Stamping 411 Sketch 184 and Blog Candy Winner! Happy New Year!

Hi Everyone, Welcome to another Sketch Challenge from Stamping 411.

Can you believe we are at Sketch 183 and we are into a New Year?? Unbelievable!! I want to wish each and everyone of you a Healthy, Happy and Prosperous New Year filled will lots of Love!!

Speaking of Love….we just love how you’ve all commented this past week to win some Blog Candy from us. I think we all have a winner…so make sure to check out all the Operator Blogs to see if your name was called.

My winner of the Blog Candy is……

"Butternutsage!! I love this card and certainly cannot wait to open my stash of stamps and punches to make this. It is so pretty. Happy New Year Lee! `Donna"

please contact me to let me know what your address is. You have won this Bow Maker and Ribbon Bundle. Congrats to you Donna!!!!

Now onto the sketch and my card.

Here is the sketch…

…and my card.

I have to admit I saw Connie’s card a few weeks back and love this little flower done in Baja Breeze and the Pearl so I embellished on that. (Thanks for the inspiration Connie). The flower is from the Just Believe Set and colored with markers in Baja and Old Olive.

 

The Card Base is Very Vanilla and cut to 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and folded. The Horizontal piece in vanilla is 1 1/4 x 5 1/2 and the Baja Mat is 1 1/2 x 5 1/2. The Baja Seam Binding Ribbon was scrunched behind using snail to hold it in the back of the mat. I then went Pearl Crazy as I had lots of these little pearls on my desk….nuts huh? The Vanilla piece is actually scored at every 1/4 inch for texture. Almost looks like bead board but you can’t tell from here.

The Vertical Mat is 2 1/4 x 3 5/8 and the image piece is 2 1/8 x3 1/2. I added pearls to the vase created with Baja Card Stock and Large Oval Punch and and snipped the top and bottom almost straight…hehe …..(gives it character, not being totally straight)…sponged one side to give dimension and popped it up over the image. I then added a piece on the side using the Modern Label Punch and added the pearl. I also used the little tiny Jewelry Tag Punch and hung it from some of our Linen Thread. That’s it.

Hope you enjoyed my little share today and will join us in this weeks challenge.

Valentine Card and Lots of STUFF

Hi Everyone,

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted. Just really busy since before the Holiday and needed a breather. It’s good to be back though…..I missed all of you!!!

This is a Valentine Card I made today…that I think I will do a class on. It has lots of embossing on it and dimension. I think it’s a good “Guy” Card….what do you think? Here is the close up of the window and and the popped up hearts. The Stamped Heart is from the Filled With Love Bundle that I got…..you may want to think about that. Just in case you’d like to order it I’ll attach the info at the bottom of the post. I really appreciate all of you that place online orders with me….it sure helps keep my supplies going….so you are appreciated!!! Y’all are the best!!

 

….and here is a full view of the card….this one will probably go to my Hubby!!! Have I told you he’s the Best??? You’ll have to check out what he’s making now….right below this picture. 

Not sure how many of these he’ll get done but if you are interested we have 20 of these bundles….ready to go…..so let me know. You can contact me by hitting the “contact me” tab at the top right of my blog for more information. This will all ship in one bundle so you will save on shipping. Isn’t that exciting???

Now about that special…..you may not want to miss this one……FABULOUS!!!!

 

Filled with Love (December 17, 2010-January 24, 2011)
Get a FREE package of Bitty Buttons--a $4.95 value--when you purchase a Filled with Love Bundle, including the Filled with Love Stamp Set and exclusive Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack!

…and who doesn’t love FREE??!!??!!

As always I appreciate you stopping by…can’t wait to show more from the Occasions Mini….if you don’t have a Demonstrator and would like your own copy just let me know and I’ll be happy to get one to you.

Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge 183 and Blog Candy

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

I’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. I’d also like to wish my Sister Operators a wonderful Day and look forward to working with these fabulously talented Group of Ladies for another year. Thanks to our Group Mom, Selene Kempton for bringing this fabulous group together. Love ya Selene!!!!

In honor of Christmas the Stamping 411 Operators  wanted to offer up some Blog Candy…..so make sure to check each operators blog to see what they will be Gifting  for Christmas. How fun is that? All you have to do is leave a comment on each Operators Blog you would like to participate in. Read below for the full scoop…..

Now onto the sketch…..

Here is the sketch:

 

….and my interpretation.

I had so much fun building this with my new punch that will be available in January. It’s a sneak peek of what’s to come.

