Sale a Bration 2014 is Here!!!!!!!

The biggest SU! event of the year is finally here.  And we are in for a treat!!  Gorgeous papers, stamp sets, punch and more!!  You can see the SAB brochure here

Supplies: Stamp set: Banner Blast ( 133554)

paper: Whisper White

Ink: Pool Party

Accessories: Cloudy Day Embossing Folder ( retired), Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack - Crisp Cantaloupe Twine (133522), Pop Dots.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!!!

And They Lived Happily...

Goodness! It's been way too long since I've posted here!  I've been busy with things but I am happy to share a card with you today.  Very simple.  Inspired by a card I saw on Etsy, by adelynSTONE.  I can't post a direct link because it would be against SU! rules.

Supplies: Stamp by Stampabilities Pink Princess Castle, Sentiment done with Word.

Paper: Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black.

Accessories: SU! Markers

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!!!

Punched Cup Cake

I have been seriously neglecting this blog!!!  Just busy with so many things, as always!!!

Sharing a quick card today.

Supplies: Stamp set by Doodle Bug

Papers: Whisper White, Crumb Cake and scraps

Ink: Crumb Cake, Marina Mist

Accessories: Cupcake Builder Punch (121807)

Sale 15% OFF Butterfly Bundle

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Holiday Mini Catalog is Out!!!

And this catalog is full of gorgeous goodies and ideas!!!!  You can see it here and I posted it on the right hand side column.

What else is new and exciting?  The new Thinlits Card Dies are now available for purchase!  These things are just so fun!!!!  You can see the details here

I have been so busy this summer and just haven't had much time to make cards.  Hoping to have a bit more time once the kids get back to school but it's all good cause I love spending time with them!!!

SU!'s July Promotion

Great promo this month!!

Grateful Butterfly

This butterfly is one of the first stamps I bought from SU! many years ago.  It is retired but you can now get a fun set of old retired SU! butterflies because they are bringing some back to celebrate 25 years of stamping!  They haven't brought this one back yet but you never know!

I simply stamped the butterfly in Versamark and used the Pool Party embossing Powder.  Quick and easy.  Have a wonderful Sunday!!

Supplies: Stamps by SU! Stipple Butterfly (retired) and Small Script (retired)

Papers: Crumb Cake and Whisper White

Ink: Versamark 

Accessories:  Embossing Powder Pool Party ( retired) and Stampin' Dimentionals

The Retired List is Out!!!!

You can find it here.  Some items are discounted.  Let me know if you need anything!!

Dolled Up BD Kit

SU! is now offering this beautiful card kit.  Everything you need to make the card is there except for the adhesive.  More details are here

Let me know if you'd like to order one!

DH Needed a Guy BD Card

No frills, no glitter, no ribbon, no nothin'!!

Easy right?  Well, I found my inspiration!  Kelley Eubanks card.

I made mine with SU! supplies and added the red arrows because I wanted to give it a little kick.

Supplies: Stamp set by SU! Photopolymer Designer Typeset.

Paper: Whisper White.

Ink: Basic Gray and Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Washi Tape This & That Collection

CFC98

The challenge over at Casual Fridays is all about glitter.  Well, I was quite generous on this one.  See that frosting?  Covered with glitter!!

I'd like to share one of my favourite quotes with you: 

 "A little glitter can turn your whole day around" - Junie B. Jones 

Have a happy day!

Supplies: Paper: Whisper White and scraps.

Accessories: Washi Tape by October Afternoon- Cakewalk Celebrate, Button, Pop Dots, Cupcake Punch and Dazzling Details - by Stampin' Up!

New Wood-Mount Cases

Woohoo!! More great news from SU!  Look at these fun new cases for wood mounted stamps!!!

And a new photopolymer stamp set!! Sweet!!

You can get more details here

SU! Colour Update

SU! just announced their colour update for the new catalog that will be available June 1st.

Starting now, the retiring colours ( paper, ribbon and ink ) are available until supplies last.  

You can also take advantage of free shipping between April 6-8.

Let me know if you need anything!

Dance of Joy

Why so happy, you ask?  Well, 2 things. SU! is now offering Washi tape!  and you know what else?  Photopolymer stamps!!!!  I couldn't be happier!!!

I used one of the very first stamps I bought back in 1997ish.  Love Snoopy and thought this image would be fun to use on my card.  Inspired by Bethany Crowell's card.  Love how she stamped her image on the Washi tape.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!!

Supplies: Stamps by Rubber Stampede- Dance of joy and SU!'s Photopolymer Designer Typeset
Paper: Naturals Ivory
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Washi Tape - This & That Collection, Pop Dot.

