Stamp With Ann

Fairy Shadow Card

2011-01-11T13:05:00.000-08:00

I'm trying to get a bunch of birthday cards done before I have to go back to school.
I used Cricut and SCAL to cut this card.

Cupcake Card

2011-01-10T13:03:00.000-08:00

Isn't she cute! I used Cricut & Create A Critter to make this card.

Piggy Card

2011-01-09T13:00:00.000-08:00

More play time. I used Cricut and Create A Criter to make this card.

Dino Card

2011-01-08T07:56:00.000-08:00

Time to play! Used Cricut & Create A Critter to make this card.

Christmas Tags

2011-01-07T12:56:00.000-08:00

I'm on a break from school!! I found some time to make Christmas tags. These are what I came up with.
I used Cricut and SCAL to cut the tag. Bird & leaves are SU punches.

Jesus is the Reason - Nuggets

2009-12-19T07:51:00.000-08:00

Aren't these cute? This was my first time using clear stamps. I love them!!

I purchased this set from cleardollarstamps.com. Lots of cute stamps there & great prices!!

I stamped the label stamp onto Avery Labels & then stamped the centers with other images included in the "Baby Jesus Nuggets" stamp set. These were fun and super simple to make!

See below for the complete set of stamps and more ideas from CDS...

Snowman Pixy Stix

2009-12-18T12:53:00.000-08:00

I made these snowmen & attached them to Giant Pixy Stix. The girls want to pass them out to some of their friends. I got the svg cut file HERE at MyScrapChick.com. It was a Freebie Friday File.

Poinsettia Tags

2009-12-17T13:11:00.000-08:00

I decorated some tags today! I got the cut files from svgcuts.com. The kit for the 3-D Poinesttia is HERE. I love how they turned out!!

Bunco Ornaments

2009-12-16T21:50:00.000-08:00

We had an ornament exchange at our Bunco Game Night. Everyone brought 12 ornaments to exchange with each other. These are the ones I brought...

I designed the images on my computer then printed them on clear Ink Jetties from clearbags.com. Used the Coluzzle to cut out the circles, then rolled 'em up and put them into the glass ornament. It was fun!!

P.S. When I joined the group, they were already named "Hot Bunco Babes", I thought it would be cute to print it on the ornament.

Kid's Craft Class-Fall 2009 - Week 8

2009-12-13T14:42:00.000-08:00

These are the projects for this week's Kid's Class.
A Puzzle, Box, & Reindeer Card.

After stamping and coloring the chipboard, the kids will be able to use my Cuttlebug & Puzzle Die to cut out the puzzle pieces. I found the white boxes at Dollar Tree (we'll use the box to hold the puzzle pieces).

Rudolph & friends were made with a little ink & a thumbprint.

I found the reindeer thumbprint idea HERE.

Kid's Craft Class-Fall 2009 - Week 7

2009-12-06T18:11:00.000-08:00

These are the projects for the kid's class this week. A Wish List made using a chipboard coaster and a Photo Cube. The Photo Cube involves a lot of paper-piecing. Most of the paper-piecing templates were found at My Scrap Chick. Close-ups of the images on the photo cube are below...

Kid's Craft Class-Fall 2009 - Week 6

2009-11-30T10:10:00.000-08:00

These are the projects for the kids class this week. They will use the paper piecing technique to create the Snowman Card. Template found at My Scrap Chick. A Holiday Gum Holder. And a paper Mug Pocket Card to hold a packet of hot cocoa mix.

Marshmallow Pilgrim Hats

2009-11-24T11:21:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!

These turned out so cute! And they are SUPER easy to make!!! :)

These are for friends, and I've made a bunch more to bring to our Thanksgiving dinner.

I found the directions HERE. I used Chocolate Flavored Almond Bark instead of the chocolate chips.

Kid's Craft Class-Fall 2009 - Week 5

2009-11-16T08:38:00.000-08:00

These are this week's projects for the Kid's Class I am teaching.

The large turkey is a napkin holder.
Scarecrow and small turkey are Peppermint Patty covers.
Pumpkin Pie is filled with treats. Box template can be found HERE at Penny Duncan Creations.

Kid's Craft Class-Fall 2009 - Week 4 -China, Part 2

2009-11-09T12:21:00.000-08:00

This week the students are stamping and folding a Take-Out Box.
Stamping, folding, & stitching the Mini Fan, then attaching a magnet on to the back side.
Also, they'll stamp & fold 4 Fortune Pockets. Then write their own fortunes on the fortune paper.
They will also make the Panda Face using punches. A Peppermint Patty is sandwiched between the panda face and a panda back with a round tail.
The last project is a Panda Nugget Holder, made with punches. This project holds a Hershey's Nugget.

Kid's Craft Class - Fall 2009 - Week 3 -China, Part 1

2009-11-02T12:48:00.000-08:00

These are the 3 projects we'll make this week. The theme for the next 2 weeks is China.

Project 1 is a box to hold Tangram pieces. Look HERE for a cool tangram website.

