Happy Hoidays!!!

Here is a pic of one of the Christmas cards I made for the Holiday season this year..

Stamps: Dasher, Teen Tiny Wishes

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Ivory, DSP Newsprint

Other: Black taffeta Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Vintage wallpaper Embossing folder, 2 1/2 Circle punch

November Workshop

IF you are missing a workshop in November, here is what me made!! We did 3 gift tags. Using a variety of the many great punch Stampin Up has to offer! These use the "Tags till Christmas" stamp set! IT's part of the Holiday bundles sale!! LOVE IT!

We also made this fun Christmas card with a "different" way of opening. I LOVE this hostess stamp set too! Level one in the Mini catalog! SUPER CUTE!

Stamps: Northern Hearts, Hostess

INK: Wild Wasabi-Chocolate Chip & Wild Wasabi markers-to color stamp

Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip

Tools: Big shot, vintage wallpaper embossing folder, Northern Flurry embossing folder, X-lg Decorative Label punch
Other: Very Vanilla taffeta ribbon

Spooky, Polished Stone

Remember what we learned in our September Workshops??? Here is a little pic reminder... Well, use it for Halloween!!!

I also learned you can apply MORE color after the image in staz on has dried, and it won't wreck it! This made it easier to add more of the mustard color to the moon in this image. Sure is fun to make a spooky skyscape!

Stamps: House of Haunts
Ink: Staz on Black
Cardstock: Elegant eggplant, Basic Black, and Glossy white
Tools: Big shot, and vintage wallpaper embossing folder
Other: Polished stone technique, Alcohol, ink refills, Pumpkin Pie 5/8 Ribbon

Holidays are Coming Card Class!!

Saturday, October 23rd, 2PM

My House!

Fee: $35

Includes the "Seasonal Sentiments" Stamp set, (wood mount) and all the supplies to create 10 greeting cards. You will make 2 each of the 5 shown.

Reserve your Spot by Oct 12th!! You MUST reserve a spot to attend.

Halloween Treats!

Aren't these the cutest!?!? I just love this new die! You can put all kinds of little goodies in them. Featured in the new Mini catalog, called The Candy Wrapper die. I had lots of fun using a bunch of different punches, wheels and stamps to decorate them. FUN!!

Ink: Staz on Black

Stamps: Greeting card kids, Halloween Hoot

Cardstock: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, white, Artichoke, DSP-Regals stack

Other: Bigshot, vintage wall paper embossing folder, Blender pens used with ink pads to watercolor, Sm oval punch, and the Spiral border punch

What'd you miss at the Open House???

Making this fabulous Card of course, but here it is for you to see!!! I know it is hard to make it to any event held in the summer time. We used the new Elegant lines embossing folder, and couple punches, some new ribbon and the In Color Pear Pizzazz, greeting from the Hostess set, Occasional Quotes, and Wah-La!! A super cute Birthday card! Below is another variation of the same concept.

Thank you to all the guests that were able to come, it was sure a fun night! Congrats to Bonnie for winning the door prize too!!

Happy Stampin!!!

Feeling Scrappy!?!? LOL!!

New scrapbook kits get me all excited to scrap!! Especially if I have new photos too. ANd if you didn't notice yet, I LOVE texture embossing folders!! I use them all the time now. THis page is of my baby in the morning right after she woke up! She is always happy.. Unlike me, who really doesn't like getting out of bed too early... But when you get to see this cute little face, it makes it SO WORTH IT!!!

I used the Love Birds scrapbook kit, and almost every embossing folder I own from Stampin up!! AND lots of punches too! The new Jewels Basics are wonderful too!! The come in Pearl and Rhinestone. LOVE LOVE LOVE them! Fast and Easy way to spice up any project. Happy Scrappin' Friends!!

Birthday Wishes-New color Daffodil Delight

I made this card for my good friend Kim for her Birthday.. Actually I made 2, so I could keep one too! I love our stamp sets that have coordinating punches, makes is so easy and quick to whip up a card!

