Yummy - Look whats coming....

A Stampin' Up! Cookie Press!! I made these fun shortbread cookies for tomorrows Christmas Card Class!!

This will be Available for purchase on 10/1

Happy Graduation!!

Our Son Eric is Graduating From Northwest Nazarene University this weekend, so I made him this cute little box to put part of his gift in! We are so very proud of him!!

Supplies Used...

Something to Celebrate Stamp Set

Red/White Bakers Twine

Large Silver Brad

Basic Black & Whisper White Card Stock

Matchbox Die and Big Shot

You make the Matchbox as you normally would to completion, then for the top of the hat, you will cut a square 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 , Pierce a whole in the center and put your tassle on with the brad!! I used sticky tape to put the whole thing together!!

The Open Sea....

In my humble opinion, Stampin' Up! came up with some amazing "Men Occasion" stamps in the summer mini!! I am so excited, since I am surrounded by all men in my life, I have been waiting for a long time! Anyway, that being said, I just love this new "The Open Sea" stamp set!

Supplies used...

The Open Sea Stamp Set
Crumb Cake, Early Espresso,and Bashful Blue Card Stock
Crumb Cake, Early Espresso & Not Quite Navy Stamp Pad
Not Quite Navy & Bashful Blue Watercolor Crayons
Aqua Painter
Stampin' Sponge
Vintage Brad

Postage Stamp Punch

Early Espresso/White Bakers Twine

Square Lattice Impressions Folder and Big Shot

Surfs Up...

Happy Birthday!!

A fun birthday card with a the new Summer Splash Stamp set from the summer mini catalog! There are so many cute new stamp sets....I can't wait for the big Idea Book and Catalog to come out in July!!

Supplies Used....

Summer Splash Stamp Set

Afterthoughts stamp set (Happy Birthday)
Sahara Sand Card Stock

Tempting Turquoise Card Stock

Whisper White Card Stock

Delightful Dafodil Card Stock

Delightful Dafodil, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzaz & Tempting Turquoise Markers

1 3/4 Circle Punch
Circle Cutter (2in Square)

Perfect Polka Dot Impression Folder & Big Shot

Stampin' Sponge w/ Tempting Turquoise and Pear Pizzaz Stamp Pads

White Bakers Twine

Strength and Hope.....

Strength and Hope is such a beautiful stamp set! What I love most about it, is that $2 from the purchase of each stamp will go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation!! What a great way to to support a wonderful cause!

Supplies used....

Strength and Hope Stamp Set (Click Here to purchase or for more information)
Crumb Cake Card Stock

Whisper White Card Stock

Botonical Gardens DSP (From Occasions Mini, you could use Lap of Luxery)

Pear Pizzaz Seam Binding Ribbon (item # 122330)

Pear Pizzaz Stamp Pad

Early Espresso

Vintage Brad

Flower Gardern Textured Impression Embossing Folder

Big Shot

Sanding Block

Friends.....

This is a great card to put is the mail to let a friend know you are thinking of them! I am just loving these Beveled Windoepanes. They work great with this Vintage Vogue set.

Supplies Used...

Vintage Vogue Stamp Set

Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel

Crumb Cake & Early Expresso Card Stock

Early Expresso Stamp Pad

Early Expresso Taffeta Ribbon

Beveled Windowpanes

Vintage Brads

Basic Pearls

Simple Bliss....

A little Simple Bliss. It is not to late to take advantage of the Sale-a-Bration special and get this fabulous set for free with any $50 order!!

Supplies Used...

Bliss Stamp Set

Tangerine Tango, Early Expresso and Whisper White Card Stock

Early Expresso Stamp Pad

Early Expresso Grosgrain Ribbon

Tangerine Tango Pom Pom Trim

Neutral Buttons

Natural Hemp

It's a Season of Friendship....

Spring is just around the corner!! As I looked out back, my daffodils have bloomed, and my trees have little buds on them...so exciting!! That inspired me to make a spring looking card today!!

Supplies Used.....

Season of Friendship Stamp Set

Crumb Cake, Pink Pirouette, and Whisper White Card Stocks

Pink Pirouette, Early Expresso, Pear Pizzazz and Marina Mist Stamp Pads

Basic Rhinestones

Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon

Natural Hemp

Scallop Square Bigz Die & Big Shot

Cutter Tool

Extreme Birthday fun.....

