Forget Something?

Well, Christmas has come and gone.  If you are on my Christmas card list, you might be wondering where your card is this year.  I wish I could tell you that it got lost in the mail, but nope!  I didn't get them out at all.  Between a dying dog, an accident-prone teenager, and issues at work, I simply ran out of time.  They are still sitting in my stamp room, just waiting to be filled out and placed in envelopes.

When I have shared my Christmas card dilema with close friends, they have suggested sending cards for New Years instead.  I think that is a fabulous idea and I'll definitely be sending out a few like this one.

The "happy" die cut is from a new set of thinlits called Hello You that will be available in the Occasions catalog.  These dies will be getting a lot of mileage from me!  I've been waiting on some like this for a long time.

So, do you send New Years cards? 

I'll be sharing another New Years card on New Years Day, along with a special announcement.  Be sure to come back!

Happy Stampin'

Print Recipe

Product List

Hello You Thinlits Dies [137363] $24.95	Perfect Print Numbers Bigz Die [133726] $24.95	Stars Framelits Dies [133723] $26.95	Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folders [135817] $7.95	Big Shot [113439] $99.95
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $6.95	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $3.95

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Occasions Sneak Peek: Guy Greetings Part 2

Here is one more card made with the Guy Greetings and Adventure Bound DSP.  You'l notice that the layout is the same as the "You're a Classic" card.  I just changed up the colors and stamps.

I hope you are starting that wish list.  Don't forget to add this fun stamp set to your list!

Happy Stampin'

Print Recipe

Product List

Guy Greetings Clear Stamp Set [138828] $38.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $6.95	Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper Stack [137780] $6.95
Basic Black 3/4" Chevron Ribbon [130010] $8.95	Fringe Scissors [133325] $9.95

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Occasions Sneak Peek: Big on You

Today's card features quite a few new products and you are going to want them all!  I used this week's sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch for the clean and simple layout.

The Big on You stamp set features 4 stamps with very large greetings in a variety of fonts.  You get:

• I Do Love You
• So Very Kind of You
• It's Your Day
• I Think You're Pretty Swell

This stamp set pairs well with our new Chalkboard Paper and Colorbox Chalk Ink Pads.  Put them all together and you've got a great trendy chalkboard card.

The "so much" greeting is from another new stamp set called Crazy about You.  I'll be sharing more samples with it soon.

I hope you're enjoying these sneak peeks.  Is you wish list getting bigger?

Happy Stampin'

Print Recipe

Product List

Big On You Photopolymer Stamp Set [137151] $25.95	Rose Coral Colorbox Chalk Ink Pad [138091] $5.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $6.95
Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131297] $6.95	Bitty Banners Big Shot Die Framelits [129267] $14.95	2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment [133631] $4.95

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Occasions Sneak Peek: Guy Greetings

I am absolutely in love with all the masculine stamp sets and paper in the new Occasions catalog.  I can't wait for you to check out one of my favorites....Guy Greetings.  I used a sketch from Freshly Made Sketches for the design.

I enjoyed working with this sketch and stamp set combo so much, that I actually created 3 more cards with it!  I'll be having a class in January featuring masculine cards and this will certainly be one of them.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Print Recipe

Product List

Guy Greetings Clear Stamp Set [138828] $38.95	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $5.95	Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121043] $6.95	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $6.95	Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper Stack [137780] $6.95
Linen Thread [104199] $4.50	Fringe Scissors [133325] $9.95

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Occasions Sneak Peek: Wood You Be Mine?

When I saw this new stamp set, I knew I had to have it.  The little lumberjack reminds me of my hubby....especially when he grows out his beard in the winter.  He's even got a flannel shirt this color.  Although, I don't think he's quite that bow-legged.

Don't you just love a masculine Valentine's Day card?

You'll be able to add this hunk to your stamp collection on January 6th.

Quick Tip:  I used my Silhouette Cameo and PixScan mat to cut out the lumberjack image.  It's a great way to fussy cut without the fuss.  You can see my tutorial here.

Happy Stampin'

 

Print Recipe

Product List

Wood You Be Mine Photopolymer Stamp Set [137134] $23.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [126965] $5.95	Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Night Of Navy Assortment [131001] $11.95	Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Night Of Navy Assortment [131001] $11.95
Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Skin Tone Assortment [129370] $22.95	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [126973] $5.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $6.95	Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper Stack [137780] $6.95

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Occasions Sneak Peek: Baby Bumblebee

Christmas came early in the form of my Occasions Catalog pre-order.  I'll be sharing samples over the next few weeks to get you excited about these fun new products.

Today's card is very quick & easy.  I started with a great sketch form Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration.

While there are a ton of amazing stamp sets in the new catalog, I decided to use a single stamp called Baby Bumblebee.  The patterned paper is called Sweet Dreams.  It features soft colors including Crisp Canteloupe, Hello Honey, and Basic Gray.

I colored the image with Blendabilities.  Don't you just love the way you can add a little blush to the cheeks?  I also added just a bit of Dazzling Details to the wings.

If you'd like a copy of the Occasions catalog sent to you, email me at [email protected] with your address.  (if you are currently working with another demonstrator, please contact them to get your catalog)

Thanks for stopping by!

Print Recipe

Product List

Baby Bumblebee Wood Stamp [137153] $7.95	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $5.95	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121044] $6.95	Crisp Cantaloupe 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131298] $6.95
Sweet Dreams Designer Series Paper [137782] $10.95	Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Daffodil Delight Assortment [130998] $11.95	Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Skin Tone Assortment [129370] $22.95	Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter [133751] $4.95	2-1/2" Circle Punch [120906] $16.95

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Naughty Shirt Tutorial

You deserve something NICE....how about a step-by-step tutorial on making this shirt with the Silhouette Cameo and HTV(heat transfer vinyl)?

First things first, you'll need to "purchase" this free digital download in my online store.  You will have to go through a check-out process, but you won't be charged.

Free For You From Us Designer Template

NOW THIS IS IMPORTANT!!!!!!

Make sure you write down the location on your computer where you download this image.  You'll need to find it later.

You will also need to purchase some heat transfer vinyl.  I purchased mine here (not an affiliate link).  Shipping was fast and there was plenty for me to try before I decided if I would want more (I do!).

And of course, you need a shirt.  And an iron.

READY?  Open your Silhouette Designer Edition software.

 

 

***This step is not really necessary, but is helpful for planning your design and colors.

 

 

 

 

 

I hope this tutorial is helpful in getting you started with using an MDS image.  This is such a fun project and I hope you have success with it!

Monday Montage 34

Welcome to the Monday Montage blog hop!  There are 10 stops and you don't want to miss any of them.

I've been doing a lot of holiday crafting, but most of it hasn't involved paper.  My Silhouette Cameo has been dusted off and I've been trying out some new things.  The great thing is that I've been able to use some of the downloads from My Digital Studio in a different way.

I created this cookie plate with the Waiting for Santa digital download.  It was so quick & easy to make!  I found an inexpensive plate at Target, then added the vinyl design.

One of my favorite projects so far has been this shirt for my daughter.  The saying fits her perfectly (let's just say it's been a rough year at school). 

I could not believe how easy it was to do and I'll be sharing more about it in a future blog post.  If you want to stay updated, subscribe to my blog or LIKE my page on Facebook.  You can also get this download for FREE to create your own masterpiece.

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to click the NEXT button to see what Wendy has in store for you OR you can go BACK to view Kaitlyn's marvelous creations.

 

 Happy Stampin'