Shaker Cards that won't FAIL!

I've had several people ask what I use to create my shaker cards.  

I don't use shaker frames. 

Or Stampin' Dimensionals.....

I like to have a really firm area underneath my card front layer.  When I've used Stampin' Dimensionals on a large area, I notice that some areas cave in easily.

My solution?

Fun Foam.  

Yep.  Like what your kids use to craft with.  

It's sturdy, and will cover a large area.  Plus it's inexpensive, cuts like a dream, and keeps your card from having sinking spots.

Here's a video tutorial to show you exactly how easy this is to use!

Hope you like the video!  Let me know if you think this is helpful in the comments below.

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Product List

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White Fun Foam Sheets:  Foam Sheet 9"X12" 2mm-White 10 per pack

New Online Class - Envelope Punch Board Class

Create 5 boxes! Not envelopes!  Using the EPB!

Click here for details!

Manic Monday - week 10!

I'm back today with another Manic Monday post!  Quick cards are the name of the game, and this one is pretty quick.  

I actually saw a similar card to the one I've created here by Heather Campbell and decided to CASE it with Stampin' Up! supplies.  

I really like the pop of black against those soft colors in the Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper.  

I hope that you liked today's card and video!  Be sure to check back for more great inspiration!

New Online Class - Envelope Punch Board Class

Create 5 boxes! Not envelopes!  Using the EPB!

Click here for details!

March Hostess Code: AXG44H2T
What is THIS all about?? It's a great way to earn free HOSTESS REWARDS without hosting a Private Class! Learn how to use the code here.

Manic Monday - Making a Comeback!

This is a sign that life might just be getting back to normal - if one could define "normal"!!!

I've got a Manic Monday video today to show you just how quick and easy it is to create this card!!  

So - go ahead and watch it here:

New Online Class - Envelope Punch Board Class

Create 5 boxes! Not envelopes!  Using the EPB!

Click here for details!

January Hostess Code: CUUME4HH
What is THIS all about?? It's a great way to earn free HOSTESS REWARDS without hosting a Private Class! Learn how to use the code here.

Zipper Card - a Video Tutorial

So, last week, when I posted about my zipper cards in THIS POST, I had a lot of you ask how I did it.  Well - sometimes it's just easier to SHOW you - so I did!  Watch this video for a quick tutorial:

Wanted to add - I finished up my 3 day cleanse.  I am feeling better at the end of this - maybe because it's over - ha.  It helped me to drink my shakes with a straw - which I discovered probably a little late in the game.  The worst part was the way I felt for part of it.  On Day 3, I felt my blood sugar (I'm assuming) take a nose dive.  I was feeling terribly dizzy.  So, I ate a banana and that seemed to help immensely.  I think I will try and add a shake to my diet a couple of times a week.  But, maybe, more fruit in them, less veggies and I'd like to add some greek yogurt.  I'll keep the flax seed in them too. I figure if I'm getting fruit that way, it's better than none at all.  I did lose some weight - which I'm thrilled about.  However, I'll be curious to find out if that is just water weight, or if I can keep that off, and then hopefully more!!!
I am bummed that I didn't end up with mountains of energy like it claimed to provide.  Oh well....lesson learned.  Doubt I'll do this cleanse again.

Alrighty.....that's it for today peeps!

Oh Whale! with a video tutorial!

Hey there!  I've got a really awesome technique to show you today.  This is something that we did a couple of months ago in my Stamp Clubs.  Basically, you are tie-dying paper, and it's so cool!!!

Simply changing the colors that you use, can give you a completely different look.  Be sure to watch the video to see how simple it is.

Quick & Easy Cards - Mixed Bunch

Howdy Folks!  We're expecting one heck of a snowstorm today....although I think I'm going to end up being disappointed!  I was counting on about 12 inches of snow...but I don't think that's going to happen.

