I started with a base of Garden Green cardstock and cut a strip of the striped paper from Merry Moments Designer paper.  I wrapped the Mistletoe Taffeta Ribbon around it and added a hand-cut tag with, A Christmas Wish stamped on it in Basic Black.  I punched a strip of Real Red cardstock with the Scallop Edge Punch for under the designer paper.

Stampin' Up!'s Home for Christmas image was stamped in Basic Black on Very Vanilla cardstock and colored with the AquaPainter and Stampin' Write markers in Garden Green, Old Olive, Real Red, Summer Sun, Close to Cocoa, Going Gray and Chocolate Chip.  The Very Vanilla was layered onto Chocolate Chip cardstock and placed just under the Real Red Scallop Edge.

 Finally, I used a little Crystal Effect on the snow in the bush and along the steps and ground and added Dazzling Diamonds Glitter for some extra BLING!  Too bad you can't see the sparkle on the card!

On a personal note…if you would keep my hubby in your prayers.  He goes for an epidural on his back early Wednesday morning.  Please pray that this shrinks the membrane that is pushing on the nerve and relieves the pain and that he doesn't have to go in for surgery if it doesn't work.  MANY thanks!

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I used Stampin' Up!'s Build A Bear Bigz die and Beary Essentials Bigz Die and fabric backed with Wonder Under for the bear that I ironed onto the Canvas Tote bag.  She has a little Latte flower button in her hair!

I included a 24 count package of Crayons and four Stampin' Up! Note Cards made with the Beary Best Friends stamp set.  I left these very simple for the kids to color.  The Notecards were just dressed up with a strip of cardstock along one side, and then the Basic Black images stamped on Whisper White and mounted on coordinating primary colors (Yo Yo Yellow, Real Red, Glorious Green or Brilliant Blue).  The envelopes were also stamped with the Beary Best Friends images.

It was a fun project to make!  Hope you have a wonderful week.  I have lots of designing to do for Create with Connie and Julie…hope to get caught up!

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A friend just pointed out that I never provided the template I used for the Split Step Card I used in the last Tour de Freaks Blog Tour!  Here is the card again. 

And…here is the template.  It is not to scale to print out, but you can see the measurements,  I've listed them, too, in case they are hard to read. 

Base: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2

Score long side at 1, 2, 3 1/8, 4 1/4, 6 3/8 only to red cut line, except for center 4 1/4 score line goes completely across.

1" – Mountain fold
2" – Valley fold
3 1/8 – Mountain fold
4 1/4 – SPLIT – Valley fold at steps, Mountain fold at side
6 3/8 – Mountain fold

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It's not too late!  We would love to have you join us over on Create with Connie & Julie. We have finished up our Halloween and Fall ideas and we now have 6 full weeks of Christmas projects. There are two ways to join us, you can place an online order for $75.00 or you can purchase a subscription for only $39.95 US. For more information on the site please click HERE!

it's Saturday!  Time for another sketch challenge from Stamping 411.  I must say, I love the sketches that Selene has been doing lately!  If you attend my classes, you'll see some of these as the basis for future cards we will do!  I'm combining this challenge with the Late Night Stampers challenge since the theme is masculine, I thought it fit that criteria.

I can't tell you the last time I used Stampin' Up!'s Lovely As A Tree set.  I know it has been in my stamping arsenal since I first began because I made one of my first swap cards at Convention using it!  It is just a timeless stamp set…good for every occasion!

I started with a base of More Mustard cardstock.  I ran the Really Rust layer thru the Big Shot with the woodgrain texturz plate and then stamped "Thankful Thoughts of You" from Grateful Greetings in the lower right corner.  I added a couple strips of designer paper from Autumn Meadows Designer Pack.  Then I stamped the tree with Chocolate Chip ink on Vanilla Naturals cardtock and used my sponge daubers to add the Really Rust, More Mustard and Garden Green colors to the tree and grass area.  I colored the trunk of the tree with Close to Cocoa Classic Ink and a Blender pen.  This piece was layered onto Chocolate Chip cardstock and placed on the front with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Make sure to check out what the other Stamping 411 Operators did this week!  I'm sure their cards will be awesome!

