Spookalicious Totally Cards Tuesday

I have been doing a little stamping and it's so much fun! My Totally Cards Tuesday classes are all lined up to the end of the year, so I figure I need some cards to teach. I am not a huge Halloween lover, but I did fall in love with the art in TAC's Spookalicious. This little owl is from the set. The sentiment is from a new level a hostess set from The Angel Company. September Totally Cards Tuesday will feature cards made with Spookalicious.
Other supplies used to make this card include:
TACs Brown and Kraft Cardstock as well as Miss Moxie Cardstock. Miss Moxie SWIC pattern paper. The circle stamp is from Glitter Gobblins. I used another SU! edge punch and corner punch on this card. The ribbon is Offray, not sure where I got it. The owl and circle are stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black and the sentiment is stamped in Rich Cocoa. I colored the little owl with Copics from TAC's new Color Caboodles, I believe the browns are from set G and the yellows are from set C.

A Wedding Card

I made this card for my mom. She had a wedding to go to yesterday. I took my inspiration from the invitation and used TAC's Growing Love, retired, and Trendy Greetings T2144. I colored the bride and flowers with my Copic Caboodles Markers from Set E, A and G PLUS B0000 and C00. That awesome scallop border punch is SU! Thanks, Shar! ;) I used the corner punch for the first time on this card. I was intimidated by it, but it was a cinch and made this card more frilly and pretty.
Other supplies used to make this card include:
Bazzill Button
Kaiser Crystal Self Adhesive Gems
Score-Pal for the embossed layer
Paper Piercer
The gray cardstock is metallic, it's hard to tell in the picture. I have no idea who makes it. I got it from Xpedx when there was a store local.
Sheer gray ribbon.
Foam Adhesive from Confessions of a Ribbon

Addict...LOVING THIS STUFF.
I am also using and LOVING my Scotch ATG. TAC has the ATG in the newest Catalog and Inspiration Book. They are 100% worth it, especially for $39.98 as a hostess 1/2 price item!

Wanna host a catalog party or girls night out and score your ATG for just $39.98? Just email me and we can make plans!

A Shoebox Swap

I sometimes get together with JoAnn and Arlene to do a shoebox swap. This month I wanted a clean card that featured a new stamp set. This is what I came up with. It is not really complicated, but does a good job featuring the new product TAC has come out with. I used these products to make this card:
TACs The Places You'll Go stamp set T-3351, Color Caboodles Set A Copic Markers F-936 and Set A Cardstock V-350, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink S-1900, VersaMagic Perfect Plumeria Ink S-954, Kraft Cardstock V-244. Ribbon is from Hobby Lobby, too bad they don't carry that beautiful 3/8 inch satin any more :( and the clouds are colored with white PrismaColor Pencil.
Inside the cards says, "smell the flowers along the way." I took a picture of the inside, but it was an awful shot...you'll just have to imagine it. :p Thanks for stoppin' by!

Stamp of the Month July

Here is a clean and simple card that features TAC Stamp of the Month for July. Happily Grateful is just $10.95 until July 31st with a $30 purchase. If you love the set get it this month because that is a savings of $5! Other supplies used to make this card include:
More Mimi Soar with It Collection Paper V-855, and Cardstock B311, Copic Color Caboodles Set A F-936, Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper K-414, VersaMark Ink S-1179 and Adirondack Espresso Ink.
If you want to order Stamp of the Month or any other TAC product just email me.

sc279 Blossoms and Blessings

I just got new rubber on Saturday and it has been burnin' up waiting for me to come play! I started this morning early so I could play before the kids got up. This card was inspired by SplitcoastStampers Sketch Challenge 279. I love this layout and it surprised me! I don't usually do layers that partly overlap each other. It's not a way I naturally think. I am surprised and pleased with the results of the challenge. I used these TAC supplies to complete this card:
Blossoms & Blessings T3371
More Mimi Soar With It Collection Paper V855, Cardstock B311, and Ribbon B211
Scor-Pal F358 and Scor-Bug F361
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink S1900, Copic Color Caboodles Set A F936 and Set F 941.
Any of the supplies used can be ordered by simply emailing me.
Thank you for looking!

Hostess Club Card

We make a fun and special card when we get together for hostess club. The card and a template, with directions, then goes into a binder. That way, we have a sample and easy directions on how to make that type of card again in the future. This month we will make a shutter card. This card features TAC Hip Hop Fly With It Collection pattern paper, our brand new Copic Caboodles marker collections, and stamps from TAC's Wonder and Joy, Ordinary Greetings, and Bug of Fun.

I have included three views of my shutter card. The first is the card open completely. Isn't the shutter card a nice way to show off great pattern paper?

The second view is the card standing, closed from the front. The shutter folds completely flat and fits in a standard A2 envelope.

