Sunday, August 9, 2009

Convention Pictures-1

Here are some samples from the Card Boards at Convention.
This is a white board that shows who is in the "Dog House" Very cute idea!!!
This is another cute apple punch card expanding on the idea that we did in Stamp Club.
This is the new Christmas Tree Card Die, Santa suit with the Top Note and Triangle Boxes that were on display at Convention. Watch for the next few days of highlights and ideas that were displayed.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Another Punch Card

I made this card for our Punch Card 103 class and was inspired by someone on internet. This card is made with the Big Scallop from the Big Shot, Large Oval, Three Heart Punch, Scallop Circle Punch and Circle Punch. It will open on the top. I am leaving for Convention so will post again when I return unless I find a computer I can commute on. Have a great week!

Monday, August 3, 2009

Baby Carriage

This is one of the cards we will be making in the Punch 103 class on Saturday, August 15th. It is using the retired DSP and Baja Breeze. I just love those papers!!! I also used the Big Shot Large Scallop, Lace Punch, 1 1/4 and 1 3/8 circle punches. A fun and easy card to make.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Just for Kids Promotion

Just for Kids Special! Buy $35 worth ofstamp sets on pages 74-90 in the Stampin' Up! Idea book and get FREE Buttons! Check out promotion on the right hand side bar!!!! Also, check out the Growth Chart!


Saturday, August 1, 2009

Medora

We just returned from our 2 day bus trip to Medora, North Dakota. It was so beautiful up there. This is a picture of their Badlands! Much greener than South Dakota Badlands. On the way home we took the Enchanted Highway. A gentleman has made many sceneries out of tin for tourists to stop by and see.
This is one of the largest grasshoppers I have ever seen! The bus drive tried swatting it but couldn't even get it!

We enjoyed our trip but the Musical was rained out about a half hour through it so they returned all of our money but we didn't get to see the show which was disappointing! It was a nice short trip!

Friday, July 31, 2009

These are some more cards made by my downline.
Sarah made these 2 beautiful Christmas cards. They are also on her blog.

The next 2 cards were made by Jamie. She used the new punch on this card along with the Saleabration stamp set.
On this card she divided the Top Note into thirds. Very Clever!!
These 2 cards were made by Cheryl at her very first workshop!

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Punchcard 102 Class

These are some of the punches that Sarah did for our Punchcard 102 class that we had last Saturday. This is a little Penguin Corner Bookmark. Below is a little Ballerina card.
We are going to be offering another Punch Card Class on Saturday, August 15th at 10:00. There will again be 8 cards that you can make or you can buy the Kit. The Kit and the class include a picture and the instructions.

This will be our final class. This card is Chirp that Sarah was inspired by Heather Summer's class. Everyone that took these classes seem to enjoy them. These punch cards just put a smile on your face while you are making them. So much fun!!!! Enjoy your day!

Monday, July 27, 2009

Jamie's Card

Jamie shared this card today at our Downline Meeting that her Aunt had made! This is a very simple card but so clever!
Note how it opens in the middle with just a brad holding it together. Very cute! Thank you, Jamie for sharing!

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Blog Tours

Yesterday we had a great day at our Punch Art Class. I guess the guests talked us into another Punch class which will be on August 15th. So many cute cards!!! Today, Monday and Tuesday you can view on the online Blog Tours. You can start anywhere but there are 4 different ones but they all lead you back to the Queen. You can start on Sarah's blog and continue on. You can get on Sarah's blog by clicking on my right hand side bar on Stetler Arts. There are many, many prizes given away for non demonstrators plus a Big Shot! Yes, a free drawing for a Big Shot!!! Have a cool day as I think it is going to be hot here.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Elegant Bouquet

I was making some samples for our Die Swap and took some pictures of some different colors of card stock using the new Elegant Bouquet impressions pad. These are very easy to use on the Big Shot. You just put your card stock in between the plastic sleeves of the Elegant Bouquet and sandwich in between the plates and pad of the Big Shot and run it through! Awesome backgrounds on a card! Have a great day! I am off for a walk and then to my Punch Card Class at 10! Love those punches!!!

Friday, July 24, 2009

Farming & Gardening

This is a picture of one of the hayfields we are cutting. It had been hailed out earlier this summer but has come back and is making great feed for this winter.
This is a picture of my husband windrowing in the hayfield!

I have a little garden in my backyard and it is doing fabulous! These are some potato, tomato and pumpkin plants. The potato plants are way above my waist and the tomatoes are just starting to set on. I hope we get them before the grasshoppers find them as they are starting to move in.

This is a little Cherry tree we planted a few years ago. It is just starting to produce some fruit. It is so wonderful to be green towards the end of July and have such beautiful plants and hay crop! We are enjoying the beautiful outdoors this summer.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Flower Fold Die

Good morning everyone on this beautiful sunny day! I used the Folded Flower Die Cut with the Big Shot on this Scrapbook Page. The flower was made with the new In Color Crushed Curry card stock, Soft Suede 12 x12 card stock, and Soft Suede DSP. I also used the Big Shot to make my letters. You have to love the Big Shot!!!!Have a great day!!!!

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Last Celebration Card

This is the last group of Celebration cards and they are such beautiful cards made by Sarah. I just love the Baja Breeze DSP and the chocolate and Baja went together so well!
This is a pot of flowers with the Lace Punch and lots of brads. This is the Basket from the Big Shot made into a flower pot! A very clever idea! Thank you Sarah for the cool cards! I am off for a walk as just finished chores (cleaning horse pens) and then I hope to get my Punch class finished today. I spent many hours in my stamp room yesterday getting ready for classes so I have to get some house cleaning done today! Have a great day!!!!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

More Celebration Cards

Here are some more beautiful Celebration Cards I received. The top card was made by Donna. Look at that beautiful ribbon!
This Celebration card was made by Ellen which entails a lot of work also! They are both so lovely!!!! Thanks bunches!!

Monday, July 20, 2009

More Celebration Cards

This is the inside of a card made by Nancy! Awesome card with lots of work and detail.
The outside of the card is also just as beautiful! Note all the details and all of the little "extras" on the card!

This lovely card was made by Shirrise! I just love this pheasant because it is our South Dakota state bird. Note the marker technique that she made on the bird and the background goes so well with the stamping! Fantastic, Shirrise!


Sunday, July 19, 2009

Cards in the Mail

Here are some beautiful home-made cards I have received in the mail this last week! Wow! What talent! This card was made by Julie! I always keep my homemade cards in a special spot!
Here is another card made by Kristina. I am so lucky to have such great friends and neighbors! Such a thoughtful and talented person!!!!

This lovely flower card was made by Wendy from Alaska. I always talk about my friend Wendy from Alaska. She was here this last week and brought me some beautiful flowers, her friendship, and a card. Wow! Her girls have grown so much! I just love it when she comes here as we actually get to relax and share ideas. Well, sort of relax as I always have so much company! Be watching for more cards this week!