Cards made using new stamps and die cuts

Here are more cards I've made using the new stamp set , Betsy's Blossom. I really love this little bird.

I used Whisper White card stock, Floral District Designer Series Paper, Betsy's Blossom stamp set, Itty Bitty Sayings now retired, Rich Razzleberry, Gumball Green and Baja Breeze Stampin' Pads, Floral Frames Framelits,Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder and Rhinestone Jewels.

I used Floral District Designer Series Paper, Whisper White card stock, Betsy's Blossom stamp set, Itty Bitty
Sayings, Gumball Green, Primrose Petals, Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Pads, and Rhinestone Jewels.

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I hope you are having a great week-end!
Happy Stampin'
Jane



Storybook Friends Match Game

Happy Monday!

This week I'm featuring cards and 3-D projects using new stamp sets, Big Shot Dies and Framelits.  Today I have a homemade Match Game I made using the new Storybook Friends Stamp Set on page 60 of the New 2012-2013 Catalog.

I started out with coasters I bought in a bulk buy and cut 12 of them 3" x 3". I stamped the animal images right on the coaster using Stazon Black Ink. I colored in the animals using Stampin' Write Markers and then using a Stampin' Sponge I sponged the edges of the coasters. Finally, I stamped each coaster the same using Circus Circle stamp set.

They fit nicely in the Clear Mount stamp case.

I used some retired designer series paper for the front and back cover. I used now retired Rough Type letters for the front of the case.

I made the game for two of our great nephews who are getting ready for a brand new baby sister anytime now. I'm going to mail the game to them the day little baby dear is born so they will have something to open and be able to have a new game.

I used one of the Clear-Mount Stamp Cases that clear mount stamps come in. Stampin' Up! sells these 4 to a set.

This game will fit nicely in a diaper bag and the case if thin enough and narrow enough for little hands to carry.

I hope you enjoyed my game. Give it a try. It's so much fun to make!

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Happy Stampin'

Jane

Clothes Pin Note Holders

I was able to get in on a bulk buy a few weeks ago. One of the items in the buy was over-size clothes pins. The pins measure 6" long. At first I wondered what I would do with them. I thought they were so cool when I saw them offered, I jumped at the chance not thinking any further. Well, I did find a use for them and now I can't stop making them!

All but the clip with the Daffodil Delight seam binding and Summer Smooches are made with retired paper and left over silk flowers I found from a couple of years ago.

This side view show how thick the clothes pins are.

This one I made for myself. As you can see, it was made to hold recipes when I cook. I does make reading the recipes a lot nicer and keeps it clean.

The last two are really much prettier than the photo. I had difficulty captioning the right light. But you get the idea. You might be able to find an over-sized clothes pin at your local craft store.

I hope you had a great week-end. It's been so hot here in Michigan...over 100 degrees on several days last week. Today it's in the mid- upper 80's and it feels cool!
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Happy Stampin'
Jane

New Stamp Pads 2012-2013

Look at these new stamp pads! They really do make stamping more fun...I love how they cover the rubber stamp with very little tapping of the pad on the stamp. The stamped image is very crisp and clear. What are they made of you ask??? Foam...read on...

With the introduction of the 2012-2013 annual catalog, we have made a very big change to our Stampin’ Pads.

Introducing firm foam pads! They change your stamping experience for the better.

We know you’re going to love these new Stampin’ Pads—just look at all the exciting benefits listed below:

• Provide better ink coverage for your stamps!
• Light-tap stamping produces flawless images!

         In addition, our new Stampin’ Pads

• Create wonderfully solid images. The Firm Foam releases more ink onto your rubber stamp than the felt pads. When using the Firm Foam pad, your stamp will get an even, solid covering of ink that you may not have been able to achieve with the felt pads. Please note: if you are using the ink pad frequently you may need to re-ink your Firm Foam pad more often.
• Have a crisply printed, glossy label on the top of the pad that is easier to read and that will not fade or chip off!
• Come with color name labels in all four languages (English, Spanish, French, and German)--just choose your language, peel it off the back, and add it to the side of the pad for easy identification!
• Use the same patented flip-top case design that stores the inking surface upside down, so the pad surface stays moist!
• Are available in all colors, including our exclusive In Colors!

