Stamp with Amy

Fox & Friends Thank You for Henry

Hello! I hope you've had a great weekend! I sure did, but it really flew by! I meant to film some videos today, but instead I ran errands. I did manage to make some time to stamp though. My nephew, Henry, is turning 2 next month, & my sister Ashley asked me to make some thank you notes for his party. The invitation has a monkey on it, & she has always called him "Monkey", so of course I had to pull out my favorite Fox & Friends stamp set!

Here is the invitation:

And here are 2 cards that I came up with:

 

Aren't they cute? Ash prefers the top one, since it has all of the colors & the balloon. The gift & balloon are from the Family Accessories stamp set, & the Thank You is from the Thank You Kindly stamp set. These will be super easy to crank out a stack! 

Supplies:

• 118565 Fox & Friends (clear) or 117020 (wood)
• 111700 Thank You Kindly stamp set
• 113494 Family Accessories stamp set
• 102482 Real Red Cardstock
• 111350 Pacific Point Cardstock
• 119683 Daffodil Delight cardstock
• 100730 Whisper White cardstock
• 103133 Real Red ink
• 111837 Pacific Point ink
• 119667 Daffodil delight ink
• 119784 Pear Pizzazz ink
• 102272 Garden Green ink
• 100908 Chocolate Chip ink

That's it! Just stamps, ink, & paper.

 I hope you have a great week!

Because I Care Class Project

Hi there! Today's project in one that my local Stamp Club and my Online Cards & Projects Club made this month as one of their free project that they get each month. It features the stamp set Because I Care, which is a Level 1 Hostess Set. You can earn it for FREE when you place at least a $150 order, either on your own, or if you host a workshop or get friends together to place an order. 

I love this set! How gorgeous is that Hydrangea? (Did I spell that right?) I stamped it in Black Staz On ink on Watercolor Paper. You really need the watercolor paper with an image this large. I tried it several times on Whisper White cardstock, & I just couldn't color it so that I liked the outcome. Then, using Aqua Painters, I colored all of the flowers in Bashful Blue ink. While that was drying, I used Old Olive to color the leaf and my Early Espresso Marker to color the stem. Once the flower was dry (very important step!), I went back over the centers of the flowers with Marina Mist ink and my Aquapainter. You could even add more, darker colors like Night of Navy and/or Concord Crush if you wanted more depth, but I wanted my Club gals to not feel overwhelmed. 

I will film a video tomorrow on how this was made, so be sure to check back!

Also, be sure to check out my DSP Share and Ribbon Share! They are a great deal!

Supplies:

• Because I Care Level 1 Hostess Set
• 120953 Crumb Cake cardstock
• 100702 Old Olive cardstock
• 119682 Marina Mist cardstock
• 105019 Watercolor Paper
• 105209 Bashful Blue ink
• 102277 Old Olive ink
• 119668 Marina Mist ink
• 119680 Early Espresso marker
• 101406 Black Staz On ink
• 119257 1/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon
• 103954 Aquapainter

Thanks for stopping by,

 

I'm back!

Hello! I have just returned from an exhausting week in Nashville, and I'm thrilled to be home. My mom, whom I was visiting there, went home from the hospital today, so that is a relief. And for those of you that know that I had cancer 5 years ago, I had my scans & everything is all clear! Technically, I'm "cured"! Woo hoo! 

I'm sorry I've been out of pocket this week. I'll post a quick project tonight, then tomorrow I'll be back to daily posting. Thanks for understanding!

Today's project is another one from the Make & Take Kit that I won from my upline that features the For All You Do stamp set. I love these projects! It is a little 3 x 3 card that features the kissing technique. I'll film some videos this week, & one will show how this is done.

Well, I'm off to a good night sleep in my own bed. Woo hoo! Can't wait!

 

Flight of the Butterfly Thank You Card

Hello! I am in TN, but things are a bit crazy here. My mom is in the hospital with 3 infections, my son has a virus, and this computer is not working properly! Agggh! My posts may be short or sporadic this week, but I'll be back on Saturday.

Today's card was the card that I sent to those who requested a catalog from me. It features the Flight of the Butterfly stamp set. I thought they turned out really cute! 

That's all the typing I can do for today! Be sure to check out my DSP & Ribbon Shares! Thanks for stopping by!

 

Sock Monkey

Hi there! Today's project features the adorable Sock Monkey stamp set. Who doesn't love a Sock Monkey??? 

Mr Monkey was inked in Chocolate Chip ink, & colored in with markers. The ribbon is retired, but it was too perfect not to put on this card. The card base is the new yellow, Daffodil Delight. Such a warm, happy color!

