lorita's world

SU Demo Only Card Swap

2011-06-12T17:58:00.007-05:00

Here is a card that I made for a swap. It is a case from the cover of the Occasions Mini Catalog. Hope that you like it.

THANK YOU AND BLOG CANDY WINNER

2010-11-09T17:52:00.004-06:00

I would like to say Thank You for all the wonderful comments that everyone left. I am so glad that you enjoyed both the tour and my projects. I had so much fun making them. The winner of the Blog Candy is

Jilliree said...: I think all your projects are WOW!!!
Jill

Congratulations Jill. I hope that you enjoy your Christmas Postcard stamp. I would love to see what you do with it.

2010-11-04T21:00:00.001-05:00

Welcome to my humble castle. I am so glad that you accepted your invitation to come. Please feel free to browse the projects that have been set out for your enjoyment. Once your journey through my castle is complete, I hope that you will leave me a comment and one lucky traveler will receive the Christmas Postcard stamp as a token of my appreciation!

When I first saw this stamp in the mini catalog, I knew that I had to have it. I could just see all the potential that it had. This first project that I would like you to see is a simple but elegant card. This card was made with Always Artichoke and Cherry Cobbler card stock. A piece of Designer paper from the Deck the Halls , Gold embossing powder and the Always Artichoke Seam Binding Ribbon.But what is that you say? You are extremely busy this time of the year. Then this next project is the one for you! With the help of My Digital Studio and the Deck the Halls download, you can create this postcard.

Now let us continue our journey through the castle and move to presentations. We all know that it is "All about the presentation". Your present is wrapped and you need a little card to go with it. Feast your eyes on these. Each card comes with its own unique envelope. Always Artichoke, Early Espresso and Cherry Cobbler card stock was used along with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and Frost White Shimmer Paint. Gold Lame Smooch Ink accented the bells on the stamp set.

This would be ideal for those little gifts! Mini Lunch Sacks, Scallop Squares Duo, Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper, Deck the Halls Big Designer Buttons and Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon are all you need to make this.

And now for the WOW! project. Drum Roll Please...

Who wouldn't want to open this!! Early Espresso and Very Vanilla card stock, Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder, Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink, the Gold Lame Smooch Ink and the Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon was used on this.

Now that your journey through my castle is over, it's time for the blog candy. If you would like to be entered into the drawing for the Christmas Postcard stamp, there are two requirements:
1. email me your name and email address
2. leave a comment about the projects.
One lucky traveler will win the Christmas Postcard stamp.

Thank you for visiting and I hope you enjoyed tour through this castle.

SHAVING CREAM TECHNIQUE

2010-11-04T05:30:00.006-05:00

Here is a card that I did at a Technique Class. The Shaving Cream Technique was such a big hit. I really love how the colors mixed together and made this beautiful background paper. Can't you just see all the possibilities with this technique. I think I am going to try it out for Christmas. I got the inspiration while surfing the internet but I am sorry that I don't remember who I got it from.
Hope you like it!

BECAUSE I CARE

2010-11-03T05:48:00.004-05:00

Here is a card that I made for a New Catalog Swap back in the summer. I used the Level I hostess set Because I Care. Would you look at the bow! I got The Magic Bow Maker from my friend, Lee Conrey, and just love it. A perfect bow everytime. Thanks Lee!!
Hope you like it!

REVERSE SPOTLIGHTING

2010-11-02T06:43:00.003-05:00

Here is a card that I made this summer for a swap that I was in. I love the Reverse Spotlighting Technique. It adds a unique twist to the card. I used Marina Mist and Cherry Cobbler card stock.
Hope you like it!

Christmas Collage

2010-11-01T05:18:00.005-05:00

Here is a Christmas card that I made using the Christmas Collage Stamp from the mini catalog. I love the simplicity of this card. I think the large button from the Deck the Halls Designer Buttons really adds to it and the Decorative Label Punch is so cool.
Hope you like it.

