Countdown to Christmas #7

Hi Everyone,

Here is my Countdown to Christmas #7 share for you. We (Carole’ Anne, Sandi and I) have decided to do an ornament this week. So let’s see what the Girls come up with.

If you would like the FREE PDF Tutorial for this make sure to sign up for my newsletter on the left sidebar of my blog right above the Cruise Alaska Button.

Here is mine….

               

Thanks for stopping by and as always…..

Bookmark Card

Hi Everyone,

I’ve got this cute little card I’ll be doing at one of my workshops tomorrow. I have one in the morning and one in the evening….going to be a busy day!!!

I got his idea from my Stamping friend Rose Marie Diehl, she is so talented and came to my rescue when I needed book mark ideas. Well I should say she was on of many who came to my rescue. That’s the beauty of the Stamping Sisterhood…..ask and ye shall receive ideas!!!! I just changed it up a bit…..with a different trim and pearls and decided to make it an initial bookmark just perfect for any recipient with the change of a letter.

 

Here it is with the magnetic bookmark removed….

Supplies:

Lovely Letters Stamp Set, Cardstock: Basic Black, Very Vanilla and Cherry Cobbler. Dies: Two Tags Die, and Tasteful Trim Die. Our wonderful Flat Pearls and the Love Letter Designer Series Paper. I also used the scallop Circle Punch and the 1 3/8 and      1 1/4 circle punches.

I’ve made this card for a special friend and you’ll see who in a few days.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Stamping 411 Sketch 179

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. I know I did.

I hope you’ll play along with us this week over ont he Stamping 411 Blog. I just know you’ll  want to see what the Operators are up to.

Here is the sketch….

….and what I’ve done with it…..

Can you tell I’ve used Christmas DSP on this card?? Well I did. It’s the Jolly Holiday DSP….isn’t it pretty paired with Cherry Cobbler?

The base of the card is 5 1/2 x 8 12, matted with Cherry Cobbler 4 x 5 1/4, The DSP is cut to 3 7/8 x 5 1/8. Before I assembled I cut a piece of Cherry Cobbler 1 x 4 and used my Scallop border Punch on it. Then attached my Vanilla piece which is 7/8 x 4. Then Tied my fabulous Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon in a Double Bow and attached to the back before I put the mat down.

The image pieces are 1 x 2 1/2 and done using the Herb Expressions set and colored with Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive Markers. I then blended the color just a tad with my aqua painter….I then matted onto the Cherry Cobble Mat that are cut to 1 1/8 x 2 5/8.

I did pop everything up on dimesnionals…..so what do you think of my Christmas Lavender???

Thanks for stopping in…..

Blog Candy Winner

Hi everyone,

We’ve got a Blog Candy Winner!!!

Wendy Hawkinson…..come on down!!! Please contact me with your address so aI can get your goodies out to you!!!

Wendy Hawkinson said...

I'm thankful for my friends and family and those who serve our country both at home and overseas. However, the thing that I am most thankful for is my son, Evan. I was heartbroken when he was first diagnosed w/ autism. Then someone told me that the Lord blesses Special Children to Special Mommies. Thank you, Lord for thinking I'm special, because he's awesome.

November 25, 2010 2:52 PM

Wendy wins my Blog Candy package!!! Congratulations Wendy and thanks everyone for leaving such wonderful wishes and telling me what you are Thankful for.

Have a great weekend and come back in a little while for the Stampin 411 sketch!!!

Happy Thanksgiving and Blog Candy!

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving and tell you how thankful I am to have you all in my lives.

You see, today when I looked my blog had reached 250,000 hits. I know that is not many for some but it’s monumental for me. So Thank You –Thank You- Thank You!!!

I wish each and everyone of you a  Blessed Thanksgiving Day and hope that you get to spend it with those you love.

So if you would like to enter in this blog candy Give-a-Way just leave a comment and tell me what you are thankful for. I will select the Lucky Winner using Random.org on Friday night.

…also I just have to share this darling cake my talented Daughter-in-Law made…how cute is this?

Thanks for stopping by and as always……

My Stampin’ Sistaah’s!!!

Hi Everyone,

As you know Carole’ Anne and Sandi and I have teamed up to challenge ourselves to doing the Countdown to Christmas each week. Someone comes up with a design and we all do our own thing with it.

Toady I want to share what everyone did!!!

