Gold Canyon Candles Free Shipping and 20% Off Entire Order

Hello All:

Gold Canyon candle is offering another FREE shipping and 20% off Entire order and NO minimum required. Please click HERE to view the catalog.

To take advantage of this special all orders must be placed online using my Gold Canyon website which is www.mygc.com/taicents. You will need to create a user name and password.

The promotion code to use is DEC35

My best selling fragrances are Ginger Lime, Fresh Orange, Cranberry Orange, Pomegranate and Day of Christmas( Seasonal) just to name a few.

Please forward to your friends, family and business associates who may need such an indulgence.

This special is only until December 17th 2008. Don't let this special pass you by.

Thank you

Your Gold Canyon Rep
Ms. Tai

Jewelry Making

Hello All: I do hope that all is well with whomever is reading this post. It has been a trying year for a some as we come to the close of the year. But I do want to share with you that it will get better. Please trust me on this one because GOD is in control of it all. I have been there when I thought it was rough and GOD brought me out and he will bring you out as well. I don't know who needed a word of encouragement but I know that I needed to share with someone.

This holiday I decided to bring out of my old trades which is jewelry making. One of my friends by the name of Lisa came over my house last Saturday and taught me a few new tricks to jewelry making. This past Tuesday my friends who are like sisters and I got together for Sister evening and exchanged Christmas trinkets. Well, I made eight different pieces of jewelry as my trinkets and they really loved them.

The red, black and silver heart with the organza ribbon was most definitely an experiment. I wanted to make a necklace with ribbon and I did it. I was worried that my friend may not like it but she did. The other necklace was for another girlfriend and I had knew that she would like it. This necklace is just her style.

Thanks for stopping by:

Tai

I'm Excited I Received A Blog Award

Hello All:

I received a blog award from June over at mycreative-corner I was really excited to see that someone gave me an award for my blog. I don't do all that fancy way out stamping because I like just plain Jane easy going projects. I do come out of my box from time to time though.

The comment that June left on her blog about my blog is that it is fresh and fun.

Thanks again June for giving me the award.

Coffe Mug

Hello All I do hope that everyone had a good holiday. Mines was quiet but it was nice to be off from work.

In my office there is about 45 employees and I like to give everyone in our department a little something. So I found these mugs in my garage and decided to give them to six of the girls in the office. I used designer paper that is retired but I am glad to be using it instead of hoarding it.

Mug Recipe:

Afternoon Tea Designer Paper(Retired)

I purchased the mug from Michael's or Joann's a long time ago.

Thanks for stopping by.

Snow Swirl Brown and Blue

Okay you can tell that I really enjoyed looking at Karen's blog and casing her cards because three of the four that I posted came from her blog. I was blog surfing and came across this card on Karen's blog at stampwithkarengp.blogspot.com. I decided to case this card but I did a few changes but used the same layout.



Card Details:
Stamp set: Snow Swirl
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip and Kraft
Ink: Chocolate Chip and Craft White
Accessories: Bashful Blue Brad, Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Glue Dot, Winter White Embossing Powder, Embossing Tray, and Heat Gun

Technique: Embossing

Card Size 3 1/2 by 5

Christmas can be whatever color you want it to be.


Thank you for stopping by:

Tai

Snow Swirl Christmas Tree Green & Red

I was blog surfing again and came across this card on Karen's blog at stampwithkarengp.blogspot.com. I decided to case this card but I did a few changes but used the same layout. I made a card using the traditional holiday colors.

Card Details:

Stamp Set: Snow Swirl
Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Really Red, and Whisper White
Ink: Always Artichoke Craft Ink
Accessories: Gold Brad, Always Artichoke Grosgrain Ribbon, Ticket Corner Punch, Clear Embossing Powder, and Heating Tool.

Technique: Embossing

Card Size 3 1/2 X 5

Thanks for stopping by:

Tau

Snow Swirl Christmas Tree

I was blog surfing again and came across this card on Karen's blog at stampwithkarengp.blogspot.com. I decided to case this card but I did a few changes but used the same layout. Who says that Christmas has to be green and red?

