Chipboard and Wood Blocks in Designer Papers

These Cubes are from BE (Bare Elements) Available on the Internet and also at Michaels. I covered them using Modge Podge, and the Double sided Designer Decorative Papers. I covered all 6 sides of the cubes, and then I inked up the Chipboard Letters using the Craft ink pads in Handsome Hunter, Certainly Celery, Always Artichoke and White CRAFT Ink. The snowflake is also glittered up using the Dazzling Diamonds and then I punched the center of the snowflake and added the Ice circle Rhinestone Brad!.....

We're not really ready for WINTER yet!....but, I think it made me feel more festive!

All Stamps by Stampin' Up! 1990-2007. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.

Holiday Glitz Starts October 1st!

Holiday Glitz

October 1 until supplies run out!
You can take advantage of this fantastic kit two different ways:
Purchase one of holiday stamp sets (below) and get the Holiday Glitz card kit (110286) for the special price of $24.95 each, or
Purchase the Holiday Glitz card kit (110286) for $28.95 each with no additional purchase required.
Each Holiday Glitz card kit makes 15 cards and includes:
Precut card stock and Designer Series paper (15)
Whisper White Envelopes (15)
Rhinestone brads (15)
Real Red zigzag ribbon (15)
Full-color instruction sheet (1)


Item Page # Stamp Set Price
109234 45 Snowfall $23.95
106786 36 The Snowflake Spot $20.95
109266 35 Big on Christmas $18.95
110359 5* Love & Joy $23.95

You can make your HOLIDAY Cards at this special price and not have to buy bits and pieces...this will have it all ready for you to make your cards!!! Contact me by October 1st to get ready for this DEAL!!!!

All Stamps by Stampin' Up! 1990-2007. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.

Criss Cross Card

This is from Splitcoaststampers, and I just copied their links and pasted it to my blog...I did one...you can see it here...., which I think is so cute...!! You will have to try it!

If you don't want to send just any old card, try a Criss Cross Card, a fun twist on the pocket concept. The crossover front design masterminded by Michelle Wooderson provides a unique way to share party details, a baby's stats, or a special sentiment. Beate's showcases both sides of pretty patterned paper. Follow her tutorial, add your own touches, then upload yours to the gallery!

All Stamps by Stampin' Up! 1990-2007. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.

Coloring your images

Have you ever wondered how they get those wonderful pencils to blend?

There is a trick that you can use that will smooth out your pencil lines with no liquid, no paint, ...just pencils....

Yes, You can get expensive pens...Copic pens are wonderful, but who can afford to buy a set for over 150.00?....You can use color pencils to achieve a nice look, different than just regular markers, and still be under a nice budget

I stamp the image in Basic Black.

I use Prisma color pencils. I have a small set (about 48) and then I have added in a few extra colors, and then you need to get a BLENDER Pencil.

First, I color in around the edges. I shade and lighten the color as I go to the center, leaving the edges darker. I also darken the areas where I think it should be darker, without shading too much


After doing that, i use the blender pencil (which you can get at MICHAELS) to smooth the coloring lines out

The pencil is waxy and will blend your messiest strokes, and smooth and move the color to the lighter areas....

When it is done, it looks really smooth and nicely blended!

For this card, I am stamping the cut frame, to make a slider card. I decorated the outside using the stars from the Halloween set

I colored in the stars in different shades of yellow, ochre, and neon yellow.

I assembled the card, putting the pull tab though the slot.

The slider slides down, and you will see your magic card!

Haunting Halloween......"Witching you...." " A Happy Halloween"
Well, I am getting ready for Halloween...even if I don't celebrate it as a "holiday", it is still a fun card to make!

All Stamps by Stampin' Up! 1990-2007. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.

Christmas Holiday Planner

Planning for the Holidays is never easy....
But, I found this planner on splitcoaststampers, and I really loved the idea!

I folded a plain white folder that you can get at STAPLES.com right now for .10, and covered it with the papers from the Holiday Simply Scrappin' Kit that is 19.95. You also get 6 sheets of die cut adhesive 'stickers' to embellish.

This is actually left over from the bamboo spine book.

I also cut a long legal pad for the notes, that you need to make to shop for recipes, etc...and I am also going to put in some other things...what do you think? The Pink pad with the red snowflake is for a shopping list...for your favorite people on your list...


I know you probably think I haven't been stamping...I have been, but it has been quickie notes and off to the post office I go....

I have a few things in the works....this was one I was excited to post....I have another one that I have the cover done, but still have to get the inside stuff....

For that one, You can make it into a party planner, or a event planner...like a shower, or birthday party, anniversary party...or just for fun for a new mom...maybe make a book for those emergency numbers, and lists of things to do......

All Stamps by Stampin' Up! 1990-2007. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.

*The shopping planner was from SplitCoaststampers and from Jan Tink. http://stampspaperscissors.typepad.com/stamps_paper_scissors/

Fall fReNzY Continues

Fall Frenzy Promotion
Spend $30 in regular priced merchandise and qualify to purchase one of each of the six promotional stamp sets at 30 percent off!
Item Page # Description Discounted Price
105355 26 Bitty Boos Too $12.57
109284 29 Haunting Halloween $13.27
107383 30Thoroughly Thankful $16.07
109373 108 Autumn Fest $16.77
109421 91Elementary Essentials $19.57
110366 17 Stem Silhouettes* $22.37
*Holiday Mini Collection 2007 page 17
Orders may be placed on a demonstrator, customer, and workshop order.

*"One of our promotional sets is a definite must-have this month. Stem Silhouettes is a brand new set and is featured in our new Holiday Mini catalog. This, month not only do you get this versatile, all-season set at a discount, but it comes die cut so you'll be stamping minutes after receiving it!" You can see Color Flyer for more details!

And to make matters even more JUICY....from October 4-8, you can purchase any Simply Sent card kit for 20 percent off the regular price!!!!

Simply Sent Kits (page 12-14) are a great way to make cards with very little preparation. All you do is open up the wonderful box and you can have cards made...the stamps are die cut and peel & stick, and then all the pieces of cardstock are pre-cut. There is ribbon and embellishments and you have instructions to make cards, and ink spots (colors vary) are included! There are 6 kits available!

Visit the Official World Card Making Day web site to see more details on this WORLD WIDE
Promtion! Get your family together and do
something with your family...for World Peace (or at least an afternoon of spending time together)

All Stamps by Stampin' Up! 1990-2007. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.

Patriot's Day

Just wanted to have a reflection on this day...that 6 years ago, we all had a focus on America, and how close our freedom was compromised.

We also need to remember the troops serving overseas....

if you feel the need, and I think we all should...send a card to a soldier

you can send a card to:
Attention: Holidays for Heroes, Soldiers' Angels, 914 Tourmaline Dr, Newbury Park CA 91320
I wanted to pass this along to anyone who is planning on sending in cards. They need to be in to her by Oct 31 for inclusion in the gift mugs and bags being sent to the soldiers. She also asks that each card be signed and include a positive message. You can address your card to "Dear Soldier" if you want. They can be put in envelopes, but leave the envelopes unsealed.

Let's get together on October 6th to make cards on the World Cardmaking day, and also make a few to send to the soldiers!


All Stamps by Stampin' Up! 1990-2007. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.