Project 2 is a Chinese paper lantern, stamped with Asian images.

And the third project is an Asian flower card made with rice paper.

Kid's Craft Class -Fall 2009 - Week 2

2009-10-26T10:40:00.000-07:00

These are the projects for this weeks Kid's Class. The mummy is a decorated Hershey's bar. Frankenstein is a box with treats inside. The bat and pumpkin cards are made using the Hello Kitty Greetings cartridge.

Kid's Craft Class -Fall 2009 -Week 1

2009-10-19T14:08:00.000-07:00

These are the first 3 projects the kids will be making in the After School Enrichment class I am teaching. I'll have new projects for the kids to make each week. The skeleton and spidery streamers are attached to a large Pixy Stix. The ghost and Frankenstein boxes are filled with candy.

Open For Business!

2009-09-30T09:27:00.000-07:00

At Personalize It Pro, my new business, I have the ability to create a custom, one-of-a-kind decal…and the sky’s the limit!

You are no longer restricted to the exclusive use of the “cookie cutter” type stick figures seen on cars in your community.

Just draw a picture, whether of your family or any other thing you can imagine, and I will transform it into a decal for display on your car or anywhere you desire!

40 Sucks Centerpieces

2009-09-22T09:48:00.000-07:00

I was in charge of centerpieces for my brothers' (they are twins) 40th Birthday party. I found the black cauldron's at Dollar Tree, and stuffed them with 40 "suckers", added vinyl "40 SUCKS" decals and topped them off with "Over the Hill" balloons. They turned out cute. I got lots of compliments on them.

Blog Candy Winner!

2009-09-19T23:02:00.000-07:00

And the winner is #14, Barbara Byrnes!
She said...
hi Ann
Love the blog and this tshirt is the bomb.
As a new SU demo, would'nt I be stylin
wearing this for my first stamp camp?
Keep up the sharing.
Hugs from the kamperstampr

September 13, 2009 3:09 AM

100,000 hits BLOG CANDY

2009-09-12T17:20:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited! I have reached 100,000 hits!

It's easy to enter to win this "I {heart} TO STAMP" T-shirt.

1. Become a follower on my blog or add a link on your blog telling about my 100,000 hits Blog Candy.

2. And leave me a comment telling me your favorite craft. For example: card making/ stamping/ scrapbooking/ etc... and don't forget to leave a way for me to contact you if you win.

Winner will be chosen on Friday, September 18th.

The T-shirt is new and the size is Adult XL.

so in LOVE with you

2009-09-10T09:50:00.000-07:00

I cut out these vinyl letters and surprised my husband with them. They are above our bed. I used brown and gold vinyl. Fonts are Bean Sprout and DB Adornment.

Fairies in the Bedroom

2009-08-21T16:40:00.000-07:00

Marissa & Julia painted the walls in their room over summer break. They used 3 different colors! They had so much fun!!!Tinkerbell and Friends Cricut Cartridge
Stampin' Up! card stock

Three Japanese Dolls

2009-08-08T14:27:00.001-07:00

I found this "Three Japanese Dolls" stamp set while on my vacation. I couldn't resist putting it in my shopping cart. ;)
Recipe:
SU! CS: Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze & Black
SU! DSP: Green Tea
SU! ink: Black, Mellow Moss & Baja Breeze
SU! Aqua Painter
Stamp Set: Three Japanese Dolls (Hero Arts)

Scrapbook Pages

2009-07-29T16:17:00.001-07:00

I've been helping my friend catch up on her scrapbook pages. These are the pages I made for her. Scrapbooking is so easy with Cricut & SCAL!!! All card stock is Stampin' UP!

Kreativ Blog Award

2009-07-28T21:30:00.000-07:00

Thank you CAROLYN! I'm so honored you thought of me.

The rules for this award are:

1. Thank the person that nominated you for this award.

2. Copy logo and place it on your blog.

3. Link the person's blog that nominated you for this award.

4. Name 7 things about yourself that people might find interesting.

5. Nominate 7 Kreativ Bloggers.

6. Post a link to the 7 you nominated.

7.Leave a comment on each blog to let them know they are nominated.

Here are my 7 nominees...
1. AIMEE
2. ROSE
3. LAURIE
4. TERI
5. KATARINA
6. JENNY
7. JULIE

Seven things you might find interesting...
1. My husband asked me to marry him when I was only 19 years old.
2. As of last week, all 4 of my teenage daughters are now taller than me.
3. I've been homeschooling my kids for 13 years.
4. I birthed my 4 kids in 5 years.
5. I've been to Mexico, Ireland, England & China.
6. I am allergic to metal jewelry, fruits, vegetables & nuts.
7. When I was in high school, I wanted to marry Eddie Van Halen.

Bunco Night Table Decorations

2009-07-23T10:25:00.000-07:00

I hosted Bunco last night. These are the table decorations I made with Cricut, SCAL & Vinyl.

I made the Bunco dice in Inkscape. Click HERE for my free file.

