For the Newlyweds

This past Saturday, I held a class where we focused on love, marriage and babies - we had SO much fun! Or...at least I did...my students don't exactly LOVE fussy cutting as much as I do - LOL!

We started off with a base of Blushing Bride Cardstock and added a sponged and paper pierced layer of Whisper White Cardstock.

Then it was on to the stamping and fussy cutting. We stamped and cut two of the larger flowers and then stamped the smaller flower twice so that it could be layered to add dimension. The decorative background was fussy cut as well.

We then used the "For the Newlyweds" sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes and created a stacked banner sentiment.

Check out the rest of the crew here.

What do you think?

STAMPS: Everything Eleanor, Teeny Tiny Wishes
PAPERS: Whisper White, Blushing Bride and Pink Pirouette Cardstock
INK: Sahara Sand, Blushing Bride, Strawberry Slush
ACCESSORIES: Paper Piercing Pack, Sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stampin'!

I'm all out? What do you mean I'm all out?

When I went to pull the cardstock for today's card, I was FLOORED to discover that I was all out of Rich Razzleberry Cardstock. Not even any SCRAPS! WHAT? How is that even a thing? So, I ordered that right quick and then got to creating!

Check it out:

I had SO much fun with this! I was looking for some Designer Series Paper that had some of this week's colours in it (Pear Pizzazz, Tempting Turquoise, Rich Razzleberry), but I had none, so I set to making my own. To do this, I used the giant swirly stamp from Everything Eleanor and stamped it off before stamping the colour onto my piece of Whisper White Cardstock.

Next I stamped the sentiment from Four You in Tempting Turquoise, the large flower from Flower Shop in Rich Razzleberry and the small flower from Petite Petals in Pear Pizzazz. I matted the "hello" sentiment onto a piece of Tempting Turquoise cardstock and stacked the flowers using Stampin' Dimensionals.

The finishing touch was a Rich Razzleberry Candy Dot.

And of course, I had to add some stamping on the inside too:

You can see what the rest of the Divas have been up to here.

What do you think?

STAMPS: Everything Eleanor, Four You, Petite Petals and Flower Shop
INK: Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, Tempting Turquoise
PAPERS: Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz and Tempting Turquoise Cardstock
ACCESSORIES: Punches, Candy Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stampin'


P.S. I'm in Paris this week and will be documenting our journey with Project Life! Don't forget to check out my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/handstampedfromtheheart to keep track of where we're at!

Freshly Made Everything Eleanor for Connie and Mary

Connie and Mary are on their way to the SU! Convention, so the challenge is active for TWO weeks this time around! That means PLENTY of time to play along with these FUN colours! Check it out:

Doesn't that look fun?? I was a little thrown when I saw the Cherry Cobbler in there with the other colours, but then I thought, "DUH! Accent!". And that's just what I did!

I started off with a So Saffron base (which I promptly misplaced and then found AFTER I finished the card *sigh*) and added a piece of So Saffron Designer Series Paper from the Subtles Paper Stack, which I pretty much ATTACKED with my diagonal scoring plate for the Simply Scored. Do you like the pattern??

Before adding my piece of Pool Party Cardstock, I tied a knot in a piece of Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon and then attached it to the cardstock. It was adhered using Stampin' Dimensionals. Next came the Old Olive layer and finally the stamped image layer.

I stamped the "vine" from Everything Eleanor in Old Olive on Whisper White and then matted it on a piece of Old Olive Cardstock. I then stamped the flowers in Cherry Cobbler and hand cut them (three layers each). They were adhered to the front using glue dots and Stampin' Dimensionals.

I added Dazzling Details AFTER I took the first picture:

I *think* you can sort of see them in the pic above.

And of course, no card is complete till the inside details are done:

What do you think?

STAMPS: Everything Eleanor
INK: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
PAPERS: Whisper White, So Saffron, Old Olive and Pool Party Cardstock; So Saffron and Old Olive DSP
ACCESSORIES: Simply Scored, Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Dazzling Details

Happy Stampin'!

P.S. Check back on WEDNESDAY when you'll be able to see the Stampin' Queens Sketch combined with the Create with Connie and Mary New Catalogue Challenge!