Here is what Carole Anne did…..what a gorgeous array of Christmas Cards, huh? or should I say eh?

Then we’ve got Sandi…..oh my she has a flair!!! She got a few others to go along with it as well….What a talent both of these ladies are.

Then there is me….I wandered from the Christmas Theme and went for dreaming of a Holiday Trip! hint-hint if anyone is watching!!!

I’d like to take this opportunity to Thank Everyone for visiting my blog and please know that I appreciate you and wish you all the best Thanksgiving ever!!!

….and a big Thanks to my Stampin’ Sistaa’s for letting me play along with them. Love ya girlfreinds!!!

Countdown to Christmas #6 & Sign Up Special

Hi Everyone… it’s Tuesday and that means Countdown to Christmas ….….but first….

Don’t forget the Sign Up Special from Stampin’ Up!

  

You’ll receive our standard Starter Kit valued at over $310 for only $87.50!! Now that’s a steal!! There are only seven (7) days left to do this …so don’t delay!! Head on over to my website or just click here to sign up now. My recruit password is stampingleeyours…..what else?

Now……

This is the 6th week that my good Stamping friends Sandi and Carole’ Anne have joined forces and are offering you the same project only different designs.

So Make sure to sign up for my newsletter on the left sidebar right below the Cruise Alaska Button. That is the only place you can sign up for this special newsletter and FREE PDF.

I decided to pull out the Artistic Etchings for this card. I haven’t played with it in a bit. I hope you like it.

      

Thanks for stopping in and make sure to sign up on the left sidebar for the FREE PDF it will be mailed to you email inbox!!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Thanksgiving!!!

It’s a Spectacular Sale!!!

Good Morning Everyone,

I’ll be back tomorrow with my Countdown to Christmas Share for you but couldn’t not tell you about these great happenings over on my website!!!

Check this out!! Stampin’ Up! has come up with yet another fabulous sale with items up to 50% off and with a $150 order you will receive FREE Shipping. Don’t forget you will get a Hostess set and Hostess Benefits as well.

All you have to do is click here to see all the wonderful items that they have on sale and continue shopping on my website

Let’s not forget the Starter Kit Promotion either…

50% Off Starter Kit Promotion

Join Stampin’ Up! between November 15-30 and get 50 percent off the already-low-priced Starter Kit—standard or Digital+! You’ll get over $300 worth of Stampin’ Up! products for just $87.50. Visit Start Your Own Business to learn more. Feel free to contact me for more info on this and ask about my FREE Gift to you for joining my team. You can sign up here but make sure to use my recruit password of stampingleeyours.

…..and last but not least…..

ABCs of the Perfect Handmade Holiday

From October 19-December 16, get 20 percent off holiday bundles containing gorgeous Stampin’ Up! products perfect for creating amazing cards, beautiful packaging, and cherished gifts.

Click here to check it all out

Need to ask any questions…..just click on the contact me button at the top right of my blog and I’ll get back with you as soon as possible.

Thanks for stopping by and come back tomorrow for a real treat!!

Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge 178

Hi Everyone and welcome to another Stamping 411 sketch challenge. As soon as I saw this sketch I remembered something I saw in our great Stampin Up! Catalog and wanted to incorporate it into this sketch.

I used Baja Breeze Cardstock and Pear Pazzazz for the Mats along with just a bit of Very Vanilla.

I’ve punched the flower shapes with the Itty Bitty Punch Pack…how fun huh?

I used Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz and River Rock for the flowers. The Poly Twill Ribbon is also done with the Pear Pizzazz and tied on my bow maker.

The Mat sizes are as follows: card 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 in Baja, Mat in Pazzazz 4 x 5 1/4, Baja Dotted mat 3-7/8 x 5- 1/8 and then the small mats are 2x2 in Pear Pazzazz, 1-7/8 x 1 7/8 in Baja, 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in Pear Pazzazz and 1 5/8x 1 5/8 in VV and another in 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in very vanilla that the flowers are on. I attached the flowers with tiny cut pieces of Dimensionals and added a tiny flat pear to the center.  Thanks You is from the Curly Cute Stamp Set and stamped with Baja for a tone on tone effect.

I hope you had fun looking but also hope you will check out the stamping 411 site to see what everyone else has done……we’ve got some awesome talent there in the other operators as well as the fabulous talent that plays along. Hope you join in the fun!!!

