Sale-a-Bration 2014

See Ya Later Sunshine

March 31, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Have you missed me? I’ve missed posting. And, crafting.

Well, my daughter has been here on her Spring Break. And, I’ve been busy.

She left Sunday. Wah. Wah. Wah.

Of course, I just had to leave a few notes strategically in her suitcase. This is what I left –

A couple of quickies. I took the adorable Watercolor Wonder Designer Note Cards and cut them in half to make these sweet little matching notes.

I went the Sale-a-Bration stamp set, See Ya Later. It was too perfect not to use it. I just cut the little alligators out and popped them up with Dimensionals.

The sun was made with the Banner Punch, which I’m sure you’ve seen. Both cards I accented with retired Taffeta Ribbon, which I love!

So, I wonder if these were found yet??

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Sale-a-Brate, Three for You

March 22, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Happy Saturday! Enjoying Spring yet?

I am. Starting off with my Card Buffet this weekend and a class this afternoon at a church. So excited about that.

Oh, yes, and my daughter is in town from college! So, yes, lots of excitement!

I’m sharing a bit late today, but, it’s a share none the less. It’s the cards that we will be making this afternoon. I’m not sure what the stamping level is, so these are simple cards. Simply beautiful that is.

I love the way they turned out. See for yourself –

They requested a masculine and a feminine ‘thinking of you’ card. The other will be a bonus for the ladies stamping to make to take home. A little ‘surprise’ from me to them.

The last time we got together to stamp, they were so delighted to have made something. This time they will actually get to take something for themselves!

If you are curious about my March Buffet, check out my Facebook page. I have a picture of the board there. I’d love to hear what you think.

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Spring 3D Flowers

March 20, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Happy first day of spring!

What beautiful weather we are finally having. It’s Texas. It’ll be short-lived!

To celebrate, I made some flowers. Not just any flowers, but some really cool ones using the nifty Heartfelt Banner Kit I got free from Sale-a-Bration. Take a look at these little beauties –

Saweet, huh? My Texas typing drawel!

I was inspired by some flowers I pinned a while ago. I decided I had to try these myself.

I started by punching several flowers from the Blossom Punch and the Fancy Flower Punch. As I watched t.v., I crumpled and scrunched the flowers. I strategically pulled them apart to make two pieces. The inside makes a suede leather like texture. Perfect for these fun felted balls.

I cut the balls in half. The are just styrofoam in the center. The cut pretty easily.

I put a dab of Tombow Liquid Glue between each flower layer and then hot glued the felted center. Poked a floral wire through the back and in no time I had literally, a bouquet of these cuties.

Put them in a vase filled with some jelly beans and these are done. So, Happy Spring to you!

I’ll use the for center pieces at my Card Buffet this weekend.

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Some Bunnies Looking for You

March 3, 2014 · 4 Comments

It’s Monday. Again. How are you faring this Polar Vortex we are experiencing? Able to get some crafting in?

Finally taking the time to work on some card challenges and straighten the craft room.

I really feel in love with these little bunnies from a new stamp set, Baby, We’ve Grown. It’s in the new Occasions Mini. For a baby card they are great, but I was thinking Easter.

I like this sketch from Paper Pals Arts –

I did have a vision when I saw this sketch. And, it involved those little bunnies! Here is what I cam e up with –

Of course I had to take a close up to show how cute they are randomly hanging out of the circles. I went with this pattern from Sale-a-Bration because it’s not too busy. The pastels also add that Easter feel.

The tiny scallops around the card are from the Dotted Scalloped Ribbon Border Punch. I love to use these, although it does take patience to line them up nicely. Sentiment is from Delightful Dozen. Another catalog favorite.

I have several of the Ruffle Stretch Trim rolls. And, believe it or, I have not created with them. I decided to take the Pistachio Pudding for a try. I loved the little detailing it added.

So, I’m not sure who will receive this card, but I’m sure they will love it.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

See Ya Later…..

February 27, 2014 · Leave a Comment

See ya later? No, not really. It’s just my card share for today.

This was a choice on my January Card Buffet and I cut it at the last-minute from my February Card Buffet. You can see both pictures on my Facebook page. You might have to search a bit.

It uses the Scallop Tag Topper Punch again and the Chalk Talk Framelits layered together, which I really like doing.

I wanted to show some of the new Sale-a-Bration products. I’ve used the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder and the See Ya Later Stamp Set. I also wanted to use the Gold Foil Paper from the Occasions Mini.

I think this little alligator is just too cute!

I also featured another card from this stamp set, See Ya Later on this Buffet too. I’ll show it another day.

Thanks for stopping by and looking. You’re this far, how about leaving a comment?

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Sweet Banner Blast Hi

February 24, 2014 · 2 Comments

Hi! Happy Monday!

I just had a fabulous weekend that ended with an even greater Card Buffet. I have been feeling very cruddy with sinus issues and no voice. But, the ladies who came out to stamp made all the work all worth it.

I posted a picture on my Facebook page of all ten, yes 10, cards the attendees got to choose from. Some hard decisions.

This was one of the cards we made. It uses several Sale-a-Bration items and it is just as sweet as it can be. I had seen something very similar at an event held by Stampin’ Up after Leadership.

