18th Birthday Collage

Here is a picture of the collage that I made for my Sister's 18th Birthday. The squares represent the things that she likes at this point in her life. I am extremely pleased with how it turned out. I mounted this in a Shadow Frame as I added some 3D flowers in one corner on the Very Vanilla Card Stock.

 

I mounted an 8x8 piece of Basic Black card stock onto a 12x12 piece of Very Vanilla. The insert squares measure 2x2. I used My Digital Studio (MDS2) and the internet for some of the elements (picture of Taylor Swift, letter "A" and the school collage square). The picture of the Collie was one of my Mother's dogs. 

 

 

Recipe:

 

"A" square:  Chevron Embossing Folder #127749, Postage Stamp Punch #122344,  MDS Software, Old Olive & Very Vanilla Cardstock

 

Eiffel Tower square: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder #117335, En Francais Background Stamp #128562, 3/16" Corner Punch #119871, MDS2 Software, Melon Mambo & Very Vanilla Cardstock

School square: Square Lattice Embossing Folder #119976, Wisteria Wonder & Vary Vanilla Cardstock

Dress: Dress Up FrameLits # 130101, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder #127751, Tea Lace Paper Doilies #129399, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon in Basic Black, Rhinestone Basic Jewels #119246, Melon Mambo & Whisper White Cardstock

 

Taylor Swift square: Music Notes Wheel Stamp #120327, Very Vanilla Cardstock

 

"18" square: Adorning Accents Embossing Folders #125601, Silver Glimmer Paper #124005, Melon Mambo Cardstock

 

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Happy Crafting!!

Laurie

Dinoroar

This past weekend my darling daughter had 2 Birthday parties to go to. Here is one of the cards that I made for the boy.

 

Isn't he soo stinkin' cute???

 

Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Dinoroar (w #122535 c #122537)

Ink: Basic Grey (#126981), Old Olive (#126953), Soft Suede (#126978), Not Quite Navy Stampin Write Marker (From Regal Collection #119701)

 

Paper: Crumb Cake (#120953), Whisper White (#100730), Old Olive (#100702), Not Quite Navy (#101722)

Accessories: Whisper White Baker's Twine (#124262), Designer Buttons (Brights Collection #119747), Houndstooth Embossing Folder (#123134)

 

 

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. To order supplies just click Here.

Happy Crafting!!

Laurie

Hallowe'en Class Treats

Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit

I just finished these ADORABLE treats for my son's pre-school class. I love how Stampin' Up! made this economical  kit.
 

This is the card that I made to put inside the bags so that his friends know who gave them this awesome treat bag. I popped up the spiders and Frankenstein with Dimensionals.

 

 

I ran the glassine bags thru the Big Shot in the Spiderweb Embossing Folder before filling with treats. I used the Decorative Label Punch and Pumpkin Pie to add a little color to the printed tags. I also used a couple Dimensionals to attach the tag to the bag. 

Project Recipe
Stamp Set: Googly Ghouls, Seasonal Sayings

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Grey, Basic Black, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP
Ink: Black Stazon

Accessories: Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit
Tools: Big Shot Tool, 2 3/8 Scallop Punch, Decorative Label punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Dimensionals

And, of course, if you need any supplies for your Holiday crafting, just contact me or visit my online store here

Happy Crafting!!

Laurie

October Card Class

Last night was my Monthly Card class and here are the beautiful cards that we made:

 

The "Noel" card was a swap that I received, unfortunately I don't remember from who. Feel free to leave me a comment if someone knows. The Hallowe'en card was case'd from Heather Summers and the third one is an example of Triple Time Stamping.

 

 

"Noel" Project Recipe
Stamp Set: Snowflake Soiree, Greetings of the Season

Paper: Whisper White, Island Indigo, Basic Grey
Ink: island Indigo, Basic Grey, Versamark
Accessories:  Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Rhinestone Jewel, Dimensionals, Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Snowflake Bigz Die, Apothecary Framelits, Heat Tool, Holiday Frame Embossing Folder

 

Halloween Project Recipe
Stamp Set: Bootiful Occasions, Seasonal Sayings

Paper: Basic Black, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, DSP in Brights Collection
Ink: Basic Black, Versamark
Accessories:  Buttons in Subtle Collection, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Black Embossing powder, Stamp n Write Markers
Tools: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Window Frames Framelits, Heat Tool, Fancy Label Punch, Chevron Embossing Folder, Stapler

 

"Triple Time Stamping" Project Recipe
Stamp Set: Papaya Collage, Friendly Phrases

Paper: Very Vanilla, Elegant Eggplant
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Pearls, Repositional Tape Runner

 

 

And, of course, if you need any supplies for your Holiday crafting, just contact me or visit my online store here

 

Happy Crafting!!

Laurie 

 

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadians.

As you may know, Saturday was World Card Making Day. Instead of making a card, I made these aDORable treat holders for my Thanksiving Dinner:

Isn't he THE cutest little thing you have ever seen?