Sense of Time Birthday Card

Hi Everyone,

I was up late, late last night making this special Birthday card for a customer of mine. She asked if I would make a Birthday Card for a Gentleman that will be 101 years young!!! She sent me what she wanted inside the card as far as wording so I started with that.

I decided The Sense of Time Stamp Set would be perfect for the occasion. Who better to have a Sense of time, huh?

Here is what I came up with. I decided to use Always Artichoke and Brushed Gold. I embossed the image and cut out….lightly sponged some Crumb Cake and Always Artichoke over the clock face. I embossed the flourish from Baroque Motif on the background mat and sponged the edges to give it a vintage look. I then did the small clock part again and popped it up with Dimensionals. I hope he likes it.

Well I’m off to my Civitan Meeting today. So I’d better run…..

Thanks for stopping by and as always….

More Countdown Shares and Guest Stampers

Don’t forget you only have 13 days left to sign up for the Demo Kit for half price!!!!

Wouldn’t you like to treat yourself to this??? $310 worth of merchandise for only $87.50!!! Just hit the Join MY Team button above to sign up…you won’t regret it!! My Recruit Password is stampingleeyours

…..and now……

Today is the day I get to share the creations of two of my stamping buddies. Carole Anne Sluchinski from Canada and Sandi MacIver from Oregon.

We all worked on the same template this week to see that we came up with. Each one fun and beautiful.

Thanks for playing again this week Girls….this was fun.

Carole’ Anne’s

This is done with the Gorgeous Bell and Bough Designer Series Paper…..isn’t it gorgeous??? I just love it. Thanks for sharing it Carole’ Anne!!!

 

Next up is Sandi MacIver….has she got a way with that Glass Glitter or what? This is just way too cool. I’ll be pulling mine off the shelf to make something fun now that I’ve seen this wonderful design! Isn’t it the cutest??? I love everything about it. Thanks for sharing with me Sandi!!!

Sandi MacIver

That’s all for today!!! Thanks so much for stopping in and as always……

Countdown To Christmas #5

Hi Everyone,

Today’s the day for my Countdown to Christmas #5 I hope you enjoy my little box that goes along with the card we made last week. To receive the FREE PDF Tutorial for this box all you have to do is sign up for my newsletter on the left hand column of my blog right above the Cruise Alaska Button. That is the only way you can receive it. Once you’ve signed up you will receive all the Countdown Newsletters in the series. Enjoy!!

Thanks for stopping in and have a ….

Great News!! and Countdown to Christmas #5 Sneak Peek!!

How would you like to own all of this? Stampin’ Up! has made it so-o-o possible for everyone to join and I hope you will join my team!!! Think of this as an Early Christmas Gift to yourself or from your spouse or friend.

For two short weeks…starting today through Nov. 30th you can sign up to be a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. Remember there are two kinds of Demonstrators (those that want to earn some extra $$ and have their own business and those that want it all and would like to get the discount). Stampin’ Up! and me welcomes both. I’d love to have you join my team of Demonstrators ….I can give you support if you are local or Long Distance, so don’t worry about not being local! That just means we get to talk or email all the time as I hope to help you grow your business or help you with being a Hobby Demo for the Discount. I’m here to answer your questions for you. Here are just a few perks of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator….

• Earn additional income while sharing creativity.
• Make new and lasting friendships.
• Enjoy access to nearly unlimited creative ideas.
• Receive a free subscription to an exclusive
monthly magazine.
• Receive two free months subscription to your
own business website.
• Opportunity to earn free products and
incentive trips.

You can sign up online at my Demonstrator Business Website, but make sure to use my Recruit Password of stampingleeyours

Please let me know if I can help answer any questions for you as well. That’s what I’m here for. Just hit the Contact me button at the top right of my blog under the banner.

….one more plus to signing up now is that you will not have to reach you quarterly minimum until the end of March!!! So no stressing during the Holidays about trying to start a business….you can start after but have all your goodies in the meantime for Half the Price!!! How great is that!!! o don’t delay call or email me for more info or just hop on over and do it….you won’t be sorry.

Now for my Countdown to Christmas Sneak Peek #5

If you haven’t signed up fo rmy newsletter to receive your FREE PDF Tutorial for my Countdown to Christmas you can do so now over on the left hand side o f my blog, right under the Cruise Alaska Button. That is the only place you will be able to sign up for it. If you’ve already singed up you don’t have to do it again….you will receive it on Tuesday. You’ll receive a new one every Tuesday until Christmas! So make sure to sign up. Here is just a little peek of what you’ll get Tuesday in your email inbox for just signing up.

