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Big Shot Class and more….

Author: May 23, 2009 0 Comments

Big Shot Class Photo

Ok, now these were super fun to make! Being a Demonstrator we get access to LOT'S of wonderful projects.  This happens to be one of them submitted by 2 wonderful & Generous Demos BJ Peters & Sandy Poehnelt.

I LOVED making these projects! I will be having 3 classes in June, July & August. You can download my Calendar HERE!
 Aren't these just the cutest!!
Big Shot Class 1
Aren't these the cutest!!

Here we have a Flower Pot & a Beautiful flower! This was so fun to make!

How about the ones below? LOVE the Flag and the Beach Scene…LOVE IT!

The first Clas is on Wednesday June 11th, at my home from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 
Cost: $20.00 (only 10 spots)
RSVP & Pay no later then June 4th

Big Shot Class 2 If you have any questions about this class please email me or call me.  Can't make any of the classes and want a kit by mail email me for this option. Want to have this class at home with a group of friends let me know and we can pick a date.

Pay below via Paypal.

 

Also there are 9 days left to take advantage of the 3 Specials going on this month! To check them out Click HERE!

As always Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stampin'!

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

P.S. If you happen to be in the Vista area Sunday the 24th of May (tomorrow) Stop by the "Chocolate Festival" on Main Street! 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. I will have a booth there!

3D Projects, Big Shot Projects

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Gift Card Holder Graduation Card

Author: May 18, 2009 0 Comments

Grad Owl Gift Card Holder Hello all and Happy Monday!  Ok, I've got YET another Owl Graduation Card. I LOVE this lil Owl and as I mentioned VERY addicting to make too.

ALL Supplies are the same as the Post below..colors, ink etc.  Except I used Bold Numbers set which is retired. 

Now to make the Card Hold the Gift Card I used a 12 x 12 sheet of Cardstock.  I cut it 4 1/4 x 12 then I scored it at 5 1/2 and 11.  The extra inch you will bring it up to the inside of your card and that will hold the gift card. Woo Hoo!  Love this Idea!

Also I wanted to add a HUGE Thank you to those who leave me comments..I so appreciate them and SO glad you like my cards/projects.  Thanks for visiting my Blog!

Grad Owl Gift Card Holder Inside Now back to stampin', my son is at Grandma's house so I need to take advantage. LOL!!! But if you have any questions please don't hesitate to comment, call or email me.

Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

3D Projects, Card Samples, SU Punches

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Look “Hoo’s” Graduating…

Author: May 18, 2009 4 Comments

Graduation Owl Card Ok, so it's been a super long weekend and I did get LOTS done! I am really liking how this card came out! Guess what?? It's not a Side or Stair Step Card! LOL!!!  My friend Sharon has crowned me not only "Queen" of step cards but I am now the "Ambassador" per her comment on the post below. LOL!!  I Love it…Oh and yes she will be right behind me. You've got to check out her card HERE! Ok, so where was I???

Oh, yes this card was a fun one to make using Stampin' Up!'s great punches. Again I'm using my daughter's School colors.  I got this idea from our Stampin' success magazine we get every month. There was the cute lil "Owl" staring at me ; ) it was created by Lyssa Zwolanek. Be on the look out for more of this little guy as He is very addicting to make. Next time I make him his feet are going to be either Only Orange or Pumpkin pie. I think the Tango Tangerine is too Orangey? Or is it just me? Hmmm!!!!

Supplies used: All Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted

Stamp Set: Great Grads
Cardstock: Bravo Burgundy, Going Gray, Basic Black, Whisper White, So saffron (beak), Tango Tangerine (feet), Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa
Ink: Basic Black, Basic Gray
Accessories: Grograin Ribbon, SU Punches – Scallop, 1 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 (retired) circle punches, Small Tag, Boho Blossoms (feet), 5-petal Flower (beak), Round Tab & word window, Dimensionals

Ok, I think that's it. Back to more stampin!

Thanks for stopping by & Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

3D Projects, Card Samples

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Graduation “Side” Step Card

Author: May 16, 2009 2 Comments

Grad Side Step Card Happy Saturday All!  Well I've been busy over the last week! ; )  As I mentioned I'm getting ready for the Vista "Chocolate Festival". 

So anyways in between all that I'm making Grad Cards for my Daughter to see which one she likes..and with Graduation just around the corner.. .YIKES! I'll be up late these next few weeks.

Ok, so on with the details of this card. Super fun and once you do a few very easy to make.

Everything used is Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted!

Stamp Set: Great Grad & (retired) Bold numbers! LOVE these numbers!
Card-stock: Bravo Burgundy, Going Gray, Whisper White
Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Going Gray & Basic Black
Accessories: SU! Punches, Big Shot Bigz Pennant Die, DD Glitter, Ribbon

I would LOVE to see your creations! Download Directions HERE!  As I mentioned before the directions I got from Kate Wilson & Jackie Topa's site!  OH – Quick Tip you want to make the Slit First…so you would have the 5 1/2 side up against your cutter and line it up to the 2…then go down to 2 1/8 start your slit and end at 7 1/2.  I hope that made sense! If not email me with any questions you may have!

Ok, on my way to a Birthday Party! 

Have a great day & Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

 

3D Projects, Card Samples, Tutorials

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Graduation Card

Author: May 15, 2009 1 Comment

DSC02088 Sorry for the lack of posting this week! I've been getting ready for "The Chocolate Festival" which will be held here in Vista, Ca. on May 24th.  I have a booth and am getting things ready.  Nothing like the last minute huh?