Stamps: Punch Potpourri (hostess level 1), Occasional Quotes (hostess level 3), & Baroque Motifs
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, and White
Ink: Black , and Daffodil Delight
Tools: Bigshot, Final Press embossing folder, Full heart punch, 2-step Bird punch, and dotted scallop ribbon border punch.

Card of Hope

Sometimes we have to make cards for things that aren't so happy... My Mom was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and I wanted to make her a card... In PINK!! This got me thinking, that I should really be making more cards to donate to hospitals, send to troops, and just to drop in on someone fighting any one of lifes many battles... We all remember to send out cards for the happy events in life, but we shouldn't forget to let someone know when we appreciate them or miss them, or just to let them know we are thinking about them, wishing them well, or praying for them...This is the card that might mean the most to them, after all we all like a little fun mail any day of the year :)

Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers, Ribbon of Hope, I (heart) hearts
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose
Ink: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink
Tools: Xlarge Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4 in. circle punch, Bigshot and polka dot embossing folder
Other: Regal Rose 5/8 grosgrain (discontinued)

2-step Owl Punch~Cards

BOY, can you tell summer is a busy time for me!! I'm sorry I haven't been blogging.. But with School almost here, I will have more time for stamping soon!! I have recently gotten my first order out of the NEW Catalog! If you haven't seen it yet, click on the catalog pic on the left of the screen and it will take you right to the online one. Also remember, my website has all the latest stampin News, so be sure to check it out!

So, I Think this New Owl punch is super CUTE!! AND you can make cards with out even using the owl part! This first card is proof of that! Plus the new colors are making me so excited to get stampin!!






Stamps: "friends"- Just believe set
Ink: Early Expresso
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Early Expresso, Marina Mist, Crumb Cake (kraft), and More Mustard
Tools: Polka dot embossing folder, Mat Pack, and paper piercer, Owl Punch
Other: Jewels basic, and Mini Library clips

Stamps: Occasional Quotes (hostess) & Teahouse background stamp
Cardstock: Marina Mist, Early Expresso, Crumb Cake, More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler, White
Ink: Marina Mist & Early Expresso
Tools: Owl Punch, Designer Label punch, scallop edge border punch and large oval punch
Other: Polka dot embossing folder, Early Expresso 1/8 taffeta ribbon

Happy Stampin ladies, I promise to blog more often :) I've got TONS of ideas swarming my head, wonder what I will come up with next!?!?

A Time for Change...

It's Time for an Update at Stampin Up!! An update with COLORS, that is!!!! At first I was a little sad to hear the news, but now I am JUST EXCITED!! Stampin Up is doing a Color Renovation! They are "remodeling" their color families! As the chart above shows, there will now be 4 color families, with 10 colors each. Plus 5 new in colors a year that will be with us for two years, instead of just one! As with any change, this also means there will be a bunch of retiring colors, 5 NEW colors, and 10 returning past In Colors! HOW EXCITING is THAT!! All this change is coming with the upcoming New Catalog in July! So you have time to get stocked up on your favorite retiring colors (which I will list below)! Thank you Stampin' Up! for keeping your colors and products hip and up to date!!

Retiring Colors:

Almost Amethyst - Apricot Appeal

Ballet Blue - Barely Banana

Blush Blossom (marker will still be available)

Bordering Blue - Brilliant Blue

Cameo Coral - Close to Cocoa

Creamy Carmel - Gable Green

Glorious Green - Going Grey

Green Galore - Handsome Hunter

Lavender Lace - Lovely Lilac

Mellow Moss - Only Orange

Orchid Opulence - Pale Plum

Pink Passion - Pixie Pink

Really Rust - Ruby Red

Sage Shadow - Summer Sun

Taken with Teal - YoYo Yellow

Brocade Blue

Returning In Colors:

Pink Pirouette - Melon Mambo

Rich Razzleberry - Pacific Point

Baja Breeze - Wild Wasabi

River Rock - Tangerine Tango

Riding Hood Red - Soft Suede

PLUS there will be 5 NEW COLORS Too!!! YIPPY!!

