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Wednesday, December 30, 2009

iPICKS, Week 59

I'm still out of town, and still running behind when it comes to my poor neglected blog. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas! I survived the blizzard that hit the Omaha area, enjoyed my time with my mom and family, but looking forward to heading home to Phoenix tomorrow. I'm missin' my husband and kids like crazy! Week 59 iPICKS should have been posted Sunday evening 12/27. Better late than never!

Welcome to iPICKS where I post a selection of my favorite Stampin' Up! cards and projects by other talented stamping artists. There's no formal rules or guidelines ... just inspiring projects that catch my eye, clever ideas, and exceptional designs. These are projects that inspire me and I hope they inspire you too! Please click on each link to go directly to the artist's blog for more information about the artist and their project.


iPICKS for Week 59 ...

Monday, December 21, 2009

iPICKS, Week 58

Welcome to iPICKS where I post a selection of my favorite Stampin' Up! cards and projects by other talented stamping artists. There's no formal rules or guidelines ... just inspiring projects that catch my eye, clever ideas, and exceptional designs. These are projects that inspire me and I hope they inspire you too! Please click on each link to go directly to the artist's blog for more information about the artist and their project.

iPICKS for Week 58 ...

Friday, December 18, 2009

iPICKS CATCH UP ... Week 56 and 57

My mom's surgery went very well, and her recovery is moving along. I am still in Omaha helping to care for her and waiting on the pathology report that will tell us the grade of cancer and determine future treatment. I have my laptop with me and have had some time to find some wonderful iPICKS during the last two weeks I've been away from home, stamping and blogging!

Welcome to iPICKS where I post a selection of my favorite Stampin' Up! cards and projects by other talented stamping artists. There's no formal rules or guidelines ... just inspiring projects that catch my eye, clever ideas, and exceptional designs. These are projects that inspire me and I hope they inspire you too! Please click on each link to go directly to the artist's blog for more information about the artist and their project.

iPICKS for Week 56 and 57 ...
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Monday, December 7, 2009

WHILE I'M AWAY .........

Just a quick post to let you know that I won't be blogging for awhile. I'm heading to Omaha this week for my mom's brain surgery, and don't know when I'll be returning home. Thank you for your prayers and words and encouragement ... they mean so much during this horrific time.

Please continue to check out Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketches while I'm away, and continue shopping at my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator website.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

iPICKS, Week 55

Welcome to iPICKS where I post a selection of my favorite Stampin' Up! cards and projects by other talented stamping artists. There's no formal rules or guidelines ... just inspiring projects that catch my eye, clever ideas, and exceptional designs. These are projects that inspire me and I hope they inspire you too! Please click on each link to go directly to the artist's blog for more information about the artist and their project.

iPICKS for Week 55 ...

FILL THE SEASON WITH SMILES

Karen Giron has created another challenging sketch this week with Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #46! Notice how I can't seem to play by the rules and flipped mine? I also couldn't bear placing my circle to the left of the large panel either ... just had to center it! When I first started playing along with sketches years ago, I felt like I had to take the sketch so literally, but eventually learned that a sketch is something to be inspired by and to use as a guide or starting point.

I'd love to see how this sketch inspires you! For more inspiration, visit the Sweet Sunday Stampers:

Jen Tapler, Karen Motz, Laura Fredrickson, Lynn Put, Sarah-Jane Kale', and Vicki Burdick.

RECIPE
Images: Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit
Paper:
Designer Paper and Textured Old Olive and Chocolate Chip Cardstock from Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit

Embellishments:
Red Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads, Self-Adhesive Die Cuts from Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit

Tools: Circle Cutter
Supplies:
Stampin' Dimensionals

Saturday, November 28, 2009

SOME RAKS, PHOENIX REGIONALS ...

It wasn't until last night that I realized an error in my last post about the Stampin' Up! Holiday Extravaganza Sale. The far right column that should show the bargain sale price doesn't show up! I don't know how to fix it so PLEASE go to my Stampin' Up! demonstrator website, click on "SHOP NOW", then "ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA" to see the real deals! Sale ends Nov. 30, so hurry!

Is anyone attending Regional Convention here in Phoenix, January 9? I am !!!! Please leave a comment if you're attending!

Here is a beautiful collection of RAKs I've received offering support through my mom's brain cancer diagnosis, and some "just for fun" cards too. Many of you have been praying for my mom, and leaving words of encouragement and support here on my blog ... THANK YOU !!!! Mom will be having surgery on Dec. 10 to remove the brain tumor. I'll be going to Omaha to be with her that week.

by Karen Laub ...
by Karen Motz ...
by Pam Speidel ...
by Silke Ledlow ...
by Wendy Bond ...
by Sandy Braddock ...

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA

For one week only, November 23-30, Stampin' Up! is offering amazing discounts--up to 50 percent off--on over 40 products and product bundles! See below for complete offering, and order by going to my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Website, then click on "SHOP NOW", then "ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA".

