Barbara's Stampin' Studio

Sale-a-Bration coming to an end ~ Yikes!

Sale-a-Bration ends in just 9 days, can you believe it?!?

I've had such fun creating projects using the FREE Ice Cream Parlor Designer paper and wish it weren't going to be gone next week. Yep! If you don't get yours before March 31st, it will be going ByeBye. So sad!

Anyway, here is an idea for you, Ice Cream Parlor Cupcakes. Who knew? This card is so easy to make using the Build a Cupcake punch from the Occasions Mini with the Ice Cream Parlor paper that I got FREE for Sale-a-Bration.

I used my Scallop Border punch on the bottom edge of the Ice Cream Parlor paper and the Pacific Point card stock and layered them on a piece of Whisper White card stock to start this card. Then  I wrapped a piece of Pumpkin Pie 5/8" Grosgrain ribbon around and ties it in a knot.

I punched out my cupcake bottoms and two tops with my Build a Cupcake punch and mounted the bottoms in two rows on the Pacific Point "table". I put two more bottoms, about 1/4" about the others, and mounted the 2 polka dot tops with Dimensionals. 

Then I punched 3 more cupcake tops out of Whisper White card stock and sponged them with Pink Pirouette ink and mounted them  too.

I punched my cherries out of Melon Mambo card stock and colored over the stem with my Garden Green marker and added them to the cupcake tops.

The little flower piece on the middle cupcake is one of the Quick Accents that come with this fab paper. They are self adhesive diecuts and there are a ton of them including borders, flowers and more. Check them out on page #7 of the Sale-a-Bration Mini catalog.

For the words, I used the Happy Birthday from the Create a Cupcake stamp set and punched it with the Modern Label punch. I mounted this over an Oval punch piece and that's it.

 Remember, this Ice Cream Parlor paper will be gone shortly, but you've still got time to get yours. Contact me today or order online 24/7.

My Cupcake Birthday card

I love getting cards from my Stampin' friends and here's one that I just think is too cute.

This card was made by my friend, Sue H. ~ Thanks Bunches Sue!

Sue used her Sale-a-Bration Ice Cream Parlor paper and button, with her Build a Cupcake punch. She also used her Big Shot with the Top Note die and Polka Dot Impressions folder.

Too cute! Ya just gotta love cupcakes!

Did you know that you, too, can get this cute paper? It's one of the FREE products that you can choose during Sale-a-Bration, but hurry, it ends on March 31st.

For each $50 that you order, you can choose from a variety of products, from stamp sets, to home decor, to Designer paper, to ribbon and buttons, the choice is yours.

You can find the Build a Cupcake punch on page #22 in the Occasions Mini catalog. It's just $16.95 and punches the top and bottom of the cupcake, along with the cherry, a candle and sprinkles too! 

~ Contact me today to get your FREE Sale-a-Bration choice before it's too late ~

 

Beveled Window Bliss

Here is another of the cards I made using the Beveled Windowpanes. I used the Sale-a-Bration set "Bliss" that you can get FREE until the end of the month.

I made this card using Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Basic Black card stock and ink. I also used a bit of the First Edition Designer Paper, my Curly Label punch, Crumb Cake Seam Binding and Linen Thread.

I hope it gives you some Bliss-ful inspiration!

Sale-a-Bration Cupcakes

Don't you just love the Ice Cream Parlor Designer Paper, Quick Accents, Ribbon and Buttons that you can get FREE during Sale-a-Bration? I certainly do!

Here's a card I designed using all four of the Ice Cream Parlor products.

I also used two items from the Occasions Mini catalog, the cute Create a Cupcake stamp set and the Build a Cupcake Punch that it coordinates with.

I used the Ice Cream Parlor paper for the bottom of the card as well as the cupcake tops & bottoms.

I used the Ice Cream Parlor Quick Accents for the Daffodil Delight scallop strip under the cupcakes and the little flower on the pick cupcake too.

These Quick Accents are self adhesive die cuts and are too fun to use and you can get them FREE with a $50 order during Sale-a-Bration and you also get the Ice Cream Parlor Designer paper too! Both items FREE! What fun!

The ribbon and button are from the Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon & Button pack that you can also choose for FREE during Sale-a-Bration. You get 15 yards of this cute ribbon along with 48 flower buttons in Pacific Point, Melon Mambo and Daffodil Delight.

