Buy the Shoes (and the stamps!)

I love Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper (DSP)!  I sort of made a resolution to (gasp) cut into it and use it!  After all, I know how to buy more!  I particularly love the Best Dressed DSP that coordinates with the Dressed to Impress stamp set and All Dressed Up Dies (you can get them in a bundle and save 10%)

Designer Series Paper makes it easy and fast to put a card together.  I simply cut a panel, layered it onto another layer of Lovely Lipstick, with just a 1/16" border.  I die cut the label from Whisper White and stamped the sentiment in Memento Tuxedo Black.

On a scrap piece of Whisper White Card Stock I stamped the shoe in Memento Tuxedo Black, colored it with the Cherry Cobbler Light Stampin' Blend then fussy cut it out.

When I put it all together I decided it needed a little something so I cut a a border strip from the Sale-a-bration (that means you can get it free) set Lily Pad Dies and adhered it at the bottom of the layered panels.

Finished it off with a few Basic Rhinestone Jewels...voila card is done!

Thank you for looking!  I promise my next card will be from the new Mini Catalog!  Right now it's Sale-a-bration (SAB) time as well.  For every $50 in product you purchase you get to choose a free set from the SAB catalog.  If you want to purchase Stampin' Up! supplies and do not already have a demonstrator I'd love you to choose to shop from my Online Store  Be sure to use my January Host Code, 6Z2ARRA, when placing your order!  Remember, orders of $150 or more qualifies you for free product so there is no need to add the code for those orders.

Happy stampin'!

Debbie

Boo Halloween Paper Mache Letters

Happy Halloween!  I wanted to share a set of paper mache letters that I did awhile ago.  My plan was to use the current Halloween Night Designer Series Paper on the back of these letters since these particular letters are the same from either side.

I have letters for nearly every season and one element I use in each of them are these triangles with Glimmer Paper circles at the points.

These letters are about 10" tall, but most of the ones I make are a bit shorter.  These are easy to find at most big box craft stores.

I start by painting the backs and sides with acrylic paint -- a foam brush is the easiest to use. Then I trace the design onto paper, cut the paper out and glue on with white glue.  Then I embellish to my hearts content.  I find I get a more finished look when I sponge the edges with Soft Suede or Crumb Cake.

While most products I used are retired I hope this inspires you to create your own letters -- they are so much fun!

Have fun trick-or-treating!  Thanks for looking!

Debbie

Floral Boutique Folio Wedding Album

Isn't this a gorgeous album?  It was given to me by a friend and very talented fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, Sara.  Sara has posted details on her blog, muchlovesara.com

It used my favorite Designer Series Paper, Floral Boutique, and the Flourish Thinlits and Flourishing Phrases.  There is a bundle that will save you 10% – check it out here.  While I've linked to the clear mount it is also available in wood mount!

I love the touches of Copper Metallic Paper on the front.

Look at these waterfall pocket pages and the pull out tags

and the ribbon and twine, be still my heart!

and there is vellum and shimmer!

and a copper embossed sentiment from the set Better than Email to finish it off

I was going to take a few more pictures, but before I did I loaned it to another friend to use for "show and tell" at a Team Meeting.

Be sure to check out Sara's blog. muchlovesara.com and tell her how much you love this.

Thanks for looking!  I hope you love this album as much as I do.  Can't wait to make one myself!  All supplies can be found in my online store.  Use October Host Code 7ZKGME4F when placing orders $149 or less.

Debbie

Don't forget  the Designer Series Paper Special – Buy 3 Get 1 Free

Buy 3 Get 1 Free!

Do you love Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper (aka DSP)?  Take advantage of this great deal through October 31 – choose from the following papers:

Here is a fun way to use Designer Series Paper

Shop in my online store from the comfort of your own home.  Use my October Host Code 7ZKGME4F  when placing orders less than $150

Thanks for looking!

Debbie