Little Drummer Boy Gift Tag

It's Paper Pretties Monday in my neck of the woods and I am so thrilled to share this adorable gift tag with you! Isn't this the cutest stamp ever??? This is one of the many fabulous new releases from Paper Pretties called Pa Rum Pa Pa Pum. I have to say that this is one of my favorites yet! The Little Drummer Boy is one of my absolute favorite Christmas songs though so that could be why! Anyway, I used the new Top Note Bigz Die (which is fantastic) from Stampin' Up! as the tag. To layer the colors I just trimmed off the perforated portion of the creamy caramel piece. I then gave it a dirty look by running the cardstock all over the creamy caramel ink pad. I just love how this turned out! My husband was really impressed with it too! :) Well, thanks so much for stopping by this morning! I had lots of time to stamp this weekend so I will have lots to share this week! I am so excited about some of them too! Until then, take care!

Recipe:
Stamps: Paper Pretties (Pa Rum Pa Pa Pum)
Ink: Black, SU! Markers, Creamy Caramel, Brocade Blue
Paper: Creamy Caramel, Whisper White, Brocade Blue
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Bigz Die, Brads, Hole Punch, Ribbon, Dimensionals

A Quick and Easy Christmas Gift

I made this adorable little gift set over the weekend and I couldn't wait to share it with you! I got my new There She Goes stamps in the mail and just had to make a tea bag holder with them! For those of you who love tea, you will LOVE the newest sets over at the There She Goes store! Jessica just released two adorable sets that are perfect for all you tea lovers (like me)! :) The first set is called Tea for Two and it includes some adorable images of a teapot and tea cups along with a fabulous template for making your own tea bag holders! The second set is called Tea for Two Special Blends and it has images and sentiments for all the different types of teas! If you have one, you must have the other...trust me! :) Anyway, I just wanted to share that little bit of information with you before I move on!

The card I made using my fabulous new Big Shot! I was skeptical about getting it at first but decided to just bite the bullet and do it...boy am I glad I did! This thing is absolutely amazing! I can't even begin to explain how fabulous it is! If you have tried one out...you will know exactly what I mean! Anyway, I bought the cute little snowflake sizzlets to go with it and decided to use some of those little snowflakes on my card! The layout is from this last week's Splitcoast Sketch Challenge #200 and I couldn't be happier with it! I just love how everything is pushed to the side. Such a nice look! Anyway, I paired the snowflakes with my Stampin' Up! Hostess set Punches Three and added some Alpine ribbon for a finished look!

Well, I guess that's all I can say about this set! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! I hope you are all enjoying your Sunday!

Recipe:
Stamps: Punches Three (SU! Hostess Set), There She Goes (Tea for Two, Tea for Two Special Blends)
Paper: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, Ski Slope dsp
Ink: Riding Hood Red,
Accessories: Big Shot, Snowflakes Sizzlets, Punches, Ribbon, Dimensionals, Brads

Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge (Late)

Here is my card (finally) for Taylor's sketch! Sorry it's so late. I love the finished look of this card! I loved this week's sketch a lot! It was so much fun to work with! I decided to use my Upsy Daisy set since I haven't played with it for a little while and then paired it with the Best Yet hostess set. I wanted to make the flowers look a little more 3-D so I added some crystal effects to them.

Make sure you stop by Taylor's blog to see the sketch and card that she made! You also don't want to miss this week's Featured Sampler. This week Taylor chose Mary Fish and I can't tell you enough how amazing her work is! She is one of my biggest inspirations so you should really make sure you stop by her blog: Stampin' Pretty!

Also, don't miss the other challenge girls' cards! They are absolutely fantastic!
Jami Sibley: More is More
Monika Davis: M.A.D. Stamper
Jackie Pedro: The Scalloped Edge
Donna Baker: Serenity in Stamping
Sherrie Siemens: Card Creme
Ana Wohlfahrt: Ink A Stamp
Vicki Chrisman: This Art that makes me Happy

Recipe:
Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Best Yet
Paper: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Not Quite Navy, Urban Garden dsp
Ink: Basic Gray, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Punches, Ribbon, Crystal Effects, Brads, Gel Pen, Dimensionals

Country Living Holiday Kit Now Available

From November 1st - December 31st (or while supplies last) the Country Living Kit is available for purchase. This kit is convenient because it offers all of the supplies you need to complete elegant ornaments and gift packaging to light up your home during the holidays. The ornaments can also make wonderful handmade gifts for friends and family.

