Joyful Christmas Poinsettia Card

I think I have falling off the Earth lately! I have been working on this tutorial for a while and just now finished it.  I hope you enjoy!

I really enjoyed designing this beautiful Christmas card! Now is the time to get started on your cards for the holidays before they catch up to you!

Thanks for stopping by,
Charlotte Hollingsworth

To shop directly thru me please go to www.cmhollingsworth.stampinup.net

Tags 4 You Trick or Treat Card

 

I have started working on Halloween cards recently.  Here is one that I made a few weeks ago in one of my Stamp Clubs.  The girls really loved it! I love the new Witches Brew Washi Tape that Stampin'Up! now offers! Washi Tape is really fun and easy to use and I have a few more projects up my sleeve using it.

Here is a closer up picture of the card that we made.  Here is the list of supplies I used:

131823 Tags 4 You stamp set
132153 Label Bracket Punch
132156 Witches' Brew Designer Washi Tape
127749 Chevron Embossing Folder
129399 White Tea Lace Doilies
105117 Paper Pumpkin Cardstock
121045 Basic Black Cardstock
126980 Basic Black Inkpad
132142 Silver Encore Inkpad
124005 Silver Glimmer Paper
126926 Modern Melody Designer Series Paper

Thanks for stopping by and I hoped you enjoy the projects I shared.
Charlotte Hollingsworth

If you want to purchase any of the Stampin'Up! products I have used, then you can order directly from me at www.cmhollingsworth.stampinup.net

Tag a Bag Gift Bag Convention Make & Take

We made the cutest Tag a Bag Make & Take at Convention this summer.  I really love these Tag a Bag gift bags! They measure out at 5 x 8 1/4 inches and come 10 to a package for only $3.99.  You can stuff them full of cards, candy or any other kind of treats! You can find these adorable products on page 158 of the Stampin'Up! Annual Catalog.  The Tag a Bag Accessory Kit is also available to make cute little tags to personalize each bag for your friends!

 

Some of the other accessories used on this are the Coastal Cabana 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Ribbon along with the mini clothes pin, medium builder tag, large base tag, and the Calypso Coral Bakers Twine that are included in the Tag a Bag Accessory Kit.

 

Stay tuned this week! I have more projects to share using these bags and tags this week!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Charlotte Hollingsworth

 

If you need to order any Stampin'Up! supplies you can order directly from me at: www.cmhollingsworth.stampinup.net

 

 

 

Thinlit Card Dies are coming tomorrow!

 

Stampin'Up! introduced these amazing new Thinlit Card Dies at Convention a few weeks ago! I can't wait to order mine and share with you what I create with them! Stay tuned! Or better yet, subscribe to my blog or my Facebook Fan page Stampingismytherapy for the most up to date information on what I am doing with all these wonderful Stampin'Up! products! 

 

To order directly from me please go to my website:

www.cmhollingsworth.stampinup.net

 

Thanks and have a great day!

Lunch at Dear Lizzies

What a treat is was to have a great friend living in the Salt Lake area who could take me to do some fun lunch and shopping at Dear Lizzies in Highland Utah. They had the cutest sign made up and goodies for Stampin'Up! Convention attendees at the cash register.

Here I am with Cristtin in the background! We had a great time trying on a few accessories!

 

I really loved this headband on Cristtin!

Rings anyone?

A lovely display of desserts!

Lunch was delicious and I loved the chips being served in a teacup, so fancy.

This cupcake was SO yummy!

This store is so beautifully done in shabby chic! I will definitely make it back there next time I am in Salt Lake City!

Stampin Up Bottle cap necklace fun!

First we stamped the background with Classic Stampin'Up! ink pads, then we stamped the initial in Black Stazon.

At Stamp Club last night we made these really cool bottle cap necklaces!  I smashed the one with the "j" on it by running the bottle cap through my Big Shot! I think they all turned out great :)

Here are some important tips for making these necklaces:
- Use Stazon for your images. The markers tend to run.
- Let your necklace dry over night.  The Crystal Effects will run or pool if it doesn't lay flat for several hours.
- If you don't like how your image turns out, take your paper piercing tool and gently scrap around the edges and you can lift out the stamped image and crystal effects and start over.

