BLESSED EASTER

I wanted to design and create a beautiful Easter card for my mother, Arleta Rohdy. I grew up on a small family farm in southeastern Iowa. I am very blessed to have spent my childhood on a farm where we ran and played all day long. Springtime has always been very special to me with flowers and bulbs peeking through the earth after a long winters nap. Mom had the most beautiful flower beds and I loved smelling the flowers on the breeze. I hope you enjoy your card mom! I love you!!!

Recipe~

Stamp: Blessed Easter

Paper: Watercolor Paper, In-Color 2013-2015 DSP Stacks, Pistachio Pudding and Wisteria Wonder

Ink: Pink Pirouette,Wisteria Wonder, Pistachio Pudding, Wild Wasabi and Jet Black StazOn

Cool Tools: Blending Pen and Labels Collection Framelits

Perfect Touch: Pink Pirouette 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon and Pearl Basic Jewels

I loved making this card because the blender pens give each tulip a fresh beautiful look!!! I was so excited creating this card that I decided it would make a beautiful birthday card too.

I used "Bring On The Cake" stamp set for the birthday wish, cut out the tulips, and placed the pearls in the corner to create a gorgeous birthday card. 

Move the tulips to the other side of the card and create a different look. The beauty of using the Blender Pen is that each set of tulips have a different look.

So soft and pretty! Just for you, my wonderful momma!!! Happy Easter!!!

Come stamp with me.....just because.

HOPPY EASTER

I love the cuteness factor of this card. Bunnies make me so happy.....this is for you Cooper, Briana's bunny!!! Let's stamp, stamp, stamp down the bunny trail...

Recipe~

Stamp: Eggstra Spectacular

Paper: Watercolor Wonder DSP, Daffodil Delight, Smoky Slate and Whisper White

Ink: Smoky Slate

Cool Tools: StarBurst Framelits Dies and 2 1/2" Circle Punch

Perfect Touch: Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon and Pearl Basic Jewels

Thank you Mary Fish for this adorable card. I changed the inner circle punch to another starburst frame lit to surround the bunny. The Daffodil Delight Ribbon and the bunny are way too cute!!!

Let's stamp....just because.

YOU MAKE ME HAPPY

I fell in love with the soft colors and textures of this card. Brian King did an amazing job of making the hexagons pop by using the Pool Party Core'dinations card stock. The effect is created by sanding the top layer with the Stampin' Sanding Block and placing it on top of  Pool Party card stock....beautiful. By adding the softness of the flowers, this card is simply gorgeous! Thank you Brian King for teaching me a new technique I could share at my March "Celebrate the Everyday" Workshop.

Recipe~

Stamps: Perfect Pennants and Simple Stems

Paper: Pool Party Core'dinations card stock, Gingham Garden DSP, Pear Pizzazz and Whisper White

Ink: Crisp Cantaloupe

Cool Tools: Hexagon Hive Thinlets Die, Banner Framelits Dies, Circle Collection Framelits, Secret Garden Framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch and Stampin' Sanding Block

Perfect Touch: Pool Party Stampin' Emboss Powder and Heat Tool

It is easy to create stunning cards with Stampin' Up's endless supply of wonderful products!

Let's stamp just because.....

CHEER UP BUTTERCUP

Celebrate the Everyday has many meanings. It may mean being there for someone when life's circumstances have them down. Let them know you care and there is always something to celebrate during those moments. I designed and created this card to bring happiness to someone...

Recipe~

Stamps: Petite Petals, Simple Stems and Geometrical

Paper: Whisper White and Strawberry Slush

Ink: Strawberry Slush, So Saffron, Coastal Cabana and Pear Pizzazz

Cool Tools: Framed Tulips Embossing Folder and Petite Petals Punch

Perfect Touch: Rhinestone Basic Jewels

LIFE IS GOOD....CELEBRATE THE EVERYDAY!!!

