My Stamping Creations

Stampin' Up! Retired Accessory List is now available...

Hello readers.  I wanted to send out a quick note to let you know that the Stampin' Up! retired accessory list has been posted.  Here is a quick link to the updated list.  As most of you already know, once these items are gone, they are gone for GOOD!  If there is something on this list that you MUST have, please feel free to email your order to me at amy_braunscheidel@hotmail.com/  Thank you and have a great day.

http://204.228.150.61/docs/lastchance/en-US/Availability_en-US.pdf

There is 12 pages of retired accessories.  Lots to go thru.  Have fun and happy shopping =)

Stampin' Up! Autumn Splendor... Retiring Soon

Ok...so over the next month or so, I plan to show you many cards that some of you may have already seen on here.  Sorry for the duplicate posts, but since it has been soooooo long that I've posted, I'm sure many of you have forgotten about them, lol...

The reason for this is because the Stampin' Up! retired list came out last week and over 100 stamp sets are retiring.   These samples will be from some of the sets that are retiring.  If you see a card using a set that you must have before it's gone, please email me and I can get it on order for you.  Thank you and have a GREAT day.  Todays featured retiring stamp set is Autumn Splendor. 

*Some of my samples  have been previpously posted to my blog.  Some of these cards may or may not have been CASE'D or Inspired by other bloggers as well.   Proper credit was given on the original post along with a list of supplies.  I am simply featuring the retiring stamp set!  Thank you!

Stampin' Up! You're in My Thoughts....

Well now here is a card that has been waiting and waiting to be posted. How funny.  I was looking through past scheduled posts and this card was a card that was in my drafts file just sitting there waiting to be posted, awww so sad,  so lonely, lol..... I made this card last year sometime. My class and past club members loved it. It was such a simple card to make and at the same time, a card that gave a POP as the red apple was popped up with a dimensional and the colors  in person really are bright and vibrant!  OH and it's so summer looking isn't it???

 All supplies Stampin' Up!
Card stock: whisper white, old olive and real red. Ink: real red. Stamps: word play. Accessories: real red grosgrain ribbon (retired), however, we do carry real red satin ribbon in place of the grosgrain, scallop circle punch, 1 3/8 circle punch, dimensionals and retired designer series paper.

  
 So, what do you think of last years card, lol.... Summery huh.... If you would like to purchase materials to make today's card, please feel free to email me at amy_braunscheidel@hotmail.com Thank you and happy stamping!

Stampin' Up! Just Believe..... just for you...

This is a card that I made quite some time ago.  We've made this card in a few classes and in one of my clubs.  I just love it!!!! One day I was surfing the internet world and  came across a card almost exactly like mine, however my card was not the original, the other posters card was.  I have tried to locate the other card to let you know what I've done differently but now I can't find the card.  Booooo! I know I've made a few changes just because I never think it's right to case someones card 100% and who knows, maybe that's why I can't find the card, lol.....

I love to sponge my cards.  I think it gives a whole new look to a card.  If it were up to me, I'd sponge all of them! Yup, even the bright and cheery ones! I also used the distressing tool to distress my edges a bit giving the card a vintage look to it.  This card took some time to make, I wont lie, but in the end, it was worth it!  

All Supplies Stampin' Up!
Card stock: baja breeze, early espresso and crumb cake. Ink: early espresso (for stamped images and words) chocolate chip for sponging the edges.  Stamp set: just believe.  Accessories: sponges, distressing tool, itty bitty shapes punch pack, bird punch, antique brads, and dimensionals. 

I hope you've enjoyed todays card. If you have any questions, or would like to purchase materials to make todays card, email me at amy_braunscheidel@hotmail.com  Have a great day and happy stamping!

Stampin' Up! Crosses of Hope First Communion Card

With so many of you having children that are making their First Communion this year, I thought I would share my daughters First Communion invitations that I made for her  First Communion from LAST year.  I know why didn't I post these then right??? I guess I just forgot to.  I have another daughter that will be making her First Communion next year and I am sure I will be doing something along the same lines as this card but maybe in a light purple since that is her favorite color.  I hope you like the invite!

All Supplies Stampin' Up!
Card stock: regal rose, brushed silver and whisper white.  Ink: versamark. Stamp set: crosses of hope. Accessories: BIG SHOT! framed tulips embossing folder and the finial press embossing folder. antique brads, silver embossing powder, scallop trim border punch, heat tool, sheer ribbon (retired) glue dots, dimensionals and paper flower.

