I tried several different variations on coloring the image to match the Candy Cane designer paper and tossed several of them.  I’ll probably use this coloring scenario again in the future as I really like it.

This is the first time I’ve played with the Waffle Paper from the new 2010-2011 Holiday Mini Catalog.  It’s a lot easier to work with than I originally thought it would be.  You get a ton of it too for only $9.95 – 5 yards each of two different colors.  Assortment 1 has Metallic Gold and Metallic Silver.  Assortment 2 has Basic Black and Early Espresso which is perfect for Autumn and Halloween projects.

Do you see that ric rac that I used?  I LOVE it!  That’s made with the new Tasteful Trim die.  This has to be my all time favorite die from Stampin’ Up!  I’m sure you’re going to see ric rac on all sorts of projects now.LOL!

My card layout came from this week’s sketch challenge over at Mojo Monday.  I had to tuck my ribbon in behind the image though because it covered up to much if I put it over the top.   I also centered up my background layers and made the two side pieces the same size.  I tried the way it is in my sketch but it just looked a little off to me – probably because I used the same designer paper print on both outside edges.  If I’d have used three different papers, it probably would have worked out just fine.  But, you don’t have to follow the sketch exactly – just be inspired by it.and I was!

For the inside, I used the new Bright Christmas stamp set for the sentiment.  It’s perfect for this card I think.

Here’s a close-up of the coloring.  Love using the Blender Pens to color now that I have figured out how to use it.  The trick is to not color too much in the same area.  You can let it dry and come back later to add more color if you want, but if you color too much in the same area, it will tear up your paper – even SU!’s quality card stock! 

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Happy Stamping

Lianne Carper
CS partner and DTM for Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

• Stamps:  Greeting Card Kids, Bright Christmas, Vintage Labels
• Paper:  Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, Whisper White and Real Red card stock, Candy Cane designer paper
• Ink:  Baja Breeze, Real Red, Blushing Bride, Garden Green, Jet Black StazOn
• Other:  Tasteful Trim die, Jewelry Tag Punch, Real Red Satin Ribbon, Blender Pen, White Cotton Thread (DMC) Circle Die (Spellbinders), Waffle Paper, Glue Dots, Markers, Glue Stick

Anyway, imagine my surprise when our just turned 6 daughter told me that she was too old for Disney Princess last year.  To this day, I still love the princesses.  I guess I just always want to think of her as a little princess no matter how old she gets.

Here’s a layout that I did using Photoshop and the Sunny Day digital kit by Stampin’ Up!  I used a Photoshop template created by Sweet Shoppe Designs.  I struggle with creating layouts with traditional supplies, but I think the more I play with Stampin’ Up!’s digital files, the better adept I will be at putting the papers together.

Hope you like it!

Happy Stamping

Lianne Carper
CS partner and DTM for Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

• Sunny Day Digital Kit (included in My Digital Studio software)
• Photoshop layered template by Sweet Shoppe Designs

Well if you haven’t viewed the new 2010-2011 Holiday Mini Catalog yet, you’re in for a treat!  Here’s a cute little card made with the new Merry Crittermas stamp set.  This is such a sweet little set, full of all sorts of little woodland creatures decked out for the holidays.

If you zoom in, you should be able to see all of the sparkle on this little card!  I used Smooch Spritz on the scalloped circle, designer label and the snowflake.  I then used some of the Shimmer Paint on the textured snowflakes created by the new Northern Flurry Textured Embossing Folder on the Candy Cane Christmas designer paper. 

Hope you like it!

Happy Stamping

Lianne Carper
CS partner and DTM for Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

• Stamps:  Merry Crittermas, Teeny Tiny Wishes
• Paper:  Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, and Whisper White card stock, Candy Cane Christmas designer paper
• Ink:  Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze, Real Red, Going Gray
• Other:  Blender Pen, Smooch Spritz, Shimmer Paint, Dimensionals, Northern Flurry and Polka Dot Textured Embossing Folders, Sanding Block, Stampin’ Write Markers, Sponges, Sponge Daubers, Extra Large Scallop Circle, Snowflake, Word Window and Designer Label Punches, Circle Scissors Plus, Glue Stick, Button (misc from stash), Crochet Thread (DMC)

Check back later to see a cute card I made with some of the new goodies!

Click to view the new 2010-2011 Holiday Mini Catalog!

Happy Stamping

Lianne Carper
CS partner and DTM for Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

Amberlee won the Funky Four stamp set.

CARDScraps gives away a FREE Stampin’ Up! stamp set each month. Each registered member’s order placed during the month automatically earns you an entry into the drawing. Simply order online, by email or phone me any time this month to qualify for the next SOTM.

Will you be our next SOTM winner?

Happy Stamping!

Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
Tarboro, NC

Next, get ready for tomorrow when the new Holiday Mini Catalog debuts!  I’ll be back to show you a glitzy card I made showcasing some of the new items.

Happy Stamping

Lianne Carper
CS partner and DTM for Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

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Happy Stamping

Lianne Carper
CS partner and DTM for Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

The great thing about this one and the first one, they can change up the sentiment if they’d like since it uses the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set and there are TONS of different sentiments in that set.

This one also uses the new Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder which coordinates perfectly with this set.  And although it’s not meant to go with it, I think the Beautiful Wings Embosslit butterfly goes with looks pretty darn good with it as well.

Below you can see all three of the cards they’ll be making!  I think it’s a well rounded set!

Happy Stamping

Lianne Carper
CS partner and DTM for Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

• Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes
• Paper:  Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake and Baja Breeze card stock, Elegant Soiree designer paper
• Ink:  Soft Suede
• Other:  Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Word Window Punch, Designer Label Punch, Glue Stick

Okay ya’ll – I absolutely need to get packing for my upcoming move.  I am not a bad girl, I just wanna play with my new SU goodies and share with everyone! What would life be like without being able to inspire, create and share?

This card highlights the “Christmas Postcard” single stamp and the Candy Cane Christmas designer paper, both which will be available on September 1 from the Holiday mini catty.

This was an easy card to put together. The only thing that took a bit of time was coloring the images with various SU markers. Yes, that was a “me” thing!

I was so bummed about Glorious Green CS being retired, but I have found that I love the Garden Green CS too!  Isn’t Stampin’ Up! fabulous? I am so glad that they keep a fresh outlook on their products and keep the new goodies coming out.

Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
Tarboro, NC

Stamp:  Christmas Postcard

Paper:  Real Red, Garden Green, Whisper White CS, Candy Cane Christmas DSP

Ink:  Garden Green, Various SU Markers

Other:  Real Red 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon, Ticket Corner Punch, Snail, Snips

This month, the ladies at the nursing home will be playing with the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch and I’m sure they’re going to love it.

FYI – I CASED this card, but can’t find the info that I saved.  So, if this looks like your card, please let me know so I can give proper credit.  I just knew when I saw it that it would be perfect for them.

Hope you’re having a wonderful Monday.  I’ll be back tomorrow with the last card of this set.

Happy Stamping

Lianne Carper
CS partner and DTM for Brenda Cook
Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

• Stamps:  Word Play
• Paper:  Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Baja Breeze card stock, Elegant Soiree designer paper
• Ink:  Soft Suede
• Other:  Paper Piercer, Dimensionals, Glue Stick, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border