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I chose my colors from the stripe in Thoroughly Modern Designer Paper.  I used Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay and Soft Suede cardstock to complement it.

The base card is Bermuda Bay, then I laid down a 2" strip of Sticky Page and added my mosaic pieces.  The grout lines were filled with Gold Embossing Powder. 

The focal point I stamped the wreath in Soft Suede and the berries in Melon Mambo.  The bow was added with the Melon Mambo marker.  This piece was layered on Soft Suede and then Melon Mambo cardstock.  I cut the little bird from Merry Details Sizzlet Die in my Big Shot!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!  Should be a good football game on tomorrow with Ohio State playing Penn State!  Go Bucks!

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It's not too late!  We would love to have you join us over on Create with Connie & Julie. We have finished up our Halloween and Fall ideas and we now have 6 full weeks of Christmas projects. There are two ways to join us, you can place an online order for $75.00 or you can purchase a subscription for only $39.95 US. For more information on the site please click HERE!

CARD KIT OF THE MONTH

November 2009

Featured Set: “Le Jardin Botanique” and

Featured Accessory: Chocolate Corduroy Buttons

 In this kit, you'll receive the supplies to create SIX of EACH design shown above – so you will receive all of the consumable supplies that you need to create 12 cards total. 

You will also receive 2 additional full color samples of "alternative" cards that you can make with the combined contents of the kit, as well as step by step instructions on how to complete each of the 4 designs.

Card Kit Price is just $20–that's 12 cards, plus envelopes for just $20!

November Featured Products:

• Le Jardin Botanique Stamp Set ($25.95) $20.76 with the purchase of the Card Kit
• Chocolate Chip Corduroy Buttons ($9.95) $7.56 with the purchase of the Card Kit

What else will you need?  See the list below for items that were used to create the cards in this kit.  If you already have everything–just buy the card kit and you are ready to create!

If you don't have everything–place a product order with your kit (don't forget about the discount on the "featured products!") 

Or–you can use the card kit to create your own designs using other stamps and inks that you already have–the choice is yours!

Orders for the Card Kits must be received by November 21st. You will receive your kits by the end of the month.

Email me today to order:

Connie R. Babbert
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Please Note: I am glad to ship kits directly to you! If the kit needs to be shipped, there will be an extra $3 shipping charge.  Kit orders with product ship for $4.95.

Products you will need to complete cards as shown:

• Basic Brown Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
• More Mustard Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
• Mellow Moss Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
• Always Artichoke Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
• Wide Oval Punch ($15.95)
• Large Oval Punch ($15.95)
• 1” Circle Punch ($10.95)
• Stampin’ Sponges ($3.50)
• Aqua Painters ($16.95)
• Le Jardin Botanique Stamp Set ($25.95) $20.76 with the purchase of the Card Kit
• Chocolate Chip Corduroy Buttons ($9.95) $7.56 with the purchase of the Card Kit

§         Stampin’ Dimensionals ($3.95)

§         SNAIL Adhesive ($6.95)

§         Mini Glue Dots ($4.95)

§         Bone Folder ($6.95)

§         Paper Snips ($9.95)

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I fell in love with Lee Conrey's crimped background, so had to make one for myself.  I was so excited that I taught this at my Technique Class last night!  It was definitely well received! 

You do need a lighter weight cardstock to get the best effect, so Whisper White worked perfectly!  I also have an idea for a Very Vanilla card that I may try out today.

I started with a base of Real Red and added a layer of Soft Suede cardstock.  I did the Crimper Technique with Whisper White, then trimmed it down to fit with the Soft Suede mat.  I felt it needed trimming because the crimping will stretch out the cardstock a little bit.

For the focal piece, I stamped Stampin' Up!'s Tree Trimming stamp in Versamark on Whisper White cardstock, then embossed with Gold Embossing Powder.  I layered it on Brushed Gold cardstock.  Finally, I added a Real Red 1/4 Grosgrain bow to the top.

I love all the texture that this background has!  So much fun!

If you are in the Columbus, Ohio area, make sure to sign up for my Punch Class next Wednesday, 11/11 @ 6:30 PM.  I have three FUN punch art characters just in the time for holidays!  You won't want to miss it!