The set I used is called Build a Blossom and the Punch is called Blossom Petals Punch. I used some of the DSP from the Brights Pattern Pack.

The card Base is Whisper White and measures 5 1/4 x 10 1/2 and the Pretty in Pink Mat is 5 1/8 x 5 1/8. Followed with the DSP Mat cut to 5x5. I then made and Old Olive Mat that measures 4x4 and then used a piece of white embossed with the Polka Dot Embossing Folder that measures 3 3/4 x 3 3/4. I popped that layer up with Dimensionals.  Ahhhhhhhh…then the process of building the flower. I stamped the flower petals in Regal Rose and used two of the petal stamps. then punched them out. I cut a white circle using my 1 3/8 circle punch and using glue dots started building my flower by attaching the pieces to the circle. I did roll the petals a bit on a skewer to give them a rounded natural look. The center image is stamped in Old Olive and popped up with a big glue dot. The narrow mats behind the image are Pretty in Pink and cut to 1 x 5 1/4 and the white 3/4 x 5 and stamped with Curly Cute. So there ya go…..see what you have to look forward to….

Now onto my blog candy….you will have to leave your email address in your comment on my blog to be eligible to win and an answer to my Question…..”What is my Favorite Winter Color”?

Here is what one lucky person will get…one roll of Riding Hood Red Stripped Grosgrain Ribbon and my Bow Maker….

Good Luck Everyone!!! The winner will be announced on New Years Day.

 

Need a Christmas Gift Suggestion?

To your Enemy….Forgiveness

To an Opponent…Tolerance

To a Friend…..your Heart

To a Customer…..Service

To All…..Charity

To Every Child…..a Good Example

To Yourself…..Respect

Again…I’d like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Final Countdown and Merry Christmas

Hi Everyone,

Just a few short days til Christmas. Can you believe it?  Here is a little bag I did that I thought I would share. I actually thought I would have more time to create this week….what was I thinking!! Anyway this is a cute little bag you can whip up in no time for that special little gift.

Want to get the free PDF Tutorial for this? Just sign up for my newsletter on the left sidebar right under the Cruise Alaska Button. If you have already signed up for it you don’t have to sign up again….you will be getting it.

Don’t forget the Brand Spankin’ New Gift Certificates on my left side bar….easy peasy Christmas Shopping. Just click and print your Gorgeous Stampinglee Yours Gift Certificate. All the recipient has to do is call or email me with her'/his order. Wouldn’t you love to get one of these???

That’s it for today…..I will see you before Christmas for sure.

Not to be Outdone!!!

Hi Everyone,

Remember when I showed you what my freind Sandi sent me last week? Well my other really good friend Carole’ Anne got wind of it and could not be outdone. She sent me the Tutorial for this!!! OMG!!! Is this not beautiful? I love the DSP but look at all the ways she has used it.

You might want to visit her blog for more details on owning this awesome Tutorial for yourself. These are awesome last minute Gift Ideas we all can use.

Check it our here and more of Carole’ Anne’s beautiful work.

Thanks for stopping by……

Stamping 411 Sketch 182

Hi Everyone,

I’m taking a bit of a break from Christmas this week and definitely not using WHITE!!! I know…..but when I saw this sketch….I had a vision and here it is.

Here is the sketch……

…and my interpretation or vision hehe!!!

I just don’t use this image enough and wanted to make a card with some Oriental Flair. I hope I accomplished it.

The sketch this week called for a square and I cut the base of the Card (Black) to 5 x 10. The Red Mat is 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 and embossed the the Baroque Motif Stamp Set using Versamark and Black Embossing Powder. Don’t forget to use your embossing Buddy!!! The next Horizontal Piece is embossed as well and is black cut to 1- 5/8 x 4 and the gold is cut to 2-1/8 x 3 and embossed gold on gold (love that)! The circle is a 3” circle and stamped with Black Stazon using the  Geisha from Dream Garden s. I then used my Versamarker and did the swan and embossed again in gold. Just a few flowers in red with my Real Red Marker and finished it off by taking my Versamark pad and swiping the edges of the circle and embossing in gold. I popped everything up with Dimensionals, in fact I added double stacks of Dimensionals to the center of the image to give it a dome like look and single Dimensionals to the edges. Lets not forget the exquisite Black Satin Ribbon either…..that was the frosting on the cake!!!

Hope you like it….don’t forget to visit the other Operators, I just know you’ll be wowed with the talent!!

Thanks for stopping in….

WOW!!!