I used Stazon for the image on this bottle cap, but colored it in with a Stampin'Up marker and it ran as the crystal effects settled into the bottle cap.

Supplies list:

Any stampset or alphabet you like

Stazon ink pad

Whisper White scrap paper

1" Circle punch

Crystal effects

Crop o dile - for punching the hole in the bottle cap

 

I bought the chain necklace at one of the big craft stores on a roll for $7.99 with my 40% off coupon. It included 30 connectors.

 

I hope you have a chance to try this project out, it was a lot of fun!

 

Charlotte Hollingsworth

www.cmhollingsworth.stampinup.net to order Stampin'Up! supplies directly from me!

 

 

 

 



My Paper Pumpkin - Welcome Kit - Hey There

 

Today I am so excited to share a card I made with the new Paper Pumpkin - Welcome Kit called Hey There.  For only $19.95 you can go to www.mypaperpumpkin.com and sign up for these monthly kits.  The Hey There kit is the welcome kit you get when you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin. 

 

I made a video and uploaded to YouTube earlier, here is the link:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlgEoe3LGYU&feature=youtube_gdata

 

You can watch me open up my kit LIVE and see everything that is in it and exactly how it will arrive to you in the mail each month!

 

Here are a few things you need to know:

The kit doesn't not come with any adhesive. 

The kit does come with all the supplies needed to make the project, plus envelopes if they are cards. 

 

Other items I used on my card include:

125572 Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine  $2.95

104342 Snail adhesive  $6.95

103683 Glue dots  $4.95

 

I hope you enjoy the card and video!  Have a great week!

 

Charlotte Hollingsworth

aka StampTramp

CASE of Dress Up Framelit Contest Winner's card

I thought I would take a candid photo for you to see what my stamping space looks like when I am done making a card.  What a mess! But the card is super fabulous!  This card I took from an online contest winner that Stampin'Up! announced last week.  Here is a link to the original card:
http://www.stampinup.com/home/blog-post/corporate-blog/2013/02/26/and-the-winner-is-dolled-up-birthday
Now as you can see I didn't use the same stamp set for the sentiment.  I used Loving Thoughts 125845. 
Here is what else I used:
Crumb Cake Cardstock 120953
White Tea Lace paper doilies 129399
Very Vanilla Cardstock 101650
First Edition DSP 121878
Dress Up Framelits 130101
Elements of Style stamp set 120045
Stazon Black 101406
Gumball Green marker 126856
Cherry Cobbler marker 119681
Blender Pen 102845
Crumb Cake ink pad 126975
Sponge Dauber 102892
Flower Trim Vanilla 5/8" 126869

 

Here is a closer picture of the Dress Up Framelit Card

 

I hope you had a great weekend! I sure did and will post about it this week!

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Charlotte Hollingsworth

If you would like to place an order directly thru me, please go to my online website at:
http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx?email=stamptramp%40hotmail.com&phone=6187267409

Up, Up and Away with Cloudy Day Birthday Card

Today's card is a bright, cheery birthday card that I made for a Birthday Card Stamp Camp that never happened.  I was sick all week and had to cancel the class so I used some of the prepped cards for projects at my Stamp Club in February instead! Oops... I am busted, they weren't supposed to know!

 

So let me tell you what supplies I used on this lovely Happy Birthday card. 

8 1/2 x 5 1/2 Marina Mist Cardstock, scored at 4 1/4

5 1/4 x 4 Whisper White Cardstock with sentiment stamped in bottom right corner.  I used 4 markers to color the stamp starting with Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade and Marina Mist. These colors coordinate with the piece of DSP I used on my card.