I cut vinyl circles and attached them to the plates to resemble dice.

More vinyl dice on the mugs.

My Bunco group is called the Hot Bunco Babes.

I added a bit of the Bunco Spirit in the bathroom...

Rose Cards

2009-07-21T00:46:00.000-07:00

These cards were way too easy to make!!
I got the cut file at MAMAWSLEGACY
The actual file is HERE
I love SCAL! I can cut my files any size!!Recipe:
SU! CS: Real Red, Black & White
SU! ink: Black
SU! oval punches
SU! Organza Ribbon: White

Quick & Fuzzy Baptism Card

2009-07-20T00:18:00.000-07:00

I needed to make a quick card for a baby's baptism. I couldn't resist using my Doodlebug Velvet Flocking Powder! It's so FUN!!! And SOFT!!! And FUZZY!!!
Recipe:
SU! stamp set: All God's Children (retired)
SU! CS: Pink Pirouette & White
SU! ink: Basic Black
SU! Watercolor Crayons
SU! Blender Pen
SU! punch: Scallop Edge
SU! dimensionals
Doodlebug Velvet Flocking Powder: White

Live With PASSION

2009-07-19T00:15:00.000-07:00

I saw these flowers at the nursery today....
I used Doodlebug Velvet Flocking Powder on the tops to make them look & feel fuzzy. It looks so cool in person!Recipe:
SU! CS: Old Olive & White
SU! Ink: Old Olive
SU! Markers: Old Olive, So Saffron, Summer Sun & Chocolate Chip
SU! stamp set: Inspired By Nature
SU! 5/8 Grosgrain Ribbon: Chocolate Chip & Old Olive
SU! punch: Wide Oval
SU! dimensionals
SU! Sponge Daubers
SU! Spritzer Tool
Doodlebug Velvet Flocking Powder: Brown

BLOG CANDY WINNER!

2009-07-18T00:05:00.000-07:00

And the winner is... Tamara Putvin
Congratulations!

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Dazzling Chick

2009-07-16T19:37:00.001-07:00

We got back from a great vacation! The laundry is all done, and I had a little time to play today!!I recently saw a similar bird on a card. I thought it was so cute, so I made one for SCAL. Here's my file... Dazzling Chick svg

Recipe:
SU! CS: Real Red, Basic Black, Summer Sun, Bashful Blue & White
SU! DSP: Pink Flamingo
SU! stamp sets: Cheep Talk & Think Happy Thoughts
SU! ink: Bashful Blue & Black
SU! punch: Scallop Edge
SU! Paper-Piercing Tool
SU! sponge daubers
adhesive rhinestones

Tons of Blog Candy!!!

2009-07-09T07:15:00.000-07:00

Jeanine's Blog Candy ends Aug. 4th

My Blog Candy winner is Tamara Putivin.

Be sure to scroll down for more Blog Candy opportunities...

Who doesn't love Candy?
Blog Candy: Stampin' Up! Prints Pack 6X6 Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Up! Yummy stamp set, and a Stampin' Up! Basic Black Stampin Spot.

This is what you need to do to be entered to win:

1. On your Blog, post an entry telling all your readers about my Blog Candy with a link back to this post. If you don't have a blog, email 10 people telling them to enter to win my blog candy.

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This will close on July 17th at midnight (Pacific time). Winner will be announced on July 18th. The winner will be selected by random.org. Good Luck and thanks for playing!!

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Hi Friend

2009-07-08T00:56:00.000-07:00

I found this darling little tea bag charm at WalMart.
Love the sparkle? Stampin' Up! Dazzling Diamonds!!

Recipe:

SU! CS: Bashful Blue & Close to Cocoa
SU! 5/8" grosgrain ribbon: So Saffron
SU! DSP: Delicate Dots
SU! Jumbo Roller: Lots of Dots
SU! ink: Close to Cocoa
SU! 2-Way Glue Pen
SU! Dazzling Diamonds
Cricut Cartridge: Lyrical Letters

Super Eazy Birthday Notes 3X3

2009-07-07T07:12:00.000-07:00

These 3X3 birthday notes were super easy to create! I had them done in a few minutes.They all have part of the image cut out and attached with a foam dimensional. The birthday sentiment is also attached with foam dimensionals.I used Doily from the WC cartridge cut at 3". A perfect size for the Stampin' Up Mini Square Envelopes!Recipe:
SU! stamp sets: Asian Artistry & Teeny Tiny Wishes
SU! CS: Whisper White, Ruby Red & Bordering Blue
SU! 1/4" grosgrain ribbon: Mellow Moss
SU! watercolor crayons
SU! blender pen
SU! dimensionals
SU! small glue dots
Stazon ink pad: black

Freebie SVG Dice

2009-07-05T19:31:00.000-07:00

It's my turn to host Bunco at the end of the month and I want to have my tables looking festive, so I created these dice in Inkscape. My first Inkscape project ever! This is also my first time using mediafire.com & posting svg files, so please let me know if it worked for you. Thanks, Stacy, for helping me figure out how to post svg files!! :) Thanks, Ellen, for helping me get the bitmap ready for preview!! :) Thanks Susan & Denise for the help in Inkscape! :)

Square DICE svg file
Rounded DICE svg file

4-Layered Camellias

2009-07-05T12:48:00.000-07:00

I cut these with Cricut & SCAL. For each flower, I cut four 9-petal flowers @ 2", 1.75", 1.5" & 1.25". Flower file HERE.
Card is Doily from the Wild Card cartridge.

