An apple a day...

Happy Sunday! Wow...the weather has cooled, football is on..anybody making chilli yet? Just wanted to share with you a card I made recently and I am actually about to try my very first video tutorial, so after I upload/post it... don't laugh too hard! For those of you who know me, know that I am 'technology challenged' I can turn a computer on, check e-mail, surf the internet and that's about it!! So for me to even go out and purchase a digital camera is HUGE!! Shhh..don't tell anyone but I was still using my video camera from over 14 years ago! Just the other day..I was logged on to Stampin' Up! for a 'webinar' on the new My Digital Studio. I was just amazed that I was listening and watching a tutorial like they were in the same room as I was and teaching me on my own computer!! Speaking of 'My Digital Studio' it is just the coolest thing on the planet..besides the Sizzix Big Shot of course!! I have played quite a bit and can't wait for the print service to be up and running (soon soon soon!!) This product will be available to customers beginning October 1st. Let me know if you have any questions about it. Now back to my card. The apple that you see is actually a magnet that can be removed. I plan on packaging some of these together for teacher gifts.

Card Recipe

Stamp Sets: Tart & Tangy (111514) and Trendy Trees (113258)

Card Stock: Soft Suede, Whisper White, Ruby Red, Old Olive

Ink: Soft Suede, Ruby Red

Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers in the following colors (Ruby Red, Old Olive and Soft Suede), 1 1/4" circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, word window punch, crystal effects, stampin' sponges, Big Shot, Stampin' Up! Lots of Tags (114508), Stampin' Up! Perfect Details texturz plates (115962), silver brads, metal edge tags

Other: magnets and washers

Happy Dreary Monday!!

That title sounds weird huh? Well...it is raining here in Va...started lastnight and has lasted all day so far. I think I am already starting to mold! So...I am staying inside and stamping..good idea right? Here are the projects that we made at my Saturday Workshop:

This purse I created a template for: make two copies (here on Whisper White CS) stamped the flowers with the Dream a Little (hostess level 3 113435) in Basic Black, added brads and double stiched ribbon for the handle. The monogram was cut using the Big Shot and Serif Essentials Alphabet (113464) with Rose Red CS. Here is another photo from the side to show the craft bag was attached (cut to 3 1/2"). We then added some basket filler and a cute manicure set!

Then we made two cards/envelopes. The first one uses the new Oval All Stamp Set (113790)and scallop oval punch (114889) and from the Occasions Mini. Hard to see from the photo but the brown DSP has the Stampin' Up! Backgrounds I (114512) on it.

Stamp Sets: Oval All (113790), Echoes of Kindness (hostess level 2 113230)

Paper: Sage Shadow, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Bella Rose DSP

Ink: Basic Brown, Sage Shadow, Pink Pirouette

Accessories: Sage Shadow Stampin' Write Marker, Color Spritzer Tool, Blender Pens, Dimensionals, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Big Shot, Texturx Plates

This next card was inspired from Jody Morrow (aka Texasjodylynn on SCS). Check out her beautiful blog and talent! I love what she did with her 'Notes Board' using the Great Friend stamp set (113792) that I made it into a card:

Stamp Sets: Great Friend (113792) Paper: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Walk in the Park DSP (115123) Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Basic Gray Accessories: vintage brads, 5/8" striped pink pirouette grosgrain ribbon Hope you all stay dry (local Virginians) and everyone else have a great day!! ~Erin