Eleanor Inspired by Ann Schach

When I saw this card on Ann's blog, I just KNEW I would have to CASE it! I wonder if she gets tired of hearing that? LOL! She does such wonderful work that I quite often find myself drawn to her designs!

Here's my take on it:

I didn't use quite as many flowers or embellishments, because it's going in the mail...to a whole lot of people! This is my May team card of the month. When I started doing team cards of the month, I had two downline. TWO! In the past year, our team has grown to 23 and we just keep on growing! The Canadian Blossoms is where it's at!

As of February, my team is officially "cross country" as I welcomed a new team member from ALBERTA! You see...you don't have to be local! I support my team members no matter WHERE they live.

Have you ever thought of becoming a Stampin' UP! demonstrator? Now is a GREAT time to join! The retired stamp list publishes on Sunday, the retired accessories list publishes on April 25th and the preview of the NEW catalogue will be available to demonstrators on May 1st! One of my FAVOURITE perks as a demonstrator is that I get to see, touch and play with NEW goodies a whole MONTH before my customers.

If that isn't enough...you also get a team card of the month from me - EVERY MONTH. You get a minimum of 20% off your Stampin' UP! products. You get team camaraderie. You get a newsletter (from me) every month to keep you up to date. You get the Stampin' Success magazine (EXCLUSIVE to demonstrators) and...I could go on and on! I just LOVE this company and what I get to do!!! You can love what you do too!

What do you think?

STAMPS: Everything Eleanor (available in the NEW catalogue on June 1st!)
INK: Basic Grey
PAPERS: Whisper White, Bashful Blue and Marina Mist Cardstock
ACCESSORIES: Ribbon, Punches, Basic Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stampin'!

Go Big or Go Home for the Stampin' Queens!

Or...some things have to be seen to be believed...which is not only the sentiment, but also how I felt after looking at the colour combo on the Colour Coach. Soft Suede, So Saffron and Regal Rose? Really? Yes, REALLY!!!

Look at this:

Would you have thought that those three colours would look so good together? Me neither - but there you have it!

I started off with the ribbon as my inspiration and then added the rest of the elements. Of COURSE, I used Everything Eleanor again (you're surprised? LOL!) and added in just a touch of "Just Believe" (the sentiment).

Here's the sketch, so you can give it a try too:

Congratulations to Teresa who won yesterday's card!!! I already have Teresa's addy, so I'll pop it in the mail for her!

Would YOU like to win this card? Just leave me a comment today, February 8th, 2012 before midnight EST and tomorrow morning, I'll chose a winner!

What do you think?

STAMPS: Everything Eleanor, Just Believe
INK: So Saffron, Soft Suede
PAPERS: Very Vanilla, So Saffron, Soft Suede, Regal Rose
ACCESSORIES: Ribbon, Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stampin'!

Just a Note...

Sometimes you just need a little note and not a whole card. Today's creation is all about just a note. Just a little simple something to let someone know you appreciate them.

I started off with Everything Eleanor (you're surprised? LOL!) and stamped the large swirl in Crumb Cake on Very Vanilla Cardstock. The Very Vanilla layer is matted on Crumb Cake and then on Rose Red Cardstock. I added a layer of Rose Red punched with the scallop trim border punch and adhered a flower from Everything Eleanor stamped in Rose Red.

Congratulations to EVERYONE who commented on yesterday's post! YOU ALL WIN!!! First come, first served! Let me know which card you'd like and I'll pop it in the mail to you!

Would YOU like to receive this set of notecards? Just leave me a comment today, February 5th, 2012 before midnight EST and I'll select a winner tomorrow.

What do you think?

STAMPS: Everything Eleanor
INK: Rose Red and Crumb Cake
PAPERS: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake and Rose Red Cardstock
ACCESSORIES: Punches, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stampin'!

Everything Eleanor for the Stampin' Queens - AGAIN!

I know, I know...but I couldn't help it! This set goes SO well with these papers. I just can't seem to put it all away. And, I know you'll forgive me, because this card is ANOTHER one in my series of 30 cards in 30 days, so YOU could win it!