Supplies:

• 111550 Sock Monkey stamp set
• 119683 Daffodil Delight cardstock
• 100730 Whisper White cardstock
• 111348 Riding Hood Red cardstock
• 1021128 Chocolate Chip cardstock
• 100908 Chocolate Chip ink
• 120971 Riding Hood Red marker
• 105106 Certainly Celery marker
• 119677 Daffodil Delight marker
• 105115 Pumpkin Pie marker
• 119864 Round Tab Punch
• Other: Retired SU ribbon & staples

Today, Bill & I are driving back from Avalon, NJ. So sad to go, but time for the next thing! Tomorrow, I will fly to TN to visit my parents & pick up my children. I haven't seen my mom since Christmas, so I am super excited to see her. 

I will still be posting every day, so be sure to check back! Have a great day!

 

For All You Do Hawaii Make & Take

Hi there! Today's project is a Make & Take from the Hawaii incentive trip. No, sadly I did not get to go on that trip. My upline Catherine went & never did her Make & Takes. So she offered it as an incentive in a contest she was having for her downline, and I won! 

Funnily enough, as thrilled as I was to get that pack of goodies, I never found time to sit down & make them, & over time I forgot all about it. Then this week I was looking for something in my mess of a closet, & there it was! Ooh, I love Make & Takes! How gorgeous is this card???

My Stamp-a-ma-jig made lining up all of the different stamped elements on the card a snap.

The large flower was inked in Pumpkin Pie ink & stamped off once. Then the polka-dot stamp was inked in Pumpkin Pie & "kissed" onto the flower stamp. When I stamped onto the Whisper White cardstock, a polka-dot flower appeared. The Kissing Technique. Awesome!

The medium flower was inked in So Saffron, then rolled in Pumpkin Pie, & again in Real Red. I huffed on the stamp to make sure it was moist, then when I stamped... ta da! The Rock & Roll Technique.

Supplies:

• 115360 For All You Do stamp set
• 100702 Old Olive Cardstock
• 105118 So Saffron cardstock
• 100730 Whisper White cardstock
• 105213 So Saffron ink
• 105216 Pumpkin Pie ink
• 103133 Real Red ink
• 102277 Old Olive ink
• 119732 Subtles brads
• 112534 5/16" Neutrals Brads
• 109030 Pumpkin Pie 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• 104430 Stampin' Dimensionals
• 101049 Stamp-a-ma-jig

To place an order for Stampin' Up! products online anytime, click the link below. Have a great day! 
 

Cheers To You!

Actually, the title should be Cheers to my Dad & Step-Mom! I made this card as a thank you for the wonderful week in Florida that we just had. They make this trip possible every year for my family and all of my siblings & their families. What a wonderful gift!

This is also for a Sketch Challenge over on Splitcoast, SC286. 

 Here is the sketch, and here is my card:

I love it! I've had that Island Oasis DSP for quite a while, & for some reason I haven't really used it. The colors are so summery & fun, now I know I'll use it a ton! 

I thought the Daquiri stamp was a perfect image for my beach trip thank you card, and the flowers from the Stampin' Up! Floral Fusion Sizzlit add to the tropical feel. The Bitty Button and the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch coordinate perfectly, too!

Stay tuned tomorrow for another card using the same layout, but a completely different feel.

Supplies:

• 114944 Cheers To You stamp set
• 117173 Island Oasis DSP
• 118309 Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
• 118761 Bitty Buttons
• 105117 Pumpkin Pie cardstock
• 100730 Whisper White cardstock
• 102067 Tempting Turquoise cardstock
• 100063 Rose Red marker
• 100058 Tempting Turquoise marker
• 100079 Old Olive Marker
• 101406 Jet Black Staz On ink
• 109030 Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Ribbon
• 113439 Big Shot Die Cut Machine
• 115969 Floral Fusion Sizzlit Die
• 102544 Rose Red cardstock (flower)
• 105118 So Saffron cardstock (flower)

The clock is ticking on the Last Chance Stamps, Accessories, and Definitely Decorative items! June 30th, they will be gone forever. Be sure to click the link below to place an online order, or feel free to email it to me, & I'll place it for you.

Don't forget that if you are looking for a new Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I would love to send you a FREE 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog! Just email your name, address, and phone number along with the best time to reach you, and I'll pop one in the mail to you asap!!!

Have a great week!

Friends Never Fade Thank You Card

Hello! Today's project was made with all new products coming out soon in the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog. Want to know how you can get a FREE copy of the new catalog which retails for $9.95? Click here to find out!

