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Laurie’s Card

I recently attended the Stampin’ UP! Convention in Salt Lake City.  On Wednesday evening I participated in setting a World Record for the Most Greeting Cards Sent Simultaneously from a Single Location.  I made a card, had it addressed with the required postage and took it with me unsealed to Salt Lake City.  There was a representative from the Guiness Book of World Records examining all 2,984 cards to make sure they met the required criteria.  I stood in line for 2 hours to make my mark on the world.  It was like being at Target at 5:00am the day after Thanksgiving.  

I guess you are wondering why in the world I would stand in line for 2 hours for anything.   Well the reason why I stood in line is because my card was going to my special friend, Laurie.  I wanted to make sure she knew that I was thinking about her from the land of stamping. 

I also got a chance to meet peep, Susan Field’s hometown South Florida demo group.   I’ve been hearing about them for several years and I had the opportunity to put faces to those names.  What a great group of ladies!  It was such a pleasure hanging out with them in that 2-hour line.   We had planned a Dinner & a Swap with the St. Louis and South Florida demo groups.  I used this same card for the swap.

As my final bang for the buck, I will feature this card at my August Stamp Camp.  Since I have already sent this as a Sneak Peek, I’m not spoiling any surprises.

Inspired by:  Sandie Connor

Card Base:       Coastal Cabana 5½ x 8½
Layer One:       Crushed Curry Mat 5 ¼ x 4
                          DSP 5⅛ x 3⅞
Layer Two:       Crushed Curry Mat 3½ x 2⅞
                          DSP 3⅜ x 2¾
Layer Three:    Coastal Cabana Mat 4⅛ x 2⅝
                          DSP 4 x 2½
Stamp Sets:  Chalk Talk 
Ink:  Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry
Paper: Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Eastern Elegance Designer Series Paper
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Chalk Talk Framelits, Extra-Large Oval Punch, Crushed Curry ¾” Crushed Curry Chevron Ribbon, Whisper White Baker’s Twine, Basic Pearls, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Daisies at Sunset

Another quick post until I get caught up.  Melissa Banbury used a brayer to create her card.  Since I only have one brayer, I thought I would try sponging the colors.  I believe it turned out nicely and my customers voted it as their favorite from my July Stamp Camp.    I am really wondering how I have survived all these years of cardmaking without the Oval Framelit dies.  Love em!

Inspired by:  Melissa Banbury

Stamps:  Best of Flowers
Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Stazon Black
Paper:  Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Chevron Embossing Folder, Oval Collection Framelits, Elegant Butterfly, Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch, ⅜” Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Stamping Sponges, 1¼” Circle Punch (mask)

Mosaic Madness

A quick post today folks as I am way behind in posting cards.  This was from my June Stamp Camp that featured three of the 2013-2014 In Colors.  Love them all!
Inspired by:  Lisa Griffin Zwolanek

Stamps:  Mosaic Madness, Banner Greetings
Ink:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Baked Brown Sugar
Paper:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder, Mosaic Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Basic Pearls.

Granny Mac’s Gingham Garden

My grandma, who was affectionately known as Granny Mac, had a Melon Mambo gingham apron.  And I remember a table cloth similar to the floral pattern.  The whole Gingham Garden collection reminds me of her.  She was one sweet lady and I know if she was with us today, I would be sending her this card.

Inspired by:  Krystal Wray

Stamps:  A Round Array
Ink:  Daffodil Delight
Paper:  Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Gingham Garden
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die, Stripes Embossing Folder, Corner Rounder Punch, 7/8” Scallop Circle Punch,  1 ¼” Scallop Circle Punch, Melon Mambo 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals

Wildflower Meadow

This is a beautiful monochromatic card that features the Wildflower Meadow stamp with the coordinating embossing folder.  Two other embossing folders were used to add depth and dimension.  It tied for first as favorite card at my June Stamp Camp. 

Inspired by:  Amy Koenders

Stamps: Wildflower Meadow, Loving Thoughts
Paper:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White
Ink:  Crisp Cantaloupe
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot, Wildflower Meadow Embossing Folder, Ovals Collection Framelits, Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, Stripes Embossing Folder, Square Punch, Basic Pearls.

This & That Birthday

The subtle elements in this card really catch the eye.  Mary Fish did a fabulous job with the design.  I  used brads on my initial design as I waited with anticipation of the new Candy Dots  from the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog.  They immediately became my favorite-got-to-have-them-in-every-color products. 

Stamp Set:  Best of Birthdays
Paper:  Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Gumball Green, Crumb Cake
Tools & Accessories:  Sizzix Big Shot,  Finishing Touches Edgelits,  Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack ,  Extra Large Oval Punch, Paper-Piercing Tool, Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon , Brights Candy Dots, Stampin' Sponges, Dimensionals,  Glue Dots