Larger card was cut at 5.25" and smaller card was cut at 4.25".

Each layer is attached with a foam dimensional.

I used this VIDEO to get my flowers to curl. She uses the Stampin' Up scallop punch to make her flowers.
Recipe:
SU! CS: White, Old Olive & Pink Pirouette
SU! ink: Regal Rose
SU! stamp sets: Sweet Little Sentiments & Define Your Life
SU! rhinestone brads: clear circle
SU! dimensionals
SU! sponge daubers

Freebie Friday Winner

2009-07-05T08:33:00.001-07:00

chose the lucky number. These are the results...

True Random Number Generator Min: 1; Max: 54
Result: 45 Powered by RANDOM.ORG

Penny Duncan posted the 45th comment.

Penny said, "Oh How FUN.....Let's see.....I'll have to say it's my Cricut!!!! I love creating things in Inkscape to use in my ART."

Freebie Friday #3 - (Contest Ends Saturday Night)

2009-07-03T00:12:00.000-07:00

Stampin' Up! just published the new Idea Book and Catalog! It's a great time to go shopping, and it's so easy...just click on the catalog to the right of my blog and you can SHOP online!

OK...here's how to enter to win this one of a kind shopping list...just leave me a comment below and answer this question, "What is your favorite crafting tool?" Be sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win. My favorite craft tool changes from day to day, but today it is my Stampin' Up Table Top Paper Cutter. Winner will be chosen by random on Saturday, after the fireworks! Thanks for participating!! HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!! and Good Luck!!

Get Well Daisies

2009-07-02T07:41:00.000-07:00

I love making layered flowers. I cut the flowers with SCAL, the file is from SVG Cuts.
Wording is LD Adornment from Lettering Delights.I placed a large glue dot in the center and sprinkled flocking powder on top.

It looks so cool in person and feels so velvety!

I tried to capture the velvet flocking in the photo, oh well...I tried.

Recipe:
SU! CS: Old Olive, Kraft & Yoyo Yellow
SU! glue dot: large
Doodlebug Velvet Flocking Powder: Brown

9-Layer Flower

2009-07-01T07:20:00.000-07:00

Yes, there are really 9 layers. 4 to make the center and 5 to make the larger petals.
The flower is from SVGcuts. Wording is LD Adornment from Lettering Delights.Recipe:
SU! CS: Old Olive, So Saffron, White & Pale Plum(textured)
SU! ink: Pale Plum
SU! daubers

4-Layer Flower

2009-06-30T21:44:00.000-07:00

I squeezed out a little bit of time to create this today. I used SCAL to cut the leaves & flowers.Recipe:
SU! CS: White, Pink Pirouette & Old Olive
SU! ink: Old Olive
SU! stamp set: It's Your Birthday
SU! button: So Saffron
SU! DSP!: Good Morning Sunshine

More Gerbera Daisies

2009-06-23T10:13:00.000-07:00

Thank You Recipe:
SU! CS: Tangerine Tango & So Saffron
SU! ink: versamark & Creamy Caramel
SU! stamp set: Baroque Motifs
SU! daubers
"Thank You" font: LD Adornment

Happy Birthday Recipe:
SU! CS: Pink Pirouette & white
SU! ink: versamark, Creamy Caramel & So Saffron
SU! stamp set: Baroque Motifs
SU! daubers
"Happy Birthday" font: LD Adornment

Daisy directions HERE.

Daisy Love

2009-06-21T00:10:00.000-07:00

I made this card for some friends of mine who are celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary this week. Daisy directions HERE. "Love" word is a DoodleBat called DB Adornment, which I got from LetteringDelights.com Recipe:
SU! CS: Real Red & White
SU! ink: Creamy Caramel & So Saffron
SU! daubers

Freebie Friday Winner

2009-06-20T10:02:00.000-07:00

And the winner is Elizabeth. I asked my daughter to choose a number between 1-68. She picked #3.

Thanks to all who played!!! Check back for another Freebie Friday Giveaway on July 3rd.

Freebie Friday Giveaway!

2009-06-19T00:01:00.000-07:00

You can win this 2-pocket purse and 3 mini cards. Just answer this question in the comments area under this post, "What is your favorite movie?" Be sure to leave me your email address, so I can contact you if you win. I have 2 favorites, While You Were Sleeping and My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
Winner will be chosen by random on Saturday. Good Luck!!

