I think I have a problem...

Well I am finished packing for my scrapbooking day. Yes I said day, or rather an afternoon, and I have 5 bags! I really need to learn how to downsize.... Plus I have a real problem collecting craft bags. Any tool I have, must have the co-ordinating bag. And this picture doesn't even show all my bags. I have the red large sizzix bag and 3 other scrapbook bags.

I am so sad.....

Oh well, I yam what I yam...

On to something cute! When I was at my upline's house last weekend I got a chance to cut out some shapes from the Sizzix Box 2. Here is the decorated box.

isn't adorable! I used rub-ons on the front and the sweet always paper and petal pizzaz stamp set to decorate this cute box. and it is really pretty large inside. I will be giving this one to the hostess of our scrapbook get together.

Teresa

Blog Candy ends Saturday!

Hi All,

Just a quick post to remind you that the Blog Candy ends on Saturday. To enter read the instruction on my previous entry by clicking on : Challenge

Want to see what you can win?

A brand new roll of Tango Tangerine Stitched Ribbon, some Designer Paper featuring Tango Tangerine and Kiwi Kiss, a sample from the Pretties Kit, my card that was in Stamper's Showcase, and samples of the new Texturz plate!

Here is a close up of the Texturzed paper samples. Sorry I couldn't get a better picture... but they are yummy in person!

Get your entry in today!

Sale-a-brate Easter!

I wanted to share with you another card I made with my Sale-a-bration items. This card uses Botianical Blooms and the Darling Dots paper. It also features the new eyelet scallop punch.

Enjoy!

Designer Paper and Texturz Plates

Hi all,

On the Stampin up Demo website they showed us how to add additional texture to designer paper using the sizzix Texturz plates and a sanding block. So for today's tutorial I will be sharing the technique with you. These Texturz plates are great, and with 6 patterns for only $11.95 they are a great value too. Psst if you already own the cuttlebug...they do work in those too.

For the tutorial I will be using the Sale-a-bration Designer Paper, Delicate Dots and the Sale-a-bration stamp set Congrats. Don't have yours yet? Well don't wait to long! Sale-a-bration ends at the end of March.

Jazzy Inspirations Challenge VI and a little somethin' somethin'

In celebration of my Card being on Stamper's Showcase, I am going to do a little blog candy. But here is the deal, to qualify you have to participate in this week's challenge on Jazzy Inspirations.

Just create a card using Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red, Elegant Eggplant and Kraft (substitute if necessary). Then link your card to Jazzy Inspirations and add a comment to this post saying you have linked your card. I will randomly pick one of the comments and they will receive a roll of Tango Tangerine Stitched Ribbon, and a copy of my Showcase card and a few other surprises.

Below you will find my card for this weeks Challenge. Enjoy and Good luck!

P.S. This card is standard size.

Teresa

I made Stampin up's Stamper's Showcase!

Hi All,

Stampin up showcases cards sent in by demos on our Demo website every day. I have been sending in cards to Stampin up for the last 3 years trying to make the Stamper's Showcase. And today one of my cards was picked!!!

I had made this card for our Demo group January Swap. I used the new Petal Pizzaz Stamp set and the All Holidays set for the sentiment. The card uses Kiwi Kiss, Tango Tangerine and Chocolate Chip paper and inks, with Tango Tangerine Ribbon.

My next class

Hi all,

I just finished creating my next class offering. It has an Easter Theme and uses the Botanical Blooms Sale-a-bration set. Here is just one of the cards. The class is just $5.00 and you make two different cards. Interested in Hosting a class. Give me a call so we can schedule yours today!

Candy Holder

Hi All,

Hope your Valentine's Day was good. I wanted to share with you a valentine I made for my son.

I used the Under the stars set. I love this little bear.

the card opens up to hold a piece of candy in a pouch. He loved it even though it was mushy.

So on to today's tutorial. I am show you how to use the new Stampin up Lots of Tags Sizzlets dies. these dies can be used in the Cuttlebug as well as in the big Shot.

They are too cute.

Here is a picture of the project I made with it.

More Samples and class sample

Hi All,

I wanted to share a project I made using some of my sale-a-bration items.
On this card I used the new Yummy Sale-a-bration stamp set and the sale-a-bration paper pak.
It is a little pocket card. I used the new white organza ribbon as well, but dressed it up with some black and white gingham. I also took a loose some of the SU white rhinestone brads and attached them to the front of the card. (All items are SU!)


