Thursday, February 27

Stampin Up Leadership 2014 Display Board Day 6

Well time is getting away from me & I realized I still have lots more projects to show you! So with out further ado here are a couple more samples I made for the Leadership display boards using the Sale-a-Bration set "You're Lovely".

 
I don't know why but I really struggled with coming up with ideas for this set. Maybe it was the crazy time crunch we had going on to complete all 24 samples...who knows.

 This little gift bag was a bit camera shy so this was the best photo I could get of it. Lol!

Check back tomorrow to take a peek at a couple of the samples I created with the Banner Blast stamp set! =)
Also if you haven't already hop along to see what the other Artisan Design Team chicks created-

Cathy Caines - In The Cat Cave
Connie Collins - Constantly Stamping
Erica Cerwin - Pink Buckaroos
Jane Lee - Jane Lee's Cards
Jeanna Bohanon - Stamp Time Somewhere
Cindy Schuster - Nutmeg Creations
Jennifer Timko - Stampin' on the Fly
Alanna Wharf - Sleepless Stamper
Becky Cowley- Scrap Junkie
Mercedes Weber - Paper Creations by Mercedes (You Are Here)


 
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Tuesday, February 25

Artisan Wednesday Wow

Well another month has flew by at warp speed! Welcome to our last hop for the month of February!
 
Since life is buzzing by at the speed of light I have been looking for even more shortcuts for making cute little cards. If you haven't seen the Hip Hip Hooray Card kit...YOU MUST!!!! It is so adorable!
 
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The cutie patootie card bases alone are a huge reason you NEED this kit but then add all those fabulous die cut stickers & it's just a no brainer! Did I mention that this kit comes with a stamp set...well this just keeps getting better doesn't it! Ok anyway back to the card, I used the stamp from the Love You To The Moon stamp set to make a quick & might I add CUTE card for a friend!

Alright, Two Words. Camera. Framelit. Yes, Please! This one was a lay out case of a card I did for a make n take at my SAB Open House. I'm diggin the Clean & Simple thing, what can I say.
Ok, lets go see what the uber talented Alanna Wharf has cooked up for us....
 
http://sleeplessstamper.com/2014/02/aww-feb-4/
 
 
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Don't forget to also check out the Leadership Projects Blog Roll...
http://mercedesweber.blogspot.com/search/label/Leadership-2014
 

Friday, February 21

February Paper Pumpkin!

I have been so busy I haven't even had time to open my Paper Pumpkin kit until today. I have a few friends having baby boys so I knew exactly what I wanted to make when I saw the adorable components in this kit!


Adorbs!  Now I just need to make the matching gift bag!
Happy Stamping!
 
 
Paper Pumpkin Stamp Kits
Sign Up For Paper Pumpkin!
 
 
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Tuesday, February 18

Artisan Wednesday Wow


Welcome to our weekly ADT Blog Hop!
This week we are sharing our Facebook Projects. I had so much fun making this card! As you may know I really like punch art & this little guy came out pretty cute!
When I saw the "Oh Snap" sentiment from the Hip Notes stamp set I knew a crab card must be created ASAP!
 
It's a pretty straight forward creation & I will list the punches used at the bottom of this post. The only little tricks were to punch the Word Window then center the 1" Circle over it for the claws & the legs were created by punching the Hexagon & then putting the paper back in & punching around the outline again.
 
 
Alanna has something fun for us, so lets hop on over!
http://sleeplessstamper.com/2014/02/aww-feb-3/
 
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Don't forget to also check out the Leadership Projects Blog Roll...
http://mercedesweber.blogspot.com/search/label/Leadership-2014
 
 
 
 
Stamps
133501 (wood-mount) or 133504 (clear-mount): Hip Notes

Ink
101406: Staz On Black
126949: Real Red
131179: Smoky Slate
101731: Whisper White Craft

Paper
102482: Real Red Cardstock
101650: Whisper White Cardstock
121045: Basic Black Cardstock
119683: Daffodil Delight
132995: Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper

Accessories & Tools
132968: Word Bubble Framelits
124262: White Bakers Twine
120908: Small Oval Punch
119859: Extra Large Oval Punch
118309: Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (Circle)
130919: Hexagon Punch
119857: Word Window Punch
119868: 1" Circle Punch 
105021: uni-ball Signo Gel Pen
100082: Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
Cheese Cloth

 
 
 
 

Tuesday, February 11

Artisan Wednesday Wow


Welcome to this weeks Artisan Design Team Blog Hop!