Card Details:
Stamp Set: Snow Swirl
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip and Pretty In Pink
Ink: Chocolate Chip Craft Ink
Accessories: Ticket corner punch, Gold Brad, Pretty In Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, and Heat Tool.

Technique: Embossing

Card Size: 3 1/2 X 5

Thank for stopping by:

Tai

Snow Swirl Snowflakes

As I was blog surfing I came across this really cute card and decided to case it. Casing really isn't my thing but this weekend I learned how to case. The card is posted on the following blog dostamping.typepad.com. I really like this the Snow Swirl stamp set and it is very easy to design with.

Card Details:
Stamp Set: Snow Swirl
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Brilliant Blue and Whisper White
Ink: Bashful Blue and Brilliant Blue
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circle Punch and 1 3/8 punch, Silver Cord, and Dimensionals.

This card is a 3 1/2 X 5.

Thanks for stopping by

Tai

To You & Yours

Here is a card I designed using the To You & Yours Stamp set. I used the house along with one of the sentiments from the stamp set. A very lovely stamp set and the house has so many possibilities. It is a little hard to see the dazzling diamonds but it really gives the card a oh in person. I just couldn't get the dazzling diamond to pick up

Card Details:

Cardstock: Whisper White & Kiwi Kiss & Riding Hood Red & Holiday Treasures designer paper

Ink:Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, Scallop Punch, 2 Way Glue and 1/8 hole punch.

Thank you for stopping by

Tai

Snow Swirled

I designed this card using the Snow swirled stamp set and it really does have a lot of possibilities when making cards. This card can be massed produced in no times and sometimes when our lives demands mass production this card would be for you.

Card Details

Cardstock: Whisper White and Real Red
Ink: Gold Embossing Powder
Accessories: Heating Tool and Powder Tray

Thanks for stopping by

Tai

Take Three Christmas Card

Hello All: I saw this card on tracyscornerofcreativityblog.So I decided to design the card as well. This card was designed using the Take three stamp set which is a very versatile stamp set. I always encourage my clients to purchase stamps sets that you will be able to use more than one time and with many occasions. I am loving this new size card that I am designing which is 5 x 3 1/2.

Card Details:
Stamp Set Take Three Stamp Set
Cardstock: Whisper White and Real Red cardstock
Ink:Real Red and Always Artichoke Markers
Accessories: 5/8 Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon

Thank you for stopping by

Tai

Holiday Card

Here is my second card that I designed using You & Yours stamp set.

I do believe that I am using this stamp set for my holiday card.

This stamp set has so many possibilities when it comes to designing. I also came out my box when it came to choosing the colors for these cards becuase I wouldn't have normally used chococolate chip for a holiday card.

Card Details:

Stamp Set: To You & Yours
Cardstock:Always Artichoke, Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, and Holiday Treasure Designer Paper.
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Accessories: always artichoke eyelets and ticket corner punch.

I used the same layout for this card as the first one posted but just changed the direction of the card. I also used a different stamp and sentiment from the stamp set. Possibilities after possibilities.

The card size is 3 x 5

Thanks for looking

Tai

Holiday Card

I designed a very quick, simple and cute card using the To You & Yours stamp set. I do believe that I am using this stamp set for my holiday card.

This stamp set has so many possibilities when it comes to designing.

Card Details:

Stamp Set: To You & Yours
Cardstock:Always Artichoke, Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, and Holiday Treasure Designer Paper.
Ink: Always Artichoke
Accessories: 2 way glue, dimensionals, ticket corner punch, and dazzling diamond glitter.

This card looks so much better in person because you can't get the effects of the glitter on the card in the picture.

The card size is 5 x 3

I Finally Went Green

Over the weekend I finally figured out how I was going to go green. I have so many client invoices with selling Stampin Up and Gold Canyon Candles the invoices tend to accumulate. So I have been trying to figure out how can I go green and keep track of my invoices. I decided to start scanning my invoices. I made two main folders one for SU and the other for GC. I then made folders for each of my clients. So I will scan the invoices when I first take the order and keep the invoice until the order comes in. Once the order has come in and everything is in place then I will shred it.

Tai has gone green.

