Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!!! I wish everyone the best to come in 2008!

Big thanks to Lisa Strahl for the background stamp! It's a new one she designed for Cornish Heritage Farms called scalloped Lace Backgrounder. Isn't it pretty? I love it!

The glasses are from a new set to be released in January 4th from Hanna Stamps. Oh boy is this one CUTE! See the other design team blogs for more sneak peeks.

The numbers are from the retried set Tidy Alphabet (Stampin'Up!).... I will never part with this set. Happy is from the Things Hanna Would Say set.

The pink strip is from a pack of of all kinds of pink strips. I got them from eP a long time ago and just found them in my mess. They are made by Doodlebug Designs and they are called Paper Frills. Now that I found them, I'm going to use them! Wait till you see the flowers. :) I used my poker from the Crafter's Tool kit to pierce along the middle.

The Recipe:

Stamps: New Hanna Set (to be released January 4th), Things Hanna Would Say, Tidy Numbers, Scalloped Lace Backgrounder.
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Noir Black & Burnt Umber Palette Ink, Stampin Write Markers, Copics eSsentials (the blue).
Paper: Stampin' Up White Notecards, Whisper White, Close to Cocoa.
Other: Sakura Glitter Pen, Sakura Glaze, Round Scallop Punch (Stampin'Up!), Round Scallop Punch (Marvy), 1 1/4 Circle Punch (Stampin'Up!), Paper Frills, Crafter's Tool Kit.

Everyone stay safe, have fun, and have a SUPER new 2008!!!

~Cambria

Eastern Elegance Rub On Tin

I can't stop. I am addicted to these new rub ons from Stampin'Up! My cell phone, my digital photo frame, my review mirror in my van! LOL. Where have I been? Why didn't someone tell me rub ons are so much fun!!

After I took the photos, I realized that the chocolate will look prettier wrapped with some matching designer paper. Duh. So, I did that... imagine that chocolate covered with paper on the inside! *wink*

Only a few more days and I can order more.... I NEED more!!! You know what's going on my first order? LOL

The little flower charm is from Walmart. I picked them up ages ago because I thought they were cute... and well, they were pink. But... that black center? You guessed it!! It's a RUB ON!! It's from the same package (Eastern Elegance), but from the black sheet.











See the white little design around the lid? Oh yah baby, more rub ons! I love how you can cut them out and just put the pieces wherever you want. I haven't been this excited since I discovered that I can sew!

The Recipe:

Eastern Elegance Rub Ons (Stampin'Up!) *Available January 2nd*
Bali Breeze Designer Paper (Stampin'Up!) *
White Taffeta Ribbon (Stampin'Up!)
Walmart Flower Charm
Clear lid Square Tin

Have a super day everyone.... I have to go and find more stuff to cover with rub ons!

~Cambria

©Stampin'Up! 1990-2007

Happy Heart Day w/Rub Ons!

I'm SO excited that Stampin'Up! is now carrying Rub Ons!! I've never used them with any luck, but wow, was this easy!! As a demo, we were allowed to pre-order out of the Preview Brochure, so I couldn't resist ordering them. Now, I'm counting down the days until I can order all of them out of the new Spring/Summer Idea Book & Catalog! By the way, the new catalog has landed at my house... so if you want one, let me know!

This set is called Happy Heart Day. It's included as part of the Valentine Bundle Promo starting January 2nd. I paper pieced the elephant with the Bali Breeze Designer paper (also available January 2nd). I took my blender pen, dipped in Purely Pomegranate classic ink and colored some highlights right on the elephant. What's better than a pink polka dotted elephant?

You get two huge sheets of rub ons in the package. One sheet is white and the other is black. I used the white for the sentiment and for the center of the flowers.

Cut out the part you want to use from the sheet. Peel off the back and then stick it where you want it on your project. For the flowers, I stuck it on a scrap piece of Purely Pomegranate card stock. Then, take the stick (included) and gently rub across the front. Carefully peel off the sheet and SHAZAM..... it's on the paper!! I then took the Three for You Punch and punched out the flower. How cool is that? Cool indeed baby. I'm a rub on newbie and if I can do it, anyone can.

