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SQSC24 Quick and Easy with the Big Shot

Sometimes I like easy.  Sometimes I like intricate.  Today was an easy day (well, not the whole day but at least this card was ;) I love using my Big Shot and this card came together just from looking at some of the shapes I had previously cut out. I used the Sale A Bration Free stampset "Outlined Occasions" for my sentiment and colored with Stampin' Write Markers.  Quick, easy, bright. 

All materials are Stampin' Up! and can be found on my website HERE. 

So here is your challenge.  Grab your stamps, paper, and Big Shot if you have one and create something wonderful.  Is your day going to be easy or intricate?  Have fun stamping!

The layout is from Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge 24.  You can visit the blog and post your creation.

 

I Love You Occasions

The new Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog is packed with new, very cool, tools, stamps, and accessories. The Hostess stamp set "Up in the Air" on page 5 is one of my favorites and I couldn't wait to make something with it.  This card was inspired by a creation I came upon by Nancy Littrell.  I loved her idea of hanging hearts from tree branches and as soon as I saw this stamp, I knew just what to do with it.  I don't trust my drawing a straight line so I used Stampin' Up!'s Piercing Mat Pack.  I love the additional texture along with the embossed hearts from the new "Fashionable Hearts" Embosslits Die on page 35 of the Occasions Mini. The sentiment is from the set "P.S. I Love You" on page 8.  All these supplies can be viewed and purchased at my online store by clicking HERE.

This card is one of many we will be making on February 4th Valentine Card class.  the class is almost full already so if you would like to come, please contact me right away.  Happy stamping!

SQSC23 with FREE supplies

I am in love.  In love with the new Sale a Bration Freebies that I have been playing with.  This Stampin' Queens Sketch challenge only took ten minutes to design and make thanks to the Free Designer paper and the stampset "Mixed Bunch" and matching punch from the Occasions Mini catalog. Don't you just love the color combo?  Click HERE to go to my website to view the Sale a Bration Promotion and Occasions Mini catalog.

Go to the Stampin' Queen Sketch Challenge Blog to enter your great creation and view other fabulous ideas. Happy Stamping!

Sale- A-Bration is here!

Free Stamps!  Free Accessories!  Free Designer paper! Oh my!  Our favorite Stampin' Up! time of year is finally here. For every 50.00 you spend, you get to pick out what you want from the sale a bration catalog for free.  And I am designing a class to help you use all those great products.  More info coming soon.  Click Here to go to my website and view the catalog. Happy stamping.

Valentine Class "Sneek Peek"

I have been busy designing a Valentine class (to be held February 4) and am having way too much fun! I now have enough designs for two different classes and have not stopped coming up with ideas yet.  The new Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini and upcoming Sale-a-Bration Catalogs have sooo many goodies that bring on the inspiration. I can only take a moment to show you some "sneek peeks"...then it's is off to play with my new supplies some more ;)

SQSC 15 Merry Christmas

It is official.  I can now say we are heading towards Christmas and not feel like I am rushing the season. I am not a fan of starting to celebrate before Thanksgiving even though I love this time of year.  I really want to focus on why we celebrate Christmas.  I thank God for His wonderful gift of His son Jesus. I wish you all the peace and love this special holiday brings to you and yours. This card also gives me warm memories of a home I grew up in.  My first home was not as large and grand as this picture but I always thought of it as the most special place to be with a Mom and Grandparents that truly loved me and made me feel so warm, happy, and secure.  My Parents and Grandparents are no longer with us but I want to state that I am so grateful for the special moments they gave me and my sister all the days that we had with them.

How about sharing what Christmas means to you by creating a card to show all of us? Use this sketch and head on over to Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge 15 to see other inspiring cards and upload your creation this week. I can't wait to see what you have made!.

All supplies are Stampin' Up! and can be purchased through my website by clicking HERE.

Thankful for Fall

I LOVE the Fall. Just when you think you can't take another day of heat, Fall shows up.  After a summer of bizarre weather, I was so ready for the crisp air, falling leaves, and warm colors.  We don't have many more leaves on the trees but I will savor each one while I can.  This sketch challenge just seemed right to showcase my favorite set "Gently Falling" from the Holiday Mini. A touch of gold Smooch completed the effect I wanted. The card was simple to make but has great "Wow" factor.
All supplies are Stampin" Up! and can be purchased on my Stampin' Up! website.

More card designs and details of this weeks Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge can be found HERE.

Come join in and I look forward to seeing your designs.

Treats So Sweet SQSC 12

Is anyone else getting hungry for all the great treats we have during this time of year?  I love to cook for other people and this is the perfect opportunity to go all out.  Kind of like having a potluck except I get to make all the food and my excuse is that we HAVE to have this much variety for the holidays. So my card for the SQSC Design Team has a baking theme. Enjoy and I hope you will be inspired to join in and make your own Holiday card for us to see. The sketch challenge is fun and sure to spark some creative ideas. 

 

All Supplies are Stampin' Up! and can be purchased from my website HERE.

Stamp:  Got Treats

Ink:  Chocolate Chip

Paper:  Domestic Goddess DP, Chocolate Chip, Pool Party, Shimmery

Accessories:  Basic Pearls (pg 198), 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon, Decorative Label Punch 

 Click HERE to go to the Stampin' Queen Sketch Challenge Blog.

Day of Gratitude SQSC 10

Let's start off with my card for the design team.  I really like the card but I don't recommend you photograph super early in the morning when the sun is shining through the leaves of a tree.  While it was picturesque at the time, I am not sure the mood was conveyed in this photo.  But, I wanted to post this right away so bear with my poor lighting skills ;)  the sketch is fun to play with and I encourage you to join in by going to Cristena's Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge Blog to see other wonderful cards the team has come up with.  Post your creation. We want to see it :)

The Sketch:

All products used are Stampin' Up!  You can purchase these through my online store HERE.

Stampset: Day of Gratitude

Ink: Early Espresso, Pool Party, River Rock

Paper: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Pool Party, River Rock, Spice Cake DP and Frostwood Lodge from the Holiday Mini.

Accessories: Espresso Satin Ribbon, Decorative Label Punch

 

SQSC 9 Out On A Limb

It is Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge day and I loved creating this card!  I have no idea how an idea comes into my head when I see a sketch but this one came in fairly complete and I am really happy with how it turned out.  Gotta have some coloring (was not too hard to shade) and adding dimension adds even more interest. But the excitement doesn't end here. 

The final result :)

The Challenge:

Check out the other fabulous designers HERE and then start creating your own masterpiece to enter.  Can't wait to see what you make this week :)

All supplies Stampin' Up! and can be purchased from my website by clicking here.

Stamps: Out on a Limb, Dark and Dreary

Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, DP Frightful Sight, Shimmery

Ink:  Basic Black, Basic Brown, Stampin' Write Markers

Accessories:  Decorative Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Jewels Basic Rhinestone