1 1/2 x 5 Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series paper (126922), with a flag cut snipped in the bottom of it

3 x 3 1/2 Whisper White Cardstock for cutting out Label Framelit, then run again thru Big Shot with the Cloudy Day Embossing Folder (127022), then used my Sponge Dauber (102892) dabbed in Marina Mist inkpad (126962) working gently over the embossed clouds and sponged around the edges of the Label shape.

I colored the basket stamp in with my Chocolate Chip Marker and stamped one, then the other making sure there was enough room between them so the two ballons did not touch.

Scrap Whisper White Cardstock for stamping the two hot air ballons in Melon Mambo and Lucky Limeade and cut them out, finally I put a dimensional under each hot air ballon and placed them over the baskets.

 

I hope you enjoyed my card for today! I love to share them with you :)

Charlotte Hollingsworth

 

If you are interested in ordering any of the supplies I used on this card, please feel free to go directly to my personal Stampin'Up! website and order from there.

www.cmhollingsworth.stampinup.com

My Paper Pumpkin Kits

Something wonderful and new from Stampin'Up! Paper Pumpkin comes directly to your house every month when you subscribe to it. Kits include everything you need to complete the projects! You must sign up by March 10th to receive your first kit in March 2013!

https://mypaperpumpkin.com/en/

please don't forget to put my name in as your Stampin'Up! demonstrator!

 

Christmas Card Crank #1 Card Shares

Hello! It has been a few weeks since I last posted so I wanted to make up for it by sharing several cards I have recently made ;)  All of the cards pictured below were made at my Christmas Card Crank class a few weeks ago.  I am working on the cards for round #2 now!  Please be sure to stop by my Stampin'Up! Demo site to view my calendar www.cmhollingsworth.stampinup.net for more information about classes.

All of the cards I created for Christmas Card Crank #1 used the Scentsational Season Bundle items including the stamp set and Holiday Collection Framelits Dies.  I really love all of the new Framelit Dies we have, you don't have to cut out or trim around any of the coordinating sets anymore! It is such a time saver!

 

Big Shot Scallop Square Bigz Clear die, corner rounder, Festival of Prints DSP pack, sentiment from Word Play stamp set, rhinestones, Brights Glimmer brad, Island Indigo ink pad & cardstock, Crumb Cake Cardstock, Chocolate Chip ink & cardstock, Whisper White cardstock 

Be of Good Cheer DSP, sentiment "merry" from Pennant Parade, Cherry Cobbler & Gumball Green ink pads and cardstock, Very Vanilla cardstock, Northern Flurry Embossing folder

 

Cherry Cobbler cardstock and inked sponge, Lucky Limeade cardstock & ink pad, Festival of Prints DSP pack, Champagne Glimmer Paper, Gold brads, Polka Dot Embossing folder, Oval Accent Bigz Clear die

 



Soft Suede Cardstock & Inkpad, Gumball Green cardstock, Petals-a-Plenty Embossing folder,Summer Smooches DSP, sentiment from Beautiful Season stamp set, Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags 

Cajun Craze Cardstock & ink pad, Very Vanilla cardstock, Lucky Limeade Ink pad, Chevron Embossing folder,Festival of Prints DSP pack, sentiment from Greetings of the Season stamp set. 

I hope you get a little inspiration from my blog today! Please leave a comment and I will send out a set of these cards to one lucky person! I will give it until Sept. 3rd to leave yours. Good Luck!

~Charlotte

Scentsational Hot Cocoa Stamp Club Card Share

Last week was Stamp Club at my house, so I decided to start using some of the fabulous new products from the Stampin'Up! Holiday Catalog! This is my version of the catalog sample on page 16.  They are very similar, in fact I challenge you to tell me the difference first and I will mail this card to you!  Just leave a comment below and I will announce next week who gets it! 

