Another True Friend card...

I really enjoy using this stamp set and just love to use the big flower in this set.

I created this card for a card class that was held a bit ago. It uses a button in the center of the flower popped up with a Stampin Dimensional too and I love the sentiment on the round tab punch piece!

Stamps: True Friend, Canvas Background

Cardstock/Ink: Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink, Gable Green, Glossy White

Accessories: Button - Soft Subtles, Round Tab Punch

Asian Inspiration....

I love cards with asian flair to them.  So it's no wonder that I love the Embrace life stamp set for it's bamboo style stamp.   I made this fabulous card using the chocolate satin ribbon that was sold for a limited time in the Holiday 2007 Mini Catalog, but never fear, even though this is no longer available this way you can still get your hands on this fabulous ribbon by purchasing the Ribbon Originals Theater Ribbon set.    This has to be my all time favorite ribbon that is for SURE!!!! 

The Embrace Life stamp set has become one of my most favorite sets here lately and I guess I am going to have to buy my very own (currently I am borrowing my moms) because I can't imagine life without this!   Be on the lookout for more great cards using this fabulous set!!!

Stamps: Embrace Life, Much Appreciated

Cardstock/Ink: Old Olive, Cameo Coral, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Theater Ribbon Originals

Faux Silk Thank You

This lovely card was done using the "faux silk" technique! I just love the look of this card. The photo does not do it justice that is for sure! If you want to see this technique in person be sure to contact me to book a workshop and I can show this technique to you and your friends! It really is oh faux fun!
Stamps:
Spring Solitude
Cardstock & Ink:
Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Mellow Moss
Accessories:
Keytag Punch, Moss Grosgrain Ribbon, Glue Stick
Other:
White Tissue Paper

Birdie talk...

A little birdie once told me....that Stampin UP! is THE BEST!
I love all that Stampin UP! does for me as a demonstrator between the fabulous Customer Service center, the fabulous products (of course), the ability to stay home with my kids yet still feel like I "contribute" to the finances, but most of all, for providing me with the opportunity to share my passion of the craft with others. Of course not to mention it's really the best form of therapy in my book. No matter how horrible of a day I might have had, I can go into my Stampin Space, close the door, pound some rubber on some ink and somehow magically I can forget all the days worries.

If you've ever though of becoming a Stampin UP! demonstrator, wether to pay the bills, stash some Christmas cash, or just to purchase your product at a discount - NOW - is the time to join the family! Until March 17th Stampin UP! is offering their Starter Kit at a 20% discount! This is the first time in my 5 years I've ever seen this kind of special!!! PLUS you get to choose ANY stamp set from the current Idea Book Collection OR Occasions Mini catalog FREE!!!!!!!!!! Yup, even those $47 ones!!! Oh and get this..... to sweeten the pot even more..... you have the opportunity to earn even MORE free stamp sets as part of the awesome Stampin Start rewards program! Don't forget, the kit is customizable, great for those that "have everything" so don't delay... call me (or the little birdie) today and lets get you going!

In the meantime, a special thank you to all of you who help me continue in my
passion for sharing stamping with you and for keeping the "dream alive"!

Stamps:

A Little Birdie Told Me, Sweet Shapes

Cardstock & Inks:

So Saffron, Ballet Blue, Cameo Coral, Watercolor Paper

Accessories/Tools:

Silver Cording (retired), Dimensionals, Aquapainter

Merci...

I want to take a moment here on Thanksgiving Eve to give thanks to you...my blog readers and those of you who are customers and friends of mine. I appreciate each of you for so many different reasons and I could NOT have a successful business with Stampin UP! without you!





I wish you all a fabulous day with plenty of bounty on your table and in your tummies and to feel the love and warmth of those around you.





In honor of Gobble Gobble day.... here is a darling card I made recently for my Gettin Punchy (Punchalicious) class....

Stamps: Give Thanks

Accessories: Ticket Corner Punch, Scallop Punch, Paper Snips, Sponge Daubers

Cardstock & Ink: Really Rust, Garden Green, Ruby Red, More Mustard, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa

Falling in for Fall....

This fabulous card just makes me giddy for fall. (notice it's a bit crooked...I blame that on the starbucks LOL.... ah, it's homemade..makes it a Sloman Original right!) anyhoot... the trees (from Lovely As a Tree) is direct stamped on Cork (yup, like as in corkboard) and then matted onto Close to Cocoa cardstock and slapped (crooked I might add) onto the stamped card base. Such a fun card and when using cork as your focal image layer, you don't need any other "embellishments"! This was another project from my Covering Cork class that was held in September.

Supplies:
Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Wonderful Words
Ink & Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, Close to Cocoa
Other: Cork