Fall Leaves Joseph Coat Technique

I decided to try the Joseph's Coat Technique and this is my result.  I learned the technique from Catherine Pooler's video from StampNation.  I have included the video for you to learn the technique.  She does an excellent job of explaining how to do it.  I used the same colors as she did but did my own version of the card.  It was a lot of fun to make.

Paper colors: Very Vanilla and Early Espresso

Stamp Pads: Summer Starfruit, Tangerine Tango, Baked Brown Sugar and Early Espresso

Big Shot Die: Autumn Accents

Stamp Sets: Tags for you with punch,  The leaf was one I had around but you can use the stamp in the Holiday Catalog of Stampin' Up.

This is Catherine's video.  You can also find it on YouTube.  Enjoy!

Fall is in the Air

I just love the new octagon punch and the Six-sided Sampler Stamp Set.  I made this card for our Downline yearly meeting to swap with others.  I used Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Basic Black and Gumball Green. I also use the new Halloween DSP.

This is the inside of the card.  I stamped it and cut a stem from the Gumball Green.

I love this time of the year.  It is my favorite.  Pumpkins and football!

Come Make a Spooky Banner for Halloween!

Come Make a Spooky Banner

for Halloween!

Saturday September 21st

9:30am-12:00pm

5617 Wells Fargo Drive East

Cost: $25 for this Project

(The Pennants are made of canvas and are very durable!)

We will have door prizes and refreshments.

Please RSVP by September 13th to

Sara 646.9587 OwlBeStampin@gmail.com

 or Linda 684.4883 lkmoffitt@gmail.com

Flower Bouquet

I follow Amy O'Neil's blog and she is designing for the Artisan Team and made this beautiful flower bouquet.

So I decided to try my hand at it and came up with my own design using left over DSP. 

I started by cutting a piece of Natural Composition Specialty DSP in half to make the pocket. Then I scored it 1/4, 3/4, 5 1/2, 6, 6 1/2, 11 1/'4, and 11 3/4.  Next I sponged Whiper White ink on it.

I folded it, glued the side together and put a piece of double sided tape at the bottom to hold it together. It is a V - shaped pocket.  I used the Blossom punch and the Pansy Punch to make my flowers. I used the Chalk Talk Framlet and stamped it with the Feel Goods Stamp Set to make the tag. I used the burlap Trim for the handle.  Takes time but lots of fun to make.

Christmas Build a Banner Simply Created Kit

I am loving the Build a Banner Simply Created Kit.  This time I created a Christmas Banner using the kit, Gold Glimmer Paper and Some old Christmas DSP. I cut my rosette paper 2 " wide and then glued 12" and 6" piece together to form the rosette.  I used the new Festive Flurry Stamp set and Framelits Dies from the Christmas catalog.  I also used the retired Snowflake die for the center.  Cherry Cobbler and gold stamp pads were used for the background on each pennant. I cut out JOY using the gold glimmer paper and the Bigz Alphabet Typeset. I hope you enjoy it.

Simply Created Project Kits

Stampin' Up has come out with some beautifully designed projects in the Christmas Catalog.  I had a lot of fun putting this project together using the Build a Banner Simply Created Kit, the Halloween Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit and some Stampin' Up Silver Glimmer Paper.

There are projects for Thanksgiving, Christmas and there are a lot of banner supplies to create something special.  This one was created by one our own Stampin' Up Sisters.

Check out the Christmas Catalog to see all of the fun things you can make! Then go to my Web site at http://lindamoffitt.stampinup.net  and order what you need to start having fun!

August Card Class!

August 2, 2013

Dear Stampin’ Up friends,

If you are new to stamping and would just like to see what it's like, come visit and have lots of fun with a great group of ladies.  You don't have to be creative.  You just have to like to have fun and socialize.  Looking forward to seeing all of you August 15th at 7:00 pm.

Here is the class schedule for August. My Card Workshop will be on Thursday, August 15, 2013 from 7:00 pm to 9 pm in my Studio at 6759 Prairie Wind Drive, 80923.

Please respond and let me know if you will be attending my class so that I will have enough materials prepared. You are welcome to bring a friend, just let me know. 

Classes include all of the supplies. You will be given step by step instruction and assistance to complete your projects. The projects change every month.    We will make 3 great greeting cards with envelopes.  Whether you are new to making cards or have been doing for years...you will have fun and pick up some new tips and techniques.  Each card is done with step by step instructions.  Cost - $ 8 for cards or FREE with a $25 order. 

