Two Peas Stampin

Bunch of Birthday Tags

2011-10-14T16:13:00.000-04:00

Super quick and easy.

I made a bunch of birthday tags to attach to gifts. I used a variety of birthday stamps and some scraps of card stock and designer paper.

Then I cut off the corners with the tag corner punch.

NEW Cookie stamps

2011-10-14T16:12:00.000-04:00

NEW Cookie stamps. Just got mine and can't wait to try it out.

NEW Catalogs

2011-08-09T12:30:00.003-04:00

Wow, I just realized I haven't posted anything since March!
I just updated the links for the new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog as well as the Summer mini, which ends on August 31st.

I will try to get some new cards posted soon, I hope!

Bliss

2011-03-18T16:34:00.005-04:00

I made this card for a friend's birthday and I just love it.

The stamp set is a Sale-a-bration set I just got, called Bliss.

I used the Framed tulips textured impressions embossing folder for the big shot. "Bliss" is punched out with the curly label punch.

The colors are Elegant Eggplant and Daffodil Delight.

Another Printed Petals card

2011-03-15T23:53:00.003-04:00

Here is another card made with the Printed Petals stamp set.

I love the color combination- Rich Razzleberry and Melon Mambo.

Spring is almost here!

2011-03-12T16:10:00.010-05:00

I have a stamp set called Printed Petals that I got a while ago, but never used. It is so pretty so I decided to make some "springy" cards. One more week and spring is officially here.

Anyway, here is the stamp set. It has the clear mount stamps and I used the acrylic blocks with them.

For this card, I used Pumpkin Pie and Tangerine Tango. The ribbon is striped pumpkin pie. I punched out the small flowers with the 1/2" circle punch.

For this card, I used some of the newer colors- Marina Mist and Daffodil Delight.

The flower is punched with the scallop punch and the stem/leaves were made using the little leaves die for the Big shot. The background was made with the perfect polka dots embossing folder.

Simple Birthday Cards

2011-03-09T07:36:00.011-05:00

These are 2 elegant yet simple birthday cards made with embossing folders (for the Big Shot). For the first one, I used the "elegant bouquet" textured impressions embossing folder and colored in some of the flowers with the versamarker, just to give them some texture. The button is cut out using the buttons sizzlet die.

For the second card, I used the "perfect polka dots" embossing folder and the top note die.

The color is So Saffon and the sentiment is from "whimsical words", a sale-a-bration set from last year.

You can see the embossing better in the first picture, for the first card and in the second picture, for the second card.

New Baby cards

2011-03-08T15:08:00.004-05:00

I made this boy card for a friend a few months ago.. yes, just getting around to posting it!

And over the weekend, my mother-in-law asked me if I had any girl baby cards. So I used the boy card as a sample and made her these 2 girl cards. They were quick and easy.

For the girl card on the left, I used the perfect polka dot impressions folder for the big shot to make the strip in the middle. For both cards, I used the Whisper White organza ribbon.

Bookmarks and Tags for the Girl Scouts

2011-01-10T22:22:00.007-05:00

I had a great evening with a great group of girls scouts in Whitehouse Station. We made bookmarks and coordinating tags for a project they are working on. It is a book fair and bake sale for St. Hubert's, a local animal welfare center. As you an see from the pictures, the theme was dogs and cats.

Fun was had by all!

Thank you Debbie and Carol for loaning me some of the supplies.

And thanks to the troop leaders Lisa and Joanne, and also Alicia for coordinating!

Halloween Treat Bags.. better late than never!

2010-11-22T22:46:00.010-05:00

Ok, Halloween is long over but just getting around to posting pics of some cute treat bags I made.

The first 2 pictures are the little bags I made for the kids at school. The tops of the bags were made using the "spider web impressions folder" for the Big shot. The stamp used is from the Batty for You stamp set. Cute and quick to make.

The next picture is of little treat boxes made using the Candy Wrapper die for the Big Shot. The stamps are from the Fang-tastic stamp set. Thank you Debbie for the idea.

