Well....guess what.? Life gets in the way.

Well, I know its been a few days since I posted!  This technique is called Enbedded Glitter.  My friend Kathy Hamrick designed this card and I stole it.   This is an embossing technique and its super easy. 

One more Technique

Since Adding Silver Glitter Paper to our arsonal.....we can color it any color we want!  This one is done with Night of Navy.....Very pretty!

Technique Class is tonight and its going to be AWESOME!

 

Technique Class is tonight!  Whoo hoooo.   I have some AWESOME projects planned.  This is just one.  We will be GLITTER PAINTING!  Patience will be a virtue!

Workshop cards!

 

Here is another GREAT workshop card from Fridays workshop with Elly.  We used Black, Limeaid and Coral ink and paper.  Added some scalloped dotted ribbon and a few punches.  This one was a quick easy showstopper!   Call me to book your home workshop for Sale A Bration.....those dates are filling up soon!

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More awesome workshop cards

This was my favorite card from tonights home workshop at Elly's.  A little tougher than normal but these girls have been stamping with me for 8 years....They can handle it.  Enjoy this beautful blushing bride, black and white card!   Happy Friday

December workshop cards

 

Here is a fun little card made with the Pennant Punch, Ribbon Lace Boarder Punch, Top Note die for the Big Shot and of course the Petals of Plenty embossing folder.  I added some PEAR seam binding , marina mist 1/8 inch taffeta and some DSP!  Cardstock is of course white, marina mist and pear!   Love this card.

Shelli will be on theToday Show!!

 

At Stampin' Up!, we believe in making a difference in the lives of others--whether they're our demonstrators, our employees, the people who use our products, or children in need of a way to express their creativity.
Since 2005, Stampin' Up! has been honored to participate in the TODAY Show's Holiday Toy Drive. This year, Stampin' Up! will be donating over $500,000 worth of stamping and paper crafting products to the following organizations:

• Action for Boston Community Development Inc.
• Alliance for Children's Rights
• Boys & Girls Clubs Harford County
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York
• Community Partners of Dallas - Rainbow Room
• Diocese of Saint Augustine
• Friendship Project
• Help USA
• Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN)
• Kids In Need Foundation
• National Council of Jewish Women, Cleveland Section - The Dignity Project
• Operation Homefront
• Puerto Rican Family Institute
• St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital
• Stephen Siller Foundation/Katrina Fund
• Welcome House
• Youthbuild USA

In conjunction with the donation, Stampin' Up!'s Shelli Gardner will make an appearance on NBC's TODAY Show on Tuesday, December 6. We are honored and excited to once again participate in this annual holiday tradition of giving back and making a difference!

Wonderful Wednesday

 

Another SUPER easy card.  We used Vanilla CS (101650), Artichoke CS (105119), Artichoke ink,  the famous Lovely as a Tree Stamp set (115026), Snowburst Embossing Folder (124096), the Big Shot, demensionals, and the Four the Holidays stamp set AGAIN....its a super stampset to have at Holiday card making time.   See you tomorrow.

Terrific Tuesday

 

This is a cutie...We used white CS (100730) Cherry cobbler CS (119685), The Pennant parade Stamp set (122740/122742), The Pennant Punch (122361), Cobbler ink, Espresso Ink, Daffodil Ink, the Petals of Plenty Embossing forder for the Background (116824) and Four the Holidays greetings ( 116921) and of course oodles of demensionals (104430).   We always have a good laugh about how many demensionals I use on my projects....Love Love Love these little things. 

Magically Monday

 

This was my favorite card from the weekend.  You guys know how I love VINTAGE!  We used vanilla CS (101650), Navy CS (100867), Serene Snowflakes Stamp set (115438), Navy Ink (102977), crumbcake ink (121030), VersaMark ink (102283), Pewter embossing powder (124114), Sponges, the heat tool, The Wonderful Stamp a ma jig for the word placement (101049), Vanilla Velvet ribbon (125637) and Navy 1/4" grosgrain  Ribbon (109036).  It was a nice easy vintage card. 

Cards from our 20 for $20 this weekend

 

Here is the first card that we did for this weeks 20 cards for $20.  Really nice and EASY.  Used the set Comfort and Joy (124175/120753), Island Indigo CS (122923), Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon (122974), Brushed Gold CS (102935), Gold Embossing Powder (109129).  Of course we used VersaMark Ink (102283), the heat tool (100005) and LOTS of demensionals (104430).  For the background we used the Victorian Wallpaper embossing folder (120175) and the Big Shot (113439)

But it was definately a WOW card with very little work.  See you tomorrow.

Card for Jeans Sister

 

Here is a card I made for my friend Jean.  Here sister was visiting and needed a card for the up coming holiday for her family.  This was my attempt at using the "Shalom" stamp.   Darlene and Jean both loved it. So I guess that is all that mattered.  I hope I didnt break any rules.....the card was really pretty in person.

The Second Twenty Pound card for November!!!! I am in AW.....

 

Well.....here it is.  This one is totally my favorite.  AND.....it was pretty easy.  Thank God for that bowmaker...saves me everytime.  I love the soft pastel colors even for Christmas.  Happy Friday!  Make sure to check out the blog over the weekend.....Black Friday Sales with SU and 20 for $20 this weekend too!  Lot s of fun.  Dont miss it!

Here come the Twenty Pound cards for November

 

So.....here it is.  The first Twenty pound card for November.  WOW is all I can say.  Make sure you come back tomorrow to check out the second one we did.  It will be equally as awesome.

More workshop card samples

 Here are a couple of more workshop cards for you today.  The top one I did case from Mary Fish, she is an awesome stamper and I just loved these colors.  Then my vintage side came out with that AWESOME Velvet ribbon.  Cant get enough of that.  Email me so you can get some too!!  See you tomorrow.....Surprise...I will be posting "20 pound cards" on Thursday and Friday so stop back by!

Workshop cards for November

 I am going to try something NEW!  I am going to make a strong effort to start posting every other day or even every day!!!   WOW!  Here are some great workshop cards that we did in a home workshop this weekend.  Everyone seemed to love them and they were easy!  Happy Tuesday! and stop by in again soon for another look!

WOW card Class

 Here are the AWESOME cards we made with the "Stitched Stockings STamp set and punch"  This is the class where you buy the stamp set and make the cards for FREE!   Join us next month for " You are Loved".
  See you soon.

Online Extravaganza Starts Tomorrow.

 

AWESOME NEWS STAMPING FANS!

Stampin Up is having ANOTHER year of Online Extravaganza!

Sale STARTS  Monday Novmeber 21st at 2:01 am EASTERN STANDARD TIME

The first and BEST sale ENDS Monday at 12 midnight,  this is an ONLINE

SALE ONLY.  You will have to use my WEBSITE to order.  Dont forget to get there Tomorrow

Monday November 21st!   Here is an easy link for you!

www.lauriekrauss.stampinup.net

Then go to SHOP NOW!

There will be Sales going on all week until November 30th but your best shopping SALE day is 

MONDAY!

Big Shot Class was a Blast

 Everyone loved the fall / thanksgiving holiday projects.  The above projects were the cute milk carton altered treat box and then we made Holiday napkin rings too!  Cards were definately WOWZER!!!   See you back here soon.

Stamp a stack of christmas cards! WOW

 Each guest made 5 of all four designs.  We had LOTS of snacks and lots of fun!  Open House photos coming soon!