CAS SOARING ACROSS THE WORLD CARD...

Today I have another quick and easy "Make & Take" from last week's downline meeting.  This one uses a favorite of mine - the World Traveler Embossing Folder from the Occasions Catalog.  This embossing folder is especially perfect for Masculine and Nautical cards.  We added a little vintage to the embossing with Stampin' Sponges.  Who said you couldn't use a little glitter on a masculine card?  Not me!  And this yummy Pool Party Glitter Ribbon from the Occasions Catalog adds just the perfect little touch!

The focal piece uses the Sky is the Limit stamp set, one of the stamp sets from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog available for FREE with a $50 purchase.  This is one of the Limited Time products that will only be available through Feb. 15.  This one is easiest to punch first and then stamp.  I just love the vintage biplane!

SOARING ACROSS THE WORLD CARD SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Sky is the Limit (W#141282, C#141349 FREE with $50 purchase during SAB)
• Card Stock – Pool Party, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
• Ink – Chocolate Chip, Pool Party, Crumb Cake
• Ribbon – Pool Party 3/8" Glitter Ribbon (#140561, $5.50)
• Punches – 2" Circle (#133782, $18.00)
• Accessories – Whisper White Medium Envelopes (#107301, $6.50)
• Tools – Big Shot, World Traveler Embossing Folder (#138289, $7.50), Stampin' Sponges (Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95)

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LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

HELLO SUNSHINE TROPICAL BOTANICAL CARD...

It was time to come up with another swap for my downline meeting this Saturday.  Our theme is Occasions or Sale-A-Bration catalog products.  I decided to mix a little of both!  I've been dying to use the fabulous new Botanical Builder Framelits again, so I went with those in some tropical colors.  I was inspired by my fellow demo Sarah Williams who will be missing our meeting to go on a Caribbean cruise - lucky lady!!!

I just love this new coordinating Botanical Gardens suite from the Occasions Catalog!  The individual prices are listed in the card recipe, but be sure to check out the bundle which saves you 15% and includes the Botanical Blooms stamp set, the Botanical Framelits and the Botanical Gardens DSP!  See a video on the bundle at the end of this post.

The *hello* sentiment is from the Hello stamp set, one of the sets from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog available for FREE with a $50 purchase.  This is one of the Limited Time products that will only be available through Feb. 15 - don't miss out on it!  I stamped that on one of the Lots of Labels Framelits.  Then I used a marker to color just the *sunshine* from one of the other stamps from the set and stamped it below the hello.

To achieve the coloring on the flowers, I used sponge daubers to layer on Pumpkin Pie, Calypso Coral, and Melon Mambo.  For the very center of the flowers, I used an Aqua Painter with a mixture of Real Red and Chocolate Chip.  I also drew in some lines with Stampin' Write Markers, although in retrospect, I should have taken more time to draw them carefully.  With 12 to make, I was rushing through them.

Once everything was dry, I curled all the flower pieces with a bone folder and put them together with Mini Glue Dots.  Already can't wait to use these framelits again!!  Enjoy!

HELLO SUNSHINE TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDENS SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Botanical Blooms (P#140757, $17.00), Hello (P#141240, FREE with $50 purchase during SAB)
• Card Stock – Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
• Ink – Calypso Coral, Melon Mambo, Real Red, Chocolate Chip
• Accessories – Fine-Tip Glue Pen (#138309, $7.00), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $4.00),  Mini Glue Dots (#103683, $5.25)
• Tools – Big Shot, Botanical Builder Framelits (#140625, $33.00), Lots of Labels Framelits (#138281, $27.00), Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder (#129984, $7.50), Sponge Daubers (#133773, $5.00), Aqua Painters (#103594, $17.00)

It's Sale-A-Bration time!!!  Earn FREE products starting for every product order of $50 or more.  OR Join My Team for only $99 and get FREE products!  Don't miss out... CLICK HERE for Sale-A-Bration Details!