FOR THE BIRDS

I designed and created this bright and cheery card for my "Celebrate the Everyday" March Workshop. The colors "pop" and I like the whimsical look of the card with the wavy wording and the top piece tilted!!! 

Recipe~

Stamp: For the Birds

Paper: Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight, and Watercolor Paper

Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Real Red, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Garden Green, Rich Razzleberry, Crumb Cake, and Early Espresso

Cool Tools: Blender Pen and Perfect Polka Dots

Perfect Touch: Island Indigo 3/4" Chevron Ribbon, Linen Thread and Brights Candy Dots

FUN, FUN, FUN!!!

REGARDING DAHLIAS

I love flip cards. Their simplicity make them stunning. This card is beautiful to give!!!

Recipe~

Stamp: Regarding Dahlias 

Paper: Brights DSP Stacks, Melon Mambo and Whisper White

Ink: 

Cool Tools: Circle Thinlets Dies (the card and scallop die), 2 1/2 Circle Punch, Black Stampin' Emboss Powder and Heat Tool

Perfect Touches: Rhinestone Basic Jewels and Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon

Measurements for the Extended Card Flap: Total measurement of the base (5 3/8"x8 1/2"), first panel of DPS (2 1/8"x5 3/8"), second panel of DPS (2 7/8"x5 3/8") and third panel of DPS (2 5/8"x5 3/8")

Add the ribbon and you have a simply bright and stunning card!!!

Thank you Mary Fish for the card idea.

HELLO, SAILOR

Let's set sail for our March Stampin' Up Workshop "Celebrate the Everyday". I thought I would start out by using the Hello, Sailor stamp set. It is a great stamp set with a lot of possibilities. I designed and created this card with my dad in mind. He served in the Navy during WWII and I know he is sailing the waves of heaven in peace. Miss you dad...

Recipe~

Stamp: Hello, Sailor

Paper: High Tide DSP (hint: one of the 2 sheets have the ships in the bottle....just cut one out and it looks like you have done a lot of work), Whisper White and Calypso Coral

Ink: Pacific Point

Cool Tools: Extra Large Tag and Paper Snips

Finishing Touches: 1-1/4" Pacific Point Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Baker's Twine, Whisper White Baker's Twine and Basic Metal Buttons.

LET'S SET SAIL TO STAMP....

BIG WISH

WOOHOO!!! Little Cake Big Wish rocks!!! The colors pop and speaking of POPS....I decorated the envelope flap with the lollipops in the stamp set! When I am demonstrating my cards to my workshop customers, I squeal and get giggly when I show them the envelope flap. I love to stamp the envelope since I believe it is an extension of my card!!! Oh, how I love to stamp....

Recipe~

Stamp: Big Wish

Paper: Whisper White and Brights DSP Stacks

Ink: Daffodil Delight and Bermuda Bay ink pads and Stampin Write Markers

Cool Tools: Banners Framelits Dies, Stripes Embossing Folder and Paper Snips

Perfect Touch: Basic Metals Buttons and Silver Baker's Twine

Come along and stamp....just because!

MAKE A WISH

The colors on this card just make me happy! The card looks so fresh and clean!!!

Recipe~

Stamp: Perfect Pennants

Paper: Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe, and Sweet Sorbet DSP

Ink: Pool Party and StazOn Jet Black

Cool Tools: Banner Framelits Dies, Square Collections Framelits Dies, Circle Punch, and Decorative Dots Embossing Folder

Perfect Touch: Pool Party Satin Ribbon (2013 Sale-A-Bration)

Time to Make A Wish.....let's stamp!

BLUSHING BRIDE HAPPY

Simplicity at it's best! I love this card and so did my customers at my February Celebrate the Everyday Workshop!!! I used our grid sheets to space the lines with the outer line beginning 1/2" from the edge, the second and third line 1/4" apart. My best suggestion is to use a ruler to draw the line and make sure to wipe the ruler's edge between lines.....this is very important to prevent marker smudges!!! I always leave my mistakes out to show my customers so they learn from them and hopefully prevent "OOPS" on their cards!!!! A big thank you to Brian King for this beautiful clean & simple card!

