Thursday, October 31, 2013

AIS Linky Party #15 - Anything Goes!


This project is made especially for An Inky Situation (Anything Goes), Love to Create (Halloween), Cute Card Thursday (sparkles), Die Cuttin' Divas (anything goes), and The Perfect Sentiment (Halloween).


Here's my project for this linky party!


Stampin' Up Cardstock:
Whisper White (bear, card base)
Basic Black (bear, matting)
Daffodil Delight (candy corn)
Tangerine Tango (candy corn)
Wild Wasabi (eyes)

Stampin' Up ink Basic Black

Cardz TV Stamps "More Spooky Sayings" (sentiment)


Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy Halloween!

:) Janis

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

You're Too Kind

Today is the first posting for my new series, CATALOG CASE (copy and share everything).

I'll be CASE-ing (copy and sharing everything) from projects shown in the Stampin' Up annual catalog, mini catalogs, and other SU publications. You'll know what page of what catalog the project idea came from and the products and techniques I used to create my own project from just looking at the photo of the catalog project inspiration.

Today's CATALOG CASE comes from the 2013-2014 Annual Stampin' Up! catalog page 71.

Shop for any of the items listed below 24/7 at my online store HERE.

For my project, I used the following items:

Stamp Set:  
Too Kind  w 130447  c 130450
Paper Pumpkin (monthly kits) Splatter Stamp - You can find out more about Paper Pumpkin HERE

Inks:
Calypso Coral 126983
Real Red 126949
Wild Wasabi 126959
Night of Navy 126970

I used some thread from one of my Christmas Gifts last year that is not SU.

You can use the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig tool to line up the 2-step stamping of the flowers precisely, or you can just wing it and stamp away. Depends on what your style is, and either way will work just fine.

Stamp-a-ma-jig  101049

For the splatter stamp, I inked up the stamp and stamped on scratch paper first then on my project to give a softer look in places.

For the flower tops, I inked up the stamps and stamped directly onto my project with each color. However, you can also stamp off the project first for a lighter shade using the same color.


I hope you enjoyed my first CATALOG CASE project! Enjoy your day. :) Janis

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

National Cat Day

My daughter, Kati, tells me it's National Cat Day and that I should make a kitty card. Sounds like fun! Okay - let's do it!

This card is made especially for KATI, Deconstructed Sketch (sketch), and Creative Craft Chs (anything goes).


Stampin' Up Stamp Set:
Storybook Friends   w 132079   c 126737

Stampin' Up Ink:
Baked Brown Sugar

Stampin' Up Cardstock:
Early Espresso

Stampin' Up Designer Series Buttons:
Brights Collection

Stampin' Up Baker's Twine:
Whisper White

Shop Stampin' Up with me Now!

Thanks for stopping by! Meow ~ Janis

Monday, October 28, 2013

Butterfly Friends

Good morning! This card is made especially for Created with Love (anything goes), and Dynamic Duos (colors Wisteria Wonder and Perfect Plum. I actually used Wisteria Wonder and Rich Razzleberry. Hope that substitution is okay since it's still in the purple family.)


Stampin' Up Cardstock:
Whisper White
Wisteria Wonder

Stampin' Up Punches:
Artisan Label Punch

Stampin' Up Inks:
Wisteria Wonder
Rich Razzleberry

Stampin' Up Stamps:
Swallowtail
Feels Good

Stampin' Up Basic Rhinestones

This card design idea came from searching Pinterest for "su feels good." Gotta love Pinterest.

Today is the LAST day to take advantage of the 
25 Stampin' Up stamp sets all on sale for 25% off!!
:) Janis


Paper Playtime Ch# 22... Googlie Eyes!

This card is created for Paper Playtime - Googlie Eyes!


Stampin' Up cardstock:
Whisper White
Crumb Cake
Chocolate Chip
Wild Wasabi
Garden Green
Tangerine Tango
Basic Black

Stampin' Up stamp set "Little Friends" for sentiment 
inked with Soft Suede SU ink


Today is the LAST day to take advantage of the 
25 Stampin' Up stamp sets all on sale for 25% off!!

:) Janis

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Happy Sunday!

