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Top 3 Swap Shares

Author: January 18, 2010 0 Comments

Hello all! It is pouring here in California! I know we needed it and I think it's going to be here all week! Well I know what I'll be doing all week! Yup it's "perfect" Stampin' weather!

As promised I wanted to share the Top 3 Swaps that were voted for at "Barbara Jackson's Over the Top Swap". There is no order to them hope you enjoy them and am working on super cute project which I hope to share with you all soon! I've been cleaning/organizing my stampin' area. (again) Job is never done.

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Is this card just to cute????

This card was done by My friend Laura Schmitt from KY. Woo Hoo Laura Congrats again! 
Great job Laura LOTS of details! On the inside it has a little pop up message. To darn cute. I just couldn't get the photo to look right! UGH! Sorry about that.

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This card was created by another friend of mine Sharon Field in Jacksonville, FL! Woo Hoo Sharon Congrats to you again! This is an Awesome card and when you open it 2 Hearts slide. You can't tell from the photo below but it's Awesome! Click on photo to enlarge it! LOVE the color combo too!

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Nicely done Sharon! Will see you in May! Can't wait to visit Jacksonville!

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Ok, here is the last card share! Now I have to say the details on the card are absolutely amazing! I know my photo did not do it justice. Sorry!

This was done by another Amazing Stamper. Vicki Ellis-Ehresman from California! She is in our Udderly Awesome Group and I've got to say she is Awesome!

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Beautiful Card Vicki and Congrats!

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

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Leadership Swap

Author: January 17, 2010 0 Comments

Leadership OTTS Here is my Swap that I made for Barbara Jackson's "Over the Top Swap". As I mentioned in yesterday post this is an Awesome Event! Barbara, does such a wonderful job and can't wait til Convention!

This card is called a "Side Step" card and I love this style of card along with the Stair Step card also. For directions you can see them on this "POST". Another sample of this card is also HERE!

I was also featured on my friend Lee's blog HERE. Thanks Lee. You'll have to check out her site she has some great idead!

The supplies used for this card are as follows:

Stamp set: Messages from Mom, Teeny tiny wishes
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Orchid Opulence, Cottage Wall DSP, Very Vanilla
Ink: Staz-On Black, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
Accessories: Blender Pens, Circle Punches, Modern Label, Word Window and 3 flower punch, Dazzling diamonds, Dimensionals, Grosgrain Ribbon

Regionals stamp setI almost forgot to share the stamp set we received at Regionals PLUS the Stamp Set that I WON! Woo Hoo! I was going to order that set nad glad I didn't since I won it! Thanks for stopping by and I'll be posting some more Swaps from Leadership!

Happy Stampin,

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

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Merry Christmas

Author: December 25, 2009 0 Comments

Berry Merry Christmas 

Just wanted to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas!

Also here is another X-Mas card that I made. I did't get to make that many of these but I LOVED how it turned out. I was inspired by a card at Convention.  So sorry to not know the name I had just taken a photo of it. It was super cute.

Anyway enjoy and thanks for stopping by,

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

P.S. Have a great weekend I'll be back on Monday to announce the Blog Candy Winner!

Card Samples, Christmas Ideas

Noel Card

Author: December 23, 2009 1 Comment

Noel Card Ok, here is one of the XMas Cards that I did this year.  Very simple and easy to duplicate. LOVE my "Lovely as a Tree" Stampin' Up! set.  Don't know why it took me so long to get it. Anyway here's the recipe.

Stamp Set: Lovely as a Tree #115026 and Many Merry Messages
Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Black Staz-on, Choc. Chip, Garden Green
Accessories:  Real red grograin ribon, Blender Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Dazzling Diamond Glitter (gotta have it)

Measurements: Base – Whister white standard size 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Real Red: 4 1/4 x 2 1/2
Whisper White: 4 x 2 1/4

I stamped my Tree Image with Black Staz-on then with my Blender pen took the Garden Green & Chocolate Chip Ink and colored the tree.  Added the Dazzling Diamond Glitter last!

Enjoy and if you have any questions let me know. Thanks for stopping by!

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

Card Samples, Christmas Ideas

Friend to Friend Scallop Card

Author: September 20, 2009 1 Comment

Scallop CardHello all!  Sure hope you are having a very nice weekend!  My Hubby and I are enjoyed a quick get away on his Birthday weekend.  Today is his actual Birthday.

Well I wanted to share this card. This is the one I did the Tutorial on. I've had a few questions about the measurements for this card so I thought I would share them here for all.

Card Measurements:
Standard – 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 Melon Mambo
DSP – 5 1/4 x 4 plus 1 strip 4 x 1/2" (Razzleberry Lemonade)
3 3/4 x 3 – Melon Mambo
2 3/4 x 2 3/4 – Crushed Curry
2 1/2 x 2 – Whisper White
Questions? Please let me know. Have a great rest of your weekend! Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

 

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Build a Bear Birthday Cards

Author: September 18, 2009 0 Comments

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Geez this week just flew by!  I am still editing and fixing the video it should be done next week for sure. I know I'll get better at it. Ok now to share.