Stampin' Up has lots of new products and projects.  The Christmas Catalog is out and you can begin ordering.  You can go on line to check it out.

For questions or to RSVP please contact Linda Moffitt - 684-4883 or lkmoffitt@gmail.com.

Orders can be placed 24/7 at http://lindamoffitt.stampinup.net or visit my blog at lindamoffitt.blogspot.com. Check out the new catalog on my web site.

Sincerely,

Linda Moffitt

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New Catalog and New Products

Sorry I have been out of the loop for a while.  But I'm back with the new catalog and lots of new products.

Click on the catalog to enjoy all the new things Stampin' Up has to offer.

Our family just spent a wonderful vacation going across the US from Colorado to Massachusetts.  We were able to enjoy lots of family and seeing Niagara Falls.

These are the American Falls.

This is as we were taking the Mist of the Maid trip into Horseshoe Falls.  It was amazing to see.

We went to Cape Cod for one of the weekends to see our Grandson's Soccer Tournament.  It was quite cold on the Cape. Here are my daughter and husband as we braved the cold.

 We had a great vacation but it is good to be home.

Mom and Me Mother's Day Workshop Success

We had such an awesome time with ladies and kids making picture frames, bottle cap necklaces, and Mother's Day Cards on Saturday at Sara's home.  The kids were incredibly creative.

This is the card everyone made.

The bottle cap necklaces were also very creative.

We will be having a Father's Day Mom and Me Workshop on June 1st.  Hope you'll join us.

"Tea for Two" Message Board

I first saw the idea for this message board from Michelle Suit.  Black and red are my favorite color combinations. I purchased a 12 x 12 frame. Then I used First Edition Specialty Paper for the background.  I layered it with Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla Card Stock.  I used paper from the DSP Neutrals and Regals Stacks. I cut the teapot with the Oval Collection Framelits Dies and decorated with the Tea Shoppe Stamp Set, the Designer Builder Brads, and Tea Time Trinkets. I cut the label using the Apothecary Framelits and decorated with the Hearts a Flutter Framelits..

It was a lot of fun to make and now I can write messages on the glass front using an EXPO Vis-a-vis pen.

You can use your imagination and create a look that will fit with your decor.

Mother's Day Mom (Grandma) and Me Workshop!

Join Us for

Mom (Grandma) & Me Mother’s Day Workshop

Saturday May 4^th

9:30am-12:00pm

5617 Wells Fargo Drive East

Cost: $18 for 3 projects

Come to make a picture frame (decorate it any way you want), bottle cap necklace & Mother’s Day card.

We will have door prizes and refreshments.

Please RSVP by May 2nd to

Sara 646.9587 OwlBeStampin@gmail.com

 or Linda 684.4883 lkmoffitt@gmail.com

We had an awesome time at the MOM & ME Easter Workshop!

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Quaker Ridge Crop Weekend April 2013

I had an awesome time stamping with a group of ladies in Woodland Park this weekend. The weather was nice and I got so much done.  Not a lot of sleep though. : ) These are my awesome stamping buddies.

One of the projects I made was the cutest album using the "For the Record Simply Scrappin' Layout Kit" out of the Spring catalog.

This will be a great way to display my pictures.

Exciting News!

NEW COLORS AND FREE SHIPPING

Beginning today, April 4, 2013, all retiring/discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, accessories, etc.) will be available only while supplies last.  So you'd better stock up now on any of the retiring colors which you will miss.  The new colors will be available on May 31, when the new catalog goes live.

Additionally, Stampin' Up! announced this morning that they are offering FREE shipping on ALL orders (April 6-8)!  There are no minimums or limits!  So start planning your order now.

Have a great day!  

Masculine Card

Because I love Summer Starfruit and Midnight Muse together, I decided to create a masculine card with these colors.

I used the honeycomb embossing folder from the Spring Catalog and then used it to cut out the hexagon shapes from 2012/2014 DSP and one is from the Sale-a-bration DSP.

Secret Garden Card

I saw the original version of this card on Narelle Farrugia's website and fell in love with it.  I really like the Sale-a-bra-tion Paper she used and am so sorry to see it gone.  Summer Starfruit, which is one of the newest colors, is becoming one of my favorites.

 Using the Secret Garden stamp set and framelits from the Spring Catalog so much fun.  Not having to cut out the flowers and leaves by hand makes it a lot easier.  The other card stock that I used was Midnight Muse and Whisper White.

This and That!

Your life is: Awesome. Quirky. Exciting. Perfectly messy. And happening really fast. So we’re happy to introduce our newest product line that lets you capture it all on-the-go. Get our This and That products today. Click here to learn more.

