My Favorite Friday

Welcome! The new Stampin' Up! 2012-13 Idea Book & Catalog is live and the Sisters in Stamping are celebrating with a Fabulous Friday post. Here is my card for this week-- 

I used a new set I received FREE at Leadership in January called Everything Eleanor. It's a little bit eclectic and reminds me of the retired set Baroque Motifs. I copied the layout from a dear friend and Downline of mine Jen Sannes, here is a link to her card--which is beautiful, that's why I CASED it! I'm loving the new catalog, if you'd like a copy for your own e-mail me today.

Thank-you for taking a gander at my blog today.

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

A Power Tie for Dad

Hello- I've been sitting the last couple of week out from the Sisters in Stamping, but I'm back this week with a super fun Father's Day card for your viewing pleasure--

The card base is 11x 4 1/4 (the card stock is cut the long way) and then scored at 5", 5 1/2" and 6". Cut in one inch on both sides of the 5" and 6" score mark (this makes the collar of your shirt). I used the mini silver brads on the collar and a pearl for the tie tack, some Poppy Parade  Designer Series Paper to make Dad a tie and a pocket scarf. The pocket was punched with the small tag punch (which is retiring in a couple of weeks) and attached with dimensionals. One of my downline (Dawn?) traded this fun folded card a couple of years ago... I have wanted to try my hand at it for quite some time now.

Thank-you for stopping by today, I will be back next week with another fun post!

Happy Stamping!
Karla c(:

Fabric for Fabulous Friday

Welcome! The Sisters  (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) have all made projects with fabric this week. Here is my card and gift--

I used the fabric from the Holiday Mini catalog called Spice Cake (pg.18, #124066...it has coordinating Designer Series Paper called Spice cake too) and a new set in the catalog called Occasions Alphabet (pg. 171, #117090). Each letter has a small saying that goes with it, it is very sweet. I colored the stamp with Soft Suede and More Mustard markers, using the colors that are in the fabric. That's it as far as stamping, it was very simple.

Thank-you for stopping by, and remember we are still looking for comments on the Sisters in Stamping blog. If you go by make sure you leave a comment so you can get your name into the drawing for the FREE blog candy.

Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

PS. Ooops! I forgot to mention this layout and card was inspired by a card from one of my SO talented SU! Downline Karen Clark, she used the fabric Deck the Halls to make a Christmas card--very pretty!

Back to School Friday

This Back to School post for Sisters in Stamping Fabulous Friday today (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com) is very appropriate for South Dakota. My son went back to school yesterday (WHOOPEE!!). Here is my project for today--

We did this project at a Birthday Party on Tuesday (Happy 8th Birthday Hannah!) Original idea came from my good friend and downline Jen Sannes (http://www.SimpleandSincere.com). Here is a picture of the "Little Man" sitting pretty much where he sat most of the Summer-- in front of the computer!  

 Thankfully, he did get to the pool down the street some so he has a nice tan for his school picture today.

    Make sure you come back next week, we will be giving you a little Sneak Peek of the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog-- it is a sweet catalog!

Happy Stamping!
Karla c(:

Good-bye Friday

We are still lamenting over our favorite retiring stamp sets at the Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/). Here is my card for this week--

I used the retiring Eastern Blooms to make this kimono fold. It was one of our Make & Takes at the last Heartisan Downline Meeting. We made these cards to donate to a fund raiser for the victims of the tsunami in Japan.

Next week we will be making cards with brand spankin' new stamp sets! Lots of fun...the new catalog will be released July 1, always love this time of year!

Happy stamping,

Karla c(:

PS. E-mail me if you are interested in joining my Group. We have a lot of fun!

Happy Easter!

We had planned to take this week off over at the Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/).... but then we started thinking "wait a minute, this is the last week to purchase products from the Occasions Mini Catalog!" We had to post something...so, here you go a surprise post from all of the Sisters. Here is my card--



This is a card for all of my Downline who helped with our Quarterly Meeting April 9th. I was inspired by this super cute card by Sharon Burkert (http://www.sharonburkert.com/as_the_ink_dries/2011/03/sew-suite-polka-dot-thread.html). I used the jumbo wheel In Stitches across the top, I like the way the swirly stitch runs across the top of the panel with the bobbins. This technique is called paper piecing and it is fun, but can be a little tedious with all of the cutting.


Thanks for stopping by today, have a relaxing week-end celebrating Easter!



Happy Stamping, Karla c(:

Easter Cards for Fabulous Friday

Over at the Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) we are highlighting Easter cards. Here is the card--

This was a trade at the Downline Meeting last wee-end. Katie (http://StampLadyKatie.blogspot.com) said she copied it from Jackie Topa (http://jackietopa.typepad.com). It is very clever...most of the pieces are done with the Blossom Petals Punch (Item #121808, pg.12) from the Occasions Mini Catalog. It has been amazing what people have come up with using this punch--besides flowers.

