Partial Cuttlebug Folder Embossing

Click on the title of this post for the best explanation of how to do this simply, that I have seen.

Let it Snow!

Main image is Northwoods Stamps and sentiment is unknown.

Cup of Cocoa!

Cups are a Martha Stewart Punch. Paper for cups is Eskimo Kisses by Basic Grey. Background paper is Good Cheer by October Afternoon. I used the CB folder for the blue background.

New Stuff for Sale

I have a full box of new, never used, (most in original unopened packaging) stuff for sale. It includes complete stamp sets, embellishments, and goodies. Some of it is duplicates, some were purchased as gifts and I forgot I had them stored, etc. Paid about $130 for the lot and will sell for $45 plus $12 shipping. Email me if interested. rubyslippers@neofast.net
Prefer PayPal, but if I know you I will work with you. No pictures, but I promise it is very good stuff.

Happy Winter!

Plaid stamp is one I just love from Waltzingmouse Stamps. The rest of the stamps are Papertrey.

Frosty

Stamps are CTMH. Punches are MS. The "Frosty" is done with the Holiday Expressions card and my Slice.

Merry Christmas!

Stamp from Rubber Stampede. All punches are MS. Papers are Good Cheer from October Afternoon.

Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas from Our House!

Note: I have had several e-mails. Yes, the walls are a very pale yellow, nearly cream colored. Yes, the tree is artificial. Yes, the floor is Pergo and we totally love it--so easy to keep clean. No, the sofa is not an antique but is a custom made set that is a replica of an antique set. We purchased it in Portland years ago with a matching love seat and 2 wing back chairs. The area rug is from an online store called A Touch of Class. I have purchased 4 area rugs from them and love them all. The merganzers on the beams are ones I made years ago when I was doing a lot of wood carving/painting. Click on the photo if you wish to enlarge it. Thanks for all the compliments. We built this house ourselves (and did much of our own designing) 28 years ago.

Gingerbread Man Framed

I used an EK Success border punch to make the frame and MS punch for snowflake. Main stamped image source unknown.

Welcome!

I used my Nesties to do the door panel. Wreath stamp source unknown.

JOY!

I did the "joy" with my Slice from the Holiday Expressions card.

Merry Basic Grey

Papers by Basic Grey. Stamp is SU. Design by Heather.

Make Merry!

Card we made at stamp club-main design by Glenda. Stamps are SU.

Another Version of the CB Tree

See last week's post for instructions.

Merry and Bright

Stamps are SU.

Gingerbread Man

Background done with PTI stamps and sentiment is also Papertrey. Main stamp source unknown.

Cuttlebug Tree

Background and tree are Cuttlebug. I used Bazille on the tree and sanded it to get the effect. Bird is from Merry Details die cut from SU.

Sparkling Poinsettia

I purchased the flower at the LSS and used Liquid Pearls for the center. Background is Cuttlebug and the sentiment is one I did with my brand NEW Slice Machine that I am totally loving!

Gorgeous Free Printable Tags Here!

Click the title of this post to go to a blog with free printable Christmas tags. I love them!

Blue Christmas

All stamps by Papertrey, as is the ribbon. The tag is from Spellbinders Nesties.

Unique and Gorgeous

Click on the title of this post and scroll down to see some amazing cards like none I have ever seen.

CTMH Trees

Stamps are by Close to My Heart and background paper is called Good Cheer, from October Afternoon.

Twinkling Lights

Background stamp is Papertrey. All other stamps are Kitchen Sink.

Another Version of the Cherry Card

Main image: Flourishes
Background: CHF embossed in white on black.

PTI Christmas Forest

All supplies by Papertrey.

New Stampin' Up Mini Catalog

Click the title of this post to see Angie unpack her most recent SU orders and show us what she bought from the new mini! It is fun to watch.

Red Bird Christmas

All supplies are SU. Made at stamp group--Lana's design.

Here Comes Santa!

Supplies: Stamps unknown, Cuttlebug Dots folder, Nestie, SU DP.

Papertrey Christmas

All supplies are PTI. I used the score pal for the embossing and Stickles for the sparkle. Pretty sure I cased this from somewhere, but not sure where.

