Love to Make Cards

Happy Holidays!

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 23:35:00 +0000

Better late than never! Hope everyone have a wonderful holiday season!

Flower Patch #3

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:47:00 +0000

Woo-hoo! Two posts in one week! Today's card was CASE'd from Justin. I just love this card. It's so unique and fresh, don't you think?

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Flower Patch

Ink: Blushing Bride, Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow

Papers: Mossy Meadow, Daffodil Delight, All Abloom DSP Stack

Accessories: Flower Fair Framelits, Woodgrain embossing folder, Candy Dots

Flower Patch #2

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 14:46:00 +0000

Guess who ended up taking a loooong blog sabbatical and didn't tell anyone? Oops. Hope you'll forgive me for having a long and busy summer with the kids. Now that they are back in school, I'm breathing a sigh of relief! To help me back into the mood of creating, I had a Stampin' Coffee this morning. I was reminded that I hadn't updated my blog in like, oh, two months. So here I am, sharing a card I made before summer consumed me.

Then I decided this card was a little boring. So I tied some new thick twine on the card. Then I couldn't decide which color works better. Which one do you like more?

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Flower Patch

Ink: Blushing Bride, Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow

Papers: Mossy Meadow, Daffodil Delight, All Abloom DSP Stack

Accessories: Flower Fair Framelits, Thick Baker's Twine

Flower Patch

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 20:57:00 +0000

Had a fun morning crafting with my friend, Jennifer. We both used the same stamp set and papers. We didn't use any sketch challenge, or CASE from anyone. What do you think?

Peachy Camera

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 15:44:00 +0000

Here's one of many card pictures that have been stuck in my camera. :) My summer has been crazy busy with kids' activities. What about you? This card was made quite awhile ago. When I saw the original by Justin, I just had to CASE it. The DSP and stamp set are now retired, but you can certainly substitute it with something current. The On-Film framelits continue to be available in the new catalog. I just HAD to use the gold foil paper. What did you think?

Too Kind Works

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 14:33:00 +0000

Today's card uses Work of Art stamp set in such an interesting way. I loved it as soon as I saw it. Card CASE'd from Lisa. See how the clouds and the grass are made using Work of Art stamps? Isn't it great?

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Too Kind, Work of Art

Ink: Soft Sky, Strawberry Slush, Pear Pizzazz, Always Artichoke

Papers: Strawberry Slush

Accessories: Strawberry Slush Thick Baker's Twine, Itty Bitty Accents punch pack

Endless Birthday Wishes

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 14:33:00 +0000

Good Monday to you! Today's card uses a great photopolymer stamp set, called Endless Birthday Wishes. I just love this style. I sure hope Stampin' Up! makes more of it. The first run had caused a backorder almost immediately after this set was released. The second shipment finally came in, and if you haven't placed your order for it yet, you need to do it NOW! :)

Today's card is a CASE of Mindy's. I changed up the colors based on the colored twine I have. Oh, you know what else I also love? Using Work of Art as background of flowers, or in this case, cake. Makes it look so effortless, doesn't it?

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Endless Birthday Wishes

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Pear Pizzazz

Papers: Pistachio Pudding

Accessories: Pistachio Pudding Thick Baker's Twine

Assistant Thanks

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 14:20:00 +0000

Here's a card I made for my daughter's teaching assistant. She's a sweet lady who has no grandchildren. So she treats all the kindergarteners like her grandkids. My child is so lucky. This card is once again CASE'd from Diana. What is it about Diana's cards that I just love so much. And I met Diana in Salt Lake last year during Convention. Which just makes her cards super awesome to me! :)

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): #hello

Ink: Blackberry Bliss

Papers: Smoky Slate, Hello Honey, Blackberry Bliss, Moonlight DSP Stack

Accessories: Decorative Dots embossing folder, Chevron embossing folder, Window Frame framelits, 2 1/2" Circle punch, Blackberry Bliss Stitched Satin ribbon, Itty Bitty Accents punch pack

Teacher's Card

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:38:00 +0000

It's the last day of school for my daughter. Kindergarten year has been a blast and gone by entirely way too fast. I can't believe my first born will be a first grader come September! I CASE'd today's card from Diana. I made this for her teacher. That sentiment really sums up what I want to tell her.