But I wanted to share this "Quick" Graduation Card, again using my daughters school colors.  I love the simplicity of it. Below the inside.

The recipe is as follows:

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Stamp Set: Great Grad
Cardstock: Bravo Burgundy, Going Grey and Whisper White
Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Going Grey, Basic Black
Accessories: DD GlitterScallop Punch, Circle Punches, Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals.

Happy Stampin' and have a wonderful weekend! Any questions let me know.

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

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Look what I got…

Author: May 11, 2009 0 Comments

LemonadeAward_thumb A Blog Award! Thank you Aimgee Gandara & Sharon Field for nominating me!  It truly made my Mother's Day that much better!

So let's see I'm to nominate up to 5 or 10 people who I feel show great attitude and gratitude! Well there are SO many Blogs that I stalk I mean visit and admire ; ) – but I'll start with these.

Sandy Hancock, Barbara Jackson, Amy Celona, Tonya Klar and Cindy Jenkins these are wonderful sites with AWESOME ideas, patterns etc.

I also admire Patty Bennett, Andrea Walford, Lauren Meader, Dawn Griffith…see I do ALOT of Blog hoppin….that's not even half the blogs I visit! So much talent out there it's amazing!

So… long story shot, here are the  rules of the award (To pick up the Lemonade Stand Award):
– Comment on this blog.- Copy the award and save to your computer, and then upload it to your blog.
– Nominate 5 to 10 blogs you feel show great attitude and gratitude.
– Link to your nominees within your blog post.
– Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received the award.
– Link back to the person who gave you the award to show your appreciation.

Hope you all had a great day! I'll be sharing more goodies tomorrow.

Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

General News

Happy Mother’s Day side step card

Author: May 10, 2009 3 Comments

DSC02096 First I would like to Wish all the Mom's a Very Happy Mother's day today!  Hope you are having a Wonderful Day!

So how about this card huh! This is yet another fun and addicting card to make! It's called the Side Step Card!

I found this on Kim Wilson's Blog and I also saw it on Jackie Topa's site! Wonderful directions. 

Again using the Bella Rose Designer Paper and the "All Holidays' Stamp set.

Card Stock: Riding hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Confetti White

DSC02097 Accessories: Scallop Punch, Ribbon, 3 Flower Punch, Rhinestone Brad.

This photos is the side view. How do you like that flower? Coming this week I'll show you how I did it but for now I'm going to enjoy the rest of my Mother's Day! Hubby is taking me to the Movies so I'm being rushed! ; )

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

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Just for YOU stair step card!

Author: May 9, 2009 0 Comments

DSC02094 Happy Saturday All!!  Ok, so I have yet another Stair step card or two! ; )  I think these are the last ones! LOL! No promises though!

This one is using the Raspberry Tart DSP from Stampin' Up! along with the Oval All and Level 3 Hostess Stamp Sets!

Also this size is 5 1/2 x 10 1/2.

Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White
Ink: Black, Rose Red, Going Grey

I was at my Aunt's house with my other Aunt stamping' today.  Got home and Hubby took me to an early Mother's Day Dinner. I am stuffed!

Bella Rose Stair Step

But just had to post these last few stair step cards.

This card is using the Bella Rose Designer Paper! I LOVE this DSP!

Stamp Set is Dreams du jour another favorite of mine.

Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Riding hood Red, Whisper white, Pink Pirouette

I'll be posting more tomorrow. No not a stair step something different so stay tuned!

As always thanks for stopping by and Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

Card Samples

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Cheep Talk Stair Step Card

Author: May 8, 2009 0 Comments

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Happy Friday!  So are you sick of these yet?  LOL!  Yes, I'm addicted!  I LOVE this stamp set and the Designer Series Paper!

So I've got a few tips on these cards. I had given 2 different measurements that I found most popular. 1 was the 4 1/4 x 10 1/2 and the other was the 5 x 10 1/2…I also know you can make it 5 1/2 x 10 1/2 and it will fit in the envelope perfect. 

Ok, so the 4 1/4 size when you go to decorate the back flap if your embelishments are to heavy it doesn't stand up as straight.  The 5 or the 5 1/2 size is a bit more sturdy because it's wider.

These also work up pretty fast when you use Designer Series Paper! 

CCake Stair Step

Here is another one with a very simple layout using the Big Shot sizzlets Dies. LOVE these dies!

I have a few more to share then I promise I'll move on to something else! ; )

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

If you have any questions please email me.

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Graduation Stair Step Card

Author: May 7, 2009 1 Comment

Graduation Stair Step
Hello All!  Ok FIRST I have to say that there is an error on the directions!  So sorry about that! I have it corrected.   Download Stair Step Card Directions w photo! The only part that was wrong was the Back Layer to the card..I have 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 and it shold of been 5 not 5 1/2.

Ok, so for this one I used the following:

Stamp Set: Great Grads
C/S: Bravo Burgundy, Going Grey & Whisper White
Ink: Black, Bravo Burgundy
Accessories: SU! Punches, Ribbon, Brads and dimensionals.OH and of course Dazzling Diamond Glitter! Gotta have it.

These are my daughters school colors and this is 1 of her graduation photos. UGH! I still can't believe it!  Ok, so stay tuned tomorrow for a few more samples and tips that I'd like to share with you.  Right now it's time to get the little on in bed…I've been gone just about all day. Any questions please let me know.

Thanks for stopping by & Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

 

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