Did you guys watch the South Carolina Gamecocks College Football game last night? On my gosh! What a game! We ended up winning in double overtime. Woo-Hoo!

This card was made using a past sketch from Freshly Made Sketches. This is one of my favorite sketches that I use every now and then.


Stampin' Up Cardstock:
Early Espresso
Crushed Curry
Whisper White

Stampin' Up Embossing Folder:
Woodgrain

Stampin' Up Inks:
Soft Suede
Crushed Curry

Stampin' Up Stamp Set:
Truly Grateful


Thanks for stopping by today!


Tomorrow (Oct 28, 2013) 
 is the LAST day to take advantage of 
Stampin' Up's stamp sale.
25 Stamp Sets are 25% off!
:) Janis

Saturday, October 26, 2013

2 Very Cool Background Techniques both in One Project!

Happy Saturday! I've been watching a lot of Stampin' Up videos over the past few days. Oh my goodness. The talent out there blows my mind, and the ideas and techniques people come up with. WOW!

This project incorporates 2 of the background techniques I've learned about this week. Here's the card I created using both of the described background techniques below:


Stampin' Up Cardstock:
Basic Black
Whisper White
Regal Rose (r)
Garden Green

Stampin' Up Inks:
Marina Mist
Pistachio Pudding
Pink Pirouette
Basic Black

Stampin' Up Whisper White Baker's Twine, Basic Jewels (Pearls), and Subtles Designer Series Buttons

Sentiment from one of the Stampin' Up Paper Pumpkin monthly kits


1) Background stamping with left over rubber from your stamp sets (just start snipping random pieces off and arrange on a clear block however you want. This is an old clear block I won from a hop last year. Yes, I know... it needs cleaning.


2) Background stamping using painter's tape or masking tape (tear off a strip of tape, put sticky part down on ink pad and rub your finger across heavier in some places than others, and then place on cardstock and rub your finger across again to transfer the ink to the cardstock.)


How easy and cool are those 2 background techniques? Love 'em both!

Enjoy your weekend, everyone! Don't forget to cheer on your favorite College Football team! Let's Go, Gamecocks!

Reminder! One Week Only Sale - 25% off 25 Stampin' Up Stamp Sets!! I just ordered a handful of these yesterday. Can't wait for the little brown truck to bring them by. Make your wishlist and order soon. Take advantage of this awesome deal on stamps. Sale ends Oct. 28.

CLICK HERE TO SHOP STAMPIN' UP WITH ME!

Friday, October 25, 2013

The Best Things in Life, Aren't Things

Friday! Woo-Hoo! Enjoy your weekend, and don't forget to to watch College football tomorrow. Let's Go Gamecocks!

I'd like to invite you to join my Stampin' Up monthly club that will begin in November. All club members receive FREE catalogs, and a simply project kit from me each month. This club will be a 6 month commitment of ordering $25 (before tax and shipping) a month, and YOU get to be hostess one time during those 6 months raking in all the Hostess Benefits!!! This is a great way to get cardstock, ink, stamps, punches, adhesives, ribbon, metal dies, etc. a little at a time. Plus I send you out a very simple card kit each month which may have pre-stamped images, pre-cut papers, embellishments, etc. I hope you'll come join us and have some SU fun in our monthly group!

I created a new Stampin' Up With Janis LIKE page on Facebook a couple of days ago. I'd love you to pop over LIKE & SHARE it with your friends!  CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY FB LIKE PAGE!

In case you haven't heard yet.... Stampin' Up is celebrating their 25th Birthday all year long with a variety of specials and sales through this year. Currently, they have a GREAT special going on that ends Oct. 28. There are 25 Stampin' Up Stamp Sets on sale for 25% off! Woo-Hoo! The sale prices are amazing!

Click here for a PDF list

or

shop at my Stampin' Up store to see the photos of each set.

This card was created after watching a very inspiring video on YouTube. She made it look so easy, so I had to give this a try. Just search for "Easy Stampin' Up Cards" and you are sure to find all kinds of fun techniques, tips, and tricks.