Where I have I been

Hello All:

I haven't posted on my blog in almost a month. Life sometimes can really throw you some curve balls and I was thrown two at one time. I had a very dear friend of mines sister die and another dear friend of mines husband shot and robbed all in the same day. I was helping me friend get things together for the funeral. As for our other friends husband he is doing okay the doctor's didn't remove the bullets from his body because they said it could be to dangerous.

At the same time work has been really crazy. I work in the financial industry and it has been rough. I do realize that not only the industry I work in is in danger of laying off but everyone can be laid off. So let try to be understanding and kind to each other times are hard for everyone. For those of you were times aren't hard please remember to pray for those that are less fortunate because remember it could be you and your family.

Hugs
Tai

PS Once my camera batteries charge I will be posting a few cards that I managed to make on last night.

Party Hearty With Birthday Hats

Here are two cards that I designed with my upline on yesterday at here house. We used the same layout but changed the design of the art piece a little. I tell you this is a great stamp set to have on hand. You can make about six different cards using this one stamp set.

Card (A) Details:
Stamp Set: Party Hearty
Cardstock: Olive Olive, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip,Whisper White, and Windsor Knot designer paper.
Ink: Chocolate Chip Craft Ink
Accessories: Old Olive and So Saffron markers, Old Olive Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, Embossing Tray, Scallop Edge Punch and soft subtle brad.

Card (B) Details:
Stamp Set: Party Hearty
Cardstock: Olive Olive, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip,Whisper White, and Windsor Knot designer paper.
Ink: Chocolate Chip Craft Ink
Accessories: Old Olive and So Saffron markers, Old Olive Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, Embossing Tray, and Paper Piercing.

Happy Birthday Cupcake

Happy Columbus Day All:

On yesterday I was over my upline's house and we were creating cards using the Party Hearty stamp set. I love this stamp set and I am very happy she is allowing me to borrow hers. I am going to purchase one before the Happy Birthday stamp set sale is over.

Card Details:
Stamp Set: Party Hearty
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Close To Cocoa, Whisper White, Regal Rose, and Georgia Peach designer paper.
Ink: Regal Rose and Close To Cocoa Markers and Chocolate Chip Craft Ink
Accessories: Old Olive Ribbon and Circle Punches.

Thank you for stopping by:

Tai

Party Hearty Birthday Card

Happy Sunday All:

Stampin Up is celebrating their 20th birthday this year and they have chosen to give a 20% discount on a few preselected stamp sets. The party hearty is one of the stamp sets that you can receive a discount on. You can make six different cards from this one stamp set.

Here a card that I have designed using the party hearty stamp set.

Card Supplies:

Stamp Set: Party Hearty
Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Very Vanilla and Haiku Designer Paper
Ink: So Saffron Craft Ink and Old Olive Craft Ink
Accessories: 1 1/4, 1, and 3/4 circle punches, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, and dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by

Tai

Stampin Up 20th Birthday Celebration

Spend $20 on regular catalog merchandise and get 20% off these select stamp sets. Offer expires October 31.

Urban Garden Card

Happy Sunday To All:

I have designed a card today using the urban garden designer paper and this card can be used for many occasions. I am going to use this card for a birthday card.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: All Holidays
Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla, Old Olive, and Urban Garden Designer Paper
Accessories: Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon, Not Quite Navy Brads,Scallop Punch and Mat Pack
Technique: Paper Piercing

Thanks for stopping by:

Tai

Large Composition Book

Hello All:

Here is my weekly update to my blog designing a large composition book using urban designer paper. I followed the tutorial on how to make the composition book from Angies blog.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Typeset Alphabet Upper (Retired)
Cardstock: Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, and Very Vanilla
Ink: Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Large Composition Book, 1 1/4 and 1 3/8 circle punches, Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, and Red Sticky Tape, Sanding Block

Making this composition book was fun and pretty easy if you follow the directions in the tutorial from the blog listed above. I will be making another.

Thanks for stopping by:

Tai

Computer Down

Hello All:

My Computer has been down all week and it has just killed me. I have DSL with SBC and right now they aren't my friends. You will never believed that I talked to 7 different technions and received 7 different answers on why my DSL wasn't connecting to the server. I was told that it was the computer, modemn, the firewall and the list goes on. Last night after being on the phone with last technigion for over a hour he finally got my computer working and I hope it stays working. So needless to say I haven't stamped or posted anything to my blog but I will by Saturday. Everyone take care and have a great weekend.

