Please Join Me....

Please join my group on facebook!  I am much better at updating that page than I am my blog, simply because I can do that from my phone!  Here is the link:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/180240371999996/?ref=ts&fref=ts but if for some reason it doesn't take you there, the name of the group is Laurie's Stampin' Sistahs.

There are many exciting things going on with Stampin' Up already in this new year!  It is the company's 25th anniversary and I think it is gonna be rockin!  They have already announced a new stamp set for men, a monthly stamp kit by mail and some new single stamps! 

If you don't have your own consultant, feel free to browse my consultant site here:Laurie Hines/Consultant Website.

Thanks a bunch and happy stamping!
Laurie

Preview for Stamp Club/Camp

I still have a few open seats left for Stamp Camp/Club on January 25th.  If you would like to join us for a night of fun and creativity, please contact me!  

This is a preview of one of the cute little projects we will be completing at camp!  This project uses one of the new stamp sets from the Spring catalog.  This set is called Oh, Whale (item # 129129 or 129132) and is $22.95 for wood or $16.95 for clear.  I used this set along with our new Happy Whale Clearlit Die (#129403, $7.50).  

Thanks for looking!

Laurie

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Going, Going, Gone

The retiring stamps list came out today for Stampin Up! Woo Hoo!! That can only mean one thing......a new catalog is coming soon!!

Get your favorites today before they are gone!

Accessories that are retiring will be listed soon!

To order, click on the link on the right of the page. You can also browse through the clearance rack and find some good deals while you are there.

Have a great day!!

Using Stampin Up Edgelits and Framelits

Hello Stampers and Crafters! This card was one of my projects for stamp club this past Friday night. Although I had no trouble using the edgelit and embossing folder the first time for the original card, we seemed to all have a little trouble with the die when re-creating! You know how it is, things never go right when you're trying to show someone else! http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

So, I found this video on Stampin Up's YouTube channel on how to properly use the products, lol! It may answer some questions that some of you had about using adhesive to hold the die in place and such.



The project is a variation of another card I did a few weeks ago. I just changed the flower color, ribbon and added the edgelits. You can view the original here.

Hope this helps! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me!

Simply Sent Cards

Hello Stampers and Crafters! I recently purchased the Simply Sent Everyday Elegance set, found on page 193 of the catalog. With this kit you get 8 printed, embossed, die cut cards to customize any way you wish using the 16 self adhesive tags. It also comes with 8 white envelopes. I added a bit of ribbon to each of mine. I whipped up all 8 in about 30 minutes. Great to have around for any of those last minute birthdays you forgot about!! Available for $11.95.

Products used for this project:
Cardstock - everyday elegance simply sent kit (122377)
Ink - cherry cobbler and baja breeze
Stamps - Thoughts and prayers and Bring on the cake
Other - blushing bride pleated satin ribbon (125570) and 1/4" white grosgrain(109025)

Heart Embosslit

Hello Stampers and Crafters! I whipped this little card out with Valentine's Day as an inspiration. I had these colors laying out after doing a stamp club project card out of the same color combo. The white layer is dry embossed with the Houndstooth Embossing Folder (#123134) and then I used the 2-1/2 circle punch (#120906) to take a half circle out of one of the long sides. The rest is self explanatory I think!

***edited to add: I copied this layout from a card I saw on pinterest...here*****

Here are the supplies used for this project:
Cardstock: Island Indigo, Poppy Parade, Whisper White, Pool Party
Ink: none
Stamps: none (I will add one on the inside later)
Other: 2-1/2" circle punch, fashionable hearts embosslits (#125596), houndstooth embossing folder, white 1/4" grosgrain ribbon (#109025), brads (I believe I used the rose red ones)

My Digital Studio Express - Free for 30 days!

Hello Stampers! I just saw today that Stampin Up is offering a free 30 day trial for My Digital Studio! This is a great opportunity for all of you that have never had a chance to try it to give it a shot. I haven't played around with mine much lately but still have big plans to use it for some projects!

Go here to get yours today!!


Thanks for looking!
Laurie

February Coupon

I am planning on offering monthly coupons and/or specials. Here is the first special! Contact me if you would like to take advantage of this great offer!!

Tissue Pouch made with Stampin Up Fabric

Hello stampers and crafters! My husband bought me a fabulous new sewing machine back in November for my 40th birthday. He was shocked that I asked for that for a special birthday! I have been playing around with it and trying to teach myself to sew and quilt. I found this tutorial on Pinterest for the tissue pouches. I made about 8 in an hour! They are perfect for little scraps of fabric and such. They would make great gifts for teachers and friends that are under the weather! I made mine using the Timeless Portrait Designer Fabric (#122337, $9.95) and also added an Antique Brad (#117273, $5.95 for 20) and a loop made from Very Vanilla 1/8" taffeta ribbon (#119960, $5.95).

Give them a try! They are super easy!!!

Thanks for looking!
Laurie

A Red Rose.....or cherry cobbler

Hello stampers!! It has been over a year since I have posted anything to this blog!! I thought I would post this card just to see if I have any followers left! If you know longer want to receive updates, feel free to unsubscribe. Trust me, I completely understand! I am going to try to at least post once a week. I'm not making any promises but I am going to make an attempt!!