  Stampin' Up Cardstock:

Whisper White
Letter #100730
12x12 #124302

Stampin' Up Inks:

Marina Mist # 126962
Pink Pirouette # 126956
Basic Black # 126980

Stampin' Up Stamp Sets:

Feels Good (sentiment)
Wood # 131916
Clear #  129684

Serene Silhouettes
Wood #  132073
Clear #  127324

  Stampin' Up Rhinestone Basic Jewels #119246

Stampin' Up Sponges # 101610
(The SU sponges come 3 in a pack and they are probably a lot larger than you will be expecting. I cut my sponges in half and then cut each half in half again getting 4 sponges out of each one.)

Stampin' Up Dimensionals # 104430
Stampin' Up Glue Dots # 103683

I love how it turned out!

Thanks for stopping by today!
:) Janis

Thursday, October 24, 2013

AIS Linky Party # 14: SKETCH

This project is made especially for An Inky Situation (sketch), Card Crafter's Circle (in the pumpkin patch), Totally Papercrafts (too cute to spook), Die Cuttin Divas (Halloween), Pinspirational (photo), and Sisterhood of Crafting (Fall or Halloween).




Stampin' Up Cardstock:

Early Espresso
Whisper White



Thanks for stopping by today! :) Janis

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Thinking of You

Happy HUMP DAY!!

I created a new Stampin' Up With Janis LIKE page on Facebook today. I'd love you to pop over LIKE & SHARE it with your friends!  CLICK HERE TO VISIT MY FB LIKE PAGE!

I am so excited! I recently got in a couple of new Stampin' Up stamp sets. Don't you just love it when the Little Brown Truck pulls up with Stampin' Up goodness?  Here's a card I made using 3 of my Stampin' Up stamp sets, some fun colors, and even a really OLD color I bought in the 90's that's still working!

In case you haven't heard yet.... Stampin' Up is celebrating their 25th Birthday all year long with a variety of specials and sales through this year. Currently, they have a GREAT special going on that ends Oct. 28. There are 25 Stampin' Up Stamp Sets on sale for 25% off! Woo-Hoo! The sale prices are amazing!

Click here for a PDF list

or

shop at my Stampin' Up store to see the photos of each set.

This card is made especially for Freshly Made Sketches (sketch) and Color Throwdown (colors).


  

Stampin' Up Cardstock:

Whisper White
Letter #100730
12x12 #124302

Night of Navy
Letter #100867
12x12 #124282

Stampin' Up Inks:

Crisp Cantaloupe #131176
Night of Navy #126970
Pistachio Pudding #131177

Stampin' Up Stamp Sets:

Walk In The Wild (sentiment)
Wood # 130354
Clear # 130357

Flowering Flourishes
Wood # 131998
Clear # 126367

Truly Grateful
Wood # 131730
Clear # 131733

Stampin' Up Rhinestone Basic Jewels #119246

Stampin' Up Beautiful Wings Embosslits #118138

This is one of those cards that just slid together so easily. I love how it turned out!

Thanks for stopping by today!
:) Janis

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

SU Cut & Ready Card Bases!


NEW! CUT & READY CARD BASES
The holidays are approaching at lightning speed . . . relax, Stampin' Up is  here to give you a hand.

Through December 31, SU is offering a new trial product-our Cut & Ready Card Bases. These pre-scored, pre-cut card bases will make it easy for you to create a stack of cards in no time-or even just a card or two. Think of it . . . holiday cards, thank you cards, party invitations, and more in a snap! (We can hear you breathe a sigh of relief.)

The Perfect Holiday Solution for You 

Here's why these card bases will help you relax and enjoy the season:

You'll save work and time not having to cut and score cards-even if you're simply making a card or two.
You'll be able to make multiples in no time.
A new way to enjoy cardmaking. (No trimmer required!)

So Many Color Choices!

SU's Card Bases are available in a variety of colors for any occasion or creative whim. SU has chosen these colors to coordinate with the holiday catalog Designer Series Papers-to make it even easier to get those holiday cards done.