Either way, I'm going to hunker down and get some crafty work done today and tomorrow!  I've got a couple of private classes coming up to prepare for and I want to really spoil the hostesses - so I'm dreaming up some real WOW hostess gifts!  Wouldn't you like to be spoiled too?  Guess what - now, no matter where you live, you can have a Private Class with me!  You'll want to contact me to find out how - and YOU will end up with some fabulous gifts from me plus a bunch of great free products too.  On top of that, we can still do this during Sale-A-Bration, and you'll end up with even more wonderful stampin' goodies!

Anyway....let's talk about today's card, shall we?

This one came together so quickly for me.  And I tried something a bit new, by using Melon Mambo Embossing Powder on Rose Red Cardstock.  I really am pleased with the look of this.

Watch today's video to see how easy this is to create:

I hope you've enjoyed this today!

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Technical Tuesday - MDS2 Quickie Cards!

Somedays we need a super quick card, right?!  And somedays we don't have the creative mojo we wish we had - right?!!  I know how it is.

Insert My Digital Studio.  This program is fantastic.  It's easy to use, and has many uses. It's not just about scrapbooking, and that is the beauty of it.

Here I created a card, simply using one of My Digital Studio's Designer Templates.  I didn't alter it.  I just printed it quickly at home, cut it out, glued it to a card base and added a few embellishments.  Easy as that!  Absolutely no thinking involved.  And there are days when we all need that.

When I dropped the Designer Template into the "workspace" in MDS, I then right clicked on the image at the bottom and selected "Insert Duplicate Page".  This created the exact same image on another page, just like it sounds.  I repeated this 2 more times so that I had 4 card fronts down at the bottom of the page.  This way when I go to print, I can print an entire sheet of card fronts (4 of 'em!).  Next, I selected print, and in that first screen at the bottom right, I select " 5.5 x 4.25 - 4 panels"  This automatically fills my page with those 4 card fronts.  Select Print!  DONE!

You can watch this super quick video to show you how it's done.  Let me warn you tho - my audio went wonky about half way thru.  Hope you can get thru the whole thing (it's not very long).

Hope you enjoyed it!  If you'd like more tips and tricks, be sure to sign up for my newsletter (at the top right).  Then you'll receive exclusive content delivered right to your inbox!

Ombre Effect with Delicate Details Lace Tape - a tutorial!

Ready to be WOW'd??  You need to be sure to watch my video for the technique I used to create this card:

We all love the Ombre Effect right?  And you'll be amazed at just how quick and easy it is to create this with the new Delicate Details Lace Tape that Stampin' Up! had in the Spring Catalog.   Simply watch this quick video:

Pretty darn cool, eh?  You can purchase the tape by clicking here

Stampin' Up! Floral Trim - a Tutorial

Don't you just love this floral trim on here?  It is so beautiful - and superbly easy to work with!

Today I created a quick video to show you how to change the color of your flowers.  I just know that after watching this, you'll be creating flowers in every color imaginable!

Supply list:

Vine Street Embossing Folder, Bloomin' Marvelous Stamp Set  both FREE from Sale-A-Bration - starting on January 22nd.  Contact me to find out how to get yours!

Basic Gray Whisper White Cardstock Pool Party Core'dinations Vanilla Flower Trim Bitty Butterfly Punch Basic Gray/Basic Black Ribbon Tea Lace Paper Doily

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Watch Me Wednesday & a GIVEAWAY!

I look at this little gingerbread man and find myself saying, "As fast as fast can be, you'll never catch me!"  These little place cards are perfect for your holiday table.  They would also be great if you are having a buffet style dinner - you could set them up so that everyone knows what the yummy goodness is all about.

Watch how simple it is to create these:

For the tree, I used a marker to color the "bulbs" and then used a little bit of Crystal Effects over them to give them some dimension.  Super easy.

