So Simple Challenge

Hi All! You are tuning in for my 2nd day of pre-posting and today I'm showing you the card I did for this weeks challenge on the Late Night Stampers Yahoo Group. It is called (not) So Simple. Basically it is to create a no layer card. I think the (not) part is because so many people have problems with not layering things but honestly...I love it. It is a refreshing departure from making the more fussy cards.

That said...I did struggle with this challenge as I was trying a different layout than this, my normal no layer layout. My first try (okay first three tries) didn't turn out the way I would have liked but I'm not giving up on them as I think it would look really nice if I could figure it out. Anyways, I used the reverse masking technique for this card. I just cut a piece of paper 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and then cut an oval out of the middle. I then layer this onto the cardstock that I'll be using and stamp, sponge, and create 'til my hearts content. For this card I used Shimmery White cardstock and the stamp set Cheep Talk. My colors are Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, and Ballet Blue. I then added some score lines for structure and tahdah! I must say that I really like this one!

Alright ladies...don't forget about my birthday celebration. You can read about that HERE. See you in a couple of days!

Today is your birthday...

Oh, wait...no it isn't...it is MY birthday! My 40th birthday! First I'm going to show you my Blogger's Challenge card for today and then I'm going to give you guys the gift for my birthday...yay!

So, this weeks Blogger's Challenge is a sketch...love that! I forgot to download the sketch but if you click on the Blogger's Challenge button to the right I bet you one of the other girls has it. I used all new Stampin' Up! products for this card. SO fun! I think I'll put the deets at the bottom of the post so if you want to know what I used that is the place to see it! Isn't it just a fun card! I love the snowflakes and that sentiment is SO cute!

Okay, now...for my birthday. First look what Dani made and sent me! How would she know that I would love that plaque? I can't wait to have my own stamp room so I can put this (and a couple of other wonderful things that my friends have made for me) up on the wall!

Now...how about you guys get the gift for my birthday?! Here is how it is going to work. For each $40 you order from my Stampin' Up! website HERE anytime between today and October 15th at midnight you will earn a ticket for a chance to win $40 in SU! merchandise of your choice!* Now, if anything in your order is pink in color you will get a second chance to win the free SU! merchandise AND 10% of my commission from that part of your order goes to Susan G Komen foundation as well! Everyone wins all the way around. Another thing you need to remember about me is that I'm sometimes unpredictable so you may want to comment on my blog while I'm gone...you never know what will happen!

So...what are you waiting for? Go order those SU! products that you've been wanting...you may just be the person that wins $40 in products of your choice!

Just a note...posting will be sporadic over the next week as Todd and I enjoy some time together for my birthday.

Have a SUPER day everyone...I know I will!

*(I will need 5 people to order from my website for this to work)
Card deets:
Stamps: Sweet Season
Ink: Real Red. VersaMark,
Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Whisper White (but should have used Shimmery White), Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper, Snowfall Printed Window Sheets
Accessories: Winter White embossing powder, Sleigh Bells Ribbon, Bold Brights Brads, Clip Assortment

3 Clovers Designs Challenge

Morning all! Just a fun little post for you today. Today is 3 Clovers Design Challenge day and today we were supposed to make a fall/Halloween treat holder.

Well, it ended up that I had a couple of my friends over yesterday afternoon after an early release of school so I promptly put them to work making 12 of these cute treat holders. The girls ran the cardstock and patterned paper through the Big Shot on the Top Note die, punched out the sentiment pieces (scallop and wide oval) and adhesive'd it all together...they did a great job, huh? And I must say...it was fun having girls in the house. They were so efficient that it only took about an hour to do them all and then they were off outside to play in the wonderful sunshine and cool fall weather.

Thank you Samantha and Katharine for your help today! I had a great time hanging out with you!

Tomorrow is Blogger's Challenge day and...my birthday...yay! I will have a SU! special and surprise for you tomorrow so be sure to check back!

Tea Bag Holder

Morning! Just a quick little post for ya today to show you a tea bag holder I made last week.

I wanted to make another tea bag holder but in a different way from my last one. I got this wonderful idea from Joyce...she sent me the directions and I quick threw one together. The accordian sides, when open, they have pumpkins stamped on them too!

So...what did I use? The stamp set Pumpkin Patch, Old Olive card stock, Dusty Durango DSP from the Level 1 Hostess paper pack, and some Old Olive Ribbon.

Such an easy project...don't you agree?

That is it for today...I'm stamping up a storm getting ready for my 3 Clovers Challenge day on Thursday and for Blogger's Challenge on Friday!

Don't forget about my Pretty in Pink Promotion! Just click on the pink ribbon in my right sidebar for all the info!

Have a super day all!

Pretty In Pink Promotion

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Inspire, Create, and Share…with Pretty in Pink product to spread awareness!

During the month of October, I will donate 10% of the purchase price of these products to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

1. Card Stock 8 ½” x 11” (100459) $5.50

Card Stock 12” x 12” (106546) $7.50

2. Classic Ink Pad (101301) $5.95

3. Classic Ink Refill (102295) $2.95

4. Stampin’ Write Marker (100045) $3.25

5. Craft Ink Pad (100857) $7.50

6. Craft Ink Refill (101127) $4.25

7. ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon (109032) $4.95

8. ½” Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (113882) $7.95

9. ⅜” Taffeta Ribbon (109067) $6.95

10. Chunky Sprinkles Stampin’ Glitter –includes light pink (111343) $15.95

11. Fine Supernova Stampin’ Glitter –includes pink (114287) $13.95

12. Pink Bead Duo (110752) $9.95

13. Décor Element – Manhattan Flower (117765) $23.95

14. Décor Element – Flitting By I (114840) $44.95

15. Décor Element – Upsy Daisy (117922) $9.95

16. Jumbo Stampin’ Around Cartridge(103668) $7.50

17. Ribbon of Hope – single stamp(115552) $7.95

[The following product is not available in Pretty in Pink, but coordinates, with a theme of HOPE.]

18. Décor Element – InspirationSmall (HOPE: 2-1/2" x 1-1/4") $4.95

Black (116187)

Chocolate (116191)

Kraft (116189)

Medium (HOPE: 4-3/8" x 2-1/8") $5.95

Black (116188)

Chocolate (116192)

Kraft (116190)

Décor Elements can be applied to walls, mirrors, windows, cars, and other large, smooth, surfaces. They can also be broken up into smaller pieces for small projects and applied to items like mugs, tiles, votive candle holders, plates, laptops, pictures, and many other imaginative uses.

Many of these products are available in other pinks:

Pixie Pink, Pink Passion, Melon Mambo

To Order, Please Contact:

Lorie Ames

Stampin′ Up! Independent Demonstrator

mom2kjs@yahoo.com

(509) 929-2916

Cash, Check, Credit Cards, and Debit Cards are accepted for orders placed through me.

Check out my stamping blog at: www.live-love-laugh-create.blogspot.com

You may also SHOP ONLINE anytime!

lorieames.stampinup.net

Credit or Debit Cards must be used for online purchases.

Thank you to Kimberley Morris for this wonderful idea and document!