Happy Halloween

Hello Hivers,

No stamping today. I thought I would share some pictures from the Halloween Party we went to last Saturday. These are pictures of me and my children. Enjoy the pictures and have a spooky day and a spookier night. Be Safe.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Blank Scrappin' Card

Hello Hivers,

Have you ever needed a card in a hurry, just to find that none have the sentiment that you need? Well, that happens to me a lot. I decided to make a few cards a leave the sentiment off until I need to use the card. That way I can just stamp happy birthday, with sympathy, or what ever it is that I need it to say. I made this card using, Yes, a retired Simply Scrappin' Kit. I am trying to use up all my old supplies. Have a buzzerific day.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Blue Tongue

Hello Hivers,

I have been scrappin'. Trying to get caught up. This page was made using a Simply Scrappin' Kit. The same one I made all those birthday cards from about a week ago. The children were showing off their candy cane stained tongues. I love this picture and the people in it. We had a blast that night.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Just Hanging Around

Hello Hivers,

Here is another 6x6 scrapbook page using the same kit as yesterdays post. I am behind in my scrapbooking if you can tell by the date on the page. This was a sunny and fun filled day at the park. Isn't she darling?

Enjoy your day.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Say Cheese

Hello Hivers,

I had to get a little personal today. This is a 6x6 scrapbook page I made using a retired Simply Scrappin' Kit that was available to Hostesses only. This is a picture of my very good and dear friend and my daughter. Aren't they just the cutest? Thanks for buzzing around my hive today.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Peanut Butter Witch

Hello Hivers,

I seen these cute hats on SCS. I just had to make some. I used them for treats at the Halloween party we went to. I used the 3rd largest circle on my Coluzzle and cut it in half. Applied some sticky strip and wrapped it around a Mini Peanut Butter Cup in the shape of a hat. I punched out a scalloped circle and used it as the brim of the hat. I stamped good witch and bad witch on Only Orange card stock and applied to fronts of hat. The sentiment is from the stamp set Humor in High Heels.

Note: The candy was cold so that it would not smash when working with it. Wrap candy with wide end down.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

It's Saturday---Yesssss!

Hello Hivers,

My family and I were invited to a Halloween party tonight. I made this Apron card to give to the Hostess. I plan on putting a simple, yet yummy and ghoulish recipe on the insert. I used Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, and Chocolate Chip card stock along with Ghostly Greetings DSP. I stamped images from Tasty Sweet and Eat, Drink, and be Scary stamp sets in the background. I added some white gel doodle dots. A fun little Going Gray tag was added to the upper pocket with some Whisper White Grosgrain ribbon and a silver brad. I used the Scallop Edge punch and Chocolate Chip ribbon to finish off this project.

P.S. The recipe card was stamped using a retired set. There is a current set that is very similar on page 131 of the catalog. I added a recipe for Easy Ghost Cookies. I found the recipe on Nabisco.com

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Embrace Pink

Hello Hivers,

Here is my fourth and final Breast Cancer Awareness card. Well, maybe not my final. I decided to add Basic Black card stock and no DSP to this card. I think it is a simple, yet lovely and bold looking card. I cased the image from the current SU catalog. The sentiment was punched out using the Word Window punch and layered off center on Basic Black of the same shape. I finished the card with some Pretty in Pink Grosgrain ribbon. All four of my cards are being donated to help encourage and lift the spirits of breast cancer patients and/or survivors.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Enjoy Pink

Hello Hivers,

This is the third Breast Cancer Awareness card that I made. I really enjoyed making this card (no pun intended). I used several layers of card stock and Georgia Peach DSP. I got out my Scalloped Edge punch and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter for this card (the "O" with the word life has the glitter).I added some Pretty in Pink ribbon and brads along with white gel doodle dots to finish the card off. Oh, by the way the stamp set that I used is called Enjoy Every Moment. I hope I inspire you to create some cards of your own.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Pink Life

Hello Hivers,

Here is my second Breast Cancer Awareness card. I just love the way these cards turned out. I used the Live Like You Mean It Hostess stamp set and Georgia Peach DSP. I used lots of layers and some Pretty in Pink Grosgrain ribbon. I hope you enjoy the cards.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Think Pink

Hello Hivers,

Today I am sharing one of four cards that I made in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness for the month of October. This card is 3x3. I used Georgia Peach DSP, Best Yet and Pocket Silhouettes stamp sets. The sentiment is layered using the Small and Large Oval punches; the flower image is punched out with the 1-3/4 Circle punch. I sponged both images with Pink Pirouette and Apricot Appeal Classic Stampin' Ink. I tied it all together with some Pretty in Pink Grosgrain ribbon.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

