Polka-Dot Pieces stamp set

March 2, 2014March 2, 2014 by Judi Anderson

I can tell I am beginning to feel. I can sit up without being dizzy, I’m walking without feeling like I’m on a rocking boat & I spent more time creating this past week. I still can’t hear out of my right ear but I have been told it should be better soon. Maybe I shouldn’t tell dear hubby when it’s better so if I want to tune him out I can just blame it on my hearing loss!!

I enjoy creating my memory books for my children & they love receiving these books that all they have to do is pop in the pictures and do a little journaling. This layout will be put in the book for my son, daughter-in-law and my granddaughter. This particular book will be given to them as a family on Samantha’s first birthday in June. It contains 1 page for each month, a page for each of her “first” holidays and then a few 2-page layouts. I went to 3 different stamp sets; Happy Watercolor (w-133188,c-133191), Perfect Pennants (w-133227,c-133230) & Polka-Dot Pieces (w-129705,c-129708) for the theme of this layout. I know there will be a picture or two of the three of them that they will want to put onto these pages. I will be doing a few grandparents & aunt & uncle pages too.

The colors of this layout will work with almost any outfits that they may be wearing in the pictures so I know we will find many that can go onto this layout. I wanted to put embellishments on the pages that would co-ordinate with the polka dot pattern from the Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper (130145) without getting too busy. Don’t you agree that the Polka-Dots Pieces stamp set is just right?

I used our Tiny Wave Stampin’ Trimmer

Rotary Cutting Blade (129409) for this detailed

edge of the strips. Using this blade made it quick to add this detail.

These 2 pages will be one of the two layouts that my scrapbook clubs will be creating this month. They will be able to choose from the Polka-Dot Pieces or the Blast Off stamp sets, everything else will remain the same. If you are in the area and would like to catch up on your memory book pages why not join us? Visit My Calendar of Events for details.

The stamp sets I used in this layout:

Happy Watercolor stamp set — Happy Watercolor

Perfect Pennants stamp set — Perfect Pennants

Polka-Dot Pieces stamp set — Polka-Dot Pieces

Til we meet again,

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March 1, 2014March 1, 2014 by Judi Anderson

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January My Paper Pumpkin Samples

January 22, 2014January 16, 2014 by Judi Anderson

I wanted to share the cards I created with the January My Paper Pumpkin. I received my monthly kit today and when I opened it I found a surprise tucked inside! Wooo! Hooo! we all LOVE surprises especially when it’s FREE crafting stuff. If you have liked me on Facebook you have seen what I received, if not, pop over and take a peek.

I created 2 of the 4 cards as the samples shown and decided to rebellious and do 2 different. It only took me about 20 minutes to complete all 4 cards & envelopes. I will share the note cards tomorrow.

I just love these cards!

Here is a close up.

The cards that are Crumb Cake are the samples shown in the kit.

F0r the other 2 cards I reversed the inside and outside of the cards by folding them the opposite way. For this card I also changed sides when stamping on the front.

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January 16, 2014January 15, 2014 by Judi Anderson

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February 17, 2014March 28, 2013 by Judi Anderson

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Hi there,

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Is your memory book ready for Easter?

March 16, 2013March 15, 2013 by Judi Anderson

Easter is coming soon, are you ready? My Scrappin’ Friends club members from across the US are! Well, as far as their memory pages are concerned. One of the 2, 2-page layouts they made this month is an Easter layout. All they have to do is take the pictures , have them developed, and drop them on the pages! (Better known as crop & drop )

They learn new stamping and scrapbooking trends and techniques each month as they create their layouts. For this layout they water-colored, learning to create depth creating depth & made a rippling paper ribbon.

Doesn’t this layout put a huge smile on your face?

Just imagine of how it is going to look once pictures are dropped onto them?

I thought I would share a few of the elements on these pages with you:

first, the paper ribbon with ripples at the top

Next the little flower pot cuties

bunny in an egg

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April 18, 2013January 12, 2013 by Judi Anderson

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August Hostess Card Club

February 17, 2014September 6, 2012 by Judi Anderson

My August Hostess Card Club were thrilled to learn a few new techniques as they made their projects. I told all of them that I was challenging myself to not use Whisper White or Very Vanilla as my neutrals in this months’ projects. Instead, I used Sahara Sand on one of the cards and River Rock on the other. They weren’t too sure what to expect but after they saw the samples they loved them!! Whew!!!!

In the spirit of this years Convention Theme, “My Way”, I took two swaps that I received at convention this year and changed them up “My Way.” The card I am sharing with you today was originally created by Cheryl Braney, a demonstrator from Palm Desert, California.

Cheryl used the following colors in her card: Whisper White, Raspberry Ripple, Baroque Burgundy, and Primrose. She also used the Ribbon Punch.