The Holiday Collection Stampin’ Kit (Item #114447, $49.95) includes the following products:

• Holiday Collection stamp set (six stamps)
• Four 12″ x 12″ sheets of die-cut chipboard
• Eight 12″ x 12″ sheets of die-cut Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 4 double-sided designs)
• Four 12″ x 12″ sheets of Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 2 double-sided designs)
• Two 12″ x 12″ sheets of Whisper White card stock
• 25 yds. Silver Metallic cord
• 10 yds. 3/8″ Whisper White taffeta ribbon
• Pretties Kit brads (20)
• Stampin’ Dimensionals
• Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter (1/2 oz.)
• Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive
• Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Old Olive Craft Stampin’ Spot
• Uninked Stampin’ Spot
• Whisper White Craft Ink refill

Visit my website to purchase your kit today! http://stephsstamps.stampinup.net/

A Little Delay!

So I have my card for Taylor's Cupcake Challenge finished but I haven't been able to take a picture of it yet. I will work on getting a picture up as soon as I can tomorrow morning! I apologize to those of you who came looking for it! I really like it though so I am excited to show you!

Same Colors, Same Set, Different Layout

Good morning everyone! It is a good morning here because my brother came to visit! :) It's unbelievable how much I miss him! Haha! We used to fight all the time growing up and now we can't seem to spend enough time together! Anyway, he is out here looking for a job because he is moving here permanently in January! Woohoo!

For today's card I used the same colors and the same stamp set as I did for my workshop make & take only I used a different layout. I just love these colors together. I think they are absolutely gorgeous! This baja breeze is definitely a favorite color of mine! I can't seem to stop using it! In fact, I am almost completely out of it! Anyway, I used the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set and added some dazzling diamonds to the sprinkles and flame. I colored the image with my Stampin' Up! markers and threw on some gorgeous double stitched baja breeze ribbon. Overall I really like how this card turned out! I think if I were to change something, I would wheel the chocolate chip piece. Anyway, don't forget that this set is 20% off (when you spend $20 or more) until tomorrow! To see the other sets that are included in this deal, click here! Well, that's all I have for today! I am SO glad it is Thursday! I am looking forward to a day off! Enjoy!

Recipe:
Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes
Paper: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Prints Pack dsp (retired)
Ink: Black StazOn, SU! Markers
Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, Ribbon, Dimensionals

Projects For My First Workshop!

I have been a demonstrator since March and I JUST had my first workshop last Thursday! I had always wanted an opportunity to do one but had never found someone willing...until I met Holly! :) Holly and her hilarious friends were all friends of Leanne's so when Leanne dropped her demonstratorship, she told them about me! I can't even tell you how much fun I had at this workshop! We laughed non-stop! It was so much fun! Anyway, these are the make and takes that we did. The first one is a little triangle treat box that they could use for their students (they were all teachers).

The second was a gorgeous card (that looks awful in this picture but I finally gave up) that we added dazzling diamonds to! I am seriously in awe at how much a little glitter can add to a card! It's unbelievable! I also wanted to show them how to use the scallop edge punch so I added that little touch to the bottom of the card!

This was the hostess gift that I gave Holly. I found the dimensions for the box off of Cammie's blog. It was the perfect size for the ribbon, punches, and stamp that I wanted to include inside. I just added a handle for some height. I really like how it turned out too!

Well, thanks for listening to me brag about my first workshop. I will admit that my presentation was really rough and rocky but it was still a blast!

A Non-Intentional Subconscious CASE

Good morning everyone! How are you all? Today's card is one that I made on Friday and am just now getting around to sharing with you! I looked at Beate's weekend sketch challenge Friday morning and then looked at her sample. I didn't really pay a lot of attention to it at first but after I had finished mine I realized that my card looks A LOT like hers! Haha! I guess I was just really inspired! :) Thanks Beate because I think this card is gorgeous! :D Anyway, I had been dying to use my new Alpine ribbon and Ski Slope paper but I wanted to pick a piece that wasn't going to clash with the ribbon or the star from the Scandinavian Season set. I originally was going to use the opposite side of this kiwi kiss piece but thought it made everything look to busy. That is when I tried flipping the paper to try the other side (since it was already cut). So, this is the result! Striking resemblence huh? Well, that's it for this morning! Today is the last day Nick's parents will be here so we are going to get as much QT in as possible! Enjoy your day!

Recipe:
Stamps: Scandinavian Season
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Ski Slope dsp
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: Punches, Ribbon, Brads, Dimensionals

Pretties Monday!