Here is the recipe:

Stamps: Happy Heart Day
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Purely Pomegranate, Shimmery White, Bali Breeze Designer Paper.
Ink: Basic Black, Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi, Soft Sky.
Other: Three for Three Punch, Photo Corner Punch, 1 1/4 Circle Punch, Stipple Brushes, Blender Pen, Crafter's Tool Kit, Dazzling Diamonds, Ice Rhinestone Brads, Eastern Elegance Rub Ons, Dimensionals, Janome Sew Mini, Scor-Pal.

With the kids home, and the holiday, my days are all off. I keep thinking it's the weekend. I can't believe 2008 is just a few days away. We don't have anything big planned. The kids are looking forward to it though. We stay up, watch movies and each junk food. Hope you all have a great New Year with the ones you love. Thanks for stopping by!!

~Cambria
©Stampin'Up! 1990-2007

Happy Heart Day!

I knew I had to have this set when I saw it in the Preview Brochure. The butterfly is my favorite part of the set, but the whole set is just too cute. And, perfect for Valentines day and beyond. You can get this set as part of the Valentines Bundle starting January 2nd.

You probably can't see in the photo, but the center of the flowers are embossed, so the circle portion is popped out. I did that with my Punches Plus Classy Brass Template. You can see a quickie tutorial on dry embossing here.

Does the card stock and ribbon look familiar? Yep, I'm using the tag bundle from the Wrapping Up The Holiday Promotion. Better hurry and get some! It's also your last chance for buy one get one free on the beautiful satin ribbon! Offer ends December 31st. Only $4.95 and everything is cut and ready to go. It's going to make my swaps a breeze!

Here is the recipe:
Stamps: Happy Heart Day, Polka Dot Background
Ink: Basic Black Real Red, Soft Sky, Craft Whisper White
Paper: Basic Gray, Holiday Tag Bundle (which includes, Whisper White, Soft Sky Prints Designer Paper, Real Red Textured card stock, Ribbon), Whisper White, Real Red, Soft Sky.
Other: Word Window Punch, Designer Label Punch, Circle Punches, Circle Scallop Punch, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Two-way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Crafter's Tool Kit, Uni-ball White Gel Pen, Blender Pens, Light Table, Empressor Stylus, Punch Pals Classy Brass Template, Scor-pal.

I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday. Mine was crazy, but mad fun! Thanks for stopping by!

~Cambria

©Stampin'Up! 1990-2007

Happy Holidays!!

Just a couple more cards I thought I'd share. You've seen the penguin one as a part of the dirty challenge, but this one I made with the blue for the sky and added the little frame around the igloo. It felt so much better when I could use blue! I used my Copic Marker that matches Soft Sky from the eP eSsentials Copic bundle . I hope Santa brings me MORE of those markers! :) The dot frame is from the Festive Labels set from Gina K. I just inked it up with my Stampin'Write Marker without getting ink on the sentiment. Images are from Elzybells.... I think they are adorable! That wonderful, fuzzy paper is from Heidi Grace.

I wanted to wish you all a wonderful Holiday and a SUPER new year!! I thank you all for visiting me and for leaving such nice comments and emails. I appreciate it very much. You bring me SO many smiles!! Enjoy your family and friends and stay safe if you are traveling. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

~Cambria

Perfect Package

I didn't get enough Christmas cards made this year. I NEVER get enough made. Thought I was going to just pack it in and move on to my SU! swaps when one of my twins begged me this morning to make a card for his girl. Yes... his first "girlfriend". He's only in fifth grade, and hasn't even worked up enough nerve to hold her hand, but he's had a crush on this girl since last year, and they are a "official" couple. Well, as "official" and as "couple" as you can be in the fifth grade. LOL. Her Mom is a stamper too... he knows how to pick em, I can say that!

I used the last of my Heidi Grace candy paper and some scraps on my desk. Her shirt is paper pieced from the opposite side of the paper. He did request "not too lovie.. with hearts and stuff Mom". I hope it passes his requirements. Ahhh... first love. He's such a sweetheart.... how could I not make him a card for his girl?

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Thanks for stopping by!!