I have been MIA the last couple of weeks! I wish I could say we are done with our bathroom remodeling. Although we are very close. I will post pictures when things get done (and cleaned--because things are very dusty here).

Need to get going, have a great Easter! The Lord has Risen!

Karla c(:

Our Favorite Friday

Happy Friday to all of you and welcome to this week's post of the Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/) Fabulous Friday! This week we are putting our talented hands to work on some cards and projects using our favorite stamp sets from the newly released Occasions Mini Catalog. Here is my offering for this week--

My super talented Downline Suzanne Askey made this card for the last Meeting I attended in early January. I asked (begged) her to let me use it for this post....it was way too cute, and she won the card contest! She used stamp set Eat Chocolate (pg.30,2011 Occasions Mini Catalog) and the new glitter paper. LOVE IT, thanks Suzanne!!



See you next week,



Karla c(:

Quick Christmas Cards

We are all coming up with quick and easy Christmas cards this week over at Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/). Here is my card for this week--

I just love this cute little set called Merry Crittermas, it's on page 39 of the Holiday Mini Catalog. The original layout and colors came from one of my awesome Stampin' Up! Downline Suzanne Askey.

Make sure you check us out next week...we are all coming up with some last minute Christmas gifts.

Until then, Karla c(:

Christmas Ornaments for Fabulous Friday

The Sisters in Stamping (http://sistersinstampin.blogspot.com/) are making Christmas Ornaments this week. There really is nothing like a handmade Christmas Ornament to sparkle up a Loved ones Christmas Tree!

I participated in a Small Gift Stamp Camp last week-end when I was back in Madison with Jen Sannes (http://simpleandsincere.blogspot.com/), this was one of her projects. Jen used the 5 flower punch and the new Antique Brads to make the poinsettia on the front. Here it is open:

--my surprise! The original idea came from one of my SU! Downline Terry Schultz. I'll be posting other projects in the next couple of weeks....so stay tuned!

Thank-you for making a stop today, have a great week-end!

Karla c(:

Wheels for Fabulous Friday

A real quick post today for Fabulous Friday.....wheels are our focus this week at the Sisters (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/). Here is my project--

I used the Jumbo Wheel from the new Holiday Mini called Jolly Jingles to make my own designer paper. My Stampin' Up! Downline Group had a Shoebox Trade using sets from the Holiday Mini and this was one of my cards.

Next week we have a "sweet" surprise for you! Make sure you come back!

Karla c(:

French Fabulous Friday

On Saturday the 11th I have a Stampin' Meeting in Janesville, WI. We get together every Quarter and have a great day of stamping, business tips and trading. It is SO MUCH fun! This is my trade for Saturday--

Our trade challenge for Saturday is to take a card and change it. This French Foliage from the Holiday Mini Catalog is (one of) my favorite(s). The Sisters in Stamping blog post for today is to post our favorite stamp set from the Mini, make sure you go over and check the other girls posts (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/).

Thank-you for stopping by today! Karla c(:

PS. If you are interested in joining my group e-mail me!

Back to School Friday

I'm still swamped with tons of moving stuff this week so I've asked Jen Sannes a good friend and awesome Downline for assistance with this week's Sisters in Stamping Fabulous Friday post (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/). Here is Jen's card--

So, you really need to go to Jen's blog (http://SimpleandSincere.com/2010/09/off-to-school-or-maybe-not.html) cause she did the cutest thing with that little apple the girl is holding in the image.

Thank-you for stopping by, Karla c(:

Fabulous Folder Friday

Hello and thanks for dropping by today for our weekly Sisters in Stamping Friday post (http://sistersinstamping.blogspot.com/). We are focusing on the folders for the BigShot this week, here is the project I'm posting--

This card was a trade from Karen Clark, a fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator--and one of my Downline. When I contacted Karen about using this card for today's post (because it is so beautiful!) she said it was a CASE, and she couldn't remember where it came from.....so, if this is your card leave a comment and I will give you credit for this awesome creation.

Hope you can make it back next week, Karla c(:

Favorite Friday

This week the Sisters are focusing on their favorite stamp sets from the Brand NEW 2010-11 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog. Here is the card I posted on the Sisters in Stamping blog (http://SistersinStamping.blogspot.com)--



I have to confess!! This is not my card....it belongs to one of my AWESOME Downline Suzanne Askey. I called her is a state asking if I could use it and she graciously allowed me to share it with you (thank-you so much Suzanne!)

SU! Supplies used--


Thank-you for stopping by! Karla c(:

PS. BTW...my favorite stamp set is Morning Cup, it is just the cutest. I'm sure you will be seeing a card (or three) made with it in the next couple of months!!