MASCULINE CARD WINNER!

Hi Stampers!
This long lost card was FOUND! YAY!! This is a fabulous card submitted to our Group Gathering Card Contest several months ago by SARA TEAGUE and won! The outside uses the Nature's Nest  (113826) and Sincere Salutations (115068) stamp sets. Card stock is Soft Suede, Old Olive and So Saffron as well as some retired Summer Sun.

Opening the card, one is in for a great surprise!! It is a GIFT CARD HOLDER card! How cleaver is this!?!

Here is a side view where you can see that Sara took 2 1x4-1/4" strips, scored at every inch then folded into little "boxes" that will fold as the card is closed. A strip of card stock was adhered to the boxes and extended the full length of the card. Using a piece of designer series paper, she covered the strip, only at the ends, leaving a pocket for a gift card. For the top inside of the card, Sara used Pocket Silhouettes (111672) and on the lower part, back to Nature's Nest.

 
All the sponging she did with Soft Suede made it the perfect card, especially for a man! Thank you for the submission Sara!!
Happy Stampin'!,
Judy

Oh Christmas Tree

(Oh my...my tree looks like it is leaning a bit to the left. OPTICAL ILLUSION!...I NEVER get anything on crooked. LOL!)

Hi Stampers!
Today I want to show you a "fancy fold" that was a "sneak peak", at the final Technique Boutique of 2010,of the Fancy Folds and Motion classes I will be holding the third Sunday of every month from 2-4p.m.  Although this is a fold used to make a focal point on a card, most of the folds will be different ways to fold cardstock to make interesting cards, some with movement, some gift card holders, etc. So, mark your calendars now! Starting January 16th, plan to join the rest of the gals and learn Fancy Folds and Motion!
Happy Stampin'!
Judy

Dryer Sheet Sparkle

 
Hi Stampers!
This post is going to make you all want to go do laundry(...NOT!)
SERIOUSLY, this card was made using a USED dryer sheet! The focal point of the card was made by stamping the image from "A Wish For Peace" onto Bashful Blue cardstock with Basic Black (or Black Staz-On) ink. Using So Saffron, Soft Suede and Old Olive Classic ink and Blender Pens, I colored the image. Once the image was to my liking, it was placed FACE DOWN onto a Big Shot Multipurpose Adhesive sheet (120805-sold in Holiday Mini, page17), cut close to the cardstock and removed, leaving adhesive covering the entire front. Next, place used dryer sheet over the adhesive and smooth down well. At this point, place on the larger scallop square on the Bigz Scallop Square Due die (120903 Holiday Mini page 17)  and run through the Big Shot. Finally, cover with Dazzlin' Diamonds glitter and see the beautiful effect. The sparkle is all but impossible to photograph well. The colors used on this card are Bashful Blue, Night of Navy and River Rock. Enjoy!
Happy Stampin'!
Judy

New STBS Rising Star!

Hi Stampers!

Our South Texas Big Shot group has a new RISING STAR!          Meet NYLA KELLEY!!

Nyla and her husband moved to Victoria just several months ago, at which time she joined my team of South Texas Big Shots. Each month our group crowns one member "Rising Star" based on sales, recruiting, promotions and workshops/classes. Nyla surpassed all expectations and became our Rising Star within 3 months of joining us! 

CONGRATULATIONS NYLA!!

Till later, 

Happy Stampin'!

Judy

Filled with Love Promotion

 Promotion dates: December 17, 2010 - January 24, 2011

Details: Valentine's Day is the second biggest holiday for sending cards, and during the Filled with Love promotion, you can get an exclusive package of Designer Series Paper perfect for creating cards for family, friends, classmates, and more!
From December 17, 2010 through January 24, 2011, get a FREE package of Bitty Buttons--a $4.95 value--when you purchase an exclusive Filled with Love Bundle. See details below.

Description	Wood-Mount Item	Wood-Mount Price	Clear-Mount Item	Clear-Mount Price
Filled with Love Bundle Contains the Filled with Love Set* and Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack	124380	$32.90	124381	$26.90
Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack (non-bundled) 12 sheets total: three 12" x 12" sheets of two double-sided designs in Real Red and Pretty in Pink	124156	$9.95	---	---

*Featured on p. 43 of the 2010 Holiday Mini Catalog

 Order the stamp set and designer paper bundle and the Bitty Buttons will be added FREE automatically!

 Call today to place your order!
Judy

I'm BACK!

Hi Stampers!
Sorry for the long hiatus but...you know...being a grandmother now...I am slowing down...NOT!
After spending almost a week with the new little angel and her mom and dad, I was home for 2 days and off to Las Vegas for a long weekend. I got to see my UP-LINE, Barbara Vogt, who always INSPIRES me!!

First, today, let me show you the birth announcements and Thank you cards I made for Belle Sophia. I cased the card RIGHT OUT OF THE CATALOG!! You can see it on page 80. Well...I changed the size and the color, etc. but...that is where the inspiration came from. I used Pink Pirouette, Early Espresso and Shimmery White card stock for the card. Teddy was stamped in E. Espresso onto Crumb Cake with the bow being markered in with Pretty in Pink (as the Pirouette did not show up well enough). The inside of the announcement was computer generated, printed in dark brown onto Shimmery White card stock. I have to say, I was pleased with the finished product.

Will be posting more frequently now. Check back soon...
Happy Stampin'!
Judy

ANNOUNCING

  
The arrival of Belle Sophia Garza, 6#, 8 oz, 18 inches long.
I know, I know...this is a Stampin' Up! blog but I just HAD to share this little angel's picture with the world. She is only about an hour old in this photo. Belle is my FIRST grandchild. I am SO BLESSED!! Thank you to Tracey and Michael for the wonderful gift!!
Thanks for everyone's excitement, concern and prayers during the pregnancy and delivery! 
More about stampin' soon...I promise.
Happy Stampin'!
Judy