Love You...Timeless Elegance

I couldn't wait to sponge on this paper to see how it looked.  Also, I found out that the Timeless Elegance paper is a hand drawn design from Stampin' Up!'s own artists...Wow!  I used the new In Color, Watermelon Wonder, but any color would be pretty.  I think the matching ribbon finishes it off perfectly.

I got 5 cards out of each sheet of roses and scraps for other projects.  The designer paper is cut in 3 3/4" squares to mat on 4" Basic Black squares.  There's a variety since the paper has bunches of 2 or 3 together plus some large single roses spread out on the design.  Here's one with a single rose too.

Here are the supplies:

Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper

$11.00

Friendly Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$19.00

Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$7.00

Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$7.00

Stamping Sponges

$3.50

Watermelon Wonder 1" Dotted Lace Trim

$6.00

Glue Dots

$5.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00

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Happy Stampin'

Valentine Fun Class

I had a couple of small classes to do these two Valentine's Day projects...a Sunday Class and my lunch-time class at work.

This is the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Die.  I put tea bags in it, and added a clothespin to keep them in place (took photo before I thought of that).  The Thinlit is perfect sizing...it's 2 pieces, and the large piece cuts from a 6x6 piece of designer paper (I used Painted Blooms).  And since the smaller piece cuts a 3x6 piece of paper, you can maximize the bags using 12x12 paper without any waste.  By the way, the "for you" is included in the Thinlits along with an "enjoy" and several other fun pieces.

Then we decorated these cute Tiny Treat Boxes carried over from the Holiday catalog into the Occasions catalog.

So cute...I love these boxes.  The Blushing Bride roses are from the Artisan Embellishment Kit and the Calypso Coral ribbon is from the Sale-a-Bration button and ribbon pack.

Happy Valentine's Day!

So Sweet Valentine Card & Split Negative Technique

Here's one of the Valentine Cards I made for my clubs this month.  It could also be for a baby shower.

Colors: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, and Strawberry Slush

My technique this month was Split Negative.  This is a new twist on getting this effect from how I was taught about 10 years ago.  I ran across it while searching for techniques to share.

Colors: Calypso Coral, Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White

Featured Products:

• You Plus Me stamp set
• Hello Life stamp set
• Happy Heart embossing folder
• Glimmer Paper
• Seam Binding Ribbon
• Sweetheart Punch & Project Life Corner Punch
• Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack - small heart punch
• White and black embossing powder

Both of these cards were inspired from similar cards shared on our demonstrator site.  January is almost over!  Thank goodness...year end accounting close seemed extra challenging this year.  It's so nice to have breaks from all that overtime to enjoy sharing stamp projects with my club friends.

Happy Stampin'

Gold Fancy Foil Designer Vellum - Hop on the Gold Rush!

In case you didn't know...there's a gold rush going on.  Gold is a current trend, and I love our new Gold Fancy Foil Designer Vellum.  The design for this card was inspired by a card presented at Leadership.

Stamp Sets:

• Daydream Medallions
• Perfect Pennants (the "hello" banner)

Colors:

• Pink Pirouette
• Blushing Bride
• Gold
• Whisper White

 Tools / Extras:

• White Tea Lace Paper Doilies
• Fancy Foil Designer Vellum - Gold
• Gold Baker's Twine
• Gold Foil Sheets
• Floral Frames Framelits (on sale this week! - link)
• Bitty Butterfly punch
• Elegant Butterfly punch
• Dimensionals / Glue Dots
• Gold Sequin Trim

When using the Fancy Foil Designer Vellum, just hide your adhesive on the under side of the gold dots, stripes, or hearts (these are the 3 patterns this paper comes with - 3 sheets of each!).  For the butterflies, I just cut the sequin trim so I could pull off single sequins.  Also when you cut your hello banner, leave some extra margin on the left to tuck it under the butterfly.

Check out all the specialty papers in gold and silver - here's the link.

Happy Stampin'

Follow My Heart Valentine's Day Card

In December, I designed this card for my Stamp Nights.  I love how the Basic Gray and Crumb Cake look together.  I had done a similar card for my last One Sheet Wonder class and loved it so much that I just had to re-create it using this new Follow My Heart stamp set.

Stamp Sets:

• Follow My Heart
• Postage Due
• World Map
• Creative Elements

Colors:

• Basic Gray
• Cherry Cobbler
• Crumb Cake
• Very Vanilla

 Tools / Supplies:

• Big Shot & Beautiful Baroque embossing folder
• White Tea Lace Paper Doilies
• Seam Binding Ribbon
• Postage Stamp punch
• Banner punch (Sale-a-Bration freebie!)
• Dimensionals

This card doesn't have to be for a Valentine.  It can work for an anniversary or a wedding too!

Happy Stampin'

24 Hour Special + a Whole Lot of Love

Stampin' Up! announced a special for the last day of the holiday sale (December 2nd).  Check it out if you haven't, especially if any of these items are on your wish list.  Click my online shopping gift bag at the top of my blog to see everything on sale.

These products are 30 percent off for 24 hours on Monday, December 2:

 Description                                                               Retail Price   Sale Price

 Envelope Liners Framelits Dies (item 132172)     $26.95      $18.87

 Expressions Thinlits Dies (item 132171)                $24.95      $17.47

 Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent (item 132159)  $14.95      $10.47

 Snowflake Season Simply Sent  (item 132176)      $14.95      $10.47

 Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (item 129324)         $4.95         $3.47

 Extra-Large Gift Box (item 132147)                            $3.95         $2.77

Be ready for Valentine's Day...it will creep up on you.  The Whole Lot of Love promotion starts today (December 1st).  Add some of these great items to your holiday sale items to maximize your shipping and earn online shopping rewards from me and Stampin' Up! and/or just me if your order is under $150. 

Here are two of the items...there are several stamp sets, Sweet Sayings Cards & Envelopes, boy & girl Monster Hugs Valentines, and Sweetheart Treat Bags.

I also have gift certificates if you need the perfect gift for a friend that's a fellow crafter.  Or tell your friends or hubby to get one for you!  Just email me at Barbara.Raffman@gmail.com.  I'll send you an invoice through PayPal, and then mail the certificate to you (U.S. only).

Happy Stampin'