The Recipe:

Stamps: Perfect Package, Tis the Season (Hanna Stamps), Holiday Tag Team (SU! and retiring)
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Shimmery White, Real Red, Jolly & Bright-Candy (Heidi Grace)
Ink: Palette Noir Black, Copic eSsentials, Stampin'Write Markers.
Other: Soft Subtle Brads, Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals, Circle Punches, Scalloped Marvy Punch (yellow), Janome Sew Mini, Scor-Pal.


~Cambria

Dirty Girl Alumni Challenge

Another challenge in the Dirty Girl Alumni Forum. I was thrilled to read about this one because I had just ordered this sweet penguin from Elzbells! It's Jami's fault... she sent me those images, then I HAD to go and take a look. HAD to have the sweet little penguin! :) Jami's fault.

This challenge was any card with a penguin, ice, and the hard part... NO BLUE! No, that is not blue in the center of the main flake. Really... it's green. I know it LOOKS blue in the photo, but it's not. Now I can't wait to make another with some blue... I can't tell you how many times I reached for blue. "Oh shoot.... no blue" she kept saying to herself.... out loud too. I think I've lost it. I hope I can find it after the Holidays. SNORT.

Want to see more of this challenge from Dirty Girls past? Click here.

Here is the recipe:

Stamps: Elzybells
Paper: Basic Gray, Pretty In Pink, Shimmery, Flocked Designer Paper (heidi grace)
Ink: Palette Noir Black, Pure Color Pencils (SU!), Going Gray
Other: Dazzling Diamonds, Sakura Glitter Pen, Two-way Glue Pen, Marvy Rectangle Scallop (purple), Marvy Round Scallop (yellow), Circle Punches (Stampin''Up!), Dimensionals, Taffeta Ribbon, Fun Flock, Glue Pen, Scor-Pal.

Have a super day everyone! I'm off to hopefully finish up my Christmas shopping! This week has just been beyond NUTS baby. NUTS! Thanks for stopping by!!
~Cambria

Perfect Package/Things Hanna Would Say

I always have so much fun with new Hanna stamp releases! Talk about fun sets to play with... yah baby. This cute Hanna is all excited because she opened a box with the In Colors ribbon from Stampin'Up! and new Paper Snips! (I just cut the lid off the box with my cutting knife and filled it up.) Indeed..... the perfect package for the stamper in us all!

I have to tell you that I've been drooling over those Copic Markers ever since Sharon let us play with hers in Portland. I haven't ordered any because the color choices are just overwhelming.... I don't know where to start. I was thrilled to see that eP is offering the Copic essentials!! They coordinate with the In Colors from Stampin'Up! I love Joy and Daisy... they are SO smart. I couldn't add them to my cart fast enough. Santa brought me a present early.... I don't think he's been getting my HINTS about stuff I want for my craft'in. Whooo Hoooo... I've got some Copics!! Now, for some practice!

The Recipe:

Stamps: Perfect Package, Things Hanna Would Say.
Paper: Shimmery White,Close to Cocoa, Groovy Guava, River Rock, Ginger Blossom Designer Series Paper.
Ink: Black Noir Palette, Copic essentials, Stampin'Write Markers, Groovy Guava, River Rock.
Other: Guava Stitched Ribbon, Vintage Brads, Tag Corner Punch, Dimensionals, Crafter's Tool Kit, Janome Sew Mini, Scor-Pal.

I know, I know, I just can't leave that Heidi Grace paper alone! I wish you could see the shimmer and the embossing. It's funs stuff and Hanna is having a fun birthday!

I used my new In Color Copics and my Stampin'Write Markers for the coloring. I also had a shimmery, glittery pink marker (I have no idea where I got it) that I used for the bow she tossed aside and the ribbon on the package.

The Recipe:

Stamps: Perfect Package, Things Hanna Would Say.
Paper: Purely Pomegranate, Shimmery White, Pretty in Pink, It's My Party (Heidi Grace).
Ink: Palette Black, Copic essentials, Stampin Write Markers
Other: Photo Corner Punch, Dimensionals, Colored Brads, Crafter's Tool Kit (all SU!), Janome Sew Mini, Scor-Pal.

So... new look today for my blog today. I hope you like it. My fellow dirty girl alumni friend Michelle Laycock offered us all a little gift for Christams and made new banners! How sweet is that? Thanks Michelle!!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Thanks for stopping by!!
~Cambria