Stampin' Up! is introducing the line with these 5 products, but will be expanding more This and That products in the future.

Item	Description	Price
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130814	Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper	$10.95
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St. Patrick's Day Mom and Me Easter Workshop

Sara Theiler and I had a wonderful time hosting a Mom (Grandma) and Me Easter Workshop on St. Patrick's Day.  We had 7 young people come with Moms and Grandmas to my house to make 3 very fun projects.  We had snacks and door prizes galore.  The kids were so talented and creative in making the following projects:

My daughter and granddaughter came. Awesome job!

It was such a huge success that we are planning a Mother's Day Workshop!

Final Days of Sale-a-Bration

Sale-a-Bration is coming to an end. So I decided to create one last card using the stamps and paper.  I am really going to miss being able to use the stamp sets.

I cut a piece of Pool Party 4" x 4" and rounded the corners.  Then I cut a piece of the Sycamore Street DSP 3 1/2" x 3 12".  Next I used the Scallop Square Duo. The larger square is Soft Suede run through the wood grain embossing folder.  I cut two small squares in Whisper White and Basic Black.  I used the Vintage Verses Stamp Set and the Pretty Petites Stamp Set.  I embossed the Pretty Petites with white embossing powder. The butterfly is Tangerine Tango and the ribbon is Pool Party. I connected the small squares with a gold brad.

Bunny Treats

I saw a Bunny Card on the Demonstrator Site done by Michelle Renolds and decided to improvise to make it fit on top of the cellophane bags for Easter.

I used the Subtle Certainly Celery Designer Paper and punched it with the 2 3/8" Scallop Punch. I also cut another 2 3/8" scallop out of Certainly Celery for the back.  I used the 1 1/4 " punch for the hole and the bunny bottom.  The tail was punched with the Boho Blossoms Punch and I used the Owl Builder Punch for the pads of the feet.  Lots of fun for kids to get at Easter.

Chalkboard Cards

I so love making the Chalkboard Cards.  Becky Roberts from Inking Idaho shared one yesterday which I modified to a card.  This technique is so fun.

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Soft Suede, More Amore Designer Series Paper, Primrose Petals and Pool Party

Stamp Set:  Vintage Verses free from the Sale-a-bration Flyer when you order $50 worth of product..

Accessories: Wood Grain embossing folder, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Petite Curly Label Punch (FREE with a $50 order during Sale-a-bration!), Bitty Butterfly Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, flower from Itty Bitty Punch Pac.

Sale-a-bration ends March 22nd

Whether you are stocking up on basics or ordering lots of fun things from the Spring Catalog it all adds up to FREE products! With every $50 purchase you can choose a FREE item from the 2013 Sale-a-bration flyer.

And...when joining the Stampin' Up! family, you get an additional 25% worth of products added to your Starter Kit as we celebrate Stampin' Up!'s 25th Anniversary! What a great time to join! Starter Kit is just $99 and you choose $158.50 in products.

30 Minute Stamping Escape

Time is running out and you don't want to miss out on the action. Don't forget to sign up for Paper Pumpkin before March 10 so you won't miss out on any kits. Remember, kits are only available for a month at a time; go to www.mypaperpumpkin.com to sign up. Select me, Linda Moffitt as your demonstrator.  It is an awesome experience delivered right to your door.

Simple and Quick

Here is a simple card using crumb cake, marina mist, the new Oh Hello stamp set and the new Natural Trim Ribbon.  I'm really loving Parker's Patterns.

Upcoming Workshop - Mom (Grandma) and Me

Come Join Us and Have Some Fun!

       WHO:   Bring your child or grandchild or come 

                         alone.*

       WHEN:  Sunday, March 17th at 2:00 PM

       WHERE: My Studio

       REGISTRATION:  Email me at 

                                blockpaperscissors7@gmail.com
                                or owlbestampin@gmail.com

       COST: $15 - Early Bird Special by March 12 -$12!   

You will create 3 awesome projects with your child or grandchild for Easter. 

Here is a sneak preview of what you will make.

*There will be snacks and door prizes!
Hope to see you there!

             

Parker's Patterns

I'm still experimenting with Parker's Patterns.  I chose Very Vanilla for the card.  I used the Textured Impressions embossing folder from the spring catalog for the piece of Marina Mist.  After cutting out the Cajun Craze butterfly with the Big Shot die, I ran it through the Fancy Fan embossing folder. I'm really starting to enjoy Parker's Patterns.