Thanks so much for stopping by and as always….

 

Stamping 411 Sketch 177

Hi Everyone,

You guessed it….time for another sketch challenge from Stamping 411 I hope you will take some time for yourself and play along with us this week.

Here is the sketch……………..

…and my interpretation…..

Funny this whole card was geared around this little scrap of DSP sitting on my desk.  It’s one of the patterns in the Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper. the bottom images is from the stamp set Vintage Vogue and stamped in Early Espresso. I did color in a few of the images….

I embossed an extra piece of very vanilla with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder to attach to the card. I assembled the card and decided it needed a bit of Cajun Craze and to really mix it up add some of our Chantilly Lace Ribbon. Kind of funky and lots of different textures and patterns….

It reminded me of an old German Restaurant we used to go to years ago….all these colors and Chantilly Lace. Little bit of Nostalgia there….

The measurements for the card are:

Card Base in Early Espresso 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 , Cajun Craze Mat 4 x 5 1/4 , Vanilla Mat 3-7/8 x 5 1/8, Ealry Espresso strip 1 x 5 1/8, DSP 7/8 x 5 1/8, I added the testured piece to it and it is 2 1/2 x 3 7/8. The image piece is2 1/4 x 3 and the mat for that is 2 3/8 x 3 1/8.

I stamped the image in Early Espresso and colored with my Blender Pen and Watercolor Pencils. I hope you like it. Thanks for stopping by.

Come to Bethlehem

Hi Everyone,

I want to share a card I did last night for my workshop yesterday. The Hostess wanted to do something with this set and I was happy to oblige. I didn’t have the set….had to borrow it but this is what I’ve come up with…

The Card base is Crumb Cake and so is the Textured Mat….it was done with the Vintage Wallpaper  Embossing Folder and brayered with Crumb Cake to give a tone on tone feel. The oval was cut with the Scallop Oval Die on the Big Shot and I used Whisper White Card Stock.

I brayered the sky with Not quite Navy and then sponged on Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Black on the bottom and Edges. I added stars in the distance with my White Gel Pen to make it pop  a little. The Oval was then adhered to the Mat with Dimensionals.

That’s it! Easy Peasy Card and perfect for a Workshop Wow! Wouldn’t you like to do this card at your workshop….even if you’re long distance? Ask me how? I do workshops in a box for my long distance Customers. I’d love to do one with you.

Thanks for stopping in……..

Blog Candy Winner and Guest Stampers

Hi Everyone,

I’ve got my Blog Candy winner from the Royal Blog Tour…..Drum roll please!!!!

Adair ….come on down….you have won my blog candy offering. I will be sending you an email shortly for your address. Adair will receive a Magic Bow Maker, Card Stand and a Great Sampling of Stampin’ Up! Ribbon as seen below. Congratulations Adair!!! Read below what Adair had to say…..

 

Adair said...

Hi Lee! These are all gorgeous! Love the colors you used. I would LOVE to win one of your bow makers and card stands!!!
Adair asvoboda@juno.com

Now for my Guest Artists……

First up Sandi MacIver…..don’t you just love this?? OMG….and I didn’t think anyone could make this set cuter!!! This is fabulous, is it not??? Don’t you love what she has done with the Scalloped Circle? Thanks Sandi!! Make sure to click on her name to see her great works and take a peek at her Tutorials!!

…next up….Carole’ Anne Sluchinski…and wait until you see her share. Isn’t this stunning…I just love the softness and detail Carole’ Anne has added to this card….it’s totally fabulous!! Make sure to visit her blog and her artwork as well. Carole Anne also has Tutorials on her blog as well.

Not sure if you noticed that we all did the same design and came up with three different cards….I posted mine yesterday. All so very different wouldn't you say? That’s what make stamping so fun!! I hope you’ll explore your creative side today. Thanks for stopping by.

Countdown to Christmas #4

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to Tuesday’s Countdown to Christmas!!!

I hope you’ll like the card I have for you today. If you would like the FREE PDF Tutorial for this just sign up for my Newsletter on the left hand side of my blog under the Cruise Alaska Button. That is the only place to sign up for it….not the top tab but the left sidebar.