Tai

URBAN GARDEN CARD

Hello All I have joined a group of stampers were we are challenging one other to update our blogs at least once a week. This is a very good group for me because sometimes I have the intention of keeping my blog updated but sometimes just don't get around to it. Ok, my scanner is off and the card didn't scan allthat well or perhaps it is the operator.

Card Supplies:
Stamp Set: Heard From The Heart
Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss and Not Quite So Navy, Very Vanilla, and Urban Garden Designer Paper
Ink: Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: Not Quite So Navy Brads.

Thanks for looking

Tai

Designer Paper Note Card Holder

This weekend my upline, sideline and myself hosted a stamping event. We had a nice time and a nice turnout. We made some great cards. This was one of the door prizes that was being raffled off. This note card holder can hold about 12 cards with envelopes. I made this note card holder with designer paper.

Note Card Holder Supplies:

Stamp Set: All Holidays
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Cardstock: Vanilla, Pink Pirouette and Bella Rose Designer Paper
Accessories: Rose Regal Brads, Small & Large Oval

Thanks For Looking

Tai

Designer Paper Note Cards

Hello All: I love designing quick, cute and simple cards and here is a set that can be made with minimal supplies as well. I got this design from another card designer by the name of Qbee please feel free to look at her card. The card base is 3 1/4 by 4 1/4 and the designer paper is 3 x 4. You can cut 12 layers from the designer paper to make 12 cards. If you use 12 x 12 cardstock for your base you can cut 4 cards from 3sheets of cardstock. I used all 4 sentiments stamp from in the wonderful words stamp set.

Card Supplies:

Stamp Set: Wonderful Words
Cardstock: Old Olive, Pink Pirouette, Bella Rose Designer Paper and Whisper White.
Ink: Real Red
Accessories: Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon

Thanks for looking

Tai

Handmade Holiday Card Elements Kit

Hello All:

Here are two cards samples that I designed using the Handmade Holiday Simply Sent Card Element Kit. With this kit you are able to design 18 cards 6 each in 3 styles. There is a optional coordinating stamp set that goes with the kit by the name of You & Yours stamp set. Card A is designed without using the You & Yours stamp set. Where as Card B is designed using the You & Yours stamp set.

Card A Supplies:
Cardstock: Mellow Moss & Ruby Red Designer Paper( Included in the kit)
Accessories: Very Vanilla Dotted Strip and Dove Tag ( Included In The Kit)

Card B Supplies:

Cardstock: Mellow Moss & Ruby Red Designer Paper(Included in the kit)
Accessories: Very Vanilla Dotted Strip & Dove Tag(Included in the kit) Ruby Red & Close to Cocoa Marker, Dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by:

Tai

Thank You Note Cards

Have you ever just needed to stamp but didn't know what you wanted to stamp? Well, that was me on yesterday. I just had the need to stamp something and this is what I created these thank you note cards. I designed the note card using one piece of cardstock for the base and one piece of cardstock for the layer. So a total of two pieces of cardstock was used to create this note card. Which gave me a total of 4 note cards. These note cards will be given away as a gift at my open house event that I am hosting with my upline and sideline.

Note Card Supplies:

Stamp Set: All Holidays
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Cardstock: Old Olive, Pink Pirouette, Ultra White, and Bella Rose Designer Paper
Accessories: Small & Large Oval Punches

Thanks for stopping by:

Tai

Scallop Flowers

This is a card that we will be making on September 6th at a stamping event that I am participating in. This card was very fun and easy to design. I used a several punches to make this card and only one ink pad.

Don't you just love Stampin Up New In Colors.

Card Supplies:

Stamp Set: Wow Flowers
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, and Bella Rose Designer Paper.
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Accessories: Scallop Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, 1/2 punch, Small Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, and the paper crimper.

Thank you for stopping by:

Tai

Dream Du Jour

Hello All:

This card was cased while having a play date with a few of my stamping buddies last weekend. I normally don't like to case cards but this card is really clean and simple so I said why not case it. I don't know who actually designed the card to give proper credit to but thanking for the design.

