Saturday, December 6, 2014

~December 28th Stampin' Up! Workshop~ 
{No Hostess Code Needed} 
~Top Secret Recipe Card Exchange~ 

~Butterfly Basics~ 

Stamp Sets: Butterfly Basics. 
Card Stock: Silver Foil Sheets, Naturals White, Blushing Bride. 
Inks: Black Memento, Blushing Bride, Smoky Slate, Old Olive. 
Accessories: Butterflies Thinlits, Dazzling Details, 
Bitty Butterfly Punch, Rhinestone Jewels, 
Stamping Sponges/Daubers. 




~Work Of Art~ 
Stamp Sets: Work Of Art. 
Card Stock: 2014-2016 In Colors, Whisper White, 
Basic Black, Crumb Cake. 
Inks: 2014-2016 In Colors, Black Memento. 
Accessories: Ovals Collection Framelits, 1/2" Circle, 
1/4" Circle, Bird Builder & Word Window Punches, 
Woodgrain EF, Dimensionals. 

~Happy Birthday~ 
Stamp Sets: Bloom With Hope, Dictionary. 
Card Stock: Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Soft Sky. 
Inks: VersaMark, Sahara Sand, Soft Sky. 
Accessories: Ovals Collection Framelits, Linen Thread, 
Vintage Faceted Buttons, Clear EP, Heat Tool, 
Stamping Sponges/Daubers. 


~Warm Winter Wishes~ 
{kits I put together for my Stampin' Up! group} 


~Top Secret Recipe Results~ 
Each member was given a wooden spoon at our 
last workshop to be attached to our recipe card. 
{use any recipe} 
Our secret name was pulled from a wicker basket. 
Shhhhhh... :) 
Whoo Hoo! 
Everyone Did An Awesome Job!!! 

~Made By: Penny To Michelle~ 
My husband's Gramma's recipe :) 











*Spring/Summer Occasions Is Coming Soon*

*Sale~A~Bration Is Coming Soon*


Monday, November 24, 2014

~Simple Pleasures~ 
Yes, I know Ha! 
This mentioned at first to someone who hasn't been there 
does not sound like a paper crafter's supplies shoppe :) 
If you live in Colorado or plan to visit, take time to stop in. 
They have oodles of stamping & scrapbooking supplies. 
You will see several of my cards posted here on my blog 
I made with their top brand name products. 
They have great classes & the folks that work there 
are friendly & helpful... 
EnJoy Your Holidays! Always :) 




Thursday, November 6, 2014


Stampin' Up! Workshop November 23td... 
Lori will be our hostess {via Skype from PA to CO} Yay Lori! 
Our homework/card exchange is *Winter* theme. 
Lori's Hostess Code: JDBGAM2Y 
{November 6th~29th} 
AND...Drum Roll... 
Cards we will be making... 
http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Wow2_flyer_1112_14.pdf 

~hi~ 

Stamp Sets: Gorgeous Grunge, Regarding Dahlias, 
Travel Journal Standard Wheel {retired}. 
Card Stock: Whisper White, Soft Sky Lost Lagoon. 
Inks: Soft Sky, Lost Lagoon. 
Accessories: All Is Calm Washi Tape, Rhinestone Jewels, 
Snowflake Card Thinlits Dies, Subtles Candy Dots & Bases, 
Vanilla Shimmer Spritz, Standard Wheel Handle {retired}. 


~Warm Winter Wishes~ 
{vintage/clearance rack supplies} 
Stamp Sets: Winter Memories, Scentsational Season. 
Card Stock: Be Of Good Cheer DSP, Vellum, 
Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla. 
Inks & Markers: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso. 
Accessories: Square Lattice EF, Pearls, 
Originals 3" Circle & Scallop Circle Dies, 
Holiday Collection & Banner Framelits, 
Glue Dots, Dimensionals. 


~Nature's Peace~
Door Prize {set of 3} 
Stamp Sets: Hardwood, Nature's Peace. 
Card Stock: Naturals Very Vanilla. 
Inks: VersaMark, Crumb Cake. 
Accessories: Gold Baker's Twine, Rhinestone Jewels, 
Early Espresso EP. 


~Results of Our *Winter* Theme Card Exchange~ 
Stamp Sets: Hardwood, Ornamental Pine, Winter Memories, 
Project Life-Holiday Cheer. 
Card Stock: Whisper White. 
Inks & Markers: Early Espresso, Always Artichoke, Crumb, 
Riding Hood Red, VersaMark. 
Accessories: Blender Pens, Iridescent Ice EP, 
Sponge Daubers, Heat Tool, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig. 


Woot! Woot! 

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

October 25th Stampin' Up! Workshop & Card Exchange! 
Julie will be our hostess! Yay Julie! 
Hostess Code: KA4AHUAJ 
{October 3td~30th} 

~Pumpkin Spice Latte~ 
Stamp Sets: Truly Grateful, For All Things, Perfect Blend. 
Card Stock: Color Me Autumn DSP, Soft Suede, 
Whisper White, Cajun Craze. 
Inks: VersaMark, Soft Suede, Cajun Craze. 
Accessories: Argyle EF, Pearls, Linen Thread, 
White EP, Dimensionals. 


~Snowy Pine~ 
I used Stampin' Up! *Blendabilities* 
to create a 3D effect on Brushed Silver CS. 

Stamp Sets: Ornamental Pine, Gorgeous Grunge, 
Good Greetings. 
Card Stock: Brushed Silver, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler. 
Inks & Blendabilities: VersaMark, White Craft, 
Old Olive, Smoky Slate. 
Accessories: White EP, 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, 
All Is Calm Snowflakes, Linen Thread, 
Dimensionals. 