Kid birthday cards

2010-08-20T23:00:00.004-04:00

I am going to a birthday party tomorrow for my friend's son and I was trying to figure out a good card for a boy. I looked through my stamp sets (I have so many flowery, cute, girly ones!) and I found the Zoofari set. I wanted to make something colorful, happy, and cheery. So I settled on these two and I used the Jersey Shore designer paper. I love this paper, but it's retired.

Then I colored the animals with my stampin markers. I hope he likes them!

Sweet Scoops Birthday Cards

2010-06-28T15:03:00.011-04:00

I made a bunch of birthday cards with the new Sweet Scoops set from the summer mini. I LOVE the way they came out... complete with sprinkles! Here they are:

1st card (3 cones):

Paper: Whisper White, Only Orange, Kraft

Ink: Cones- So Saffron; Ice cream- Regal Rose and Soft Suede

Accessories: Scallop Trim border punch

2nd card (double scoops):

Paper: Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Berry Bliss DSP

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose

Accessories: Ribbon, Iridescent Ice embossing powder (for the top scoop)

3rd card (2 cones):

Paper: Pretty in Pink

Ink: Melon Mambo, Soft Suede

Accessories: Scallop Edge punch and Polka dots impressions folder (for the big shot)

4th card
Paper: Sahara sand textured card stock, So Saffron
Ink: So Saffron, Soft Suede
Accessories: Crush Curry polka dot ribbon

Retiring Stamp sets, Accessories, and Definitely Decorative

2010-06-01T22:10:00.009-04:00

Today (June 1st) is the day Stampin' Up! announced the retiring lists for stamp sets, accessories, and definitely decorative decor. This is in preparation for the new Idea Book and Catalog coming out next month. The current catalog ends on June 30th.

I will post links to each list for you to look over. If you see something you have been thinking about, don't wait too long to order it. Some items will only be available while supplies last.

LAST CHANCE STAMP SETS:
http://204.228.150.61/2010lastchancelist/LastChanceStamps_0510_US.pdf

LAST CHANCE ACCESSORIES LIST: http://204.228.150.61/2010lastchancelist/Retiredaccessories-USENG.pdf

LAST CHANCE DEFINITELY DECORATIVE:
(Vinyl artwork for your walls). See the link to the brochure on the right side of my blog.

http://204.228.150.61/2010lastchancelist/LastChanceDefinitelyDecorative_0510_US.pdf

See my previous post for the retiring colors.. last chance to order card stock, ink, ink refills, and markers in the colors listed. Don't delay!

NEW COLORS + FAREWELL COLORS

2010-05-10T13:21:00.008-04:00

If you haven't heard by now, there are some big color changes taking place when the new catalog is released in July. There will be some new colors, previous IN COLORS brought back, and current colors retiring. The folllowing colors are retiring at the end of JUNE

Pink passion, Pixie pink, Pale plum, Orchid opulence, Lovely lilac, Lavendar lace

Almost amethyst, Bordering blue, Brocade blue, Ballet blue, Brilliant blue, Taken with teal

Glorious green, Handsome hunter, Sage shadow, Mellow moss, Green galore, Gable green

Barely banana, Yoyo yellow, Summer sun, Apricot appeal, Only orange, Really rust

Ruby red, Cameo coral, Blush blossom, Creamy caramel, Close to cocoa, Going gray

And here is the link to the NEW COLOR COLLECTIONS
http://204.228.150.61/color_revamp2010/USENG/New_Colors_US_0310.pdf

Springy "thinking of you" card

2010-05-10T13:11:00.003-04:00

I haven't been stamping much and I need to start doing more. Here are 2 cards I made recently but haven't had a chance to post.

I used the Top Note die with the Big shot and stamped it with a flower stamp from the Simply Said set. The sentiment is from the Whimsical Words set I got during Sale-a-bration. I punched it out with the Curly label punch and colored in the flowers with markers. The DSP is Razzleberry Lemonade.