Thanks Gerbera Daisy Card

2009-06-18T10:00:00.000-07:00

Yes, another Gerbera Daisy card. I love making these daisies!!! Daisy directions HERE.For the Certainly Celery frame, I used a cool dingbat font, which I found at Clever Someday Blog. I downloaded the dingbat to my computer and used my Cricut machine and SCAL software cut it. Too easy!! This dingbat will cut 94 different frames and other miscellaneous cool images which are perfect for scrapbooks, cardmaking & papercrafts! When using SCAL, you can make your dingbat any size you want!

Recipe:
SU! CS: Riding Hood Red, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Certainly Celery & White
SU! DSP: Good Morning Sunshine
SU! stamp Set: Kind & Caring Thoughts
SU! ink: Close to Cocoa
SU! dimensionals

Baby Congraulations

2009-06-16T19:31:00.001-07:00

Another Gerbera Daisy card. I love these! Daisy directions HERE.Recipe:
SU! CS: So Saffron, Pink Pirouette & White
SU! DSP: Certainly Celery
SU! stamp set: Congrats
SU! ink: Basic Brown & Pink Pirouette
SU! daubers

Chocolate Gerbera Daisy

2009-06-13T00:01:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Theresa! I covered a chocolate bar with DSP and grosgrain ribbon, then I added a paper Gerbera Daisy to top it off.

Recipe:
SU! DSP: Delicate Dots
SU! CS: Riding Hood Red, Punpkin Pie & So Saffron
SU! 5/8" grosgrain ribbon: Celery
SU! ink: Riding Hood Red
SU! stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes
SU! punches: ovals
Daisy directions HERE.

This is the daisy I got my inspiration from.

Freebie Friday

2009-06-12T07:29:00.000-07:00

Another Freebie Friday to come...check back next week, June 19th!

It's All Paper - Gerbera Daisy

2009-06-12T06:48:00.000-07:00

Isn't this cool!!! The flower is all paper! I made it using my Cricut machine & SCAL! I got the free file and directions HERE at Paper, Scissors, Ink Blog. I'm sure those of you with the Big Shot machine and the Flower Daisies Bigz die can come up with something similar. Recipe:
SU! CS: Whisper White, Old Olive & Close to Cocoa
SU! DSP: Urban Oasis
SU! punch: Scallop Edge
SU! ink: Close to Cocoa & Summer Sun
SU! stamp set: Kind and Caring Thoughts (NEW Hostess Set)

Teeny Tiny Wishes - Pink Version

2009-06-11T06:50:00.000-07:00

I liked yesterday's card so much, I made another one using pink.Recipe:
SU! CS: Pink Passion, marigold Morning, Celery & White
SU! punches: Scallop Edge, ovals & flower punch (retired)
SU! 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon: white
SU! stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes (new)
SU! ink: Pink Passion
SU! dimensionals
DCWV: patterned paper
Maya Road: pink velvet flowers
adhesive rhinestones-pink

Dimensional Happy Birthday with Teeny Tiny Wishes

2009-06-10T06:05:00.000-07:00

Recipe:
SU! CS: Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Ruby Red & White
SU! punches: Scallop Edge, ovals & flower punch (retired)
SU! 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon: white
SU! stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes (new)
SU! ink: Not Quite Navy
SU! dimensionals
DCWV: patterned paper
Maya Road: white velvet flowers
adhesive rhinestones

3D Flowers Card

2009-06-09T07:00:00.000-07:00

***So many requests for this file. Here it is & it's FREE!!

I love my Cricut!! and SCAL!! and SVG Cuts!!!I made this card with my Cricut machine, SCAL software and a file from SVGcuts.com. It was so easy, and I love the way it turned out!
Only the outer parts of the petals were cut, so it's only one piece of paper...not small flowers glued to the card. Isn't that cool? And because it's done with Cricut and SCAL, I can make my images any size I need them to be! :)

Good Morning Sunshine Gift Card Holders

2009-06-08T08:52:00.000-07:00

I taught a Gift Card Holder class on Friday, they are so easy and fun to make. I've been making gift card holders all weekend. We've got lots of birthdays to celebrate this summer! :) I'm really happy with the way the layered flower turned out!

Freebie Friday Winner

2009-06-06T08:28:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all who played! It was fun reading all the comments. Well, I had 17 comments on the FFG post, so I asked my daughter, Julia, to choose a number between 1-17. She choose number 3, so "windchase" is the winner! She wrote: My favorite drink is a cup of tea. Even better if I drink it outside in the garden! Well, I don't have a way to contact you, Windchase. Please contact me so I can send you the 3 mini cards. I need to hear from you before Midnight on Sunday. After that, I'll have my daughter choose another number. You can contact me here: create@stampwithann.com

I did hear from Windchase. She's from Canada, how cool is that!! Congratulations! Your cards will go in the mail first thing in the morning. Thanks for playing!!

Freebie Friday Giveaway!

