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Butterflies in the Garden, Papillon Potpourri

August 3, 2015 by Judi Anderson

I spent some time in my gardens last week pulling the weeds that seem to grow from nowhere! My garden is my second happy place, my stamp studio ranks number one. I love listening to the birds &watching the butterflies in my garden this time of year, how about you? I find it so relaxing watching them flutter weightlessly from flower to flower as if they were moving to a melody. I am so happy to also see more bees in the garden this year than last and discovered that our neighbor behind us is a bee keeper! I will be planting more flowers next year to attract them too! I was so happy to see several bee keepers in the area but really happy to find one in our backyard. I use raw honey as a sweetener and visit our towns Farmers Market to purchase local honey several times a year.

Spending time in the garden inspired me to create a card with our Papillon Potpourri & Everything Eleanor stamp sets. Another look at one of the patterns in our English Garden Designer Series paper brought me back to the garden. This card uses a basic card layout and is so simple to create.

I used Blushing Bride, Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, and Marina Mist for my color palette. The Modern Mosaic embossing folder gave the feel of a garden trellis. The “Hello” comes from the Endless Birthday Wishes set, this set is a must! If it isn’t on your Wish List yet be sure to put it on it because I am finding it a go to set for sayings.

I hope you spend some time outdoors enjoying watching butterflies in the gardens around you. I know you will find it relaxing and inspiring.

Til we meet again,

Hexagon Hive & Build A Birthday – Love this card!

August 1, 2015 by Judi Anderson

Just like you, my monthly hostess club loves different ideas for their stamping supplies. They have been asking me for an idea using the Hexagon Hive Thinlit in a way besides as a bee hive or soccer ball.

Have you ever had one of those cards that you design and say,” It’s ok. Then later fall in love with it?” This is one of those.

To be honest, when I first made it I thought, ” This card is OK. Not WOW! Just OK.”

I had to run upstairs to let Maxx out and when I came back to the card I thought,” I really like this card!” When I shared how to make the card at club, I told them,” I really love this card!” And I do.

I designed this card using the Build A Birthday stamp set and the Hexagon Hive embossing folder, just for them. I used Sahara Sand as the card base and Mint Macaron, Watermelon Wonder, Soft Sky & Crushed Curry inks.

I wanted to share this card with you but also wanted to share how easy and fun it is to make. So, I made this video. For you!

Now, I am sure you are saying, “I love that card!” too.

For some reason the Sahara Sand brings out the brightness, yet softness of this color combination. The small details add to the wow factor and I know the person receiving this card will also love it.

We would love to have you join us as I share tips and ideas like this each month.

Not local? Ask me about my monthly in the mail club.

All products seen in this video may be purchased through MY ONLINE STORE.

Til we meet again,

Flower Shop & Thoughts & Prayers

July 31, 2015 by Judi Anderson

Needing to create a sympathy card for one of the swaps I participated in at convention last week I went to the Flower Shop (130939) and Thoughts & Prayers (128751) stamp sets. If you want a card that can be easily duplicated in minutes, for any occasion, this is a card for you!

I love all the patterns in the English Garden Designer Series paper (138440) and chose the green leaf patterned paper for this card. I also gravitated towards my “go to” Typeset Specialty Designer Series Paper (133704) to add some earthiness to the card. The card base is Old Olive with the tree branches from Thoughts & Prayers stamped in Mellow Moss.Wanting a pop of color, I chose the outline flower from the Flower Shop stamp set & water colored it using my Aqua Painter (103954) and Calypso Coral ink pad (126983) for a softness to the pop.

The banner was created using the Triple Banner Punch (138292) and Woodgrain embossing folder (127821). The leaves and flowers were added to the label using Old Olive ink and only part of the stamp from the Thoughts & Prayers stamp set. Did you notice the Burlap Ribbon (132140) at the bottom? I cut the ribbon in 1/2 lengthwise and raveled it a bit. Let’s not waste those fibers! I added them behind the flower and I am loving this card! Don’t you just love it when everything just fits?

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Til we meet again,

Our Fall Stamping & Crafting Getaway

July 29, 2015 by Judi Anderson

Our Fall HapBEE Stampers in Ink Stamping & Crafting Getaway Ealry Bird pricing is about to expire! Get in on the best deal by registering before the end of the day this Friday, July 31. Classes will be filled with great holiday ideas using just released products from our Holiday Catalog.