Hearts a Flutter/ Wedding

A friend of mine got married and these were her colours!  Cool eh!!!

Supplies: Stamps by Papertrey's Take Three: Summer and SU! Hearts a Flutter ( Spring catalog 129252)
Papers: Whisper White, Melon Mambo and green Galore (retired)
Ink: Melon Mambo and Versamark.
Accessories: Washi Tape by Queen & Co, Pop Dots, White Embossing Powder, Hearts a Flutter Framelits Dies (130159) and Pop Dots.

Scrappy Cupcakes

My favorite cards are the ones using scraps and that are made within 5 minutes.  I saw a similar card on Etsy but can't remember where so I don't have a link to share.  :(

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!!!!

Supplies: Stamp set by SU! Hugs & Wishes (retired)
Papers: Crumb Cake and scraps
Ink: Versamark.
Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Cupcake Builder Punch (121807)

Flutter Banner

I love SU! bundles that allow you to buy a stamp set and the Framelits die that match for a reduced price.  This bundle can be found in the Spring mini catalog.  And love those polka dots!!!  Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!!!

Supplies: Stamp set: SU!'s Thank You Kindly (retired)
Papers: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Polka Dot Parade DSP (126902)
Ink: Early Espresso.
Accessories:  Hearts a Flutter Framelits Dies (130159), Pop Dots, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (117335)

Balloons to You

I can't remember where I found the sketch for this card but I thought it worked well for this stamp.

'til next time!

Supplies: Stamp set by Unity- Itty Bitty Balloons to You.
Paper: Whisper White and scraps.
Ink: Chocolate Chip.
Accessories: Crystal Effects, Markers.

Wintery Thank You

Well, I have been MIA for several weeks.  Glad to be back!  Needed a few Thank You cards for some Christmas gifts.

Thanks for stoping by and have a happy day!

Supplies: Stamps by Studio G and Penny Black.

Ink: Raspberry Ripple and Versamark.

Paper: Bread Crumb.

Accessories: Button by Dress it Up, White Embossing Powder, Glue Dots and Linen Thread

Purr-fect BD!

Love this fun dollar stamp from Michael's.  Added a little Crystal Effect on the balloon.  This card took about 5 minutes.  Have a happy day!

Supplies: Stamp by Studio G.
Paper: Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black.
Accessories: Trendy Tape by Queen & Co, Crystal Effects, Markers, Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol

Birthday Hats

Inspired by this cute card  by Allison Ohran.  Super simple.  Till next time!!

Supplies: Stamp set SU! On Your Birthday (retired)
Papers: Marina Mist, Whisper White, Polka Dot Parade DSP.
Ink: Marina Mist
Accessories: Marina Mist Ribbon (retired), Flower Punch (retired), Embosslits Stripes Folder (123128), Labels Collection Framelits (125598), Pop Dots, Glitter.

Christmas Ornaments with Circle Punches

Inspired by this beautiful card .  Not the usual Christmas colours but that's why I like it so much.

Until next time! Ciao!!

Supplies: Stamp set by SU! Snow Swirled (127799)

Papers: Early Espresso, Whisper White and Pretty in Pink.

Ink: Early Espresso.

Accessories: Pop Dots, Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Baker's Twine Early Espresso (123124), 1" Circle Punch (119868), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (119861).

Simple BD card

I apologize for my long absence.  I was gone for 2 weeks, visiting family and friends in beautiful Montréal, Québec.  Then, spent the last week catching up on stuff and here I am with a super quick and simple birthday card.  Nothing fancy here today but when it comes to male BD cards, that's usually best.   Wishing everyone a great week!

Supplies: Stamp set by Doodlebug Design-Bonne fête
Papers: Crumb Cake and scrap.
Ink: Early Espresso.
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Corner Punch by Fiskar.

Baby Elephants

I saw this card and thought it was the cutest and quickest card to make for a baby!!  And, I got to use scraps! Even better!!  Hope you like it!!  Ciao!!

Supplies: Stamp by Paper Smooches.
Papers: Whisper White and scraps.
Accessories: Bashful Blue Taffeta Ribbon, Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Floder, Martha Stewart Elephant Punch.

Kind Thanks

Took a little bloggy break for the last 2 weeks or so.  Made this super quick card today. Inspired by Susan's card.  I used a strip of paper that I had in my scraps, stamped the sentiment with Versamark, embossed and voilà!!  Whenever I need a super fast card, Susan is usually my go to place for inspiration.

Supplies: Stamp by SU! Thank You Kindly (retired)
Papers: Whisper White, Basic Black and Paper Studio.
Ink: Versamark.
Accessories: Pop Dots, White Embossing Powder.