In my card I used ( I will * the items I changed):

STAMPS:

INKS: Raspberry Ripple

PAPER: *River Rock, Raspberry Ripple, Baroque Burgundy, Primrose.

MISC.: Butterfly Punch # , Basic Pearl Jewels, *Finishing Touches Edgelits # 127010 , Big Shot, Perfect Dots & Delicate Designs (# 127023) Emossing Folders.

Leave a comment to which one you like best!

In creating their second card they learned how to create 3-D flowers that are mailable, and the tile technique. I used the color combination of Sahara Sand, Basic Gray & Pool Party which may sound a little odd but the colors went together beautifully.

I would loke to invite you to join us on the first Monday of each month to laugh, and learn fun new stamping ideas each month. If you aren’t in the Naperville area you can learn “exclusive” projects each month join my “online club.”

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HapBEE Stampin’!

Judi

More ” Bootiful Occasions”

February 17, 2014July 31, 2012 by Judi Anderson

By now I am sure you have noticed that Bootiful Occasions is a stamp set that I am using quite bit. Fall is my favorite season & I just love creating Halloween projects . I have so many ideas using the Bootiful Occasions stamp set and I love sharing them with you. This card uses alot of our merchandise, however, I want to let you know I went to my scrap bin for many of the pieces used in this card. I often wonder when saving some of my scraps why I do. isn’t it amazing how it seems you will find “just that right piece” in your scrap bin?

Tip: I ran the whisper white cardstock and the basic black scallop circle through the Big Shot at the same time in the Web embossing folder.

Here is all that I used to create this fun card:

Stamps: Bootiful Occasions

Inks: Basic Black, Whisper White craft, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive & Tangerine Tango Stampin’ Write Markers

Paper: Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, Old Olive, Basic Black, Silver Glitter, Rich Razzleberry DSP

Misc: Web embossing folder, Old Olive dotted ribbon, large oval,Curly Label & Scallop Trim Border punches, Multi-purpose adhesive sheets, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Big Shot, Brayer, Basic Rhimestones, Brights Buttons, Linen Thread, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I htink if I were a witch I would want to wear this blingy boot! More samples from the Bootiful Occasions stamp set will be coming……

HapBEE Stampin’ !

Judi

Flight of the Butterfly

February 17, 2014May 15, 2012 by Judi Anderson

My Hostess Club members will be using the Flight of the Butterfly stamp set as they learn a new technique this month, Faux Tile. To create the Faux Tile effect we will be using the Diagonal Plate for the Simply Scored Scoring Tool. They will score their piece of cardstock at 3/8″ intervals in both directions. This creates little diagonal squares. To create the “tiles” they will lightly sponge on Daffodile Delight, Melon Mambo, and Tempting Turquoise Classic inks. Making sure not to press down so heavy that they fill the scored lines with ink as they will be your grout lines.

Another look is to make your piece look like a tile mural by scoring your lines then take your solid stamp image and stamp on top making sure not to press too hard. I have also then embossed the paper with clear embossing powder to give it high gloss.

Materials:

Stamps

Flight of the Butterfly # 111564

Inks

Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Tempting Tuquoise, Basic Black

Paper

Daffodile Delight, Melon Mambo, Temtping Turquoise, Whisper White

Misc.

Simply Scored Scoring Tool # 122334, Simply Scored Diagonal Scoring Plate #125586, Stampin’ Sponges 101610, Ticket Corner punch #119867, Brights Flower Brads # 119734.

The items that are highlighted in yellow will be retiring and not be avaiable after May 31.

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HapBEE Stampin’!

Judi

Holiday Happiness

May 2, 2012 by Judi Anderson

The Holiday Happiness stamp set features 6 images to create your holiday cards in a snap. I love the tiny ornaments in this set, did you know they can double as mini vases for your tiny floral sets? All you need to do when you ink them is to create a flat bottom and walla! you have tiny vases….. They card I am sharing today is a holiday card, tomorrow I will share anotherr card I created using the ornaments as vases so be sure to check back tomoorw if you want to see how to achieve this look.

Materials:

Stamp

Holiday Happiness # 120786 (w) # 120792 (c)

Ink

Lucky Limeade, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive

Paper

Whisper White (card base) , Lucky Limeade, Cherry Cobbler

Misc

Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Extra Large Oval Punch # 119859, Large Oval Punch # 119855, Basic Rhinestone Jewels # 119246, Dazzling Details

Note: To ahcieve the oval layers I cut a large oval from Lucky Limeade cardstock in half lengthwise and layered behind the Whisper White large oval punch.

Look closely at this scan and you will see the card base is Whisperr WHite and I layered 1/4 sheet of Lucky Limeade onot it- this is a great way to stretch your colored cardstock!

HapBEE Stampin'!

