Fab Friday 179

Hi stampers!  Happy Friday!  Who's ready for Christmas?  I'm certainly not, lol!  There's never enough time for everything, especially Christmas crafting for me!  I had to make time for Fab Friday at least!  We have a sketch this week!

I took a few liberties on this one and this is what I came up with!

I kind of LOVE this one!  I'll be short on the details in lieu of more Christmas prep lol!  I did do a watercolor wash and then some stamping and splatters.

Make some time in your holiday to play along with us, ok!?

Happy stamping!

Don't You Forget About Me

Hi stampers!  Happy hump day!  I've not been posting as I haven't felt very good this week which is especially bad when you're trying to do ALL the things before Christmas!


My card today, comes to you partially from the Annual Catalog, which I feel we kind of forget about!   I'll be sharing some cards I made with Making Christmas Bright and some Holiday Catalog goodies over the next few days!  Dig those other sets out and use them before it's too late!!!!

 
Here, Perfectly Plaid Pairs so well with the star accents!  I also love my trees which I stamped in Garden Green and Mint Macaron!  I just think this is the cheeriest little card!

The full supply list can be found on my Bada-Bing Paper Crafting FB page!

Off to try to check off the rest of my Christmas list!  Wish me luck!

Happy stamping!

A Sweet Treat

Hi stampers!  Happy Thursday!  I finally have a different stamp set to share with you today.  I've been obsessed with The Night Before Christmas Suite (and still am) but I have a cute little project for you today that will come in handy!  You're gonna need these for teacher gifts and what not!  I whipped this up the other day for Ian's Occupational Therapist.  I like to give gift cards but they are SO boring, am I right?

Enter Stampin' Up!

All you need is our cute and pre-printed Pillow Boxes!  Add a little embellishment and they are the perfect gift card holder!  I used Yummy Christmas and Itty Bitty Christmas for a cute and fun package!

You can find all the details in my Fb group!

Happy stamping....and wrapping!

Can't Stop Won't Stop

Hi stampers!  Happy Wednesday!  I'm getting a late start blogging, this week has been bananas with appointment and swim lessons and music programs and more!  I have a few minutes while Ian is in OT so here I am!  Don't forget that today only is FREE SHIPPING with a $50 order!  I placed mine this morning!  Get yourself some goodies or wrap up your shopping for the crafty folks on your list or BOTH!

If you haven't grabbed any of the Night Before Christmas Suite, you really need to!  I just can't stop using it!  Today I have a card I copied from the catalog.  It is SO cute and so easy!  If you are looking for quick last minute Christmas cards, grab this DSP!  All I used was the DSP, the coordinating stamp set and a punch!  Easy peasy!  And all of the prints in this retro looking paper are fantastic!

I swear those lights actually look like they are glowing and I just want to go hang out in this tree lot with some hot cocoa!!!!

The supply list can be found in my group!

So what are you ordering today?

Memories & More....& More

Hi stampers!  Happy Tuesday!  I'm back today with another card from the Night Before Christmas Memories & More items!  Yesterday, I shared a rather simple card with you.  Today, I have a more complex card and THIS is what I love about these items!  You can make something very simple and very cute or something more involved like this card!

I threw a lot of stuff on here and I have to say I love the combo with Poppy Parade and Cherry Cobbler together which I didn't expect!  I added a small strip of the coordinating DSP for contrast.  My trees are fussy cut and I added some of the puff paint for snow!  That stuff is so fun and like magic when it puffs up!  I also really love that wooden element!  So fun!  A couple of snowflake sequins finish it off!  Seriously, so much stuff!  It's still a pretty simple card but I just love it, it's one of my favorites I've made in a while!

Have you tried the Memories & More items yet?  You really should!

You can order them tomorrow!  Spend $50 and you can get FREE shipping!

All the supplies used can be found on my FB group!

Happy stamping!

Very Merry Very Easy

Hi stampers!  Happy Monday, I hope today is a great start to a new week!  I have exciting news!  On Wednesday, Stampin' Up is having free shipping!  Wahoo!  I'll be ordering, will you?