I made the cross using sivler embossing powder.  In the first picture, you couldn't see how pretty the cross was,  so I turned the card and took another picture and was able to catch the shine.  What do you think?

The card really is beautiful in person.   I just have some bad lighting today and I didn't want to wait another day to post!  You've waited long enough to hear from me ;) 

I hope you've enjoyed todays card. If you have any questions, or would like to purchase materials to make todays card, email me at amy_braunscheidel@hotmail.com Have a great day and happy stamping!

Stampin' Up! Stamp Set Retirement List Now Available....

Hello my friends.  Sadly for ME.... the Stampin' Up! stamp set retirement list is now available.  There are a ton of stamp sets that have found their way to this list.  This is bitter sweet for me because as a Demonstrator, I hate to see sets go! Here's my reason for it.  I do not use retired stamp sets in my classes, clubs or workshops, so this means I must get rid of all my old stamp sets.  Well I have a hard time parting with my favorite items, just ask my husband.... OK,  not that I have a hard time parting with him, lol..... I just have SOOOOO MANY retired stamp sets from PAST years that I can't seem to get rid of.  I fear the whole Craigslist thing and I am too tired and lazy to do a garage sale and you and I both know you don't get what these sets are worth or NEARLY worth at a garage sale and let's face it, Stampin' Up! stamp sets are NOT garage sale worthy right!!!! SOOOOOO, that's how I end up with so so so many retired stamp sets! AND well ,now I must take a look at the new catalog and make new purchases.  It will  be exciting.  Besides, who likes to wear the same ole outfit day after day right, this will be like getting a new refreshed wardrobe! 

OK, so onto why I haven't posted since SEPTEMBER!!!!! OMGOSH!!! Seriously I did not know it had been since September.... I am so sorry!  How can I expect to keep a following audience when I never post!  I know, I can't!  I apologize and I believe this same very thing happened to me last year.  I had a VERY dry run with the blogging and felt horrible about it.  It's not because I don't have the content to post, because I DO! it's not because I don't like posting because I DO, it's not because I don't like to talk (or type) because if you knew me, you'd know that I DO!!!!! lol... it's just that I have 2 very active girls that keep my life so very busy with Dance Class 2 nights a week, Soccer 3 times a week, Catechism one night a week, Brownie Scouts, Daisy Scouts, I have Stamp Classes one Friday a month, a  Stamp Club that meets another Friday once a month,  my hubby bowls every Tuesday and we have homework almost nightly.  I volunteer at the school on Mondays during the day, and help out on other days when I can.  I am on a few committees at the school so I have lots to do over there during the week well.  I beat myself up all the time trying to figure out how to balance this all and I don't know how people do it!  If you are one of these people, how do you do it?????   I have a hard time keeping my head above water with just 2 girls and running a business. The blogging, the newsletters, the samples, the marketing, family life and personal life.  Something always seems like it is taking a back burner..... like my laundry! ;)

Well enough of my rant.  Over the next few weeks, I will post samples of ALL sorts of cards, from last years Halloween cards, Christmas cards, especially since these cards are on the retirement list and you just may want to get a hold of them before they are gone! 

Again, thank you for being patient, please stick with me and I promise to do my best to find the balance!

Stampin' Up! ...Happy Anniversary

Here is a fun card I made a few months ago, June actually.  I sent it to my In-laws for their Wedding Anniversary.  I thought it turned out cute.  I really enjoy my bird punch and using my Big Shot.  How could you not right??? Don't you love the colors? I know the designer series paper is now retired but at the time I made the card it wasn't.  I do have a ton of it left over......I have a hard time not using my papers just because they are retired.  As a demonstrator, it's hard to use retired product because it seems like EVERY TIME I use something that is no longer available, someone wants it... NEVER fails... I can show current stuff all day long and never get an order, but the minute I show something that can't be ordered  any longer, BAM, someone wants it..... It always happens to me, lol... Anyways, everything but the paper is current and if you want a piece bad enough, i'd be more than happy to send you one, lol....

