Eastern Elegance with Deb Valder

Hidy Ho Stampers,

What a Super Fab day today was.  It was DIVA DAY!  The top demonstrators on my team are invited to my studio for a very special day of stamping and treats!   Here is my favorite card I created for them…

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Thank you so much!

I am so pleased with the way it came out!

Supplies:

Lovely Romance Stamp Set, Whisper White card stock, Smoky Slate card stock, Eastern Elegance designer Series Paper (one of my FAVORITES)!, Crushed Curry Chevron Ribbon, Smoky Slate EMBOSSING POWDER, Crushed Curry Marker, Basic Pearls, Occasions Paper-Piercing Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin' Pierce Mat

Click here to place your online order for these supplies!

and here is a side view to show you all the texture!

What do you think?  I think they LOVED it as much as I did.

So I was all set up and ready for them to come.

The theme was Red, White and Blue for Flag day

but the florist didn't understand that I wanted Red, White and Blue flowers

They were very pretty but the theme was R,W&B!

Here is another one of my cards.  I showed them how

to use the NEW Coaster Board!

And we used the new boxes. 

I had the box all designed and then my friend Patsy Waggoner

designed one and put a Creped Filter Paper on hers and I liked it so much

I added one to mine!  Check out her video.

And what would Diva Day be without Diva Food!

Allllllllll red, white and blue!

Happy Flag Day!

Fruit Kabobs (with BROWNIES)….it's insane!

and to die for FRUIT PIZZA!!!  All low calorie of course :0)

And how about Caprese -

made with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Pearl Mozzerella

But the thing that they LOVED the most and we

have to have at EACH Diva Day is the……..

Asparagus, Ham and Swiss Cheese wrapped in Phyllo Dough

sprinkled with fresh Parmasean on top ….. mmmmmmmmm

Our utensils were decorated with Mason Jars and our

NEW Chevron Ribbon

ahhhhhhh what a great day.

Let me know if you'd like to become a Diva in our group -

we are the Inketts!

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Video Tutorial for Masculine Card with Deb Valder

Hidy Ho Stampers,

Happy Flag Day!!!

I played Betsy Ross's cousin (yep who would have ever known Betsy had a cousin but it was a part in the play so I was happy and my mom made my costume – too cute!) I sat and helped make the flag with the real Betsy. 

It's a great 4th grade memory! :0)

Love this!  Happy Flag Day!

Today's card will get you ready for Father's Day if you haven't already.  It's also a great masculine card for a man's birthday or to give your child's teacher as a thank you!  Or do you have that teenager that you need to give something cool….well  have I got the card for you!

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Card #1

and the inside

for the birthday boy!

candles added (yes they are real candles)!

and here is the one I've selected for your male teacher

close up!

And here is video tutorial! (If you are receiving this in your email,

click here to go directly to my YouTube Channel.

Supplies:  Delightful Dozen Stamp set; Basic Gray Ink and Raspberry Ripple Ink (to sponge around the red tie); Basic Gray and Whisper White cardstock; Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper; Neutrals and Regals Candy Dots; Candy Dots Brad Base; Sponges.

So what do you think?  Do you have that perfect person that you could give this to!?????  They are fast and easy…speedy speedy stamping!

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Building a Chevron Pattern with Deb Valder

Hidy Ho stampers,

I'm back from South Dakota!  I got to see my new granddaughter….

here she is!

I was in heaven!

Isn't she adorable!!!!  It was so hard to leave her.

She is a little peanut!

Okay Okay I'm back!!!  and I've been working on a few really cool things.  Today's card shows you how to make your own Chevron pattern using Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper.  Here is a little movie to show you how to do this.  If you are receiving this in your email, make sure you click here to view the video.

Here are some samples:

Supplies:  A Dozen Thoughts Stamp Set (one of my new favorites), Coastal Cabana Ink, Afternoon Picnic Designer Series Paper, Whisper White Cardstock, Coastal Cabana Card Stock, In Color Boutique Details (buttons), Costal Cabana 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon (LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!)  Check out my Ribbon Shares below!

Supplies:  A Dozon Thoughts Stamp Set, Pear Pizzazz Ink, Afternoon Picnic Designer Series Paper, Whisper White Cardstock, Pear Pizzazz Cardstock, Pear Pizzaz 3/8 Taffeta Ribbon, Pearls

Supplies:  Lots of Thanks Stamp Set (another one of my new favorites)!, Basic Black Ink, Modern Medly Designer Series Paper, 1/8" Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon

Supplies: Banner Greetings Hostess Stamp Set (ask me how you can get this for free), Coastal Cabana Ink, Eastern Elegance Designer Series Paper, Coastal Cabana Card Stock, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Whisper White Card Stock,  In Color Boutique Details (buttons)

In this sample, I used TWO rows of Chevron!  How cool is that?!

I have two DIFFERENT Ribbon Shares going on right now.  I've filled two and am working on the third.  If you'd like to take advantage, make sure you email me and I will put you on the list and let me know which ribbon share you'd like or if you'd like both of them.. 