If you need last minute Christmas cards, I have JUST the items for you to order!  Our Night Before Christmas Memories & More Card Pack and Night Before Christmas Memories & More Cards & Envelopes make the cutest and easiest cards!  You can just adhere the card pack cards onto the card bases and done!  There are stickers for accents and sentiments so you don't even need to stamp!  Just check out this jolly guy!

I mean, how stinking cute is this guy????  (What's not cute is the green ink all over my hands from my class yesterday, but oh well lol!)  I just am in love with him.  I did add a small sentiment I embossed from the Itty Bitty Christmas Stamp Set because it's just sweet and my favorite.  But seriously, if you are looking for some easy cards, this is IT!

They are also great for memory keeping as well!

Pick up a pack or two on Wednesday!



Happy stamping!

Fab Friday 178

Hi stampers!  Happy Friday!  I didn't post yesterday!  Life has been busy since we got back from the holiday and today was the first day I didn't have any appointments or really pressing to-dos so know what I did?  A whole lot of nothing :-)

But, I did put the finishing touches on today's card for Fab Friday!   I think it's a festive little color challenge!

This card didn't turn out as bold as I expected with the colors but I still like it!

I heat embossed in white and then watercolored.  This image is pretty detailed but also pretty easy to color.

I know it's a busy time of year, but I hope you can come stamp along with us!

Happy stamping!

You're Missing Out

Hi stampers!  Happy hump day!  I have a million things to do this week and it's flying by!  That means a quick card for today and what's quicker than My Paper Pumpkin?  If you're not getting this little crafty box each month, you're missing out!  Take these Christmas cards for example!  So cute and so easy!

If you're local to Tulsa, I have two spots available on Sunday at 1 to make the coordinating tags from the November kit!  It's $15 for 24 tags.  Think how impressed your friends and family will be when you wrap up their packages and tie on your hand made tag!

Also, don't forget to grab your favorite holiday items quick!  Some are even on sale with the end of year close out!  Check out my shopping link to see what you need!

Happy stamping!

Holly Jolly

Hi stampers!  Happy Tuesday!  I got the tree up last night but not decorated, it's something at least!  I think I need another tree for all our ornaments though, hehe!

On to another Christmas card!  I got the idea for this one from fellow demo Alisa Tilner.  The Stampin' Blends and this bundle were just made for each other as well as the Brick & Mortar Embossing Folder!

This guy is just so jolly!  And so fun to color!  Get him while you can!  December if flying by just like he'll do with Rudolph soon!

Supplies can be found in my FB group.

Happy stamping!

Christmas Gleaming

Hi stampers!  Happy Monday and happy December!  I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!  We went home and got to see our families and some friends and I had my 20th (how did that happen?) class reunion!  I didn't blog or anything and I'm kind of glad I just enjoyed our time away!  But now, I'm full on Christmas mode!  I can't believe there is less than a month to use up all my goodies from the Holiday Catalog, where does the time go?????  And let's not mention the 1000 other things on my to do list!

Anyway, here's a festive card with ornaments since I don't have my tree up yet :-)

I watercolored my ornaments and I think they are gorgeous with the gold embossing!  I also used a few of the Copper Elements and sponged Mint Macaron on the back of them for my greenery.  My gold accent is from the Christmastime Is Here Suite and I wasn't able to link it but that's where it's from.

Updated:  I had a lot of comments and questions about the coloring here so I did a little video.  Hope this is helpful.

Now off to hopefully clean up from unpacking and get the tree up!

Happy stamping!

Fab Friday 177

Hi stampers!  Happy Friday!  It's time for a new challenge over at Fab Friday!  It's a sketch this week!

This week has been stupid busy (and continues to be) so I went super simple, which is great with this sketch!  You can't go wrong, I don't think!

See, super simple but I think it's cute!  I guess I kind of phoned it in but this just goes to show, you always have time to play if you keep it simple!  Now go play along with us!

Happy stamping!