Good morning! It's Paper Pretties Monday and I couldn't be happier with this adorable card! :) I just love how these bright colors all go so well together! I pulled the color combination from this piece of My Mind's Eye dp. The sketch is also one that Danielle posted over on the Paper Pretties forum last week. I completely forgot about it and decided to use it for this week! :) Doesn't little Sophia just look so excited to be going to school? That's definitely not how I am feeling this morning! Haha! Anyway, make sure you check out the Paper Pretties store to see this stamp along with all the other fabulous stamps for sale there! I will be back tomorrow to show you a new card, until then, have a wonderful day!

Recipe:
Stamps: Paper Pretties
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Close to Cocoa, Gable Green, Whisper White, My Mind's Eye dsp
Ink: Black StazOn, Close to Cocoa, SU! Markers
Accessories: Ribbon, Dimensionals

So Glad We're Friends

I absolutely LOVE these Stampin' Up! Level 1 Hostess sets! They are absolutely gorgeous! I had been dying to play with Julee's Mojo Monday sketch so I paired it with both of these stamp sets! The images are from the set "Organic Grace" and the sentiment is from the set "Best Yet". I also used the Windsor Knot dsp and Sage Shadow ribbon. The colors are so elegant together! I really love how this card turned out. I am not sure if you can tell but the dragon flies are cut out and popped up on dimensionals. It has such a cool effect!

Well, that's it for tonight! I am going to go spend more time with the in-laws! Have a super evening everyone!

Recipe:
Stamps: Organic Grace, Best Yet
Paper: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Sage Shadow, Old Olive, Windsor Knot dsp
Ink: Sage Shadow, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive
Accessories: Punches, Ribbon, Brads, Dimensionals

A Spooktacular House!

Isn't this house from the There She Goes set "Spooktacular Silhouettes" amazing??? I just LOVE the chubby and curly design of it! It's so neat! Currently this set is 50% off too! Anyway, I paired it with Jen del Muro's Sketch for You To Try and love the final look of it! This card came together really quickly, the toughest part was trying to figure out what colors I wanted to use! Haha! Once I decided on the colors, it came together in a snap!

Another short post today because Nick's parents are visiting! We have enjoyed having them out so far and want to get as much time with them as we can! Make sure you stop by the There She Goes store to see the other sets that Jessica has for sale! They are all fabulous sets!

Recipe:
Stamps: There She Goes (Spooktacular Silhouettes)
Paper: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Ribbon, Punches, Dimensionals

Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #39

Good morning! I am super tired this morning because of my SU! workshop last night! Leanne and I had so much fun but it was a 2 hour drive so we didn't end up getting home until 12:30. Anyway, I wanted to share today's cute card with you! This week Taylor provided us with a fantastic sketch! It was so unique and I just loved the little panels that were included in it! The only thing I struggled with was how to incorporate these adorable new cupcake images into it! It didn't take me long to discover that they would work perfectly as the circles! Haha! How cute do these little carolers look though? My husband liked the card so I figured it couldn't be too bad. He usually tells me straight up when he doesn't like it! :) Anyway, these stamps are from the Taylored Expressions set "Home Sweet Home". The paper I used is also from the Taylored Expressions Christmas Key Ingredients kit! I just can't get enough of the fabulous dp that is included in it! It is just gorgeous!

Well, as always, make sure to stop by Taylor's blog for all the sketch details. Also, you must check out this week's Featured Cupcake Sampler, Kathie Bailey and her blog, Just an Inkling. She is amazingly talented!

Also, don't miss the other challenge girls' cards! They are absolutely fantastic!
Jami Sibley: More is More
Monika Davis: M.A.D. Stamper
Jackie Pedro: The Scalloped Edge
Donna Baker: Serenity in Stamping
Sherrie Siemens: Card Creme
Ana Wohlfahrt: Ink A Stamp
Vicki Chrisman: This Art that makes me Happy

One more Sweet Thing on the Stamp A Sweet Impression Blog:

"We’re introducing our Campaign to Spread the Sweetness! If you’d like to help spread the word about Stamp a Sweet Impression and our newest Holiday release, please post a link on your own blog to Taylored Expressions (the Blog) where your readers can get all the deets (here’s the link you need to post: http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/) and say something sweet about TE or SASI. And for helping us Spread the Sweetness we’ll hold another drawing on Sunday October 26. Simply leave a comment before 8am PST Sunday on this post to let us know you Spread the Sweetness and you’ll be entered into the drawing! And what sweet prize do we have for you this time? How about the brand new Christmas Key Ingredients Kit? Yep! One lucky Sweetness Spreader will win this luscious kit!"

