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Watercolor Trio

Hello Everyone,

As promised here are some more sneak peeks.  Here is the new stamp set Watercolor Trio.  The Sentiment and the Flowers come in the same set!  Love that.  I used the Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Square Lattice for the base of the card and the Pale Plum backdrop for the flowers.

For this card I used watercolor crayons and directly colored the stamp.  Then spritzed the stamp with water before stamping it on the watercolor paper. 

This card combines the Enjoy Every Moment Stamp Set which is a current set but I combined it with the new Tropical Party Stamp Set. 

Happy Stampin',

Corene

 

Party Favor Boxes and Stampin' Up! Island Floral Bigz Die

Hello Everyone,

Well, my Demo Pre-Order of the Summer Mini Catalogs arrived and I got to work creating.  I just love these little Party Favor Boxes.  They are perfect for holding little stamps and stampin' spot inks for my upcoming workshops!  If you would like to have these party favors as a make-n-take at your next workshop be sure to schedule yours with me.  Email me ([email protected]) and we can come up with a date that works for both of us! 

Each Party Favor Box comes with it's own belly band.  Plus it has interlocking tabs for easy closure!

 

Do you like the new Stampin' Up! Island Floral Bigz Die elements?  They are so easy to make when you run them through the Big Shot.  Each flower has a little hole in the middle making it simple to line them up for layering.  Plus, It was easy to thread the linen thread inside the center to hold the tag made from the Scallop Oval Punch and the Large Oval Punch.

Okay, I know you want this now...but it's not on sale yet.  Get out your wish list and put it down.  They go on sale on May 1st!

Stay Tuned for more sneak peek items!

Happy Stampin',

Corene

Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterflies

Hello Everyone,

I just cased this card from the Stampin' Success Magazine.  I love this card!  It is so colorful and cheery.  A great "pick me up" card for someone who is under the weather.  So what is the Stampin' Success Magazine?  It's the monthly magazine that Stampin' Up! produces for all it's demonstrators.  It's packed full of interesting articles on Stampin' products, demonstrators, ideas for what to make in your stampin' workshops.  They take all the guess work out of planning your own events.  They make it easy to CASE-copy and share with everyone!  If you are interested in becoming a demonstrator don't miss this opportunity.  It's only $85 right now to join!  Contact me for more information: [email protected]

Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Kind and Caring Thoughts

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Card Stock: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Soft Suede

Accessories: Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterflies Die, Choc. Chip Corduroy Buttons, Dimensionals, Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Paper, Corner Rounder Punch

Have Fun Doing What You Love

From July 15 — August 31, you can join the Stampin' Up! family for as little as $85 with the Mini Starter Kit. Have fun helping friends and family create exciting projects, while earning free products and even a little extra cash!

The Mini Starter Kit contains the following products:

Item Code	Page #*	Description	Retail Value**
115360	118	For All You Do stamp set	$28.95
115658	155	Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115656	155	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115659	155	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115654	155	Dusty Durango Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115655	155	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
115657	155	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad	$5.95
100730	155	Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")	$7.50
115315	155	In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")	$7.95

*All page numbers refer to the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog
**All products may be substituted for like items; see Mini Starter Kit order form for details.

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Happy Stampin',

Corene

Urban Garden Scallop Envelope Box with 3x3 cards

Hello Everyone,

Here is a quick little box of 3x3 cards made with the Urban Garden Designer Series Paper.  To make this box you need the BIg Shot Scallop Envelope Die.  Four envelopes create this cute little box.  It's the perfect little gift to give a friend or co-worker. 

   

Have a Great Weekend~Corene

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Happy Mother's Day Dress Cards!

Happy Mother's Day to all  mother's out there.  Today we celebrated at our family beach cottage with my grandmother, mother, sister, aunts and cousins.  I decided to make all of them scalloped dress cards.  I used an assortment of designer papers according to each persons personality.  Here's a group shot of the cards:

 

 

Recipe:

Stamps: n/a

Ink: n/a

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Assorted Designer Papers

Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Big Shot Scallop Circle, Taffeta Ribbons, Organza Ribbons, Clear Rhinestone Brads, 1/16" hole punch

 

Card Club Cards

Hello Ladies,

This month I was behind in the creativity department so I cased cards off of the web.  I didn't write down the names of who I cased.  I'm gonna have to guess here.  Either way we had fun making them. 