All supplies Stampin' Up!
Card stock: Marina mist, crumb cake and whisper white. Stamps: teeny tiny wishes. Ink: soft suede. Accessories: Bird punch, gold brads, tulip embossing folder, big shot, dimensionals, modern label punch, and 5/8 grosgrain marina mist ribbon (oh sorry thats retired now too)...

 
I hope you've enjoyed todays card.  Have a GREAT weekend.

A Super Fun Birthday Card.....

I just want to say I had sooooo much fun making this card!  We made this card last Thursday at my creative card making class.  For those of you that attend my creative card making classes on a regular basis, you know we normally don't do "cutesy" cards.  HOWEVER, I've been seeing a lot of ladies making presents using the triple layer punch and I knew I had to try it and OMGosh-I had so much fun doing it and I JUST LOVE this card!  OK, in real life it is so cute and so much fun, seriously it is!!!  It has so much texture to it and is so vibrant!  In fact I like it so much I made a few of them to keep on hand, which is something I normally don't do.. I know crazy right, lol...I popped the presents up by using dimensionals so the presents scream OPEN ME, lol.... What do you think about the card, do ya like it?????  If you're interested, I have a card kit left from my creative card making class which includes all 4 cards from my last class.  Email me and I can send you complete details and pictures from the last class, or you can look back at the last few posts and I believe they are labeled as a class post.  The kit is $22 which includes the class fee (all materials for the 4 cards), shipping to you and all your materials in a padded enveloped to secure your cards.  My email address is amy_braunscheidel@hotmail.com

All supplies Stampin' Up!
Cardstock: pacific point, tangerine tango, old olive and whisper white. Ink: old olive. Stamp: Word Play. Accessories: Big Shot (of course) lattice embossing folder, silver brads, blossom bouquet triple layer punch, 1 3/8 and 1 1/4 square punch and dimensionals.

 
Don't forget, today is the first day to order from the new Holiday mini!  Have you received your copy yet? I am in love with sooooo many items in the mini, I can't wait to show you what I've come up with!!! Stay tuned! Have a GREAT day! Thanks for stopping by!
 

Stampin' Up! Plant of Hope ...Masculine Card CASE....

 I'm sure many of you have already seen this card posted on Andrea Walfords blog so it wont be much of a surprise here, lol...  This is a card of hers I fell in love with and just knew I had to give it a try on my own.  I'm not sure how she did hers or all of the supplies she used, so I will list what I used at the end of this post.  Most of my supplies are now sadly retired as I made this card back in JUNE!  I know, it's taken quite sometime for me to get it posted.  Sorry about that!  I do know we did use the same stamp set tho =)

I like this card because it's quite masculine and can be used for many "Guy" occasions.  I believe I used this as a Father's Day card this year for my hubby and my Father and Father- in- law.  I have such a hard time coming up with "Guy" cards sometimes. 

ALL Supplies Stampin' Up!
Card stock: chocolate chip, crumb cake, and very vanilla. Ink: chocolate chip. Stamps: plant of hope. Accessories: Big Shot, texture plates, sponge, spiral border punch, 1 5/8" chocolate chip ribbon, glue dots,  brads, and holly jolly christmas designer series paper.

 

I wanted to remind you that tomorrow is the last day to order from the 2011 Summer mini catalog and the last day to take advantage of the Buy 3 get one FREE designer series promotion.  If you woud like to place a last minute order, please feel free to email me at amy_braunscheidel@hotmail.com and I will get your order placed right away!  Thanks for stopping by!  Have a GREAT day!

Birthday Wishes, masculine or feminine or BOTH

 This is the third card we made at my hostess stampers club and will make at tomorrow nights creative card making class.  I like this card a lot.  I think it's quite universal in a way that it can be used as both a masculine card for the man in your life OR it's feminine enough to where you can still send it to a female friend/family member  as well don't you think?   Making masculine cards is something I never think to make.  I don't know why, I have a husband, father brother, etc., and the thing is, I am always making their cards last minute and I make promises to myself right then that my next class will be nothing but masculine cards just so I don't have to go through the rush of getting it done, but NOPE I procrastinate and never get it done.  I forget!!!  I think this card kinda fits the bill don't you?  What do you think?  Did you notice the paper piercing?  I LOVE paper piercing!!! It's like the Big Shot, it adds that special touch to a card.  With fall almost here, I thought the colors were appropriate too.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!:
Stamp set: Sincere salutations and elements of style. Ink: Soft suede. Card stock: soft suede, not quite navy, very vanilla  and elegant soiree designer series paper (now sadly retired). Accessories: dimesnionals, paper piercing tool and mat pack

 
Thank you for stopping by.  To place an order for any of these items used today, please email me at amy_braunscheidel@hotmail.com and I will get your order placed today! Have a great day! 

