Posts Tagged ‘Sizzix Big Shot’
Thanks a Million
I came in second place in sales for the first quarter of this year in the TOPICS! (Touching Others with Paper, Ink, Creativity and Stamps!) Stampers Group based out of Katy, TX and the Pieces of Heart Stampers Group founded here in St. Louis. The top sales honor went to my dear friend Judy Sumner. For this achievement, I was privileged to receive a Million Dollar Prize from Penny Thomas, leader of the TOPICS! Stampers Group . The prize consisted of a box of Stampin’ UP! products such as Whisper White cardstock, Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive and other things I use on a regular basis. They're like bread, milk & eggs for your kitchen.
I have a great group of customers who made this happen and I am blessed to have them. The people who I meet in connection with Stampin’ UP! are some the best people you will ever meet hands down.
I sent this Z fold card to Penny thanking her for such generosity.
Inspiration: Lee Conrey
Stamps: Word Play
Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Lucky Limeade, Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper
Ink: Real Red
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot. Scallop Square Duo Die, Flower Daisies 2 Die, Summer Smooches Fabrid Brads (sold out), Dimensionals
Love & Sympathy
Sympathy cards are not on my top 10 list of cards to make but essential to have on hand when needed. This beautiful card met a two-fold purpose and thank goodness it was not for a purpose intended. My stampers requested a sympathy card and just loved making this one. Wisteria Wonder is such a soothing and peaceful shade. I always try to listen closely to my customers comments and try harder to remember them.
The second purpose for this card was for my monthly challenge with the Pieces of Heart Stampin’ UP! group. There were some lovely cards made for this task and I always enjoy spending time with my peeps. They are the best!!
Inspiration: Jen Sannes
Stamps: Love & Sympathy
Paper: Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizazz, Whisper White, Berry Blossoms Designer Paper Series
Ink: Wisteria Wonder Stampin Write Marker, Pear Pizazz Stampin Write Markers, Basic Gray
Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Flower Fusion Sizzlit, Basic Pearls, 5/8” Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
Beau Chateau Wishes
I made this card a while back for my dear friend & upline, Pam D’Urso when she was under the weather. I finally got around to putting it in my camp line-up and it was a favorite of all my stampers. The Beau Chateau Designer Paper is one of my favorites and I will be sad to see it retire.
Inspired by: Sandy Mathis
Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Card Stock: Naturals Ivory, Marina Mist, Soft Suede Designer Series Paper: Beau Chateau
Ink Pads: Soft Suede
Tools: Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, 1/2" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punches, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Stamping Sponge, BasicPearls, Marina Mist 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals
I’m Here for You
This is a cheerful card sure to brighten someone’s day. When we have a friend who is going through a particularly difficult time, this card would make a big impact on getting them out of the dumps. It can be easily be adapted for any occasion with the Petite Pairs stamp set.
Inspired by: Mary Fish
Stamp Set: Bordering On Romance, Petite Pairs
Paper: Twitterpated Designer Series Paper, Blushing Bride, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Stazon Black
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Adorning Accents Edgelit Die, Blossom Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Blushing Bride 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon, Subtles Brads, Mat Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, Stampin' Dimensionals
Double D Bow Maker
This card tied for first as the favorite at last week’s stamp camp. It’s very simple but exceedingly elegant. It could be used for many occassions and I believe my stampers used all of the sentiments in the Perfectly Penned stamp set to make their card their own.
I know what you’re thinking. What about that bow? Well it just so happens that I have a new toy. Love new toys. I got this bow maker from Glenda Galkin, a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator from Michigan. Glenda’s sixth grade son Dean, is making these using the skills he learned in wood shop at school. If you know anything about me, you know that I am an absolute sap when it comes to helping entrepreneurial kids. Even better when it fills one of my tool junky squares.
Another unique concept about this card is the structure. The base of the card is 5 ½” x 4 ¼”. This card is made with Basic Black Card Stock. The Whisper White Card Stock is cut at 10 ½” by 4”, folded & scored in half and mounted to the Basic Black Card Stock. I received this card for free as a bonus with my bow maker. What a deal for the Queen of Copy!
Stamp Set: Fresh Vintage Stamp Set, Perfectly Penned
Ink: Stazon Black
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Labels Collections Framelits Die, Basic Pearls, 3/8” Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Adhesive
A Cherished Friend
One of the best things about stamping with Stampin’ UP! is the people you get to meet. I have met so many wonderful people since I have been stamping. It is always a pleasure to get together and stamp or have dinner just to gab. Judy Sumner is one of the friends I have made stamping and I treasure every minute we spend together. Earlier this month she had a birthday. Now that I’m thinking about it, she didn’t mention her age but that’s really not that important is it? Your only as old as you feel. I digress.
Anyway her birthday happened to fall on our monthly demonstrator dinner and challenge so we were able to celebrate her birthday and talk shop at the same time. I saw this card many months ago and was saving the concept for a special occasion. Judy is a cherished friend. I can’t think of a better occasion.
Inspired by: Vicki Burdick (Missouri’s own)
Stamp Set: Cherish Friendship
Paper: Whisper White, Pool Party, Calypso Coral Domestic Goddess DSP
Ink: Stazon Black
Markers: Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade
Tools & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Perfect Pennant Die, Tasteful Trim Die, Lattice Embossing Folder, Calypso Coral ruffled ribbon, Blender Pen, Basic Pearls, Adhesive