 

Recipe: Inspired by Lori Helling (I Think)

Stamps: Thank You Kindly

Ink: Choc Chip

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Close to Cocoa, Sweet Always Designer Paper, Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie, Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery

Accessories:Regal Rose Ribbon, Linen Thread, Scallop Oval Punch, Silver Brads, 1/16^thpunch, 5 Petal Flower Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Big Shot Embosslit Die Stampin’ Up! Cherry Blossom

 

Recipe: Saw this on Spiltcoast

Stamp Sets: Stem Sayings

Ink:Black Staz-on

Cardstock: Whisper White, Green Galore, Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Rose Red Designer Paper Accessories: Black Gingham Ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, 1” Circle Punch, ¼” Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Basic Black Marker, Mini Glue Dots

  

Recipe: Based this one off the Occasions Mini Catalog sample for Very Versatile

Stamp Sets: Very Versatile

Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Rose Red, Mellow Moss

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Mellow Moss, Bravo Burgundy 

Accessories:Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon, Mellow Moss Taffeta Ribbon, Key Tag Punch, Dimensionals

 

Don't forget my supercalifragilisticexpialidocious deal for you!  Join Stampin' Up! for only $35.00.  That's right...$35.00.  This is only available from Corene Brown Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator!  Check out the post below!  

Have a Great Week, Corene 

3D Swaps with Big Shot Box #2 Die

I know, I know, where have I been?  Well that little bit of laryngitis turned into a cold which turned into bronchitis.  So I have been sick and have had no energy but I'm happy to say I'm getting my strength back.  Today was a full productive day.  My first in a long time so I was happy to see those check marks off of my "To Do List".  I still have a long way to go but I'm on the road to posting more. 

Today I was preparing for a demonstrator dinner/swap on Wednesday night.  Our objective is to make a 3D swap with a new set out of the current catalogs.  I chose to use the Box #2 Die from the Big Shot with the Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Paper.  These boxes really come together quickly.  I made all 15, stamped and filled in a hour.  That was while watching "All My Children".  I use to be a die hard watcher and have let that go for 3 years.  Today I was pulled back in and funny thing...I still knew who everyone was...!

Here are the pics!

 

 

 

  

Recipe:

Stamps: Great Friend

Ink: Choc. Chip

Cardstock: Parisian Breeze Specialty

Accessories:Small Oval Punch, 1/16th punch, Choc. Grosgrain Ribbon, Sticky Strip

It's Kinda hard to see...I stamped the shape for the sentiment over top of the designer paper and cut it out by hand.  Then added the sentiment to the center.  Each box holds a little bit of Easter Grass...or shredded crinkle paper and 3 Caramel Cremes.  They are so good but I resisted the urge.  They all made it into the boxes!

I hope you all are doing well.  I have created all our Card Club Cards today too!  So stay tuned for more updates. 

DON'T FORGET!!  Stamp-A-Stack is May 17th!  Sign up by May 3rd and you will get to make a bonus 3D project!

Happy Stampin',

Corene

 

Manhattan Flower Textured Die and Pastels

 

Hello Everyone,

From the picture it is hard to see the effect of the pastels rubbed over the Textured Manhattan Die.  It's soft in person.  What I did was take the Regal Rose Pastel and rubbed over the cardstock with a Q-tip.  I put up two pictures here to show you the effect.  It is the same card just one shot is darker than the other.  I used the Very Versatile set again for the sentiment.  I kinda like those little sentiments.  They don't take up a lot on the card front. 

Stamp Camp is on Saturday!  April 18th 1-4pm.  If you want to come I would love to see you.  Register here.  Pay the $5 Supply fee at class.  We may just make the card above.  It is a Big Shot Card.  If you haven't had a chance to use it yet, come on over.  It's so much fun.

I've been getting samples ready for our display boards for the Stamp-A-Stack on May 17th!  I hope you can join us.  We've got some great projects.  Plus May is National Scrapbooking Month.  We will have more samples of scrapbooking at this event!  Do you have all your scrapbooking sitting waiting to get done?  Come get inspired at this event.  Bring your camera.  We will showcase taking a 6x6 page and turning it into an 8 1/2 x 11 page and then into a 12x12 page.  Curious...come join the fun!