Hi Everyone,

No card today but a share on what I did today. Today I got to present the Check (monies) to the Second Harvest Food Bank here in Jacksonville, Florida. This was money that we raised through raffles at a Stampin’ Out Hunger Event that I ran with with some of my Team Members. We were able to raise $773 and my Arlington Civitan Group bumped it up to $1000!!!! Do you know what that means in terms of food?

 

That means that 6000 meals will be provided with this check!!! Vickie Rumbers a friend and customer of mine who represented Second Harvest today explained: The Second Harvest has the ability to purchase food at a greatly reduced price to provide that many meals …..we were astounded.

Seen above harry Mangini, Arlington Civitan Pres., Vickie Rumbers, Second Harvest, myself (chaplain of the Arlington Civitan) and Angie Caulder…our Treasurer and Manager of the Bluewater Storage Center where we had our event.

Vickie telling us about the workings of the Second Harvest

Me presenting the check. (I made the check…can you tell??)

 

Thanks to everyone, my Girls, my friends and family and my loyal customers and yes…. my Civitan Family for making this such a huge success.

A special Thanks to Jeff and Angie Caulder of  Bluewater Storage for giving our event a home. We really appreciate it. Together…we made a difference!!!

Merry Christmas!!!

Just in Time For Christmas and Two Special Guests

Hi Everyone,

I’ve got great news just in time for Christmas. How would you like to be able to buy a Stampin’ Up! Gift Certificate on line from me and be able to print it to give, like now???

You can by simply clicking on “Buy Now” button on my left side bar. Pick the Dollar amount you would like to purchase…make your PayPal payment and then …After purchase is complete via PayPal, click on link which states "Return to leeconrey@bellsouth.net" to instantly download the Gift Certificate!

This is what your Gift Certificate will look like. How easy is that?

So if you haven’t gotten that special something for a friend or relative….this may be your ticket…..it’s easy, you pick the price range and they get to shop online with me. Plus…it’s just so-o-o-o pretty isn’t it? Don't forget to follow the steps above to allow you to print.

Now onto some fun and my two Stampin’ Friends, Sandi MacIver and Carole’ Anne Sluchinski…Whoah…there is some heavy talent here….check it out.

First up is Sandi…..Isn't this just beautiful??? I will be getting the Elizabeth Stamp for sure now. Is this not the most elegant thing you’ve seen….love it Sandi!!! Make sure to visit Sandi’s blog to see her other marvelous creations too.

Now we have my little Carole’ Anne….she might be tiny in stature but she’s a giant in design and talent. How soft and beautiful this is. I just love the softness of the colors and the feeling of a Vintage Christmas. This is just spectacular!!! Thanks for sharing it with me Carole’ Anne. You might want to check out her blog too for some fun stuff….you’ll be happy you did.

Well as always….thanks for stopping by……

Countdown to Christmas #9

Hi Everyone,

It’s Countdown to Christmas #9 for you. All you have to do is sign up for my newsletter on the left hand side of my bar right below the “Cruise Alaska” Button. It’s the only way you can receive this as it comes to you via mailing service I use.

I’ve used the lovely Scenic Season Stamp set for this beauty….for me Simple is better and especially this time of year.

If you want more info about purchasing supplies for this please don’t hesitate to call or email. I’d love to help. You can also visit my online store for all of your stamping needs. Don’t forget to shop the Clearance Center for some really fabulous buys too! I look forward to helping you in any way I can…..I have many long distance customers that I help with they’re ordering.  Give me shout if you need anything or better yet…get that Darling Hubby to contact me and get a Stampingleeyours Gift Certificate….all you gotta do is email or call and I can make sure you get what you really want. hehe

Merry Christmas!!

Look What I Got!!!

Hi Everyone,

Look what I got in the mail yesterday!!! How exciting is this!!! Yep!! My good friend Sandi MacIver sent me her newest finished product Tutorial. I couldn’t believe she actually made one for me….but then again….Sandy would do that!!! Thanks so much Sandi. This new Technique she did looks amazing….I’ve got to try it!!!

Here is what she sent me:

The Box and four cards using the “Sinking Gold Technique”

…and below is a shot of the box…..it’s awesome!! Leave it to Sandy to come up with such a great design.

You can find them here…she’s got a whole bunch of Tutorial there…you just won’t believe!!!

Have you ever tried one of her tutorials? If not Run don’t Walk to her blog and get one or two or all…they are fabulous and so helpful. Whether you’re a customer or a Demo….you won’t be sorry!!! They are easy to follow and make your life a whole lot easier. Thanks Bunches Sandi!!! I love them!!!!