Colors used: Crushed curry, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry

Easter and Mother's Day cards

2010-03-29T16:30:00.006-04:00

Here are 2 cards I recently made.

For the Easter card:
The only stamping on this card is the "Happy Easter" sentiment from the Teeny Tiny wishes set. This set is a great one to have.

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Raspberry Tart DSP (retired)
Punches: Scallop Edge (from Sale-a-bration), 5 petal flower, and Modern Label

For the Mother's Day card, I used the new clear stamps with the acrylic blocks.

The stamp set is Vintage Vogue from the Occasion Mini catalog. Very easy to use, and you can see exactly where you are stamping. The "happy mother's day" is also from the Teeny Tiny wishes set.
Paper: Melon Mambo (in color), Brilliant Blue
Ink: Melon Mambo, Brilliant Blue, Old Olive
Punches: Scallop Oval and Wide Oval

Sale-a-bration Freebies

2010-03-02T08:52:00.005-05:00

Don't forget.. one more month left on the Sale-a-bration promotion. For every $50 you spend in product, you to choose 1 item from the brochure. Here is a picture of some of the free stuff I received. The punch and paper pack are both great. I can't wait to mount the stamps and start using them! Could someone PLEASE add more hours to my day??!!

Birthday Miscellaneous

2010-02-14T17:01:00.006-05:00

Here are some other birthday pics. They are not stamping projects, but go along with the train theme. Each little cake is a train car made with oreo wheels. I didn't like the way the engine came out so I am not posting it.

And these are cute little trains made from a kit. Each train was put together (all the wood pieces were glued) and then the trains were painted. It's so cute because the trains hook together. There are 7 total in the collection, so 2 more to go! Makes for happy little boys!

Birthday Thank You

2010-02-14T16:56:00.004-05:00

Here's the thank you card (Effie.. I know you wanted to see it). I like it, but not as cute as the invitation. See below.

I just used a train border punch for the top and the little people are stamped with the "All in the Family" set and then colored in with a blender pen.

Valentine 3x3 cards

2010-02-10T11:30:00.008-05:00

More valentine cards.. what a great size for attaching to a gift.

The heart on the first card was made with the Big Shot using the Polka Dots Impressions folder and then punched out with the heart punch. Cute!

1st card:
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Cottage Wall DSP, Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence
Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Accessories: Big shot, Heart punch
_____________________________________

2nd card:

Stamps: Simply Said

Paper: Riding Hood Red and Candy Lane DSP (retired)

Ink: Real Red
Accessories: Scallop Edge, Corner Rounder, and Heart punches

Another Valentine LOVE card

2010-02-10T11:18:00.004-05:00

Here's another using the same stamp from the "Love you Much" set.

The designer paper is the new Sending Love shimmery paper from the Occasions mini catalog. It's hard to see the shimmer in the picture, but it is very pretty. The sentiment "happy valentine's day" is from the "Teeny Tiny wishes" set.

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Love you Much
Paper: Kraft, Soft Suede
Ink: Real Red
Accessories: Real Red ribbon, Modern label punch, NEW Scallop Trim border punch

Valentine Treat Bags

2010-02-06T14:48:00.005-05:00

My friend and I got together and we made valentine treat bags. We dipped valentine peeps in chocolate, put them in a baggie, and decorated tops for the bags. We tried to be creative and made them all a little different.

The punches used were the Full Heart, Scallop Circle, and Heart to Heart. The stamps were from several different sets: mostly from Love you Much and Simply Said. It was fun but exhausting!! I am attaching 2 pictures. I hope the kids like the treats!!

Valentine Gift Boxes

2010-01-29T09:51:00.003-05:00

I used the same template from the Christmas boxes to make these. They are the same size, but I used the new Scallop border punch on the red one to make the top decorative and then I pinched the sides closed.

Red box:

It's hard to see, but I used a stamp from the Love You Much set to stamp the box in hearts.