So....I mentioned in my title that I was having a giveaway!  It's easy.  I'm going to giving someone a variety pack of 15 of these place cards.  You can enter several ways:

1) Leave a comment for me.
2) Follow me on Facebook - the link is to the right over there! Come back and leave a comment that you are now following me on Facebook.
3) Follow me on Pinterest - the link is to the right!  Come back and leave a comment that you are now following me on Pinterest.
4) Refer a friend to my blog.  Have your friend mention that YOU sent her here.  You will both be entered.

I will choose a winner on Saturday, December 1st!

Don't forget that today is the LAST day for the Online Extravaganza.  TODAY ONLY - these items are specially priced:

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
7	118941	Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I)	$66.95	$53.56
7	120279	Clear Block Storage Caddy	$16.95	$13.56
175	109127	Stack & Store Caddy	$34.95	$27.96

You can visit the Online Store to see all discounted products or view this PDF.

If you received an email from me on Monday, you will notice that I've got some special bonuses that I'm giving away also!  If you didn't receive that email - then you need to be sure that you sign up for my mailing list!!!  The link is on the right, clear up at the top!

Good things GALORE!!!

Hold onto your hats folks!  I've got so many good things to share with you today, you might wanna sit down and take notes!  

First off....have you heard that Stampin' Up! is starting their Online Extravaganza - TODAY!!!

You must check this out.  TODAY only, there are some fantastic items on sale - like the Big Shot!  On sale today, but only today!  

TODAY ONLY DOOR BUSTER SALE - 20% OFF

Simply Scored Diagonal Plate Item #125586 20% off Today Only!

Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine Item #113439 20% off Today Only

Big Shot Doctor’s Bag Item #113474 20% off Today Only

Pennant Parade Bundle [wood] Item #132704 40% off Also available in clear-mount.

Snow Much Fun Stamp Set [wood] Item #122560 40% off Also available in clear-mount.

It's a Wrap Occasions Stamp Set [wood] Item #123590 40% off Also available in clear-mount.

There are many more items on sale for the next 10 days also!  You'll want to go check out all of the goodies on my website - JUST CLICK HERE!

Next up:  

While supplies last, we are offering the Sizzix Texture Boutique!!!

'Tis the season of giving, and the Texture Boutique makes a wonderful gift for anyone who wants to create their own elegant embossed art. To help you with your gift-giving needs, we're offering a special value bundle that saves you $5.90. If you prefer, you can also purchase the Texture Boutique alone. Looking for stocking stuffers? Pick up some additional embossing folders.

Texture Boutique Bundle
Item 132700
$39.95 (a $45.85 value)
Includes:

• Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 Pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim
• Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-Stampin' Up! exclusive
• Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-Stampin' Up! exclusive

Texture Boutique Embossing Machine
Item 132657
$29.95
Includes:

• Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim

Another super cool thing:

Talking tags!

With Talking Tag, you can send a gift that is uniquely you. Talking Tag is a message label you can attach to cards, invitations, gifts . . . anything! Personalize birthday cards, Christmas gifts or even record quick instructions for a project. Now your pictures really can say a thousand words!

How to Buy Talking Tags:

Buy 'em by the sheet! You get 10 tags for just $7.95 (item 129723).

How to record a voice message:

1. Download the FREE TalkingTagT App on you smartphone from talkingtag.mobi, iTunes® or Google PlayT.
2. Adhere the message tag to your card or gift.
3. Open TalkingTagT App and scan the code.
4. Record your message (recording starts immediately, so make sure you're ready!).

You will have the opportunity to listen, re-record, cancel, or confirm your message after you've completed recording it. Each label allows up to 60 seconds of a greeting, song, or product message.

To play the message, recipients will need to download the app and scan the code.  Messages are saved for two years, so they can listen to it over and over.

You are still with me, RIGHT??? 

So....a little thing I've been working on...

MY first video.  It might be a little shaky, and it runs a bit long (8 min), and it does have a little typo in the beginning - stampedsilly.blogspot.coM.  But, I did it.  And with one under my belt, you can bet that there will be more to come.  Lots more.  It wasn't as complicated as I thought it would be....so watch. I hope you'll enjoy it!