Creative Card Share: Outlined Love Easel Card

Hi Everyone,

Today, as promised, I am sharing with you an Easel Card I created for Valentine's Day using the Sale-a-bration stamp set, Outlined Occasions as well as the stamp set Greeting Card Kids.  The sweet little girl is just perfect for water coloring using a blender pen Stampin' Up!'s Classic ink pads (I also colored the Love from Outlined Occasions using this technique).
The frame for the little girl was created using the new Sizzix Paper Doily Large Sizzlits Die available in the Occasions Mini Catalog. Isn't this a beautiful die cut? I just love the detail and it turns an ordinary piece of cardstock into a delicate work of art.  For this card, I used Cherry Cobbler cardstock to showcase the stamped image and the Pretty in Pink cardstock matted behind the image.

The background of the card was created using the Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder on a piece of Pretty in Pink cardstock.  To add a vintage feel to the card, I lightly sponged Frost White Shimmer paint onto the embossed areas of the cardstock using a sponge dauber.  It added a subtle shimmer to the cardstock that helped to enhance the Cherry Cobbler Doily frame. I used Stampin' Dimensionals to attach the Doily diecut to the Pretty in Pink cardstock.

To create the base of the card, I once again used a piece of Pretty in Pink cardstock. I stamped the Love image on Very Vanilla cardstock using Stazon Black ink and water colored the image. I then punched out the image using the Extra Large Oval punch and matted it with a piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock punched using the Decorative Label punch.  I attached it to the card base using Stampin' Dimensionals to allow it to act as a rest for the card front so that it stands up. The hearts located on either side were created using the Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die (found on p35 of the Occasions Mini Catalog) and embellished with the medium rhinestones from the Basic Rhinestones pack.

The wonderful thing about this card is that it lays flat and is easy to mail in a regular envelope. 

This card went together so simply using my Sizzix Bigshot to do the hard work for me, diecutting the Doily and embossing the cardstock.  I just love the way this card came together and I think it has a Wow factor to it, don't you?

I hope today's Creative Card Share has helped to inspire you to create your own Easel card for someone special.  With Easter just around the corner, not to mention Mother's Day, wouldn't this be the perfect type of card to send to a friend or family member?

I hope you all have a wonderful day.

Until Next Time.

Happy Stampin',

Tricia Butts

http://www.triciabutts.stampinup.net/

P.S.  To see another example of an Easel Card I created, this time for Mother's Day, visit here .

Easel Cards: Adding the Simply Wow Factor to your Cards

Hi Everyone,
Once again life has added some twists and turns but I am back again. Hard to believe we are approaching the end of February already. Boy is the year speeding by fast.

Today I want to share with you a video from Stampin' Up! that shows you how easy it is to create an Easel Card. I love the Wow Factor that comes with an Easel card and they are so much fun to create. They are a great way to display a favorite photo on a card front and the possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

Watch this video for great tips on how to create your Easel Card:


OK, so now that you have seen how amazing the Easel card looks and how easy it is to create, there is no reason not to give it a try yourself.  Pick an upcoming birthday, anniversary or other occasion and get creative! 

In my next post, I will share my Easel Card that I created for Valentine's Day to help inspire you to create your own masterpiece.

Until Next Time,
Happy Stampin',
Tricia Butts
http://www.triciabutts.stampinup.net/

Valentine's Day is a Celebration of Love

Hi Everyone,

With the new Occasions Mini Catalog starting today, I just wanted to share a quick creative project idea to inspire you ready for Valentine's Day. It's hard to believe that it is only a few weeks away, so there is no time like the present to start creating cards and gifts for the loved ones in your life.

Today's Creative Card Share is a project featured on my Stampin' Up! website Project Gallery here.  This beautiful card features the new stamp set, P.S. I Love You, which can be found on page 8 of the new Occasions Mini Catalog (available in both Wood & Clear Mount).