Here is the card you will receive the Step by Step Tutorial for:

If you don’t have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator I’d love to help  you with any of your stamping needs. I have lots of Long Distance Customers I help. You can contact me on the left side bar by clicking on the “Click to contact Lee” and I’ll be there for you.

Thanks for stopping in and hope to see you back soon.

Royal Blog Tour and Blog Candy

Welcome!!!

This Royal Celebration begins with a “Grand Tour” of my Castle. Please display your Royal Invitation before entering.

Perhaps you received another …..

Some of the My Royal Stationary is kept in this Royal Box……

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I’d like to share a few more samplings using the French Foliage Stamp Set!

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Here is a lovely fall bag with some dried flowers and cutting from the Royal Garden.

….and I’m sharing one of my Royal Candles made just for the occasion.

Let’s move on with the tour…and perhaps enjoy Dinner with myRoyal Family…..do you see your placecard here?

If so, here is your Royal Napkin…

….and whence the evening is done I will jot down my thoughts in my lovely journal …

……and now my Royal Subjects…to vie for the Royal Blog Candy though must leave a comment and the Royal Subject whilst be selected at random on November 9th.

The Royal Subject will receive….

A Magic Bow Maker and a Card Stand to Display your Royal Cards & a Royal Sampling of Stampin” Up Ribbon.

You must leave your name and email address in your comment to be eligible.

I hope you will continue on with the Royal Blog Tour….The Princesses await your arrival.

Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge

Hi Everyone,

I’d like to share my interpretation of the Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge this week. As you know (or maybe you don’t) I’ve been one of the Operators there for over a year now or since we started the group…or should I say Selene started the group. She hand selected us for may different reasons so that we could offer you a huge variety of stamping styles. I think Selene accomplished her goal in doing that. This wonderful group of talented women have been a pleasure to work with and have taught me so much. They are the best…so I hope you will visit the Stamping 411 blog and see they’re style.

Here is the sketch that we all had to work with this week…

…and my card…..

I wanted this card to be serene and cool. So I choose to use the gorgeous Pear Pazazz Color along with white….Pretty cool huh? The only other hit of color is the red bird.

Cardstock sizes are Card Base White 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, White Mat 3 3/4 x 5, Pear Pazazz Mat is 3x 4 and the image piece is 2 -7/8 x 3 -7/8. I added the Pear Pazazz Poly Twill Ribbon which matches perfectly and some glitter to the snow. I then decided to cut out three snowflakes using the Merry Details Sizzlet and attach them with dimensionals and then glitter them up.

Tip: I always glitter last to avoid losing some of the glitter and to keep myself from being totally glittered. My husband just laughs when he sees me. He ALWAYS knows when I’ve been stamping!!!

Thanks for stopping in and I hope you’ll play along with us this week.

Last Clue for the Royal Blog Tour

Good Morning Everyone,

Well here is the very last clue for the “Name the Royal Paths” Game. All answers must be in by November 5th (tomorrow) 10PM EST

I have listed the days for each blog and the link below. So I’ve made it really easy and convenient for you. I hope you’ll play along. A Big Shot or $100 Stampin’ Up! Shopping Spree is nothing to sneeze at!!

Good Luck Everyone and see you on the tour in just a few hours!!! How exciting!

 

If you missed the other clues they can be found below.

10/30 - Saturday – Lee Conrey – http://stampingleeyours.blogspot.com/2010/10/friends-247.html

10/31 - Sunday – Sharon Field – http://createdbyu.blogspot.com/2010/10/super-cute-snowman-card-for-seniors.html

11/1 - Monday – Monika Davis http://monikastamp.wordpress.com/2010/11/01/pick-a-petal-daffodil-card/

11/2 - Tuesday – Ilina Crouse – http://ilinacrouse.blogspot.com/2010/11/royal-blog-tour-jester-games-4.html

11/3 - Wednesday – Sandi MacIver http://www.sandimaciver.com/sandi_maciver/2010/11/leaf-lines-stamp-set-christmas-in-pear-pizzazz.html

11/4 - Thursday – Carole’Anne Sluchinski   (She will be posting later today so you might have to check back. )

http://mirrorimage.typepad.com/caroleannes-1st-blog/

So there you go…..I’m hoping one of my loyal readers will win this prize!!! You’ll have to let me know if you do.

Come back soon…the tour will begin shortly and you won’t want to miss it!!