AND ANOTHER GIFT

2010-10-31T07:44:00.004-05:00

OK I promise this will be the last gift that I post. This gift was a Shadow Box Card. They are so pretty and I had never made one before. The thing that I love the most about these exchanges is that it gives me the opportunity to try out new things. I remember seeing a tutorial on Dawn Griffith's blog and after watching it, I knew that this is what I wanted to do. I used the Just Believe set and I really liked how it turned out.
Let me know what you think!

AND ANOTHER GIFT

2010-10-30T06:29:00.003-05:00

I wanted to share another gift for the exchange that I was in. But first let me tell you a little story to see if you can relate. I bought a brayer some time ago but never got it out because I wasn't sure how to use it. So after searching many blogs, I found this wonderful card and guess what? There was a video to show me how to do it. So I would like to thank Meg Loven for her wonderful video.
This will definitely be a technique that I use at my next Technique Class. I cased the card except that I changed the color to Marina Mist, I also used the Elegant Bouquet Impressions folder.
I would love to hear from you.
Thanks,

ANOTHER GIFT

2010-10-29T04:29:00.007-05:00

Here is another gift that I made for the Exchange. It is a Purse Scrapbook. I signed up for Stamping School. It is an on line video tutorial website. You should check them out. I made the Purse out of the New In Colors and the Designer Paper came from the Level 1 Hostess Gifts. Hope you like it!!

HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE

2010-10-28T05:42:00.005-05:00

Good morning,
This past month, I participated in a Holiday Gift Exchange through a group that I am in. One gift was to be personalized. So I went to one of my favorite blogs and found this on Angie Kennedy Juda's blog Chic n Scratch. What I love about this blog are the videos. I am such a visual person. I cased this wonderful card box, envelopes and cards with the exception of changing the colors. I am so in love with Pear Pizzazz. Tell me what you think! I hope you like it. Wouldn't this make a wonderful gift for Christmas!!

I LOVE MDS

2010-10-27T05:09:00.002-05:00

Well, another month went by and time to do another 6x6 page for the recipe swap. I used the sketch SC22 from Soul Scrappers and had it done in no time. I think I have found my new BFF.
Let me know what you think.

My First MDS Scrapbook Page

2010-09-13T05:49:00.003-05:00

Good Morning,
I am so excited to show you my very first MDS Scrapbook page. I joined a group
called Soul Scrappers and decided to participate in this challenge (Sketch Challenge SC18). I also am in a recipe scrapbook swap so this is what I will be sending this month. The swap will be mounted on a layer of Concord Crush and then another layer of Crumb Cake. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Teacher Appreciation Week Thank You Card

2010-05-12T10:17:00.005-05:00

I made another Thank You card as Domino's Pizza provided lunch for the teachers and staff. I really like how this one turned out. I hope you like it too!! This card is 8 1/2 x 11, scored at 5 1/2. I used Cottage Wall DSP along with Rich Razzelberry card stock. I got to try out my new Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die. I learned how to make the Top Note bigger from one of Patty Bennett's Big Shot tutorials. Let me know what you think. Stay tuned, I will be posting some Teacher Appreciation Gifts next time.
Thanks,

WOW!! Thank You

2010-05-04T16:45:00.006-05:00

Hey! I just wanted to say Thank You for all the wonderful comments that you left about my projects. I had so much fun working on this tour both behind the scenes and also designing my projects. I realized that I had not posted much since the last tour. You know how life seems to get in the way. It wasn't that I wasn't making anything, I would just not take a picture and post it here. Well, hopefully that has changed.

It is Teacher Appreciation Week here where I live. We had their luncheon today and it was provided by Macaroni Grill. I volunteered to make the Thank you note for all the teachers and staff to sign. I wanted to do something a little different so I decided to use two sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 card stock. Let me know what you think.

I used Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie, and Sahara Sand card stock. I used some DSP from the Sweet Pea Paper Stack. Stamp sets include Vintage Vogue, Very Vintage wheel, Enjoy every moment, and Vintage Labels.

I got the idea for the layout from the Saturday Sketch Challenge 149 over at Stamping 411. This is the first challenge that I have ever participated in and I was really excited.