Here is what others said about our Summer Getaway;

” Oh my gosh! I can not believe how many projects and tips I got in my classes. I am definitely coming back for more!” M.R.

“I just got off the phone with my sister and she is going to try to come in for the next getaway. I can’t believe how much I learned while having so much fun!” R.M.

This is just one of the product suites we will be using

Be sure to check out all the class offerings here!

I am looking forward to sharing seasonal projects, products, fun and more with you! See you at the Fall Getaway!

Sprinkles of Life basket of flowers card

June 3, 2015 by Judi Anderson

This is just one of an assortment of cards you can create with the Sprinkles of Life stamp set (139971). I needed a little pick me up the other day when I was designing the projects for this month’s hostess clubs. I immediately went to the Sprinkles of Life set, look at all the stamps you get in this set!

So many possibilities. . .

This is a folded corner card.

I don’t want you to start hyper-ventilating when I give you this next bit of news . . .

there is a coordinating punch to make cutting out all those images a snap!

This Tree Builder Punch (138295) is the bomb!!

I know, you just can’t contain yourself (me either!). This was on my pre-order ( as a demonstrator we get to order some items early!) and unfortunately I couldn’t play with it until this week~

after I removed most of the plastic hanging all over everywhere in multiple layers. I have chimney soot all over everything. I can’t imagine what everything would look like if I didn’t put the plastic up. In case you haven’t heard, my fridge went out 7 weeks ago and we have been living out of coolers ever since. Most people would go out and purchase a new fridge, but oh no, we aren’t on of the most. My husband took it as a sign that we shouldn’t wait until the weather turned nice to start the kitchen renovation- the time was now.

We are through the chimney soot, the drywall dust and the wood floor installation, and sanding of the old. Cabinets are here and beiing installed this weekend so we tell ourselves we have turned the corner. I sure hope so cause I am so tired of cleaning the grime just to have another layer the next week.

Do you think it is safe to remove the remaining plastic and start wiping EVERYTHING off??

Life sure has given me lots of sprinkles lately!

Remember, if you live in the U.S. and are not currently working with a demonstrator I would love to send you a catalog and earn your business.

Retiring Stamps Review- Mosaic Madness

April 22, 2015April 22, 2015 by Judi Anderson

In my posts named Retiring Stamps Review I will be sharing cards and projects with some of the sets and products that are retiring on June 2,2015. If you’d like to see some more samples, be sure to visit the Pinterest Board Stampin’ Up! has put together at: Retiring Sample Board on Pinterest

I was so happy when I came across this photo! We made this card in a class a while back in which I was inspired by a card I found on Pinterest a while back. I lost the gals name so if this was a card you posted please let me know so I can give you credit.

I used Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, and Whisper White for my color palette. I did a few other cards and used these color palettes; Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, & Smokey Slate, Whisper White, Soft Suede, & Calypso Coral. Each one became my favorite as I finished them. I also used the Mosaic embossing folder & Mosaic punch. Don’t you just love the use of the Mosaic punch to create the bottom border? I just love the on-trend feel the feathers give this card! Do you get a southwest/boho feel when you see it?

As I look at this photo I realized it was one without Rhinestone Jewels. You can give this card some bling by adding Rhinestone Jewels in a few different ways: to the top border, to the top of the feathers & on the Mosaic piece that surrounds the verse or 3 scattered on the embossed background. All look fabulous!!

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Til we meet again,

Bouncing Baby Bumble Bee Boy

April 17, 2015 by Judi Anderson

Expecting a baby girl, a friend was surprised when the doctor said, “Congratulations, you have a beautiful bouncing baby boy!” I wanted to make a special card for her & drew inspiration from a card that Shelli shared with us at Leadership Conference. The Baby Bumble Bee stamp set (#137153) holds a special place in my heart and is the focus of this card. Isn’t he a cutie? When Shelli cut the wings off the bee to create a baby it was one of those “duh” moments! I used the Sweet Dreams Designer Series Paper (#137782) for a snuggly blanket, the circle mat and banner.

Just a sweet card for a sweet bouncing baby boy!