Please note: Five ink colors have undergone formula changes to improve functionality and color stability with the new firm foam pads. These colors are

• Basic Black
• Basic Gray
• Marina Mist
• Perfect Plum
• Tempting Turquoise

All five colors of the reformulated inks have been fully tested and approved. While using the new ink formula in the old Stampin’ Pads is fine, we do not recommend using the old ink formula for these five colors in the new firm foam pads. Any refills purchased after April 30, 2012, will contain the new formulated ink.

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Happy Stampin'

Jane

Happy 4th of July Table Center Piece

Happy 4th of July!

I hope you are having a wonderful day. It's 94 degrees here in Kalamazoo today. We were going to have a BBQ and eat outside but instead we are eating inside. I made his table center piece this morning.

This was taken outside but after I realized how hot it was we moved inside. I had trouble getting a good photo due to the shade on our deck.

This is a better photo. You can see how sparkly the Red and Silver  Glimmer paper is.

I used a left over vase and filled it with bubble wrap. It works well to hold the Bamboo Skewers in place.

Next, I cut out Whisper White, Not Quite Navy, Red and Silver Glimmer paper using the Perfect Pennants Bigz L die using the Big Shot.

I made the flowers using Fancy Flower and 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punches. For the center of the flowers I used Boho Blossoms and 1/2" Circle Punches.

Ribbon: 5/8" Whisper White Organza , 1/8" Taffeta, and now retired 5/8 Night of Navy Satin Ribbon.

Sticky Strip worked great to adhere the dies to each other,  to the Bamboo Skewers and for the ribbon.

 I wrapped 5/8" Night of Navy Satin Ribbon and 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon around the vase, using Sticky Strip again.

Happy Stampin'

Jane

Happy 4th of July!

Good afternoon! Yesterday I made a few Fourth of July cards.

I used different ideas from traditional 4th of July cards.

I saw on Patty Bennett's blog that she used some of our designer fabric as ribbon on one of her cards. So I gave it a try. I really like the look.



This card I used one of our new dies; Oval Accent Bigz Clear. I love this die! It can be used in many different ways. I added the now retired Flower Daisy #2 and Real Red Brights button with white Bakers Twine.

This card I used the Floral Frames Framelits die for the center of my card. I made the flower by punching out three Whisper White punches using the 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch. I spritzed the punch circles with water and crunched them in a ball. Very carefully, I straightened them out and punch a hole in the center of the flower using the Paper- Piercing Tool, added a brad the crunched the flower beginning with the top layer; crunching it tightly. Then, I opened the flower very carefully using the Paper-Piercing Tool and added Night of Navy ink on the outer edges of the flower. After allowing the flower to dry, I used the same brad to adhere it to the Floral Framelits. I used Vera-Mark ink and then gold embossing powder for the background. Finally, I added the happy and 4th using stamps from the now retired Extreme Elements set.

The finial card was made using Night of Navy, Whisper White and Real Red card stock. I used a Whisper White button and died the  white Bakers Twine red using Real Red re-inker
I added Rhinestones to the top and bottom to give the card some sparkle!
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Happy Stampin'
Jane

Stampin' by Sarah

Today I'm featuring our 15 year old granddaughter, Sarah.

She and I stamped together last week. Here's what she came up with. I hope you will enjoy her work.

Sarah used Betsy's Blossoms stamp set.

Her idea using the now retired Inspired by Nature set.

Sarah decorated her envelopes to add a special touch to her projects.

