Criss-Cross, Applesauce!

This is a criss-cross card -- I followed the directions on THIS Splitcoast Stampers Tutorial. Fun cards to make -- and a great way to show off patterned paper and the matching stamps. I made these two last night for a pair of adorable preschool teachers named Ms. Joan and Ms. Anne. They have let Sophia spend the morning in their class three times during her track out. So I made these gift card holders for their beverage store of choice -- Starbucks! Criss-Cross Applesauce as we say at circle time.........

Stamp Set: In the Spotlight
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Patterned Paper: Cutie Pie
Ink: Purely Pomegranate, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery
Accessories: Rhinestone Ice Brad, Soft Subtles Brad, Tab Punch,Slit Punch Purely Pomegranate Stitched Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

September Stamping!

Here's what we will be making at the September Stamper's Club Meeting.

*One 12 x 12 Scrapbook Layout ready for Halloween photos

*One coordinating Halloween card

*A "Christmas" card with a winter theme and a bit of sparkle and bling

The card technique for your technique ring is "heat embossing" -- that's what we'll be doing to the branches on the Christmas Card.

See you there!

A Birthday Doodle!

Here's a birthday card for Super Stamper (and Sister-in-law) Lori. She is an "Earth Elements" girl so we fixed her up a little something from the other color families.

Have a great day, Lori!

Stamp Sets: Doodle This, Party Punch
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Black Staz-on, Whisper White Craft, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Ice Rhinestone Brad, White Embossing Powder, Designer Label Punch, Black Grosgrain, Aquapainter

It's a Stampin' Up! Fall Frenzy!

Make a $30.00 Stampin' Up! purchase this month and select one of six popular sets for 30% off. Spend 30 -- get 30. Read all about it here!

The sale sets include Halloween, Thanksgiving, Fall and Back to School choices. Now's the time to pick up one (or two or three or more...).