Online Extravaganza SALE

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Grab a present for the crafty person in your life....or you if you're that person ;-)

Christmas Rose

Hi stampers!  Happy Tuesday!  I'm back from Vegas and OnStage and back to the real world, I think! And I'm headache free!  I had a headache most of my time in Vegas, blah!  That's part of the reason I didn't share a lot from the event and my room had terrible cell service and internet!  I'm going to try to play catch up this week!  Also catching up with laundry but that's a whole other thing ;-)

Anyway, I'm sharing a card I FINALLY made with the Christmastime is Here Suite!  It's so gorgeous and the only thing I stamped here is the sentiment!  Talk about easy cards!  That gorgeous image is from the DSP and cut out with the dies!  I adhered it to my card panel and then carefully trimmed the edge off so that it fit onto the base.

Impress your friends and family with pretty cards and virtually no work!

Additionally, get ready for a sale tomorrow! For three days, get select merchandise for a discount during our Online Extravaganza!  Check back tomorrow for more details!

Off to do more laundry!

Happy stamping!

A Christmas Tree Case

Hi stampers!  Happy Thursday!  I'm getting ready to head to VEGAS for our Onstage event!  Hope to see some of you there!  I'm definitely looking forward to some warmer temperatures!  I'm in full on holiday mode and I can't believe I'm going to get to see the Occasions Catalog!  It all goes so fast!

Speaking of the Holiday Catalog, I HAD to case this card!  It's so simple and I so love it!

I love the Mint Macaron with all of the bolder colors and the accents of gold!  And I always love plaid and polka dots!  You can find the full supply list in my FB group.  I will say I miss the old supply list I used to have available here but I hope to have something like that around one day.  It's just going to take some time.  SU made some adjustments and I adjusted my budget :-)  So hang tight and check out the group in the meantime!

Happy stamping!

Gingham and Apples

Hi stampers!  Happy Wednesday!  I've switched gears back to a fall card today even though it's still freezing :-)

It took me a long time to get the Come To Gather DSP but I finally did and I'm so glad!  I just love this peacock gingham.  I also love the apples from Harvest Hellos so I used some Sponge Daubers to make a couple.  All you need to do for these is start with the lightest color and then add the darker one.  Circular motions work the best to blend well.

I just love all of these colors together!  You can find the full supply list in my FB group!

Happy stamping!

Country Christmas

Hi stampers!  Happy Tuesday!  I'm switching gears to a Christmas card today, specifically with snowflakes, because it went from 70+ to 20 some here the last two days.  And it snowed yesterday, in Oklahoma!  It wasn't a lot but there were flurries!

Anyway, I thought this cute Christmas card would be good to share.  I really love this one.  I love the combo of Poppy Parade and Coastal Cabana.  I also love the little touch of gingham with the snowflakes!  It looks a bit country, and I'm not mad about it!

I stamped my background and then spritzed it a bit.  I let it dry mostly before I flicked some ink with my marker so some of it bled a little bit.  I also covered my punched out snowflakes with our Shimmery Crystal Effects which added a fun touch.  A little bit of silver thread finished it off.  The silver is the perfect finishing accent and I tend to not use silver too much and I really should!

You can find the full supply list in my FB group if you need it!

Happy stamping!

Thankful Pumpkin

Hi stampers!  Look at me, posting on a Monday :-)  This card is for you, all of my friends and readers who are here when I decide to blog and when I need you :-)

I finally ordered the Come To Gather DSP and I'm so glad I did.  I love the colors and I love the way the rustic wood pattern pairs with the gingham!  I also love the addition of Cajun Craze here, too!  My sentiment is from the To Every Season Stamp set and I think it pairs nicely as well!

Make sure to check out the supplies in my FB group if you have any questions!

Happy stamping!

Fab Friday 176

Hi stampers!  Happy Friday!  Sorry I've been MIA!  It's been a crazy few weeks.  Ian got sick, we went to Illinois, came home for three days and then few to Disneyland and San Diego (Jon had a work event).  We came home just before Halloween and the time change and I just haven't caught up with my life yet :-)  I'm kind of always behind though, ha!

Anyway, I'm hoping to get back into the groove and Fab Friday is helping me out today, forcing me to stamp and share!

It's kind of a fall combo I think.  My apple has blushing bride in it, although you can't see as much of it as I'd like.