Product Offering:

Item

Description

Regular Price

Discounted Price

120280

Framed with Love Bundle

  • Framed with Love stamp set
  • Full Heart punch

$43.90

$21.95

120281

Thank You Kindly Bundle

  • Thank You Kindly stamp set
  • Scallop Edge punch

$29.90

$14.95





120282

Animal Crackers Bundle

  • Animal Crackers stamp set
  • Star Designer brads

$25.90

$12.95

120283

Corduroy Button Bundle

  • Kraft Corduroy buttons
  • Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons
  • Summer Sun Corduroy buttons
  • Basic Gray Corduroy buttons
  • Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

$49.75

$24.88

120284

Game Night Bundle

  • Card Games stamp set
  • Game Night stamp set

$40.90

$20.45

120285

Four Square Bundle

  • Four Square stamp set
  • Scallop Square punch

$30.90

$15.45

120286

Heart to Heart Bundle

  • Love You Much stamp set
  • Heart to Heart punch
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

$49.85

$24.93

120310

Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish)

  • Te Quiero Mucho stamp set
  • Heart to Heart punch
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

$49.85

$24.93

120311

Heart to Heart Bundle (French)

  • J't'aime beaucoup stamp set
  • Heart to Heart punch
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

$49.85

$24.93

120287

Chipboard Letter Bundle

  • On Board Timeless Type
  • On Board Loads of Letters

$25.90

$12.95

120288

Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle

  • Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
  • Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon

$17.90

$10.74

120289

Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle*

  • Best Wishes & More stamp set
  • Eight Great Greetings stamp set
  • On a Pedestal stamp set
  • Earth Elements Stampin' Spots
  • Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
  • Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
  • Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Flower Designer brads

$127.70

$76.62

120290

Build-A-Brad Bundle

  • Calendar Alphabet stamp set
  • Pewter Build-A-Brad
  • Antique Brass Build-A-Brad

$40.85

$24.51

120291

Enjoy Every Moment Bundle

  • Enjoy Every Moment stamp set
  • Circle Designer brads
  • Flower Designer brads

$43.85

$26.31

120312

Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French)

  • Profiter de chaque instant stamp set
  • Circle Designer brads
  • Flower Designer brads

$43.85

$26.31

120292

Cheep Talk Bundle

  • Cheep Talk stamp set
  • Note cards
  • Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons

$42.85

$25.71

120293

Sock Monkey Bundle

  • Sock Monkey stamp set
  • Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
  • Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

$58.85

$35.31

120313

Sock Monkey Bundle (French)

  • Sing-chaussette stamp set
  • Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
  • Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

$58.85

$35.31

120294

Alphabet Bundle

  • Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set
  • Lovely Letters stamp set

$87.90

$52.74

120295

Simply Said Bundle

  • Simply Said stamp set
  • Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Full Heart punch

$52.85

$31.71

120314

Simply Said Bundle (French)

  • Amitié stamp set
  • Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Full Heart punch

$52.85

$31.71

120296

On Board Bundle

  • On Board So Tweet
  • On Board Batch of Blooms
  • On Board Essentials

$42.85

$25.71

120927

Christmas Décor Bundle #1

  • Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red)
  • Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
  • Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

$74.85

$44.91

120298

Christmas Décor Bundle #2

  • Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red)
  • Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
  • Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

$74.85

$44.91

120299

Christmas Décor Bundle #3

  • Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red)
  • Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
  • Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

$74.85

$44.91

120300

For All You Do Bundle

  • For All You Do stamp set
  • 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$36.90

$25.83

120315

For All You Do Bundle (French)

  • Merci pour tout stamp set
  • 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$36.90

$25.83

120316

For All You Do Bundle (Spanish)

  • Por todo lo que haces stamp set
  • 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$36.90

$25.83

120301

Striped Ribbon Bundle

  • Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

$47.73

$33.41

120302

Bling Bundle

  • Sticky Pages
  • Sticky Cuts Sweet
  • Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter
  • Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter

$43.80

$30.66

120303

Fresh-Cut Bundle

  • Fresh Cuts stamp set
  • Fresh-Cut Notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$37.85

$26.50

120317

Fresh-Cut Bundle (French)

  • Fraicheur exuise stamp set
  • Fresh-Cut Notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$37.85

$26.50

120304

Pendant Note Bundle

  • Pendant Park stamp set
  • Pendant notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$39.85

$27.90

120318

Pendant Note Bundle (French)

  • Adorable parc stamp set
  • Pendant notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$39.85

$27.90

120319

Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish)

  • Un dia en el parque stamp set
  • Pendant notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$39.85

$27.90

120305

Sporting Bundle #1

  • Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements
  • Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements

$67.90

$47.54

120306

Sporting Bundle #2

  • Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements
  • Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements

$67.90

$47.54

120307

Sporting Bundle #3

  • Large Black Sporting Décor Elements
  • Black Just Sports Décor Elements

$67.90

$47.54

114864

Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements

$39.95

$27.97

114863

Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements

$39.95

$27.97

112534

5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$7.95

$5.57

112533

5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$6.95

$4.87

112081

Scallop Square punch

$15.95

$11.17

113693

Full Heart punch

$15.95

$11.17

113694

Heart to Heart punch

$15.95

$11.17

112091

Scallop Edge punch

$15.95

$11.17

112571

Circle Designer brads

$5.95

$4.17

112579

Flower Designer brads

$5.95

$4.17

112572

Star Designer brads

$5.95

$4.17

114785

Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements

$39.95

$27.97

114786

Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements

$69.95

$48.97

114791

Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements

$39.95

$27.97

114792

Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements

$64.95

$45.47

*This bundle is only available while supplies last.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

iPICKS, Week 54

Welcome to iPICKS where I post a selection of my favorite Stampin' Up! cards and projects by other talented stamping artists. There's no formal rules or guidelines ... just inspiring projects that catch my eye, clever ideas, and exceptional designs. These are projects that inspire me and I hope they inspire you too! Please click on each link to go directly to the artist's blog for more information about the artist and their project.

iPICKS for Week 54 ...

SIMPLE SEASONAL SWEET SUNDAY

When I saw Donna Centamore use only the head of the Simple Seasonal Thanks snowman image in this card, I knew I had to try! Karen Giron's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #45 was the perfect opportunity!

You're invited to play along with Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch! Be sure to link your creation back to Karen's SSSC45 post! Find more sketch inspiration from the rest of the Sweet Sunday Stampers ...
Jennifer Tapler, Karen Motz,
Lynn Put, Sarah-Jane Kale', Vicki Burdick, Laura Fredrickson
RECIPE
Stamps: Simple Seasonal Thanks and Four the Holidays ('09 Holiday Mini Catalog)
Paper: Holiday Lounge DP, Ruby Red and Whisper White CS
Ink: Taken With Teal, Ruby Red, and Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Markers, Ruby Red Classic Ink Pad, Jet Black Staz-On
Tools: Scallop Border Punch, Circle Cutter
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals

Monday, November 16, 2009

UPDATE on MOM

So many of you have been asking about my mom ... THANK YOU for your words of encouragement, concern, and most of all, your prayers. My mom has been diagnosed with brain cancer. They will be surgically removing the tumor, followed by radiation treatments. Without going in to alot of detail, there's alot to be hopeful for! It's just a slow process, and we are currently waiting for surgery to be scheduled. I would very much appreciate your continued prayers for my mom (Carol Ann) and our entire family.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

iPICKS, Week 53

Welcome to iPICKS where I post a selection of my favorite Stampin' Up! cards and projects by other talented stamping artists. There's no formal rules or guidelines ... just inspiring projects that catch my eye, clever ideas, and exceptional designs. These are projects that inspire me and I hope they inspire you too! Please click on each link to go directly to the artist's blog for more information about the artist and their project.

iPICKS for Week 53 ...

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SWEET SUNDAY CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS

Here I go taking the easy way out again by using a Stampin' Up! Simply Scrappin' Kit! I've used contents from the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit for this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #44.

Won't you play along with this fantastic sketch?! Be sure to link your creation back to Karen's SSSC44 post! Find more sketch inspiration from the rest of the Sweet Sunday Stampers ...
Jennifer Tapler, Karen Motz,
Lynn Put, Sarah-Jane Kale', Vicki Burdick, Laura Fredrickson
RECIPE
Images:
Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit

Paper:
DP and Chocolate Chip Textured CS from Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit, Slivers of Old Olive and Real Red CS for button "thread"

Embellishments:
Real Red and Old Olive Playground Designer Buttons, Old Olive Mistletoe 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon

Tools:
Circle Cutter

Supplies:
Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Sunday, November 8, 2009

iPICKS, Week 52

Welcome to iPICKS where I post a selection of my favorite Stampin' Up! cards and projects by other talented stamping artists. There's no formal rules or guidelines ... just inspiring projects that catch my eye, clever ideas, and exceptional designs. These are projects that inspire me and I hope they inspire you too! Please click on each link to go directly to the artist's blog for more information about the artist and their project.
iPICKS for Week 52 ...
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SWEET SUNDAY CAT TAILS

I've seen other stampers make cat tails with the Horizontal Slot Punch and Inspired by Nature grass image, and knew I had to try it! Living in the Arizona desert for the past 25 years, it's been a long time since I've seen real cat tails. I used Sweet Sunday Sketch #43 to make this masculine card for John's uncle who is in the hospital. The sun/moon was created using the Reverse Masking Technique ... punch a 1 3/4" circle out of a scratch piece of cardstock and use the negative as a template to sponge the inside of the circle with More Mustard ink.

Find more sketch inspiration from the rest of the Sweet Sunday Stampers ...
Jennifer Tapler, Karen Motz, Lynn Put
, Sarah-Jane Kale', Vicki BurdickRECIPE
Stamps: Inspired by Nature, Kind & Caring Thoughts
Paper: Autumn Traditions DP, Always Artichoke, More Mustard, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Always Artichoke, More Mustard, and Soft Suede Classic
Embellishments: Always Artichoke Brads
Tools: Horizontal Slot Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals, Sponge