The Details

Each Card Base package contains:

20 pre-scored, pre-cut cards in one color 
Each card measures 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"-scored at 4-1/4". Finished card size is 4-1/4" x 5-1/2". (Card Bases are packaged flat.)
Description Item Number Price
Whisper White Cut & Ready Card Bases   135804 $4.95
Very Vanilla Cut & Ready Card Bases   135805 $4.95
Crumb Cake Cut & Ready Card Bases   135806 $4.95
Smoky Slate Cut & Ready Card Bases 135807 $4.95
Cherry Cobbler Cut & Ready Card Bases 135808 $4.95
Old Olive Cut & Ready Card Bases 135809 $4.95
Pool Party Cut & Ready Card Bases 135810 $4.95

Coordinating Product
You will definitely want to add a package of envelopes to your Card Bases order. Try any of these:

Clear Medium Envelopes (item 102619)
Crumb Cake Medium Envelopes (item 107297)
Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (item 107300)
Whisper White Medium Envelopes (item 107301)

:) Janis

Congrats & Welcome to My Stampin' Up Team!

Stampin' Up has extend the JOIN MY TEAM $25 special through tonight.
You can join my team with this link by Tues, Oct 22, 11:50 pm MDT.

I want to 

THANK

CONGRATULATE

and

WELCOME

all the ladies who joined my Stampin' Up team during the $25 special.

If you did not sign up during the $25, don't worry.
I'd love you to join my Stampin' Up team at any time!


I am so very excited for each of these women!
I have found that Stampin' Up is such a generous, loving, supportive company.
I'm loving being a Stampin' Up demo!


Stampin' Up cardstock:
Tangerine Tango
Bermuda Bay
Whisper White

Stampin' Up Designer Series papers:
Birthday Basics
Gingham Garden
Brights Collection

Stampin' Up Designer Series Buttons:
Brights Collection
Subtles Collection

Stampin Up Whisper White Baker's Twine

Stampin' Up ink - Tempting Turquoise

Stampin' Up Stamp Set:
"FEELS GOOD"
Wood mount #131916
Clear mount #129684
Use Hostess Code
ZJGKXPT4

to be entered to win ....

Edgelit of your choice
from the current catalog
 Thanks so much for stopping by today!
:) Janis

Monday, October 21, 2013

Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party - Halloween!

Today is my design team post for Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party hosted by Tara of Craftin Desert Divas! Every other Monday will mark the beginning of a new semi-weekly linky party and you could win fabulous prizes!! Today starts the 2nd week of the current linky party with even more inspiration from this creative design team I'm thankful to be a part of!

This linky party theme is HALLOWEEN. 


Here is what I created for this linky party....




Stampin' Up Cardstock:
Whisper White (card base)
Basic Black (matting)
Elegant Eggplant (image matting)

Stampin' Up Elegant Eggplant ink (image and sentiment)

"Bootiful Occasions" Stampin' Up stamp set


The sponsors are:  


$20

$25
 Visit Craftin Desert Divas for all the rules and to play along.

Hope you will Craft It Up & Link It Up!!!

Thanks for stopping by today. :) Janis

P.S.

Today is the LAST day to take advantage of the $25 JOIN MY STAMPIN' UP team (instead of the normal $99). 

Want more information? Interested in joining my Stampin' Up team? Here are 2 links for you to check out....

1) Join my Stampin' Up team with this link on my SU website....


2) Get more information about being a SU demo like me at this link from my blog post....


I'd love to have you on my team!

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Thanks...

It's Saturday! Woo-Hoo! South Carolina Gamecocks play at noon today.
Go Cocks!!

STAMP CLUB:
Click HERE for details.
I'm looking for 6 crafters to join my monthly Stamp Club. Interested? Just leave me a comment with your email address, and I'll send you all the details.

JOIN MY STAMPIN' UP TEAM:
Click HERE for details.
Click HERE to join my SU team!
There are just 3 more days to join my Stampin' Up team for the special $25 rate instead of the normal $99. Interested? Click above for more details, and leave me a comment with your email so you can ask me any questions you may have. $25 special ends Oct. 21.

GIVE-AWAY:
Click HERE for details.
Click HERE to shop.
I'm having another Give-Away!  Just use Hostess Code  ZJGKXPT4 when shopping at my store and you will automatically be entered to win your choice of  Edgelits metal dies from our annual catalog. Click above for more info and to see the Edgelits you get to choose from if you win!

PUNCHES ON SALE:
Click HERE for photos and Item Numbers.
Click HERE to shop.
Stampin' Up has 5 of their popular punches currently on sale for $11.96 each! Click above to see the punches and item numbers.