Til we meet again,

Have you registered for the June New Annual Catalog HapBEE Stamping & Scrapping Crafting Getaway yet? Early Bird registration ends in a few weeks!

March Fab Five Birthday Class

March 27, 2015 by Judi Anderson

The March Fab Five Class was a big hit! Attendees got to create five fabulous birthday cards with lots of added embellishments & layers specialty papers. I love listening to the gals as they oooo and aaaaawww with each card. I can’t say that any one card was the favorite but I know this was near the top of the list. I did add a little change on this card when they created it~ we changed out the Silver Dazzling Details dots to a strip of mini Rhinestone Jewels.

Our Silver Foil paper goes so nicely with our silver foil vellum.

Adding our Silver Dazzling Details to the frosting takes the cake….

Everyone was hyper-ventilating when they left my March Fab Five class!

The stamp set we used for this card is the Big Day Sale-A-Bration stamp set (w-139109, c-139112) that you can choose for FREE with a $50 purchase until March 31st.

That’s right, Sale-A-Bration is ending in 5 days!

Did you hear? One of the benefits my Facebook Page subscribers are getting is; a different Sale-A-Bration idea every day from now through March 31st! Be sure to check it out.

Til we meet again,

A Happy Thing in Pink Pirouette or Soft Sky~ which do you prefer?

March 24, 2015 by Judi Anderson

I just can’t decide, which of these 2 cards using the Sale-A-Bration stamp set, “A Happy Thing” do you prefer? Pink Pirouette or Soft Sky?

I participated in a few swaps for Leadership Conference in January and these were 2 of the cards I created for two of the swaps.The first time I set eyes on this stamp set I imagined this card. I really loved the Pink Pirouette and Soft Suede card I did until I did the Soft Sky and Soft Suede card. I can’t decide which I like better. . .

For this version I used our Pearl Jewels, colored them with our Crumb Cake Blendabilities for the flower centers. I colored this bird with the Crumb Cake & Pink Pirouette Blendabilities and brayered Crumb Cake ink onto the Beautiful Baroque Embossing Folder. I used a gold mini clothespin to hold the tag onto the banners.

For this version I used my Aqua Painter to color the bird with Soft Sky and Crumb Cake inks. I used our Rhinestone Jewels for the flower centers and on the banner for some added bling. I, again, colored the embossing folder with Crumb Cake ink. This version received a silver mini clothespin.

The A Happy Thing stamp set is found on page 19 of the Sale-A-Bration Catalog

Can you pick just one??

Sale-A-Bration ends on March 31st and this set is exclusive and will not be available through me after March 31st. Place your order here.

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Til we meet again,

Celebrate Today with the Starburst Technique & Itty Bitty Epoxy Stickers

March 6, 2015 by Judi Anderson

This Celebrate Today card uses the Starburst Technique and our Itty Bitty Epoxy Stickers. I was so excited when I received the Itty Bitty Accents Epoxy Stickers in the mail today. I received them from my mentor, Karen Titus, for participating in a Facebook party she held for her team last Saturday. Several of us received them and were challenged to make a card and share it on our team Facebook page. I had already created this card for my Techniques and Cards Class, tonight, at Panera Bread On Rt 59 & 95th Street in Naperville. I have been debating on what to put in the center of the card and was SO excited to get these in the mail. They are perfect!! I will be sharing a tutorial video next Tuesday, March 10 on creating this card and how to do the Starburst Technique. I don’t usually share the same technique as I do in class but I just HAD to share this one! ~That’s how excited I was to get these! I had already gotten a set but colored them all with my Blendabilities, of course not one matched.

Our Tangerine Tango & White two toned twine (135838) was another perfect touch for this card. If you are local to me, be sure to check My Calendar of Events for upcoming events like my Techniques & Cards Class, we would love to have you join us! Be sure to watch my video on Tuesday.