The words are from the Create a Cupcake stamp set. Sorry they're a little blurry, but here's what they say ~ "It's not about how many candles you blow out but how many cupcakes you get!"

Call me today to place your order and get your FREE goodies. . .

or just go to my website and place the order online, it's open 24/7!

ENJOY!

Celebrating Birthdays!

I had my Birthday Card Class 2 weeks ago and my guests made 8 different cards using a variety of stamp sets.

I designed cards for all ages, for boys and girls, to men and women.

Here's a peek at them.

Check below for close ups and details on some of them.

I'll share more soon!

Sale-a-Brating with the Baja glass Glitter!

Here's yet another card that we made at my Birthday Card class. For this card I used the Fabulous Sale-a-Bration  set, Punch Bunch, that you an get for FREE until the end of March.

To get the color on the image, I used my Stampin' Write Markers and colored directly onto the stamp using Wild Wasabi, Baja Breeze and Concord Crush. I then punched it out with the coordinating Square Scallop punch and layered it onto a Circle punched piece of Concord and again onto a square of Wild Wasabi card stock.

Around the edge of the Wasabi square, I put Sticky Strip and then poured on the Baja Glass Glitter. Okay, so ya just gotta love this stuff! It doesn't stick and there's no "wearing" it when your done.

To finish the card, I put a piece of Concord Crush through my Big Shot using the Polka Dot Impressions Folder and layered a piece of Wild Wasabi Designer paper on the bottom. I punched out the cute edging with the Scallop Border punch first. Add some Baja Breeze Seam Binding and that's it. Pretty easy and you've got a great birthday card!

BTW, the Baja Breeze Glass Glitter and Seam Binding can both be found in the Occasions Mini catalog. There are 7 colors of Seam Binding and you'll find 2 more Glass Glitters, Silver & Champagne too. Check 'em out!

Sweet Summer Sale-a-Bration ~ Two ways

Here is one card that I designed using the Sweet Summer Sale-a-Bration set that I changed for just by changing the colors. . . . and boy, does it change!

I used the same border punch, the same type of ribbon, the same Itty Bitty Button, and the same Dazzling Diamonds glitter. What did I change? I changed the card stock, ink and ribbon colors, but it made a dramatic difference, don't you think?

The is the one I made for my Team Meeting this month in Peach Parfait & Wild Wasabi

and thisis the one I did at my Occasions class,

changing the color to Rich Razzleberry and Pear Pizzazz.

Team Meeting Projects

Here are the 4 Sale-a-Bration projects that I designed for my Team Meeting this month. We used all 4 of the stamp sets, sometimes using two of them on one project. We also used the Ice Cream Parlor Designer Paper & Quick Accents and the Ribbon & Button pack too. Enjoy!

         

 For this card I used the Bliss Sale-a-Bration set and from the Occasions Mini I added  2 new embellishments, a Trinket Key and a Vintage Flower, along with the First Edition Designer paper. I used Baja Breeze, Rich Razzleberry and Crumb Cake card stock and inks,  also from the Occasions.

Here I used 2 Sale-a-Bration sets, the Punch Bunch and Thinking of You. I used my Square Scallop punch for the Happy Birthday Punch Bunch image and layered it using my Scallop Circle punch.  Perfect Plum, Old Olive and So Saffron are the colors here.

This card uses the Sweet Summer stamp set in Peach Parfait and Wild Wasabi. I used Pumpkin Pie Taffeta ribbon which coordinates well with Peach Parfait. The word "Enjoy" is from the Occasions Mini stamp set, "You're a Gem" and the Scallop Border punch and Itty Bitty Button you can find in the Idea Book & Catalog.

                                   
I've been working with the new Petal Cone die in the Occasions Mini since it came out last month and I love it. Here I've used Pacific Point card stock with Melon Mambo and Daffodil Delight as accents. The flower image is from the Sale-a-Bration set, Punch Bunch and the "thanks" is from the set Thinking of You, also in the Sale-a-Bration mini.

I also used the Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon and Button that you can get FREE during Sale-a-Bration.

The Pacific Point scallop is not a punched piece, but the two scalloped half circles that are on the Petal Cone die. Just tape them together for a great look.