Recipe~

Stamps: Happy Watercolor and Petal Parade

Paper: Very Vanilla and I used Venetian Romance to line an envelope (gorgeous together)

Ink: Blushing Bride outer line, Crumb Cake middle and Early Espresso inner line

A wonderful card for any occasion!!!! ENJOY...

PINK CUPCAKE

I saw this clean & simple card and absolutely fell in love with it! I offered it at my February Celebrate the Everyday Workshop and it was definitely a success! 

Recipe~

Stamp: Create a Cupcake

Paper: Whisper White and Silver Glitter Paper

Cool Tools: Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder, Cupcake Builder Punch, Owl Builder Punch (sm heart), 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, and Two-Way Glue Pen

Perfect Touch: Calypso Coral Baker's Twine and Rhinestone Basic Jewels

So soft and sweet....

HELLO SPRING

The minute I saw this card in the 2014 Occasions Catalog I knew I would offer it in my Celebrate the Everyday February Workshop. The bright colors just shout out HELLO SPRING! It's been a long winter and this card celebrates the joyful, bright colors of Spring! 

Recipe~

Stamps: Springtime Hello and Simple Stems

Paper: Whisper White and Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stacks

Ink: Strawberry Slush, So Saffron, and Baked Brown Sugar

Cool Tools: Secret Gardens Framelits and Banner Framelits

Perfect Touch: Natural 5/8" Chevron Ribbon, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons and Linen Thread

LOVE YOU TO THE MOON~ENVELOPE GIFT CARD HOLDER

This is the cutest idea I have ever seen! This is simplicity in it's purest form! Grab an envelope, stamp set, ink, and ribbon.....let's stamp! Fold the envelope in half, cut a slit in the flap's center and fold the right side in. Instant pocket for a gift card or some yummy chocolate! Decorate away with any stamp and ink set!!! QUICK AND EASY.....FAST TOO!!! Thank you so much Brian King for this great idea!!!

Recipe~

Stamp: Love You To The Moon

Paper: Crumb Cake Medium Envelope, Crumb Cake Card Stock, Whisper White, and Cherry Cobbler

Ink: Cherry Cobbler and Crumb Cake utilizing the ink pad and Stampin Write Markers

Cool Tools: Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, 1" Circle Punch for the moon (emboss w decorative dots, punch out, and turn upside down for the moon)

Perfect Touch: Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding

THIS IS SO DARN CUTE!!! It just makes me smile....

BANNER BLAST~RED & BLACK

I LOVE THE BANNER BLAST STAMP SET AND BANNER PUNCH! THIS SET MAKES THE CUTEST CARDS EVER!!!! 

Recipe~

Stamp: Banner Blast and A Dozen Thoughts

Paper: Whisper White

Ink: Real Red and StazOn Jet Black

Cool Tools: Banner Punch

Perfect Touch: Whisper White Baker's Twine and Rhinestone Basic Jewels

THANK YOU PENNY THOMAS FOR THE GREAT IDEA USING RED & BLACK!!! THIS CARD WAS A BIG HIT AT MY FEBRUARY CELEBRATE THE EVERYDAY WORKSHOP!!!

BANNER BLAST~HI

I LOVED THE GREAT IDEAS FROM 2014 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE! THIS IS THE BANNER BLAST CARD THAT SHELLI DEMONSTRATED FOR US! IT WAS A HUGE HIT IN MY FEBRUARY CELEBRATE THE EVERYDAY WORKSHOP!!! I ADDED THE BANNER STAMP TO THE ENVELOPE IN MIDNIGHT MUSE!!! FUN, FUN, FUN!!!

