This is no trick!  The treat is for you, when you sign up to become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during the month of August! Purchase the Starter Kit for $99, and receive the adorable Halloween Project Kit pictured above for FREE!


Here is what you will receive in the Halloween Project Kit:

• Everything pictured, including your choice of either a wood or clear Toxic Treat stamp set, a full package of Rhinestones, a full package of Baker’s Twine, and enough ribbon and buttons to make the kit!

And with the Demonstrator Starter Kit, you will receive $125 worth of any Stampin’ Up! products for only $99 + tax.  The shipping is free!  The Starter Kit is completely customizable, and therefore can be tailor-made to fit YOUR needs!  There is absolutely NO obligation to sell if you purchase the Starter Kit, and there are NO strings attached.  The Starter Kit products are yours to keep…and so is the Halloween project.


If you have been on the fence as to whether or not to join my group, there is no better time than August 1st.  Please email me with any questions you may have.  I would love to discuss them with you! Or check this out to learn more and to join now!  Until next time…

Wow! It is great to be back in the blogging world.  I have had such a time with my Internet…including three visits from the “Internet Repairman” since last Monday.  Hopefully everything is fixed…and just in time to play with The Paper Players.  This week, Lesley has created a “Tic-Tac-Toe” challenge.  I selected “Blue-Dry Embossing-Masculine” for my choices.  I hope you enjoy today’s card!

This finished card measure 5-1/2″ wide by 4-1/4″ long.

• A Blue Ribbon Birthday!  I loved how the concept artists at Stampin’ Up! added the rosette to their Blue Ribbon example in the catalog…so I added it to mine as well! My rosette was created using a 1″ strip of Riding Hood Red and my Simply Scored pad.  I scored at every 1/4th inch and accordion pleated down the length. 

• Follow the Rules! One of the patterns in the Fan Fair Designer Series Paper Collection features rulers.  How perfect to use on a masculine card in place of a ribbon!

• Texture! The Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder is perfect for adding deep texture, especially when paired with Early Espresso Core’dinations Card Stock.

• I get by with a little help from my Friends!  The “Friend” image from Family Reunion was inked in Riding Hood Red and stamped onto Naturals Ivory card stock.  The edges were distressed with Crumb Cake ink and the end was banner-snipped!  Need a card for a specific man in your life?  Never fear! The Family Reunion set contains stamps for any male you can think of from nephews and uncles, to brother, dad, grandpa, son and husband!

Ack! My Internet woes have placed me so far behind since I returned from Convention.  Besides the Stampin’ Up! fun, I was thrilled to meet up with several of my blogging friends.  Thanks for the hugs and the cards!  I am already looking forward to Convention next year just to meet up with all of you again!  I do have one picture to share with you.  It is my annual picture with Shelli, which was taken by my friend, Nicole Watt.  Nicole was our “Stamparazzi” while at Convention. 

As always, your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one of them.  So please, won’t you let me know what you think of today’s masculine card?  And if you ever have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…

Coming Soon:  Changes to the Blog

Stamp Sets:  Tool Shed, Blue Ribbon, Family Reunion; Inks:  Crumb Cake, Riding Hood Red, Island Indigo; Designer Series Paper: Fan Fair; Card Stock:  Naturals Ivory, Riding Hood Red, Early Espresso Core’dinations, Island Indigo; Tools:  Simply Scored, Big Shot, Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder; Glitz and Glam: Vintage Trinkets, Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon

It’s Wednesday and time to play at Freshly Made Sketches.  I decided that this week’s sketch would work perfectly for showcasing the Winter Memories stamp set and the fabulous Core’dinations Card Stock, both which will be available August 1st.  Despite its lace, glitter and pearls, this card still maintains a warm, country feel, courtesy of the rich texture and small patterned Designer Series Paper.  Enjoy!

The finished card measures 5-1/2″ wide by 4-1/4″ long.

•  Icy Brocade! The new Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions Embossing Folder becomes an icy confection when treated to a dusting of Dazzling Diamonds!  It forms the perfect backdrop for a watercolored pair of  skates.  A trio of Basic Pearls add a touch of elegance.

•  Warm woodgrain! Early Espresso Core’dinations Card Stock is the perfect partner for the new Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  This look was achieved without sanding.

• Tulle and lace! Try layering the new Scalloped Tulle Ribbon over Victoria Crochet Trim for a unique look!

• Cut and curl! Paper piercing adds that “little something extra” to the “Warm Winter Wishes” sentiment.  Flag one end and curl the other for a sentiment that is out of the ordinary.

I hope that you enjoyed today’s card.  Since it is actually much prettier in person, I will be sending it off to one of you so that you can check it out up close and personal.  I really like both of the new embossing folders…how about you?  Won’t you let me know in today’s comment?  Your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one.  And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away!  Until next time…

(Stay tuned for my Convention Adventures…My “broken Internet” is scheduled to be fixed today!  There are few things worse than to come home from Convention only to find that you have no way to share it! “I am…frustrated!”)

Stamp Set: Winter Memories; Inks:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Riding Hood Red, Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green; Designer Series Paper:  Snow Festival;  Card Stock:  Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso Core’dinations; Tools:  Paper Piercing Tool, Heat Tool, Big Shot, Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder,  Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter, Two Way Glue Pen, Early Espresso Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Paper Snips, 2-1/2″ Circle Punch; Glitz and Glam:  Victoria Crochet Lace Trim; Vintage Trinkets, Basic Pearls, Early Espresso Scalloped Tulle