Card Supplies:

Stamp Set: Dream Du Jour
Cardstock: Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise, Kiwi Kiss, and Baja Breeze
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Baja Breeze, and Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, 1/8 Circle Handheld Punch and Black Gingham Ribbon

Thank you for stopping by:

Tai

Wow Flowers

I truly love this stamp set. One can never have enough thank you and birthday cards. I have made a very easy and simple card using minimal supplies.

Card Supplies:

Stamp Set: Wow Flowers
Cardstock: Basic Black, Petite Pirouette (In Color) Ultra White, and Bella Rose Designer Paper.
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: 1/4 white ribbon, scallop punch, 1 3/8 & 1 1/4 circle punch.

Thank you for stopping by:

Tai

Where I Have I Been

I have been around not posting lately due to a hectic summer school schedule and working long hours. One of my good friends Char who I won't name was wondering if feedblitz was down because she hadn't seen a post on my blog lately. When Char told me this all I could was laugh with her. So needless to say I am still around just without much time to play.

Tai

Not Attending Convention Swap

On Splitcoast Stampers there are some wonderful ladies who started a thread a few months ago about individuals that won't be attending convention for one reason or another. Then guess what happened next your guest it swap group were started and it went from there. There were different sections organized by the sections in the catalog holidays,Occasions, All Natural, Elements,Growing Up and Greetings. I participated in four categories so I will be posting me swaps that I made.


Supplies Used To Create My Swap Card:

Stamp Set: Lovely As A Tree, Sanded Background and Fundamental Phrases
Ink: Old Olive, Versamark, Always Artichoke
Cardstock: Old Olive Designer Paper, Kraft, Bravo Burgundy, and Very Vanilla
Accessories: Heat Tool, and Old Olive Brads, Creative Memory Circles, 1 inch circle punch and Clear Embossing Powder
Technique: Embossing

Thank you for stopping by:

Tai

Not Attending Convention Swap

On Splitcoast Stampers there are some wonderful ladies who started a thread a few months ago about individuals that won't be attending convention for one reason or another. Then guess what happened next your guest it swap group were started and it went from there. There were different sections organized by the sections in the catalog holidays,Occasions, All Natural, Elements,Growing Up and Greetings. I participated in four categories so I will be posting me swaps that I made.

The Scallop Edge Punch will be available in the new catalog on August 11th.

Supplies Used To Create My Swap Card:

Stamp Set: Fun and Fast Notes
Ink: Black Stazon, Regal Rose, So Saffron and Certainly Celery Markers
Cardstock: Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Certainly Celery Designer Paper and Ultra White.
Accessories: 5/8 Certainly Celery Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, and Craft Tool Kit

Thank you for stopping by:

Tai

Not Attending Convention Swap

On Splitcoast Stampers there are some wonderful ladies who started a thread a few months ago about individuals that won't be attending convention for one reason or another. Then guess what happened next your guest it swap group were started and it went from there. There were different sections organized by the sections in the catalog holidays,Occasions, All Natural, Elements,Growing Up and Greetings. I participated in four categories so I will be posting me swaps that I made.

The Jersey Shore Designer Paper will be retiring on August 10th. You can currently order this paper at an additional 25%.


Supplies Used To Create My Swap Card:

Stamp Set: Just Basketball
Ink: Only Orange Craft Ink, and Basic Black Craft Ink.
Cardstock: Ultra White, Brilliant Blue, Only Orange, and Jersey Shore Designer Paper
Accessories:Clear embossing powder, heating tool, 1 1/4 and 1 3/8 circle punches.

Thank you for stopping by:

Tai

Not Attending Convention Swap

On Splitcoast Stampers there are some wonderful ladies who started a thread a few months ago about individuals that won't be attending convention for one reason or another. Then guess what happened next your guest it swap group were started and it went from there. There were different sections organized by the sections in the catalog holidays,Occasions, All Natural, Elements,Growing Up and Greetings. I participated in four categories so I will be posting me swaps that I made.

The Bella Rose Designer Paper that was used will be in the new catalog that will be released August 11th.

Supplies Used To Create My Swap Card:

Stamp Set: All Holidays
Ink: Regal Red
Cardstock: Regal Rose, Certainly Celery and Bell Rose Designer Paper
Accessories: 5/8 Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon.