Sweet Pea felt..

One of my favorite products in the current Mini catalog, is these stitched felf flowers! THey are just SO CUTE! And I LOVE the colors!! Here is a VERY simple card! I don't even feel the need to explain a thing!! LOL!

Simply Scrappin!!

Do you have some of those Stampin Up Simply Scrappin kits hanging around?? Well, get them out and use them!! For these two layouts I used the new digital software, and copied the designs with "real" products.. YES they coordinate that well!! Fun!! Design on your computer, then make them! Happy Scrappin All!

Vintage Spring Card Class!!

The class includes a yummy snack, the clear mount "well scripted" stamp set and all the supplies to make 2 of each of the 5 cards shown above. If you prefer wood mount set, just let me know, see fee.

2 sessions available, limited to 10 each class, Classes will be held at my home.

Friday, March 19th 7-9:30PM or
Saturday, March 20th 2-4:30 PM

Fee: Clear mount set : $30
Wood Mount set: $35

You must pre-regisiter for this class by Tuesday March 9th! Sign up today!! All the supplies will be pre-cut. You get to stamp and assemble!! FUN FUN!!!

Happy Stampin!!
~JoNi

Get Punchin"!!

Here's a couple cards using mostly punches!!


Card #1

Stamps: SAB Vintage labels-greeting

Ink: Choc Chip

Cardstock: Choc Chip, Kraft & To the Nines background paper

Tools & Such: Scallop border punch, Scallop trim border punch (SAB), X-lg 2-step Bird punch, Scallop square punch, and 1 3/8 square punch

It is almost March :)

Card #2

Stamps : Pinch Proof (discontinued)

Ink: Garden Green

Cardstock: Garden Green, Summer Sun, Really Rust, Blush Blossom, & Ivory

Tools & Such: Bigshot and polka dot Folder, Word Window punch (hat brim), Scallop Circle punch (beard), 1 3/8 circle punch (face), 1/2 circle (nose & punch out clover), Small tag punch (hat) 3 yellow brads (not SU)

Watercolor Crayons...

I resently demonstrated watercolor crayons at my Feb workshops. Here are a few of the cards I have made with them:


Card #1

Stamps: Hostess level 2 Asian Artistry & SAB Vintage Labels (greeting)

Ink: Staz on black

Cardstock: Choc chip, watercolor paper, Kraft, To the Nines background paper

Tools & Such: earth elements watercolor crayons, paint brush and water, BigShot and polka dot folder, rich regals brads, and choc chip taffeta ribbon

For this card, I colored the image witht he crayons, and used a wet paint brush to blend the crayon, give it a water color painted look!

Card#2

Stamps: Hostess Level #2 Asian Artisty & SAB Vintage Labels (greeting)

Ink: Staz on Black, and ruby red

Cardstock: Old Olive, Ruby Red, and watercolor paper

Tools & Such: Earth Elements watercolor crayons, SAB- Scallop trim border punch, Ticket corner punch, rich regals brads, blender pen, BigShot and polka dot folder

I colored the image with the crayons and used blender pens to blend and shade.. Blender pens give you more control of the "painted" look.


Card #3

Stamps: Upsy Daisy

Ink: Choc. Chip

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Choc Chip, White, Choc Chip designer series background paper

Tools & Such: SAB- scallop trim border punch, Polka dot ribbon, Regals & Earth watercolor crayons, spritz spray bottle of water

For this card you color right on your stamp with the watercolor crayons, then lightly spritz with water, and stamp on cardstock. Very pretty effect!!



Water color crayons make beautiful cards!! Have fun with them!!

Special BIG 3-0 Birthday card for my Hubby

I wanted to make a "FUN" card for my hubby's 30th Birthday! So I found this template on a blog I read: http://stampowl.blogspot.com/2008/01/panty-template.html. He LOVED this card! He even brought it to work to show off :) This would make a great valentine too! Or showing a girlfriend some "support" type card! All the supplies used are Stampin Up of course!! The first pic shows the front and back of the card I made my hubby!