Okay, this is the mom of 3 boys in me coming out! I rarely get a chance to make kids Cards anymore now that me kids are grown, but do have a few couple young nieces and nephews to get my little fix here and there! I have a little nephew skateboards in competitions so I purchased this set back when it came out with him in mind!

Supplies Used....

Extreme Skateboard Stamp

Extreme Elements Stamp Set

Basic Black, Whisper White & Basic Gray Card Stock

Basic Black & Versa Mark Stamp Pads

Black and Silver emboss powder

Heat tool

cutter kit

Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon

Whisper White 1/8 taffeta ribbon (sponged w/black ink)

1 1/4 & 1 3/8 Circle Punches

Perfect Details Texture Plate & Big Shot

(Texture stamps are basic black ink stamped off)

A fun little lunchbox tin for an upcoming birthday! I love to put gift cards in these!!

They are quick and easy to make, and how a "WOW" statement to them!

Supplies used.....

Medallion Stamp

Curly Cute Stamp Set

Real Red & Basic Black Card Stock

Love Letter DSP

Real Red Taffeta Ribbon

Neutral Buttons

Natural Hemp

A birthday set with a vintage edge. Who can't use a new checkbook cover! The Bliss stamp set is one of my favorites right now.....I am sure that will change soon! Notice how the basic rhinestone fits perfectly into the center of the vintage brad, isn't that fun!

Supplies used.....

Bliss stamp set

Teeny tiny Whishes Stamp Set

Whisper White, Always Artichoke & Basic Black Card Stock

Basic black and Always Artichoke Stamp Pads

Always Artichoke Seem Binding Ribbon

Vintage Brads

Basic Rhinestones

Checkbook Cover

Coffee time.....

I wanted to use the Watercolor Wonder Crayons in my last class, so this is the card we ended up making. Simple design, but it was all about the technique!

Supplies Used...

Morning Cup Stamp Set

Jet Black Stazon

Chocolate Chip Stamp Pad

Chocolate Chip and Bashful Blue Card Stock

Watercolor Paper

Subtles & Neutrals Watercolor Wnder Crayons

Aqua Painter

Linen Thread

Perfect Polka Dot Impression Folder/Big Shot

Square Scallop Punch

Hello There....

One of my favorite thing to make with the Clear Card boxes(from Clearbags.com) are these treat holders! You just cut them in half! For all of the demonstrators ou there, the yummy taffy was ordered from the supply list! For all of my customers, you can try it at my March workshop!

Supplies Used...

Hello Again Stamp Set

Ice Cream Parlor DSP and Buttons (Sale-a-Bration)

Melon Mambo and Whisper White Card Stock

Tempting Turquoise Stamp Pad

Melon Mambo and Old Olive Markers

5/8'' Whisper White Satin Ribbon

1/8" Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon

Melon Mambo Pompoms

Hemp Twine

Curly Label XL Punch

Scallop Border Punch

1/16" Punch

St. Patricks Day Treat!!

A quick and easy treat to make! I just love stamps sthat coordinate with punches!!

I have a couple of different occasions to stamp St. Patricks day goodies this year, so this stamp
(Lucky Shamrock, $6.95) has gotten alot of use!

Supplies Used....

Lucky Shamrock Stamp
Wild Wasabi Stamp Pad
Whisper White, Certainly Celery & Wild Wasabi Card Stock
Certainly Celery grosgrain Ribbon

Linen Thread

Fabric Designer Buttons
Basic Rhinestones
1", 1 3/4", XL Scallop Circle Punches
1/16th Punch
Pillow Box Die/Big Shot
Thick Window Sheet

Happy Birthday.....

Big Shot Birthday Fun!!

I love bold, bright birthday cards! I think this fits right in the category! I brought out my big shot, and cut away!!

Supplies Used...

Afterthoughts Stamp Set (Level 1 Hostess Set)

Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red & Pear Pizzazz Card Stock

Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper

Chocolate Chip Stamp Pad

Neutral Designer Buttons

Pear Pizzaz Seam Binding Ribbon

Linen Thread

Big Shot

Movers & Shapers Curly Label Set

Little Leaves Sizzlit

Simple Flower Embosslits Die

A little Bliss for you....