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): A Lot of Thanks

Ink: Lost Lagoon, Hello Honey

Papers: Lost Lagoon, Hello Honey, Smoky Slate, Moonlight DSP Stack

Accessories: Fancy Fan embossing folder, Decorative Label punch, Extra Large Oval punch, Chevron ribbon

Work of Art CASE

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 15:59:00 +0000

I CASE'd this card quite a long time ago from someone. Now I can't remember who! Anyways, this was made with Work of Art stamp set. Soooo super versatile! All the colors are the brand new 2014-2016 Incolors: Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow, Lost Lagoon, Hello Honey, and Tangelo Twist.

You know what the bonus of this card is? Pretty much considered 1-layer, which means only 1 postage stamp required to mail! :)

All New! Fun 'n Crafty Blog Hop!

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 14:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Fun n' Crafty Blog Hop for June! This is the first of our monthly blog hops. We hope you will enjoy all the inspiration. This month we will be showcasing project ideas from the NEW Stampin' Up Annual Catalog. So make sure to check out the list of stops on the hop at the bottom of this post to see them all!

The first card I CASE'd is from page 67. I made a couple of minor changes, since I didn't have all the products. I love the color combination of this card. I even stamped on a piece of vellum and embossed it. I really loved how this card turned out. And the placement of the candy dots is so unique, too.

This second card can be found on page 109 of the catalog. I am soooo glad to see the Just Sayin' stamp set and the Word Bubble framelits made it into the new catalog, along with the arrows embossing folder from the Occasions Catalog. I again used a candy dot for the center of the cute little flower from the new punch set.

I hope you are inspired to create your own versions of samples you see in the catalog. If I am the last stop you are visiting, thank you for joining us this month. If I am not the last blog, feel free to click on the Next Blog button and visit Jennifer at her blog. A list of participants is below should you wish to hop around.

Blog Hop Participants:

Jennifer B. of Northwest Stamper
Rose B. of RoxyRose44
Tobe B. of The Craft Sea
Sara G of 1200 Some Miles
Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
Annie L. of Love Me Cards

Duo Sneaks

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Fri, 30 May 2014 16:10:00 +0000

Had such a fun morning crafting and chatting with my good friend, Jennifer, of NW Stamper, earlier this week. We decided that we really needed to get some creative mojo going. So what's better than two friends, a sketch, and a craft-off? Here's the result. Some sneak peeks for you here, along with current items continuing in the new catalog. What do you think? Which do you think is mine, and which do you think is Jennifer's? Have you spotted anything you have on your wishlist, or are adding to your wishlist???

Speaking of wishlists... If your wishlist from the new catalog is $55 or more, consider the $50 sign-up promotion, effective now until end of June. Consider this, get $55 worth of new products for $50. That's a 10% discount. The starter kit charges NO SHIPPING! That's another 10% discount! You're saving money from purchases you would have made anyways right off the bat! Then, you enjoy further perks of demonstrator discounts, hostess benefits where you are your own hostess, etc. Lots of benefits to signing up with this promo. If you need further details, feel free to CONTACT ME anytime.

Cupcake Birthday

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Thu, 15 May 2014 14:32:00 +0000

I needed a quick little girl's birthday card the other day for my daughter's classmate. I picked the colors from the wrapping paper I used. I ended up with Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Coastal Cabana. Interesting choices, you say? Look how cute and spring fresh it is! I loved it. :)

Anyways, just because the Create a Cupcake stamp set is retiring/sold out, doesn't mean you can't play with it, right? Plus, the punch is still available for order. And I'll let you in a leeetle secret, there's a NEW coordinating cupcake stamp set in the new catalog! Yay!!!

This card was CASE'd from Jo.

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Create a Cupcake (retiring)

Ink: Coastal Cabana

Papers: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry DSP Stack, Silver Glimmer paper (being reconfigured, will be back in new catalog), Red Glimmer paper

Accessories: Build a Cupcake punch, 2" circle punch (coming soon!), 2 3/8" scallop Circle punch, Word Window punch, Modern Label punch

2014-2015 Sneak Peek!

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Mon, 12 May 2014 14:32:00 +0000

Today I'm showing you 2 cards made with some of the new goodies from the upcoming Annual Catalog. The first card was originally inspired by Diane. But I didn't like hiding the tag, so I decided to put it outside. The background on the tag is done by inking up the Decorative Dots embossing folder and carefully laying the cardstock on top. You could brayer the back, to get a better coverage. Or you could be lazy like me and just use your fingers. :)

With this second card, I wanted to kind of have this ombre look with the chevron stamp. So I stamped the top one off twice, before stamping on cardstock. Then the next set was stamped off once. The last one was not stamped off.

