In yesterday's post, I said I post another card using Love Owl-lways.  Here it is!

I used Stampin' Up!'s paper piercing template from the Mat Pack to make the dots in the corners.  I again used the designer series paper from the Holiday Happenings Bundle.  The heart is colored using Pink Pirouette ink and an aqua painter.

Here's the recipe for this card:
Stamps: Love Owl-lways
Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Jet Black StazOn
Designer Series Paper: Holiday Happenings
Accessories: Silver Brads
Tools: Paper Piercer, Paper Piercing Template, Oval Punches (Small, Large, Wide)

Enjoy!

I know it isn't even Halloween yet, but here is a Valentine's card for you!  This Owl is from a set in the new Holiday Mini called Love Owl-lways.  There are six stamps in this set.

I watercolored this Owl using an aquapainter (which by the way are on sale for $7.95).  With your stamp pad closed, smoosh the top in a few times.  This will transfer some ink onto the inside cover.  Open your stamp pad.  Use your aquapainter to lift some ink and then apply it to your paper.  Then, paint away!  Be sure to use a permanent ink like StazOn for your stamp.  This will keep the image from running.

Here's the recipe for this card:
Stamps: Love Owl-lways
Cardstock: CLose to Cocoa, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Basic Black, StazOn Jet Black
Designer Series Paper: Holiday Happenings
Ribbon: Caramel Gingham Ribbon

I have another card using a stamp in this same set that I will post tomorrow, so be sure to come back to visit.  *smile*

If you have any questions about this card, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com

Enjoy!

So here is the snowman that I have fallen in love with!  I feel kind of funny posting this today though.   It's what, Oct 1st.  It's supposed to be nice and cool out. Well, not in SoCal!  Can you believe it's 96 degrees right now???  96!  We are having a scorcher today.  Luckily it's supposed to be about 15 degrees cooler tomorrow.

Here is a card that uses some of the new Alpine Ribbon Originals.  You can find this ribbon in the 2008 Holiday Mini that debuted today.  It's really neat ribbon!  It's felt and a bit thick.  It's stitched with white.  It comes in two 4 yard spools, for a total of 8 yards.  It also comes with another roll of ribbon with another design.

Here's the recipe for this card:
Stamps: Two Cool Dudes
Cardstock: Night of Navy, Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa, Glossy White
Ink: Night of Navy, Tangerine Tango
Ribbon: Alpine Ribbon Originals
Accessories: Silver Brads
Tools: Blender pen (to apply Tangerine Tango to nose and dots), Ticket Punch, Paper Piercer, Paper Distresser

Trying to stay cool!

	2008 Holiday Mini Catalog - Filled with holiday stamps, you will be amazed at the wonderful artwork and accessories available in this year's mini catalog.  You'll find the entire Big Shot product line, including exclusive dies and machines.  To view the Holiday Mini, click here or on the Holiday Mini cover on the right hand side.
	Decor Elements Phase 2 - A brand new phase of decor elements include new colors and images.  You'll find some great multi-layered elements.  Decorate your home for the holidays, your special occasions or just to suit your fancy!  To view the new phase 2 decor elements, click here or on the Decor Elements cover on the right hand side.
	Birthday Promotion - Get select birthday themed stamp sets at 20% off with a qualifying purchase of $20.  Check out my Birthday Promotion page for full details.  Click here.
	Aqua Painters - Purchase the large-tip Aqua Painter (item 114617) for $7.25. No minimum purchase, no limits, while supplies last.  Offer good through October 31.
	Hostess Incentive - Host a workshop of $350 and receive any stamp set from the Fall-Winter Sampler for free!  To see the sampler, click here or click on the Fall-Winter Preview cover on the right hand side.  This offer is good through November 30.  Host a workshop in the Stamp Workshop, your home or simply host a catalog workshop.

Don't forget!  You have until October 11 to sign up to become a Demonstrator for only $99!  A great price to join a great company!

Looks like a great promo month, doesn't it?!?

As always, if you'd like to take advantage of any of these promotions, please contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com.  Don't forget, you can now order online.  Click the Order Now button to the right.

Go stamp!

In the Fall Winter 08 Idea Book & Catalog, there are a lot of "silhouette" stamps.  This stamp here is from the set Upsy Daisy.  I won this set at Convention.  Here's a picture of Missi and me during that happy moment!  (Click)

I made this card for, yeah, you guessed it, a swap.  I did up 16 of these.

First I stamped the Daisy image in Pacific point then inked the image with Bashful Blue and stamped again just to the right.  I didn't use a Stamp-a-ma-jig, but it came out pretty good!  This technique is called Shadowing.  So basically what you do with Shadowing is take your image and stamp in a darker color first.  Then take a lighter color and stamp the same image off to the side just a bit.  It makes a "shadow".  Very easy!  This technique works best with solid images as opposed to line art images.

Notice the big oval in the corner.  That's the new Wide Oval punch.  It doesn't have a "mate" so, I just punched the same oval, but in a different color and then layered it offset.  I think it does the job.  lol

I stamped on Glossy White.  I think it's the best cardstock for bold images.  The image doesn't come out with white splotches.  It's a nice even image.

