Stamp with Amy

Sparkly & Bright Color Challenge

Hello! I thought that I was finished making cards with Sparkly & Bright, but when I saw the color challenge on Splitcoaststampers for Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, and Basic Black, I knew I needed that reindeer one more time in Soft Suede! The challenge is CC257, Very Suede Black, if you are playing along. There was an extra challenge to add sparkle to the card, too.

The Very Vanilla piece is actually 2 pieces. I wanted to use the Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder, but I felt it was too much for the entire piece, so I used it on the top half, and the bottom half is a smooth piece, which works perfectly for stamping the sentiment. I used my 2-way glue pen on the centers of the poinsettias of the embossed piece and added Dazzling Diamonds Glitter. It doesn't show up at all in the photo, but is gorgeous IRL! The reindeer is stamped in Soft Suede and punched with the 1 3/8" circle punch. To add even more bling, I removed the rhinestone from a small red brad by prying back the prongs. This was very easy to do. It was attached to Rudolph's nose with a mini glue dot. The glue dot is actually larger than the rhinestone, so I just cut away part of the glue dot with my paper snips. The circle is mounted on a Soft Suede Scallop Circle, and placed on top of the Wide striped ribbon with Stampin' Dimensionals. What do you think? I'd love to hear from you, so please leave a comment if you want to! (Comment link at the bottom of the post). 

• 115346 Sparkly & Bright stamp set
• 101650 Very Vanilla Cardstock
• 115318 Soft Suede Cardstock
• 102851 Baskc Black Cardstock
• 115657 Soft Suede Ink
• 109110 Fire Circle Rhinestone Brads
• 102023 Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
• 115615 Basic Black 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
• 104401 1 3/8" Circle Punch
• 109043 Scallop Circle Punch
• 100425 2-Way Glue Pen
• 104430 Stampin' Dimensionals
• 113439 Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
• 116824 Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions Folder

To place an online order 24/7, click here, then click "Shop Now"!

Have a great weekend!

Amy

SC257 Thoughts And Prayers

Hello! Today's project is an entry for the Sketch Challenge, SC257, over on Splitcoaststampers. I found this challenge a little challenging, because the dimensions of the whisper white piece determine the size of the stamp used. I have a couple of Christmas stamps that would work well, but I've used them a bunch in previous challenges, so I decided to "branch out" and use a non-holiday stamp set! Ha! Here is the sketch:

The gorgeous tree is from the Thoughts And Prayers stamp set, which was inked with Chocolate Chip and Old Olive Stampin' Write markers. When you color directly on markers, you should "huff" on the stamp before pressing to the paper, so that it remoistens the ink. The DSP is from the Tall Tales paper pack, and the Old Olive mat was given a dry embossed treatment with a Texturz Plate and the Big Shot. The sentiment is part of a bigger block of text, so I colored the words that I wanted to stamp with my marker, stamped it, then punched it out with the large oval punch. The scalloped oval punch gives it a nice border. The Old Olive brads are from the Earth Elements Brads. Once again, I planned to add some green glitter to the leaves, but got so eager to take the photo and upload it to Splitcoast, that I forgot. I've since added it, and it is gorgeous!

• 113252 Thoughts and Prayers stamp set
• 100702 Old Olive Cardstock
• 100730 Whisper White Cardstock
• 102128 Chocolate Chip Cardstock
• 115678 Tall Tales DSP
• 100071 Chocolate Chip Stamin' Write Marker
• 100079 Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker
• 113439 Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
• 115962 Stampin' Up! Perfect Details Texturz Plate
• 107305 Large Oval Punch
• 114889 Scallop Oval Punch
• 106955 Earth Elements Brads
• 104430 Stampin' Dimensionals
• 114287 Fine Supernova Glitter

To order Stampin' Up! Products Online 24/7, Click here, then click "Shop Now!"

FYI, all of the stamp sets on the Dormant List will be retired as of January 5th, and SU will no longer have a Dormant List. Those that are retiring are:

Item Number	Stamp Set
113407	Back Woods
114492	Beautiful Baby
114486	Birthday Wish
113200	Branch Out
114496	Celebrations
113732	Central Park
113206	Classic Sketches
113226	Classy & Fabulous
114498	Flowers in Silhouette
113405	Font of You
113216	For the Bride
114494	Forever
109425	Friend by Definition
114488	Fun Flowers
113716	Garden Greetings
114490	Glad Friends
111580	Grand Soiree
113242	Hit the Road
113710	Lexicon of Leaves
113236	Man's Best Friend
114423	Ocean Commotion
113728	Playful Petals
109276	Polka Dot
111544	Putt Putt
113240	Quilt Quips
113754	Really Retro
113403	Sip by Sip
113726	Sweet Stems
113250	That's Funny
113688	Wonderful Watercolors
114028	Para la novia
114032	Acuarelas Maravillosas

 If you would like any of these before they are gone, click here and place your online order today!