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Recipe:

Stamps: Very Versatile

Ink:Black Staz-on

Cardstock: Regal Rose, Basic Black, Whisper White

Accessories:Dimensionals, Black Gingham Ribbon, Pastels and Q-tips

Have a great week ~ Corene

April Club Projects

Hello Everyone,

Here are the Card Club projects we made tonight.  Maria wanted to learn how to make shaker cards.  So we made 2 of those.  One with Chunky Glitter and one with Pink Duo Beads. 

 

 

We also made these cute Baggies.  Each was stuffed with some Easter Grass and Reese Eggs.  Not pictured. 

 

 

Card Club is always looking for new members.  If you want to join send me an email.  I even have Long Distance Card Club options.  

Happy Stampin',

Corene

Big Shot Scallop Envelope Easter Basket

 

For this easter basket I used the Walk in the Park Designer Series Paper found in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I used 6 scallop envelopes and cut 2 strips of paper 1 3/4" x 12" and adhered them together to make a stronger Basket handle.  Of course I had to add some candy...Reese's and Peeps.  My husband already tried to eat the Reese's...his favorite.  Now I just need to hide it from him so my club members can take a look this weekend. 

Here are some more views:

  

Happy Stampin',

Corene

PS Registration is now open for Stamp-A-Stack May 17th Click here to register!

Occasions Mini Catalog, Window Sheets Video, Pop-up Dies for the Big Shot

Hello Everyone,

Sale-a-bration has ended and we are on our way to the new Occasions Mini Catalog.  This catalog is filled with new and exciting products.  Window Sheets are back but with a twist.  Some have pre-printed art work, some are blank and have two different weights to them.  For more on that watch the latest video from Stampin' Up! and Shannon West. VIDEO

 

Sizzix has two new pop-up dies for the Big Shot exculsively offered by Stampin' Up!  How would you like to receive the card above in the mail?  Pop up books as a child were so much fun to read and now you can create your own pop up card. 

116760 | Three Tier Cake Pop-up Bigz XL die | $39.95

116759 | 3-D Ball Pop-up Bigz™ XL die | $39.95

Click on the picture above to take you to the flyer.

Be sure to sign up for my Big Shot Classes...you can create these yourself!

 

 

   

Make Someone's Day 
Join me April 18th 1-4pm for STAMP CAMP!!!  It's Back!  We will be making cards for a friend who has just been in your thoughts, or a coworker who needs a smile.  I'm sure you know someone who needs a little "pick-me-up".  Join me as we make special cards, 3-d projects for someone special.  You will feel good when making them and your someone special will be thankful that you thought of them.

Be sure to register here for the class.  $5 supply fee will be collected at the camp.  Can't wait to see you!   

 

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We've set the date for our next Stamp-A-Stack.  I hope you can join my downline and I on May 17th 2pm.  More info...click here.

 

Happy Stampin',

 

Corene

 

 

 

 

 

Easter Trio Big Shot Box #2 and Matchbox Die

  

Easter Trio 

The box on the left was made from the Big Shot Box #2 Die 114518.

The middle is the Big Shot Bag with Scallop 114519 that I showcased yesterday.

The one on the right is the new Matchbox Die 114890 that will be available in the Occasions Mini catalog releasing on April 1st. 

     

Recipe:

Stamps:Forest Friend 113748, Eight Great Greetings 113822

Ink: Ruby Red

Cardstock: Sweet Slumber Specialty Designer paper, Whisper White

Accessories: Scallop Oval Punch 114889, Big Shot Box #2, Baja Breeze Double Stitched Ribbon, Gold Ribbon, 1/16" hole punch

Recipe:

Stamps: Great Friend 113792

Ink: Bashful Blue

Cardstock: Soft Subtles Textured paper, Whisper White, Window Sheets

Accessories: Small Oval Punch, Big Shot Matchbox Die, Pink Taffeta Ribbon, Gold Ribbon, 1/16" hole punch, Curly Label punch

Be sure to check back here on Wednesday for the New Occasions Mini Catalog and special.  I love this new mini catalog.  So many fun stamp sets! 

Happy Stampin',

Corene

 

Big Shot Bag with Scallops and Blog Candy Winner

Congratulations to Clair Hyllested...you won the Blog Candy.  Send me your address and I will ship it out to you!  [email protected]  I will email you shortly.  Thanks to everyone who participated. 