How did you like these?

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Work of Art

Ink: Hello Honey, Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon

Papers: Hello Honey, Blackberry Bliss, Moonlight DSP Stack

Accessories: Hello Honey stitched satin ribbon, Scallop Tag punch, Stamp-a-majig

Power of Two!

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Fri, 09 May 2014 16:25:00 +0000

This week is National Teachers Appreciation week. I made this card for my daughter's teacher, . Inside I attached a Starbucks giftcard. This card was inspired by Brian. When I saw his card, I thought it was hilarious. The teacher has made reference to drinking coffee a few times in the recent past when I interacted with her. So I thought this was a fitting occasion to make this card. I simplified the card, but you get the idea. :)

The funnest (is that a word?) part is using my alphabet stamps to finish the sentiment from Yippee Skippee. I did use the now-sold out alphabet photopolymer. But fear not, there will be a new alphabet photopolymer set in the new catalog!!! Yippee Skippee!!!

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Perfect Blend, Yippee Skippee, Designer Type photopolymer (sold out)

Ink: Early Espresso

Papers: Early Espresso, Coastal Cabana, Retro Fresh DSP

Accessories: None!

Zoo Babies

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Fri, 02 May 2014 14:44:00 +0000

Woo-hoo for second card of the week in a long, long time! Here's another card with NO retiring products. This one was CASE'd from Jill. Yipee! Yesterday we demonstrators get to start ordering some items from the new catalog to prepare for its launch. I really tried to contain myself. I hope to get my box next week, and I will get to play with it and show you some samples to whet your appetite.

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Zoo Babies, A Dozen Thoughts

Ink: Smoky Slate, Costal Cabana

Papers: Smokey Slate, Costal Cabana

Accessories: Alphabet Press embossing folder, Smoky Slate 3/4" Chevron Ribbon

Just Sayin'

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 17:57:00 +0000

Is seeing the items on the Retiring Lists getting you down? They are sure flying off the shelves of the warehouse. Well, rather than show you a card with retiring items on it, how's I show you a card that uses products that are going to continue in the new catalog?

Does this make you happy? The Retro Fresh Washi Tapes are in the new catalog! So are the Just Sayin' stamp set and coordinating Word Bubbles framelits. Yay!!! One secret I will share with you... These items are found in the current Occasions catalog. Currently, the stamp set and framelits are offered as a bundle, at a 15% saving for you. In the new catalog, I do not spot the bundle being available, which means when the new catalog starts, this bundle will go up to its original price. So, if the stamp and and framelits are something you've been eyeing, it would be a great thing to place on your order before Occasions Catalog end on June 1st. You do want to save some $$$, don't you?! ;)

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Just Sayin'

Ink: Baked Brown Sugar, Costal Cabana

Papers: Tangerine Tango, Baked Brown Sugar

Accessories: Word Bubbles framelit, Calypso Coral Baker's Twine (retiring)
Edited to add: Forgot to mention this card was CASE'd from Angela.

Retired Lists are out! AND FREE SHIPPING this week!

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 14:45:00 +0000

Retired Stamps: http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2014_NA_RetiredList/NA/US_Retiring_Stamps.pdf

Retired Accessories: http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2014_NA_RetiredList/NA/US_Retiring_Accessories.pdf

All items are from current catalogs, but are as supplies last only. If there's something you want on these lists, contact me ASAP. Or for best selection, go to my Online Store and place your order. Since it's FREE SHIPPING week, you can place as many orders any size, anytime you want, and no shipping charges will apply April 21st-25th!

Floral Frame

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 14:44:00 +0000

Today's card was inspired by Amy. I had been wanting to test out layering using flowers from different stamp sets and thought this was the perfect card to try it with. I used Mixed Bunch, Flower Shop and Petite Petals. Look at how wonderful they stack on top of each other. I hear what you're saying... but I don't NEED another flower set. I know, I know. I didn't want to keep buying these floral sets, either. But I caved, and I love them! Oh, the reason why my sentiment looks like it barely got any ink at all? I was trying to be careful and not get any lines from the edges of the rubber. I guess it wasn't a very good job. But I was not about to redo the entire card. So there.

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Peachy Keen, Mixed Bunch, Flower Shop, Petite Petals

Ink: Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit

Papers: Pool Party, Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse, Sweet Sorbet DSP (SAB2014)

Accessories: Peachy Keen framelits, Blossom punch, Pansy punch, Petite Petals punch, Basic Pearls, Crumb Cake Taffeta ribbon

Happy Spring Day at last!