The third and last view is a close up on the main image. I colored this adorable boy with TAC's new Copic Color Caboodles markers. I love the new sets that TAC and Copic have teamed up to bring you! I usedColor Caboodles C for the jeans, hat, shirt, hair and bucket. I love the olive greens for the grass, they came from Color Caboodle F. Set A has shades of skin tones that I used to color the face, arms, knee and toes. Notice the jeans, grass and hat. The Copic Color Caboodles come with three shades of four different colors. They are the first Copic sets to include blendable shades of single colors. You need these blendable shades to get the effect you see here.

If you want to know more about the AWESOME new Color Caboodles OR if you are interested in a Color Caboodles Hostess Club, email me or stop in at my Open House on July 24th between 10 am and 1 pm. I will have all the great sets of Color Caboodles available for you to see in person! Want to know one more great thing about the Color Caboodles? There is yummy coordinating card stock available too! YUP! That's right. TAC continues to spend their time to save ours! Making cards just got so much easier!

Butterflies!

I saw the most beautiful butterfly in my garden yesterday. God makes the coolest stuff!
I have been planning and stamping class samples for my Totally Cards Tuesday class series. I want to have all my TCT card samples done for my Open House on July 24th. Here are two cards we will be making in my up coming So Long Summer class. Aren't those butterfly images beautiful?
The first card features Miss Moxie Soar With It Collection Designer Paper and cardstock and TAC's Trendy Greetings and Want to Fly Stamp Sets.
The second card features TAC's True beauty embossed with silver then colored with Copic markers from TAC's New Color Caboodles. The sentiment is from TAC's Thinking of You. The blue background is stamped with TAC's Victorian Elements with Palette Seascape ink. It's hard to see in the photo, but really it's a nice touch in real life.
If you want to make these cards PLUS two more, then email me to sign up for Totally Cards Tuesday in August. Here is more information about the Totally Cards Tuesday series:
Totally Cards Tuesday is the second Tuesday of every month. On Totally Cards Tuesday we will make 4 cards for $15. By request, I am offering additional cards for $2.50 each or $10 for a complete second set. Let's see how it works out. If you want to make more than one of any design, just let me know and I will cut extras for you.
The Themes for Totally Cards Tuesday are as follows:
July - Vintage Chic
August - So Long Summer
September - Spookalicious
October - Coffee For Me
November - White Christmas
December - Elegant and Inspirational

New Lower Prices!

I know, it's a little creepy...but cute too! I had to make an irreverent card for a swap I do every month. The sentiment might be kind of hard to read on your screen. It says 'What part of princess don't you understand?' I just love that sentiment...it's irreverent right?

Stamps are all retired. Sorry sucka! <--- Just practicing for the irreverent swap! ;)

However, that delicious background paper is not only still available, though me your friendly neighborhood Angel, BUT now it is at a NEW LOWER PRICE! You heard that right! Uptown Girl used to setcha back $6.95 for 36 8x8 sheets, but now it's just $5.95 for the same glorious 36 sheets. Want some? Just email me to order!
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Vintage Chic Totally Cards Tuesday!!

Here are samples for the first of my Totally Cards Tuesday Classes. Totally Cards Tuesday is the second Tuesday of every month. My goal is to get making cards again! I don't know about you...BUT I need to get back into the swing of making and sending some cards! I buy stamps and paper and ink and markers...but have not been making many cards. Let's change that together! On Totally Cards Tuesday we will make 4 cards for $15. By request, I am offering additional cards for $2.50 each or $10 for a complete second set. Let's see how it works out. If you want to make more than one of any design, just let me know and I will cut extras for you.
The Themes for Totally Cards Tuesday are as follows:
July - Vinatge Chic
August - So Long Summer
September - Spookalicious
October - Coffee For Me
November - White Christmas
December - Elegant and Inspirational

TAC 2010-11 Catalog and Inspiration Book

Hey Stampers! Long time no blog, I know! I am so excited to announce the release of TAC's newest catalog and inspiration book! Here are two sneak peeks for you. The first is a card I made today for a shoebox swap I am doing with a fellow Angel tomorrow. We are going to have a little seminar gathering of sorts to swap cards, do some business planning and make a few class samples. It is not too late for you to join us if you are an Angel on my team. Just email or call and let me know if you can be here tomorrow at 10am. The second sneak peek is the catalog cover. Isn't it pretty? I can not wait to get my copies! If you want your own copy of this catalog and inspiration book just let me know. I am offering a special: Order $30 from me from now til July 30th and receive your 2010-11 TAC Catalog and Inspiration Book PLUS a Gift With Purchase stamp set FREE.

Quick Mini-Class Tomorrow?