I have to laugh and tell you a bit of a funny story!  I went to make this card early Thursday morning (thinking look at me go of course)  because Jon had a medical appointment later in the day that would take most of my time (he's fine).  I stamped an "apple" and used my daubers to color it in and just wasn't happy with it.  I kept looking at it and could NOT figure it out.  It finally dawned on me.... :-)

Make sure to check out what the rest of the team did and play along!  If you're looking for the supply list, make sure you follow me in my FB group as that's where those live now!

Happy stamping!

Fab Friday 175

Hi stampers!  Happy Friday!  It's time for a new challenge at Fab Friday!  Check it out!

And here's my card!

I stamped my background on Shimmery White in Crumb Cake and then spritzed it lightly.  After it was dry I used my marker to flick a little ink as well.    For my candles, I used the Shimmery Crystal Effects and it's really pretty in real life.  You can see it a little better here.

Make sure to check out what the team did and play along with us!

You can find all the supplies on my FB group!

Happy stamping!

Fancy Friday - Annual Holiday Mixer

Hi stampers!  Happy Friday (or maybe Thursday night depending on when you're reading this)!  It's time to hop with the Fancy Friday team and I actually got my act together this month to do it!  If you're new to the hop, we are a group of current and past Stampin' Up Artisan Design Team Members who like to share our fancy creations with you!

I love this month's theme, Annual Holiday Mixer!  How fun!!!!  The challenge was to combine items from the Holiday Catalog with Items from the Annual Catalog to make a holiday project!  We tend to forget about the Annual Catalog sometimes since the Holiday Catalog is so fabulous but they really go great together!

For my project, I combined the Dashing Deer Stamp Set and Detailed Deer Thinlit Dies with the Wrapped In Plaid Designer Series Paper!  I think they look like they were made to go together!

To get a little fancy, I decided to use both the positive and negative portions of my die cuts.  I think we often forget about the negative space but it makes for cute cards!  I also added as much gold as I possibly could because what's fancier than gold and lots of it???  I also couldn't pass up making my deer into Rudolph with some rhinestones!

For this card, I used the Ornate Frames Dies which are actually in a Halloween suite, to make my tag.  Use those dies all winter long!

This card uses the very thin frame left over from the main panel from my first card.  It framed my deer perfectly!  Gold embossing ups the fancy factor again!

I really had fun being reminded to use holiday items from the Annual Catalog and I hope you will to!

Now it's time to go check out what my fancy friend, Teneale!  You're going to love what she made!

Happy stamping!

Boo....I'm Back

Hi stampers!  Happy Tuesday!  It is Tuesday, right?  Ha!  This last week has been crazy.  Ian got a tummy bug and then we went back to Illinois for my mom's birthday and our annual trek to The Great Pumpkin Patch.  We usually go back for about a week but we only stayed three days this time so we packed a lot of fun in a few days!  That makes for a tired mom when there's two 8-hour drives involved!  Then, when we got back, Ian had a field trip so it's just been busy, busy.  Plus, we have another trip coming up that we're trying to get ready for (as in mom is doing everything, haha).  Anyway, I hope to be able to work ahead to have stuff to share with you!  Things didn't go according to plan with Ian getting sick and then my parents got rid of their internet (who does that)!  So anyway....here I am, I hope!

Here's todays card.  It's pretty simple!  I combined Wonderfully Wicked with some of the other Halloween stuff!  Bats and cats ;-)

I'm trying to share all the Halloween things but I gotta say, I'm ready (stamping wise at least) to go full on Christmas mode!  It's my favorite to stamp for.  But, I still have more Halloween goodies leading up to the actual day so stay tuned!

If you're looking for the supplies, you can now find those over on my FB page thanks to the new SU platform!

Fab Friday 174

Hi stampers!  Happy Friday!  I'm not going to lie, I hate this card, lol!

I had a bad flare up of my occipital neuralgia yesterday so it is what it is.  At least I managed to stamp something!  It just didn't turn out quite as I pictured and I chose to go rest instead of a redo ;-)

Here's the challenge!

And here's what I made.

Make sure to check out the rest of the team and play along with us!

Happy stamping!

Halloween Hoot

Hi stampers!  Happy Thursday!  I'm sharing another card today from my live video on World Card Making Day.  You can find that video and the supplies used for the card in my FB group!

