Be Creative Stamping

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch Easter Treat

Hippity Hoppity Easter's on its way with this adorable little treat!  Thanks to Patty G. for inspiring me to create this Easter project.  Patty is one of my hostess club ladies who surprised me and the rest of group with this sweet treat!  I'm excited to share this holiday project with you...just in time for Spring and the Easter holiday.

 

Amazing Weekly Deals this week...Big Shot Magnetic Platform and several Big Shot accessories!

Tomorrow...Sponge Dauber Organization!

Thanks for Buzzing by...

October Stamp Camp is coming soon!

Be sure to RSVP for my October Stamp Camp on Sunday, October 28, 1:30-5:00 pm.  We'll be making 2 autumn cards and 6 Christmas cards!  Here's the first 4 cards with four more to follow next week! 

What are you waiting for?...Email me today to get your name on the list!  Class fee:  8 cards/$25

I hope you find time to Be Creative today!

October Stamp Camp in 16 days!

Mark Your Calendar...my next stamp camp is Sunday, October 28th, 1:30-5:00 pm!  We'll be making 2 autumn cards and 6 Christmas cards.  It's not too early to sign up and pre-pay to reserve your spot!

Class Fee:  8 cards/$25

Coming up next week...a new MDS Project featuring the recent Homemade Happiness download...a Be Creative Tip of the Week Video...more photos of my upcoming October Stamp Camp!  Plan to join me!

Thanks for making

Be Creative Stamping a part of  your week!

Clearly for You

Good Morning Stampers!  I just can't stay away from the Occasions Mini!! Everything is wonderful! Since I'm in need of a few Get Well Cards, I decided to try some of the new embellishments--Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding and Beveled Windowpanes--with the colors used below!

Today's inspiration came from one of our Leadership Make & Take cards.  Do you remember me showing you this card?  I absolutely LOVE these colors together--Baja Breeze, Old Olive, and Early Espresso!!  So, this is how my card transpired.

Leadership Make & Take Card

Clearly For You Card Recipe

Stamp Sets:  Clearly for You (wood mount #121911, clear mount #121976), 

Ink:  Versamark, Old Olive, Early Espresso

Paper:  Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla

Embellishments:  Pear Pizzazz (#122330), Linen Thread (#104199), Beveled Windowpanes (#121881)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, Mini Glue Dots

Punches & Tools:  Modern Label (#119849), Crimper (#101618)

Tips & Tidbits

• Use Versamark to stamp butterflies on the Baja Breeze card stock.  Use Old Olive ink to stamp one butterfly onto Very Vanilla card stock, cut out, and adhere to Early Espresso stamped image.
• Use the Crimper to crinkle the bottom of the card.
• Thread the Pear Pizzazz seam binding through the slots on both sides of the beveled windowpane.  Adhere Mini Glue Dots on each corner on the underside of the windowpane in order for the acrylic frame to stick to the stamped image.
• Use linen thread to tightly tie the seam binding.  The acrylic frame looks and feels a bit heavy for the card, but once adhered, not so much!

I'm really pleased with how it turned out.  My grandmother was injured this week. A handicap van lift hit her in the head!  She's going to be fine, but she ended up in the hospital with stitches and staples to her head. She is badly bruised and sore, but thankfully, she is o-kay.  This one's for you, Nanny! Feel better soon.

Sale-A-Bration is going on now!  That means FREE product!  Click the Sale-A-Bration button (under Promotions) to see the free products.  Click the Order Online button at the top of my blog to get started.  I hope you'll stop by tomorrow. I have a tip on using the Stampin' Up! Color Coach.

Be Creative Blessings,

Friends Never Fade

Here's another Hostess Club card that we made on Sunday.  We used Stampin' Write Markers to ink up Friends Never Fade stamp set and the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder served as the base of this card.  I'll tell you how to make it in the Tips & Tools section of today's post!

Friends Never Fade

 

Stamp Set:  Friends Never Fade, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink:  Early Espresso; Stampin' Write Markers--Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Early Espresso 

Paper:  Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso

Embellishments:  1/8" Taffeta Early Espresso Ribbon

Adhesive:  SNAIL

Big Shot:  Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#120175)

Tips & Tools

1.  Ink a brayer (#102395, p. 195 IB&C) by rolling it over and over and over on the Early Espresso ink pad. The roller should be completely covered with Early Espresso ink. (Not to worry, just put the brayer under water in your sink, and the ink will wash right out!) Then, roll the brayer on the inside front cover until you have it inked really well.  Insert one piece of Crumb Cake card stock, close Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, and run through the Big Shot. Now you have a beautiful embossed card base!  Easy! Put the embossing folder under the faucet to clean!

2. Using the Stampin' Write Markers, color the flower image and stamp onto Whisper White card stock.

Have a great Tuesday and

I hope you'll find time to Be Creative!