Here's the recipe for this card:
Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Sanded
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Bashful Blue, Glossy White
Ink: Pacific Point, Bashful Blue
Ribbon: Light Blue Gingham
Accessories: Dimensionals
Tools: Wide Oval Punch, paper piercer

If you have any questions about this card or need more specific directions, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com

Go Stamp!

Here's yesterday's card jazzed up just a bit.  And yes, I know it should be "Too" Cool in Ten and not "Two".  *wink*

So do you think it's a bit WOWed?  I made 7 additions to the card and it completely changed it.  The changes weren't all that difficult either!

Here's what I did:

• Added a Riding Hood Red layer
• Stamped Baja Breeze layer with Canvas background stamp inked with VersaMark
• Used a blender pen to pick up Riding Hood Red ink to color in the snowman's nose and the dots in the word background
• Distressed the edges of the Night of Navy cardstock framing the image
• Used dimensionals to pop up the main image
• Added a Riding Hood Red Felt Snowflake
• Added three silver brads to the corner

I like how the Riding Hood red gives the card a little but of pop.  That small accent helps to break up the monotone of the card.

Here's the recipe for this card:
Stamps: Two Cool Dudes, Canvas
Cardstock: Night of Navy, Baja Breeze, Glossy White, Riding Hood Red
Ink: Night of Navy, Versamark
Accessories: Riding Hood Red Felt Snowflake, Silver Brads, Dimensionals
Tools: Paper Piercer, Distresser Tool

If you have any questions about this card, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com.

Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.  Hope you like it!

Happy Stampin'!

This is a card done by Sharon (TexasStampin) on Splitcoaststampers. I hosted a Fall Winter 08 New stamp Set swap and this was one of the cards. There was a pretty good turn out. I had 5 groups with 10 people in each group. The level of the cards that were submitted were amazing!

I wanted to share these wonderful cards, so I created an album to showcase them. You can check out the entire album here.

Have a look at these wonderful cards! I have indicated the creator's SCS user name next to the name of the stamp set they used. When you are done looking, come back here and post a few comments about your favorites!

Enjoy!

It's Ten Minute Tuesday!  But first off, yes, I know it should be "Too" Cool in Ten and not "Two".  But, I titled this post as it is because the stamp set I used is called Two Cool Dudes.

This set is one that I came home from Convention with.  I got it as a Thank You for some work I did at Convention.  It's really a cute set.  There are two snowmen in this set.  This is the bigger of the two.   Don't you think he's cute?

Anyway, this card took me all of about 5 minutes to do.   Sweet, simple, no embellishments.

Here's a hint when stamping images that are bolder/solid.  Use glossy paper!  Solid images just seem to be more crisp on glossy paper.  The ink evens out more so than on regular cardstock.

Here's the recipe for this card:
Stamps: Two Cool Dudes
Cardstock: Night of Navy, Baja Breeze, Glossy White
Ink: Night of Navy

If you have any questions about this card, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think. And don't forget to come back on Wednesday for WOW-It Wednesday.

Stay cool!

I've finally gotten back into the groove of making cards.  I thought with the kids back in school, that I'd have more time to create.  Boy, was I totally wrong!  I am busier than ever.  I hate to admit it, but I may have volunteered for one too many programs at the school, scouts and all the other things we have going on.

Anyway, here's a card a made for a swap (of course).  It was supposed to be a multi-layered WOW swap.  I hope this is WOW enough for the swap.  What I might think is WOW, might be ho hum to others.

I used the paper from the Level 3 hostess bundle, Holiday Happenings.

Here's the recipe for this card:
Stamps: Say it with Scallops
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Glossy White, Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Designer Series Paper: Holiday Happenings
Ribbon: 5/8" Chocolate Chip Gorsgrain
Accessories: White Gel Pen, Silver Brads
Tools: Scallop Border Punch, Paper Piercer, Scallop Square Punch

If you have any questions about this card, feel free to contact me at Michelle@stampworkshop.com.

Be sure to come back tomorrow for Ten Minute Tuesday.

Enjoy!

What is the Big Shot?
The Big Shot is a manual die-cutting system that you can use for a number of projects and crafts. The simplicity of the Big Shot makes it a great addition to any one’s crafting hobby.

How does the Big Shot work?
Using steel-ruled and chemically-etched dies, the Big Shot cuts out images by passing card stock and other materials through rollers that utilize pressure to cut through the materials. With just a couple turns of the handle, you’ll be able to cut through a wide variety of materials. The Big Shot also comes with special cutting pads and a cutting platform that not only make the Big Shot safer and easier to use, but also lengthen the life of the product.

To read all about the Big Shot Product Line and to learn more about the system itself, check out my "All About the Big Shot" Page.  Click here.

To order your Big Shot, please contact me directly at Michelle@stampworkshop.com or phone me at (858) 538-6037.  All orders place through me will receive a BONUS sizzlits die!  Choose one of the following sizzlits dies (a $4.95 value) with your order for free!

• 113440 Buttons #5
• 113442 Daisy Flower
• 113443 Pumpkin #4
• 113445 Pumpkin Faces
• 113441 Swirls Scribbles
• 113444 Sparkle

Order today and you can start creating with your new Big Shot!