Thanks for stopping by!

Amy

The More The Merrier CC246 and LSC248

Hello! Today's card is another one for the Splitcoaststampers Color Challenge #246, which is Pretty In Pink, Bermuda Bay, and Old Olive. The Limited Supply Challenge on Splitcoast challenges us to use the same stamp main image and colors to create more than one card, so this is my submission for LSC248. I never would have thought that I would like these 3 colors together, but I absolutely love it! It is the right mix of bright and soft. Once again I forgot to add the glitter to the snow before I took the photo, but I've since added it, and it looks awesome! Can't wait to send these to loved ones for the holidays!

• The More The Merrier (Level 3 Hostess set)
• 100730 Whisper White Cardstock
• 115317 Bermuda Bay Cardstock
• 115655 Bermuda Bay Ink
• 100702 Old Olive Cardstock
• 100459 Pretty In Pink Cardstock
• 100079 Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker
• 100045 Pretty In Pink Stampin' Write Marker
• 116329 In Color Stampin' Write Markers
• 101406 Jet Black Staz On Ink
• 105090 Word Window Punch
• 116630 Modern Label Punch
• 102023 Dazzling Diamonds Glitter 

To Order Stampin' Up! Products 24/7, click here, then click "Shop Now"!

Thanks for stopping by!

Amy
 

The More The Merrier CC246

Hello! Today's project was inspired by the color challenge on Splitcoaststampers from last week. It is CC246 if you are playing along, and the colors are Pretty In Pink, Old Olive, and Bermuda Bay, or Pretty Olive Bays! You can also add a neutral of your choice. I love these challenges!

The snowmen from The More The Merrier stamp set were inked in Jet Black Staz On and watercolored with Stampin' Write Markers. They were matted in Old Olive cardstock, and a larger Pretty in Pink mat allows for the Bermuda Bay ribbon to fit. A Pretty In Pink Button from the Sherbet Designer Buttons was tied onto the ribbon with Silver Elastic cord to add dimension, and it was all placed on a Whisper White card base. Happy Holidays is from Four The Holidays stamp set, and it was inked in Bermuda Bay. I forgot to add the Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the snow, but I'll do it before it goes off in the mail!

• The More The Merrier (Hostess Level 3)
• 116921 Four The Holidays stamp set
• 100730 Whisper White Cardstock
• 100702 Old Olive Cardstock
• 100459 Pretty In Pink Cardstock
• 115317 Bermuda Bay Cardstock
• 115655 Bermuda Bay Classic Ink
• 116329 In Color Stampin' Write Markers
• 100079 Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker
• 100045 Pretty In Pink Stampin' Write Marker
• 101406 Jet Black Staz On Ink
• 115612 Bermuda Bay 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon
• 116312 Sherbet Designer Buttons
• 109866 Silver Elastic Cord

Have you heard about the new Occasions Mini Catalog, coming out January 5th? Woo hoo, I am so excited about everything! Demonstrators were able to preorder from it today, and I absolutely cannot wait until my order arrives! New items include:

• Clear Block mounted stamp sets!!!!!
• Epoxy Brads
• Slimmer styled punches, for easier storage!
• New Border Punches!
• Corduroy Buttons in red and pink!
• Recipe Box!
• New dies for the Big Shot!
• Valentine's and Easter themed stamps and accessories!
• New stencils!
• Glassine Envelopes!
• Valentine's for your kids!
• Easter Egg kit!
• New stamps for the Sweet Treat cups!
• Shaped chipboard books!
• New Build-a-Bear Dies and Stamps!
• And much more!!!!

Would you like a copy of the new Occasions Mini Catalog mailed to you for free? Click here to email your address to me, and I'll send you a copy as soon as possible.

To place an Online Order 24/7, Click here, then click "Shop Now"!

Have a great day!

Amy
 

Snow Buddies Sponging with Video!