I love the embossed resist technique used to create the heart image and the heart circle stamp makes a wonderful background on the card base. This card also features several new products including the Blushing Bride Smooch Spritz (page 9) and the Calypso Coral Baker's Twine (page 35).

In case you are not familiar with Calypso Coral, it is one of the new In Colors for 2011-2013 and you can find the beautiful ruffled Calypso Coral ribbon in the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog, as well as the other wonderful In Color products.

This card design is simple but has a definite Wow factor to it. It would also make a great birthday, anniversary or thinking of you card.  You could create a gorgeous card set featuring this layout and vary the colors for each card for a beautiful gift idea.

I hope you have enjoyed this Creative Card Share I hope it helps inspire you to create a special card for someone special in your life.

Until Next Time.

Happy Stampin',

Tricia Butts

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

http://www.triciabutts.stampinup.net/

P.S. I Love You Set Quantity: 15

Clear-Mount Stamp Set  125462 Price: $27.95

Wood-Mount Stamp Set 125460 Price: $34.95

Coordinates with the Full Heart, Modern Label, 1" Circle, and 1-3/8" Circle Punches.

Celebrate the New Year with the New 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog

Happy New Year Everyone,

I can't believe it is 2012 already.  The last few months have gone by so fast and so much has happened that I have been neglecting my blog.  Now that the holidays are over and hopefully things are starting to settle down, I will be hopefully posting more often.

Today is a very exciting day because I can finally show you the new amazing 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog from Stampin' Up!  There are so many fantastic new products in this catalog that I know you will just love and it will help you start your new projects for 2012.

Stampin' Up! has once again outdone themselves with fabulous new rubber stamp sets, embellishments, Designer Series Paper packs and so much more. Plus, they have released incredible new Sizzix products that will take your crafting projects to new levels. The New Paper Doily Large Sizzlits Die is so beautiful and delicate and you will love the sample projects featured in the mini catalog. In addition, Stampin' Up! has two Framelits Dies collections (Hearts & Labels) as well as the Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies and coordinating Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders that are simply amazing. There are even stamp sets that work perfectly with each of these new products!

To view these exciting new products and so much more in the new2012 Occasions Mini Catalog, just click here to download your free digital copy. You can also download the free supplies list for the Occasions Mini catalog here. The Supplies list will provide you with the supplies used to create each of the beautiful projects in this wonderful new mini catalog.

So go ahead and download your digital copy of the new 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog and make your plans to transition from the Holidays to the New Year. 

Don't forget, Sale-a-bration 2012 starts January 24th and you will have the opportunity to earn fabulous free exclusive Stampin' Up! products when you order at least $50 in Stampin' Up! merchandise. Better yet, host a party/workshop and earn fantastic free Sale-a-bration products in addition to the amazing Hostess Benefits available. Contact me today to learn more.

I am looking forward to sharing new ideas and projects with you in the upcoming weeks to help inspire you with your own creative projects.

Until Next Time.

Stampin' Hugs,

Tricia Butts

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

http://www.triciabutts.stampinup.net/

Celebrate Digital Scrapbooking Day with Free Digital Downloads from Stampin' Up!

Hi Everyone,
I know it has been a long time since I have posted, but I just had to let you all know about the fabulous special offer that Stampin' Up! has to celebrate Digital Scrapbooking Day.
Stampin' Up! is offering 4 Free Digital Downloads from November 4-7 that can be used with My Digital Studio software as well as most other design software.  These free downloads offer a variety of elements and templates that are perfect for creating quick projects that will look like you spent hours creating them.
So how do you take advantage of this amazing offer? It's really very simple. Just visit http://www.mydigitalstudio.net/ and click on the Digital Scrapbook Day image at the top of the page. All you have to do is follow the instructions provided and complete the simple survey, then download the following Free Digital Downloads:


· So Typefelt Stamp Brush Set
· Neutral Delightful Digital Tape
· Home for the Holidays Ensemble
· Delight in the Day Photobook Template

Want another FREE download? If we get 5,000 new friends to download the content we will give everyone a fifth download. So share MyDigitalStudio.net with your friends today!
These downloads are perfect for the holidays and can be used to create great holiday gifts and cards.
As an example, I want to share with you a digital scrapbook page I created using the 8x8 template from the Neutral Delightful Digital Tape free download.  This page was so simple to create but I love the way it turned out.