Project Recipe
Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Dimensionals, Googly Eyes
Tools: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Two Tags Bigz, Owl Builder Punch, 5 petal Punch (retired), Polka Dots Embossing Folder

 

These are so easy to put together. You could substitute a Scallop punch for the 5 petal easily. If you would like to purchase any of these products, Click Here or on the Shopping Cart on the side.

 

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Thank you for visiting today!!

Happy Crafting!!

Laurie

 

Dinoroar........

This week my daughter had a Birthday Party for a school friend and this is the card that I made for her friend who turned 5. Isn't this card so stinkin cute??

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Dinoroar  (wood #122535, clear #122537)

Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin Pad , Old Olive Classic Stampin Pad

Paper: Tangerine Tango Cardstock, Early Espresso Card Stock, Crumb Cake Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Designer Series Paper in Brights Collection

Accessories: Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Stampin Write Markers, Antique Brads

 

I really LOVE this Stamp Set, it is so perfect for kid's birthday cards. To purchase any of the supplies for this card Click Here or on the Shopping Cart

 

 

Happy Crafting!!

Laurie

 

Fall Swaps

I was lucky enough to join 3 swaps featuring products from the Holiday catalogue this summer with some very talented Demonstrators through Stampin' Connection.  This site is exclusive to Stampin' Up Demonstrators, if you would like to have access to thousands of ideas and the terrific discussion community then click "Join My Team" so that we can become friends.

Here is one of the cards that I did for the swap:

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Winter Memories  (wood #127934, clear #127937), Teeny Tiny Wishes (wood#115370, clear#127802

Ink: StazOn Black Ink Pad #101406, Real Red Classic Stampin Pad #126949

Paper: Crumb Cake #120953, Bashful Blue #105120, Candlelight Christmas DSP #126901, Watercolor Paper #122959

Accessories: Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder #127819, 1/4 Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon in Real Red #126875, Dazzling Details (Cherry Cobbler) #125585, Dazzling Details (Silver Sparkle) #127845, Stampin Write Markers, Aqua Painter #103954

 

 

This is a great set to try your hand at watercolouring. The great thing about watercolouring is you do not have to colour neatly. If you would like to try this technique and need supplies just click here or on the shopping cart.

 

 

Happy Crafting!!

Laurie

Kid's Card Class

Last spring my daughter's school had a raffle and I donated 2 Gift Baskets. One basket had a selection of cards and a Gift Certificate for a Free Class for 4. The second basket had a set of coasters and as well a Gift Certificate for a Free Class for 4.

Last Friday one of the winners, Alison, had her class with her friends. The girls were 11 years old and a couple had some stamping experience. I had a blast and the girls LOVED their cards. They made the "Boooo" card from my post on Sept 17, 2012 and the following darling Monkey Punch Art Birthday card:

Recipe:

Ink: Gumball Green Classic Stampin' Pad #126861

Paper: Gumball Green #126840, Whisper White #100730, Raspberry Ripple #126842, Chocolate Chip #102128, Crumb Cake #120953

Accessories: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder #117335, 3/8 Stitched Satin Ribbon in Gumball Green #126848, Rhinestone Basic Jewels #119246, The following Punches: 1 3/4 Circle, 3/4 Circle, Owl Builder Punch (the 2 large size circles), and Boho Blossoms.

 

All of the above items can be purchased in my store and remember that this month's "Back to Spool" promotion is going on until September 30th. You can receive 1 spool of the NEW 3/8 Stitched Satin Ribbon in the new In Colors for every $50 in product purchased.

 

Happy Crafting!!

Laurie

 

Fall Class

This week has been pretty hectic between card classes and my daughter's social life (LOL). Tuesday was my first class of my Fall Schedule where we made 3 beautiful cards, here they are:

This first card is cased from a swap that I received at the Regional event held in August. Unfortunately there was no name on the back.  If you know who did this card please let me know.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Perfect Punches  (wood #117022, clear #120516)

Ink: Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad #126969

Paper: Old Olive #100702, Whisper White #100730, Perfect Plum #101889, Pink Pirouette # 111351

Accessories: Elegant Lines Embossing Folder #119277, Scallop Oval Punch #119856, Beautiful Wings Embosslits #118138, Rhinestone Basic Jewels #119246, Dazzling Details (Silver Sparkle) #127845 (in the Holiday Catalogue)

 

The second card:

 

Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Four Seasons *Hostess Set  (wood #126830, clear #126832), Seasonal Sayings (wood#128006, clear #128009) *in Holiday Catalogue

Ink: Summer Starfruit Classic Stampin' Pad #126991, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad #126978, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad #126953

Paper: Summer Starfruit #126839, Very Vanilla  #101650, Old Olive #100702, Soft Suede 115318

Accessories: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder #117335, Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder #127819, 2 3/8 Scallop Punch #118874, 1 inch Circle Punch #119868, 3/8 Taffeta Ribbon in Soft Suede #122967, Rhinestone Basic Jewels #119246, Stampin' Write Markers in Old Olive #100079 and Soft Suede #119703 (Regal Collection)

 

The last card was cased from a fellow demo Laura Seki. I just LOVE the Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit in the Holiday Catalogue.