Thanks for looking,

2010-04-29T20:00:00.008-05:00

I would like to welcome you, the Royal Tourist, to my castle. I am so excited to be a part of this Blog Tour. I am really happy to be using the Fresh Cuts stamp set. This is the first set that I bought when I started stamping again. This stamp set coordinates with the Fresh Cuts Notes Die-Cut Cards but it is so versatile that it can be used by itself to make wonderful cards or other projects. I hope that you like what I did with it.

This first card showcases the stamp set with the die cut cards.It is such a quick and easy way to make a thank you card, thinking of you card or just about any type of card that you might need. I used Melon Mambo ink and cardstock.

This next card is probably my most favorite of all. I just love the easel cards. I used heat embossing and the spotlight technique to give this card an elegant look. I think Rich Razzleberry and Basic Black card stock go so well with each other. I used the Scallop Trim Corner Punch along with the Scallop Trim Border Punch for accents.

Bermuda Bay and Melon Mambo card stock, along with Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper were used on this next project. I don't know about you, but I always need a scratch pad on my desk. Wouldn't this be a wonderful gift for someone. Each time that they use it, they will know that you are thinking of them.

I really had fun making this 3x3 note card box and the thank you cards that go with it. I really love how the Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper coordinates with this stamp set. I took the Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive and Orchid Opulence colors from the Designer Paper and made the 3x3 thank you cards. I used the reverse masking technique and I also used the color spritzer for an added touch.

Don't forget to look for clues needed to sign up for the Big Shot Drawing. I hope that you have enjoyed looking at my samples as much as I enjoyed working on them. Have a Blessed Day and enjoy yourself on the tour.

2010-03-23T11:14:00.001-05:00

I'm on the Royal Blog Tour! It's launching April 30 through May 3. I'm so excited I've been chosen to be a Princess! I hope you'll become a Royal Tourist and ride along in a Royal Coach. Please come and visit my castle during the tour! For more information, please check out these links!

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12 Days of Holiday Sales!

2009-12-11T23:34:00.001-06:00

These might be the most exciting 12 days of December with select Big Shot dies and vinyl sheets for the Big Shot on sale! The 12 Days of Holiday Sales begin today and runs through December 22.

Some of the items introduced in this sale are new colors of Décor Elements vinyl sheets. There are 18 new colors to choose from, and they make great projects when you use them with Big Shot dies. Consider pairing the Clear Décor Elements vinyl sheets with the Tulipe Bigz die to create an etched-like design on a vase. Or use the Decorative Accent Bigz dies with the Old Olive Décor Element vinyl sheets to enhance a frame. The combination of Big Shot dies and Décor Elements vinyl sheets is sure to take your creativity to a new level!

Tell your husband!!! Shop now --- sale is only until Dec. 22nd!

Click here to view the Big Shot Specials list!

ROYAL BLOG TOUR

2009-07-25T19:00:00.003-05:00

I am so excited to be showcasing the stamp set Asian Artistry on this tour. This stamp set is a Level 2 hostess set and can be found in the new Stampin' UP! Idea Book and Catalog 2009-2010.I just love this set and I know that you will just love it too! It has such a peaceful and serene feel to it. The samples made with this set include the use of the new In Colors along with some old favorites.

This first card could be used for any occasion. I used Bermuda Bay, Green Galore and Whisper White cardstock. Bermuda Bay and Crushed Curry Markers (yes, that is right. Stampin' UP now has markers for their In Colors), and Green Galore classic ink. This card also features the new Crushed Curry Polka-Dot Ribbon (this ribbon has polka dots on one side and is plain on the other. It is like having two different ribbon choices). The technique used is Faux Silk.

This next card uses Taken with Teal and Whisper White cardstock. Inks used were Taken with Teal, Basic Gray, and Basic Black. I used the scallop punch, Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon and a Filigree Designer Brad. Don't you just love the brad? It really adds a special touch to the card. The technique used is called Depth of Field.