As you know we were on vacation.  It was a great vacation.  We had a great time at the family reunion.  I got to show off the brand new catalog and everyone went gaa-gaa over it!

Unfortunately, on our way home, we were in a small car accident.  We were all fine, but our SUV suffered some damage.  After getting home, the kids started school and I have been consumed with all that needed to be done to get our SUV back in order.  I've been busy with school (PTA, scouts, dance, homework, etc), dealing with insurance, the rental car company and the auto repair shop.  And wouldn't you know it, someone hit the rental while I was parked at the grocery store.  So, I've been dealing with that too.  My SUV should be done by the end of this week.  I'll be glad when it's all done and over with.

Anyway, we've had a nice relaxing Labor Day weekend visiting with family, lounging at the wonderful Torrey Pines State Beach, catching a few waves Boogie boarding and watching taking a stab at Boogie boarding too.  Now I am refreshed and committed to getting back to the Stamp Workshop!

A BIG thank you to all of my readers who have sent me emails wondering if I'm okay.  Even though I haven't posted in a long while, my readership only dropped slightly.  I still have all those promised Convention projects to post.  I'll be back on track soon with Ten Minute Tuesday and Wow It Wednesday.  I have to line up a few more Featured Stampers, but stay tuned.  I have have a few of my most favorite stampers lined up!

Glad to be back!

The links to the Spanish catalog were not working when I had a chance to update, but I am sure it can be found on the SU website shortly.  Just click in the top right corner and pick United States - Espanol.  This is at www.stampinup.com.

I have to go now!  I will try to update links and such when I can.

Until then...

BYE!

Alas, Stampin' Up! has been true to it's word.  Looks like it won't be posted until noon (MST).  And we are just about to leave the comfort of our hotel to go camping.  I shall not have internet connection *gasp*!  - unless I steal the SUV and head to a Starbucks...  Hmmm.  That's an idea!

Anyway, in case I can't get back to a computer, you will be able to find a link to the new catalog, both the Fall Winter 08-09 IB&C and Celebrando Creatividad, directly on my "official" Stampin' Up! website.  You can get there by clicking on the Stampin' Up Logo in the top right hand corner of this blog.

Or , if you want to bookmark it, here is the URL: http://TheCreativeStamper.stampinup.net

Enjoy the new catalog!  Hope to "talk" to you soon!

Today is a BIG day in the Stampin' Up! world!  Starting at noon (MST) the Fall Winter 2008-09 Idea Book and Catalog goes live!  You can start placing orders at noon (MST).

BUT, not only is it the first day of the new catalog, there are several GREAT promos and events that start today too! I have created separate pages for each promo or event.  Here's a listing and links to all the info you need!

• My personal favorite is the debut of Celebrando Creatividad - Our New Hispanic Supplement.  Click here for more information.
• From today through October 11, become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator with my team for only $99!  Details here!
•  Join my team with the standard start kit ($199) and receive a FREE stamp set from Stampin' Up (up to a $47.95 value)!  Find out more about being a demo and how to sign up online - here!  This promotion ends October 11.
• From today through September 30, order select NEW stamp sets at 15% off!  Click here to see which sets are available!

And now, here are some promotions that I am offering (not offered by Stampin' Up!):

• Get a free catalog!  Click here.
• Join my team and receive a free stamp set valued up to $27.95.

If you have any questions on any of these promotions or events, please contact me via email at Michelle@stampworkshop.com or by phone at (858) 538-6037.

Place your order with me via email 24/7 or by phone during normal business hours (9am-6pm).

Talk to you soon!

I never did post any further updates regarding Convention.  It's so sad.  There is some great stuff!  At Convention, I would stay up late and wake up early.  By the third day, I was totally non-functional.  I really did try to post, but I sat in the lobby of the Hilton and fell asleep with my laptop, well, in my lap!  lol

Convention totally wiped me.  As soon as I got home, I had to start getting ready for our family vacation.  Yes, I know, I just came back from Convention and now I am leaving again.

Note to self - do not schedule a family vacation a few days after Convention.

Anyway, I am bringing my laptop with me and I hope to be able to post.  The 11th is a big day and of course there are a ton of promos debuting that day.  How could I not post?  I'll have to find a Starbucks or a Panera.  I think my WiFi even works at select McDonald's locations.  It's sad when you go on vay-cay and can't bare to leave the laptop behind.  I swear I am attached to this thing!

Well, if you don't hear from me, now you know why.  We'll be out until the 18th.  I should log off now.  I have to finish packing and get the house straightened out.  My housesitter will get lost in this mess if I don't get to cleaning!

Oh!  I did manage to update the Convention Album with some pictures.  It's just the pictures without descriptions, but you'll get the idea.  Check out these 2 pictures of me pointing at some cards.  I found two of my cards on the display boards at Convention.  Wooohooo!  BTW, these are definitely not the best pictures of me.  I crawled under the barriers to get this close.  I didn't have time to pose and look all pretty.  I was scared the SU police were going to scold me for ignoring the barrier!

Check it out: Convention Album

See ya in a bit!