Each month, I get together with my fellow stampers to learn about new products and techniques! Of course it's nice to see everyone and catch up for a bit too...
Here is a card that I made in Jan. I love it so much that I am thinking of hosting a workshop to make this wonderful card...tell me if you are interested! Thanks Brenda Keenan for the wonderful idea!
Catherine Au * Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator * koalastamping@gmail.com * 408-916-3891
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Sale.a.Bration 2012
I love the Sale.a.Bration promotion! It's already nice enough to have free hostess stamp set(s) when hosting a workshop. To top it, you can earn extra sale.a.bration bundle(s) during Jan 24-Mar 31. I just love all those free products...LOL
Card 1:
Since I am still on a Valentine's mind set, no wonder my cards still have a "sweetness" taste to it. I really like this Everyday Enchantment set. Can you believe it? The Designer Series Papers, Brads, and Ribbons are all free?!? Just love it!
Have a mentioned? If you join Stampin Up! during sale.a.bration promotion period, you only need to pay $125 (typically $175) for the starter kit which includes stamp sets, ink pads, cardstocks, etc. (values over $345). In addition, you will get a free stack of cardstock/digital download for free each month for the rest of the year! It's a good promotion!
Click here to join the fun if you are interested!
Recipe: (All Stampin' Up products)
Card 2:
Con't on the Everyday Enchantment theme. I just can't get enough of this set. Love it so much! In fact, I made this as my swap (exchanging cards) during January upline meeting.
(will have to post picture soon)
Card 3:
Does this card look familiar? Yeah...I am reposting it since it falls under the theme of sale.a.bration. =0
Recipe: (All Stampin' Up products)
Card 1:
Since I am still on a Valentine's mind set, no wonder my cards still have a "sweetness" taste to it. I really like this Everyday Enchantment set. Can you believe it? The Designer Series Papers, Brads, and Ribbons are all free?!? Just love it!
Have a mentioned? If you join Stampin Up! during sale.a.bration promotion period, you only need to pay $125 (typically $175) for the starter kit which includes stamp sets, ink pads, cardstocks, etc. (values over $345). In addition, you will get a free stack of cardstock/digital download for free each month for the rest of the year! It's a good promotion!
Click here to join the fun if you are interested!
Recipe: (All Stampin' Up products)
Ink: Calypso Coral
Accessories: Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Everyday Enchantment 3/8" Printed Designer Brad, Everyday Enchantment 1/8" Organdy Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals
Card Size: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Card 2:
Con't on the Everyday Enchantment theme. I just can't get enough of this set. Love it so much! In fact, I made this as my swap (exchanging cards) during January upline meeting.
(will have to post picture soon)
Card 3:
Does this card look familiar? Yeah...I am reposting it since it falls under the theme of sale.a.bration. =0
Recipe: (All Stampin' Up products)
Stamp Set: Sprinkled Expressions (WM) / (CM) (sale.a.bration catalog)
Paper: Whisper White, Early Espresso
Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Red Riding Hood 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (on clearance rack), SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals
Card Size: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
Valentine's
Valentine's Day is coming up!!! It's just so fun to make V-Day card. I think I like to look at all those pretty hearts, flowers, etc. That's the reason why you will see so many designs for V-Day cards. I am sure you can find one that suits your taste, or for that special someone in your life!
V-Day Card 1:
I made this card with my best friend on New Year Day. It's just so fun that we were still making cards at 2am. I really like this "You Are Loved" stamp set from the holiday mini catalog. Don't you feel sweet after looking at it?!?
Recipe: (All Stampin' Up products)
V-Day Card 2:
(Come join me on Feb 4, 2012, from 10am-12pm to make this card for free!!! Email me to RSVP!!!)
I have been thinking of hosting the first workshop for a while. There were so many cards that I wanna make with my friends and family. At the end, I decided to plan my workshop around the Valentine's theme. Make it sweet and memorable huh?
This second card is simple but sweet. Instead of using a lot of rubber stamps, I decided to use the new Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders (125601) and the Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die (125596). I really like using the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439) - easy, fast, fun and cool!!! Of course, it's even more amazing when the stamp set that I used came for free (check out the Sale.A.Bration promotion!!!)
Recipe: (All Stampin' Up products)
V-Day Card 3:
(Come join me on Feb 4, 2012, from 10am-12pm to make this card for free!!! Email me to RSVP!!!)
