Stampin' Up! has lots of Textured Impressions Embossing Folders in the new 2012-2013 Catalog!  They're easy to use and create beautifully embossed card stocks!  Watch the Video and get started today!

Welcome to the SUDSOL Blog Tour!  You're probably coming directly from SUDSOL! I am thrilled to be your first stop today! Look around, let me know what you think and if you see something that you need clarification on, drop me an email!  Also, I'm giving away lots of Blog Candy so leave me a comment and check back to see if you win!

I've been a Demonstrator for almost 15 years so my customers have been around a looooong time! My projects are usually better suited to classes but this is my "Go-To" card for newbies/workshops. It uses minimal supplies and makes a great gift if you package up a few and tie with a coordinating ribbon. (It was cased from a gift packet that Yvette Sanchez made me.)

Supplies:  Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White card stocsks; International Bazaar Designer Series Paper; Daffodil Delight Seam Binding; Rich Razzleberry Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon; Morning Post Alphabet Stamp Set; Versamark Ink; Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink; Clear Embossing Powder; Heat Tool, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch; Snail Adhesive; Stampin' Dimensionals; Mini Glue Dots. (Technique:  "Cheater Embossing")

This card is "clean" looking but has a lot of dimension and texture.  It uses lots of new product from the 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Catalog.  (The oval is colored in with a Real Red Stampin' Write Marker and the next layer is punched with the Extra Large Oval Punch.)  All supplies are listed below.

Supplies:  Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White card stocks; Big Shot; Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Folder (my fave!); Apothecary Accents Framelits; Layered Labels Stamp Set; Stazon Black Ink; Real Red Stampin' Write Marker;  Large Oval Punch; Basic Black 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon; Linen Thread; Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons; Stampin' Dimensionals; Mini Glue Dots; Snail Adhesive.

One of the first things I did when my last child left for college was to start a Book Club.  I invited my favorite women to get together once a month. Every month someone different hosts and they get to choose the book.  It's been great to "get out of my box" and read lots of books I would not have otherwise read.  It is such a blessing and a treat to get to spend time with these amazing women on a regular basis!  Each year, when it's my turn to host, I make bookmarks for "the girls." This is going to be the next one they receive.  (I will do a video for these and post it for you in a day or two.)  Enjoy!

Supplies:  Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla card stocks; Postage Due, Morning Post Alphabet and Daydream Medallions Stamp Sets; Big Shot; Two Tags Die; Floral Framelits Dies; 1 1/4" Circle Punch; Stampin' Sponge; Rich Razzleberry and Crumb Cake Inks; Versamark Ink; Clear Embossing Powder; Heat Tool; Stampin' Dimensionals; Snail Adhesive; Paper Snips. (Techniques:  Emboss Resist, "Cheater Embossing")

I threw this card in last minute because you came all the way over here so I wanted to make sure you got enough ideas!  If you take a look around you'll realize that, to me, embellishments are kind of like cookies, once I get started I really just can't stop myself!

Supplies:  Gumball Green, Raspberry Ripple and Whisper White card stocks; Big Shot; Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Folder; Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder; Bitty Banners Framelits; A Cherry on Top and Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Sets;  Raspberry Ripple Classic Ink; Versamark Ink; Heat Tool; Clear Embossing Powder; Paper Snips; Basic Pearls; Stampin' Dimensionals; Mini Glue Dots; Corner Rounder; Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack; Stylus Tool; Mat; Shimmer Spray

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That's it for today but come back again soon!  (I'll miss you if you don't!) NEW PROJECTS ARE POSTED DAILY!  The NEXT STOP on your Blog Tour is Tammy Fite.  Enjoy! 😀

I promised I would post a video showing how the flower was made on my card yesterday.  These are soooo easy!  I am in the process of doing lots of HOW TO Videos for my online classes at StampAcademy.com (shameless plug 😉 I'll be loading them all this week. You can see them in the FREE Video Section of StampAcademy.  Enjoy!