This was the sketch we were given:

but it didn't really work for me, so I flipped it on its side and that made me MUCH happier!

Here's the front of my card:

I started off with a Very Vanilla base and then added Poppy Parade (I'm going to miss this colour!!!) and a piece of Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper, which was sponged with Pool Party Ink. Before adhering it to the card base, I wrapped a piece of Pool Party ribbon around it. 

The next step was to figure out what to do with all those circles! I started off with the Big Shot and Scallop Circle Die #2 to get the scalloped circle and then just sort of went to town with the Circle Scissor Plus until I was happy - LOL! The Very Vanilla and Pool Party circles were sponged with Pool Party Ink for added dimension (and just because it was fun!).

I stamped the largest flower from Everything Eleanor on the smallest of the Very Vanilla circles and then stamped it again on another piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and cut it out. I adhered it using Stampin' Dimensionals and if you look REALLY closely, you can see the Dazzling Details on the pistils. I then stamped and cut out three of the smallest flowers, adhering them with Stampin' Dimensionals too.

And now for the inside:

I just love it! It doesn't leave much room for writing, but if you needed a note that was short and sweet, this would be the ticket!

I sponged the edges of the Very Vanilla layer with Pool Party and added a matching piece of the Attic Boutique DSP and a piece of punched Pool Party. The stamped flower was the finishing touch!

Since I only had ONE comment yesterday, Denise is the winner of yesterday's card!!!! I'll be seeing her at class on Saturday, so don't need to mail it - WOOT!

Would YOU like to receive this card? Leave me a comment before midnight EST today February 1st, 2012 and tomorrow I'll pick a random winner and send them this card!

What do you think?

STAMPS: Everything Eleanor

INK: Pool Party, Poppy Parade

PAPERS: Very Vanilla, Pool Party and Poppy Parade Cardstock; Attic Boutique DSP

ACCESSORIES: Ribbon, Punches, BIG SHOT BABY!, Stampin' Dimensionals, Dazzling Details

Happy Stampin'!

Rounding it out for MOJO Monday

...on a Tuesday of course - LOL!

Today is a VERY busy post day, so PLEASE scroll around (up and down) to see what else is going on!

Today's card was made for the MOJO Monday sketch. Yes, I KNOW it's Tuesday, but really, how many times have I ACTUALLY posted the MOJO Monday ON a Monday? Not very often I can tell you that...probably just once...MAYBE twice, but not more than that - LOL!

We were given the option of round or square and since I had so much fun making this card, I decided to go for round again. I've got to say! I'm liking round very much!

Since I still had everything from YESTERDAY's card, I decided to use it again for today's card. I sure hope I don't tire of Everything Eleanor BEFORE it's even available for purchase - LOL!

I started off with my Scallop Circle die and my Big Shot - WOOT! I used Daffodil Delight for my base and built my card up from there. The next layer was some of the Daffodil Delight with some of the Soft Suede paper from Attic Boutique. I stamped the lined image from Everything Eleanor in Daffodil Delight on Very Vanilla and cut it out before sponging on some Soft Suede. The sentiment, from You're My Type is stamped in Soft Suede on Very Vanilla and then punched out with the Jewelry Tag Punch.

Then I added some Pool Party Ribbon (love this stuff and SO happy I got ANOTHER full roll at Leadership!) and a stacked pair of the flowers, also stamped in Pool Party.

I finished the inside too of course:

But looking at the photo, it's a little off kilter. Oh well! It's an original - LOL! Hopefully, the recipient won't mind.

Congratulations to Claudia who left a comment on YESTERDAY'S card! Claudia please email me your snail mail addy so I can send the card off to you!

Would YOU like to receive this card? Leave me a comment before midnight EST today, January 31st, 2012 and tomorrow I'll pick a random winner and send them this card!

What do you think?

STAMPS: Everything Eleanor, You're My Type
INK: Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party
PAPERS: Very Vanilla and Daffodil Delight Cardstock; Attic Boutique DSP
ACCESSORIES: Ribbon, Punch, Brad, Scallop Die, BIG SHOT BABY! and Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy Stampin'!