Happy Valentines Day! Is love in the air for you?
It was surely in the air when I opened this months box to find the Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack & the "Love you to the Moon" stamp set ! I knew exactly what stamp I wanted to ink up first, "When I think of you I can't stop smiling"...Adorbs!

Who wouldn't love to get a card with this precious sentiment?

Love these sweet little 3x3 notes but since you might need a mailable version I made a regular size one too-

I used my white gel pen to add some faux stitching to make the Ampersand stand out & a bit around the edges to tie it together. This card will be perfect for my sweetie this Valentines Day!

Alrighty lets hop over to visit the beautiful Alanna Wharf---
http://sleeplessstamper.com/2014/02/aww-feb-2/
 
 
 
www.paperparadise.stampinup.net
 
Don't forget to also check out the Leadership Projects Blog Roll...
http://mercedesweber.blogspot.com/search/label/Leadership-2014

Tuesday, February 4

Artisan Wednesday Wow


Welcome to our first February edition of the Artisan Design Team's Blog Hop! I hope you are enjoying the inspiration we bring to you each week! Isn't our new blog hop button adorbs?! Made by our Queen of MDS Jeanna Bohanon!

Today I decided to show 3 variations of a card starting with very basic to stepped up so lets take a look...
So obviously this is the simplest one. Color Combo- Baked Brown Sugar, Strawberry Slush & Coastal Cabana.

This one is slightly stepped up with the addition of the bakers twine & love you banner.

Then we have the really stepped one! I layered the metal buttons, added the die cut from the On Film framelits, & mounted it to Coastal Cabana.
 
And because I just can't help myself I have to share a couple pictures of my daughter from her 4th Birthday photoshoot!
 
 
The pictures from this shoot were SO cute but I am totally biased, I know!
Ok lets head over to see what Alanna is up to!
http://sleeplessstamper.com/2014/02/aww-feb-1/
 
 
 
www.paperparadise.stampinup.net
 
Don't forget to also check out the Leadership Projects Blog Roll...
http://mercedesweber.blogspot.com/search/label/Leadership-2014

Stampin Up Leadership 2014 Display Board Day 5


Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at a couple more samples I created for the display boards! Today I am sharing two cards I made with the Sale-a-Bration set "You're Lovely".

This one was really pretty in person, I especially loved the gold flowers made from the Simply Pressed Clay! I made the three flowers and gently pressed them together so they would dry as one piece. I rubbed them with the Gold Encore ink & carefully heat set them to dry the ink.


I thought this card came out really cute & would be a fun Valentine!
Alrighty well that's all I have for today but I will be back & don't forget to check out what the rest of the team has created as well...

Cathy Caines - In The Cat Cave
Connie Collins - Constantly Stamping
Erica Cerwin - Pink Buckaroos
Jane Lee - Jane Lee's Cards
Jeanna Bohanon - Stamp Time Somewhere
Cindy Schuster - Nutmeg Creations
Jennifer Timko - Stampin' on the Fly
Alanna Wharf - Sleepless Stamper
Becky Cowley- Scrap Junkie
Mercedes Weber - Paper Creations by Mercedes (You Are Here)

Saturday, February 1

You're Invited



Open House & Stamp a Stack
Fun, Food, Prizes, & Make n Take!
 
• Display projects made with new products
• Make n Take Project
• Optional 15 Card Stamp a Stack (See below for details)
• WIN FREE STAMP SETS, PUNCHES & OTHER GOODIES!


When: Saturday February 8th
12:00-4:00 (Drop In)
Where: The Clubhouse Milpitas, CA 


Class Fee: $25 for 15 cards
(5 of each style)
Must RSVP 2/2




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