 

 

Recipe:

Stamps: Great Friend

Ink: Riding Hood Red

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette Textured, Bella Birds Designer paper, Whisper White

Accessories: Small and Large Oval Punch, Filgree Brads, Fleurettes, Dimensionals, White taffeta Ribbon, Cello Bag, Big Shot Bag with Scallops, Sticky Strip

This project was so easy to create with the Big Shot!  Just love the fleurette too.  This is the first chance I had to play with them.  I can't wait to make something else with them. 

The Big Shot Box #2 and Matchbox Dies I will showcase next.  Come back to see what I've created with those.  Cute little Easter designs.

Have a Great Week~Corene

 

Big Shot Movers & Shapers Curly Label

 

Hello Everyone,

Today is the last day of my Blog Candy.  If you haven't had a chance to leave a comment, sign up for my newsletter or place a Sale-a-bration order make sure today is the day.  I want you to have a great chance to win the products in the previous post.  The value of this blog candy is over $100.  View the previous post herefor all the details.  Winner will be announced on my blog on Sunday.

The cards above were made with the Big Shot Movers & Shapers Curly Label Die.  It was so simple to use and cards were a breeze to make.  If you haven't had a chance to use the Big Shot be sure to attend my next Big Shot Classs April 23rd.  We will have plenty of projects to make and they are quick and simple.  

   

Recipe:

Stamps: Cute & Curly

Ink: Pacific Point

Cardstock: Pacific Point Textured, Kiwi Kiss, Good Morning Sunshine Designer Paper, Whisper White

Accessories: Pacific Point Ribbon, Flower Assortment Designer Brads Choc Chip, Scallop Edge Punch, Dimensionals, Big Shot Movers & Shapers Curly Label

 

Recipe:

Stamps: Cute & Curly, Great Friend

Ink: Choc. Chip

Cardstock: Baja Breeze Textured, Pink Pirouette, Choc. Chip, Urban Garden Designer Series Paper, Whisper White

Accessories: Choc. Chip Taffeta Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch, Dimensionals, Big Shot Movers & Shapers Curly Label

Come back tomorrow...I will be posting the Big Shot Bag with Scallops sample.  I think its too cute. 

Have a great weekend...Corene

Big Shot Matchbox Bigz XL Die and more...

 

 

Hello Everyone,

Last Thursday night I had my Opportunity Night here and had all of my downline in attendance.  We had a blast.  I had made the samples above to show off our new die Matchbox Bigz XL Die 114890 that will be available in the new Occasions Mini Catalog on April 1st.  Well Rina liked it so much she took it home...ha ha.  The stamp set is also in the mini catalog...Great Friend 113792.

We also made a quilt card with the Top Note Bigz Die and Textured Plates.  Everyone loved that new card.  Card Club members...guess what you will be making next month?  We used the new Walk In The Park Designer Series Paper 115123 also available in the new Occasions Mini Catalog on April 1st. 

 

Recipe:

Stamps: Trendy Trees

Ink: Basic Black ink and marker

Cardstock: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Walk In The Park Designer Series Paper 115123

Accessories: So Saffron Ribbon (SAB), Dimensionals, Linen Thread, 1/16" hole punch, Window Word Punch, Top Note Bigz Die, Textured Plates, 1 1/4" square punch

Then Cathy brought a make-n-take.  We just loved that!  This card is so quick to make and I do enjoy making other people's card designs.  It was so nice that I think we will make it a tradition.  If you haven't made your Sale-A-Bration (SAB) purchases yet this would be the time to do it.  Only 11 days left...SAB ends March 31st!  Wont be back for another year!  So earn your free stamp sets and paper now!  Remember with every online order you will receive a free idea book and catalog from SU!  You know you want to have that as a great idea book for the future.  They are stock full of creative ideas.

Here's the card:

 

Recipe:

Stamps: Sincere Salutations, Polka Dot Punches (SAB)

Ink: Basic Black, Versamark, Bashful Blue

Cardstock: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Delicate Dots Designer Paper (SAB)

Accessories: 5 Petal Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Old Olive Ribbon, White Embossing Powder, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers

Thursday March 26th is my last Sale-A-Bration Event of the year.  If you want to join me 6-8pm for BIG SHOT CLASS register now!  Class is only $10 and I would love to see you!