A Little Birdie

Hello Hivers,
Quick post this morning. I have a lot on my plate this week. This card was made as a Mother's Day Card. It could be used for anything since the sentiment is so general. I used the A Little Birdie Told Me stamp set and some retired DSP. Everything is SU except for the ribbon.
Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Scrappin' Birthday

Hello Hivers,

Wow! How many cards can you make from a Simply Scrappin Kit? A Lot.....lol It all depends on what size you make the cards. This card is 3x6 and you can make 4 from one sheet of 12x12 card stock. Everything on this card is from the Kit. The sentiment is from the Bitty Birthday stamp set and I used some Whisper White card stock for layering.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Circle Birthday

Hello Hivers,

Here is another Birthday card using the same retired Simply Scrappin' Kit. No stamping involved on this one. Check out all the new Simply Scrappin Kits we have to offer. These make great gifts for birthdays, Christmas, etc. Let me know what you think.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Candle Light

Hello Hivers,

Here is another birthday card. I love making cards that are useful through out the year. This card was made using a retired Simply Scrappin' Kit. I cut the flame for the candles using Summer Sun card stock and added some Tempting Turquoise Grosgrain ribbon. This card is 3x6 and would need to be put in the Small Open-Ended Envelopes by Stampin' Up!

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Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Celebrate

Hello Hivers,

I am in the Birthday mood. I will be sharing birthday cards to help celebrate with Stampin' Up!. Take advantage of the special Birthday Savings that is going on right now. I made this birthday card using a 3x6 piece of Taken with Teal card stock, some Apricot Appeal grosgrain ribbon and my Small and Large Oval punches. The main image and DSP is from a retired Simply Scrappin' Kit. The sentiment is from A Little Birdie Told Me stamp set. I hope you enjoy.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Fairy Tale Birthday

Hello Hivers,

Here is a card I made for a friend. It is for her birthday. I used the stamp set Humor in High Heels for the main image and sentiment. I used my Stampin' Up! Scallop Edge punch to create this cute square medallion. The card stock and DSP I used are retired. I gave the shoes a little bling appeal to fit the receiver's personality and added some double stitched ribbon to finish it off.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Happy Birthday

Hello Hivers,

I made this card for my father. Today is his birthday. Happy Birthday, Daddy.

I used the Cheers to You stamp set and the coordinating Wheel. I stamped all the images with Black StazOn. I colored them with my SU markers and embossed with my favorite mixture of clear EP and Dazzling Diamond Glitter. Punched out the images with my 1 3/8 circle punch and layered it on Going Gray and Riding Hood Red circles. The base of the card is Basic Gray with a strip of Baja Breeze card stock.

Quick Note: SU is celebrating 20 years of stamping. Our Birthday Promotion is going on now trhough Oct. 31, 2008. Call me and place your order today.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Halloween Birthday

Hello Hivers,

Today's card is one that I really enjoyed making. It is a combination of two special days....Halloween and Birthdays. I used the Haunting Halloween stamp set to create this project. I had to adjust the sentiment to add the word birthday. I also used Chills & Thrills rub-ons at the bottom of the card. Are you tired of the sponged background yet. heehee. How about the clear embossing. I layered my main image on Tangerine Tango card stock and Ghostly Greetings DSP. The base of my card is Creamy Caramel card stock.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Happy Sunday Hivers

Hello Hivers,

Today's card is bright and cheery. I am in love with the sponge technique. I sponged my background and stamped my image. The image and sentiment is from the stamp set Serene Spring. This is a level 2 Hostess set. I had so much fun coloring everything in with my Stampin' Up! markers. I embossed the entire image using a mixture of Clear Embossing Powder and Dazzling Diamond Glitter. To embellish this card I used 4 brads and a Mini Library Clip with a small piece of Light Blue Gingham ribbon.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Spinning Birthday

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Hello Hivers,

I made this cute birthday card using the Fun and Fast Notes, Tasty Sweet, and Bitty Birthday stamp sets. This is another Spinner Card. I just love cards that have moving parts. They are so much fun. I used Whisper White, Going Gray and Basic Gray card stock for this project. I embossed the Birthday cake with clear embossing powder mixed with a little Dazzling Diamond Glitter. I sponged the background and stamped the ballons in Basic Black ink.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Haunting Wheels

Hello Hivers,

Today's card was made using one of Stampin' Up! Jumbo Wheels. I sponged the background and just rolled the image across the paper. So easy. Oh, the name of the wheel is Haunting. I layered my main image on Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip and Kiwi Kiss card stock. I added a black brad and some Striped Grosgrain ribbon. The sentiment is a Rub On from the Chills & Thrills collection.