Sarah will be a Sophomore at Paw Paw, High School in the fall. She is interested in Art Therapy and working with children. Next spring break Sarah is traveling to Europe to visit Rome, England and Germany with other classmates to study works of art and sculptures.

Sarah has been stamping and scrap booking since she was three years old.

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Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stampin'!

Jane



New Floral Frames Framelits

Today I have a couple of cards made with the New Floral Frames Framelits and Daydream Medallions Stamp Set. Making cards couldn't get much easier or faster than this.

I know...it's only June but when I saw the Floral Framelits and the Daydream Medalions, the first thing I thought of was this kinda looks like a wreath. I had just received my new catalog order.  When I saw the  Christmas designer series paper called Be of Good Cheer I couldn't wait for Christmas to make a card.  I used Cherry Cobbler ink, Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon and Gumball Green ink. I just love it this look!

This card is made with the Floral Frames Framelits and Daydream Medallions stamp set. I used Whisteria Wonder card stock, ink and the designer series paper just retired. I just had to make one more card using it. It was my favorite.

When using these framelits, it best to stamp your image then cut out the frames using the Big Shot Die Machine. The Framelits has 5 layering dies (the larges is 5 1/4" wide).

If you like what you see here and want to make your own beautiful cards click here and click on "Shop Now".

If you ever have any questions please email me here  or leave me a comment; I'd love to hear what you think of Stampin' Up! new products.
Happy Stampin'
Jane



A Look at New Products

As promised here is the card I posted yesterday but took the picture too close. Now this is better.

Here are more cards I made using some of the "new stuff" from the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog.

This card is a combination of old and new products,
The card base is Elegant Eggplant. I used Floral District Designer Series Paper for the Apothecary Accents Framelits, Whisper White Card Stock for the tag from the same Framelits Sizzlits Die and the Big Shot Machine. The stamp set is new and called  Loving Thoughts. The pansies are made from Daffodil Delight, Elegant Eggplant and Wisteria Wonder Card Stock, the now retired Butterfly punch and Dazzling Diamonds. I used Multipurpose Liquid Glue and Stampin' Dimensionals.

Doesn't this card look just like Summer? I love the little bird and the Designer Series Paper Comfort Cafe. The stamp set is

a new one called Betsy's Blossoms. The base of the card and ink is Pool Party. I stamped the bird and flowers on Very Vanilla. Other ink, Early Espressos, Starfruit, and Midnight Muse.

Here again, I used Apothecary Accents Framelits and the Big Shot Machine. To set the bird off from the background I used a Stampin' Dimensional and  a small Rhinestone Basic Jewel.

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I hope you enjoyed the new colors, stamps and inks from the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog.

Happy Stampin'

Jane

2012-2013 New In Colors

Hello...good evening!

Today I have the 2012-2013 In Colors to show you in cards I have made. Stampin' Up! In color's last two years and then they are retired and we get five new colors. It's so exciting to see what Stampin' Up! will come up with each year! I love these colors! They are even prettier in person.



There is one more color...Gumball Green. I've used the green in the leaves and phrase on the cards.

Products Used

Stamp Set: Fabulous Florets

Card Stock: Whisper White, Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse

Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse and Gumball Green

5/8" Whisper White Organza Ribbon

Stampin' Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

NEW Apothecary Accents Framelits

Machine: Big Shot

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I have one card I have to show you. I used some of the new Designer Series paper, new ink and a beautiful stamp set called

Papaya Collage. I have to say, this set is one of my favorites!

Oops! I got a little too close with my camera. But you get the idea. I'll take another photo and post it tomorrow.

Products Used

Stamp Sets: Papaya Collage and Petite Pairs

Card Stock: Whisper White and  Rich Razzelberry

Designer Series Paper: Floral District

Ink: Gumball Green and Rich Razzleberry

Die: Apothecary Accents Framelits

Adhesives: Liquid Multipurpose Glue and Stampin' Dimensionals

Machine: Big Shot

Other colors in the designer series paper Floral District i:

Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade, Rose Red, Tangerine Tango and Whisper White. Absolutely love that color combination!