Thank you for stopping by:

Tai

Where Have I Been???

Hello All:

I normally don't post personal information on my blog but I haven't posted to my blog in awhile because summer school has been consuming most of my time. I am almost through with summer school and I will get about a week in a half break and then the fall will begin for me. So that is enough about me and my personal life.

Tai

Stampin Up July Special At 25 Percent Off

Stampin Up just announced this Super Special! I am sure these will be flying off the shelves so get your orders in ASAP! These finishes will no longer be offered in future catalogs so this is your last chance to buy them!
Each kit contains 138 pieces of hardware PLUS 100 matching brads. This is a fantastic price on these kits!
Hodgepodge Hardware Discount
Dates: July 1-August 10 (or while supplies last)
Promotion Details:
The following Hodgepodge Hardware finishes are being offered at a special 25 percent discount:
Item # Page # Item Description
105532 188 Aged Copper Hodgepodge $27.95(regular) $20.96 (discount)
105531 188 Antique Brass Hodgepodge $27.95(regular) $20.96 (discount)
105515 188 Pewter Hodgepodge $27.95(regular) $20.96 (discount)
• There is no minimum purchase requirement to receive the 25 percent discount.

Stampin Up Retirement List

Hello Everyone

Stampin' Up! has posted the retiring stamp list for the Spring/Summer 2008 collection. You can find the retiring stamps listed alphabetically here, and listed numerically in order of appearance in the catalog here.

Keep in mind that the sets on the retirement list will only be available through August 10. After that they will be gone forever, so make sure you order all the must haves for your collection before they disapper forever!!!!!!

Circle Of Friendship Card

This is a swap card that I created for a monthly swap that I participated in. This month swap theme was for birthday. The layout designed was created by Wanda over at my creative corner
Here are the card details:

Stamp Set: Circle of Friendship Escape Bundle and Canvas Background
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Apricot Appeal, Pretty In Pink, Ultra White and Spring Fling Designer Paper
Ink: Certainly Celery Craft Ink and Clear Embossing Powder
Accessories: Scallop Punch, 1 3/8, 1 1/4, and 1 circle punches, dimensionals, and certainly celery grosgrain ribbon.
Technique: Embossing

Thanks for stopping by

Tai

Pick It Up A Notch Challenge #2

Hello All

I am a few days behind with posting my challenge because my Dad was here visiting from Chicago. Now that he is gone I can get a little stamping done but I really do miss my dad being in the house with us.

The challenge is very easy and simple. I have made two identical cards one card will be easy and simple and the other card I will make some type of change to the card where I have Pick It Up A Notch. I love for you all to join the challenge as well and when you do please post here on my blog so that I can share with everyone. If you don't have a blog and post it on Splitcoast please use keyword putais02.

With graduations right around the corner I have chosen to make graduation cards:

Card Details: Card A On The Left
Cardstock: Brilliant Blue, Summer Sun and Ultra White
Stamp Set: Year after Year and Hugs and WishesInk: Brilliant Blue and Summer Sun
Accessories: Dimensionals and Stamp-a-ma-jig

Card Details: Card B On The Right
Cardstock:Brilliant Blue, Summer Sun and Ultra White
Stamp Set: Year after Year and Hugs and Wishes
Ink: Brilliant Blue Craft Ink, Summer Sun Craft Ink, and Clear Embossing Powder
Accessories: Dimensionals, Gold Brads, Mat Pack and Stamp-a-ma-jig
Technique: Paper piercing

No Stamping At All

Yes, you heard right there was no stamping at all involved in designing these two cards. These two cards were used creating the confetti simply scrappin kit. These kits can be used for scrapbooking or card making as I have done.

Card Details: Both cards were designed using the old olive textured cardstock. The confetti designer paper with the stripes and polka dots. Each card I used one of the stickers that comes with the kit.

Absolutely, no stamping at all involved.

I love my new card size which is 5 x 3 1/2.

Thank you for stopping by:

Tai

FRESH CUTS JUNE STAMP SET SPECIAL!!!

