A couple embellished events

I am always trying to come up with simple cards that aren't supply intensive to do with customers to convince them to stamp and of course purchase products. Of course, I am never happy with the simple cards, I started an entire class and ended up doing only these three cards before tossing the rest of the class........ Grr.... Oh well, it was a rough day and sometimes, I just need to play with paper to feel better, even if it doesn't amount to the best projects

Don't forget to comment now thru Feb 14 so you can enter for a chance to win this set..... You can comment on any post from now until then, each comment will win you an entry.

Hugs!! Angi

25 years of Love

As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we're bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image!

 

Best Of Love Stamp Set	132987
Price: $14.95
Happy 25th anniversary to us! Every month during 2013, we’re smashing up some of our all-time-favorites with a new, never-before-seen stamp to create a monthly “Best of” stamp set. And what else would you expect from a February set than images that will help you make that perfect Valentine? Share the love with the Best of Love set! In case you missed it, in January, SU released their first "Best of" set, "Best of Birthdays" Both sets are $14.95 and available until March 2014. To purchase one or both of these sets, click here. Some things to remember: All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95. While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014. A new flyer will be released every month for each new Best of set. All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only. While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month, all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014. As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, we're including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

Hugs!! Angi

NEW! SENT WITH LOVE stamps and paper!

NEW! SENT WITH LOVE stamps and paper! Just announced this morning by Stampin' Up!  A new stamp set with coordinating designer series paper: Sent with Love! http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=1230          CLICK HERE to see the flyer! Dates: February 1 - April 30, 2013   Details: During this limited-time offer, you can purchase the exclusive Sent with Love Stamp Set or  Sent with Love Designer Series Paper-or bundle them for a special 20 percent discount! Use the Sent with Love product suite to make an array of love or travel-themed projects;  it's sure to be a hit! 131847 Sent with Love Stamp Set (clear-mount; English only) $17.95 132182 Sent with Love Designer Series Paper $10.95 132851 Pretty Bundle Includes the Sent with Love Stamp Set, Sent with Love Designer Series Paper, and Calypso Coral Baker's Twine$25.50  20% off  retail value! The Sent with Love Stamp Set and Sent with Love Designer Series Paper are only available during this special offer. After April 30, they'll both fly away! In addition, you may purchase the Sent with Love Digital Kit (item 132914; $9.95).  Please note that the digital kit is not included in the bundle. **Bonus:  your purchase will also count toward earning a free Sale-a-Bration product (until SAB ends on March 22, 2013!  Don't you just love specials!!  They help us streeeetch our stamping dollars! Thanks for visiting today!  Also, don't forget about the Valentines Day Blog candy, comment away!

Hugs!! Angi

Summer Afternoon Hostess Set and... Valentines Blog Candy

It has been a crazy week with my day job, I haven't been able to stamp or post all week... ;( So, I made a quick set of cards using this great hostess set, called Summer Afternoon. Maybe, I am ready for the cold weather to be over, but I really enjoyed playing with this set.

 The first two cards, I used a baby wipe on my ink pad to get a water color effect, I really love the way it came out with subtle color and billowy look. What do you think about this technique? Have you tried it?

 The last card was inspired by split coast stampers, it wasn't an out and out case, but inspired by another card I saw there. I embossed the card stock with a Tim Holtz embossing folder, skimmed it over the top with some ink so I could give it a distressed look ( I just love the distressed look, I can never get enough) I did the other two cards after this one and I am super tempted to go back and add the water colored grass and sky to it as well.

Finally, this is what the stamp set looks like, AND, I am going to give one of these away to one lucky blog reader. I am trying to get some business traffic to my site, you can really help by leaving comments. All comments submitted between now and Feb 14 will be entered into a drawing for this great set on Valentines Day. So, Please, comment away for your chance to win! This is a hostess set, which retails for $17.95 clear mount and $23.95 wood mount.

Hugs!! Angi

And the Blog Candy Winner.....