Have a great weekend..hope you find time to stamp!

 

Stamping Always,

Corene

Manhattan Flower Textured Die

 

I love this new Manhattan Flower Textured Die 114517 $7.95.  It is so easy to use.  It is an embossing folder.  Slide your cardstock into the folder and run it through the BIG SHOT.  Your done!  The flowers are embossed right onto the cardstock.  So Cool! 

For this card I added the new Oval All stamp set 113790 $16.95 and the Scallop Oval Punch 114889 $15.95 to punch out the sentiment.  These two items wont be avilable until April 1st.  Add them to your wish list! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Oval All

Ink: Timber Brown Staz-on

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Whisper White

Accessories: Dimensionals, Scallop Oval Punch, Organza Ribbon, Manhattan Flower Textured Die

 

Recipe:

Stamps: Oval All

Ink: Timber Brown Staz-on

Cardstock: Choc. Chip, Whisper White

Accessories: Dimensionals, Scallop Oval Punch, Organza Ribbon, Manhattan Flower Textured Die

 

For this card I ran the Riding Hood Red Cardstock through the big shot and then cut out one of the flower images.  I added the image to the Pink Pirouette Cardstock for a single flower look.

Recipe:

Stamps: Oval All

Ink: Riding Hood Red

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red

Accessories: Dimensionals, Scallop Oval Punch, Organza Ribbon, Manhattan Flower Textured Die, Wide Oval Punch

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I'll be back with a family scrapbook album I made for my mother's b-day.  Stay Tuned...

Happy Stampin',

Corene

Brand New Big Shot Video

Hello Everyone,

I know many of you are curious about how to use the new Big Shot.  Jaron Winder from Stampin' Up! has a great new video showing just how to use 2 new Bigz XL Dies- Bag with Scallops and Stampin' Up! Movers & Shapers Curly Label Dies.  Now this is just a taste of what the Big Shot can do.  Enjoy-

Big Shot Video

Now after watching the video did you want to try it out yourself?  Well you are in luck.  My Brand New Big Shot Class/Clubstarts at the end of this month.  Mark your Calendars for Feb 26th 6-8pm.  Register hereto attend...can't wait to show you the Big Shot!

Hope to see you there!

Happy Stampin',

Corene

Flower Fancy and Big Shot

Hello Everyone,

I'm getting excited.  Almost all of the "To Do List" details for the Sale-A-Bration Stamp-A-Stack on Sunday are finished.  I can't wait to see all of you and meet those of you I only know via email.  We have some exciting things in store for you!  I can't wait.

As you can imagine this whole week I've been cutting cardstock and prepping for the big day.  I haven't done much stamping but I did make this card a couple weeks ago.  Its using the Big Shot Scallop Ovals Die.  Love it.  Except you must remember which way you cut it out because the center oval doesn't fit back into the scallop frame if you reverse the cardstock.  Just a little hint for you.

You can use this die at my upcoming Big Shot Club/Classes.  They start on Feb. 26th.  If you just want to see what the Big Shot is all about come on over for the class.  It's $10 to cover all the supplies.  If you want to purchase the Big Shot on the Layaway Plan then join the club.  All the details are to the right under Big Shot Club/Classes and you register for the class on the Class/Event Page.  Hope to see you!

Okay here's the card...

 

Recipe:

Stamps: Flower Fancy

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Garden Green

Ink: Basic Black, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Garden Green

Accessories: Blender Pens, White Gel Pen, Big Shot Scallop Oval Die, Window Word Punch, Pacific Point Ribbon

 

Big Shot Pillow Box Treat

   

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Happy Heart Day

Cardstock: Raspberry Tart Designer Paper

Ink: Pretty in Pink and Old Olive Markers, Black Staz-on

Accessories: Kiwi Kiss Ribbon, rectangle handheld punch, Small Tag Punch, Big Shot Pillow Box

This was one of the treats we made at Card Club.  It's big enough to hold Two of the Hershey's Creamy Chocolate Hearts.

Brand New Local and Long Distance Card Clubs Begin March 1st!

Brand New Local and Long Distance Card Clubs Begin March 1st!

For more info click here! 

Big Shot Clubs and Classes will be forming soon.  Classes/Club will begin once I have a few people interested.  Please let me know if you would like to join this group.  Click herefor more information.