Stampin'Up! PUNCHES

WOW .... I can't believe how long I've been away. Thanks for joining me today! I've got a lot of things to catch up on ~ most important and foremost, the 8th birthday of our one and only granddaughter. Below please see the birthday card I made for her special day. She is a girly girl so there can never be enough pink or bling. The bodice of the dress is made using the Round Tab punch, the neck is scooped out using the 1 1/4" Circle punch and the layers for the skirt are made using the Blossom Petals Builder punch. I used Vellum card stock, took a dauber and Pretty In Pink classic ink and tinted the petals for the skirt. I then layered the petals and added the Rhinestone Jewels for the bling.

Here's the inside of the card using the Easy Events stamp set featured on page 57 of the 2011/12 Idea Book & Catalog.

Well I just had to have a personalized stamp to use on the back of all her cards. See page 172 of the IB&C and order yours today.

OK, hope you won't get bored but just wanted to share some photos of her party. It was at .....

Laura and her guests had their hair done, makeup applied and fingernails polished.

Then they were off to change into their "diva" outfits. Laura is in black ~ next to one of her friends that's pointing to the screen at the other end of the room. The lights are about to go off, the disco light is about to come on and the music is about to begin. They are just before posing on the runway. Oh, they were something else but so cute!

So once the dancing was over, it was time to have cake and ice cream. Just love the decor in this place. Awesome!

And here's the gift bags you saw in an earlier post but didn't they look good? (even if I do say so myself)

OK, the cake and ice cream have been devoured and it's time now to ride around Katy in a limo. I'm a little envious being that I've never been in a limo. I'm old and she's only 8. What's wrong with this picture?

Thanks for allowing me to be a grandmother and sharing this wonderful occasion with you. I hope you'll check back tomorrow as I've got a few more things to share with you! Have a wonderful day. Do something good for yourself and stamp daily!

Stampin'Up! BIG SHOT and SCALLOP DIE

I'm sharing with you today a quick tutorial on how to make the cookie monsters that I showed yesterday (see below post if you missed it). First of all I ran a piece of whisper white card stock through the Big Shot using the Scallop Die so you could see the contrast. You will not need to do this when you make your own because you will be able to see where on the Die to place your folded card stock.

Secondly, I cut a piece of card stock 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 and scored at 4 1/4.

As you can see, I placed the yellow card stock across the Die leaving five scalloped edges across the top. This is how you get your fold rather than the edge being cut.

Lastly here is your finished product. Now you can leave how ever many scallops you'd like to at the top. I normally use uneven numbers just because that's how I am. But if you want a smaller fold, then use only three OR experiment to see just how many you like best.

Now wasn't that easy peesy? Remember that you can do this using most any Stampin'Up! Die. The Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die featured in the new Mini Holiday Catalog is a great one to use this technique on. Instead of just a flat stocking, you can make it into a card.

That's all for today. I hope this has given you another suggestion for using your Big Shot and Dies. If you do not have a Big Shot but it's on your wish list, please email me at shirley.mckay@ymail.com, for my promotion details. Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon. Do something good for yourself; stamp daily!

Stampin'Up! BIG SHOT and SCALLOP DIE

Thanks for joining me today. I can't believe it's already Tuesday ~ where did the long weekend go? Aren't these Cookie Monster cards so cute? My sister, Sue, made these at one of her recent camps where the hostess requested children's cards.

Please join me here tomorrow as I will show you how to use your Big Shot and Scallop Die to make these. They are easy peesy!

With my hubby being in town this past week, we have enjoyed doing things with our only granddaughter. She was anxious to take us to Texas Children's Hospital to show us the brick her Mom and Dad placed in her honor. This facility is so beautiful and has so much to offer to families of children needing medical assistance in the Katy/Houston area.

Every Friday night, my daughter and SIL plan a "family night". This past weekend we went bowling. Here is Laura and her BFF. We had such a fun time. I hope your weekend was fun and safe.

Look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

One more thing...please keep us Texans in your prayers due to the uncontrollable wildfires across the state. Thanks!

Stampin'Up! PUNCH BUNCH - Part 5

Here's the last of my five part series using the PUNCH BUNCH Sale-A-Bration set. Today's stamp is "Welcome Baby". I used Wild Wasabi, So Safron and Whisper White card stock ; Delicate Dots designer series paper (retired); Wild Wasabi and So Safron markers; Wild Wasabi ink pad; White Grosgrain ribbon; Word Window and Modern Label punches and Fundamental Phrases stamp set. Please note what a little piece of DSP was used....that's why it's a good idea to save those scraps even if the DSP is retired.

Thanks for stopping by today; hope you'll stop by again soon.

Have a great Tuesday!

Stampin'Up! Bugs & Kisses

Here's another cute children/kids card. You'll notice I didn't put a sentiment on the front but will do so for whatever occasion I need it for. I've used retired card stock again today as I

need to get rid of some of my "retired stash" particularly since Sue and I can't use it in

our workshops and clubs. You can find this cute Bugs & Kisses set on

page 96 of SU's 2010/11 Idea Book & Catalog.

Stampin'Up! Retired Designer Series Paper

If you're like me, you have some retired designer series paper and coordinating card stock laying around. Here are a few cards I made to have on hand when

I need something for kids and/or teenagers.

Hope you'll join me again tomorrow.

Do something good for yourself; stamp daily!

Stampin'Up! Fox & Friends and Defining Alphabet

Are there times when you just can't come up with a card design?

Well stress no longer....just open your SU Idea Book & Catalog to find just the layout

you're looking for.

At stamp camps and clubs, Sue and I try to impress upon the ladies that SU makes it so easy for us to copy any thing shown in their catalogs. SU shares all RECIPES for cards shown not only in their Idea Book & Catalog but in their Mini Catalogs as well. For more information on how to obtain this information, please email me, shirleym@ctc.net.

Today I'm bringing you a card I've copied using the Fox & Friends and Defining Alphabet sets shown on page 96 of the 2010/11 IB&C. You'll notice I've changed it up a bit but definitely took their idea and changed it to my liking.

I hope this tip has given you some inspiration to stamp today!

Have a good one and hope to see you back again tomorrow!

Stampin'Up! Childs Card

This card features the FOX & FRIENDS stamp set found in the Occasions Mini Catalog that runs through April 30th. So...if you like this set, you better hurry and order it. Time is running out!

I used Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White card stock; Chocolate Chip Twill Ribbon and Buttons (both retired). Please check SU's 2009/10 Idea Book & Catalog for current buttons and ribbon on pages 181, 182 and 183.
The Big Shot and Perfect Details Texturz Plates were also used.

Stampin'Up! Baby Card

Today I'm sharing with you a simple baby card made using the Animal Cracker (113395) and Sweet Little Sentiments (retired) stamp sets. I used Chocolate Chip (102128), Old Olive (100702) and Brilliant Blue (100721) card stock; Tall Tales Designer Series Paper (115678); Rich Regal Brads (106953); Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (109054). This card is very easy and one that could also be used as a thank you card from a child.

Do something good for yourself; stamp daily!