January Demonstrator Swap

Today I have the projects from our January Demonstrator Swap to share with you. This month the challenge was to create a project using the Reverse Spotlighting Technique. So, here is what everyone came up with! First, here is mine:

Here is Wina's:


Here is Lenore's:

And last, but not least, here is Kim's:

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I *Heart* Rub-Ons!

One of the perks about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is getting the occasion freebie. :) With the launch of the Occasions Mini catalog Stampin' Up! gave us all a free sheet of the Love Impressions Rub-Ons! I usually don't use Rub-ons on cards, not because I don't like them (because I do), but just because I don't think about it. So I decided to start using all those rub-ons I keep getting! So, here is the first card I put together. I got the idea from something I saw out on Stampin' Connection. And guess what? Not a single stamp was used on this card! *gasp*

Ingredients:

• Love Impressions Rub-Ons
• Real Red, Whisper White, and Basic Gray card stock
• Pretty in Pink 1/8" Taffeta ribbon
• Corner Rounder punch
• Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack
• Itty Bitty Buttons
• Basic Rhinestones
• Framed Tulips Embossing Folder
• Big Shot
  

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Some Valentine's Love

Today I have another Valentine to share with you. This one I CASEd from Kimberly Van Diepen. Super simple one with lots of punches! :)

Ingredients:

• Valentine Defined, XOXO, and Filled with Love stamp sets
• Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Pretty in Pink, and Real Red card stock
• Whisper White, Basic Black ink
• Modern Label punch
• Designer Label punch
• Heart punch
• 3/4" Circle punch
• 1" Circle punch
• Basic Rhinestones
• Bitty Buttons
• Linen Thread

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February Ribbon Share

It is time for another ribbon share! This month I am offering a share of the Pom Pom Trim from the Occasions Mini catalog. In this share you will get 2-1/2” yards of each of the three colors – Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango, and Daffodil Delight – for $12.

Contact me to place your order.

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Sweet Valentine

Valentine's Day is almost here! Over the next few days I have lost of Valentine goodies to share with you, starting with this card:

I used Naturals White card stock for this and sponged Crumb Cake ink around the edges to give it a vintage look.

Ingredients:

• Filled with Love and Something to Celebrate stamp sets
• Naturals White and Rose Red card stock
• Crumb Cake and Early Espresso ink
• Marina Mist, Rose Red, Early Espresso, and Real Red markers
• Rose Red Seam Binding
• Scallop Border punch
• Corner Rounder punch
• 3/4" Circle punch
• Small Heart punch

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Sew Suite Birds

So continuing on the theme of the past few days, I have some more projects using the Sew Suite products from the Occasions Mini Catalog. These project are all about the Sweet Stitches Designer Fabric. A while back, I saw a pattern that Gretchen Baron posted out on her blog for making birds out of paper. I thought, why couldn't I use the same pattern for make these guys out of fabric instead? Well, it worked (with a little alterations)! Her pattern didn't have wings, but after making the bodies I decided that these guys needed wings, so I made wings for my birds. If you are interested, here is her tutorial.

Here is the first one using the fabric with the button design. I added some buttons for the eyes (which I sewed on using embroidery thread) and some Daffodil Delight ribbon around his neck.

I ended up giving this one to my younger daughterAllison. After seeing me make the first bird, my older daughter Aimee wanted one so she picked out the fabric with the little girl on it. She stuffed the bird herself and wanted pink ribbon around his neck so I used some retired Regal Rose ribbon.

Here is a shot of both of these birdies! This were super easy and fun to make! Love it!

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Sale-A-Bration Project Videos from Stampin' Up!

Enjoy these fabulous ideas from Stampin' Up! Great projects made with FREE PRODUCTS from the Sale-A-Bration catalog!

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"Sew" Fun!

Today I have another card for you that I made using the Sew Suite goodies! This card is pretty much a CASE from something I saw out on Stampin' Connection. It is hard to tell from the photo , but I colored in the sewing machine using some of the Illuminate Top Coat Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink. In real life it adds a little bit of sparkle to the card. :)

Ingredients:

• Sew Suite stamp set
• Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, and Pear Pizazz card stock
• Basic Black and Rose Red ink
• Rose Red and Pear Pizazz markers
• Illuminate Top Coat Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink
• Pear Pizazz Seam Binding
• Silver brads
• Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder
• Big Shot
• Eyelet Border Punch
• 1-1/4" and 1-3/8" Circle Punches

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Filled with Love Bundle Products Available Until February 14

While the Filled with Love special offer of free Bitty Buttons is no longer available, I am excited to announce that the exclusive Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack-offered only through the Filled with Love promotion-and the Filled with Love Stamp Set (from the Holiday Mini) will continue to be available until February 14, 2011!

Item	Description	Price
124156	Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack 12 sheets total: three 12" x 12" sheets of two double-sided designs in Real Red and Pretty in Pink	$9.95
120839	Filled with Love Wood-Mount Set	$22.95
121154	Filled with Love Clear-Mount Set	$16.95

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Sew Suite

I love, love, love the new Sew Suite line of products in the Occasions Mini Catalog! I put together this card using some of these new products. The sewing machine and pins are actually rub-ons from the Sweet Stitches set. Super easy and no coloring required! To make a distressed looking background, I embossed a piece of Melon Mambo card stock with the Square Lattice embossing folder and then took a sponge dauber and sponged Whisper White craft ink over the raised part of the paper. Great technique to try!

Ingredients:

• Create a Cupcake stamp set (Happy Birthday sentiment)
• Sweet Stitches Rub-Ons
• Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, and Whisper White card stock
• Sweet Stitches Designer Series Paper
• Sweet Stitches Fabric Designer Buttons
• Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon
• Melon Mambo Pom Pom Trim
• Word Window Punch
• Modern Label Punch
• 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch
• 2-1/2" Circle Punch

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