Here is a Super easy card! I really LOVE this set! Not to mention the Dies oh and the Designer Series Paper too!!! Wait til you see the Halloween Bag! UGH!! There is just so much you can do with all this.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: 118052 Beary Best Friends, 118050 Beary Nice Wishes
Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink & DSP Pawsitively Prints, Water Color Paper
Ink: C. Celery, So Saffron, Choc. Chip
Accessories: Glitter, SU Dimensionals, Blender Pens

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Here is the  Bearthday Bear Boy Card. Same supplies as above. Cardstock/Ink used was Ballet Blue & Pumpkin Pie.

Such a great set to work with. Thanks for stopping by! Any questions please feel free to email or call me!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend & Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

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Holiday Mini is here!

Author: September 1, 2009 0 Comments

Wow, did summer just fly by or is it just me?  Ok, I think it had to do with having a super Busy Summer! Well it's back to school for most of us, for some it's just around the corner.  This is my sons 2nd week of school and he's adjusting just fine!

Ok, so LOT'S going on! Can we say….Build a Bear Workshop, My Digital Studio and Sweet Reward Hostess Promotion??  Oh yes lot's going on! I won't bombard this post so check back during the week for the updates. First I want to share the cute card I made with my Cute new Build a Bear Set! ; )

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Recipe:

Stamp Set: Beary Best Friends 118-052
Ink: Staz-on Black, Close to Cocoa, Pumpkin Pie, Ballet Blue
Cardstock: Ballet Blue, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, DSP Pawsitively Prints, Water Color Paper
Accessories: White Gel Pen, Old Olive Brads, Old Olive Ribbon

This is super easy to copy and adjust anyway you like!  Wouldn't he look cute holding a balloon? 

Wait til you see the girl one I made. I'm going to be loving this set!  Can't wait to get my hands on the Dies! Patience…
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Sweet Rewards

From September 1-November 30, 2009, host a $250 workshop and choose any item* from the Holiday Mini Catalog for just $10-that's in addition to Stampin' Up!'s already fantastic hostess benefits!

Choose from our award-winning stamps, beautiful new Simply Adorned™ jewelry, exclusive Build-A-Bear Workshop® products, or latest dies for the Sizzix® Big Shot™. With so much to choose from, you'll feel like a kid in a candy shop!

*Excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio™ 

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.
 

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Starting a New week!

Author: August 17, 2009 0 Comments

Wow, I can't believe how this month is just flying by! My baby will be starting Kindergarten next Monday! UGH!!! Well, I have to say that I am still on a Convention High!  Just so many things happening, swaps galore, classes in my head….I'm on overload!!  So I just have to share some more goodies with you today.  I'm also going to be getting some of my "Own" stamping in this week. So enjoy and thanks for stopping by!
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Ok, this is another "Over the Top Swap" I recieved and it is just "WOW"

Made by Trish Cortez she did Awesome now the inside is just great too!

Sorry I tried to get the best photo.

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How about that Skelton huh??  When you open it up further there is another Black Spider in the corner. The photos I took was blurry but you can see the one there.

You know Halloween will be here before you know it!

There was alot of work put into this card!

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Now is this not stunning?  For the Newlyweds…Beautiful Card and Lot's of work went into this one too!

This was designed by Nanzie Dock. Love everything about this card.

Check out photo below. 

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Ok, back to stampin' any questions please let me know.

Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

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Over the Top Swap Shares

Author: August 16, 2009 1 Comment

Hi all, I sure hope everybody had a wonderful weekend.  Sorry for not posting this sooner but between the laundry, and yes unpacking, organizing, ohhing and aahhing my swaps….well there's only so much time.  Oh but I do have some Awesome Shares for you so enjoy and I'll have a few more tomorrow.  Early I promise! Thanks for stopping by!

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Ok, is this just not breathtaking??? This is a swap I recieved from Vicki Ellis-Ehresman. Love the color combo she used. Love this Tri-Shutter card that is on my list to try.

Also the Medallion background stamp used here is the #1 seller. Pg. 133, #115223 $17.95.

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Here is another absolutely cute swap! I have this stamp set and would of never thought of this! Do you not just LOVE the flowers around here neck? CUTE!!! The photo doesn't do this justice…This card was made by Suzy Halford.

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And this one…again the photo doesn't do it justice. LOVE this Christmas card swap and below you can see the Ornament. Yes, in the envelope is just the cutest ornament.

This was created by Bonnie Martinez – Did she not do an awesome job?  I LOVE this card!

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Here is the close up!

Enjoy and as always if you have any questions please let me know.

Happy Stampin',

Yvonne Metz
Vista, Ca.

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