As promised, here’s a Video showing how the Sizzlit Doily was cut in yesterday’s card.  (You can the original post HERE.) 

Check back later today for the Flower Video.  Enjoy! 😀

I just LOVE Collage – Vintage, Shabby Chic – whatever – in my Paper Crafting!  I love it all!!!!  There are lots of new stamp sets and accessories in the Stampin' Up! 2012-2013 Catalog that work really well with this technique in Card Making!  I was working on some Techniques for my online Technique-A-Week Class at StampAcademy.com and I ended up creating this card.  What do you think?

Supplies:  Not Quite Navy, Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla Card Stocks; Postage Due, Layered Labels Stamp Sets; Not Quite Navy, More Mustard and Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake Classic Inks; Versamark Ink; ("Cheater Embossing" Technique); Clear Embossing Powder; Heat Tool; Big Shot; Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies; Finishing Touches Edgelits; Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons; Linen Thread; Victoria Crochet Trim Ribbon; Stampin' Sponges; Stampin' Dimensionals; Mini Glue; Sticky Strip; Mini Glue Dots; Snail Adhesive; Paper Snips.

I LOVE this new paper!!!!  It is so colorful!  Here's a quick card using DSP and card stocks with a bunch of embellishments.  You can find a VIDEO on the SIZZLITS HERE.  I'll post one for the flower tomorrow. Have a great Monday! 😀  Enjoy!

Supplies:  Rich Razzleberry, Island Indigo and Whisper White card stocks; International Bazaar Designer Series Paper; Big Shot; Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Folder; Delicate Doilies Sizzlits L; 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch; 1" Circle Punch; 1 1/4" Circle Punch; Rich Razzleberry and Island Indigo Classic Inks; Daffodil Delight Seam Binding; Rhinestone Brad; Shimmer Spray; A Fitty Occasion Stamp Set; Stampin' Dimensionals; Snail Adhesive.

Good morning!  If you visit my blog often, you know that I've been addicted to flowers in my card making. This card has a different kind of flower – cut with a Framelit.  I LOVE Framelits!  They make everything sooo easy!  What do you think?

Supplies:  Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla card stocks; En Francais; Chocolate Chip and Crumb Cake Classic Inks; Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker; Big Shot; Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Folder; Flower Framelit; 2 1/2" Circle Punch; Pursuit of Happiness Stamp Set; Basic Pearls; Stampin' Dimensionals; Snail Adhesive

The inspiration for this card came from a this wooden sign at Artful Whimsy:

Here's my loose interpretation.

Supplies:  Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake and Whisper Whie card stocks; Big Shot; Apothecary Art Framelits; Woodgrain Stampin' Up! Stamp in Basic Gray; Stampin' Sponge; Chocolate Chip Classic Ink; 1 1/4" Soft Suede Grosgrain Ribbon; Vintage Brads; Paper Piercing Template; Paper Piercing Tool; Log Cabin Smooch Spritz; Snail Adhesive; Stampin' Dimensionals; Word Play Stampin' Up! Stamp Set.

Okay – so the yellow – AKA: Daffodil Delight – card stock and ribbon were obviously on my craft table this morning!  Here's one more!  (Flower details can be found HERE.)

I have just been in a Paper Crafting, Rubber Stamping, Card Making Frenzy today! LOL!  It's dark and raining here so I'm making my own sunshine with Daffodil Delight card stock and Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper…and, I'm almost embarrassed to say…another flower! (Rolled Roses Video HERE) Enjoy!

Supplies:  Daffodil Delight and Shimmer White card stocks; Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper; Big Shot; Two Tags Die; Large Delicate Doilies Sizzlit; Delicate Designs Textured Impressions Folder; Corner Rounder Punch; 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch; Daffodil Delight Classic Ink; Stampin' Sponge; Paper Snips; Delightful Dozen Stamp Set; White Organza Ribbon; Daffodil Delight Stitched 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon; Stampin' Dimensionals; Mini Glue Dots; Rhinestones