I love this new stamp set, called Friends Never Fade, and the new colors and Designer Series Paper! The card base is our new yellow Core Color, Daffodil Delight, and the new green is a new In Color, Pear Pizzazz. Both of these colors are so yummy IRL!

The flower image was inked with markers & stamped onto Whisper White cardstock. Another flower image from the stamp set was inked in Versamark watermark ink & stamped across the top of the card. Can you see it?

The new DSP is called Greenhouse Gala, & is so bright & cheery! I love being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator & getting to order sneak peek items before the catalogs come out! If you are interested in finding out more about being a demonstrator (hobbyist or career gal), click here. Email me if you have further questions or for help signing up.

Supplies:

• 120618 Friends Never Fade clear mount stamp set (118750 wood)
• 117167 Greenhouse Gala DSP
• 100730 Whisper White cardstock
• 119683 Daffodil Delight cardstock
• 119677 Daffodil Delight marker
• 119795 Pear Pizzazz cardstock
• 105117 Pumpkin Pie cardstock
• 105115 Pumpkin Pie marker
• 100908 Chocolate Chip ink
• 111700 Thank You Kindly stamp set
• 102283 Versamark ink

To place an order for Stampin' Up products, visit my Online Store! But don't forget that most of these products aren't available until July 1st. This is just a little sneak peek for you!

Thanks for stopping by,

Faux Stained Glass Video Tutorial

Hello! I'm finally getting around to posting videos of the projects that my local Stamp Club and my Online Cards & Projects Club ladies are making this month. Better late than never, right? (That's what I'm telling myself anyway.) I posted a photo and details about this card made with the Awash With Flowers stamp set here.

This was my first time trying this technique, and it is so fun! Here is a video on how to make it:

 Love it! If you give it a try, leave me a comment or email me & tell me how it goes. I had one lady email me & say that her first attempt didn't go well at all, but the second try was better. 

Don't forget that the clock is ticking on the Last Chance items! After June 30th, they will retire forever, and we'll have a brand new Idea Book and Catalog. Woo hoo!

Last Chance Stamp Sets!

Last Chance Accessories, available while supplies last!

Last Chance Definitely Decorative!

To order Stampin' Up products online anytime, click the link below to visit my Online Store!

Have a great day!

Sweet!

Hi there! Today's project is one that was inspired by a scrapbook layout that I saw on the web. I loved it so much, I just had to make a card out of it!

Isn't it sweet? :-) Centering the letters was a snap with my clear mount stamp set, Rough Type, from the Summer Mini Catalog.

The Bashful Blue strip gets a decorative touch with the swirl from the Elements of Style stamp set, also from the Summer Mini.

Since I don't have a Wild Wasabi marker yet, I inked the cherry stamp from Tart & Tangy in Wild Wasabi ink, then used a baby wipe to clean off the cherries & re-colored them with my Real Red marker. So easy!

The red ribbon is the Polka Dot ribbon from the big catalog, which will be retiring on June 30th. Be sure to click the links below for the most updated retiring lists! Some of the accessories are running out! 

I drove back to Richmond today from a trip to Raleigh, where I had stamp club with my local gals there. We had a great time, & it was so good to see old friends. That is one of the many things that I love about Stampin' Up, making friends with my customers. It is such a rewarding job, & fulfills such a big part of my life! 

If you think you might like to do what I do, or if you would just like to get a discount as a hobby demonstrator, right now is a great time to join the Stampin' Up family! There is a Mini Starter Kit available for just $99 available until June 30th. Click here to find out more about it!

Supplies:

• 120072 Rough Type clear mount stamp set (118659 wood)
• 120045 Elements of Style clear mount stamps (118611 wood)
• 111514 Tart & Tangy stamp set
• 102482 Real Red cardstock
• 100730 Whisper White cardstock
• 105209 Bashful Blue cardstock
• 108641 Wild Wasabi cardstock (available July 1)
• 103133 Real Red ink
• 109014 Wild Wasabi ink
• 100052 Real Red marker
• 102283 Versamark ink
• 115608 Real Red 3/4" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon
• 107217 3/4" Circle punch
• 104401 1 3/8" Circle Punch
• 109043 Scallop Circle Punch
• 112091 Scallop Edge Punch

Retiring Stamp sets!

Retiring Accessories!

Retiring Definitely Decorative!

When I drove back to Richmond, I brought 2 of my children's friends, so I need to go wrangle monkeys & get them all to calm down & go to sleep! It's been an over-stimulating day, I tell ya. LOL!

Ciao!