Pretty in Pink

Main image: CTMH
Background Text stamp: Papertrey

Vintage Cherries

Background by CHF. Main image is Flourish and colored with Copics. Ribbon by Papertrey.

Cherries for the Holidays

Stamps by Flourishes. Background stamp is CHF. Spellbinders tag die.

Christmas Houses

Click the title of this post to see Kittie's Papertrey Christmas Houses. I know I would be tearing my hair out with the templates, but I am tempted to try.

Luscious!

Background by CHF and main stamp is Flourishes. Colored with Copics. Ribbon by Papertrey.

A Waltzingmouse Thanksgiving

All stamps by Waltzingmouse, ribbon by Papertrey.

I have been "Elfabetized"!

I just found out I get to be an elf for the costume shop here in town in the Christmas Parade on Dec. 5. I am so excited!

Cherries 50's Style

Stamps: Flourishes
Ribbon:Papertrey

Happy Harvest

All stamps by Papertrey.

Pretty Girl

Main image: Paper Pretties
Sentiment: MFT
Other stamps: unknown

Read!

Stamps by MFT.

Re-Covered

All stamps by Papertrey.

Childhood Portrait

All stamps by CTMH.

Rumor has it that SU is----

-----going to make unmounted stamps on cling! Finally!

My "Little Black Book"

After this many years of stamping, I have run into many online companies that are wonderful to work with and others that are a nightmare. I have decided to keep a list of companies I do not want to deal with as well as my top picks as it is getting confusing. This morning I received an email in response to an inquiry. I wanted to order a bare rubber unmounted stamp (in US) that was around $6. Because the company listed shipping at $5 I did what I always do--emailed and asked if they would adjust for actual shipping. I have never, ever been refused after being encouraged by other stampers to do this when purchasing a single non-wood mounted stamp. I got quite a snippy email back incensed that I would even ask. Another company off the list.

On the other hand, I am happy to report that all other companies with the exception with one who never answered and another that seemed confused by my request have all been willing to send a bare rubber stamp for $2 shipping or less.

I find shipping to be one of my annoyances. When ordering one 4 x 6 clear set, not in a CD and having the shipping come up as $7.50 will almost instantly make me lose my desire for that set or to deal with that company. I wonder if I am alone or if others find shipping to be what seals or undoes the deal for them sometimes.

Bookworm

Stamps by MFT.

Welcome Baby Boy

Main image is CTMH, background text is Papertrey.

Happy Fall

All stamps except sentiment (unknown) are SU. colored with Copics. Background stamp is CHF.

Sympathy Card

Main Images: SU
Label Stamp: Papertrey
Background: SU

Double Dry Embossing!!!!!

I have wanted a simple way to do this with my Cuttlebug for a long time and have tried several methods. This is so exciting! Click the title of this post to go to the video of how to do this technique simply without buying anything extra.

Papertrey Posies

Stamps by Papertrey. I left the sentiment blank to decide later.

MFT Librarian Card

Stamps by MFT. Background is SU roller.

Polar Bear Welcomes Winter

Stamp: unknown but I got it at Craft Warehouse
Papers: October Afternoon
Punch: Martha Stewart

Happy Halloween!

Label Stamp and Ribbon-Papertrey
Everything else is just scraps of things I had around.

Happy Halloween Cuttlebug!

Creepy Crawly

All stamps by SU, except for Waltzingmouse frame stamp. Ribbon by Papertrey.

Papertrey Picnic

All stamps by Papertrey.

Sweet Life

Stamps by Papertrey. Coloring with Copics.

Tip for Sticky Nesties or Intricate Dies

I have several dies with really intricate designs. They are nearly impossible to separate from the paper without tearing off the tiny parts. Additionally some stick to the plate itself. Simply put one layer of waxed paper between the die and the cardstock before cutting and voila! you have solved the problem.

Papertrey Couch

Diane is a GENIUS!

Click the title of this post and scroll down to her second entry to see the easiest way yet to do "out of the box nesties". It will have you saying, "why didn't I think of that"!

Work of Heart

Main image: MFT
Sentiment: unknown