EEEK!

Uh oh.
Someone put ghosts into a jar,
and they are
NOT HAPPY!

I, uh, someone used the stamp set called
Spooky Bingo Bits.
The Spider Web Embossing Folder was used on the lid of the jar,
and then spritzed with Smooch to give it a shimmer.
Very Spooky!
And so cute.
But just the same, I'm not going to open that jar!

Michelle Suit

As Demonstrators,
we have so many places to go to find ideas and inspiration.
I saw this card on one of those sites.
(I never worry about having to come up with ideas for my events!
I LOVE MY JOB! Join my team and I will show you how easy it is!)
I used the Blossom Bouquet Punch.
Change the colors and this idea will work for any season.

Quiet Impact

I saw this card originally done with
the stamp set called
Delicate Doilies.
Pooh!
I don't have that one yet,
so I pulled out my set called
Circle Circus.
I think it turned out just fine.
I love having options to fall back on
when I see something pretty
and don't have everything used.
It stretches my creativity and makes it mine
even though I am reproducing a card.

Diana Gibbs
(Love her!)

Love & Care

I just adore this look.
This is a one-layer card with no bells, no whistles.
Just paper, ink and stamps.
After I stamped the flowers,
I drew a line around a template on the edge of the base card.
Unfortunately, Love & Care is retired.
But looking through our catalog,
I see many possibilities
that I am eager to try.
What do you think?

Dawn Olchefske

Penny's September Calendar Insert

Perfectly simple!

In Memory

It's All About the Packaging!

Inside this box is a single stamp and an Ink Spot
for a nice lady.
She would have been thrilled to receive it in a little cello bag,
but I wanted to 'jazz' it up a bit.
To me, the packaging is just as important as the gift.
It shows how special you think someone is by taking the time
to make it pretty.
I used my Big Shot and the Box #2 Die on a sheet of
Crumb Cake card stock to make this versatile little box.
To make the belly band,
I wrapped a strip of Basic Black card stock
and a strip of Real Red Designer Series Paper
around the box.
Then used Black Satin Ribbon and added a
coordinating tag to finish it off.
Pretty darn cute!
Yep! She's gonna like it a lot!

Inspired by Mary Fish

Clean & Simple

Sometimes a messy work space pays off!
I had the base part of this card sitting on my table along with a few other pieces.
It was partially stamped and never finished.
I looked down and immediately saw possibilities!
I love how it turned out.
I just randomly stamped the flourish from the set called
Vintage Vogue with White Craft Ink on
Crumb Cake and Soft Suede card stock.
Tied it up with White Organza Ribbon and
voila'
a pretty, clean & simple card!

Riding Hood Red and Black All Over!

I was given the stamp set, Best Friends Forever, at the convention this year.
I hadn't used it until I saw this great card on
Diana Gibbs blog.
The Wide Black Grosgrain Ribbon is cut down the middle which causes it
to fray a bit and give the card a really cool look.
It uses the designer paper called First Edition.
I used Riding Hood Red card stock with Basic Black.
Love it!

Redbird Thinking of You

This cheery card is just a bit 'outside of the box.'
The little bird, on a punched Jewelry Tag, is attached using a brad.
I also used my new
Textured Impressions folder called Stripes
on the Daffodil Delight card stock.
The stamp sets used were
Trendy Trees and Itty Bitty Bits.

Welcome Baby Brooke!

A friend's daughter, whom I've know all her life,
recently delivered her second baby girl.
And she is a cutie!
(I got to hold her. I wanted to eat her little hands!)
I wanted to give her something different and remembered the little
Christmas scrapbook I posted here, November 18th, 2010.
It would work perfectly to hold gift cards and then pictures of the baby.
There are three inserts where I placed six different gift cards
I thought the family could use during this busy time.
For instance, McDonalds, Walgreen's, grocery stores, etc.
And yes, it is made using toilet paper rolls!
(Don't tell anyone I like to eat baby hands!)

Holiday Mini Halloween Crow

When I saw the new Holiday Mini Catalog, I was so happy because it is
filled with so many fun items I want to try.
Then I turned to page 10 and saw this spooky crow all
dressed up for Halloween.
I knew I was going to do my best to recreate him.

Since I didn't have everything used on the model in the catalog,
I had to improvise. But I think that is a good thing.
It makes me stretch my imagination.
I think he turned out just fine.
Click on the photos to get a closer look.
If you don't have a copy of the Holiday Mini,
let me know and I will get one to you.
I think you will agree with me,
it's FANTASTIC!

Good-bye Summer Mini Catalog

August 31 is the LAST day to order from the Summer Mini Catalog!
Let me know if there is something you would like from this great little catalog
and I will be happy to help you!
pamdurso@sbcglobal.net
www.pamdurso.stampinup.net

Buh bye August!

Wow!
We are fast approaching the end of August!
And with the end of August comes the end of the
Buy Three Get One Free
Promotion.
Now is the time to stock up on the holiday papers for
Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas!
Email me with your order
or go to my website store at
www.pamdurso.stampinup.net
and order anytime you like!

Something else to think about is that the
Summer Mini Catalog
ends on August 31 too!
Be sure to grab that item you have been putting off ordering
NOW!

Pinkness

Jayne Singleton is at it again!
She made this card using the new stamp set called
Button Buddies.
All the characters in the set have a spot for you to place a button.
This little guy has to be my favorite.
His little pearl eyes are just so stinkin'
CUTE!
Thanks, Jayne!

Circle Birthday

This is a quick card that let's you showcase
several textures, while giving a fun, happy birthday feeling too.
I've included a polka dot embossed circle, a designer paper circle,
a textured card stock circle, a smooth card stock circle and a
Glitter Paper circle tied up with a bow.

Thank You in a Pizza Box

Since I will be moving soon,
I wanted to thank my club members for sticking with me
through these last few months of my $25 Club.
I made a few 3 x 3 cards and placed them in a mini pizza box
to show my appreciation.
I think that little tag says it all!
Thanks, ladies!

Love & Care One More Time

I have been using this set a lot lately.
It is a Hostess set found in the Summer Mini Catalog called
Love & Care.
The Designer Paper is called
First Edition.
The colors used are
Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade, and Crumb Cake.
I will be sad to see this set retire at the end of this month.

Hello Blossoms

This little single stamp called
Hello Blossoms
can be found in the Summer Mini Catalog which will expire
the last day of this month.
Don't put your order off any longer!

Monkey See, Monkey Do

As I stated in yesterday's post,
the members of the Pieces of Heart team
were given a challenge this month by
Don to make a card using at least ten circles
of at least two different sizes.
This card is my answer to that challenge.
I remembered seeing a version of this monkey on the display boards
at this year's convention.

There are even Window Sheets inside his glasses!
In case you're counting, there are 16 circles of various sizes.
His nose started as a circle too!

I'm not sure how someone would feel receiving
this monkey card
since the sentiment says
Thinking of You!
But he was fun to make.

Great challenge, Don.
You made us think outside of the.....
Circle!