Hello, and Happy Thanksgiving! Today's project uses the sponging technique, which was inspired by the Clean and Simple challenge on Splitcoaststampers, CAS24. It starts with the Snow Buddies stamp set, which is a Level 2 Hostess set in our Holiday Mini catalog. Email me if you'd like a copy. This stamp set uses 2-Step Stamping to add the arms and hat to the snowman. I've filmed a video to show how it was done.

What do you think? I think my videos are getting better, but still need some polishing. LOL! 

The Online Extravaganza is going on right now! See my website for the huge list of everything on sale, then email your order to me to receive FREE SHIPPING! This offer is only good through me, so online orders won't qualify for the free shipping, only orders emailed to me by Nov. 30 at 5pm EST. Go ahead and get your holiday shopping done and pick up something for yourself, too! You deserve it! 

• Snow Buddies Stamp Set(Level 2 Hostess)
• 116921 Four The Holidays Stamp Set
• 100730 Whisper White Cardstock
• 105120 Bashful Blue Cardstock
• 105209 Bashful Blue Classic Ink
• 105111 Bashful Blue Stampin' Write Marker
• 100045 Pretty In Pink Marker
• 105106 Certainly Celery Marker
• 105114 So Saffron Marker
• 101406 Jet Black Staz On Ink
• 100425 2-Way Glue Pen
• 104332 Snail
• 102023 Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
• 101049 Stamp-a-ma-jig
• 114521 Scallop Oval Frame Die
• 113439 Big Shot Die Cut Machine

Good luck with your holiday shopping! Be sure to stop by again soon!

Amy

Another Color Challenge Card with Patterned Pines

Happy Monday! Today's project is another one for the Splitcoaststampers Color Challenge (CC245) which uses Real Red, Always Artichoke, and Chocolate Chip. I had some left over Designer Series Paper from the Autumn Traditions paper pack that I knew I wouldn't use, since Fall is practically over. The paper is Always Artichoke, so I thought it would be perfect for the color challenge and for a Christmas card. I was very happy with how it turned out! This card also uses the Patterned Pines Hostess Level 1 Stamp Set from the Holiday Mini catalog. It is one of those stamp sets that makes gorgeous cards so easily! I can produce a bunch of these in very little time, which is what I need to do, since the holidays are right around the corner!

Stamps: Patterned Pines (Level 1 hostess), Christmas Greetings (115448)

Paper: Autumn Traditions (115668), Chocolate Chip (102128), Real Red (102482), Always Artichoke (105119), Very Vanilla (101650)

Ink: Whisper White Craft Ink (101731), Always Artichoke Classic Ink (105219)

Accessories: Circle Fire Rhinestones (109110)

The Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza has begun! Click here to see everything that Stampin' Up! has on sale this week. And to get FREE SHIPPING on any order over $25 between now and November 30th, email your order to me! This offer is my thank you to you, my loyal customers, and can only be redeemed by emailing your order to me. Get all of your holiday shopping done for yourself and your loved ones today!

Thanks for stopping by! 

Amy

Snow Buddies Sketch Challenge

Hi! Another quick post today (am I crazy?), because I just did the Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge for this week, and I just had to share! It is SC255 if you want to play along.

 This card features the Snow Buddies Level 2 stamp set from the Holiday Mini catalog and Merry Moments DSP. I don't normally put this many layers on a card, but the sketch had them and it really does look better with all of the matting. The snowman was stamped in Staz On, so the ink doesn't run when watercoloring. His arms, hat, and stocking were perfectly placed using the Stamp-a-majig.  Dazzling Diamonds Glitter is used for sparkly snow, and the clear Rhinestone Brads with their prongs removed add even more sparkle. 

Stamps: Snow Buddies

Paper: Merry Moments DSP, Whisper White, Garden Green, Chocolate Chip, and Real Red cardstock

Ink: Jet Black Staz On, Real Red, Garden Green Old Olive, and Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Markers

Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, 2-way glue pen, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Stamp-a-majig

To place an order online anytime, click here, then click "Shop Now"!

Starting on Monday, November 23rd, Stampin' Up! will be having an Online Extravaganza Sale! And to sweeten the deal, I'm offering FREE SHIPPING! This offer is only good through me, and your order must be emailed or phoned to me in order to get the discount. The sale runs Nov 23-30, so be sure to check out all the details on my website on Monday!

Thanks for stopping by!