This idea for this card today came from searching Pinterest. Isn't that just the most wonderful site? I'm entering this card into the Allsorts Ch (ribbons and bows.)


Stampin' Up Cardstock:
Crumb Cake 
base 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
matting 2 1/2" x 3" and bottom edge torn
Very Vanilla 
5 1/4" x 4" image border for background
5" x 3 3/4" for stamping background image
2 1/4" x 2 1/4" for punched image matting
scrap piece for stamping sentiment before punching out

Stampin' Up Stamp Sets:
Truly Grateful (for creating stamped background)
Tags 4 Your (stamped and punched out sentiment)

Stampin' Up Inks:
Baked Brown Sugar 
Soft Suede
Pumpkin Pie
So Safffron

Stampin' Up Label Bracket Punch

Thanks for stopping by today!
Shop Stampin' Up with me 
to be entered into my current give-away!
Smiles :) Janis

Friday, October 18, 2013

Square card using SU Truly Grateful #131730

Good morning,  and happy Friday to you!

Today's card idea is from a YouTube video I watched this morning by Stamping With Jodi.

I love this new "Truly Grateful" stamp set I got in this week. Don't you just enjoy the little brown truck pulling up to your door knowing there is Stampin' Up goodness waiting to be opened and played with?

Truly Grateful
Wood mount #131730
This card is made especially for Stuck on U Sketches (anything Fall themed).


Stampin' Up cardstock:
Wild Wasabi (photo background)
Crushed Curry (postcard base 4 1/4" x 4 1/4")
Chocolate Chip (image matting 2 1/2" x 3 1/2")
Very Vanilla (for stamping image 2 1/4" x 2 1/4")

Stampin' Up "Truly Grateful" stamp set

Stampin' Up Inks:
Soft Suede
Crushed Curry
Pumpkin Pie

Stampin' Up Blender Pen for coloring

Enjoy the rest of your day!
:) Janis

Thursday, October 17, 2013

AIS Linky Party # 13: ZOMBIES!

This project is made especially for An Inky Situation Linky Party #13: ZOMBIES!


 

Sketch from Mojo Monday - March 2010

Stampin' Up Cardstock:
Lucky Limeade
Basic Black
Whisper White
Elegant Eggplant
Smoky Slate
Midnight Muse
Crumb Cake

Halloween and pattern papers from scraps


Sentiment Stamps from Pink Hippo "Zombies"


Thanks for stopping by today. :) Janis

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Thankful for...

Before I show you my simple Stampin' Up card, please scroll down or CLICK HERE to read how you can join my Stampin' Up team for only $25 instead of the normal $99!!

This card is made especially for Sketch Saturday (sketch) and Perfect Sentiments (clean and simple thank you cards). 




Stampin' Up Cardstock:
Whisper White (card base)
Marina Mist (matting)
Pistachio Pudding (matting)

Stampin' Up Stamp Sets:
Lovely As A Tree
Truly Grateful

Stampin' Up Inks:
Basic Black
Marina Mist
Pistachio Pudding

Stampin' Up Designer Series Buttons:
Subtles Collection

Adhesives:
SNAIL
Glue Dots

Stampin' Up sponges and inks used for background shading

Lovely As A Tree


Truly Grateful
Book an online party to earn free and 1/2 price products!
(Great way to get some early shopping done.)

Thanks so much for clucking by today!

Don't forget.... you can join my Stampin' Up team now through Oct 21 for only $25
(instead of the normal $99)
 and receive a minimum of 20% discount on everything you purchase! 

Are you ready for a
Stampin' up Give-Away
through 
MY STORE ONLY?!

Order with me 
(USA Only)
by NOON EST
Wednesday, Oct 30
and use this hostess code

ZJGKXPT4

to be entered to win ....

Edgelit of your choice
from the current catalog


HURRY!
Shop with me HERE

When all orders combined using the above Hostess Code 
equals a minimum of $150 (before tax and shipping)
a name will be drawn to win the current prize.
Remember, you must use the provided Hostess Code to be included in the drawing.

Enter the code BEFORE clicking checkout.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
 :) Janis