Ice Cream Parlor Sale-a-bration

I just love the ice cream parlor buttons and ribbon you can get free during Sale-a-bration! These cheery cards are just what I needed today :-)

Card stock: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Melon Mambo
Ink: Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo
Stamp Set: So Happy for You (you can get that free during Sale-a-bration too)

Card Stock: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Old Olive and Melon Mambo markers
Stamp Set: So Happy For You, Punch Bunch (you can get this free during Sale-a-bration)
DSP : Daffodil Delight
Ribbon: Ice Cream Parlor

Card Stock: Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Ink: Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight markers
DSP: Daffodil Delight
Buttons: Ice Cream Parlor
Stamp Set: Punch Bunch

Card Stock: Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Whisper White
Stamp Set: Hello Again
Ribbon: Ice Cream Parlor
Button: Itty Bitty Buttons
DSP: Pacific Point
Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka Dots cut in a strip so only 2 rows of polka dots emboss the paper

Want these beautiful stamp sets and embellishments for your own projects? For every $50 of merchandise you purchase you can choose one of them free.
Contact me and I will be happy to place your order.

Card Party - Feb 18

Today we had freezing rain and sleet storms all day. We are one big frozen tundra and they are saying snow is coming on top of that. YUCK! So I got busy on prepping some cards for a card party on Feb 18.



This is our patio furniture - look at the icicles. And all the glittery stuff is sleet on top of the frozen rain. My hobby meteorologist husband says we probably got 2 inches of sleet. The snow has just started.


This is one of my favorite cards. I call it Glitter Love.

Paper: Very Vanilla c.s, Basic Black c.s., Newsprint DSP, Glitter paper
Stamp Sets: Punch Potpourri, Heard from the Heart
Ink: Real Red


And isn't this bright and cheery? Just what I needed today a Bright Hello.

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi card stocks
Stamp Set: Hello Again
Ink: Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight
Ribbon: Daffodil Delight
Big Shot and Square Lattice embossing folder
Itty Bitty Buttons
Ticket Corner punch


Elegant Vintage

Paper: Very Vanilla, Elegant Eggplant, Crumb Cake
Stamp Set: A Word for You
Big Shot and Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder
Ribbon: Elegant Eggplant 1/4 inch grosgrain, Crumb Cake taffeta (both are from past catalogs and not available right now)

And for card #4 each person has a choice of these 4. They can make two of the same or two different ones. This is a great way to use up scraps of DSP and card stock. The DSP I used for these is all retired and not available for ordering.


Paper: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red
Stamp Set: Greenhouse Garden, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Tools: Scallop Oval, Small Oval


Card Stock and Ink: Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Wild Wasabi
Stamp Set: Look Who's Turning

Card Stock: So Saffron, Real Red, Basic Black

Ink: Basic Black, Real Red

Card Stock and Ink: Real Red, Bashful Blue, Old Olive

Stamp Sets: After Thoughts, Itty Bitty Bits

If you like these cards, why not join us for the Card Party on Feb 18 at 6:30 p.m. 8 cards - 2 of each design - $10.00 Everything included! Hoping the sleet/snow is all done by then :-)

Ideas floating in my head !

Here are some ideas that have been floating around in my head for a while..... the first is a color combination and layout inspired by a tissue box. You can get inspired from anything!

I loved the soft yellow tones with the blue-green swirls.

I got out my Very Vintage wheel and the Elements of Style stamp set. Look what I created.

Do you like? Here is what I used in addition to the stamp wheel and stamp set.
Card stock: Very Vanilla, Rose Red, Pear Pizzazz
Ink: Baja Breeze, So Saffron
Embellishments: Vintage Flower Adornments, Pear Pizzazz seam binding, Fleurette (dyed with Pear Pizzazz re-inker)

Here is another idea that I saw on someone's blog. I did not order the cupcake punch and have seen so many cute cards using it I was regretting that I did not have it yet until I saw this punch art cupcake on this site, Created by You. I tried a smaller version and love it!
Card Stock: Basic Gray, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Pretty in Pink DSP
Stamp Set: A Word for You
Embellishments: Real Red taffeta, Pretty in Pink taffeta, Pretty in Pink brads (not available)
Ink: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Tools: Crimper, Scallop Circle Punch, Small Heart Punch

And these baskets I made for some workshops but haven't had time to put a tutorial together. I did so tonight. You can see my Basket Tutorial here

Occasions Mini and Sale-a-bration shipment is here!