Reminder: Only 2 more days left to take advantage of the Mini Starter kits for $99. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to start your own business.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Stationary Box - Additional Information

Hello Hivers,

Some of you have been asking how to make the Stationary Boxes I posted a while back. Here is the link to a video tutorial. Tracey gives great instructions. I hope this helps. Sorry for the delay.

Reminder: Only 3 days left to take advantage of the Mini Starter Kits for $99. Don't miss out on a great opportunity to start your own business.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

It's Hump Day

Hello Hivers,

I just love this set out of the Holiday Mini Catalog. It is just perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall project. It is called Happy Blessings. I had so much fun making this card. I started out with my card base of Close to Cocoa card stock. I layered Whisper White on Pumpkin Pie card stock that I cut out using my Top Note die. The sentiment is layered using 2 different size circle punches and my Scalloped Circle punch. I finished it with Chocolate Chip ribbon.

A close up of the sentiment.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Best Wishes

Hello Hivers,

Here is a card that was inspired by SandiMac (SCS name). I used the Bella Blossoms stamp set along with SU's Top Note Die. I colored the rubber of my stamp with SU markers and then stamped on Whisper White card stock. The colors I used are Mellow Moss, Old Olive, Pixie Pink, Pretty in Pink, and Kiwi Kiss. I sponged the bottom with Certainly Celery. The base of my card is Mellow Moss card stock and I added some Moss Gingham Ribbon for a little flair.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

I Cased It

Hello Hivers,

Let's start the week with glitter. Don't you just love the extra something the glitter gives to the card. I cased this card from Dawn. I just changed the color of mine to Real Red. The stamp set, Just B, is one that is on our Dormant List. These items are not in the current catalog but are still available for purchase. Have a wonderful Monday.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Haunting Spin

Hello Hivers,

I seen this spinner card over on Dawn's blog. It is super cute, I just had to case it. She has a video tutorial that shows you step by step how to create this card. On my card I used the stamp set House of Haunts. The base of my card is Chocolate chip and the layers are Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, and Whisper White card stock. I also used a strip of Ghostly Greetings DSP. Doodle dots add a little pop to this project.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Saturday Treats

Hello Hivers,

I just love my Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper. You can make great looking projects very quickly. I used the Sizzix die-Pillow Box- to create these cute treat boxes for Halloween. The DSP that I used is called Ghostly Greetings. The belly bands use the 2nd side of the DSP and Pumpkin Pie and Kiwi Kiss card stock. I used the paper crimper on the Kiwi Kiss card stock. For the tag I used my Small Tag Punch to punch out the image from Eat, Drink & be Scary that I stamped in Basic Black ink on Summer Sun card stock. I frayed some Whisper White ribbon and placed it under the tag to look like spider webs. I got the frayed ribbon idea from Angie's blog. Thanks Angie for such a great idea.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Little Thank Yous

Hello Hivers,

I would like to share with you a card I received from a friend. I went out of town a couple of weeks ago with my family. We usually all stay together and go places as a family. Well, on this particular trip all the guys went to a football game. My daughter and I went to visit a friend of mine that I rarely get to see when I am in town. I got to spend the entire day with her. We had such a nice time just talking and relaxing. She sent this thank you note to say thanks for spending the day with her. Isn't that sweet? She is such a wonderful person. I love her bunches.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

View Master

Hello Hivers,

I tried a new card today. It is a View Master Card. I found all the instructions on SCS under Resources. I made this card for the Administrative Assistant at my children's school. Today is her birthday. It was very easy to put together. The hardest part is lining up the images so they will be evenly spaced. I used Apricot Appeal for my base and Rainbow Sherbet DSP for my front. The inside has a circle of Tempting Turquoise and Whisper White. The sentiment and images are from the stamp set, Crab & Company. This is one of the sets you can purchase at a 20% discount this month. Click here for all the details.

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee

Happy Hump Day

Hello Hivers,

Today's card was inspired by one I seen on Dawn's blog. She does great work. I used her layout and changed the colors and images. I used Really Rust, Bashful Blue, Creamy Caramel, Night of Not Quite Navy, and Chocolate Chip card stock. The image and sentiment are both from the Wild About You stamp set. The background flowers are from Eastern Blooms stamp set. I also used some Chocolate Chip ribbon with a bit of Caramel Gingham ribbon. I distressed the main image to make it look more "Wild". I used direct to paper technique on layers and card base. To make the card "POP" I added some doodle dots with my white gel pen.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Today kicks off the beginning of the Holiday Mini Catalog and other great specials. See the links on the side for more details (Stampin' Up! Buzzz)

Until next time.....
Buzzz U Later
Honeybee