 

 

Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Googly Ghouls (wood#128060, clear #128063) in Holiday Catalogue

Ink: Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad #126980, Basic Grey Classic Stampin' Pad #126981, StazOn Ink Pad in White #106960

Paper: Pumpkin Pie #105117, Whisper White  #100730, Basic Black #121045, Basic Grey #121044, Lucky Limeade #122926

Accessories: Chevron Embossing Folder #127749, Stripes Embossing Folder #123128, Modern Label Punch #119849, Labels Collection Framelits #125598, Googlies #127539 (Holiday Catalogue)

 

 

I hope that you are inspired by these cards, click on my Events tab to check out my upcoming classes. If you would like to schedule a class for you and your friends then feel free to contact me to check for available dates.

 

 

Happy Crafting!!

Laurie

Paper Players #105

Challenge time again. This week's challenge over at Paper Players is a sketch challenge. here is the sketch:

I also decided to combine it with this week's colour challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers which is:

Real Red Wisteria Wonder
Island Indigo

Here is my card:

Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Bright Blossoms  (wood #125495, clear #125497)

Ink: Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad #126986, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad #126953

Paper: Island Indigo #122923, Whisper White #100730, Summer Smooches DSP #125409

Accessories: Designer Frames Embossing Folders #123130, Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder (SNEAK PEAK FROM HOLIDAY MINI), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack #118309, Pearl Basic Jewels #119247

Happy Crafting!!

Laurie

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Happy Wednesday to everyone, even though it is almost Thursday (LOL).  Today I completed another card for the Sketch Challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers (www.splitcoaststampers.com).  I am on a roll this week, this will be my second challenge card I have completed.

Here is the sketch that we had to follow:

And here is my card:

Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Creative Elements  (wood #122645, clear #122647), Friendly Phrases (wood #126149, clear #126151)

Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive

Paper: Tempting Turquoise #102067, Real Red #102482, Lucky Limeade #122926, Whisper White #100730, Summer Smooches DSP #125409

Accessories: Real Red 1/4 in Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon #126875, Rhinestone Basic Jewels #119246, Embossing Powder in Iridescent Ice #101930, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder #127751

All of these products can be ordered in my store. Thanks for looking!!

Happy Crafting!!

Laurie

Reason to Smile 2

Happy Sunday everyone!!! What do you have planned for today?? My children and I are going to visit my mother and later today I am getting together with friends to prep some swap cards. Now onto today's post, which really is a continuation of yesterday's post.


I just LOVE this cute little stamp set. Here are two more cards that I created with this fabulous stamp set:

This card was created with the following:

• Cardstock: Summer Starfruit, Marina Mist, Whisper White
• Ink: Real Red, Old Olive
• Stamp Sets: Reason to Smile, Teeny Tiny Wishes
• Tools: Big Shot, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Scallop Oval Punch, large Oval Punch
• Embellishments: Real Red Stiched Ribbon

This card was created with the following:

• Cardstock: Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
• Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant
• Stamp Sets: Reason to Smile, Friendly Phrases
• Tools: White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun
• Embellishments: Wisteria Wonder Ruffles Ribbon, Jewels

Don't forget that this fabulous Stamp Set is only available to purchase in Juky then it will be gone forever (kinda like the Disney vault LOL). You just need to purchase $60 in Stampin Up! product and this set is yours for only $5. Contact me today to order yours or visit my online store.

Happy Crafting!!

Laurie

CC378

This week I decided to challenge myself so I decided to participate in some of the Daily Challenges over at SplitCoast Stampers.
On Tuesdays they have a "Colour Challenge". You have to create a card with certain colours, this week's colours were:

Daffodil Delight
Certainly Celery
Pool Party

A Delight(ful) Celery Party!!

Here is my card:

My card was created with the following:

• Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Delightful Daffodil, Pool Party, Whisper White
• Stamp Sets: Papaya Collage, Petite Pairs
• Tools: Adorning Accents Embossing Folders, Adorning Accents Edgelits
• Embellishments: Rhinestone Jewels, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Here is the picture of the whole set of Papaya Collage:

To purchase this set or any of the supplies listed please click here.

I hope you enjoy this card as much as I enjoyed creating it.

Happy Crafting!!
Laurie

Petite Purse Die

I just LOVE this die!! I have been making tons of purses to put treat inside. These purses were made for my daughter's birthday party, inside we put a lipgloss and a ring. Her friends fell in love with these.

The purses were created with the following:

• Cardstock: Melon Mambo
• DSP: Summer Smooches
• Tools: Petite Purse Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder

The flowers were made out of Melon Mambo cardstock, watch for a Tutorial.

This die is very versatile and the possibilities are endless. Feel free to post your creations in the comment section or visit my Facebook page: "Stamp with Laur - Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator" and upload.

Happy Crafting! and Thanks for Visiting

Laurie