This is a fun Vintage looking treat made with the Petal Cone Bigz Die! I have been having a lot of fun using this Die, set and Color combo! Now I just have to take my pictures at a better time of day or find a better place in my house, sorry!

Supplies used....

Bliss Stamp Set (Sale-a-Bration)

All Holidays Stamp Set (Happy Birthday)

Crumb Cake & Baja Breeze Stamp Pads

Crumb Cake & Whisper White Card Stock

Baja Breeze Seem Binding Ribbon

Vintage Brads

Basic Rhinestones

Mini Vintage Tags

Petal Cone Die

Vintage Wallpaper Impressions Folder

Big Shot

Paper-Piercing Tool

Getting Ready to go green...

For St. Patrick's Day!

I love stamping for St. Patrick's Day! It brings out the Irish in me! This is a great Stamp you purchase all by itself - Lucky Shamrock, only $6.95!! So this is my little gift box filled with Dark Chocolate covered Pretzels drizzled with green chocolate too, with a matching 4x4 card!!

Supplies used....

Lucky Shamrock Stamp

Old olive and Chocolate Chip Markers

Old Olive, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White Card Stock

1",1 3/4" & Extra large Scallop Circle Punches

Paper Piercing Tool

Stamping Sponge W/Chocolate Chip Stamp Pad

1/8" Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon

Perfect Polka Dot Impression Folder/Big Shot

Non-SU Chocolate Netting

Plane & Simple Birthday

This may be the first layout I learned almost 10 years ago, but I still use it! It works great with so many stamp sets! This is another fun "Guy Birthday" card using the Plane & Simple Stamp Set! It is a quick and easy card to make, which with busy schedules is very important!

Supplies Used...

Plane & Simple Stamp Set

Curly Cute Stamp Set

Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy & Sahara Sand Card Stock

Cherry Cobbler & Not Quite Navy Stamp Pad

Hemp Twine

Cutter kit

Springtine Vintage Big Designer Buttons

Cupcake fun!!

I made these cupcakes for dessert for my workshop tonight, they were so fun to make!

These toppers can be made for any event, I chose this design because it really matched the plates and napkins I am using!

Supplies used

Circle Circus Stamp Set

Words - Teeny Tiny Wishes &Fabulous Phrases Stamp Sets

Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Pear Pizzazz & Soft Suede card stock

Temping Turquoise Stamp Pad

Pear Pizzazz & Soft Suede Markers

1", 1 1/4, 1 3/8 and Scallop Circle Punches

Fancy Flower Punch

Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon

First Addition Thank You!

This is a great card that you can make when you need a card fast! This First Addition DSP is so fun, I love it as a background and it works great as a main focus too!!

Supplies used....

Silhouette Sentiments, Thank you (Hostess Set)

Basic Black Stamp Pad

First Addition DSP

Very Vanilla & Basic Black card stock

Mini Vintage tags

Neutral Buttons

Linen Thread

3/8" Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon

Cutter Kit

Birthday Bliss

This is such a fun little card! I have just loved my big shot lately!! The impression folders are my favorite, but this scallop square die adds so much to this simple card too! I saw this layout with a completely different design, and just fell in love with it!!

Supplies used....

Bliss Stamp Set (Sale-a-Bration Set)

Something to Celebrate (Hostess Set from Occasions Mini)

Crumb Cake,Marina Mist & Whisper White Cardstock

Crumb Cake & Marina Mist Stamp Pad

Basic Rhinestones

Mini Vintage Tags

Marina Mist 5/8" Satin Ribbon

Linen Thread

Cutter kit

Big Shot, with Scallop Square Die & Vintage Wallpaper Impression Folder

Paper Piercing Tool

Stamping Sponge

Let's Sale-a-Brate!!!

This card is a little busier than I usually do, but I was having fun with the
Sale-a-Bration Ice Cream Parlor DSP and Accents Pack! It is just bright and cheery!!

Supplies used...