Judi

Vintage Vogue

February 17, 2014April 29, 2012 by Judi Anderson

Vintage Vogue is just one of the sets I will miss sharing with my guests at workshops and classes. I am continually using the elements found in this set! My scrspbook clubs have also learned several fun things using the Vintage Vogue set. This set coordinates wonderfully with the following sets, also retiring; Notably Ornate # 117098 (w) #120561 (c), Frame It#122840 (w) #122852(c), Timeless Treasures # 118748 (w) #120615 (c), Charming # 116519 (w) #125829(c), Clearly For You # 121911 (w) #121976 (c), Extreme Elements #115181, Best Friends Forever # 122805 (w) #122807 (c), & Grunge Rock # 117080 (w) #120555 (c). There are quite a few more sets that I have used with this set but you get the idea- it is versatile…

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The card I am sharing with you today is one that we made in my Hostess Club, and they loved it!

Materials used;

Stamps

Vintage Vogue #117690 (w) # 118598 (c)

Ink

Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip

Paper

Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Naturals White

Misc

Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Early Espresso 1/8″ taffeta Ribbon, Metallic Brads, Paper Piercing Tool # 116631, Mat Pack # 105826, Dotted Scallop Ribbon punch

HapBEE Stampin’ !

Judi

Take It to Heart stamp set double slider card

February 17, 2014March 16, 2012 by Judi Anderson

My monthly Hostess Club enjoyed using the Take It to Heart stamp set to create this double slider card. They were honestly a little intimidted when I first showed them the sample but were quickly put to ease. The double slider technique is so much fun to do and will WOW those who receive a card using the technique. For the Card we used:

Stamps: Take It to Heart ( from the Occasions Mini Catalog)

Elements of Style

Inks: Cherry Cobbler Versamark

Basic Black Crumb Cake

Always Artichoke

PAPER: Sahara Sand Basic Black

Very Vanilla Mocha Morning Specialty DSP

First Edition Specialty DSP

Misc.: Black Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Aqua Painter, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon, Vanilla SHimmer Smooch Spritz, Word WIndow & Lace Ribbon Border punches, Hearts Collection Framelits Die, Big Shot, Stampin’ Sponges.

Here is the card closed

Here is the card opened –

The images in the Take It to Heart stamp set lend themselves to so many occasions! Be sure to check the set out here and scroll to page 14.

HapBEE Stampin”!

Judi

Easter Basket Video!

February 17, 2014March 13, 2012 by Judi Anderson

I have completed my first video, a Easter Basket/ Spring Basket, and hope you enjoy it! While there isn’t any rubber stamping done on the basket the possibilities are endless when it comes to accessorizing these cuties. Other demonstrators have shared a similar,cute little basket but not the instructions or measurements. This video contains my version of creating a spring/ Easter basket, simply and quickly. For this version you will need the following:

1 piece of 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock, your choice of color

Simply Scored Scoring Tool # 122334

Paper Snips #103579

Lace Ribbon Border Punch # 122362

Brads # 127279 (I used FREE Sale A Bration , Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack)

SNAIL Adhesive # 104332

Crop O Dile # 108362

I did embed the measurements into the video but am not sure why they’re not showing up! If you need them please leave a comment and I will send them to you.

I am making an assortment of these to give to those who visit during the spring and Easter. I found some flower seeds on sale for 10 cents a pack and think they would be a cute item to stuff into these along with some other goodies.

I know you will enjoy making your own version of these spring/Easter baskets!

HapBEE Stampin’!

Judi

Tea Shoppe Emboss Resist

February 14, 2012 by Judi Anderson

In my mid-month newsletter, I am sharing the emboss resist technique. This a technique that is simple to do yet it will WOW your friends! This is a perfect technique to do with our Tea Shoppe stamp set found on page 19, in the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog. You and your guests will get a chance to learn and then make a project doing this technique when you book a workshop to be held in March. If you would like to get on my Monthly Newsletter Mailing list CLICK HERE.

It is also the technique my card clubs got to do at their February meeting. The card I am sharing with you today is the card my club members made and loved!

Materials we used are;

Stamps: Tea Shoppe

Inks: White Craft, Lucky Limeade Classic

Paper: Lucky Limeade, Whisper White

Misc.: Embossing Buddy,White Embossing Powder

Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon, Scallop Oval

Punch, Stampin' Sponge, paper towel,Heat

Gun,Basic Pearls

Don't you just love how the emboss resist technique gives this tea cup a soft, elegant look? You could even use a different color ink on the flowers , I would probably use Wiseria Wonder because this tea cup reminds me of playing dress up when I was younger. I would pick violets and lily of the valley from around our garage and have tea parties. I would put on this purple violet long robe, high heals and share cookies with my dolls. Sorry~ a short trip down memory lane!

If you would like to learn how to do the emboss resist technique just contact me by visiting my website. Be sure to click on "My Ideas" to get more projects & inspiration! Did you know you can also shop there, 24/7 by clicking HERE!

HapBEE Stampin'!

Judi