I used products from the Scentsational Season Bundle which include the Scentsational Season Stamp Set & Holiday Collection Framelits Dies together.  You can purchase the Wood Mount Bundle for $36.95 (129945) OR the Clear Mount Bundle for $32.95 (129946).  Now bundling these two products together will save you 15%!  What a great deal!  If you would like to purchase any of these products you can click on the Order Now button on the right. Here is a list of other products I used:

Cherry Cobbler Cardstock

Very Vanilla Cardstock

Gumball Green ink pad

Gumball Green stitched ribbon

Chocolate Chip ink pad

Blender pen

Festival of Prints DSP pack

Labels Collection Framelits

Vintage Trinkets (safety pin)

Jewelry Tag punch

Pennant Parade Stamp Set (merry sentiment)

Cherry Cobbler marker

I hope that information helps.  If you have any questions please email me directly at stamptramp@hotmail.com OR leave a comment below!

Have a great afternoon!

Charlotte Hollingsworth

Betsy's Blossoms

I have to share with you how excited I am about the *New* 2012 In Colors!  I love them!!! From left to right I stamped one of the cute flowers from Betsy's Blossoms in Primrose Petals, Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ripple, and Gumball Green leaves.  I stamped these on Whisper White cardstock, the picture is a little dark, sorry ;) 

~Charlotte

Betsy's Blossoms Birdie

It has been a long time since I have posted, so I am will have several new ones coming out this week. The cute little cards I made for todays post uses the NEW Betsy's Blossoms and Friendly Phrases stamp sets.  I stamped this sweet little birdie card in the new In Colors Primrose Petals and Gum Ball Green.  These are cute and quick and I am so happy to share something new with you!

Thanks for stopping by!
~Charlotte

Bright Blossoms Class Share

Hello friends! It has been too long since I have been a blogging on here!  My hubby has finally made it back from Honduras, so I am stamping more often and hope to blog more frequently as well! 

I really love this card that I am sharing with you today!  I used alot of fun, new products that are available in April as a preview of the new Stampin'Up! Catalog Idea's Book coming out June 1st.

This new stamp set is called Bright Blossoms and the Summer Smooches paper pack uses a ton of bright, happy colors such as Real Red, Tangerine Tango, Delightful Daffodil, Lucky Limeade, Tempting Turquise, Rich Razzleberry and Island Indigo! I really love the new Delightful Daffodil seam binding ribbon!  There is a wonderful collection of these items called Summer Smooches! To check them out, click here http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/cmhollingsworth/promotions

This card will be one of several we are making this Saturday for the Bright Blossoms class! Contact me now to get your place reserved in the class!

Have a great day!

Charlotte

I have been busy this weekend working on new projects.  This adorable new stamp set from Stampin'Up! is called Somebunny and it is so stinkin' cute!  I stamped this cute little bunny girl with Chocolate Chip Classic ink and colored her in using Blender pens.  I used Lucky Limeade ink & cardstock, Blushing Bride ink & pleated ribbon, More Mustard ink and Bashful Blue ink. I gave the Crumb Cake 3 x 3 card base a spritz with Blushing Bride Spritz Spray.  The flower accent is made with the Newsprint DSP and an Antique Brad.  I L-O-V-E how beautifully this all came together.  I hope you enjoy and have a great day!

Charlotte 

Online Extravaganza Starts on Monday!!

Can you believe next week is Thanksgiving week? Besides the big turkey dinner spent with family, Thanksgiving also traditionally starts the holiday shopping season.
Once again, Stampin' Up! is hosting their annual Online Extravaganza to kick the holiday season off right!
This sale will begin Monday, November 21, 2011 and run through Wednesday, November 30, 2011.
They only told us demos a few things that will be on there, and I can share them with you:
-FREE digital downloads valued at $40 when you buy My Digital Studio Express
-60 percent off select Designer Fabrics
-30 percent off an exclusive ribbon bundle!
I can't wait to see what else they have on sale. I hate when they only give us a little teaser!
And speaking of teasers, check out this little piece of excitement.

