March Stamp Shoppe teaser!

Hello... Spring?  Can you hear us calling?  I'm not sure about you, but I'm ready to feel some sweet sunshine kissing my face!  And this nice winter pallor that I've got goin' on has lost it's appeal (blaghhh!)

Anywho... I'm looking ahead to the March Stamp Shoppe and some super fun spring inspired cards to help me perk up!  Here is a peak at one of the 6 cards we'll be making...

Fri. Mar. 11th: 6:30-9:30
-or-
Sat. Mar. 12th: 10am -1pm

Make 6 cards for $15 or FREE with a $20 purchase

Click here for all the juicy details (location, other pics, etc.) Remember... Bring a friend that has never stamped with me before, you'll make a second set of this month's cards for FREE!

This is the last Stamp Shoppe during Sale-A-Bration.  Don't miss your chance to earn exciting, limited time stamp sets and accessories!

Two Design Helpful Hints

When making the three cards on the left, I discovered a couple of tips that I'd like to share. I'm a big advocate for figuring out how to find multiple uses for any one item.  You'll be delighted to see what the Decorative Label Punch can do for you! Read on to learn more...

The 'star' items in this post are, in my opinion, must have's for your stampin' stash!
Decorative Label Punch (120907) & Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Click here to order products in this post or anything that floats your boat from my Stampin' Up! website!

Clearly for You Comparison

I'm a huge fan of the Rich Razzleberry card with Windowpanes that I previously posted.  I used that card as inspiration for a quicker 'thank you' note for my Feb. workshops.  See what came to life? See the little photo diagram in my last post.

Supply List:
Card Stock: Night of Navy (100867), Crumb Cake (120953), Whisper White (100730)

Ink: Night of Navy (102977)
Stamps: Clearly for You (w: 121911, c: 121976)
Sassy Extras: Beveled Windowpanes (121881), Night of Navy 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
(119773), Glimmer Basic Brads (121003), Decorative Label Punch (120907)
Tools to Get the Job Done Right: Snail Adhesive (104332), Bone Folder (102300), Dimensionals (104430), Big Shot (113439), Finial Press Embossing Folder (115963)

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Rich Razzleberry with Bevel Windowpane

I should be a tad bit more reserved when describing this card because it truly presents am elegant feel when you see it in person.  Yet, I really just want to say... COOL BEANS!

First, the Rich Razzleberry color is classy and 'rich'.  Second, the Finial Press Embossing folder presents that elegant feel that I mentioned.  Then there's the new Beveled Windowpanes and the Decorative Label Punch, the paper daisy and the Clearly for Your Stamps... oh how I could go on and on!

Here's the supply list for the card.  Note that each of the embellishments come with a sizable quantity so that you can duplicate this card over and over or make a change up as you'll see in my next post. 

Card Stock: Rich Razzleberry (115316), Crumb Cake (120953), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: Crumb Cake Stampin' Write Marker (120967), Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink (115658), Jet Black Stazon (101406)
Stamp Set: Clearly for You (wood: 121911, clear: 121976)
Sassy Extras: Beveled Windowpanes (121881), Rich Razzleberry 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (119774), Paper Daisies (119243), Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144), Decorative Label Punch (120907), Finial Press Embossing Folder (115963)
Tools to Get the Job Done Right: Snail Adhesive (104332), Bone Folder (102300), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Big Shot (113439), Aqua Painter (103954)

Scrapbooking at the March Stamp Shoppe

The March Stamp Shoppe is open for scrapbooking!  Make (3) full size 12x12 pages for only $20 or FREE with a $25 purchase.

All of the supplies and materials are provided for you, making it incredibly easy to make your pages.

This month features two equally wonderful themes, yet with a very different feel.  The first photo shown uses the Springtime Vintage collection.  Next month, you'll have the opportunity to make the facing page.  The second page shown utilizes the fun Sale-A-Bration designer series paper and accessories. 

Here's a little design note for you regarding the Sale-A-Bration Pages from Aly Schilling (she designed the pages for us this month...
"Here's a sneak peek at the pages for March - you'll make a total of 3, 12x12 Layouts (3rd page not shown)!
The "Lucky" layout has been designed to be extremely versatile. While we didn't want to ignore St. Patrick's Day - we recognize that not everyone has photos from the day to scrapbook. So - the whole alphabet stamp set will be available to you - instead of stamping "Lucky" you can stamp any word! Additionally, the shamrocks can easily be changed to flowers - a flower punch will also be out for your use if you would prefer to use that. Just 2 simple changes and voila - you have an "every day" page that is simply cheerful, bright and fun!"

March Stamp Shoppe: Fri. March 11th.  6:30-9:30pm -or- Sat. March 12th. 10am-1pm.
Location: Trinity Communion Church. 759 Winona Blvd in W. Irondequoit (near the zoo)
RSVP: by Thurs. March 10th at noon to dotdesigns@hotmail.com. 
FREE CARDS: Bring a friend that has not stamped with me before and you'll make a set of cards (from this month's Stamp Shoppe) for FREE!

Click here for additional details about Stamp Shoppe

Vintage Black & White Bliss

Featuring... drum roll please...
The Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set... BLISS!  

The colors are basic.  The textures are a cool combo of super simple and a touch of flair.  The embellishments are full of femine delight.  I just love it... this little sassy girl is one cool vintage inspired beauty!

