Regarding Dahlais

June 30, 2013

I can not believe it is the last day of June!  2013 is flying by!  I am sorry that I haven't blogged in over two weeks.  I have been very busy entertaining friends and family.  My best friend from college came and stayed a week.  We shopped and shopped and then went to the pool and rode the boat on beautiful Lake Oconee.  We had a fabulous time catching up and sharing special memories.  Then my oldest GRAND Daughter, Miss Addison (age 4) spent a week with me.  She attended tennis camp and we had such a GRAND time.  Shopping, movies, reading books and playing games.  I cherished every moment we had together.  My two bonus daughters also came a few days and brought Miss Madilyn Grace ( age 20 months) and Miss Victoria Jade ( almost 1).  That is what summer is all about!

Now, that my house is very quiet again,  I had a few minutes to get into my craft room.  I am leaving for the Stampin' Up! Convention in about two weeks.  I am sooooo excited to be attending the 25th Year Celebration of Stampin' Up!
I have been working on my swap cards and will post them next time.  Today, I made a happy card with my FAVORITE new stamp set and new colors.

Melon Mambo Cardstock (115320)

Whisper White Cardstock (100730)

Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper ( 129310)

Costal Coastal Cabana Cardstock (130024)

Regarding Dahlias Stamp Set (130327 wood)  (130327 clear)

Coastal Cabana Ink Pad (131175)

Big Shot  Cutting Machine (113439) 

Stripes Embossing Folder (123128)

Labels Collection Framelits (125598)

Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Set (132022 wood)  (126257 clear)

Itty Bitty Banners Framelits (129267) 

Stampin' Trimmer (126889)

Candy Dots (130931 Brights)

 

Just add a Whisper White insert and stamp two Dahlias inside to finish the card.  You can then write a note to someone that you are thinking about.  Everyone loves to get mail and know someone cares about them.

Please visit my website at:

www.clairecreatescards.stampinup.net

CASE inspiration--Ingrid Blackburn-The Creative Grove   THANKS!

Happy Stamping!

Claire

Mixed Bunch

June 11, 2013


Crazy weather in Georgia!  Lots of rain, so finding some extra time to play in my craft room!  I needed to make lots of thank you cards for my birthday gifts.  
Here's one to share today.
 

This card was a lot of fun to make.  I tried it in two different colors schemes
Of course, I am partial to the Tempting Turquoise and Real Red one.

Stampin' Up! Products:

Top Card
Primrose Petals Cardstock
Strawberry Slush Cardstock
Old Olive Cardstock
Whisper White Cardstock
Mixed Bunch Stamp Set
Primrose Petals Stamp Pad
Strawberry Slush Stamp Pad
Blossom Paper Punch
Blossom Pedals Builder Paper Punch (Retired)
1 inch Circle Paper Punch
1 1/4 Inch Circle Paper Punch
Big Shot Die- Cutting Machine
Square Lattice Embossing Folder
Itty Bitty Banners Framelits and Stamp Set
Stampin Up Paper Trimmer
Snail Adhesive
Pearls 

Bottom Card

Tempting Turquoise Cardstock
Real Red Cardstock
Whisper White Cardstock
Tempting Turquoise Stamp Pad
Real Red Stamp Pad
The rest of the items are the same as the list above.

Visit my website at: www.clairecreatescards.stampinup.net

CASED from Vicki Burdick --It's A Stamp Thing.   Thank you!  

Happy Stamping!
Claire

Mixed Bunch Stamp Set

June 9, 3013

It has been a week full of love and happiness.  I celebrated my birthday this week and I am very thankful for my health and happiness.  My girlfriends at the lake gave a wonderful luncheon in my honor.  I was overwhelmed with their love and kindness.  My dear friend from Atlanta came and stayed two nights with me.  We just needed some "girlfriend" time so, we talked and created cards for two days.  Although we cased (copied and share everything) we put a little twist on their ideas and had a blast.  We also used some of the papers that I stored in my scrap booking stash, so I don't have information on all of the items used. 
This card makes me smile.  Although the picture does not show the vibrant colors, it screams summer!

Stampin' Up! Products:

Daffodil Delight Cardstock (119683)

Whisper White Cardstock (110730

Old Olive Cardstock (115320)

Tempting Turquoise Stamp Pad (126952)

Real Red Stamp Pad (126949)

Early Espresso Stamp Pad (126974)

Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439)

Honeycomb Embossing Folder (129378)

Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976)

Modern Label Paper Punch (119849)

Word Window Paper Punch (119857)

Blossoms Pedal Builder Paper Punch (retired)

Snail Adhesive (104332)

Stampin' Trimmer (126889)

 

Cased from  Doc for Help -Splitcoast - Thank you for your inspiration!

A few other cards we made:

 

 CASED from ARTfelt Impressions   Debra Currier  Thank you!

 

 CASED from Kathy and Kids   Thank, Kathy!

Hope you have had a wonderful weekend!

If I can help you in any way with making cards, please contact me!

Visit my website at:

www.clairecreatescards.stampinup.net

Happy Stamping!

Claire

Topsy-Turvy Birthday Celebration

June 3, 2013 

I made this card for a very special friend.  I hope she enjoyed receiving it for her birthday.  

                                                               

I love this stamp set!  It made a fun whimsical card!  I love the bright colors and the layers of paper!

Stampin' Up! Products:
Rich Razzleberry Cardstock (115316)
Summer Starfruit Cardstock (126839)
Coastal Cabana (NEW color cardstock  (131297)   
Patio Party Designer Series Paper (DSP) (126916)
Topsy-Turvy Celebration Stamp Set  (125822 Clear)
Rich Razzleberry Ink Pad (126950)
Summer Starfruit Ink Pad (126991)
Coastal Cabano Ink Pad (131175)
Stampin' Paper Trimmer (126889)

                                                              

Same paper products as front of card.
Word Play Stamp Set (120651 Clear)  (120308 Wood)
Rich Razzleberry Ink (126950)
Big Shot Machine (113439)
Circle Framelits

This card was CASED from www.ritascreations.blogspot.com  Thank you for the wonderful inspiration!

Visit www.clairecreatescards.stampinup.net to shop the new catalog.
Contact me if I can help you in any way!

Happy Stamping!
Claire

Graduation

June 2, 2013

I have been in my craft room quite a bit the last few days, so I thought I would share another card today.
I received Graduation announcements from three more relatives this past week.  I decided to make them all alike, but use the various school colors.


                       
                                                  

                            

Stampin' Up! Products used:

Real Red Cardstock (102482)
Basic Black Cardstock (121045)
Whisper White Cardstock (100730)
Chevron Embossing Folder (127749)
Big Shot Machine (113439)
Cricut Machine for Numbers
Framelits
Word Play Stamp Set (120651) Clear
Stampin' Trimmer (126889)
Basic Black Ink Pad (126980)




This card was made with the exact same items except instead of Real Red Cardstock I used Pacific Point Cardstock.  (111350) 

Hope you enjoyed these Graduation Cards!
Have a great Sunday!
Claire