You can find them and more here…she’s got a whole bunch of Tutorial there…you just won’t believe!!!

Well I know I’m going to enjoy my set….

Thanks for stopping in and see you tomorrow with my Countdown to Christmas!!

Stamping 411 Sketch 181

Hi Everyone,

Is this month not flying by??? OMG!! I just can’t believe we only have a few weeks until Christmas. In all the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season the show must go on over at Stamping 411!!! I hope you will take a moment for yourself and play along this week.

Here is the sketch:

…and the simple card I created for it.

Totally Simple and Elegant and I think this will be my Christmas Card. You know the beauty of Stamping 411??? You get to play along with templates that are already created for you by Selene and Gretchen….it sure does make card making easy. Hope you will give it a try.

My card base is 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and then the layer mat is 4 x 5 1/4. The mat is run partially through the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder simply by inserting the part you want embossed. the image piece was stamped with Black Stazon onto Very Vanilla and colored with my Always artichoke marker and blender with my blender pen. I did a light blue outline with my watercolor pencil and blender pen as I love that look. The card and mat of course are done in Very Vanilla and the only color is the mat I created mimicking the Extra large Decorative Label Punch. I punched two in Cherry Cobbler and pieced behind the image piece that was punched out.

The Merry Christmas is stamped in Cherry Cobbler and the stamp is from Come to Bethlehem.

The final and crowning touch to this card to give it a little pizzazz is the Cherry Cobbler  Seam Binding Ribbon which I adore. I made a triple bow with my bow maker. That’s it!!! Hope you enjoyed it and will think about playing along this week. Take a minute for you and de-stress!!!

Countdown to Christmas #8

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to another Countdown to Christmas. All you have to do to get the FREE PDF Tutorial is go to my left sidebar and sign up for my newsletter. It’s right above the Cruise Alaska Button….it’s the only way you will get this.

Today we’re Sandi, Carole Anne’ And myself are featuring a Gift Card Holder made with the Top Note Die. I hope you enjoy it.

I used my Magic Bow Maker for the ribbon….love that Seam Binding Ribbon…..it’s so easy to work with….I lined the envelope with matching DSP as well.

Thanks for stopping by!

Bells and Boughs & Stampin’ Out Hunger Event.

Good Morning Everyone,

This past Saturday I did and event called Stampin’ Out Hunger with some of my Stampin’ Up! Team Members. It was a fabulous event where our customers got to make seven projects, have a catered lunch and win fabulous prizes. Part of the admission was to bring canned food that we collected for the Second Harvest Food Bank. In addition to that we had many, many raffle items that brought in over $650 for the Second Harvest. What a great feeling to know that we as a team helped put food on many tables for the holidays.

Here is the card I did for the event. I used the bells and Boughs Stamp Set and Sahara Sand Cardstock with The Deck The Halls DSP and our fabulous Always Artichoke Seam Binding for the Triple Bow Ribbon. I of course used my Magic Bow Maker for the Bow. I also used some of our flat pearls for the accent. I hope you like it.

I want to share a few pictures today and will follow up in a few days with the rest of the pictures…well some of them…I have hundreds!!! hehe

My team of Girls for the event:

Roberta, Gina, Susan, Christina, Myself, Lisa with Daughter Taylor, Karen with Daughter Katie and Janet. They all did a fabulous job to make this event a huge success.

This was our Raffle Table with tons of prizes on there from local merchants. Our customers got to place tickets into the little boxes for the prizes they wanted most.

My friend Jimmy airbrushed a Fireplace for us on black fabric to hang by our tree. Under the tree are the Door Prizes. Can you tell the tree is decorated with Snowflakes from our Snowflake Die? We glittered them up with our Fine Cosmos Glitter. Oh boy were we ever sparkly!!!

This was just one of the two rooms that accommodated 24 people

Then we had three of these rooms that held 12 people per room. We had seating for 84 people and lunch rooms that sat 35 people.

Here are some Happy Stamper’s, while others are looking for to see what the raffles are and what they want to take  chance at.

Here we have Lolly and Sara…two very special guest from Miami. They flew up just for the event. They in fact sponsored us at their building and provided lunch for over 100 people Thanks so much Lolly and Sara!!! This was their first time stamping and they had a blast and said they would be back for more.

  

 

Time for a lunch break….

Wouldn’t be Christmas without a visit from Santa Claus!!!!

     

Hope you’ll check back for the rest of the projects and special pictures from our event.

See you soon…..