All I had to do was add my photo to the photo box and I typed in my journalling in the text box provided for the circle embellishment. The only addition I added was to put "Sam" below the photo using the Schoolbook Serif Alphabet Stamp Brush set download from My Digital Studio (item #118821 Price $7.95). To purchase this download, just visit my Online Store here.

If you would like to see more wonderful ideas, please visit http://www.mydigitalstudio.net/ throughout the weekend as there will be new ideas and tips added to help you get creative.  With Thanksgiving just weeks away and Christmas sneaking up on us, now is the best time to start your holiday projects and shopping for gifts.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Best wishes,

Tricia Butts

http://www.triciabutts.stampinup.net/

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Summer Mini Farewell Creative Card Share

Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to share with you a card I created this summer for my Dad for Father's Day. I had the chance to play with one of my favorite stamp sets, The Open Sea, from the 2011 Summer Mini catalog and I am so sad that it won't be available after August 31st.

For me, I love the nautical stamps and this stamp set provides so many wonderful options. It is a great stamp set for masculine cards including birthday, Father's Day and anniversary cards and provides so many wonderful options. I love how the Cherry Cobbler & White Bakers Twine coordinates with this stamp set.

If you would like to add this stamp set to your collection, please visit my Online Store to place your order 24/7 or contact me and I will be happy to help you.

I hope you have enjoyed today's creative card share and I hope it helps inspire you to create your own special card or project for someone you love.

Until Next Time.

Happy Stampin',

Tricia Butts

http://www.triciabutts.stampinup.net/

Last Day to Take Advantage of the Buy 3 Get 1 Free

Hi Everyone,
Well, August just flew by me and I am still wondering where it went. It has been a very busy month with my parents flying back home and my 4 children starting back at school and we are slowly getting into a routine again. I am looking forward to having some creative time very soon.
Today I wanted to remind you that Stampin' Up!'s special for August is coming to an end, so now is the time to place your order to take advantage of the Buy 3 Get 1 Free.  All you need to do is  order 3 packs of Designer Series Paper and you get to choose one more pack of Designer Series Paper for Free.
I took advantage of this special offer a week ago, and I just love the fantastic new designs that I received in my order.

In this photo you can see the vivid colors and crisp images on the Designer Series Paper packs that I chose.  The packs I chose are:

122349 Letters to Santa (front left corner fabulous Christmas designs)

122351 Frightful Sight (front right side, perfect for Halloween cards & projects)

122357 Beau Chateau (center back, great vintage papers - Love the Cherish page)

The Designer Series Paper packs are located on p184-186 in the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. Download your free digital copy by clicking on the icon located on my sidebar. There are so many amazing packs to choose from, and this is a fantastic opportunity to stock up for your holiday projects.

For my free pack of Designer Series Paper, I chose the Designer Series Pack Nautical Expedition (122343) which can be found on page 8 of the Summer Mini Catalog. Remember, the Summer Mini Catalog ends August 31st, so be sure to place your order before the deadline to avoid disappointment.

This photo shows the wonderful designs from the Nautical Expedition DSP as well as the coordinating stamp set The Open Sea and the single wood mount stamp, Sail Away.  These products are fantastic for masculine cards and projects as well as scrapbooking.

These products are too good to miss. You can place your order via my Online Store or please contact me and I will be happy to help you with your order.

Make sure you download your free digital copy of the 2011 Summer Mini Catalog by clicking on the icon located on my sidebar.

Until Next Time,

Happy Stampin',

Tricia Butts

http://www.triciabutts.stampinup.net/