Stampin Up warehouse did an excellent job of preparing for Sale-a-bration orders. I placed two big orders - one workshop and one demonstrator - on Tuesday morning and it arrived today! So I had to take some time to play with the beautiful new products I received. I love the vintage selections.

Card stock: Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, Rose Red, Pear Pizzazz
Stamp Set : Punch Bunch (You can get this set free when you order $50 during Sale-a-bration)
Embellishment: Big Designer Buttons Springtime Vintage
DSP: Springtime Vintage
Tools: Scallop Square punch, Big Shot and Framed Tulip embossing folder
Ink: Rose Red
Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla
Stamp Set: Fast and Fabulous
Tools: Scallop Border punch, Big Shot and Framed Tulips embossing folder
Embellishment: Rose Red Seam Binding
Ink: Rose Red, Crumb Cake
Card Stock: Baja Breeze, Rose Red, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Springtime Vintage DSP
Stamp Set: So Happy For You (One of the stamp sets you can get free during Sale-a-bration)
Tools: Scallop Border punch, Big Shot and Framed Tulip embossing folder
Embellishment: Big Designer Buttons Springtime Vintage
Ink: Rose Red, Crumb Cake

Beat those mid-winter blahs

Are you tired of winter already? We have 2 more months before the first day of spring. Just imagine how anxious you will be for spring by mid-February.

Why not join me in a card party on Friday, February 18th? Below is one of the cards we will be making. Doesn't it just scream - "SPRING"!!!! For the $10.00 fee you will make 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs)plus the instructions so you can duplicate them at home. I will show you some great new products and techniques in the process. I will have envelopes available for an additional $1.25. Check out all the cards below and sign up today! First come, first serve - space is limited to 12 people. That's Friday, February 18 - 6:30 p.m.

Bright Hello
Card Stock : Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White
Stamp Set: Hello Again
Ink: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi
Embellishments: Daffodil Delight 3/8 inch taffeta ribbon, Bitty buttons
Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice embossing folder, Ticket Corner punch



The Red Glitter paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog looks so bright and cheery with the black and vanilla color theme. This could be used for many occasions (birthday, anniversary, wedding - or just thinking of you). A variety of sentiments are available.

Glitter Love
Card Stock: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Newsprint DSP, Glitter Paper
Stamp Set: Heard from the Heart
Ink: Real Red
Tools: Full Heart punch

'Round the Block

The third card will be based on this layout from my Half Sheet Wonder class/kits. There will be a variety of designer papers and coordinating card stock as well as stamp sets so you can truly customize it to your taste.

Vintage Crumb Cake

A favorite - vintage wallpaper with an aged look. I haven't picked the actual design yet but am thinking Elegant Eggplant would look especially nice with the Crumb Cake. There will be a varitey of sentiments to choose from for these - think ahead to Easter or Mother's Day???

So - once again - the details -

Friday February 18 - 6:30 P.M. to ?? (usually completed by 9 or 9:30) $10.00 with additional $1.25 if you want envelopes

Email Mary to reserve your spot today!