Taylored Expressions Release Day! (A Little Late)

So I forgot to type my post early! I am so sorry to those of you who came looking for my Taylored Expressions projects! I feel horrible about it! Anyway, I am now home from my workshop (which went well) and am ready to post! For tonight's projects, Taylor is showing the new set "Tag Treats"! This set has the most fabulous sentiments in it and I chose to showcase my favorite one which says "You've been naughty so here's the scoop, all you get is snowman poop!" Too cute huh? She is also releasing the other two sets "Season's Sweetings" and "Home Sweet Home", all of which you can purchase at the Taylored Expressions store! Anyway, I paired this cute sentiment from the "Tag Treats" set with the adorable snowman cupcake from the "Home Sweet Home" set to make a perfect little gift(s). Now, my original idea was to just use the Starbuck's Frappacino bottle for the gift but then I saw all the other glass ornaments laying there and I decided to decorate ANOTHER one!

For the bottled marshmallows I just used the fabulous paper and ribbon from the new Christmas Key Ingredients Kit to decorate it. I had never attempted to cover a frappacino bottle before and it was a piece of cake! The hardest part was trying to figure out how to attach the adorable tag!
The ornament was pretty quick to come together too. All I had to do was color the snowman, cut him out, adhere him to the globe and then stamp the sentiment on the back. I then decided to add the cute ribbon bow as a final touch!

So, what do you think? Are you not in love yet? If that's the case, check out the other fabulous blogs (in my sidebar)! I am sure they will manage to make you fall in love! :)

I Can't Get Enough of this DP!

Good morning everyone! Today's is going to be a great day, I can just feel it! Not only is it Thursday (the last day of work) but I have my very first workshop tonight with a bunch of FUN women! :) I have prepared for this thing like crazy and I feel very ready! Anyway, since I have a SU! workshop tonight I decided that I need to post a SU! only card today! I just love how this card turned out too! I used one of Beate's old Weekend Sketch Challenges so I pulled some of this Frosty Day (I think that's the name) dsp to use as the strips! I just think it's absolutely gorgeous! I LOVE the colors in it! Anyway, that's all I can share for now because I have to run to a meeting! Have a great morning!

P.S. Make sure you check out the Baker's Dozen Rotating Design team today to check out their sneak peeks for tonight's Taylored Expressions/Stamp a Sweet Impression release!

Stamp a Sweet Impression Sneak Peeks on my Birthday!!

Good morning! Today is an exciting day for a couple of reasons. First, it is Day 1 of the Taylored Expressions/Stamp a Sweet Impression sneak peeks, and second it is my birthday!!!! I turn 24 today (even though I apparently look much younger) and I don't feel any different! Haha! It has been a great morning so far because my sweet husband woke up early to make me breakfast! I just love him so much! :)

Anyway, Taylor has so many sweet designs that she is releasing this month! I am so excited about this release too because they are Christmas stamps and Christmas is my favorite holiday! When I first saw these sets I was in love and I am sure you will feel the same! Today's sneak peek is from a set called "Season's Sweetings". I am only going to show you a few images but you can check out the other Senior Design Team members to see some others!

For my card I used this adorable little image! I just love to see a cupcake decorating a Christmas tree! It is so cute! The paper is all from the soon-to-be-released Christmas Key Ingredients Kit and I added some brads to the tree for a little added dimension!


Now I have always wanted to make something using these clear glass ornaments so when I came across them again at Hobby Lobby I snatched them up knowing I could figure something out! I then decided to dump some of the glitter from the soon-to-be-released Christmas Key Ingredients Kit. I also attached some ribbon (also in the kit) to the top, cut out and stuck the adorable little earmuff cupcake to the front, and tied on the sentiment! Isn't it cute???


Anyway, I hope you enjoyed today's little peeks! Again, make sure you check out the rest of the Baker's Dozen Senior Design Team blogs today along with Taylor's blog. They have some fantastic projects to show as well!

Senior Design Team

Jami Sibley - http://jami.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/

Charmaine Ikach - http://oodabugalley.blogspot.com/

Monika Davis - http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper/

Stephanie Hargis (That's Me!) - http://stephsstampinstuff.blogspot.com/

Denise Marzec - http://thepaperlandscaper.blogspot.com/

Ana Wohlfahrt - http://inkastamp.blogspot.com/