Stampin Up is offering this GORGEOUS stamp set for purchase early from the Fall/Winter catalog! Yes, it is a preview set of the new merchandise set to be released August 11th and you can get it NOW!!!!
The Fresh Cut stamp set and note cards are a set of beautiful floral stamps (5 total) for $21.95 and you can add the coordinating note cards for only $5. Plus If you host a workshop in the month of June totaling $400 or more you get the Fresh Cuts stamp set and coordinating cards for FREE on top of all your other hostess benefits! And, this stamp set is die cut so you can use it about 30 seconds after! So, if you are interested in this set, contact me now! This promotion is good from June 1 - June 30 so don't miss out! New stuff - how can you NOT order this??!!

JUNE STAMPIN UP SPECIALS ESCAPE

Stampin' Up! is designating June 25th as a day to unplug and is encouraging everyone to turn off their cell phones and Internet for the day and reconnect with loved ones through handmade cards. So, what does this mean??? They are offering an eScape bundle just for the occasion which saves you 25% off. For the whole month of June you can purchase the eScape bundle for only $30! Whoohoo! The set includes Circle of Friendship stamp set, rose red classic ink pad, Love notes assortment, and very vanilla 5/8 grosgrain ribbon.This is a TOTALLY FABULOUS bundle for beginners out there because it comes with so much. So, you are a seasoned stamper?? Well, don't we all love a good deal? What are you waiting for - contact me NOW so you can take advantage of this wonderful deal!!!

Color Concoction

I completed another challenge today but this was created by Julie over at paper pleasing ideas. Julie host a color concoction and I decided to play the main color scheme is perfect plum and always artichoke. Have you challenged yourself to a challenge lately? If not then it time to take a challenge.

Card Details:
Stamp set: Year after year and A little birdie told me
Cardstock: Perfect Plum, Always Artichoke, and Watercolor Paper
Ink: Perfect Plum
Accessories: Perfect Plum & Always artichoke markers, gold brads, small & large ovals, color spritzer tool and circle punch for the scallops.
Technique: Embossing and Water Coloring

Thanks for stopping by:

Pick It Up A Notch Challenge

I have decided to create a weekly challenge and it is called the Pick It Up A Notch Challenge. The challenge is very easy and simple. I will make two identical cards one card will be easy and simple and the other card I will make some type of change to the card where I have Pick It Up A Notch. I love for you all to join the challenge as well and when you do please post here on my blog so that I can share with everyone. If you don't have a blog and post it on Splitcoast please use keyword putais01.

Card Details For Card A is on the left
Stamp Sets: Sincere Salutations and Heartfelt Thanks
Cardstock: Groovy Guava, Basic Black, and Ultra White
Ink: Groovy Guava and Basic Black

Card Details For Card B on the right
Stamp Sets: Sincere Salutations and Heartfelt Thanks
Cardstock: Groovy Guava, Basic Black, Ultra White, and Groovy Guava Designer Paper
Ink: Groovy Guava and Basic Black
Accessories: Photo Corner Punch and dimensionals

Both cards are very easy and simple to make and can be made in a matter of ten minutes. Now let me see your wonderful creations.

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One Stamp Set Thank You Card

Tonight I designed my cards with using only one stamp set and one ink pad. Many times people are leery about stamping because of the cost, but as I explain to them stamping is as expensive as the artist makes it. So, I have designed two cards tonight one that is simple and the other one I kicked it up a notch.
Card A Details: Cardstock: Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, and Vanilla.
Stamp Set: Heartfelt Thanks Ink: Certainly Celery.

This is my kick it up a notch card
Card B Details:Cardstock: Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, and Vanilla.
Stamp Set: Heartfelft Thanks Ink: Certainly Celery
Accessories: Mat Pack, Certainly Celery Wide Grosgrain Ribbon, and Rhinestones
Technique: Paper Piercing.

Once again I used very minimal supplies to make these two wonderful cards.

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Spring Birthday Card

One can never have enough birthday cards on hand. I am sure that we can give out at least one birthday card a month.

Card Details:
Stamp Set: Embrace Life and Sincere Salutations
Ink: Chocolate Chip Craft Ink and Chocolate Chip Ink
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Old Olive and Ultra White
Accessories: Embossing Powder, Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon,Circle Punch, and heating tool.
Technique: Embossing and making scallops with the circle punch.

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