Stamps: I (heart) Hearts
Cardstock: Blush blossom, Bridesmaid Specialty Paper, Real Red
Ink: Real Red
Tools: SAB Scallop Trim Border
Other: Stampin dimensionals to make the cups stick up a little, and a half ivory pearl out of the pretties kit.

Occasions Mini Catalog

Here's a couple more cards for you!! These two sets were my favorites of those offered in the new mini catalog, I just love the vintage style!!

Card#1

Stamps: Vintage Vogue

CardStock: Pretty in Pink, Black, White, Night & Day background paper (disc)
Ink: Pretty in Pink, & basic Black, basic black marker to color (friends)

Tools: Scallop trim border punch (SAB)

Other: Pretty pink taffeta ribbon, rhinestone brad, stampin dimensionals

Details :

Card #2:
Stamps: Vintage Vogue & Messages for Mom
Cardstock: Old Olive, Rose Red, Vanilla
Ink: Old Olive, Rose Red, Choc Chip
Tools: Paper Piercing tool, Big Shot, top note die, Scissors to distress the paper edge
Other: Rhinestone brads

Valentines for your Sweetie!!

That day of Love is just around the corner!! Thought I better get some new samples for you to see!!! The new Occasions mini catalog has a new heart stamp set I just love!! I (heart) Hearts!! And each set that is sold, Stampin Up will donate $2 to the Haitian Relief fund, red cross!! How great is that!! I have posted a link to the left on my page, just click to see the details, and stamp set! I actually just added several links on to the left, for all the current catalogs! And of course, shop my website by clicking the top link! Alright.. On to the samples!!

As a demonstrator, I have a new outlet of ideas available to me from Stampin Up, stampin connections!! It was used to inspire parts of these cards!!

Very Thankful Stamp set is the Ronald McDonald house set for this SU year. That means for each set sold, SU donates $2!! It has 4 stamps, and the turtle one is my favorite! Thought it was perfect for a Valentine or 2!

Card #1:
Stamps: Very Thankful, Spot On Jumbo wheel (disc), I (heart) Hearts, and Define your Life
Cardstock: White, Old Olive, Real Red & Choc Chip & Hostess Level 1- designer series paper pack
Ink: Old Olive, staz on black, Real red & Choc Chip markers (for the definition & image) Old Olive, Real read, going grey markers for image, Going grey ink pad & blender pen for shadowing
Tools: Scallop edge punch & Heart to Heart punch
Other: Stampin Dimensionals & Choc Chip double stitched ribbon, gluedots

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Card #2

Stamps: I (heart) Hearts, Sweetheart, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Cardstock: Choc Chip, Real Red, White & Hostess level 1- designer series paper pack
Ink: Real Red, Choc Chip
Tools: Big Shot, Top Note die, Full Heart Punch, heart to heart punch
Other: Red 5/8 Grosgrain ribbon, heart treat cups & CANDY!!



Card#3
Stamps:Very Thankful
Ink: Staz On Black, old olive, real read, going grey, & Choc chip with blender pen to color image
Cardstock: Old Olive, Choc Chip, Kraft, White, And Hostess Level 1- designer series paper
Tools: Big shot, Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder, Scallop Edge punch, corner rounder punch
Other: Linen Thread, Kraft Corduroy button, Sewing maching, zigzag stitch, gluedots & stampin dimensionals


Card#4
Stamps: Under the Stars, I (heart) Hearts, Teeny Tiny Wishes
CardStock: Real Red, Kraft, Cho Chip & Hostess Level 1-designer series paper
Ink: Choc Chip, Staz on Black, blender pen & choc chip to color bear
Tools: Heart to heart punch, Modern Label punch, paper piercing tool
Other: linen thread, 1/4 choc chip grosgrain ribbon, glue dots and stampin dimensionals