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Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Jolly Old Saint Nick for SCCOLOR37

It's Wednesday and that means color challenge day over on Stampin' Connection.

Here is the card that I created using the colors Real Red, Marina Mist, Old Olive and Whisper White.

Stamp Set: Jolly Old Saint Nick
Paper: Marina Mist, Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White, Candy Cane Christmas DSP
Ink: Basic Black; Markers Real Red, Blush Blossom
Access: Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Die, Sticky Strip, Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals, Rhinestones, Two Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope to see you back here soon for more creative ideas.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

weSTAMP October Gathering

Each month I look forward to meeting with this awesome group of creative ladies. At our weSTAMP meetings we always have delicious snacks, great conversation and stamping. For Ocotber, the swap theme was anything with a Christmas/Winter theme.

We started the evening off with our Make & Take project that was provided by Linda Rodenberg. She had everything ready for us to make this adorable little Santa's Hat.

Then comes the Door Prize drawing.....if you win then you make the prize for the following month. Guess what??? I WON!!!! and look what Eileen made...isn't it gorgeous.

Swapping is always a favorite highlight of the evening.....Here is the 3D Candy Bar Favor I made to swap.......

Stamps: A Cute Christmas, Tiny Tags
Paper: Real Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Candy Cane Christmas DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Bashful Blue; Markers: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Gray
Access: Big Shot, Scallop Square Clear Die, Circle Punches, Jewelry Tag Punch, 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (cut in half), Aqua Painter, mini safety pin, Dimensionals, Crop-A-Dile.

To see everyone's swaps from the October weSTAMP meeting, Lorri has them on her blog HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by and check back to see more creative ideas.
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Birthday RAK from Linda

The birthDAY turns into birthday week......we are still celebrating. My good friend Linda took me out to BJ's for lunch Tuesday and look at what she brought.....not one, but two decorated gift bags with goodies inside and a beautiful matching card. So beautiful, creative, and a perfect gift! She had a nice bottle of wine in the tall bag and this adorable wine glass in the other bag. Thanks Linda!

close up of tall bag details

close up of other bag details

Card from Linda - love these colors!!


Thanks Linda for a wonderful day of lunch and shopping!!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Birthday RAK from Lorri

My good friend and downline, Lorri, stopped by my house on my birthday and look what she brought.......this adorable Owl mug, Owl themed linen towel, and a matching card all for me!!!


Card from Lorri!


Thanks so much Lorri for thinking of me on my birthday!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Birthday RAK from Diane

Look at this gorgeous, and most thoughtful gift from my good friend, Diane. She took me out for lunch for my birthday and brought along this surprise for me. WOW!!! Inside the tote was a beautiful hair clip and fall votive holders.


Card to go with it!

Thanks Diane for lunch and this beautiful handmade gift.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Wednesday Color Challenge Card

Today is Color Challenge Wednesday over on Stampin' Connection. I host this each week and so this week I am using colors that are in the Autumn Spice DSP.
Day of Gratitude Easel Card, Closed

Day of Gratitude Easel Card, Open

Stamps: Day of Gratitude
Paper: Autumn Spice DSP, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Very Vanilla
Ink: Old Olive, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Early Espresso
Access: Vintage Brads, Square Punches, Decorative Label Punch, 5/8" Early Espresso Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Another Day of Gratitude Card

Stamps: Day of Gratitude
Paper: Autumn Spice DSP, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Very Vanilla
Ink: Old Olive, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Early Espresso
Access: Vintage Brads, 1-3/8" Square Punch, Decorative Label Punch, 5/8" Early Espresso Grosgrain Ribbon, Linen Thread, Dimensionals

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you will check back for more creative ideas.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!!
~~Barbara

Portland Regionals Make & Take Projects

I wanted to share with you today the Make & Take projects that I made while attending the Portland, Oregon Regionals Event. I actually finished them while I was there, unlike other times when I bring them home and finish them. This time, I did add a few things to mine that SU! didn't have on the original samples.

Cards

Thank You Sleeve

Gratitude Scrapbook Page

Stamps: Day of Gratitude
Paper: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso
Ink: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Crumb Cake; Markers: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Old Olive
Access: Pearl Basic Jewels, Decorative Label, 3/4" Circle Punches, Dimensionals, Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, Paper Snips, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mini Library Clip, Paper Piercing Tool and Mat Kit

Check back tomorrow for more creative ideas.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara

Portland Regionals Swap Cards

I had the opportunity to attend the Stampin' Up! Regionals event in Portland, Oregon on October 22nd. What would a Stampin' Up! event be without swaps? Today I want to share with you the swaps I made to take with me.

Ghosts in the Pumpkin Patch

Stamps: Autumn Harvest, Wicked Cool
Paper: Concord Crush, Old Olive, Peach Parfait, So Saffron, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Old Olive
Access: Punches: Bird, Owl, Bitty Bat, Large Oval, 1-1/4" Circle; Concord Crush Ribbon, Dimensionals, White Gel Pen, Peach Parfait Marker

Die Cut Leaves

Stamps: Grateful Greetings
Paper: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, More Mustard, Crumb Cake, Autumn Spice DSP, Very Vanilla
Ink: Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake
Access: Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches, Scallop Border Punch, Big Shot, Leaves #2 Die, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Stylus, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals, Gold Brads

Happy Birthday

Stamps: Fast & Fabulous, Curly Cute
Paper: Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz, so Saffron, Pacific Point, Whisper White
Ink: Pacific Point, Marina Mist, So Saffron
Access: Marina Mist 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch, Rhinestones, Dimensionals

Snowman Season's Greetings

Stamps: A Cute Christmas, Curly Cute
Paper: Real Red, Garden Green, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Candy Cane Christmas DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Real Red; Markers: Baja Breeze, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede, Basic Gray
Access: White Narrow Grosgrain Ribbon, 1-3/4", 2-1/2" Circle Punches, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Dimensionals

Fall Candy Favors

Paper: Early Espresso, Autumn Spice DSP, More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Old Olive
Access: Big Shot, Scallop Square Clear Die, Daisies Die, Circle Punch, Leaves #2 Die, Crop-A-Dile, Early Espresso Striped Ribbon (cut in half), Twix Candy Bars

Morning Cup Tea Bag Holder

Inside of Tea Bag Holder

Stamps: Morning Cup
Paper: Basic Black, Real Red, So Saffron, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Real Red; Markers: So Saffron, Real Red, Pear Pizzazz
Access: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, 1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, Tea Bag
Good news if you are going to Leadership, I have some left and will be making more of these to swap at Leadership in January.

Snowman Candy Holder

Stamps: Jolly Old Saint Nick
Paper: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Bashful Blue Designer Prints Paper
Ink: Basic Black; Markers: Real Red, Basic Gray
Access: Big Shot, Scallop Square (cut to make a rectangle), Snowflake and 1-3/8" Circle Punches, White Taffeta Ribbon, Peppermint Patties

I hope you enjoyed visiting here today, please check back tomorrow and I will show you the Make & Takes we made at the regionals.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~~Barbara