Recipe~

Stamp: Banner Blast

Paper: Crumb Cake

Ink: Primrose Petals, Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, Raspberry Ripple, Daffodil Delight

Cool Tools: Banner Punch and Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

Perfect Touch: Linen Thread and Rhinestone Basic Jewel

SIMPLY SWEET FLOWERFUL HEART

I simply love this beautiful card! I would like to thank Mary Fish for the wonderful idea. I changed up the colors for a softer, spring look. I think you would agree it would make a perfect Mother's Day card. It could be used for any occasion and your someone special would feel the love...

Recipe:

Stamps: Flowerful Heart and Banner Blast

Paper: Whisper White, Pistachio Pudding and Sweet Sorbet DSP

Ink: Pistachio Pudding

Cool Tools: Scallops Embossing Folder and Banner Punch

Perfect Touch: Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon and Pearl Basic Jewels

Enjoy.....just because

HELLO, YOU'RE ON MY MIND

Recipe:

Stamp: Love You To The Moon

Paper: Whisper White and Sweet Sorbet DSP

Ink: Crisp Cantaloupe

Cool Tools: Paper Snips

Perfect Touch: Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

PETALS PARADE~SWEET THOUGHTS

Recipe:

Stamps: Peaceful Petals and Petals Parade

Paper: Whisper White and Sweet Sorbet DSP

Ink: Crisp Cantaloupe and StaOn Jet Black

Cool Tools: Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

Perfect Touch: Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack and Pearl Basic Jewels

OH, HAPPY DAY

Recipe:

Stamps: Starburst Sayings and Really Good Greetings

Paper: Whisper White, Gumball Green and Watercolor Wonder DSP

Ink: Gumball Green, Daffodil Delight, and Island Indigo

Cool Tools: Starburst Framelits Die

Perfect Touch: Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon and Regal Candy Dots

SEE YA LATER, ALLIGATOR

Recipe:

Stamp: See Ya Later, Alligator

Paper: Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight and Brights DSP Stacks

Ink: Stampin Write Markers~Daffodil Delight and Old Olive

Cool Tools: Banner Framelits, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder and Finishing Touches Edgelits

Perfect Touch: Linen Thread

HAPPY WATERCOLOR WASHI TAPE GHIRARDELLI TREAT HOLDER

Recipe:

Stamps: Happy Watercolor, Perfect Pennants and Sweet Essentials

Paper: Whisper White

Ink: Early Espresso and Real Red

Cool Tools: Angled Tag Topper Punch and Paper Snips

Perfect Touch: Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape, Neutral Designer Series Buttons, Gold Baker's Twine and Pearl or Rhinestone Basic Jewels

YUMMY, YUM, YUM!!!

LANGUAGE OF LOVE CLEAN & SIMPLE

Recipe:

Stamps: Language of Love and Geometrical

Paper: Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black and Stampin Write Markers in order~Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Regal Rose, Melon Mambo

Cool Tools: Scoring Tool (to create a straight line) and Owl Builder Punch (small heart)

Perfect Touch: Rhinestone Basic Jewels

LANGUAGE OF LOVE FLIP CARD

I created and designed this fun, bright flip card for someone special! We had a great time making it at my January Stampin' Up Workshop.

Recipe:

Stamps: Language of Love and Love You To The Moon

Paper: Whisper White and In-Color 2013-2015 DPS Stacks

Ink: Strawberry Slush and In-Color 2013-2015 Stampin Write Markers

Cool Tools: Thinlets Circle Card Die, 2 3/8" Circle Scallop Punch and Large Heart Punch

Perfect Touch: Melon Mambo 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon and Brights Candy Dots

CELEBRATE THE EVERYDAY BANNER

I was so inspired by the 2014 Leadership Conference in Houston that I decided I would begin  the year  CELEBRATING THE EVERYDAY in my workshops!!! I created this banner to greet my customers using the Celebration Basics Kit and the Calypso Coral Add-On Kit (thank you Shelli for the great idea)! I used our various Stampin' Up embellishments to create the banner to dazzle and inspire my customers. 

So come along and stamp with me.....just because!