Birthday Card for My Mom/ Tarjeta de Cumpleanos para Mi Mama

 

My mom’s birthday was yesterday so I made a card fitting for her:  pretty and fun! 

I used the chalk pastels to decorate the cake and light the candles.  The pastels are so versatile…you can use them wet for a bold look or dry for a more subtle look.  You can also use the pastels in a technique called poppin’ pastels.  I will be posting an example of this soon, but I won’t post until after the club meeting—I don’t want to spoil the mystery of the projects for club members :). 

TIP:  The border around the birthday cake is created using the scallop trim border and scallop trim corner punches.  To see more information on these punches see this post with a video tutorial on using the punches.

Supplies:
Paper:  Taken with Teal, Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink,
Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack   117161   Price: $24.95

Punches: 
Scallop Trim Border Punch   118402   FREE Sale-A-Bration set
Scallop Trim Corner Punch   118870  Price: $9.95
1-1/4 Inch Circle Punch     104403   Price: $15.95
1-3/8 Inch Circle Punch     104401     Price: $15.95

 

Embellishments:
Sweet Pea Stitched Felt    117266    Price: $7.95

 

 

 

 

Stamps (sellos):  
Birthday Bliss 115442 $15.95                               

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Moments - Clear-Mount  119125   FREE Sale-A-Bration set

Happy Moments – Wood mount 118664
FREE Sale-A-Bration set

 

 

 

 

 

Momentos Felices 118683
Gratis Sale-A-Bration set

Momentos Felices - Clear-Mount Stamp  119149
Gratis Sale-A-Bration set

 

 

 

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Cutting Fabric with Big Shot Dies; Quilt Square

 

Isn’t this quilt square gorgeous?  It was created using the Big Shot and dies.

The Big Shot is a must-have for every crafter. No matter what types of projects you enjoy creating, the Big Shot will save you time by cutting those intricate shapes in a snap!

 

There are a lot of different uses for the Big Shot and fabric, take a look at this post from Stampin’ Up! co-founder and CEO, Shelli Gardner.  Scroll towards the bottom of the post for the fabric projects.

 If you would like the materials and instructions to make this quilt square, email me or leave a comment at the bottom of this post and I’ll send you the instructions.

 

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Video Tutorial from Stampin’ Up! for Borders and Corner Punches

Stampin’ Up! has created a very useful video tutorial for the border and corner punches; check it out (stamp club members: this is a little different than what I showed you):

Also, you can find specific sizes of cardstock that work easily with the two coordinating punches by visiting the great tutorial on Gretchen Barron’s blog.

See one of my cards that showcases the Scallop Trim Border and Corner punches in this post.

Pinking Hearts Border Punch 117649 Price: $15.95
Pinking Hearts Corner Punch 118072 Price: $9.95

Scallop Trim Corner Punch 118870 Price: $9.95
Scallop Trim Border 118402 Sale-A-Bration FREE with $50 order

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Occasions Mini Cards / Tarjetas de Occasions Mini

I love the new Occasions Mini Catalog and this card show some of my favorite products.

I used the Scallop Trim Corner punch on the corners first, then I used the Sale-A-Bration Scallop Trim Border Punch The border punch is so beautiful and has a coordinating corner punch. These make such a great border all the way around the cardstock.

Check out this post for more information on the border punches.

The flowers are new in the Occasions Mini (Sweet Pea Stitched Felt 117266 Price: $7.95). This package comes with 52 pieces of flowers and leaves.

Both designs of Designer Series paper are from the new, HUGE stack of DSP (Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack 117161 Price: $24.95). It comes with 48 sheets total (2 each of 24 double sided)

This lovely bird and leaves are punched using the newly designed punch (2 Step Bird Punch 117191 Price: $15.95). I created a highlight by punching the bird twice once in Taken with Teal, then with So Saffron; then layering the So Saffron under the Teal. The little berries are from the Stitched felt (Sweet Pea Stitched Felt 117266 Price: $7.95). The DSP is also from the fabulous Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack (117161 $24.95)

TIP: Use the Designer Series Paper as your guide to coordinating colors. For both of these cards I used the DSP as my color inspiration and let the Taken with Teal pop.

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Amelia loves Sale A Bration

It is always exciting to get a box from Stampin’ Up!, and when the box is full of Sale-A-Bration toys it’s even better.  As you can see from the photos, I’m not the only one who gets excited—Amelia loves it when I get a box of Stampin’ Up! stuff to play with.

Sale-A-Bration is a great time to get FREE stamps and accessories. 

Do you want FREE Stamps, paper or punches?

Get a free Sale-A-Bration item when you:

• Place a $50 Order
  • Free item for each $50 order (order $100, get 2 free items; order $150, get 3 items; etc.).
  • Choose from stamp sets, Designer Series Paper or a punch.
  • This Sale-A-Bration event gives you more products that ever before. With each $50 purchase, you can earn one of the Idea Book & Catalog wood-mount sets valued at $15.95 and under (see chart in back of Sale-A-Bration catalog).  Spend another $50 and you can choose a second set.  You must use the order number listed in the SAB catalog to get it for free.
• Hold a Workshop of at Least $300
  • The free item is in addition to the generous hostess benefits.
  • Don’t want to hold a workshop?  Place an order--if you place a $300 order you would get SEVEN free products.
• Join Stampin' Up! as a Demonstrator / Demonstradora
  • Start your own business during Sale-A-Bration and earn extra money as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.  Choose either our standard Starter Kit or our Digital+ Starter Kit—both at a 15 percent discount.  Plus, you’ll receive a free stamp set valued at $47.95 or less!

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Helping Haiti

Help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12. From now until February 28, 2010, Stampin' Up! will set aside $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set and donate it to the American Red Cross' Haiti Relief and Development Fund.

The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. Help make a difference in the lives of the Haitian people.

I {Heart} Hearts – clear-mount (block D recommended) 118571 $18.95
I {Heart} Hearts – wood-mount 117010 $26.95

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In the past, when terrorists attacked the Twin Towers, when a tsunami struck Indonesia, when a hurricane destroyed New Orleans, and when wildfires ravaged Australia, Stampin′ Up! stepped forward and showed their commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. And now Stampin' Up! is showing that same care in Haiti. Just another of the thousands of reasons why I love this company so much!

The corporate team of Stampin' Up! has already been getting to work with the relief effort. In addition to donating a portion of sales, Stampin' Up! bought supplies for 5,000 hygiene kits to be sent to the Haitian people. See how they turn the Stampin' Up! Distribution Center into a huge assembly line.


Click for more info on this from Shelli Gardner (CEO of Stampin Up)

Thank you for your love and support. Together we will make a difference.

Amanda

Heart Treat Cups

Just in time for Valentine's Day, our new Heart Treat Cups coordinate perfectly with the Sweetheart stamp set and the Full Heart punch. check out these fun products and book your Valentine's-themed workshop!

While the new Heart Treat Cups are ideal for Valentine's Day, they are also perfect for many other occasions including Mother's Day, wedding and bridal shower favors, anniversary cards, or just simple projects that show you care.

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