It's not often that I think I have a really fantastic idea but I think this one is pretty nifty!  I thought this little owl in Check You Out and these books would work perfectly with the book pattern in the Monster Bash DSP!  See for yourself!

I also love these colors!  I wouldn't normally put them together for Halloween but they work!   And I love that they are unexpected!  I cut all my books and the owl out and popped them up on dimensionals.  I think those books on the DSP could be cute cut out for accents as well!  I probably just gave away my genius idea, hehe!

Take look at your stamps and find unconventional ways to incorporate sets into holiday cards!

Happy stamping!

Bookworm

Hi stampers!  Happy Hump Day!  I have a simple little card to share today using the Check You Out Stamp Set which is the one I used on World Card Making Day!  This one just uses stamps, ink, and paper again but you can set it apart just a bit with some fussy cutting!

My WCMD cards were kind of girly and I think this one is a little more masculine.  My dad recently had a small surgery so I think I'll send him this one!

You can find the supplies in my FB group.  Make sure to join if you haven't!

Happy stamping!

WCMD Part 1

Hi stampers!  Saturday was World Card Making Day!  I spent a good portion of the afternoon stamping away and I couldn't be happier!  Since having Ian, I have a hard time staying focused and stamping for long periods of time as well as coming up with ideas!  Even when he's in Daddy-Day-Care (aka sno-cones, bike riding, and video games hahahaha)!  You'll hear me yell at him to go hang out with dad in the video LOL!  The kid is with me ALLLLLLL day and only sees Jon in the evenings yet he still wants to bug me.  I mean, at the end of the day, I don't even want to hang out with ME! ;-)  Anyway, you can find the video here in my FB Group.

In the video, I just kind of thought you could hang out with me while I stamped and see a bit of my creative process!  I started out with a simple card using Stamps, Ink, and notecards and then I did a slightly stepped up version.  Props to Erica Cerwin because I cased the general idea and colors from her <3 p="">

The color is slightly off since it's so dark here in the mornings!  But how cute are these cards?  For the stepped up version, I just cut out the middle book and added a heart on dimensionals.  A couple of glitter dots finished it up, keeping it still pretty simple and mailable!

Stay tuned for something a little unexpected with this little guy (or gal).  You can sneak a peek of that if you join the group and watch the video!    That's also where you can find the supply list!

I  hope you got to stamp on WCMD and had a great one!

Happy stamping!

Sparkly Spider

Hi stampers!  Happy Friday!  Quick post today with a cute card I made with the Monster Bash Suite.

There are a couple of items I didn't use in the suite on my card but I do have!  Did you know you can get all of the items using only one item number if you want them all???  Pretty nifty!

My sentiment is from the September My Paper Pumpkin Kit and there are still some available as of this post in the online store!  I colored my jars with Blends and that DSP is fabulous because it's all worn looking and I didn't have to do a thing!

It's hard to see in the photograph but I used our Shimmery Crystal Effects on the spider and he's so cute!  If spiders can be cute!

And can you see where I goofed on this card???  I accidentally stamped on watercolor paper in Memento ink so my Blends bled a little bit on the paper but it worked I guess.  I MEANT to use staz-on and watercolor but I just went with it ;-)

Happy stamping!

Baroque and Boos!

Hi stampers!  Happy Thursday!  It's like 60 out and FINALLY feels kind of like fall!!!  Woohoo!  I. Am. Here. For. It.  I'm also here for this cute and spooky Halloween card!

I used my Basic Patterns Decorative Masks to sponge a background on.  I love this one, it's like a baroque pattern.  It's so spooky and extra spooky, I think, if you omit parts of it!

My image is embossed in black and then I just did a little watercoloring!  You can find all the supplies linked in my FB group, make sure to join!  I'm switching over to a group over my page because FB doesn't like to show you posts from pages so you'll be sure to see all the things if you join the group, they are much more user friendly!  You can also set your notification settings the way you want them!

Happy stamping!

An Apple A Day

Hi stampers!  We're halfway to the weekend!  Will you be stamping over the weekend?  Saturday is World Card Making Day so I'm going to try to get in my stamp room!