January Club - and kits available

Today was the first club workshop of the year - what fun! This club runs from January through November and we have 5 ladies returning with one new member (Welcome Cheryl - and so good to see Doris, Sharon, Theresa and Brenda again. Janis was skiing :-) we missed you! We had one guest, Judy - hope she had fun!)
These are the cards they made:

Valentine Cutie:
Card Stock: Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Always Artichoke, Sahara Sand
Ink: Melon Mambo, Whisper White (craft)
Stamp Set: Greeting Card Kids
Ribbon: 1/4 inch grosgrain Pretty in Pink, Always Artichoke seam binding
Punch: 2 3/8 inch scallop circle

Hanging Hearts:
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla, various pink and red scraps
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Stamp Sets: Punch Potpourri, Filled with Love
DSP: Pretty in Pink
Bitty Buttons
Punches: Heart to Heart, Heart Small, Full Heart,

Glitter Vase:
Card Stock: Basic Gray, Pretty in Pink, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Red Glitter Paper
Ink: Basic Black
Punches: Ornament, Scallop Oval, Small Oval, Pinking Hearts Border

And we made a small basket for a little valentine treat.
Card Stock: Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla
Stamp set: Punch Potpourri
Ink: Soft Suede, Pretty in Pink
Punch: Boho Blossoms

Friday night was the first of my DSP - Half Sheet Wonder class. I am having a second on Monday and have room if anyone is interested. Of course, we are expecting another 3-6 inches of snow tomorrow - but DH should have the driveway cleared before Monday evening. :-)

I also have these available as kits. Each kit includes the pre-cut card stock, DSP, instructions and the template.

You also receive a sheet of grid paper marked for each piece of DSP to help with assembly. These were a great help when doing the cards.
Here are the kits available and the colors in each. Kits are $15.00 each (9 complete cards - all you add is the image or sentiment). Shipping would be an additional $5.00 if needed.
The pieces to each card are inside that card base which is labeled with a sticky note so you know exactly what is used for each card.

Jersy Shore (retired) - Card stock colors are Brilliant Blue (retired), Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi (THIS ONE IS GONE)

Kaleidoscope (retired) - Card stock colors are Tempting Turquoise, Passion Pink, Green Galore, Only Orange

Haiku #1 (retired) - Card stock colors are More Mustard, Tangerine Tango, So Saffron, Old Olive

Haiku #2 (retired) - Card stock colors are Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, More Mustard and So Saffron (THIS ONE IS GONE)

Greenhouse Gala - Card Stock colors are Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze and Daffodil Delight

Georgia Peach #1 (retired) - Card stock colors are So Saffron, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink and Regal Rose

Georgia Peach #2 (retired) - Card stock colors are So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive and Regal Rose (THIS ONE IS GONE)

Green Tea (retired) - Card stock colors are Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Old Olive and Baja Breeze.

These really are great fun and a quick way to make up a bunch of cards. I have done 7 sets and each one is more fun than the one before :-) To purchase Email Mary

One more Half Sheet Wonder set

Last night I played some more with my Half Sheet Wonder for the workshops on Friday 1/21 and Monday 1/24. I just can't get enough of these :-) It makes it so easy when you work with the same 4 or 5 colors and already have the basic layouts in mind.

These cards all use the Haiku DSP (retired) that I got from the clerance items.

The colors are Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, More Mustard and So Saffron.

I like these so much I think I will add them to my Color Coach.
Stamp Set : Birthday Bakery

Tools: Tag punches, Big Shot and Lattice embossing folder

Stamp Set: Birthday Bakery
Punches: Modern Label, Ribbon

Stamp Set: Birthday Bakery


When I put this one together, I goofed.
I wound up having to do something different
so I trimmed one edge with the Scallop Edge punch and
put some DSP behind that to make a little border.
Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Tools:Scallop Oval, Medium Oval and Scallop Edge punches

This is the open card showing the DSP trim inside.

Stamp Set: A Word for You

Tools: Boho Blossoms punch

Stamp Set: Herb Expressions

Stamp Set: Afterthoughts
Tools: Curly Label Punch


Stamp Set: Herb Expressions
Tools: Oval Scallop, Large Oval and Ribbon punches

Stamp Set: After Thoughts

Tools: Decorative Label

We also got hit with snow last night. When I went to bed about midnight we had about 2-3 inches. When we got up at 6 am there was almost 12 inches on the patio furniture.

This is a small evergreen near our front door.
More snow than we have had for a long time - DH is happy!