The big heart on the front is from the Simply Said set and is punched out with the Heart punch.

And the ribbon is the Real Red striped ribbon to match the paper.

Pink box:

The big heart is from the Simply Said set and the little heart is from the Short and Sweet set.

The paper is Pretty in Pink and the ribbon is the Organza ribbon.

Valentine LOVE Card

2010-01-28T19:44:00.006-05:00

I started making valentine cards and here's my first one. I couldn't wait to use the new Scallop Trim border punch that I got for FREE for Sale-a-bration. I combined it with the Scallop Trim corner punch to make this decorative square. (Thank you Debbie for the dimensions!)

The LOVE stamp is from the "Love you Much" set and the flowery heart is from the "Simply Said" set.

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Love you Much, Simply Said
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose

Accessories: NEW Scallop Trim border and corner punches

Birthday Party Invitation

2010-01-18T23:32:00.011-05:00

Here is a really cute invitation I made using the Choo Choo stamp set and the Right on Track Wheel for a train theme birthday party. I just love the way it came out. I blocked out some personal information.

I punched out the smoke with the 1/2" circle punch and raised them with dimensionals.

SUPPLIES:

Cardstock: Kraft, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red, More Mustard, Pacific Point (retired in color), Chocolate Chip

New mini catalogs

2010-01-05T20:45:00.007-05:00

The new mini catalogs are here!!

All current catalogs and mini catalogs can be accessed from Stampin Up's website at this link:
http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/16192.asp

I also added links for each one on the right side of my blog.

Sale-a-bration 2010- January 5 - March 31, 2010
Check it out. There are some great free stamp sets and a punch that you can earn for every $50 you spend. And host a home party and earn even more free stuff.

Occasions Mini 2010- January 5 - April 30, 2010
Brand new product.. acrylic stamp sets (in addition to wood blocks), new punch design, + lots of other cool stuff.

Definitely Decorative 2010

Vinyl artwork for your walls

All Card holders and Gift boxes

2009-12-03T14:10:00.016-05:00

Here are all the gift card holders and gift boxes together for you to look at:

Gift Boxes:

RED gift card holders:

1. A gift for you.. Merry Christmas
2. Merry Christmas

3. A Merry little Christmas to you

Green gift card holders/Trees:

1. solid
2. stripes

Merry Christmas gift card holders:

1. Merry Christmas with green/red snowflakes

2. Merry Christmas with green "stars"

3. Merry Christmas in blue and red

Holiday Gift Giving Guide.. and offer for a FREE Decor Elements

2009-11-15T16:50:00.005-05:00

Check out the Holiday Gift Giving Guide.Click on this link to see the document.
http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Holiday_Extravaganza_GGG_US_1009.pdf
You'll love the convenience of our Holiday Gift-Giving Guide! With gift ideas for kids, teens, neighbors, and more, it's your one-stop shop for all your holiday needs.
Plus, when you spend $50 on products in the guide, you'll get a Décor Elements for FREE (up to a $16.95 value)! This offer is good from November 1, 2009-January 4, 2010.

More Gift Card Holders

2009-11-13T11:19:00.007-05:00

I made more of these cute gift card holders in different designs. Hope you like them!

I can't figure out why this picture is sideways. I will try to fix this.

Gift Card Holder

2009-10-22T22:46:00.004-04:00

One more for tonight. This is a simple gift card holder and I really love the way it came out. The "Merry Christmas" sentiment is a current stamp from the Christmas Greetings set.
I used some of the retired colors and paper (Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, and Ski Slope DSP), but plan to make it in another color scheme. I also love the "closure". I used the snowflake from the Short & Sweet stamp set and punched it out with the 3/4 " circle punch. I then raised it with a dimensional and it worked perfectly. I used 2 brads to hold down the flap so you can slip in a gift card. Thank you Debbie for the template!!

