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I’m sick, but you still get to see some new cards!

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Carol Payne

Happy Friday Stampers!

I had planned to show you the Poppin' Pastels technique today, but I've gotten progressively sicker all week with this head & chest cold, so my energy level has been pretty zero for the past couple of days. I just didn't have the gumption to work on taking the pictures needed to show you this technique, so I had to shelve that idea until next week. I've even had to reschedule a workshop this week because I was too sick and contagious, so you know it's really been bad. I think I've actually plateaued today, not better, but not worse, so I hope I start improving tomorrow. But fortunately for all of us, I received my May swap package in the mail today, so I have some good cards to show you!

Remember when I showed you my swap:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

I did change it a bit to make 21 of them. I used the "Friendly Words" jumbo wheel on the base of the card instead of the En Francais Background to speed up the process.

When I opened my package, I found that two other gals had thought of the same "fancy fold" to use for their swaps too! This one is by Jan Rodrian:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

Kathy Morgan used the same fold for her "Motorcycle" card! She also coated the fenders and gas tank with Crystal Effects, which gives the red a glossy, intense look!

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

Diane Tritz created this "stairstep" card with "Elements of Style"! Black & White is so elegant and classy!

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

Another stair-step by Nancy Hall with Tropical Party, Birthday Block, Party Hearty, and Island Oasis Designer Paper:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

And a modified "stair-step" with Tropical Party and the "Happy Grad" stamp by Raedeen Shibata:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

This swap came with no name, but it's a fun fold called a "spring card"!

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

Here's a cute little "grass skirt" card by Kelly Acheson. (Hi Kelly!) Kelly was one of my evening dinner table-mates on the cruise!

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

and the inside:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

"Tropical Party" is a very popular set, Susie Wood used it for her swap too, along with the "Square Lattice Embossing folder!

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

Elaine Paget used "Elements of Style" with the Easel card fold and the "glitter windowshade" technique!

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

Ruth Anne Lilley used the "Z-fold" for her "Watercolor Trio" card:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

Carla Storry created this great grilling mitt card to complement "King of the Grill"! She used Bordering Blue cardstock, one of the retiring colors:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

Beth Weinstein used "Party Hearty":

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

and the inside is an easy-peasy gift-card holder!

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

Cherri Gustafson created this box-top folded July 4th card:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

Which opens up, of course, "like a box" where you can write your sentiment or tuck in a treat:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

And last but not least, a cool triangle tri-fold by Jackie Ordway using "Sweet Scoops" and Island Oasis Designer paper!

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

I plan to make some of these and add a pocket for a gift-card or money!

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

That's all for today, stampers! Have a great weekend and I hope to see you back here on Monday, hopefully with that "poppin' pastels" tutorial!

Have a Stampin' Rox! weekend!

Carol

Antiqua Catamaran Day!

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Carol Payne

Our first real day in the sun was on Antigua, where we took a catamaran excursion to "Bird Island". We had the opportunity to snorkel (Jessica did, but I was too chicken to snorkel out in the open water, so I just floated around with my floaty-belt!)and float in the Caribbean. Jessica had her good camera with us today, so she has all the great pics, but I shot a few of my pretty girl anyway! I am so thankful to have had the chance to spend a whole week with my oldest baby girl!

No matter how many times I cruise, I don't think I'll ever get over how gorgeous the turquoise water is around all these islands!

Here's a few more great swaps:

Sweet Scoops by Diane Sisneros:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

Elements of Style by Jane Wike:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

Elements of Style by Jennifer Wiede:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

A "Pop-up-Pull" card by Jo Ann Unrau:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

And now "popped up"!:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

lastly for today, a July 4th card by Missy Shipman:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

That's all for today! Be back tomorrow with more! Until tomorrow, have a Stampendously Great Day!

Antiqua Catamaran Day!

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Carol Payne

No matter how many times I cruise, I don't think I'll ever get over how gorgeous the turquoise water is around all these islands!

Here's a few more great swaps:

Sweet Scoops by Diane Sisneros:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

Elements of Style by Jane Wike:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

Elements of Style by Jennifer Wiede:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

A "Pop-up-Pull" card by Jo Ann Unrau:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

And now "popped up"!:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

lastly for today, a July 4th card by Missy Shipman:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2010

That's all for today! Be back tomorrow with more! Until tomorrow, have a Stampendously Great Day!

Stampin’ Up Cruise! And More Swaps!

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Carol Payne

Happy Thursday Stampers! I'm back with more cruise pics and MORE SWAPS!

Ok, I'm back on Tuesday of the cruise, in Barbados again, with a little bit more about that submarine ride!

We actually went down 138 feet below the surface, but I have no proof, because after we went deeper than this 120 ft shows I was so entranced by the view of the reef & the fish I forgot to take a picture at our deepest point!

This is a shipwreck we "submarined" (is that a word?) past! It was cool because while we were seeing all the schools of fish, sea turtles, and a sting-ray, Jessica kept saying "I want to see a ship-wreck!" and we did!

rid Barbados left sid of road

Going back to the boat Jessica & I had the "honor" of getting to ride in the front with the driver. It freaked me out a little bit because he was sitting on the right side!

And here's our "birds-eye-view" of all the traffic streaming by us on the "wrong" side!

Now, I know you are just sitting here thinking, "okay, okay, she really did have a fun time on that cruise, but WHERE ARE THE CARDS??????", so here is today's installment:

Elements of Style by Deb Valder:

(yes, the "Beautiful Wings" embosslit for the Big Shot is STILL AVAILABLE, and will be in the new catalog on July 1st, as well as the Scalloped Border punch!)

July Fourth Easel Card by Debbie Moczek:

(if you look closely you can just see a hint of the "Red, White & Blue" jumbo wheel on the Kraft background, and Fine Galaxy red glitter was used on the "4th"!)

Watercolor Trio by Denise Jorgensen:

(notice the texture to the Very Vanilla layer on this card? The new Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Embossing Folder "Square Lattice" was used with the Big Shot!)

An finally for today, Sentimental Journey with Travel Journal Designer Paper by Dianne O'Connor:

See ya tomorrow, Stampers! Have a "Stampendously Great Day"!

Stampin’ Up Cruise! And More Swaps!

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Carol Payne

Happy Thursday Stampers! I'm back with more cruise pics and MORE SWAPS!

Ok, I'm back on Tuesday of the cruise, in Barbados again, with a little bit more about that submarine ride!

rid Barbados left sid of road

Going back to the boat Jessica & I had the "honor" of getting to ride in the front with the driver. It freaked me out a little bit because he was sitting on the right side!

And here's our "birds-eye-view" of all the traffic streaming by us on the "wrong" side!

Now, I know you are just sitting here thinking, "okay, okay, she really did have a fun time on that cruise, but WHERE ARE THE CARDS??????", so here is today's installment:

Elements of Style by Deb Valder:

(yes, the "Beautiful Wings" embosslit for the Big Shot is STILL AVAILABLE, and will be in the new catalog on July 1st, as well as the Scalloped Border punch!)

July Fourth Easel Card by Debbie Moczek:

(if you look closely you can just see a hint of the "Red, White & Blue" jumbo wheel on the Kraft background, and Fine Galaxy red glitter was used on the "4th"!)

Watercolor Trio by Denise Jorgensen:

(notice the texture to the Very Vanilla layer on this card? The new Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Embossing Folder "Square Lattice" was used with the Big Shot!)

An finally for today, Sentimental Journey with Travel Journal Designer Paper by Dianne O'Connor:

See ya tomorrow, Stampers! Have a "Stampendously Great Day"!