Ice Cream Parlor Sale-a-Bration Pack
Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo & Pear Pizzaz Cardstock
Designer Big Buttons
Linen Thread
Whisper White Satin Ribbon
Scallop Circle and Border Punches
Oval Punch
Crimper

It is always a challenge to come up with a card for a man for me! i don't know why, I have 3 grown sons and a husband, I should have plenty of practice!

Anyway, I was thrilled when I saw this stamp set, Plane & Simple...I just love it, I had to get it right away!

Supplies Used...

Plane & Simple Stamp Set

Always Artichoke, Night of Navy, Crumb Cake & Soft Suede Card Stock

Night of navy & Always Artichoke Stam Pads

Backrounds #1 Texturz Plates & Big Shot

Cutter Kit

Hemp Twine

Antique Brads

Stamping Sponge

Happy Valentines Day Everyone!!

Were Good Together

This will be my las Valentine sample, but I know some of you are searching sites, looking for that perfect card to make your loved one at the last minute, so I thought I would add one last Valentine...I think it is cute!

Supplies Used....

Filled with Love Stamp Set

Real Read Stamp Pad

Real Red DSP (Bold Paper Stack)1Real Red and Whisper White Cardstock

Read Red Taffeta Ribbon

Linen Thread

1" & 1 1/4" Circle Punch

2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch

Heart Punch

White Cigno Gel Pen

Top Note Bigz Die

Vintage Wallpaper Impressions Folder

Big Shot

Bitty Buttons

Happy Birthday....

Today we celebrated my sister Jeanne's 50th birthday! It is always such a fun time to get together with family. This is my first time using the Beveled Windowpanes...they are neat!

Supplies Used...

Nature Walk Stamp Set

Something to celebrate stamp set (hostess set)

Pear Pizzazz and So Saffron Markers

Soft Suede Stamp Pad

Pear Pizzaz, So Saffron & Whisper White Cardstock

Pear Pizzaz Seam Binding Ribbon

Beveled Windowpane
Cutter Kit

A fun Valentine treat...

This is a quick and easy valentine treat! You can use any flat bags, these are about 3 3/4 x 5. You fold up the bottom of the bag, adhere DSP and then hold it all together with brads! (I hope that makes since.) That forms an extra pocket, so you have 2 places to put your goodies!!
Supplies Used....

Filled With Love Stamp Set
Real Red & Basic Black Stamp Pad
Whisper White Card Stock
Real Red DSP (Bold Paper Stack)
Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit
Big Shot
Heart Punch
Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon
5/16 White Brads
Bags

Be My Valentine....

This is a fun valentine for the non-frilly type! I just love this Be my Valentine Stamp, it is sold alone for only $8.95 in the Occasions Mini Catalog!

Supplies Used...

Be My Valentine Stamp

Fabulous Phrases Stamp Set (Love)

Real Red and Basic Black Stamp Pads

Crumb Cake, Whisper White & Basic Black Card Stock

Real Red DSP (Bold Brights Paper Stack)

News Print DSP

Crimper

Linen Thread

Small Heart Punch

Scallop Border Punch

Cutter Kit (Rough Up the Edges)

Valentine treat for you....

A fun way to show a little love!!

This is a fun little treat, that you can change up for any occasion!! The base is a 2-4-6-8 box, then you just pinch it together at the top and tie with a bow!!

Supplies used...

XOXO Stamp Set

Pretty in Pink DSP (from Subtles Paper Stack)

Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo & Whisper White Card Stock

Pretty in Pink & Melon Mambo Stamp Pads

Medium Window Sheet

2-way Glue Pen

Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Sticky Strip

1 1/4, 1 3/8 & Scallop Circle Punches

Small Heart Punch

White Signo Gel Pen

Crop-a-Dile (to punch ribbon holes)

Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon

Pretty in Pink 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon

Melon Mambo Pompom Trim

A little Sale-a-Bration Bliss....

I have just loved getting back into my stamping room!! It has been far too long. This is one of the projects we made at my Stampin' Class last weekend! I was inspired by so many different ideas for this card. This Bliss Stamp set is only available for a limited time and is FREE with any $50 purchase. You can view the rest of the Sale-a-Bration Stamp Sets by clicking on the link to the left!

Supplies Used....