Here is a card I made for my February Class. It uses the new Petal Pizzaz stamp set along with the scallop punch and flat pearls from the pretties kit. The decorative paper is the sweet always.

Hope you enjoyed these samples.

Playing with more new stuff

Hi All,

I got a chance to play with some of my new goodies. Remember the new ribbon and designer paper I showed you. Well here is a quick card I made using them. Isn't the ribbon adorable! I also used the new Lots of Tags Sizzlit dies and the large oval punch for my sentiment.Here is a close up of the ribbon and the tag.

Here is another picture of some of the stuff I got with my first order. I got the new white organza ribbon. I love the strip down the center. and I received some free sale-a-bration items. Picture here is the delicate dots paper (you get 16 sheets in this pack!) and the yummy stamp set. I'll play around with it tonight and post something fun using these new items.

New Stuff!

Hi All,

Well I finally received my order. I waited to place it on Feb 1st so I could get the free Sale-a-bration goodies :) But before I share my new stuff, I wanted to share a card I made this weekend. My husband's niece lost her great-grandmother last week. She was 104, and still very active. She would keep her own garden, cook and do charity work. She died peacefully in her sleep. I wanted to send her a sympathy card, and decided to use the sketch for this week at www.papercraftplanet.com. I used the Spring song set for the card. The colors I chose are not very subdued, but I wanted to celebrate her life.
On to the goodies! Here is my box. I got the rockability paper. It is glossy! Can't wait to play with it.

Of course I got the Big Shot texture plates. Can't wait to play!

Here is a close-up of some of my other new catty items. I got the Valet Ribbon, Jumbo neutral brads, Soho Hardware and the new textured paper Parisian breeze. It is extra thick and perfect for 3 D items. Well I'm off to play.

February Calendar

Hi All,

I wanted to share with you the page I made for my Calendar this month. I used a picture from my son's first communion.

I used a retired Stampin up Simply scrappin kit for the papers and accessories on this page. The tutorial for this week will be delayed, we are going to Legoland tomorrow! And my new Stampin up Goodies will be here on Monday, and I want to use them in the next tuorial!

Enjoy

Jazzy Blog Candy time

Hi All,

This weeks Jazzy Inspiration Challenge was a color challenge: old olive, kraft and basic black. Here is the inspiration piece.

This color combo was a challenge for me. But then I remembered that I had received Wild About You in a trade, and I figured the alligator from this set would be perfect for this color combo.

Head on over to Jazzy Inspirations to try out the challenge. If you become the Jazzy Cat of the week you will win this weeks Blog Candy!

Stampin up Top Notes Die

Hi All,

Before we get started today, I wanted to show you the card I received from my Big sister.

Isn't this cute. She did a good job with this Stamp set.

Next I wanted to share some projects I worked on this week. First up is a calendar for my desk, that shows multiple months.

And here is a card I made with the Just Buzzin By stamp set. LOVE IT>



Now for today's Tutorial which uses the Top Notes Die. Check out the cute purse card I made with it:

Here is the finished project closed.

And here it is open,

Happy Big Game day!

Join Stampin up during Sale-a-bration

Join Stampin up as a demonstrator during Sale-a-bration and pay only $169 for yhour starter kit. You will also get an additional stamp set from the current Spring Summer Catalog for free! That is up to a $47.95 savings. Not to mention that the starter kit is already a great benefit on it own, and is totally customizable! Contact me today to join, or sign up through my Stampin up Website: www.mylifesart.stampinup.net.

Time to SALE-A-Brate!

Everyone loves to get free stuff right? Well from Feb 1st to March 31st Stampin up is giving away free exclusive items with each $50 purchase. In other words, spend $50 get to pick one exclusive Sale-a-bration item. Spend $250, get to pick 5 exclusive Sale-a-bration items! Click on the image below to see the Sale-a-bration offering,

Here are some projects using the sale-a-bration sets:

Isn't this box adorable? It is one of the new Sizzix Dies that Stampin up is carrying. It is $34.95. order yours today.

P.S. remeber you can either place your order directly with me, or through my stampin up website. by using my website you will received a free Spring Summer Catalogue in your order. My website is www.mylifesart.stampinup.net

Enjoy