Oh I almost forgot, if you like what you see here, please don't hesitate to hit the like button and follow my business page on facebook.  My facebook page has many card samples and scrapbooking samples that are not featured here on my blog!

Stampin' Up!... Thinking of you (TWO)

 Hello all!  Today I share with you a card I CASE'D from LaLatty from SCS.  Isn't this card so pretty.  As soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to make this card.  I didn't use the same embossing folder as she did nor did I use a particular punch she did when using the oval punches and I believe our greeting/sentiment may be different, I can't remember what her card was, but I was in need of a thinking of you card, so that's what I turned this card into.  My hostess stampers club really enjoyed making this card and we're going to make this card Thursday night at my creative card making class. I can't wait! I think this card has elegance written (well stamped) all over it, lol...

As many of you know I LOVE my Big Shot and I hardly make a card anymore without it.  I just think it gives cards such a pretty look and feel to them.  If you don't have a Big Shot, you really need one! ;)

All Supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamp set (s): pocket silhouettes and teeny tiny wishes. Ink: basic black and going grey classic ink. Accessories: 1/4" basic black grosgrain ribbon, scallop trim border punch, scallop oval punch, large oval punch, finial press embossing folder, and of course the big shot. 

 
 

Stampin' Up! Thinking of YOU...

Here is a fun card we made at my hostess stampers club and one of the four cards  we're going to make at this Thursday's Creative Card Making class.  Oh by the way, if you're in the Brighton Michigan area and would like to attend my class, I still have an opening!!!! Would love to have ya! you can email me for class details.   This card was fun to make and I love the new lace ribbon border punch.  I had no idea just how big it was.  I was quite surprised when it arrived.  I like how this card turned out.  The card sorta has fall (autumn) like colors but still has a summer feel to it don't ya think? I didn't know what I wanted to do with this stamp set, but knew I wanted it.  I just started randomly started stamping and this is what I came up with.  I had NO expecatations at all.

All supplies Stampin' Up!
Stamp Set: paisley petals and teeny tiny wishes. Ink: Tangerine Tango and Old Olive. Card Stock: Old Olive,  Very Vanilla and Tangerine Tango. Accessories: Raspberry Tart DSP (retired), lace ribbon border punch, scallop edge border punch, and gold brads.

 

 Oh and don't forget, throughout the month of August, when you purchase 3 packages of Designer series paper, you get one FREE! It's a great time to stock up on halloween paper, Christmas paper, or your favorite scrapbooking paper. This also makes the perfect Holiday gift. It's never too early to get a great deal of your Christmas shopping. Keep the 3 for you and wrap the free one up and give it to a friend or someone you wouldn't normally buy for , Like me ;)

 

If you would like to place your paper order, you can email me at amy_braunscheidel@hotmail.com  Thanks for stopping and we'll see you real soon!

Buy 3 get one FREEEEEEE! Designer Series Paper

Hello friends!  Did you hear about the fantastic promotion that Stampin' Up! is offering right now.  When you purchase 3 packages of Designer Series Paper you automatically get one FREE.  This is such a GREAT time to stock up on your favorite designer seres paper featured in the new 2011-12 Idea Book & Catalog.  Please note that this promo does not include the Christmas paper featured in the new Holiday Mini catalog which you will not get for a month or so... just wanted to make that clear!  HOWEVER, there is some great Christmas paper in the new catalog that the promo DOES include.  Have I confused you???? If you haven't received your copy of the new Idea Book & Catalog yet, contact me today and I will get a copy out to you.  Have a GREAT day and God Bless!

 
 

Guest Designer Terri D.

This is our last and final card that was created in the May card swap. The guest designer for this card is Terri D. I love how Terri used the 2-step stamping on this card. Oh and how I LOVE the pink and brown color combination.... Isn't this card great! This was Terri's first time participating in our card swap. Hopefully she will decide to play along with us again. Thank you Terri for participating in the May card swap, I hope you had fun!