3/8" RUFFLE STRETCH TRIM – $15 (plus shipping if you want it mailed to you) for 2 yards of each color

If you'd like 2 yards of each color of the 2013-2015 3/8" Ruffled STRETCH Trim (it's boingy)!, let me know and I will put your name on the list (you will get 2 yards of Baked Brown Sugar; 2 yards of Coastal Cabana like I used above; 2 yards of Crisp Cantaloupe; 2 yards of Pistachio Pudding and 2 yards of Strawberry Slush).  I love all these colors.

3/4" Chevron Ribbon – $27 (plus shipping if you want it mailed to you) for 2 yard of each color

If you'd like 2 yards of each color of the NEW CHEVRON RIBBON contact me.  Trendy must-have! Adorable twill with Chevron Design.  Whisper White accent weaaved through.

I hope you enjoyed my post for today!  I really enjoyed making these cards, they are Super Simple and SUPER fast and show off a WOW!

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June Cleaver Exploding Purse with Deb Valder

Hidy Ho Stampers,

I wanted to show you a project I made for my customers last night for their workshop.  I gave each one of the attendees one of these Explosion Purses.  It's all about the fold.

So cute!

Don't you love the colors?

They are the NEW In-Colors!

Close up.  Isn't it so June Cleaver?!!!!

ha ha ha…

I added a handle and some pearls to this one.

and here it is open (or exploded)

If you want the directions and measurements, click here to download a PDF!

Let me know if you got them okay!

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Best of Butterflies with Deb Valder

Hidy Ho Stampers,

SHEEEEEEEEE'S HOME!!!!!

"I''m on the lamb….breaking out of this hospital!!!!

Quick mommy and daddy take me home before they realize I'm gone!!!"

"Ahhhhhhhh it's good to be in my own bed…

I think I have 2,400 sq. feet – very roomy

I'm going to like my new place, I was outgrowing the last one!!!"

Okay….it's been a rough week but she is home and we get to see her soon!!!  Meg and Josh are such good parents already.  Who would EVER say "It's so cool when she is mad an screams!!!!"  WHO would ever say that…but they can calm her right down.  She loves to hear their voice.  I can't wait!!!!

Tomorrow is Kevin's birthday (it's okay I tell you this and show you the card  I made for him because he NEVER looks at my blog.)  Anyway, tomorrow is his birthday and I bought Rascal Flatts tickets for him and I made him this card….

the pearls in the middle of the Butterfly were colored black with a sharpie marker.

I used the NEW Washi Tape (that is so much fun and so easy)

and I used one of our NEW Neutral Candy Dots

Can you see the square behind the butterfly?

That is a clear block just inked up and stamped directly on my paper – how cool is that!?

Here is a little different version

and here is a closeup of the Washi Tape and Candy Dots!

So here is the new Catalog…

Don't have yours?  Contact me asap and I will get one for you.

Okay, gotta run…hope you liked Kevin's Card!!!

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Simply Pressed Clay with Deb Valder

Hidy Ho Stampers,

It's been a pretty rough day here and hard to concentrate on anything.  Isabella was put back on oxygen last night.  She falls asleep and her oxygen levels go way down.  They are doing all kinds of tests on her and still trying to figure out what is wrong.  So please continue to pray for this little munchkin.

I was putting in orders as fast as I could today, everyone is taking advantage of the first day of the new catalog.  There is still time to get in on all the specials and festivities that I am offering.  I have all kinds of give-aways and raffles going on for orders that are put in today.  If you email me, you have until 9:00 eastern time to get your order in, if you put your order in online, all on-line orders will count up until 1:30 a.m. EASTERN time.  You can put your order in yourself in my online store www.stampladee.stampinup.net or you can email me at stampladee@aol.com and I will put them in for you.  You  will receive a raffle ticket for each $25 they spend.  With that order, you will get a punch on your Deb's Loyalty Dollars card and I will be picking names for all kinds of prizes (see picture below)!

If your order is over $100, you will receive all of the above and you will receive hostess benefits from our $1,000 workshop (I've filled one up already and am working on the second one so hurry and get that order in.  Remember you only have until 9:00 EASTERN time if you are having me put it in and up until 1:30 a.m. if you are putting it in on my website www.stampladee.stampinup.net .  I have nothing else to do but sit and watch the phone and hope they call with good news.

Here are some of the give-aways

12 x 12 designer series paper, the Wildflower Meadow Bundle,

an entire set of the new style stamp pads and lots more!!

You have unti 9:00 EST to get your orders in.

YOUR FIRST PURCHASE NEEEEEEDS to be the Magnetic Platform for the Big Shot!

#130658 – this should be the very first thing on your order form!

My card for today has to do with the Simply Pressed Clay found on page 167 of the new catalog.

Isn't this cute?!  There is a video below to show you how to make the clay flower

but in the meantime, let's look at the rest of the card.

