifs.  I can't tell you how many times I've used that stamp!

Enjoy your evening ...

Baby Rhino and Holiday Sale!

Happy Tuesday everyone! 

I am soooo excited about our Holiday Sale at Stampin' UP!  Fantastic items at 30 - 50% off!  Ribbons, brads, punches, Decor Elements, and we have "bundles" too!  We have card making bundles, scrapbooking bundles, and accessories also on sale.  CLICK ON THE LINK TO THE LEFT!  Be sure to list me as your demonstrator for preferred pricing!  The offer is only on-line and only thru November 30th.  Can you hear the Corduroy Button Bundle calling my name?  Kraft, Summer Sun, Basic Grey, Pumpkin Pie, and Chocolate Chip corduroy buttons at 50% off!  WAHOO!  For online orders, discounts will be shown in the shopping bag at checkout.


Make your Holiday shopping easy, place your order today and have your goodies shipped right to your door.  What could be better?

Now, on to my featured card.  How cute is this?  If you could see the words ("One little baby ... many happy hearts") you would know this is a gift for a soon-to-be mother.  The rhino is just adorable - especially when he's paper pieced.  And I just LOVE this Designer Series Paper!  It's called Nouveau Chic and it's gorgeous.  Basic Black, Basic Grey, Sage Shadow, and Apricot Appeal.  I would have NEVER thought to put those colors together and that's why I always leave the mix/matching to the professionals!  It's so easy to pick one of our beautiful Designer Series Papers and pull colors from it.  I added Soft Suede which is a neutral offered as one of our In Color selections this year.  The polka dot ribbon in this color is perfect for the "feel" of the card.  Basic Black eyelets (something I haven't used in ages) anchor the corners. 

Enjoy your Thanksgiving and I'll see you back here on Friday!