Remember if you want a new catalog just email me at:

livetostamp@gmail.com

I'll give you the catalog free, you just pay for the postage.

If you can't wait for the catalog...just click on the left side of my blog and you will be able to see all the beautiful goodies Stampin' Up! has this year!

Or...click on my 24/7 Stampin'Up! website

I'm having a blast playing with all my new products...I have another order coming on Friday...Yippee.

Happy Stampin'

Jane

Double Pocket Cards

 I learned to make double pocket cards about 10 years ago but had forgotten about them until I visited Patty Bennet's Blog where she had a tutorial on how to make them.

It's so fun and easy to make these cards. I made 13 cards for my Dentist and all the mother's she has working for her.

The little purple Pansy card is a love note I added. I used all kinds of designer series paper and embellishments.

All you need for each card is one sheet of 12" x 12" designer series paper, some card stock, a brad and anything else you want to add.

The Thursday before Mother's Day I went in to the dentist for a prep for a crown and surprised the ladies. They are new to handmade cards and Stampin' Up! so they were very impressed.

What fun it is to be able to make beautiful cards and paper projects that are affordable and that I'm proud to give as gifts!

They pansies are made using Stampin' Up! Butterfly punch. The larger flower is made using the Blossom Punch.

I was able to get in on a  Bulk Buy and purchashed these cute 7" clothes pins. Let me know how you like how I decorated them and how they will be used.
 I used what is now retired products from Stampin' Up!

ATTENTION! NOW YOU CAN ORDER FROM THE NEW ANNUAL STAMPIN' UP! CATALOG!
Did you know that the new catalog is out?
To place an order online, from home or in your jammies click here
 If you need a catalog, let me know. I will give one to you free...you just pay the shipping cost. US only.
There are many, many beautiful stamp sets, papers, and more!
In the next couple of days I will be making cards and other project using new items from the June 1, 2012-May 31, 2013 catalog.
I hope your week-end is wonderful...Happy Stampin'
Jane

Summer Smooches Petite Purse

Good Morning! Today I have the cutest little purse you have ever seen. It's from Stampin' Up! Summer Smooches.

Isn't this darling? Measurements are: 3" x 2" x 1 1/2 "
There are endless possibilities to use this cute purse. Mother's Day Tea, all kinds of little girl parties....
The purse has a little place where the upper flap of the purse will tuck in and keep the purse closed.
I used the Summer Smooches Designer Series Fabric to make this cutie. More details later.
If you want to purchase any of the Stampin' Up! products just click on the upper left had "Summer Smooches" and see the products I used here plus more. Don't miss out...Summer Smooches will be here only until April 30thh.
Happy Stampin'
Jane



Coloring Easer Eggs With Stampin' Up! Ink Refills

Last night, two of our granddaughters, Hannah and Olivia Fee and our oldest daughter Pam and I colored Easter Eggs.

We used the regular egg coloring but after the eggs were colored we added our own ideas using Stampin' Up! Ink Refills, and the negative from Stampin' Up! Punches and Dies.

Hannah

Olivia

We used the Bird Builder punch negative on the orange and turquoise eggs. The egg on the left, I used a Paper Doily Die cut out and sponged Baja Breeze ink on the eggs. The yellow egg with purple dots came about when I used a Qtip and applied Elegant Eggplant ink. The two bunnies were made by our granddaughter Sarah Sward.

More eggs decorated using the Paper Doily Die and the center egg was made using the negative from the Butterfly punch.

More swirled eggs. The egg on the right was made by just a couple of drops of Ink Refill...it then spread out to make this interesting formation.

Aren't these cool! Here we used Stampin' Up! Color Spritzer Tool and then we put a few drops of Ink Refill in a paper bowl and swirled the egg around.