Christmas gift box- Blue

2009-10-22T22:23:00.003-04:00

Here's another. I made this one using Brocade Blue paper and stamped it with snowflakes. The "tis the season" stamp is punched out with the tag punch. Both stamps are from the Christmas punch hostess set.

Great for a gift idea. Don't forget.. email me for the template.

SUPPLIES
Stamps: Christmas Punch hostess set
Paper: Brocade Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Brocade Blue
Accessories: Tag Punch and ribbon

Christmas gift box- Red

2009-10-22T21:58:00.003-04:00

It's time to start thinking about the holidays! I made this little gift box- so cute and easy to make! I used Real Red card stock and ribbon and stamped the snowflakes with white craft ink. The snowflake is from the Patterned Pines hostess set. The "holly jolly" tag is from the Christmas Punch hostess set and is punched out with the curly label punch.Great for filling with chocolate or other treats and giving to teachers, co-workers, neighbors, and friends. The template is EASY. Email me for the template.

SUPPLIES

Stamps: Christmas Punch and Pattered Pines hostess sets

Paper: Real Red

Ink: Real Red and Whisper White

Accessories: Real Red Ribbon, Curly Label Punch

Medallion card

2009-10-10T23:40:00.004-04:00

I made this card weeks ago and I am just getting a chance to post it. I just LOVE this new Medallion stamp. And it looks pretty good on textured card stock. I used 2 of the "in colors" and the Bella's border wheel. I used the coordinating ribbon for an accent.

SUPPLIES
Stamps: Medallion and Bella's border wheel
Paper: Very Vanilla textured card stock
Ink: Crushed Curry, Soft Suede
Accessories: Polka dot Ribbon

Sweet Stems Card

2009-09-12T21:49:00.003-04:00

One more for today. I LOVE this card. Old olive is one of my favorite colors. I used the new Cottage Wall DSP and just love the old olive ribbon. I used the aquapainter and ink pads to paint the stem in Old Olive and the flower in Orchid Opulence (same as the paper behind it). You can do the same thing with a blender pen. I also used the same flower stamp and Versamark to stamp the background on the old olive paper. SUPPLIES

Stamps: Sweet Stems

Paper: Old Olive, Orchid Opulence, Cottage Wall DSP

Ink: Old Olive, Orchid Opulence, Versamark

Accessories: Ribbon

Upsy Daisy Birthday

2009-09-12T16:12:00.004-04:00

Since it's a rainy day, I decided to do some stamping. I used the Upsy Daisy set to make this very pretty birthday card. I stamped the image on designer series paper and I like the way it looks. The sentiment is also from this set. I used the tag corner punch so I could customize the size of the "tag" and layered white on brown. I made the hole for the ribbon with the horizontal slot punch.
SUPPLIES

Stamps: Upsy Daisy

Paper: Pretty in Pink DSP, Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Chocolate Chip ribbon, Tag corner and horizontal slot punches

Fun & Fast Notes

2009-09-06T23:36:00.001-04:00

This card is made using a stamp from the Fun and Fast notes set. I love the green/yellow combination (Old Olive and So Saffron). The sentiment is from the Upsy Daisy set. Once again, I used the blender pen with the ink pads to color in the flowers and pot. The designer series paper (DSP) is from free paper I got in the spring during Sale-a-bration and is also So Saffron.SUPPLIES
Stamps: Fun & Fast Notes, Upsy Daisy
Paper: Old Olive, So Saffron, Whisper White, Delicate Dots DSP
Ink: Old Olive, So Saffron, Regal Rose
Accessories: Corner Rounder punch

Decor Elements- So Many Toys

2009-08-28T16:06:00.004-04:00

I ordered this a while ago and finally put it up today. I am so excited and I think it looks great. For those of you who don't know, Decor Elements is vinyl artwork for your walls. You apply it using a plastic applicator tool and it was very easy. This is "So Many Toys" and the color is Night of Navy. So, so cute for the kid's room. Hope you like it.