Baby Bundle

Today's post features one of Stampin' Up!'s brand new stamp sets--Baby Bundle--which will be available on July 1st. That's next week!! I decided I needed this stamp set because I don't have a really cute baby set.  It will be available in Wood Mount #118525 and Clear Mount #120576. It also has a New coordinating Jumbo Wheel--Baby Tees--which I haven't given a spin yet!

Baby Bundle Card Recipe

 

Stamp Sets:   Baby Bundle, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink:  Black Stazon, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink Marvelous Marker, Crumb Cake Marvelous Marker

Paper:  Crumb Cake (formerly called Kraft), Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink

Embellishments:  Linen Thread, Heart Shaped Bitty Button (Summer Mini #118761)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Punches:  Word Window, Modern Label, Jewelry Tag Medium, 1/16" Handheld Punch, Small Heart

Sizzix Big Shot:  Ticket Corner (Being Discontinued), Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (#117335)

It's fun to stamp the inside of a card, too!

Today's my Tropical Party Scrapbook Class, so I hope to share pictures with you tomorrow!  

Have a great day everybody!

Happy Father's Day

Wow!  In just two more days, It's Father's Day!! My wonderful Upline, Jean, made this card for me to share on my blog.  I love it and hope it will inspire you to create a card this weekend for your beloved Dad or husband.  This would also make a nice summer time birthday card.

Happy Father's Day Card Recipe

Stamp Set:  Tropical Party, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink:  Tempting Turquoise, Rose Red, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie

Paper:  Tempting Turquoise, Rose Red, So Saffron, Whisper White, Island Oasis DP (Summer Mini #117173)

Embellishments:  Earth Element Brads (Old Olive)

Adhesives:  SNAIL

Punches:  Word Window, Modern Label

Sizzix Big Shot:  Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder (Summer Mini #119976)

I hope you'll stop by for a visit next week.  I've been busy preparing for the arrival of all our NEW colors on July 1st.  I'm planning to show you some organizational things I've been doing in my stamp room!

Have a wonderful weekend and

I hope you'll find time to Be Creative!

Mother's Day is just around the Corner!

Good Morning everybody!  My laptop is in the repair shop this week and I should have it back by early next week.  Keep your fingers crossed!  The back light is out, which means my computer screen is totally black. I'm using my husband's laptop which runs much slower than mine. I have to remind myself to be patient! Other issues are...I'm not sure how to resize or watermark a picture!!  

I have a Mother's Day card to share with you today.  It's another card that my upline, Jean, taught us how to make in stamp class. 

Mother's Day Card Recipe

 

You may notice that the middle branch is stamped, colored, cut out, and attached with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Stamp Sets:  Friends 24-7, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink:  Black Stazon, Brocade Blue, Certainly Celery Marker, Bashful Blue Marker

Paper:  Whisper White, Brocade Blue

Embellishments:  Old Olive 5/8" Satin Ribbon

Adhesives:  SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals

Punches:  Word Window, Modern Label

Sizzix Big Shot:  Stampin' Up! Perfect Details Texturz Plates (#115962), Oval Scallop Frame (#114521)

Note:  The Whisper White Oval was cut using a tool that we do not sell.  I probably could have used the Ovals die (#114525), but I don't own this one yet!

Have a great day and I hope you'll plan to stop by tomorrow!

Vintage Vogue

Another card with Vintage Vogue!  Have I told you that I LOVE the Vintage Vogue stamp set?  I probably don't have to since you've seen several of my cards and projects adorned with it.

Vintage Vogue Card Recipe

  

Stamp Sets:  Vintage Vogue, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Crushed Curry

Paper:  Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla, Crushed Curry, Old Olive

Embellishments:  Small Pearls (Pretties Kit #109114)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Punches:  Eyelet Border, Small Oval, Large Oval

Here's another Vintage Vogue Card with different colors

Soft Suede, Melon Mambo, and Regal Rose.

 

 

Enjoy your day and find time to

Be Creative!

Easter on Parade Bitty Box

I used my Sizzix Big Shot and created this darling Bitty Box! This is probably one of my favorite 3D items to make with the Big Shot.  All you need is 2 minutes and 2 snippets of SNAIL and your box is complete! This is the perfect fit for a couple of Ghiradelli Chocolate Squares.  Wouldn't this be a great graduation, wedding, or shower favor?

Bitty Box Recipe

 

Stamp Set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink:  Lavender Lace

Paper:  Almost Amethyst, Barely Banana, Tea Party Designer Series Paper

Embellishments:  So Saffron 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (Sale-A-Bration 2009 item)

Adhesives:  SNAIL, Mini Glue Dots

Punches:  Large Oval, Scallop Oval

Sizzix Big Shot:  Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die

 

I hope you've enjoyed my Easter on Parade cards and projects this week.  Don't forget to leave me a comment about your Easter traditions or holiday.  I'll draw one name on Saturday night and announce the winner on Easter Morning!  

Have a great day and find time this weekend to Be Creative!