I know most of you have jumped on the Pinterest craze! I know I have and I am totally addicted! I CASE'd (Copy And Share Everything) from there. You can view the original here. I kept it basically the same only changing out one of the white layers for a layer of black. The rose petals and stem are made using the Bird Builder Punch (#117191).

Here's a list of Stampin Up! supplies:
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Black, Garden Green, and Whisper White
Ink: Cherry Cobbler (sponged the edges of the petals), Garden Green (sponging)
Stamps: Only used the valentine sentiment from Grateful Greetings on the inside
Other: Perfect Polka Dot folder (117335), Bird Builder Punch (117191), Lattice Bigz Die (115958), Cherry Cobbles Seam Binding Ribbon (120992), Stampin Dimensionals (120992)

Thanks so much for looking!

Join me on Facebook

Hey Stampers! I have had such a hard time finding time to blog, I have created a group page on facebook. I can now take the pictures with my phone and post in a snap - even while I'm at work, hee hee. If anyone would like to join me over there, feel free to, it's an open group. I will not be posting many details about the cards but you can always ask me a question in the comments and I will shoot an answer back. Here's the link: Laurie's Stampin Sistahs on facebook.

Happy Stamping!

Mojo Monday #151

Hello stampers - don't have a stroke or think the world is coming to an end because I posted twice in one day, ha ha! Also, don't get used to it, I may not post again for 6 months! I wanted to get back into participating in challenges so I picked the Mojo Monday sketch challenge to get back into the groove. It was an adorable sketch and easy to do. Enjoy!

The Details:
Stamps: Occasional Quotes, Crazy for Cupcakes
CS: pacific point, real red, celebrations dsp, whisper white
Ink: black, pacific point
Other: scallop trim border punch, retired striped pacific point ribbon

Card Inspiration

Hello Stampers! I know it's been forever since I have posted but I had some free time today and decided to post one for ya. Back to school time makes me think of Autumn and my favorite colors. Here is a quick and simple card with a couple of those colors. Enjoy!

The Details:
Stamps: Elizabeth, Teeny Tiny Wishes
CS: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Confetti White, bashful blue
Ink: early espresso, cajun craze
Other: scallop trim border punch, early espresso grosgrain, trio flower punch, pearl jewels

Card Inspiration

Hello stampers! I am stuck CASE'ing Renee's work over at Stamping for Sanity Blog. I feel like her style is very close to my own. When life gets busy and you don't feel like coming up with ideas on your own, you can always depend on the internet to get you through!! I pretty much copied her card exactly but changed the colors up a bit. I was going to use the colors from the Colour Q Challenge but just couldn't put those colors all together for this card.

Thanks to all of the bloggers out there that give us beautiful inspiration!


Details:
Stamps: All Holidays
CS: kraft, whisper white, cameo coral, sage shadow, sweet pea DSP
Ink: soft suede
Other: 2 step bird punch, nestabilities dies, embossing folder, eyelet border punch

Card of the day.....or week.....or month.....

Hello again stampers! 2 days in a row for posts, don't get used to this! This is another card that I CASE'D over the weekend from here on Inking Idaho. Take a look at her blog, she had some adorable projects. I, like her, was wanting to use up some of my Sweet Pea Designer paper because I have so much of it left. I tend to shy away from the orange colors, I guess because I hate to wear orange. This was a nice change! I also loved the idea of using the oval punches to make a flower. Enjoy!

The Details:
Stamps - simple friendship
CS: sweet pea DSP, whisper white, choc chip
Ink: choc chip
Other: large and small oval punches, circle punch, scallop border punch, old olive ribbon

Graduation Cards

Hello Stampers! I know, I know, I haven't posted anything in over a month! I just haven't been in the stamping mood. I got my mojo back yesterday and was very productive. After preparing all of the projects for stamp club next Friday, I realized that someone had requested that I do a graduation card. I forgot all about it until all of the cardstock was already cut out for 14 people! So....I made some today to give you all some ideas. Since I didn't technically have a "graduation" set, I made do using a hodge podge of stamps from various sets. I was inspired by this card here by Amy Celona. It's hard to come up with a card that will fit all of the various school colors in the area and be for a boy or a girl so I made some for each. For the inside of the card, I just used my word program to print sentiments. Enjoy!

PS: If you would like to know any of the details for the supplies used, just contact me.

Card Inspiration

Hello Stampers! Here's another one of my submissions that was a failure, lol!! It is made using various circle punches and the DSP out of the current mini catalog. Leave me a comment if you have any questions.

Also, don't forget that Sale-a-bration will be coming to a close at the end of the month. If you would like to take advantage of this special, please contact me or go to my website to place an order and get a free stamp set or punch for every $50 you purchase!

Enjoy!

Card Inspiration

Hello Stampers! I have yet another submission failure to share with you! I am glad I don't get a complex after all of this rejection! Maybe one day I will see one of my projects on the pages of a card magazine but 'til then it will just have to be published here for my peeps, lol! Enjoy!