~Let It Snow~ 
Lots Of Sparkle 
{My Inspiration~Pottery Barn} 

Stamp Sets: Holiday Home, Lovely As A Tree, 
Christmas Messages. 
Card Stock: Window Sheets, Whisper White. 
Inks & Markers: Black Memento, Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate. 
Accessories: Blender Pens, Dazzling Diamonds, 
Homemade Holiday & Window Frames Dies, 
2-Way Glue, Dimensionals. 




{deer scene~made special for a coworker} 


~Positive/Negative Mask & Reflection~ 
~Our Card Exchange Results~ 

Stamp Sets: Lovely As A Tree, Nature Silhouettes, Wolf. 
Card Stock: Silver Foil Sheets, Basic Black, Whisper White. 
Inks: Black StazOn, Soft Sky, Marina Mist, Going Gray. 
Accessories: Circles Collection Framelits, 
Silver Brads, Stamping Sponges. 




Oh My Stars! Beautiful... 



*New Photopolymer Stamp Set* 
~Gentle Peace~

Monday, September 8, 2014

Happy Fall Ya'll ! 
~Stampin' Up! Workshop & Card Exchange~ 
Hello Stampin' Up! Groupies! 
Sunday September 28th 

Tracy will be our hostess. Yay Tracy! 
Tracy's Hostess Code: 6RMSC6VF 
{September 7~October 4, 2014} 
We will be making two *Fall* cards & one *Baby* card. 
{your choice, baby boy or baby girl} 
Because Tracy loves elephants, 
our *Baby* card will feature an elephant :) 
Optional: Card Exchange/Homework: {Make 8 cards}, 
*Colorado* themed using a die cut or a punch cut in your card design. 

Happy Stampin' EnJoy Your Day! 
Always :) 
Penny 

~A Little Kindness~ 
Stamp Sets: Kinda Eclectic. 
Card Stock: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry. 
Inks: Crushed Curry, Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist. 
Accessories: Silver Mini Brads, Linen Thread,  
Itty Bitty Accents, Elegant Butterfly, Bitty Butterfly, 
Hole Circle, What's Up Punches, 
Honeycomb EF, Envelopes, Sponge Daubers, 
Dimensionals, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig. 

~Thankful~ 
Stamp Sets: For All Things, Holiday Cheer. 
Card Stock: Whisper White, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry. 
Inks: Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso. 
Accessories: Expressions Thinlits, Autumn Accents Dies, 
Regal Candy Dots, Sponge Daubers. 

Tip: I use wax paper with my thinlits. 
You can purchase the *Expressions Thinlits Dies* {132171} 
here in the ~Clearance Rack~  


~Baby Boy & Baby Girl~ 
Stamp Sets: Zoo Babies, That's The Ticket. 
Card Stock: Subtles DSP Stack, Blushing Bride, Marina Mist, 
Whisper White, Smoky Slate, Basic Gray. 
Inks: White Craft, Blushing Bride, Marina Mist, 
Smoky Slate, Basic Gray. 
Accessories: Alphabet Press EF, Chevron Ribbon, 
Subtle Candy Dots, Pearls, 2-1/2" Circle Punch & 
Ticket Duo Builder Punches, Delicate Doily Die, 
Sponge Daubers, Dimensionals, Handheld Stapler/Staples. 


*Colorado* Theme Card Exchange 
Stamp Sets: Noble Deer, Kinda Eclectic, Hardwood, 
{computer generated greeting} 
Card Stock: Naturals White. 
Inks: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, 
Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight. 
Accessories: Apothecary Accents Framelits, 
Linen Thread, Neutral Candy Dots, 
Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers, 
Stamp-A-Ma-Jig. 



~Our Stampin' Up! Colorado Theme Group Results~ 
Awesomeness!!! :) 


Lori's cards were running a bit late from PA to CO, 
Yikes! due to equipment glitch. 



Tuesday, August 12, 2014

~Back To School Workshop & Card Exchange~ 
August 23td, 2014 

~Teacher's Pet~ 
{see older post for list of supplies} 


 ~Bookworm~ 
{see older post for list of supplies} 



~Chalkboard Technique~ 


2014 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog :) 



~Ornamental Pine~ 
Stamp Sets: Ornamental Pine. 
Card Stock: All Is Calm DSP, Soft Sky, Basic Black. 
Inks: White Craft, Black StazOn, VersaMark. 
Accessories: White EP, Frosted Sequins, Pearls, 
Rhinestone Jewels, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, 
Top Note Die, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers, 
Stamp-A-Ma-Jig. 


~Think Happy Thoughts~ 
{crystal effects card exchange} 
Stamp Sets: Think Happy, Kinda Eclectic. 
Card Stock: Whisper White, Basic Black. 
Inks: Black StazOn/Memento {optional}, 
Crushed Curry. 
Accessories: Crystal Effects, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon. 


This Group Of Girls Rock!!! 
*Results Of Our Card Exchange* 




 ~A Little Kindness~ 
A Hostess Gift For Judy! :) 
{set of 3 cards} 
Stamp Sets: Kinda Eclectic. 
Card Stock: Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Mossy Meadow. 
Inks: White Craft, Mossy Meadow. 
Accessories: Elegant Butterfly, Bitty Butterfly, What's Up, 
1-3/8" Circle Punches, Pearls, Dimensionals. 
Banner: 1"x4" Sahara Sand CS, 
What's Up Punch to trim banner ends.