I am trying to make a simple card using the new stamp set from the sale.a.bration.catalog. I quite like how it turns out, simple but sweet. What do you think?
Recipe: (All Stampin' Up products)
V-Day Card 4:
Last attempt of the day! I believe I made the last three cards in a night! No wonder I couldn't sleep after making them! I was just too excited! In fact, I saw this stamp while putting away my supplies as I was thinking of calling it a day. But as soon as I saw it, I had to try to make a card out of it. It turned out quite nice. =)
Recipe: (All Stampin' Up products)
V-Day Card 1:
I made this card with my best friend on New Year Day. It's just so fun that we were still making cards at 2am. I really like this "You Are Loved" stamp set from the holiday mini catalog. Don't you feel sweet after looking at it?!?
Recipe: (All Stampin' Up products)
Stamp Set: You Are Loved (WM) / (CM)
Accessories: Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Emboss Powder (for the heart), Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder (for the butterflies), Stamping Sponges, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals
Card Size: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 V-Day Card 2:
(Come join me on Feb 4, 2012, from 10am-12pm to make this card for free!!! Email me to RSVP!!!)
I have been thinking of hosting the first workshop for a while. There were so many cards that I wanna make with my friends and family. At the end, I decided to plan my workshop around the Valentine's theme. Make it sweet and memorable huh?
This second card is simple but sweet. Instead of using a lot of rubber stamps, I decided to use the new Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders (125601) and the Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die (125596). I really like using the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439) - easy, fast, fun and cool!!! Of course, it's even more amazing when the stamp set that I used came for free (check out the Sale.A.Bration promotion!!!)
Recipe: (All Stampin' Up products)
Stamp Set: Outlined Occasions (WM) / (CM) (sale.a.bration catalog)
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake
Ink: Red Riding Hood, Crumb Cake, Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders (Heart shape), Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Red Riding Hood 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (on clearance rack), SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals
Card Size: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 (Come join me on Feb 4, 2012, from 10am-12pm to make this card for free!!! Email me to RSVP!!!)
I am trying to make a simple card using the new stamp set from the sale.a.bration.catalog. I quite like how it turns out, simple but sweet. What do you think?
Recipe: (All Stampin' Up products)
Stamp Set: Sprinkled Expressions (WM) / (CM) (sale.a.bration catalog)
Paper: Whisper White, Early Espresso
Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Red Riding Hood 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (on clearance rack), SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals
Card Size: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 V-Day Card 4:
Last attempt of the day! I believe I made the last three cards in a night! No wonder I couldn't sleep after making them! I was just too excited! In fact, I saw this stamp while putting away my supplies as I was thinking of calling it a day. But as soon as I saw it, I had to try to make a card out of it. It turned out quite nice. =)
Recipe: (All Stampin' Up products)
Stamp Set: Ain't Love Grand (WM) / (CM) (Hostess Set)
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso
Accessories: Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Aqua Painter, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals
Card Size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4Saturday, January 14, 2012
Christmas
Here are the two cards that I made over the past Christmas!
Christmas Card 1:
The first one is a 3-D card, which I got the inspiration from Catherine Evans. This was the very first card that I made using my own Stampin' Up products (very limited supplies at that time). It may not be a perfect one, but it's definitely a memorable one!!!
Recipe: (All Stampin' Up products)
Christmas Card 2:
The second Christmas card was what I intended to make for friends and family. However, Christmas came earlier than expected, which left me no time to complete this grand task! Anyway, hope you like this card!
Recipe:
Christmas Card 1:
The first one is a 3-D card, which I got the inspiration from Catherine Evans. This was the very first card that I made using my own Stampin' Up products (very limited supplies at that time). It may not be a perfect one, but it's definitely a memorable one!!!
Recipe: (All Stampin' Up products)
Stamp Set: Pines & Poinsettias (holiday mini catalog: no longer available)
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink: Cherry Cobbler Ink Pad, Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Marker, Old Olive, Garden Green, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Stamping Sponges, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals
Card Size: 4 1/4x 5 1/2 Christmas Card 2:
The second Christmas card was what I intended to make for friends and family. However, Christmas came earlier than expected, which left me no time to complete this grand task! Anyway, hope you like this card!
Recipe:
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, VersaMark
Accessories: Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy (currently unavailable on SU website), Old Olive 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Gold paper string (non-SU)
Card Size: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Accessories: Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy (currently unavailable on SU website), Old Olive 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Gold paper string (non-SU)
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