Amy

Patterned Pines Color Challenge

Hello! I was hoping to have a video uploaded for you today (well, actually last week, but I've been trying hard today! LOL!) I am so technology challenged... I watched my husband upload the last one (which I couldn't figure out), and I've tried and tried today, but for some reason, I don't think I have it saved as the right kind of file. <sigh> Oh well, when he comes home next weekend, I'll get him to walk me through it once again! 

It's just as well, because now I can upload today's color challenge from Splitcoaststampers! It is CC245 if you'd like to check out other creations using the colors Real Red, Always Artichoke, and Chocolate Chip. Always Artichoke is one of those colors that gets ignored in my stamp room... for me, everything is always in Old Olive... so this was a great challenge for me! The trees from Patterned Pines stamp set were inked up in Artichoke on a whisper white Top Note Die Cut piece, and the edges were sponged in artichoke, too. The Real Red mat was run through the Big Shot using the Perfect Details Texturz Plate. Though you can't see it well in the photo, it is gorgeous IRL! For the Christmas Tree topper, I took a medium red rhinestone out of the metal bracket and attached it to the tree using a mini glue dot. A piece of Artichoke grosgrain ribbon adds the perfect finishing touch!

Stamps: Patterned Pines (Level 1 hostess set, Holiday Mini)

Paper: Real Red (102482), Always Artichoke (105119), Chocolate Chip 102128), Whisper White (100730) cardstock

Ink: Always Artichoke (105219)

Accessories: Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads (109110), Always Artichoke 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109035), Big Shot (113439), Top Note Die (113463), Stampin' Up! Perfect Details (115962), Standard Texturz Impressions Pad (114614), Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber (114615), Stampin" Sponges (101610)

To order Stampin' Up Products 24/7, click here, then click "Shop Now"!

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check back often, because I post a new project every day (and one day, video too!) LOL!

Amy

Challenges for Delightful Decorations

Hello! Today's card was inspired by two great challenges on Splitcoast Stampers. They are the Clean and Simple Challenge (CAS26), where you must use either faux or real stitching, and the Sketch Challenge (SC254), where you must copy the sketch. Have you done a challenge before? They are so fun and really get your stamping mojo going. 

The ornaments are from the Delightful Decorations stamp set, and they are what I built my card around. I knew I wanted to use the Merry Moments Designer Series Paper, so that set the color scheme. After that, I just had to figure out where to do some faux stitching (my gel pen wasn't cooperating, and I'm scared of the sewing machine, so this card almost didn't happen!) Usually, I like to add some bling to my cards, especially holiday cards, but since it was a clean and simple challenge, I kept it simple!

Stamps: Delightful Decorations (116517)

Paper: Merry Moments DSP (115672), Real Red (102482), Old Olive (100702), Chocolate Chip (102128), and Very Vanilla (101650) cardstock

Ink: Real Red (103133), Old Olive (102277)

Accessories: White Gel Pen (105021), Paper Piercer (116631), Mat Pack (105826), Dimensionals (104430), Ornament Punch (116794)

To order Stampin' Up! products online, click here and then click on Shop Now!
 

By the way, yesterday I got a sneak peek at the new Occasions Mini Catalog and the Sale-a-bration catalog (one of the many perks of being a Stampin' Up! Demo), and you aren't going to believe all of the awesome new products! Seriously, it rocked my world and I cannot wait until January 5th! If you want to book a SAB workshop, contact me because I'm already booking for SAB!

Have a great weekend!

Amy

Clean and Simple Dasher

(Click to enlarge)

Hello! Today's card is my very first Clean And Simple challenge from Split Coast, though I haven't uploaded it yet & the challenge was issued back in September! LOL! It will be uploaded today, though. It is CAS #33, in case you want to see the sketch. My card features my other favorite stamp set, Dasher, which is the second top selling stamp set in the Stampin' Up Idea Book and Catalog. Do you have a current catalog? If you would like one, email me & I'll send you one for $10, which includes shipping. This card doesn't need much explanation, a little stamping, a little sponging, a little glitter... that's it! Clean and Simple!

Stamps: Dasher (116816), Christmas Greetings (115448)

Paper: Soft Suede (115318), Whisper White (100730), Christmas Cocoal Specialty Designer Series Paper (116770)

Ink: Soft Suede (115657), Whisper White Craft Ink (101731)

Accessories: Kraft Taffeta Ribbon (109068), 2-way Glue Pen (100425), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (102023), Stamping Sponges (101610)

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS 24/7, CLICK HERE!

Enjoy your weekend!

Amy