Hope you liked these Sale-a-Bration projects, check back soon for more!

Sale-a-Brate a Birthday!

We made this card at my Sale-a-Bration Occasions class last week using items from both the Sale-a-Bration Mini and the Occasions Mini. It's a great way to use what you buy and also use what you get FREE!

The Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon and Buttons pack is just one of the things you can get FREE until the end of March. I also used one of the Punch Bunch stamps, also FREE.

From the Occasions Mini, I used the Framed Tulip Impressions Folder iwth my Big Shot and the largest of the Beveled Windowpanes.

To get the triple color on the stamp, just use the brush end of the Stampin' Write Markers in Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo and Pacific Point and apply the color directly to the stamp horizontally and press it onto a piece of Whisper White card stock. Try it!

Sale-a-Bration Birthday card

Had lots of fun coming up with this card for my Team Meeting last week. I incorporated 2 of the Sale-a-Bration sets that you can get FREE for Sale-a-Bration.

I used the Star and the "birthday wishes" images from the Thinking of You set, and the Happy Birthday square scallop image from the Punch Bunch set.

I love the way the Circle Scallop punch works with the Square Scallop punch, don't you?

Valentine Owls

Okay, so here I am again with the cute Punch Bunch Owl that you can get FREE with your Sale-a-Bration order.

I designed this card for my Team Trade last week and it was kinda fun. I had in mind to use something from the Sale-a-Bration mini catalog and the Occasions mini too.

I used the Punch Bunch set from the Sale-a-Bration and from the Occasions I used the Hostess set Something to Celebrate and You're a Gem.

To make the tree, you just have to have the Woodgrain Background stamp, it's perfect.

I stamped the woodgrain in Soft Suede onto a piece of Crumb Cake card stock and then free hand cut the curve and limb.

Then I just punched a hole using my circle punch and put my owl in the tree.

For the branch, I used my Two-Step Bird punch and punched it first out of the leftover woodgrain piece and then just the leaves out of Wild Wasabi.

And don't forget to use your Red Glimmer paper for the heart! It's too fun!

Sale-a-Bration/Occasions class shares

Here are 3 of the 8 projects we made this week at my Sale-a-Bration/Occasions class. We made 4 cards using Sale-a-Bration stamp sets and another 4 projects using stamps and more from the Occasions Mini. Lots of fun!

Here is one of the Sale-a-Bration cards using the fun Punch Bunch & Thinking of You stamp sets, both of which you can get FREE during Sale-a-Bration.

I used the Owl image and the True Friend image from the Punch Bunch,

the "Thinking of You" from the set of the same name,

I also used some of the Ice Cream Parlor Designer Paper and Quick Accents pack too.

Here is the card that uses my favorite Occasions stamp set, Baby Blossoms.

This time I used Daffodil Delight and overlayed it with Regal Rose for the flowers with Certainly Celery and Always Artichoke for the leaves.

I stamped the frame in Artichoke and cut it out, added a couple of flowers and the word "friend" (that's from my other fav set, You're a Gem, also in the Occasions), then, for a fun effect, I added a Rosette and used a bit of Celery grosgrain for the leaves.

Knot a piece of Certainly Celery striped ribbon, adhere it to the back and your done!

OH! How did I color the Rosette? Simple!

Just push it into your ink pad and twist it a bit until you get the amount of color you are looking for.

Try it! You'll love it!

 

Here's my 3rd card using the Take a Spin and Bring on the Cake stamp sets for the Occasions with the Sale-a-Bration Ice Cream Parlor paper.

This long note card uses 2 of the Ice Cream Parlor prints for the background.

I stamped the Spinner image in Marina Mist and, instead of the brad that comes with the Spinner Hands, I used an In Color Glimmer Brad for a little sparkle. I also used my BoHo Blossoms punch for the flower under the brad.

For the bottom of the card, I used the new set, Bring on the Cake, stamped with Melon Mambo and the "cake" part I colored with Marina Mist.

I then punched it out with my Extra Large Oval punch, layered on a 2 3/8" Scallop Circle piece in Daffodil Delight, stapled some Pumpkin Pie Taffeta ribbon to it and then mounted that onto an Old Olive 2 1/2" Circle piece.

Fun birthday card, don't ya think?