2009-06-05T00:01:00.000-07:00

This is my first Freebie Friday Giveaway. I first saw the FFG idea on Rose's blog, and I won a few weeks ago! Now it's your chance to win! Winner will be chosen by random and will be sent these 3 mini cards.Just answer this question in the comments area under this post, "What is your favorite thing to drink?" Be sure to leave me your email address, so I can contact you if you win. Tea is my favorite. My sister owns her own tea company and she's got me hooked!

Stampin' Up Retiring Stamp Sets

2009-06-03T14:35:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to see the retiring stamp sets in alphabetical order.

Click HERE to see the retiring sets in numerical order by page.

$5.00 Friday

2009-05-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

Come make these 2 Gift Card/Money Holders with me for only $5.00 on Friday, June 5th!

You'll make 1 Martini Gift Card Holder and 1 Strawberry Daiquiri Gift Card Holder. Date: Friday, June 5th

Time: AM class- show up anytime between 10:30-noon
............PM class- show up any time between 7:00-8:30pm
Place: my house, Santa Clarita, CA
Please RSVP via Paypal or email (create@stampwithann.com) by Thursday, June 4th

**register to bring a friend (whom I haven't met) and you are 1/2 price!

Can't make it, but still want these projects? No problem, I will make them for you. Just add $1.00 for shipping anywhere in the USA. If you choose to have them mailed to you, please be sure to include your address as you pay.

Soccer Flip Album

2009-05-27T07:00:00.000-07:00

I had the soccer moms over last night to make these Soccer Flip Albums.
Here's a photo of the Saugus Storm team taken at one of the tournament games.

I won!!!

2009-05-26T15:09:00.000-07:00

I just got this in the mail today! It's a gift card holder in the shape of a purse. Isn't it cute?!! Every Friday, I go to ROSE'S blog and try to win her Freebie Friday Giveaway. And I finally won!!!

Another Fifth Avenue Floral

2009-05-25T07:00:00.000-07:00

Recipe:
SU! CS: Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss & White
SU! Stamp Set: Fifth Avenue Floral
SU! ink pads: Basic Brown, Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss & So Saffron
SU! 5/8" organza ribbon: Whisper White
SU! large oval punch

Image was colored with ink and the SU! small aqua painter.

Riding Hood Red Fifth Avenue Floral

2009-05-24T07:00:00.000-07:00

I used the Fifth Avenue Floral Stamp Set and Bella Rose DSP.
Colors used: Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip & Pink Pirouette.

Baja Breeze Fifth Avenue Floral

2009-05-23T07:00:00.000-07:00

I'm lovin' the Fifth Avenue Floral Stamp Set and the Urban Oasis DSP!
Colors used: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Sarah Sand & Black

Flap Fold Cherries

2009-05-22T07:00:00.000-07:00

I'm loving the cherries on the SU! Rockability DSP. I got my inspiration HERE. I don't have the tiny magnets, so I had to improvise. I put 2 dimensionals on the bottom of the stamped cherries in the scalloped circle punch. This holds the top flap closed.Recipe:
SU! CS: Real Red, Celery, Black & White
SU! DSP: Rockability
SU! punches: circle punches, sccalloped circle & Scallop Edge
SU! stamp sets: Tart & Tangy and Goody-Goody Gum Drops
SU! markers: Real Red & Celery
SU! stamp pad: Basic Black

Pizza Box With A Cherry On Top

2009-05-21T07:45:00.000-07:00

I love these cherries from the Hello Kitty Greetings Cricut Cartridge!!! I found this cool glitter paper at Target. It comes in many different colors!! It's so shiny!! And FUN!!!

I found a tutorial how to make the Pizza Box HERE on Rachel's blog. She's got great photos and great directions too!

I used SU! Real Red, Celery & Black CS and SU! Rockability DSP.

Hello Kitty's Cherries

2009-05-20T21:38:00.000-07:00

This is another cute image from the Hello Kitty Greetings Cricut Cartridge. I think it coordinates well with the cherries on the Designer Series Paper. All CS, ribbon and DSP is Stampin' Up. The stamp is also Stampin' Up. It's found in the Stem Sayings set.

Hello Kitty Birthday

2009-05-20T21:31:00.000-07:00

I love the Hello Kitty Greetings Cricut Cartridge! There are so many cute images, like this cute cat holding a flower. All the CS is Stampin' Up. It works great in the Cricut. I love my Cricut!!!

New Stamp Set

2009-05-20T13:00:00.000-07:00

Thanks Michelle!!I love it!!! It's called Fifth Avenue Floral.
I can't wait to start playing with it!
I'll be posting ideas soon using this set.

Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Folder

2009-05-19T13:09:00.000-07:00

I love the Manhattan Flower Textured Folder!!!

Recipe:
SU! DSP: Bella Rose

SU! Textured Impression: Manhattan Flower
SU! 5/8" organza ribbon: Whisper White
SU! CW: Whisper White & Riding Hood Red
SU! stamp set: Short & Sweet
SU! sanding block
SU! oval punches

My First Blog Award!