This next card can also be used for all occasions. I used Dusty Durango and Very Vanilla cardstock. Soft Suede, Dusty Durango and Bermuda Bay Markers were used to color the stamps. Once again, I used the new Polka Dot ribbon but this time I used it in Soft Suede. I used a Silver Jumbo Grommet to accent the ribbon.I can tell that Soft Suede is going to be a favorite color of mine and will get used often!
Remember at the beginning when I said that you would love this set? Here is another reason for you. Not only can you use this set for cards, you can also use this set for a present too. Who wouldn't love to have a set of these?

These tile coasters definitely have the WOW factor. Each coaster features a different stamp from this set. Just imagine wrapping some of that gorgeous ribbon around them and giving them as a hostess gift or a birthday gift. The list can go on and on.

Please be sure to bookmark my blog or sign up for the feed. I would also love for you to sign up for my newsletter. Each month you can read about specials, techniques and projects. Don't forget to come back on July 29th for more details on these projects.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope that you enjoy the tour.

NEW CATALOG PARTY

2009-07-25T10:32:00.005-05:00

Hey,
I had a new catalog party last night for my customers. We had a great time. Everyone loved the new catalog. Here are a couple of the projects that we made.
This first card is a direct case from one of our own Blog Queens, Patty Bennett
I love the new Medallion stamp.

We also made a corner bookmark using Melon Mambo ink, cardstock and ribbon. We used the Circle Circus stamp set. There are so many examples of this out there but I followed the directions from Barb Mullikin.

I hope you enjoyed these. Don't forget about the ROYAL BLOG TOUR starting tomorrow.
Hope to see you soon.
Thanks,

NEW IN COLORS / NEW DEAL OF THE WEEK

2009-07-13T21:28:00.005-05:00

Hey,
I wanted to share with you a card that I made for a swap that I am in. This month's theme is Birthday. I got the idea from a friend of mine, Suzanne Rhyne, who sent me a Christmas card that was a gift card holder. I loved it so much that I decided to case it but made it into a Birthday card.

Thanks, Suzanne!

I used Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, and Razzleberry Lemonade DSP. The stamp set featured is Crazy for Cupcakes ( which I just love!!) and colored with the new In Color Markers. I also used the new Modern Label Punch. I hope that you like it.

Now for the Deal of the Week:

If you are interested in any of the items above and would like to place an order, you can access my Stampin' Up website from my blog.

Thanks,

ROYAL BLOG TOUR

2009-07-09T08:00:00.002-05:00

Be sure to sign up to ride our next ROYAL BLOG TOUR

I am very excited to announce that our blog tour is only a few weeks away and the team is hoping to bring you a fantastic tour of creativity and fun! If you haven't signed up to ride the tour yet, you should stop by the blog as we have posted some fantastic interviews of some of your favorite stampers! There will be more to come and lots of surprises, so make sure you sign up to follow the blog today!

INTERVIEWS ARE NOW ON THE ROYAL BLOG TOUR BLOG

2009-07-08T19:49:00.003-05:00

Hey,
I would like everyone to check out the The Royal Blog Tour blog. We have interviews posted of the Honorary Queens, The Queen of all Blog Tour Queens and the people behind the scenes of the blog tour. I really enjoyed reading these interviews and feel like I know these people. It has made going to their blogs and looking at their work more personal to me.

Thanks,

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

2009-07-04T12:56:00.002-05:00

Hey,
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy and safe 4th of July. We decided to go to the beach (reason for no posts) and I can't wait to watch the fireworks over the ocean.
I will have some new projects next week so come check them out!

TODAY IS THE DAY!!

2009-07-01T21:24:00.005-05:00

Today is the day that we have all been waiting for. The release of the new catalog.
I have a lot of exciting things planned so please be sure to check back and see what is going on.
I wanted to show you a card that I made in celebration of today. I am showcasing this stamp set for the blog tour that is coming up at the end of the month. I just couldn't wait so I thought I would give you a sneak peak now.
I used the Asian Artistry Level 2 Hostess set, Rich Razzelberry, Melon Mambo and Whisper White cardstock. I also used the new Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon. Check out the new Modern Label Punch!
See you soon.