Joyful Christmas Wishes...

here is the other card we made at our team meeting.  I love this poinsettia stamp set...and I think it is a must have stamp!   I just think the cherry cobbler and old olive colour combo just shouts CHRISTMAS!  such a pretty card.

 

thanks for stopping by and having a look around. 

Best of...

This year is Stampin' Up!'s 25th anniversary and as part of their 25-year anniversary celebration, they're bringing back some of their favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image!

Check my website every month to see what each set is!

Some things to remember:

All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.

While they are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.

All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month, all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.

As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, we're including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014 

Visit my site: crazypenguindesigns.stampinup.net

A little Christmas fun...

I made a few Christmas cards this past Saturday at a team meeting.  I just love when I don't think I'm really going to get into a stamp set, and then I see something really cute with it.  This is the case with the Stampin' Up! Color me Christmas set...

I like how the water colour look came out.  I really do like my SU! aqua painter!  For some reason I can master that better than the blender pens.  Perhaps I'll have to work on those as well.  In the mean time-I'll stick with my aqua painter :)  I also added some SU! Dazzling Diamonds on the trim of the Santa hat, cuffs, and trim on his suit. 

This little guy is really cute!  I love using the SU! thinlet card dies.  They make such cute cards. And of course you can't go wrong with a little bling with the SU! silver paper.  I can't wait to make more Christmas cards :)

 

thanks for stopping by and having a look!  Until next time...

get your stamp on :)

Christmas Event!

I'm super excited to be offering my first Christmas Event!  I am doing it over 2 days-you can choose which day you want to attend.  There will be loads of cards made, gift card holders and a really cute 3D project!  If you'd like to attend, message me as soon as possible.  Space is limited, I only have a couple spots left on both days!  Cost includes all the projects, and lunch, snacks and drinks. 
 
All you need to bring is a trimmer, scissors and a bone folder. 

I look forward to seeing you there!

it's been a little quiet...

Hi folks.  I realize I've been a little quiet on here, but there has been some great things brewing!

first of all... if you're looking to get a jump in getting started on making cards...have I (and by that I mean Stampin' Up!) got something for you!!!

 

 

Why go to the store when a birthday, graduation, wedding or even a time for expressing gratitude comes up? The Everyday Occasions Card making Kit puts cards for all of those events right at your fingertips, and best of all, they'll be handmade! The kit contains everything necessary (minus adhesive and scissors) to create 20 beautiful cards for almost any occasion, and it comes in a beautiful box to store them in.

 

 

I am really excited about this.  Because it is a nice answer for those just starting out to make the cards-and have them on hand.  The tips and idea booklet is something you can adapt to make more-when you want to expand out.  It just breaks it down so it's not overwhelming. 

 

another new thing that Stampin' Up! has been expanding with is the photopolymer stamp sets...and now there is a new one called- Bite Me

 

these photopolymer stamp sets are really cute and durable.  I love that you can "see" through them to stamp. 

 

ok...I'm going to leave you with that-for now... there IS more!!!  visit my site www.crazypenguindesigns.stampinup.com to see more!

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

Stampin' Up! Thinlits Card Dies

A great new product is now available to order.  This was revealed at Convention last month.  I think these will really make your creativity flow!  There are 2 styles available.  Label Thinlet set (133479) and Circle Thinlet set (133480) 

These new card dies come with extra die pieces that have versatile designs, so you can use them on other projects, not just flip cards. (The Circle Card Thinlits Die comes with 10 total pieces; the Label Card Thinlits Die comes with nine total pieces.)