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

SIMPLE SUNDAY, Tea for Two

Today I wanted to use up some scrap pieces that have accumulated on my desk, so I pulled out some previously rejected teacups I made with the Tea Shoppe stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog ending tomorrow. All I had to do was stamp the sentiment, run the card front through the Big Shot with the embossing folder, add some color specks with the Color Spritzer and pop the teacups out on Dimensionals. 

To get the mirror image tea cup, I simply stamped the teacup and cut it out.  Then I inked up the teacup with VersaMark and pressed the BACK of the teacup piece down onto the stamp.  Since the cup part is symmetrical, it was easy to do and I only had to add more VersaMark to the handle before embossing with Clear Embossing Powder.  Enjoy!

TEA FOR TWO SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Tea Shoppe (W#125545 $34.95, C#125547 $27.95), Hello Doily (#122845, $17.95)
• Card Stock – Confetti White (retiring), Blushing Bride (retiring), Baja Breeze
• Ink – Regal Rose Classic, VersaMark, Baja Breeze, Regal Rose Stampin' Write Markers
• Accessories –  Basic Pearl Jewels Accents (#119247, $4.95), Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder (#109130, $4.75), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95)
• Tools – Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder (#115964, $7.95), Heat Tool, Color Spritzer

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

TECHNIQUE THURSDAY, Emboss Resist High Tea Thanks...

Today I have a monochromatic thank you card I did with Tea Shoppe stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  It is one of my favorite sets from the Mini.  I am really hoping that it comes back in the new catty!  For this card, I used a simple Emboss Resist technique (tutorial at the end) for the Hello Doily stamp.  It is a perfect stamp for this technique.  After embossing the doily, I sponged Concord Crush over it, to highlight it.  Then I added the tea cup and teabag (the tag punch is awesome for this) and stamped the sentiment.  Enjoy!

HIGH TEA THANKS SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Tea Shoppe (W#125545 $34.95, C#125547 $27.95), Hello Doily (#122845, $17.95)
• Card Stock – Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
• Ink – Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush (retiring) Classic, Whisper White Craft, VersaMark
• Ribbon – Wisteria Wonder Baker's Twine (#125576, $2.95)
• Punches – Jewelry Tag (#117190, $10.95), Extra-Large Tag (#119866, $16.95)
• Accessories –  Basic Pearl Jewels Accents (#119247, $4.95), White Stampin' Emboss Powder (#109132, $4.75), Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder (#109130, $4.75), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95)
• Tools – Heat Tool, Paper Piercer, Sponge Daubers

For those who may be new to stamping and don't know the Emboss Resist Technique, here it is:

EMBOSS RESIST TECHNIQUE:
1.  Stamp your image with Versamark or Craft Ink onto card stock.  This technique works especially well on Glossy card stock.

2.  Emboss using White (with Versamark) or Clear (with Craft Inks) Embossing Powder and your Heat Tool. Allow to cool.

3.  Sponge or bray any color(s) classic ink around the embossed image.

4.  Buff off any remaining or excess ink from the embossed image with a paper towel or tissue.

LOYALTY REWARDS - When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

ONLY 8 DAYS LEFT OF SALE-A-BRATION, More Downline Swaps...

As promised, I have more of  the swaps from this week's Downline Meeting.  Most of  the swaps feature products from the Occasions Mini Catalog and the Sale-a-Bration Catalog.  Enjoy!

By Kathy Winters

By Lewis

By Dawn DuVal
Featuring the Fresh Vintage Stamp Set (FREE with $50 Order thru March 31)

By Kim Munden

ONLY 8 DAYS LEFT TO GET YOUR FREE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS!  Earn FREE products starting with a product order of $50 or more.  OR Join My Team for only $125!  Don't miss out   CLICK HERE for Sale-A-Bration Details!

LOYALTY REWARDS  When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

SNEAK PEEK, Summer Smooches Suite...

SNEAK PEEK ALERT:  This card features two products from the upcoming Summer Smooches product line.  The Summer Smooches Suite is an exciting collection of coordinating products that will not make their official debut until June, but you will have the opportunity to order them from April 1-30!