2009-05-18T10:40:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to have received this blog award from ROSE! She gave me The Lemonade Stand Award for showing great attitude and gratitude. Thank's Rose!! The next day I received another one from AIMEE! Thanks so much!!! Now I get to share this fun award with other bloggers that have show great attitude and gratitude. They have all shared many great tips, ideas and files. Thank You!!!
Click on the names below to view the blogs...
CINDY
ANGIE
JOSEE
PATTI
MARY
ELEANOR
ROBYN
LINDSAY

The nominated have been awesome bloggers that I feel have great attitude and have shared so much. All have inspired me in my blogging and crafting endeavor! So, cheers to you! Now it's your turn to share..have fun!

The rules of the award (To pick up the Lemonade Stand Award):
- Comment on this blog.- Cut and paste the award logo and use it in your own blog.
- Nominate 5 to 10 blogs you feel show great attitude and gratitude.
- Link to your nominees within your blog post.
- Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received the award.
- Link back to the person who gave you the award to show your appreciation.

Bella Rose meets Manhattan Flower

2009-05-14T20:23:00.000-07:00

I love the Stampin' Up! Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Folder!!!I made this card for my cousin. Her wedding is this weekend.

Recipe:
SU! CS: Riding hood Red
SU! Vellum CS
SU! DSP: Bella Rose
SU! die: Beautiful Butterflies
SU! Textured Impression: Manhattan Flower
SU! 5/8" organza ribbon: Whisper White
SU! dimensionals
SU! Congratulations stamp
SU! Craft Stamp Pad: White
adhesive jewels

Bella Rose Covered Gifts

2009-05-12T20:21:00.001-07:00

I'm going out to lunch with a good friend tomorrow and I wanted to bring a little gift. I covered a tin of tea and a Protein Bar.

Recipe:
SU! CS: Kiwi Kiss & Riding Hood Red
SU! DSP: Bella Rose
SU! Die: Beautiful Butterflies
adhesive jewels

Tea is from: Cuppa Tea With Me

Treat Holders

2009-05-08T21:56:00.000-07:00

I learned how to make these cute treat holders at Michelle's Stamp Meeting.
The box is made with one sheet of 8.5 x 11 card stock and some scraps.

Recipe (green):

SU! Card Stock: Green Galore, Apricot Appeal & Whisper White
SU! stamp set: Cheep Talk
SU! DSP: Rainbow Sherbet
SU! punches: Scallop Circle, Scallop Edge & circles
SU! small cello bag
SU! 1/4" grosgrain ribbon: Apricot Appeal

Recipe (pink):
SU! Card Stock: Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie & Chocolate Chip
SU! Stamp Set: Always
SU! Wheel: Always in Bloom
SU! DSP: Sweet Always
SU! punches: Scallop Circle, Scallop Edge & circles
SU! medium cello bag
SU! 5/8" grosgrain ribbon: Chocolate Chip
SU! Designer Brads: Filigree

Corie's Soda Bottle Tag

2009-05-07T12:46:00.000-07:00

I had some friends over for tea this morning. Corie brought me this darling bottle of soda. Isn't it cute?!!I love the Chunky Glitter on the cherry!! :)

Pocket Cards

2009-05-05T07:00:00.000-07:00

Richard Garay created the template for these fun cards!
They are so much fun to make!!
They have two pockets, one for a note and one for a gift card.

This birthday card was made at a stamping event in Santa Clarita.

Recipe:
SU! CS: Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip & Whisper White
SU! DSP: Sweet Always
SU! Stamp Set: Wagon Full of Fun (mini catalog)
SU! 5/8" grosgrain ribbon: Regal Rose
SU! ink: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, & Pumpkin Pie
SU! punch: Scallop Edge

I made this card for Shannon's baby shower.
I added a gift card to Babies R Us.

Recipe:

SU! CS: Pretty In Pink
SU! DSP: Bella Rose
SU! Stamp Set: Fun & Fast, Curvy Verses
SU! Satin Ribbon: Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla
SU! ink: Basic Gray
SU! punches: Scallop Edge, Scallop Circle, circle punches

Here's Richard's template. Now you can make one too!

Mother's Day Kit Mini Album Tutorial

2009-05-04T13:40:00.000-07:00

Kits are being mailed out today. I only have a few left.
$15.00 (+shipping) for the Mother's Day Mini Album Kit and the Mother's Day Card Kit.
I have a few spots available for classes on May 6th.

Contact me today to order your kit or to addend Stamp Camp.

These are the pieces included in your Mini Scrapbook Kit.

1. Attach 5x5 piece of Designer Series paper to front cover.

2. Add 5x5 piece of Designer Series paper to page 1.

3. Add 2x5 strip of Designer Series paper to page 1.

4. Tape green 5x5 piece into pocket on page 2.

5. Add 2x5 strip of Designer Series paper to page 3.

6. Add 5x5 Designer Series paper to page 5.

7. Tape green 5x5 piece into pocket on page 6.

8. Decorate your album with the adhesive die-cuts.
Use the extra pieces of card stock for journaling or attach photos to them. These can be stored in the pockets.

