Stamping Party Sample.

This is the card we'll be making at my next stamping party!  I pinned it a while back from Dawn Olchefske and I just love how bright and cheerful (and easy!) it is!

Stamps:  Loving Thoughts, Flower Shop, also available in a bundle with the punch for a 15% discount!
Ink: Black Stazon
Paper:  Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Whisper White, Brights Designer Series Paper Stack
Accessories:  White Organza ribbon, Pansy Punch, Punch Pack, Pearls, 2 1/2 " circle punch

Sunburst Technique!

I've been seeing this technique and thought it would be great for a masculine card.  I watched a video by Dawn Olchefske and it's a really easy and fun technique to add to your crafting arsenal.  It's a great way to use up scraps of decorator paper.  

Stamps:  Happy Day
Ink:  Black Stazon
Paper:  Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Modern Medley DSP
Accessories:  Very Vanilla satin ribbon

Cleaned up Stamping Studio-Hallelujah!

I finally got around to sorting through all my scraps!  So, for the first time in a long time-a place for everything and everything in it's place.  Just in time for my monthly stamp club to come over this afternoon, I'm so excited!

Pink Ombré Butterflies!

I made a blue one yesterday and tried out pink today, I'm not sure which one I like better!  I love them both!

Stamps:  Simply Sketched
Ink:  Rose Red
Paper:  Blushing Bride, Pink Pirouette, Strawberry Slush, Rose Red, Naturals White.  Panels are 4" x 1 1/4". 
Accessories:  Elegant Butterfly Punch (partially punched), Bitty Butterfly Punch, Pearls

All these supplies can be found in my online store, where you can shop 24/7!

Monster Hugs Treat Box!

I was at the Stampin' Up! Leadership conference in Houston, Texas a few weeks ago and they demonstrated how to turn these cute monster class Valentine's into totally adorable treat boxes!  My monthly stampers are going to be making these tomorrow and I know they're just going to love them!

Check out the supplies in my online store:
Monster Hugs Girl
Coastal Cabana Card Stock
Stampin' Trimmer
The dimensions of the box are 4" x 4 3/8", scored on the 4" side at 1 1/2" and 2 1/2" and scored on the 4 3/8" side at 1" and 3 3/8.  Directions for this size  box came from Julie Davison.

Leadership 2014 Swap!

I signed up for a swap at the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference in Houston, Texas and this was what I came up with.  It's a bit more simple than I would have liked but I ended up having the flu-right during the time I had allowed to make my swaps, wouldn't you know.  But I'm still happy with it, it makes me happy to look at it. 

Stamps:  Perfect Pennants
Ink:  Night of Navy
Paper:  Night of Navy, Melon Mambo, Gingham Garden Decorator Paper, Daffodil Delight
Accessories:  Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Circle Dies, Night of Navy Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Border Punch.

Language of Love Free Standing Pop Up Card

I love this technique and just realized that I never showed it to my monthly stampers!  So, we're making this super cute, interactive Valentine's Day card this month.

Stamps:  Language of Love
Ink:  Real Red, Coastal Cabana
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Real Red, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Fresh Prints Pack
Accessories:  Real Red 1/8" ribbon, Scallop circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, Small Heart Punch

All these products can be found in my online store, where you can shop 24/7!

New Techniques from Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference!

I just love this card that my Hostess Club members will be making this weekend!  I learned about the hot new trend called Ombré (or dip dye) while I was in Houston. I also learned that you could use the Elegant Butterfly punch partially, meaning only punch about half way.  Then wiggle the paper out of your punch and use a bone folder to slightly bend the wings up.  A whole new way to use this punch!  I love learning things like this!  I saw this layout done by Rachel Tessman and I loved it, so I used her same colors, just a different sentiment and punching technique.

Stamps:  Best of Love
Ink:  Island Indigo
Paper:  Island Indigo, Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Pool Party, Naturals White.  Panels are 1 1/4" x 4"
Accessories: Elegant Butterfly punch, Bitty Butterfly punch, Rhinestones, bone folder for lightly bending wings.

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Language of Love

I saw this design by Mary Fish and I just had to try one myself.  For some reason, mine doesn't "pop" like hers does, but I love it anyway!  This was made using a stamp set from the current Occasions Mini catalog, see all the details below.  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Language of Love

Ink:  Real Red

Card stock:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Real Red, Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack

Accessories:  Brights button, Whisper White stitched grosgrain ribbon, Full Heart Punch, Small Heart Punch, Dimensionals

 

Weekly Deals!

Be sure and check out the Weekly Deals! I want all of them! 

Shop in my online store and use Hostess Code 6NKXTDYH and get entered in a drawing to win a prize! 

Contact me if you have any questions at christy@craftymasterpieces.com

Upcoming drawing!

Hmmm...I'm all ready to draw for winner, since my page is over 100 "likes" now, but Facebook won't let me see all the names of who likes my page!

So let's do this-Go to my Facebook business page linked below and like it. Then, leave a comment on your favorite crafting product. Something you just can't live without. Even if it's dimensionals, that's ok. That's mine!

 On Friday, I'll draw for a winner out of everyone who's left a comment. I'll draw for 2 winners if there's at least 25 people who participate. Good Luck!

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Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference in Houston, Texas!

I just returned from the Leadership conference and it was fabulous!  It was my first one and will not be my last.  They treated us like queens!  The highlight was being able to attend the Manager's Reception.  It was so much fun!  I'm going to rest up and then I'll update my blog.  In the meantime, be sure and check out my Facebook Page, I posted lots of pictures and updates while I was in Houston.