This was a Make & Take from my Downline Meeting this week.  It features two of the patterns from the Summer Smooches DSP and the Bright Blossoms Stamp Set.  I changed up the colors and added some elements to make it my own,  but it is a pretty easy (and FUN) one to make.  Enjoy!

CIRCLING SUMMER SMOOCHES SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Bright Blossoms (Available from April 1-30)
• Card Stock – Naturals White, Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo, Summer Smooches DSP (Available from April 1-30)
• Ink – Lucky Limeade, Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo Classic
• Ribbon – Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots  (#124142, $7.95)
• Accessories – White Baker's Twine (#124262, $2.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95)
• Punches – Scallop Edge Border (#119882, $15.95)
• Tools – Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits Dies (#125598, $26.95), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (#117335, $7.95), Sponge Daubers

ONLY 9 DAYS LEFT TO GET YOUR FREE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCTS!  Earn FREE products starting with a product order of $50 or more.  OR Join My Team for only $125!  Don't miss out   CLICK HERE for Sale-A-Bration Details!

LOYALTY REWARDS  When you purchase $50 or more, you qualify for my Loyalty Rewards program!  This Frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards.  Earn FREE stamps with MarieStamps.com!

CREATIVE CREW, A Pocketful of Friendship...

Okay, today I discovered that I totally spaced on posting my other two Creative Crew projects on my blog or ANY of them on Splitcoast!   Sigh... I'm so sorry!   Between vacation, the Charlotte Regional, making 100+ swaps, the earthquake, Hurricane Irene and the ongoing major construction on my house, my brain has been AWOL for the last couple of months.  And now I can't even find the 4th one!  Grrrr...

Here is Challenge #3.  For this one, we actually had to incorporate 3 different challenges all while meeting the theme of friendship as well.  We had to use certain colors (from the Pocketful of Posies DSP), use the paper-piercing tool and use a sketch (at the end of the post).  This is a pocket card.  They are always cute!

I used one of my Fancy Flower Roses for the flower.  A video tutorial for those are coming soon... As soon as I figure out how to edit, etc. a video!  :)  I embossed all the DSP with the new Houndstooth Embossing Folder to give it a little more texture.  The faux stitching was done with the paper piercer and the White Signo Gel Pen.  Hope you enjoy my Pocketful of Friendship Card!

A POCKETFUL OF FRIENDSHIP SUPPLIES:

• Stamp Sets – Happy Greeting (W#123311 $18.95, C#123313 $14.95 thru Aug. 31 ONLY), Love & Care (Hostess thru Aug. 31 ONLY)
• Card Stock – Baja Breeze, Poppy Parade, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Stack Subtle
• Ink – Baja Breeze, Poppy Parade, So Saffron Classic, VersaMark, Poppy Parade, So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze Stampin' Write Markers,
• Ribbon – Whisper White 5/8" Organza (#114319, $5.95), Whisper White Baker's Twine (#124262, $2.95)
• Punches – 1-3/4" Circle (#119580, $16.95), Fancy Flower (#118073, $16.95), Scallop Oval (#119856, $16.95), Large Oval (#119855, $15.95), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border (#119275, $15.95), Decorative Label (#120907, $16.95, Extra-Large (Wide) Oval (#119859, $16.95)
• Accessories – White uni-ball Signo Gel Pen (#105021, $3.95)
• Tools – Big Shot, Houndstooth Embossing Folder (#123134, $7.95), Paper Piercer (#116631, $3.50), Mat Pack (#105826, $9.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, $3.95), Sticky Strip (#104294, $6.95), Sponge Daubers

Here is the info if you would like to play along:
CCREW0811HF, CreativeCrew, SUO or SUM – Holiday Focus: Friendship Day, Family Day or Sisters Day are all celebrated the first Sunday in August. Celebrate one of these special days by creating a project that combines the paper-piercing tool, the Pocketful of Posies dsp. (or any 3 of the above listed colors) AND the attached sketch! Add this card to the creative crew gallery then send it to a family member, a sister, or a friend. Tell us who you sent it to and why.