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It's not too late!  We would love to have you join us over on Create with Connie & Julie. We have finished up our Halloween and Fall ideas and we now have 6 full weeks of Christmas projects. There are two ways to join us, you can place an online order for $75.00 or you can purchase a subscription for only $39.95 US. For more information on the site please click HERE

I made this right before Halloween last month, and of course, it was hard to find regular colored M&Ms.  So, I picked out all the green ones from the Halloween colors!  I kind of like this bright green color! 

The base of the card is Crushed Curry and I layered on Chocolate Chip cardstock.  I adhered the filled Sweet Cup to the Taken With Teal cardstock, then added the stamped and cut out Crushed Curry petals for the flower.  I tucked in some Old Olive leaves, too.  Finally, I stamped Happy Birthday from Teeny Tiny Wishes on Whisper White and punched with the Large Oval Punch and layered on an Old Olive Scallop Oval.  I punched one of the trio flowers punched with Crushed Curry cardstock and added an Old Olive mini brad in the center.  It's a fun card I plan on giving to my Mom for her birthday!

I'm off to finish up my Technique Class for tonight.  Everything is prepped, just need to clean up my studio a little.  It is still in disarray from the retreat a week ago!

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It's not too late!  We would love to have you join us over on Create with Connie & Julie. We have just finished up our Halloween and Fall ideas and we are now starting 6 full weeks of Christmas projects. There are two ways to join us, you can place an online order for $75.00 or you can purchase a subscription for only $39.95 US. For more information on the site please click HERE

Here is Mary Jo's sketch.  And below is my Masculine Card for LNS using her sketch.

I started with a base of Soft Suede cardstock.  I added a piece of the woodgrain pattern in Autumn Meadows Designer Series Paper pack.  I used a strip of Really Rust cardstock for the punched scallop edge.

For my focal piece, I stamped the Pheasant from Stampin' Up!'s Autumn Days stamp set in Versamark and then Soft Suede Classic ink and stamped it on Whisper White cardstock.  It was then embossed with Clear Embossing Powder.  I sponged Really Rust Classic Ink along the bottom.  I punched a 1 1/4 circle from xerox paper and temporarily placed it in the upper left corner as a mask.  I sponged Summer Sun Classic Ink around the top portion, removed the mask and lightly added a little more Summer Sun and Really Rust Classic Inks.  I stamped the grass from Autumn Days in Soft Suede, also stamping off once for a lighter dimensional look.  I layered this on Really Rust cardstock.  I stamped the small leaves from Autumn Days in Soft Suede on Soft Suede cardstock and Really Rust on Summer Sun cardstock, then cut them out and adhered to the bottom left corner.  I stamped Happy Birthday from Teeny, Tiny Wishes in Chocolate Chip on Really Rust and punched it out with the Modern Label Tag and added two mini Gold brads on each side.  That is popped up with dimensionals.

I think this will be a nice Birthday Card for my father in law!  Enjoy the week!

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This week's Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge was really fun to do.  I had this card done in about 10 minutes!  Now…that is my kind of card!

My friend, Annette, who was here for a week, noticed that I didn't have a lot of Night of Navy or Bravo Burgundy cardstock scraps in my basket!  I set out to make a card using those colors in her honor!  So…here you go, Annette!

I purchased Stampin' Up!'s Gifts of Christmas stamp set because of all the beautiful cards I've seen made with it.  Even all alone, the image is striking.

I started with a base of Bravo Burgundy cardstock and stamped the floral image from Stampin' Up!'s Gifts of Christmas stamp set randomly along the left side in Bravo Burgundy Classic Ink.   The main image I stamped with Night of Navy Classic Ink on Whisper White cardstock and layered it onto Night of Navy cardstock.  I added a strip of Bravo Burgundy that was trimmed with the Scallop Edge Punch, then wrapped the White Taffeta Ribbon around and tied.  That's it!  Less than 10 minutes from thought to completion!  

It would be EASY to make this YOUR Christmas card and you could complete a stack of them in just a short time!  This image also looks beautiful with Silver or Gold Embossing!

Enjoy!  Check out the rest of the Stamping 411 Operators to see their creations this week!  And…take a minute to make the sketch challenge yourself and upload to Mister Linky!

Have a wonderful weekend…Happy Halloween, too!