Supply List:

Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Basic Black (121045)

Designer Series Paper: First Edition (121878),

Ink: Basic Black Classic Ink (101179)

Stamp Set: Bliss (wood: 121851, clear: 123217)

Sassy Extras: Adornments (121879), BasicBlack Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (115615), Basic Black 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (115605)

Tools to get the job done right!: SNAIL adhesive (104332), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Paper Snips (103579), Bone Folder (102300)

Birthday KISS: Keep it Simple, Sister Card!

Whoa - this was one super quick KISS card, for sure!  KISS cards (Keep, It Simple, Sister) are designed to share your sentiment simply and quickly while using only a few supplies.  In fact, it took me longer to gather my supplies than it did to crank out this little ditty! Card size = 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" and fits the medium SU! envelopes (107301) nicely. 

Supply List:
Card Stock: Peach Parfait (119794), Pear Pizzazz (119795), Whisper White texture paper (119958)
DSP: In Color Designer Series Paper Pack (hostess level 1: 121028)
Stamp Set: Bring on the Cake (wm: 121899 cm: 121958)
Ink: Stazon (101406). Peach Parfait Stampin' Write Marker (119801)
Sassy Extras: Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon (119265), Scallop Edge Border (119882), SNAIL Adhesive (104332)

To order these supplies or any SU! products please visit my website 24/7 by clicking on this link. 

'For You' featuring The Punch Bunch

Oh dear... I didn't realize that this pic is a tad crooked - sorry bout that.  Just tilt your head for a minute! 

This nice and easy 'For You' card is featuring the current Sale-A-Bration stamp set called Punch Bunch.  This set is delightfully cool as every image coordinates with a punch; making the card clean, concise and super fun!

Supply List:
Card Stock: Whisper White (100730), Pretty In Pink (100459), Early Espresso (119686)
Designer Paper: Pawsitively Paws (117396)
Markers: Early Espresso (119680), Pretty In Pink (100045), So Saffron (105114)
Sassy Extras: Rhinestone Jewels (119246), 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Extra Large Punch (119854), Scallop Edge Border (119882), Early Espresso 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (120931), Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL adhesive (104332)

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KISS: In Color Butterflies!

Here's another KISS card!  My Keep It Simple, Sister design is simple and pretty. 

I made this 4-1/4" x 4 1/4" square card to fit nicely into a medium size SU! envelope.  I decided to pull from the In Color Collection of colors and chose Pear Pizazz and Blushing Bride for the soft gentle hues.  I'm also digging the textures and designs on the butterflies AND they are incredibly easy to make thanks to my Big Shot.  I only had 8 things on my work table when I made this little ditty!

Supply List:
Card Stock: Pear Pizzazz (119795), Blushing Bride (119796)
Stamp Set: Your A Gem (wood: 122268, Clear 122270)
Ink: Early Espresso Classic Ink (119670)
Awesome Add-ons: Big Shot Machine (113439), Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die (118138), SNAIL (104332), Rhinestone Jewels (119246)

Here's the Beautiful Wings Die!
The textures make all the difference...

You could bend the wings up for a little added dimension if you'd lke...

Learn more about the In Color Collection and how these colors take the guess work our of making cards.

Click here to order these items or any SU! products through my website 24/7! 

February Stamp Shoppe Project Sneak Peak!

February Stamp Shoppe promises a beautiful selection of cards for a variety of occasions.  A few tucks here, a number scallops there and an exciting mix of colors offers countless opportunities to learn and play!

Make 6 cards for $15 or FREE with a $20 order.Bring a friend that hasn't stamped with me before and make another set of the 6 cards for FREE!

Friday, Feb 11: 6:30 - 9:30pm -or- Sat. Feb. 12: 10am-1pmTrinity Communion Church in W. Irondequoit.

759 Winona Blvd.  14617

*RSVP today to dotdesigns@hotmail.com or call 507-2435*

NEW for this month!!  I will be bringing my Booking Basket to the Stamp Shoppe.  Book a workshop during Sale-A-Bration (now thru March 31) and choose any item out of my Booking Basket!

What will you find in the Booking Basket?  Brand new (or some very gently used) Retired Stamp Sets, Ink and Paper Bundles and Accessory Packs to make you jump for joy!

EXTRA BOOKING BONUS!!

I just had a number of dates open up during February Recess (2/18, 2/21, 2/22, 2/23, 2/24 and 2/25).  Every hostess during that time frame will receive any SALE-A-BRATION item of their choice for FREE from me. There are over 50 awesome items to choose from and that's in addition to exciting hostess benefits that you already receive!

Click here to learn more about Sale-A-Bration and the FREE goodies that you can earn

Ribbon Flair!

I'm just crazy over this little 'ole card!  So feminine with a touch of 'look at me!' flair...

I was inspired by Erika Cerwin of Pink Buckaroo Designs and borrow her design. Her sassy spirit shines through her work and the way this little lady can use ribbon makes me envious!  Additionally, thanks to the Stampin' Up! Color Coach, I had absolutely no fear when it came to matching up these colors.  And... may I say that I may never had the confidence to partner Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie and Tempting Turquoise; nope, never in a million years.  Yet, I love the results and want to dance a jig!

I'm also so pleased to tell you that I used a small handful of items to create this beauty.  oh la la!

Here's the supply list...

• Cards Stock: Rich Razzleberry (115316), Whisper White (100730), Pumpkin Pie (105117)
• Sew Suite Stamp Set (122009)
• Ink: Rich Razzleberry (115658), Tempting Turquoise (100814)
• Sassy extras: Pumpkin Pie 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (115616), Rhinestone Jewels (119246), Dotted Scallop Border Punch (119275), SNAIL adhesive (104332)

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