Here's a fun fall card you could send to anyone!  I love the Harvest Hellos stamp set!  Ian had a little taste test of different varieties of apples last week and keeps talking about it.  That totally reminds me of this card, ha!  His favorite was the pink lady!

Our DPS stacks sure make cute apples!  I used the Brights Collection here with Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, and Granny Apple Green (fitting, no?).

I used some post it notes and masked off the comma and the rest of this sentiment from the set and just used the Hey There.  Don't forget you can usually use your sentiment in any way you want!

I did some pattern mixing yesterday and today should we call this pattern coordinating?  Ha!  I paired the Buffalo Check Background Stamp with the gingham.  I wasn't sure it would work, but it totally does, or at least I think so.  What do you think?

In keeping with our new and improved website, the supply list can now be found on my FB group which you can get to HERE.  Make sure to click and join so you don't miss anything!

Happy stamping!

Wherever We Roam

Hi stampers!  Happy Tuesday!  I'm sharing a sweet card today that I made over the weekend decor the Stampin' Through the Catalog Challenge.  They are focusing on the Holiday Catalog at the moment and I've tried to play along!

I made this card specifically for my bestie who lives in Iowa.  We don't see each other very much but whenever we do, it's like no time or distance has passed!  <3 p="">

First off, I love these colors together!

• Crushed Curry
• Terracotta Tile
• Rococoa Rose
• Seaside Spray
• Pretty Peacock

Second, while this set may be in the Holiday Catalog it is NOT just for Holidays.  I cut this sentiment apart and left the part about Christmas off.  The inside says, "Our hearts are next door" and I just love that!  I also love the font mixing in this set!

My houses are also stamped and then cut out and popped up on dimensionals.

Make sure to play along with #STTCchallenge if you have this set!  They will feature you on Instagram!  Tag them with that hashtag up there!

In keeping with the new platform from SU, my supplies are now linked on the images in my FB group.  Please ask to follow along by clicking right HERE!

Happy stamping!

Hey There, Pumpkin

Hi stampers!  Happy Monday!  Technology is NOT my friend!  Anyone else?  I'm sharing a cute card today but my photo editing app wasn't working so I did the best I could, I hope I do it justice since it's JUST SO CUTE!

How fun is the pattern mixing on this card???  Don't be afraid to mix them up!  And don't forget about our Decorative Masks!  This set from the Holiday Catalog are super cute and to be honest, I forgot these simple dots were in there!  I inked them up with a sponge and made sure I went heavier with the ink in some places and lighter in the other and I LOVE it!

One of my oldest and best friends always greets me with, "Hey, Pumpkin", so this card will be on the way to her!

If you're looking for the supply list, please join my Bada-Bing Papercrafting Group.

Happy stamping!

Fab Friday 173

Hi stampers!  Happy Friday!  It's time for another challenge over at Fab Friday!  It's a sketch this time around and I really love it!

I grabbed From Our House To Yours off of my shelf!  This is an adorable little set and I thought it would be so cute here, and it was!  Again, you can find the supplies linked on my FB group!  If you don't follow, please do so!

I wouldn't normally use all of these colors together but I think they work!  The picture doesn't do it justice!  It won't stop raining long enough to get a good photo!

This card is destined to my best friend who I miss daily!  The inside says "our hearts are next door."  I love that!!!! <3 p="">
Made sure yo check out what the rest of the team did and play along!

Happy stamping!

I'm Baaaaack

Hi stampers!  It's been quiet around here hasn't it?  I've been busy and then I've also been dealing with some neck and headaches.  I'm feeling ok today so I'm trying to get alllll the things that have fallen by the wayside, done!!!!  I thought I'd share this card really quick!

Isn't it spooky?  I did a similar one last Halloween and I thought this little die from Spooktaular Bash looked just like a tombstone!  Add a creepy sunset and done!

I added a little bit of shimmer paint for more spooky effects!

I'm going to test out not doing the supply list anymore.  Our new webstore has a function where you can find the products on my FB post so if you're looking for supplies, just head over to BadaBingPaperCrafting if you have questions about any products that were used!

Happy stamping!