If you would like to play along with us and participate in any of our monthly card swaps, please email me at amy_braunscheidel@hotmail.com and I would be happy to provide you with full details! Thank you and have a GREAT day!

Join my Team for JUST $99....WOW

WOW, Did you see the FANTASTIC offer that Stampin' Up! is offering customers right now????? If you have EVER thought about becomming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, now is the time to do so..... I have some GREAT news for you!

If you would like to join my team, AND I would LOVE to have YOU!!!, you can now do so for just $99.

During July, you can join the Stampin' Up! family for only $99! This limited time Starter Kit--valued at $185--comes with the following high-quality products:

 

• Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
• Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
• Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
• Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
• Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
• Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
• Note Cards (20)
• Clear-Mount Block C
• Blender Pen (1)
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies

*Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!

 

Plus, join in July and get a FREE Christmas Keepsake project kit--a $40 value! Imagine an afternoon spent chatting with friends while creating something beautiful--isn't that what Stampin' Up! is all about? But act now because this special kit is only available as part of this limited-time offer.

As an added bonus, first-time demonstrators can get two free months of Demonstrator Business Web 
Services (DBWS) when they sign up during their first 21 days as a demonstrator. Subscribing to DBWS means having your own online store, blog, hostess portal, and much more!

Join Stampin' Up! in July and get brand-new products, including an exclusive project kit--all for just $99!

EMAIL ME at amy_braunscheidel@hotmail.com to get your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator paperwork started today!

Guest Designer..... Diane H...

This is a card created by another one of my guest desigers from my May card swap. Diane H. created this beauty! I love the colors and the texture of the card! It's bold yet subtle, just the right combination! Thank you Diane for participating in the May card swap!

 

Stampin' Up! Queen for A Day...

 
I love this card!  This is a card I did for a workshop back in April along with my hostess stampers club and creative card making class.  Thanks to Jane for the great idea.  I looked right over it in the mini catalog.  Jane wanted to do this card at her workshop so I said, why not.  Well actually I tweaked it a little.  I didn't have all of the supplies that thesample had so I just used what i had on hand and VIOLA, this is what I came up with.  You haveta love those mini catalogs and all thier great samples.  It makes being a demonstrator so much easier.

 All Supplies Stampin' Up!
Card stock: basic black and very vanilla. Ink: basic black. Stamp set: your a gem. Accessories: Big shot, top note die, extra large bird punch, silver brads, scallop trip border punch, dimensionals, newsprint designer series paper and 5/8 grosgrain basic black ribbon.

  
 

 

Guest Designer Mary Ann H....

Today's guest designer is Mary Ann H.  Don't you just love this beauthy!  I love the pattern paper and the use of the ribbon.  My ladies know how much I LOVE ribbon, lol....I am so heartbroken that Stampin' Up! is doing away with the 5/8 grosgrain ribbon, Stampin' Up! what were you thinking?? Anyways, doesn't this card just scream SPRING!  Thank you Mary Ann for participating in the May card swap. Your card is gorgeous!

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Card stock: old olive, crumb cake, and so saffron. Ink: choc. chip.  Stamps: heard from the heart. Accessories: scallop trim border punch, daffodil delight 5/8 grosgrain ribbon and designer series paper.

 

Guest Designer Marla O....

Here is a super cute card using the new cupcake punch that Marla made.  Marla was also a participant in the May card swap.  I love the colors and the cupcake punch.  This card is nice and bright don't you think!   Thank you so much for participating Marla!

All supplies Stampin' Up! of course =)
Card stock: melon mambo and pacific point, ice cream parlor designer series paper and buttons, build a cupcake punch and photo corners punch.

 

Stay tuned for more guest designers!

Stampin' Up! Celebrate...

A blast from the past.  I came across this card is my box of cards.  I participated in a card swap at convention a few years ago.  This is a card I made to swap.  WOW, I like to think I have improved my stamping skills since then, lol... Anywho, most of the product is retired, but I asure you, all of the product is STAMPIN' UP! only as this was a Stampin' Up! Convention Swap.  I hope you enjoy!

All Supplies Stampin' Up!
Card stock: brilliant blue, only ornage, old olive and whisper white. Stamps: Celebrate, boho background.  Accessories: tab punch, scallop circle punch, 1 3/4 circle punch, gold brads and dimensionals.