Very Vintage SUDSOL Design Challenge

Last night, all (or at least most - there were a LOT of us!) of the program coordinators got together in the SUDSOL chat room and chatted about what we could do to get MORE SUDSOL members to participate in the challenges that are posted weekly.

The overwhelming response from the coordinators was, "THERE'S JUST NOT ENOUGH TIME!" Who hasn't said THAT before? Well, *I* decided that I spend MORE than enough time on the computer (and really, it's not even productive!) and that I should spend more time creating.

To that end...

It's January 30th and my goal is to post consistently for the next 30 days! And not just something mundane or copied/pasted from the SU! site (though that MIGHT happen once or twice if I'm pressed for time), but an ORIGINAL creation, made by me. Now, I'm not saying it won't be CASEd once in a while, because I don't know that I have THAT MUCH creativity in my brain, but it will be made by me.

And if the idea of something new EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. wasn't enough to get you to keep visiting, how about this? I'm going to GIVE AWAY every single thing I make for the next 30 days...starting today!

So...today's card is for the SUDSOL Design Challenge which was to use three different Designer Series Paper. Now, that might seem a little scary, but Stampin' UP! makes it easy by putting 12 sheets of Designer Series Paper in each package...and the all coordinate!

I chose some papers from Attic Boutique, mostly because I *STILL* had the paper out from BEFORE Leadership, but also because I was in the mood for vintage.

Tips from the Heart (and Ann Schach too - heehee!)

• Make it even MORE vintage by adding colour to the edges of your Designer Series Paper using sponges and coordinating ink. I used Soft Suede on this card.
• Colour our pearls with permanent markers! This is something I learned from Ann. You can LAYER the colours too. I started with brown, but the colour wasn't deep enough, so I started over and used black first, followed by brown. This gave me JUST the look I wanted.
• Spritz it up baby!! Have you tried our Colour Spritzer? If not, you're missing out! I just love the look it creates! I even carried it over to the inside of the card:

I didn't spritz as much on the inside because YOU might want to write a little message before you give it away...and with Valentine's Day on the way, this card would be just PERFECT!

So, do YOU want this card? Just leave me a comment on THIS before midnight EST tonight, January 30th, 2012 and tomorrow morning, I'll draw a winner!

What do you think?

STAMPS: Everything Eleanor (flowers) and P.S. I Love You (sentiment)

INK: Soft Suede, Pool Party

PAPERS: Very Vanilla and Soft Suede Cardstock; Attic Boutique DSP

ACCESSORIES: Colour Spritzer, Basic Pearls, Jewelry Tag Punch

Happy Stampin'!

Everything Eleanor for the Stampin' Queens!

Oh dear! I'm a little late to the game today! Cristena, THE Stampin' Queen, usually likes our posts to be up by about 2 a.m. so she can link us all up - OOPS!!! Hope she doesn't throw me off the team - LOL!

For today's card, I used a BRAND NEW set that I received at Leadership last week. This set has already made an appearance in the UK catalogue, but now it's coming to Canada (and the US too!) and I couldn't be happier! It's SO elegant! From the moment I saw it, I hoped we would get it on this side of the pond - WOOHOO!!

I opted for a simple card based on the sketch and used Sahara Sand, Soft Suede and Rich Razzleberry. I just LOVE the giant swirl in the set!

I first stamped the Sahara Sand "background" stamp and cut it out. Then I stamped the flower and cut it out too. As I was laying out the card, it looked a little "naked" so I decided to stamp the swirls - one at the top, one at the bottom.

I adhered everything to my Whisper White base using Snail and Stampin' Dimensionals (of course!). I haven't added a sentiment yet, because I decided it could be an "anything" card. This means that when I NEED a card, I can add an appropriate sentiment.

Here's the sketch on which the card was based:

What do you think?

STAMPS: Everything Eleanor

INK: Sahara Sand, Rich Razzleberry

PAPERS: Whisper White and Soft Suede Cardstock

ACCESSORIES: Stampin' Dimensionals, Basic Pearls (they're tiny, but they're there!)

Happy Stampin'!