There are so many different ways to decorate your album.
This is how I chose to decorate mine.

Mother's Day Kit Card Tutorial

2009-05-04T13:24:00.000-07:00

These are the pieces included in the card kit.

1. Do not put tape on all of the yellow piece, only on the top.

2. Attach yellow strip to the bottom of card.

3. Attach strip of Designer Series Paper.

4. Wrap ribbon around card. Tie 2 knots.

5. Peal paper backing off the back of large white flower.
6. Attach the large white flower.
7. Attach the small yellow flower.

8. Attach the pearl.
You are done!

Kid's Camp- Mini-Scrapbook for Mother's Day

2009-05-01T16:45:00.000-07:00

Kids love to create. This is a great class for them to show off their creativity and make a great gift for Mom or Grandma! Kids will create a mini scrapbook and this card! Contact me to sign up or to order a kit.

Kid's Class Added By Request:
Wednesday, May 6th
3:30-5:00pm
$15.00 ($10.00 for each sibling)
Class space is limited, please contact me ASAP if your child can attend.

Mother's Day Stamp Camp

2009-04-28T20:35:00.001-07:00

You can create this adorable mini album and a matching card.

A great gift for Mom, Grandma or a friend.

Date: Wednesday, May 6th

Time: 7:00pm
Place: my house, Saugus
Cost: $15.00
* order 2 for $25.00*

Space is limited, you need to register on or before May 5th.

Yes, you may register a friend.

2009-04-25T00:05:00.000-07:00

Tent Card- Vertical

Recipe:

SU! CS: So Saffron
SU! DSP: Delicate Dots
SU! ink: Basic Gray
SU! stamp set: Goody-Goody Gumdrops
SU! punches: 3/4" circle & 1" circle
SU! Bigz die: Beautiful Butterflies

Click HERE to see the tutorial on how to make a vertical tent card.

Tent Card - Vertical (tutorial)

2009-04-25T00:02:00.001-07:00

1. use half a sheet of card stock measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2
*optional* cut 1" off on the bottom if you want it to fit in an A2 envelope

2. score on all dotted lines

3. fold in half on dotted line A (mountain fold), now open

4. fold B (valley fold)

5. fold C & D (mountain fold)

6. fold bottom half of A (valley fold)

7. stamp & embellish

Tent Card - Horizontal (tutorial)

2009-04-25T00:01:00.000-07:00

use half a sheet of card stock measuring 8 ½ x 5 ½.

score on all dotted lines

fold in half on dotted line A (mountain fold), now open

fold B (valley fold)

fold E & F (valley fold)

fold C & D (mountain fold)

fold together

8. Stamp and embellish...

Teri's Easter Name Cards

2009-04-12T10:04:00.001-07:00

My friend called me at 5:00 last night and asked me if I could make name cards for her Easter Celebration. This is what I came up with in an hour...Recipe:
SU! Delicate Dots DSP
SU! Beautiful Butterflies Bigz die
SU! Scallop Edge punch
SU! CS: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Bashful Blue & Whisper White
SU! silver brads
Boxes from Dollar Tree

Kim's Bridal Shower

2009-04-03T17:22:00.001-07:00

This is the card for Kim. I used a FREE file from SVG Cuts.com, and cut the card with my Cricut and SCAL. Click HERE to get the FREE file.
Here's the "Advice For the Bride" book I made for Kim. Each guest will be able to give Kim some blissful advice.The book is was made with my Cricut and the Storybook cartridge.

Recipe:
SU CS: Kraft, Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, Celery, & Very Vanilla
SU ink: Basic Brown
SU stamp sets: To Have and to Hold, Love You Much, & Congrats
SU ribbon

Cheep Talk 3x3 cards

2009-03-19T08:56:00.001-07:00

Cheep Talk is a fun set to use on 3x3 cards. I made coordinating envelopes and a candy holder too. Candy holder instructions by Andrea Walford are found here
Recipe:
SU! stamp sets: Cheep Talk, Curvy Verses & Flight of the Butterfly
SU! CS: Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Summer Sun & Whisper White
SU! ink: Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point & Kiwi Kiss
SU! Craft ink: Certainly Celery, Summer Sun & White
SU! DSP: Good Morning Sunshine
SU! On Board: So Tweet
SU! punches: Scallop punch, Scallop circle & circle punches

Kim's Bridal Shower

2009-03-06T14:15:00.001-08:00

I'm done! These are Kim's shower invitations. I've been making party invitations all week. I made 50 for Elena's 18th birthday party. 25 for Nena's baby shower. And 40 for Kim's bridal shower. I'm gonna take a little break, then it's back to party planning :)

Recipe-
SU! CS: Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip & Whisper White
SU! ink: Certainly Celery, Basic brown & Riding Hood Red
SU! stamp sets: Love You Much and To Have & To Hold
SU! Jumbo Wheel: So Swirly
SU! markers: So Saffron, Blender pen
SU! punches: large & small circles and scallop circle