There will be two items on sale for 24 hours only (November 21, 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM [MT]). I wonder what that's gonna be????? Hmmmm....gotta wait til Monday!
Remember, these great sales are only available through my online store. Please use this link http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx to get the best prices available. If you purchase directly from Stampin' Up!s site vs my demo website, the prices are a little bit higher.
Have a great day!
Charlotte

Gently Falling Framed card

If this is your first time seeing this card, then please go over to YouTube and watch me make one just like it!

http://www.youtube.com/user/Stampingismytherapy

Here's what I used:

Stamp sets

Gently Falling

Just Believe

Paper

Soft Suede

Very Vanilla

Inks

Soft Suede

Cajun Craze

Daffodil Delight

More Mustart

Accessories

1-3/4" Circle punch

Shimmer Paint

Snail

Dimensionals

Sponges

I am going to cheat and use this as my Countdown to Halloween Day Two!  I promise something more spooky tomorrow!

Thanks for stopping by,
Charlotte

Rudolph the Sparkly Nosed Reindeer Card

I had a great Stitched Stockings Punch Class last week!  This is one of the cards that we made.  I really love how versatile the Stocking Builder punch! 

I do have a little hint for you if you want to put the Baker's Twine thru the Mini Jingle Bell, use a needle threader!  At my class I thought we were NEVER going to get them threaded!  So sorry girls, I wish I would have figured it out sooner!

 

Stamp set:

Four the Holidays

Paper:

Garden Green cardstock
Red Glitter paper
Crumb Cake cardstock
Cherry Cobbler cardstock
Chocolate Chip cardstock
Very Vanilla cardstock

Ink:

Chocolate Chip ink pad

Accessories:

Cherry Cobbler/White Baker’s Twine
Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder
Square Lattice embossing folder
Snowflake punch
Stocking Builder punch
Mini Jingle Bells

If you have a chance, you should sit down and make this sweet little reindeer!  If you need the supplies you can order directly from me online at www.cmhollingsworth.stampinup.net OR if you are local, give me a call and we can make some together! 
Have a great day!
Charlotte Hollingsworth
aka Stamptramp

Easy Events Baby Duck Card ~ SU Stars Blog Hop

Hello Stampin' Friends! It is time for the SU Stars Blog Hop again!  I really love blog hops because you can sit back, click and enjoy the show, plus get great ideas to use all of your wonderful Stampin'Up! projects with!  The first stop on the blog is Jan's blog www.stampwithjane.com if you haven't seen her post yet, then backup and check it out!

I sure hope you are having a great weekend! I have been running around like a crazy woman trying to keep up with my commitments this week!  Finally I have a simple baby card made with Easy Events from the *NEW* Stampin'Up! Idea Book & Catalog released July 2011!  If you still need one let me know!  Anyways... onto the card!

Here is what I used:

123225  Easy Events stamp set $24.95

124339  Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper $10.95

119682  Marina Mist cardstock $6.95 and 119668 Classic ink pad $5.95

105117  Pumpkin Pie cardstock $6.95 and 105216 Classic ink pad $5.95

105118  So Saffron cardstock $6.95

101650  Very Vanilla cardstock $8.50 (40 sheets)

109014  Wild Wasabi Classic ink pad $5.95

102845  Blender Pen $9.95 (pack of 3)

101406  Black Stazon ink pad $7.95

104430  Stampin'Up! Dimensionals $3.95

104332  Stampin'Up! Snail adhesive $6.95

I also stamped the envelope with 122507 Ain't Love Grand, a Hostess stamp set from the catalog!  Both stamp sets are so cute! I can hardly wait to use them again to make more baby cards!  I hope you have enjoyed my little project I am sharing with you today, and please continue the SU Stars Blog Hop over to Carol's blog at www.cjstamps.blogspot.com !

If you have just happened upon my blog in the middle of the SU Stars Blog Hop, then please take a minute to start at the beginning at www.su-stars.blogspot.com , there are 10 hops total, so sit back and enjoy!

Have a super weekend and please sign up to follow my blog! If you read down to the previous post you will see why I haven't been able to stamp much lately.  I hope to put out some great projects at an all day Stampin' Crop event and will share pictures with you as I can!

Thanks,

Charlotte

~Stamptramp