The Winner of this week's blog candy is Lisa808, Congratulations Lisa! Please contact me with your shipping address so I can get this lovely stamp set off to you in the mail.

Hugs!! Angi

Print Poetry Sweet Essentials Finale

I finally finished the Print Poetry Sweet Essentials Class, I made over a few of the cards, decided not to do the baby cards and ended up with the following 7 cards.

Supplies Needed: 

1 Sheet of each Razzelberry Ripple and Very Vanilla Cardstock

Secret Garden Framelits Dies (129372)

Secret Garden Stamp Set

Bravo Burgandy, Cherry Cobbler, Raspberrry Ripple, Primrose Petals, Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette and old olive Markers or Ink Pads

Pink Floral DSP (opposite side is tanish brown)

 Supplies Needed: 

1 Sheet of Early Expresso Cardstock

Very Vanilla Cardstock (8 ½ x 5 ½ )

Crumb Cake Scraps from Card 3

2 Antique Brass Brads

Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder

Soft Suede Ink Pad

Midnight Muse Ink Pad (And Marker, if desired, to stamp sentiment)

Marina Mist Ink Pad

Bashful Blue Ink Pad

Sponge

Brayer

Decorative Label Punch

Modern Label Punch (no longer available)

Supplies Needed: 

8 ½ x 5 ½ Crumb Cake Cardstock

5 ½ x 4 ¼ Very Vanilla Cardstock remaining from Card 2

4 ½ x 4 ¼ Very Vanilla Cardstock remaining from Card 2

Print Poetry DSP

Sizzix Damask embossing folder

1 antique brass brad (no longer available)

½ “ punch

18” Crumb Cake Ribbon

Cherry Cobbler Ink pad or marker

Modern Label Punch

Crumb Cake Scrap from card 2 (5 ½ x 4 ¼ )

Sponge

Supplies Needed: 

1 sheet each of Early Expresso, Very Vanilla and Crumb Cake cardstock

Print Poetry DSP

12” Crumb Cake ½” Ribbon Seam Binding

Early Expresso Marker or Ink Pad

Crumb Cake Ink Pad

Apothecary Elements Framelits Dies

2 Antique Brass Brads

Sponge

  Supplies Needed:

1 Sheet each of Basic Black, Whisper White and Brushed Silver (1/2 sheet)

3 “ Black Ribbon

3 Basic Pearls

Dazzling Details Silver Sprinkle

Basic Black Marker

Sizzix Top Note Die

Manhattan Flower Sizzix Embossing Folder

Hearts A Flutter Framlits Dies

Sizzix Hearts (non-SU)

Supplies Needed: 

8 ½ x 5 ½ Midnight Muse cardstock

Scraps of Crumb Cake

4 ½ “ of 5/8” Basic Gray Satin Ribbon

Print Poetry DSP

Supplies Needed: 

8 ½ x 5 ½ Raspberry Ripple Cardstock

Raspberry Ripple Marker

Modern Label Punch

Decorative Label Punch

Print Poetry DSP

4 ½ “ Pink ribbon

Large Butterfly Punch

Small Butterfly Punch

1 Basic Pearl

Denim Ribbon 5” and 3 ½ “

Midnight Muse Ink or marker

Modern Label Punch

Decorative Label Punch

Supplies Needed: 

1 sheet each of Early Expresso, Very Vanilla and Crumb Cake cardstock

Print Poetry DSP

12” Crumb Cake ½” Ribbon Seam Binding

Early Expresso Marker or Ink Pad

Crumb Cake Ink Pad

Apothecary Elements Framelits Dies

2 Antique Brass Brads

Sponge

So... What do you think? Do you think a class for beginners will be okay with this set of cards? Nothing too difficult, but several techniques and products are showcased. I am very excited about how they came out, I wish I could have come up with two baby cards but I am still happy with these. Maybe I can add the two baby cards later without using the DSP.

Remember to leave your comments for a chance at the blog candy! I will make the announcement of the winner later today!

Hugs!! Angi