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Fabric Flowers

Posted by Cathy Parlitsis

· September 10, 2012

Fabric Flowers – I love 'em!

I found this one in my "Treasure Box" this morning! I keep it in my studio for little pieces of cards that I start but then decide not to use! I save them and then, every once in a while, I remember they're there and it's like finding treasures! LOL

This flower uses Stampin' Up! Fabric with card stock for a little structure. I hope you like it! 😀

Supplies: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla Card Stocks; Timeless Portrait Fabric; Big Shot; Houndstooth Textured Impressions Folder; Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding; Scissors; Tiny Tags Stamp Set; Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black and Crumb Cake Inks; Tiny Tags Punch; Antique Brads; Circles #2 Originals Die; Fun Flowers Bigz L Die; Sticky Strip; Glue Dots; Snail Adhesive

Categories : Cards

Online Paper Crafting Classes at StampAcademy.com

Posted by Cathy Parlitsis

· September 7, 2012

Do You Need Fresh Ideas? Don't have the time to attend classes? Want to Stamp In Your Pajamas? Discover new and exciting ways to use the Stamps and Accessories in Stampin' Up!'s new HOLIDAY Mini Catalog AND the new 2013-2014 Catalog! The 2013HOLIDAY EDITION is going on now! Save Time, Save Money with StampAcademy.com's Online Paper Crafting Classes for Crafters at every level! You're gonna LOVE the projects – Guaranteed! Don't miss it! Lots of FREE Videos too! Check it out!

Categories : Cards, Paper Crafting

Holiday Blog Tour

Posted by Cathy Parlitsis

· September 6, 2012

This post was originally part of the SUDSOL Holiday Blog Tour. I've been a member of Sudsol for almost a decade! It's an amazing resource for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators!

It's an honor to have you stop by my blog today! I hope you get lots of ideas!

Today, we have Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas! I LOVE the Holidays! (My College Kids come home!!!!!!! Yay!)

My first project is a Thanksgiving Place Card. I have a BIG family and I do Thanksgiving for 27 people so place cards help to minimize the chaos at the dinner table. (It also lets me know where to put the Crystal wine glasses and where to leave them out!)

Supplies: Big Shot; Two Tags Die; Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder; Autumn Accents Die; Wonderfall Stamp Set; Card Stocks: Elegant Eggplant, Garden Green, More Mustard, Riding Hood Red, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip Very Vanilla; Inks: More Mustard, Riding Hood Red, Garden Green, Chocolate Chip, Elegant Eggplant; Polka Dot Ribbon: Elegant Eggplant, More Mustard; Greeting is from Seasonal Sayings Stamp Set; Brads; Bitty Banner Framelits; Elegant Eggplant Stampin" Write Marker; Rhinestone; Stampin' Dimensionals; Glue Dots; Snail Adhesive; Sticky Strip.

This is a simple Halloween Card that was created using our 7/8" Natural Cotton Ribbon. While it is perfect to stamp on (Yup! You heard right!), I kept it au naturale!

Supplies: Elegant Eggplant, Basic Black and Very Vanilla card stocks; 7/8" Natural Cotton Ribbon; Googly Ghouls Stamp Set; Stazon Black Ink; Goolies; Word Window Punch; Modern Label Punch; Big Shot; Framelits Labels Collection; Elegant Eggplant Polka Dot Ribbon; Stampin' Dimensionals; Snail Adhesive; Sticky Strip.

I saw the construction of this box done by Yvette Sanchez for StampAcademy.com – I adapted it to a Holiday Theme. Just put 4 petite pockets together to form a box! It uses the Petite Die (4) and lots of Glimmer Paper! (I DO tend to get carried away!) LOL

Supplies: Cherry Cobbler card stock; Be of Good Cheer DSP; Big Shot; Petite Pocket Die; Snow Flurry Die; Shimmer Paper – Red, Silver, Champagne; Stazon Black Ink; Rhinestones; Perfect Punches Stamp Set; Cherry Cobbler and Garden Green Stampin' Write Markers; Punches: 1 3/4" Scallop Circle, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle; Rhinestones; Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding; Paper Cutter; Stampin' Dimensionals; Glue Dots; Sticky Strip, Snail Adhesive

Thanks again, so much, for stopping by my blog today! I hope you come back again soon! If you're looking for the next stop on the Tour CLICK HERE!

Hugs,

Cathy

Categories : Cards, Paper Crafting

See ya tomorrow!

Posted by Cathy Parlitsis

· September 5, 2012

Tomorrow is the SUDSOL Holiday Blog Tour!! Come back for lots of Holiday Ideas! I am #2 on the Tour and I will have Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas projects for you!

"Y'all come back now, y'hear!" LOL!

Categories : Cards

Holiday 2012 Edition of Project Parade Preview #3

Posted by Cathy Parlitsis

· September 1, 2012

Today is the third Preview for the Holiday 2012 Edition of Project Parade that began today at StampAcademy.com! All Classes have FULL VIDEO AND PDFs!