You will find all these products:

Celebrate Today stamp set #137138,
Birthday Bash Designer Series Paper #137783,
Itty Bitty Accents Epoxy Stickers #137856,
White & Tangerine Tango Two-Tone Twine #135838
Bermuda Bay Ink #131171
Crushed Curry cardstock #131199
Whisper White Cardstock #100730
Memento Pad #132708

In My Online Store here

Til we meet again,

Yee-Haw on a colored photograph

March 5, 2015 by Judi Anderson

I shared this card on my video the other day to create this cute card with the Yee-Haw stamp set. I needed to make a Birthday card for a 10 year old boy and felt this photo was just screaming to be used with this set, don’t you agree?I colored the picture with the lightest Blendability in the Cherry Cobbler assortment pack so I chose Marina Mist and Real Red cardstock for the card. I stamped the Yee-Haw and Rootin’ Tootin’ in Memento Black ink onto Whisper White cardstock. I fussy cut these out and raised them using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

When my little friend opened his card and looked at it he said,” Hey look mom! It looks like those words are exploding off the card!” Glad he liked it. As you can see, your photos can be used for cards too!

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Til we meet again,

Be the Star Missing you

January 23, 2015January 23, 2015 by Judi Anderson

Be a star when you use the paper piecing technique with the Be the Star stamp set (w-135731) (c-135734)! You can even use this versatile technique with stamp set images that are partially outline and semi-solid too! Look at the awesome effect you get when using this star image from the Be the Star stamp set. How many of you would have combined Designer Series Paper with this image? Not many I am sure. But you can’t deny that the tiny dots in this Sweet Taffy Designer Series Paper (133693) adds (as mom would say) some oomph!

I wanted to create a simple background so in came the Lucky Star (135817) embossing folder and our Dazzling Details (124117) to add interest to the card base.
The bird and verse came from the Sweet Stuff (w-134153)(c-134156) stamp set.
I used our Stars Framelits(133723) to cut out the Tempting Turquoise layer in the back of the star. This framelit is usually used to cut out the star image but I wanted it as a layer. To accomplish this I “fussy” cut out the star just outside of the stamped outline so I would have the Tempting Turquoise border instead of Whisper White.
Love the dimension of this image!!
The star seems to be popping right out.

Here is a larger view of this card.

I will be sharing another cute project ( an adorable gift tag) in my February monthly publication. You will want to be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on more fun, free; ideas, information and inspiration!

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Til we meet again,

Paper Piecing Technique Card with About the Label stamp set

January 22, 2015January 22, 2015 by Judi Anderson

So many of you have shared that you have been playing with the Paper Piecing Technique that I shared here on Tuesday and couldn’t wait to see the card I created with it. This card is just as quick and simple as the technique. Be sure to watch the video to the end to see the unexpected embellishments~ they are all the craze right now!

If you are viewing this on your phone and do not see the video below please go to: judistamps.com to view it.

Did you hear that ? You can receive one of these cards when you make a purchase through my online store this month?

Oh my gosh!. . . . Did you see the cute tag I shared on my FACEBOOK PAGE using this same technique? Just click this link and check it out. While you are there, be sure to “like” my page so you don’t miss out on what I post over there!

Another card using the Paper Piecing Technique and About the Label stamp set. I just couldn’t stop playing!!

Tomorrow there will be another card with a different stamp set.

Til we meet again,

Tuesday Two Minute Techniques

January 20, 2015 by Judi Anderson

Today’s Two Minute Technique is sure to give your outline stamp images a different life( and look)! Grab your Designer Series Paper scraps, I have another quick and simple way to use those baby’s up. . .

If you are reading this on your phone and don’t see the video below go to judistamps.com to watch.

I know, I know! What a quick and simple way to use your outline images!! I will be sharing a card created with the element I created in this video on Thursday. Be sure to check out the other cards I created using this quick and simple technique this week, too. You know I love to watercolor so outline stamps are some of my favorites but when I want pattern, I go to paper piecing.

I would love to hear which stamp sets and papers you use when you play with this technique so be sure to comment below.

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Til we meet again,

Birthday Surprise quick card

January 8, 2015 by Judi Anderson

I shared the Shadow Stamping with a brush marker Technique on Tuesday and promised to share a card I created using the element I created in that video. I will be sharing two! I made a video showing the steps in creating the first card and I will then share a second card.

Who wouldn’t want to receive either of those cards on their birthday? Those who subscribe to my publication editions receive information, inspiration and ideas like this every month. Be sure to subscribe by clicking the link in the upper left hand corner for your free stamping source for ideas, inspiration & information.

til we meet again,