Upsy Daisy Thank you

2009-08-08T15:38:00.000-04:00

This is a simple and easy to make card. I used the Upsy Daisy stamp set and the "thank you" is from the Short and Sweet set. I used Tangerine Tango (retired color) but you can replace it with Pumpkin pie. Quick and easy!

Stamps: Upsy Daisy, Short and Sweet

Paper & Ink: Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango

Accessories: Large oval and Scallop oval punches

Thank You card

2009-08-08T11:39:00.000-04:00

I made this for a friend and just loved the way it came out. The stamp set is retired, but you can make this with any set that has flowers. The "thank you" is also from an old free hostess set called "For a Friend". I love the yellow/purple combination (So Saffron and Elegant Eggplant). I colored the flower using ink and the aquapainter.

Paper: So Saffron, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White

Ink: So Saffron, Elegant Eggplant

Accessories: Aquapainter

Crazy for Cupcakes

2009-07-31T21:28:00.001-04:00

This is a great birthday card made with the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set. I used watercolor paper and the aquapainter to color in the cupcakes. Sounds more complicated than it really was!

SUPPLIES
Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes
Paper: Watercolor paper, Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette, Candy Lane DSP (retired)
Ink: Staz On Black, Regal Rose, Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Scallop circle punch, 1-3/8" circle punch

Choo Choo Train- take 2

2009-07-31T12:39:00.001-04:00

I made some modifications to the original choo choo card. My friend's son was celebrating his 1st birthday and I thought this was the perfect card. I stamped each train individually and cut them out. I also used the wheel for the tracks again, but this time I did it on separate white paper and glued it onto the Chocolate Chip card. And for the smoke, I stamped it on white and punched it out with the 1/2" circle punch. Hope you like this one too!

Thanks for stopping by!

2009-07-28T08:59:00.000-04:00

Since you took the time to visit, the 10th person who emails me gets a FREE copy of the NEW 2009-2010 catalog. It is full of great ideas and great product! I will also include a notepad that is decorated with Stampin' Up! stamps. All you have to do is send me an email -- put "Two peas blog" in the subject line and a quick note that you visited my new blog. Good luck.

Thanks and happy stamping!

Lisa

Choo Choo Train card

2009-07-25T16:39:00.000-04:00

I just love this card. I made it using the Choo Choo stamp set and the Right on Track wheel. I haven't used wheels much in the past, but I have to say I really liked using it.

I used Chocolate chip for the engine and tracks, Bermuda bay (in color) for the train car, and Real red for the caboose. The smoke is Close to cocoa. This was very easy to make. Hope you like it.

Stamps and Ink: See above
Paper: Real Red, Bermuda Bay, and Whisper White

Accessories: Scallop oval punch, Dimensionals (to "pop" the happy birthday)

Wow Flowers Birthday Card

2009-07-25T11:57:00.000-04:00

I was playing around with some of the new IN COLORS. This is a card I have made before.. I just changed up the color scheme. I love this color combination. Let me know what you think!

SUPPLIES

Stamps: Wow Flowers

Paper: Rich Razzleberry and Melon Mambo (In color), Orchid Opulence, Whisper White

Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Orchid Opulence

Accessories: Punches: Scallop circle, 1- 1/4" circle, 1-3/8" circle, Scallop edge

Welcome to my new blog

2009-07-24T21:09:00.000-04:00

Hi Friends and welcome!
I have been thinking about creating a blog so that my friends, family, and stampin buddies could see what I have been up to. I have been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for over a year now and thought this would be a good way for you to see some of the cards that I make. Life is busy and it's hard to keep in touch with everyone so I am hoping you will stop by often and check out my latest stamping projects. I will try my best to give you some good ideas along the way.

Oh, you are probably wondering how I came up with "Two Peas Stampin". I wanted something catchy and as most of you know, I have "two peas in a pod". So in honor of my little ones, I have created the Two Peas Stampin blog.

Thanks for stopping by. And happy stamping!

Lisa