My base is our Note Card & Envelopes that we offer. These are really a must have in your stash of stampin’ supplies. And, as you can see we made an envelope liner too – from the Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper. Another tip about these note cards, you can get 4 Envelope Liners out of one 12 x 12 sheet of DSP. Very, very nice. Especially for classes.

I started by punching the three Banners in the top layer. I embossed with the Decorative Dots, another must have. I tied a piece of the baker’s twine around the card, another freebie. This stuff is a bit thicker than the other Baker’s Twine Stampin’ Up sells. I love this stuff!

I used the Banner Blast Stamp Set to stamp a couple of flowers. Added some bling with Rhinestones. Stamped ‘hi’ and this card was done! (Note, the ‘hi’ was stamped, punched out and placed in the opening for a perfect fit.)

So simple. But, so striking. Let me know what you think.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Banner L O V E Direction

February 11, 2014 · 3 Comments

Banner LOVE direction because of all the elements I used in my card share today.

Like I said yesterday, I love card challenges. This time I found a color challenge to play along with over at the Paper Players. The colors to use are Midnight Muse, Crisp Cantaloupe and Gold. Nice, challenging combination I’d say.

I went with a non-traditional Valentine type themed card.

I stamped my letters in Gold Encore from the ABC-123 Sketch Alphabet & Numbers. I used the Sale-a-Bration Banner Punch to punch them out. They work perfectly together!

I added the detail of punching the two card stock colors two more times to add a piece at the bottom and top of the mini Banners. It added some length. The background is the Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape. The arrows are from a new framelit set, On Film Framelits.

Just a few elements put together to create an amazing card. Speaking of card, the card size here is a retired Stampin’ Up gift note or enclosure sized card (and envelope). It’s wonderful. I wished we still had these. I do have a lot of odd retired stuff in my stash.

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Monster Fun Birthday

January 25, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Monster hugs and birthday card meet. Here. Today. What?

I was trying to come up with a cute birthday card for my sister-in-law. She’s very funny and has a great sense of humor. So, maybe she’ll like this card. I love these little Monster Hug characters.

I decided to play around with them and the Sale-a-Bration Banner Punch. Who knew that it works perfectly with the ABC-123 Sketch Alphabet & Numbers? And, I came up with this cute little card. If I had more time, I would have added a few more details to it. But, this totally works.

I stamped the letters and punched them out. Added a Dimensional to each and placed them on the front. Not time to run a string through……The Monster is popped up with several Dimensionals as well.

Grab these little Monster Hugs Valentine Cards – Girl before they are gone on Monday, January 27th. They come in boy too!Just as cute! Oh, and these hold candy too!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Coffee Fun

January 13, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Happy Monday, right? I know many hate Mondays. I have a fun share today to help you get through your ‘Monday’.

My last post was right before leadership. I posted a really adorable gift for my friends. Now, let’s see what was in those adorable cello bags –

It was miniature coffee cups from webstaurant and a cute little coffee card to match! I also needed to create a card for a shoebox swap for the same ladies. So, in Libby fashion, I created one that coordinated with theses cups and my 3×3 mini card.

The middle card, note card size, was made using the Envelope Punch Board. It’s one of those ever popular file folder cards. But, when you open it, it’s a gift card holder. Stinkin’ sweet! This way, if one of the recipients needed a quick gift ensemble, here it was.

I got together with this wonderful group of ladies –

I was there with my up-line and also my uppity-line, lol!

Had a FABULOUS time! Now, off to unpack and organize my new goodies I received!

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Coffee Treats

January 8, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Are you headed to Houston this week? Are you one of the many who are attending Leadership?

I am so excited because I am able to attend this year!

Got lots to do over the next few days so I probably won’t be posting. But, before I head out, I wanted to give you a sneak at my room-mate gifts –

Lol, I say ‘sneak’ because you can’t really ‘see’ what’s in the bag. I’ll post that later. I will say that I have used a few of the Sale-a-Bration items to create this. It really is cute in person.

Maybe I will see you this week in Houston!

Happy Stampin’

Libby

A Year to Remember, 2014

January 1, 2014 · Leave a Comment

How are you going to remember those important ‘little’ things in 2014? How about jotting them down in a memory book?

How about this nifty little journal that I created? Just take a look at it. Sweet, huh? I repurposed a ready-made journal I found using some upcoming new products.

Before Christmas, I was asked to make these for gifts. I whipped them up in no time and she loved them. And, I did too! So much, that I created more for myself. These are the ones I made before Christmas. I had snapped this (not too good) photo before I gave them to her.

I used some upcoming Sale-a-Bration DSP called Sweet Sorbet. The ‘polka dot’ Decorative Label Punches are from the Good as Gold Card Kit. They have a bit of ‘gold’ in them that just ties everything together.

The gold 2104 is cut from the envelope liner in the card kit. It is the retired Go-Go Boots Alphabet. I printed ‘A Year to Remember’ on Whisper White and just framelit cut it out. I used the Chalk Talk Framelits.

I tied the gold elastic cord around the side for a little extra something.

Quite simple, but quite stunning.

What do you think?

Happy Stampin’
Libby