The main shape in the cards (circle and label) can work with a lot of our stamp images so you can create tons of different kinds of cards using many different stamp sets. Here are just a few suggestions to get you started:

Label Card Thinlits Die (item 133479):

• Happy Day Stamp Set (item 130294 W item 130297 C)

Circle Card Thinlits Die (item 133480):

• Worth the Wait Stamp (item 131094 W)
• Five-Way Flower Stamp (item 131088 W)

Both card dies pair well with:

• Oh, Hello Stamp Set (item 131931 W item 130733 C)
• Yippee-Skippee! Stamp Set (item 131341 W item 131344 C)
• Really Good Greetings Stamp Set (item 130330 W item 130333 C)
• Regarding Dahlias Stamp Set (item 130324 W item 130327 C)
• These dies also work well with our new magnetic platform (item 130658) so you can place the dies exactly where you want them

  Visit my website: www.crazypenguindesigns.stampinup.net to place your order.

My first Stampin' Up! Event

Finally after being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for about a year and a half now, I finally organized and held my first New Catalog Kick Off Weekend!  I put together 5 cards and a 3D project for my guests to make.  For them, I made a cute little goody bag which held a little note pad I altered, mini gel pen, a 3x3 thank you note, and a little altered container holding embellishments they'd use for their cards and some extra gifts.  I also added a doily in there for 2 of their cards they'd be making.

Here is the goody bag, front and side.  They got an altered soda pop top on a ball chain for their scissors.  Now at a class/crop etc, their scissors will stand out!

Here are the note pads that were altered and the little Thank You note I made for them.

 

Happy Birthday Card:

This card used Island Indigo and Whisper White Card Stock.  I used the Venetian Romance DSP, and Flowershop stamp set/punch (Available as a bundle at a 15% discount: W 132727 C 132726).  Ink used: Crisp Cantaloupe, Tangerine Tango and Island Indigo.  The Sentiment was from the hostess set: Express Yourself.  and the embellishments were: island indigo ribbon (retired), Doily, Large Pearl Basic Jewels, and Very Vintage Designer Buttons.

 

This card featured the new In Colours:

Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, Pistachio Pudding, and Strawberry Slush.  I love this new set.

We used Baked Brown Sugar and whisper white card stock.  The ink colours are all of the new In Colours. The stamp set was Six Sided Sampler, which is also available as a bundle which includes the stamp set and punch at a 15% discount: (W 132725 C 132724)

What a cute Friendship card. I love this sentiment as well.  This card featured the new (returning) colour: Bermuda Bay. The sentiment was from the Feel Goods. I also used the Secret Garden stamp set and framelits, as well as the Oval framelits.

Card stock used: Bermuda Bay and whisper white.  Ink: Bermuda Bay, Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, and Garden Green.

*the cards made at the event used Bermuda Bay DSP for the larger oval*

This is one of my favourite cards of the bunch!  It used the Mosaic Madness bundle.  (W 132734 C 132733 includes stamp set and punch)  Card stock used: Pistachio Pudding and Whisper White.  Ink used: Crisp Cantaloupe and Pistachio Pudding.  The Sentiment used was from Really Good Greetings.  The Mosaic Embossing Folder and new Pistachio Pudding 3/8" Stretch Ruffle Ribbon (LOVE THESE!) were also used. 

Who couldn't use more Happy Birthday cards?  This one was really quick and easy.  We used the new In Colours: Coastal Cabana and Baked Brown Sugar card Stock as well as whisper white. 

The stamp is from the Label Love bundle (W 132723 C 132722) Another set I love!  The stamp was inked with the new 2013-2015 in colour markers (Baked Brown Sugar for the words and Coastal Cabana for the frame)  The border image was from the Mosaic Madness stamp set.  We added 1/2 a doily and a button (from the retired sale a bration button set)  This can easily be made into a masculine card as well.

ahhh now the 3D project: 

We made a pocket tissue holder. 

we used the new Smoky Slate card stock and whisper white.  I love the new Eastern Elegance Designer Series Paper!  The colours are beautiful.  We used smoky slate ink for the sentiment (another stamp from the Really Good Greetings)  and more of the 3/8 Stretch ruffle ribobn... in coastal cabana.  I love that ribbon!  This turned out too stinking cute! 

thank you for stopping by! I can't wait to have my next event... featuring Christmas Cards!  The Holiday Catalog will be out soon (I can't call it a mini-as it's big) LOL