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 18:56:00 +0000

Yay, sunshine make appearance today in my corner of the world. Today is the last day of Sale-a-Bration. I'm putting in one last order today. Let me know if you want in ASAP! Today's card is inspired by.... somebody in cyberspace. I'm so sorry to the original creator. I can't remember where I go this from. Let me know if you do. Anyways, I love this sentiment from the Yipee Skipee set. I used the embossing folder that's FREE with qualifying order during Sale-a-Bration. The "long banner" is made by using the Banner punch, also FREE with qualifying order during Sale-a-Bration. You like?

ETA: Found my inspiration. This card was inspired by Angie.

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Yipee Skipee

Ink: Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana Stampin' Write Marker

Papers: Tangerine Tango, Baked Brown Sugar, So Saffron, Coastal Cabana, Retro Fresh DSP

Accessories: Chalk Talk framelits, Banner (SAB2014), Decorative Dots embossing folder, Calypso Coral Baker's Twine

Perfect Layer

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 14:22:00 +0000

I love these almost-one-layer cards. Today's card is inspired by THIS card. Not much explanation needed here. I love these colors, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, and Pear Pizzazz. Flowers are from Flower Shop. Sentiment in Early Espresso. Sentiment is from Perfect Pennants, out of the current Occasions Catalog.

Good Thoughts from a Good Friend

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 17:12:00 +0000

Here is a super simple card for the day. I CASE'd this from a card I received from... I can't remember!!! Argh! Pam S., did you send me this card?? Anji?? Sorry, senile moment. Here's the original the mysterious-she sent me.

I super love the Sweet Sorbet DSP from the Sale-a-Bration catalog. That's why I used it on my card. And I never thought I would love the Watercolor DSP. But look at how nice this looks on the original!

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Perfect Pennants

Ink: Crisp Cantaloupe

Papers: Pool Party, Sweet Sorbet DSP (SAB2014)

Accessories: Midnight Muse 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon

Soccer Birthday

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 14:29:00 +0000

I needed a quick card for my daughter's classmate's birthday party. It was soccer themed. I remembered seeing someone made a soccer ball card, so that was my inspiration. Here's what I learned about making that ball. Cut a large circle to the desired size of your ball in green. I used a circle framelit. Then I used the Hexagon punch to punch out shapes in white and black. I started in the center with a piece of black, leaving just a slight bit for seam, and put the white pieces around. Topped off with a set of black. Use the same size circle framelit and cut the whole ball again. Now you have your soccer ball. I cut the number for age using Typeset Bigz Dies. Sentiment was with Remember Your Birthday set. Field mimic'd by using Square Lattice embossing folder.

Fun card for a kid, don't you think?

Thank You File

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 14:48:00 +0000

Once again, I needed to send a check to pay off my debt to someone. I wanted to make something different, because this is for a fairly artsy person. I decided to try my hands on the file folder cards that have been popular.

I put a bookmark inside the file folder. This is cut with the Chalk Talk framelit.

Here is a quick pictorial to show you how I made the file folder look using our awesome Envelope Maker.

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Another Thank You photopolymer set

Ink: Baked Brown Sugar

Papers: Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe, Sweet Sorbet DSP (SAB2014)

Accessories: Chalk Talk framelit, Baked Brown Sugar Ruffle Stretched Trim, Envelope Maker

Chalk Talk for You

noreply@blogger.com (Annie Lee) — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 15:26:00 +0000

I CASE'd today's card from my cyber friend, Dawn. I don't know what it is about this card, but it's sure a popular one at Card Buffet. All my pre-cut kits were all gone at the end of the event. I call that a success! I used both the Chalk Talk stamp set and the coordinating framelits. Did you know that when you get these as a bundle together, you save 15%?! Add on a pack of paper and an inkpad, you've got yourself a $50 order, which earns you a SAB freebie! I chose the free Sweet Sorbet DSP for this card. How perfect is that? It's seriously easy to earn your free stuff. Don't wait! The Sale-a-Bration promotion ends at the end of March!

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Chalk Talk

Ink: Early Espresso, Strawberry Slush

Papers: Pool Party, Early Espresso, Early Espresso Core'dination, Sweet Sorbet DSP (SAB2014)

Accessories: Chalk Talk framelit, 1/8" Early Espresso grosgrain Ribbon, Extra Large punch, Woodgrain embossing folder