Bliss Stamp Set

Basic Black, Crumb Cake & Old Olive Stamp Pads

Basic Black, Crumb Cake & Whisper White

Old Olive DSP (From Bold Color Pack)

Big Shot

Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Sanding Block

Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon

Mini Vintage Tags

Basic Pearl Jewel Accents

Okay, so i'm still in Texas, I will be here about a week longer! The good news

is, I have a few stampin' supplies now, so I am hoping to get some stamping time in!!

But this is another fabulaous Stampin' Up Sample!! It is using a great Sale-a-Bration stamp set!! Click here to see the catalog!

Supplies Used.....

Stamps
• Punch Bunch Set*

Paper
• Melon Mambo Card Stock
• Old Olive Card Stock
• Peach Parfait Card Stock
• Whisper White Card Stock
• Daffodil Delight Textured Card Stock
• Ice Cream Parlor Designer Series Paper*

Ink
• Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad

Accessories
• Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter®
• Linen Thread
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• Crimper
• 1-1/4" Circle Punch
• 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch
• Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
• Mat Pack
• Paper-Piercing Tool
• Big Shot™
• Tasteful Trim Bigz™ XL Die

*Sale-A-Bration reward

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/juliagrenier/promotions

It's Sale-a- Bration time!!

January 25th through March 31st!

There are 3 great ways to earn free product!!


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Spend $50 or more and receive one free Sale-a-Bration product of your choice!



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Host a workshop of at least $300*, one free Sale-a-Bration product of your choice in addition to the generous hostess product.


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Join Stampin' Up! and get 15% off of your Starter Kit. Plus, you will get a bonus Bundle filled with over $50 in free products!

Garrett's Homecoming from Afghanistan

After a year of serving in Afghanistan, we feel entirely blessed to have our son home!

We wouldn't have missed this dayfor the world!

We are so proud of all of the 20th Engineers, Thank you for your service!

***

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the Lord "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust"

Psalm 91:1-2

Love the Stampin Up! Fabric....

Another Great idea from Stampin' Up.... This Fabulous Pincushion!!

Supplies Used....

Sweet Stitches Designer Fabric (6 inch Square)

Sweet Stitches Designer Buttons

Card Board

Polyester Fiber Filling

Glue Gun

Wide-mouth Canning Jar

Stick Pins

I will have a sample of this, at my next workshop!!

Love....

This is another great sample from Stampin' Up!! As most of you know we are in Texas for my sons homecoming from Afghanistan, so I am not stamping here, and enjoying the samples provided! The Designer Series Paper and Stamp set are from the "Filled with Love Promotion"!

When I get back, I am coming off my break, and will be stampin' and blogging again!

I am so excited!!

Supplies used...

Filled With Love Stamp Set

Preety in Pink, Real Red and Whisper With Card Stock

Love Patterns Designer Series Paper

Real Red and Old Olive Stamp Pads

Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon

Linen Thread

Bitty Buttons

Small Heart Punch

Scallop Border Punch

Filled with Love.....

This is an adorable sample straight from Stampin' Up!! Imagine the possibilities of fun things you could put in the box....I just love it!!

The supplies used...

Filled with Love Stamp Set

Pretty in Pink textured Card Stock

Love Patterns DSP

Whisper White Card Stock

Real Red Card Stock

Crumb Cake, Early Expresso and Real Red Stamp Pads

Old Olive Satin Ribbon

Itty Bitty Buttons

Basic Rhinestone Jewels

Stampin' Dimensionals

Aqua Painter

Full Heart Punch

Itty Bitty Punch Pack

Big Shot & Box Bigz #2 XL Die

White Thread and Needle or Sewing Machine for Stitches

Filled with Love Valentine Promotion!!

Valentines day is the second largest holiday for sending cards, and during the filled with love promotion, you can get an exclusive Package of Designer series Paper perfect for creating cards for family, friends and classmates and more!

Through January 24th, 2011 you will also receive a free package of Itty Bitty Buttons when you purchase the Filled with Love Bundle!

The Filled with Love Bundle includes the Love Stamp Set and Love Patterns Designer Series Paper!

Bundle Prices:

Wood Mounted Stamp Set - $32.90

Clear Stamps - $26.90 (acrylic blocks needed)