Today's project was designed by Fran Trischetta for StampAcademy.com. It is an Origami Christmas Card. The video is below. If you would like the PDF Instructions with the Product List, you can download it by visiting the Holiday 2012 Project Parade Page at StampAcademy.com.

Do You Need Ideas for Holiday Gifts? Don't have the time to attend classes? Want to Stamp In Your Pajamas? The HOLIDAY EDITION OF PROJECT PARADE IS ON NOW!! Discover new and exciting ways to use the Stamps and Accessories in Stampin' Up!'s new Holiday 2012 Mini Catalog! It's Easy! Save Time, Save Money with StampAcademy.com's Online Paper Crafting Classes for Crafters at every level! You're gonna LOVE the projects – Guaranteed! 25+ Projects for $24.95 – That's less than $1 per project! Don't miss it! Lots of FREE Videos too! Check it out!

Categories : Cards

Holiday 2012 Edition of Project Parade Preview #2

Posted by Cathy Parlitsis

· August 31, 2012

Today is the second Preview for the Holiday 2012 Edition of Project Parade that begins tomorrow at StampAcademy.com! All Classes have FULL VIDEO AND PDFs!

Today's project was designed by Gail Bailie for StampAcademy.com. It is a Spooky Halloween "Toxic Treats Lantern!" The video is below. If you would like the PDF Instructions with the Product List, you can download it by visiting the Holiday 2012 Project Parade Page at StampAcademy.com.

Do You Need Ideas for Holiday Gifts? Don't have the time to attend classes? Want to Stamp In Your Pajamas? The HOLIDAY EDITION OF PROJECT PARADE LAUNCHES SEPTEMBER 1ST! Discover new and exciting ways to use the Stamps and Accessories in Stampin' Up!'s new Holiday 2012 Mini Catalog! It's Easy! Save Time, Save Money with StampAcademy.com's Online Paper Crafting Classes for Crafters at every level! You're gonna LOVE the projects – Guaranteed! 25+ Projects for $24.95 – That's less than $1 per project! Don't miss it! Lots of FREE Videos too! Check it out!

Categories : Cards

Holiday 2012 Edition of Project Parade Preview #1

Posted by Cathy Parlitsis

· August 31, 2012

I’m so excited! Today is the first Preview for the Holiday 2012 Edition of Project Parade at StampAcademy.com! FULL VIDEO AND PDFs!

Do You Need Ideas for Holiday Gifts? Don’t have the time to attend classes? Want to Stamp In Your Pajamas? The HOLIDAY EDITION OF PROJECT PARADE LAUNCHES SEPTEMBER 1ST! Discover new and exciting ways to use the Stamps and Accessories in Stampin’ Up!’s new Holiday 2012 Mini Catalog! It’s Easy! Save Time, Save Money with StampAcademy.com’s Online Paper Crafting Classes for Crafters at every level! You’re gonna LOVE the projects – Guaranteed! 25+ Projects for $24.95 – That’s less than $1 per project! Don’t miss it! Lots of FREE Videos too! Check it out!

This Photo Album was Designed by Sharon Abrams for Stamp Academy and was created using the Cookie Kit from the Holiday Mini Catalog!!!!

Visit the Holiday 2012 Edition of Project Parade Page for the Downloadable PDF Instruction Sheet!

Categories : Cards

Almost September

Posted by Cathy Parlitsis

· August 28, 2012

Yup! Believe it, or not, it's almost September! And…besides all of the school stuff, that means the SUDSOL HOLIDAY BLOG TOUR IS COMING!!!!! (I included a little sneak peak teaser of one of my projects!)

SUDSOL is a Community of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators that share Business and Creative Ideas and support each other in a forum setting. It has been an incredible resource for me over the years and I'm thrilled to be able to share a little of the creativity with all of you!

Mark your calendars for September 6th! I'm the second stop on the tour and I have three projects for you! There'll be lots of others too! Check back on the 6th and Enjoy! Can't WAIT! ;-D

Categories : Cards

Hello

Posted by Cathy Parlitsis

· August 27, 2012

I love the simplicity of the greeting! "Hello" can be used for almost any purpose! I had lots of "left-overs" in Elegant Eggplant and Wisteria Wonder from yesterday's project so I stuck with the colors for the sketch today. Enjoy!

Supplies: Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White card stocks; Regal Designer Series Paper Pack; Big Shot; Chevron, Polka Dot, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folders; 4 1/2" Scallop Circle Die; 4" Circle Die (Retired); Friendship Preserves Stamp Set; Wisteria Wonder Ink; Window Frame Collection Framelits; Scallop Circle Punch; 1 1/4" Square Punch and 3/4" Square Punch (to cut the banners); Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons; Stampin' Dimensionals; Snail Adhesive; Paper Snips.

Categories : Cards

My Banners Are Done!!!!

Posted by Cathy Parlitsis

· August 26, 2012

Yay!!! My New Banners are done for the Holiday Edition of Project Parade at my online class blog – www.StampAcademy.com! I'm so excited! What do you think????