Anyone still need a Mother's Day and Father's Day card? I have these two cards all ready for a mini-class just in the nick of time for Mother's Day. Don't need a card for Mother's Day? That's ok! These cards are great for any occasion, we'll just change your sentiment! Let me know if you are interested in popping in for a class. I am offering the class tomorrow, Saturday May 8th, at 3pm. Call, email or post if you are interested in attending.

It's really hard to see in the picture, but the Father's Day

card has a cutout window in the front. The 'It's Your Day' circle

is on the inside of the card. If you don't need a Father's Day card, this would make a great masculine birthday card. The 'It's Your Day' stamp is from Birthday Wishes. I love Birthday Wishes, it's a great graphic word set that blends perfect with any images you have! You can get Birthday Wishes for 25% off now through June.

The Mother's Day card is a very soft feminine card that features Victorian Elements. I love Victorian Elements because of it's versatility. I used this great set for both the white background and the pink and green focal image.
You really need to see both of these cards in person, because the photos do not do justice. Hope you can pop in tomorrow! Hugs.

March Specials and April News and Notes

Happy Spring! I am looking forward to warmer weather, longer days, fresh air and a little spring cleaning. How about you? I thought that since my March News and Notes was late I would combine it with April. On top you will find the March specials and promotions, below is April. It's not to late to get any of the March Specials, just email me quick if you want to save on shipping. I have an order going in today or tomorrow and I can add yours too it, saving you some shipping cost.

FIRST A QUICK REMINDER! I have a mini class coming up QUICK. The dates for this event are your choice of Saturday March 27th at 11am OR Monday March 29th at 6pm. If you are interested in coming, let me know. I am offering this card and basket project for just $7. Spaces are already filling up so email me if you can come.

March - Celebrate Her:
Take a peek at the adorable 'Nesting Dolls' and touching 'S is for She' stamp sets featured this month by clicking the banner. Don't forget that March is the only month TAC will be offering the 1x3 jewelry supplies featured on Mischelle's Blog. This promotion also includes a kick buttowski BOGO offer on More Mimi Soar With It Collections. That means you get two beautiful double sided paper packs for the low price of $8.50.


March Stamp of the Month is adorable! It's also featured in the jewelry project on Mischelle's Blog, check it out here. Click the banner to see the whole set, details and some adorable card samples.


The March Vintage Set is so sweet! I love, love, love, love the Easter basket and egg image in this adorable Easter set! As usual, get it at a discount with your $30 order. Click the banner for more info and to see the entire set.


In April TAC's Stamp of the Month promotion will change. Instead of having an entirely new stamp set each month TAC will discount and feature a set from one of the current publications. April will feature Fanciful Vintage. With a $30 order you can get Fanciful Vintage for the special price of $14.95. If you have had your eye on this great set, April is the time to pick it up.


April Vintage Stamp Set is Rose Collage. I love this elegant set. Think Mother's Day! I can't wait to get mine.

Last Minute Mini Class Anyone?

I made these cute little projects last night for fun. When I was done I thought that maybe a few stampers might like a mini class. We would make this adorable little basket filled with jelly beans and the matching card. Class would be $7. I am thinking about Saturday March 27th at 11 am and/or Monday March 29th at 6 pm. Just email me if you are interested.
These projects feature Angelee SWIC Pattern Paper, and Card Stock, TAC's I Love Easter, and Tag Tidbits as well as Embellishments from the Ava Jar, Circle and Scallop Circle Punches, Kraft Card Stock.

Weekend Crop in Indianapolis

I spent a rockin' weekend with my sister, sister-in-law, and a great group of ladies from Kentucky and Indiana scrapbooking, stamping and stitching. Here is one of the layouts I made this weekend. It is my favorite of the four layouts I completed. This layout features TAC's Hemingway Soar with it Collection Pattern Papers, Card Stocks, and Ribbons. I also used Garden Mix Bitty Blossoms, and two retired TAC stamp sets, Sketched Bet and Soul Kisses.

Hogs and Kisses for a Friend

I started this card while ago while showing a friend how to use Copic markers. A few days later the image was still sitting on the table with a pink card and the yummy sheer dotted ribbon. My friend and fellow Angel Sandy Gordon was going to come visit so I needed to find something to work on while we visited. The card was just sitting there so I got to work. After two hours of pulling out other supplies and making a big mess I decided to take Sandy's simple advice. That is how this card came to be. As Sandy was walking out she told me to make sure that I blog it. She said it has been too long since I updated my blog. She was right all around. Here is my card. I used a pink card from my stash of big scraps some white and shimmery lavender card stock scraps, some Bazzil White Swiss Dot ribbon, a pencil eraser and VersaMagic Cloud White for the dots. The stamps are from last months Vintage Stamp Set 'Hogs and Kisses' and hello is from A Wittle Bug. The awesome border punch was a Fiscars super sale score from Michael's.