I started out with the sentiment that is made with the

Babywipe Technique.  Put a few drops of color

on a babywipe and use this as your stamp pad.

To make the banner, I cut a strip and at one end I used my heart punch

to cut the banner end (clever huh?)

Now for the clay, after molding the clay, you will need to

color it if you didn't do it as in the video.  You can

color using a paintbrush and reinkers or you can

use our spritzers filled with water and ink refill.

Watch the vide to see how I "marbled" the clay.

Put the marbled clay in the mold.

pop them out immediately (so you can keep making them)!

Next it's the leaves.

And here are your flowers, the one on the left was spritzed and

the one on the right was colored then molded.

Here's a closeup of the banner and the flower!

If you are watching this in your email, click here to watch the video.

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Mosaic Madness Cuteness with Deb Valder

Hidy Ho Stampers,

Well I'm so excited to let you know that Isabella is PLUG FREE!!!!  Her oxygen was taken off, her Bili-Blanket was taken off and all the other cords and plugs were taken off.  The only thing she has left is her port so they can continue to give her the antibiotics she needs!!!!  She is getting so much better and she loves to snuggle with her mamma and daddy!!!  I can't tell you how much I appreciate all your prayers, they worked (and fast)!

mamma before the gagets were taken off

proud and happy daddy!  She LOVVVVVES to snuggle!

They are still in the NICU but that is becuase of her infection.

Whew….that's a lot of worrying.  But keeping me busy is my stamping.  I love to stamp and tomorrow is the first day we can order from the new catalog so I've been making my lists.  I had a steady stream of gals (and husbands) coming over to pick up their NEW catalogs yesterday.  It was fun sitting down with them and looking it over together…they made their lists and handed me orders…I think they are as excited as I am. Remember to check in tomorrow for all the prizes I will be giving away for the FIRST DAY OF CATALOG orders.  FUN FUN!

I bound everyone's book for them!  It's nice to be my customer!

So I needed a card for Megan's mom and dad (the other grandparents) and this is what I came up with!

Cuteness plus!!!  don't you think?

Blushing Bride and Baked Brown Sugar!!

I love to toot my own horn!  :0)

Here is a close up so you can see the pearls.

and here is a side view

(okay okay so there are a lot of picures of the same card

but when you try on a new dress, don't you look at the front,

then the back (of course) and the the side!!!)

Well it's the same with cards…they have color, style and curves

that NEED to be looked at from all angles!!!

Okay what is the uniqueness about this card?  Look at the ribbon.  The 3/8" Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon was dyed.  I used a finger dauber and dragged the ribbon over the ink pad to get the color.  Do this first before you start the card because it will take a little while for it to dry.  I use my pink gloves so I don't get my fingers all ink.  Okay Okay so I'm somewhat of a Diva sort of but not really!  :0)

just drag it along the ink pad

Since we are on the subject of ribbons, I thought I would show you one of my Super Simple Videos.  It's all about Wrinkled Ribbon!  Watch and let me know what you think  if you are viewing this in your email inbox, click here to view it on YouTube…

Okay, I hope you learned a little bit today!!!

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Kind & Cozy with Deb Valder

Hidy Ho Stampers,

Well it's been quite an emotional weekend.  Josh and Meg went into the hospital early Friday morning to have their baby…Isabella Dawn was born the next day!  It was hard being so far away but they are so blessed to have each other.  So are you ready to see her?

She is adorable!

May 25th, 2013

18 1/2" long

8 pounds 9.6 ounces

Right now prayers would be very welcomed.  Soon after this picture was taken, she was taken to the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) because she had an infection, fluid on her lungs and now has jaundice.  I'm happy to say that she is doing much better and her parents are with her every minute.  So many of you have been asking so I wanted to send at least one picture along.  Right now she has all kinds of cords and gagets attached to her and she is plugged into an outlet!  She has this "bili-blanket" on which will help with the jaundice and she glows.  I will keep you updated but we are all praying and our prayers are being heard – she is getting better!

While I was pacing this weekend, I grabbed my stamps to keep busy.  So today's card is using a new stamp set from the 2013-2014 Stampin' Up Idea Book and Catalog.

Look at the gingham background.

I have a video for you down below to show you how

I created it.  If you are viewing this in your "inbox"

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to view it!

and here is the side view.  I love this stamp set because

you can use punches with it!  and here is another fork bow!

the first pass through should be on Tab 1

and the second pass through should have NO tabs showing

check out the short video for a visual!

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Best of Butterflies with Deb Valder

Hidy Ho Stampers,

No baby yet!  :0)  but soon!!!

So today's post is all about Butterflies!

Why is it that my cards look so much better in person!!!  It's so bright and vibrant but here it just looks "eh"!  The butterfly is from the "Best of" series…can you guess what it's called?  ha ha ha…It's the "Best of Butterflies"!  The words came from one of my favorite vintage sets called "From my Heart"!  And today I used my new CANDY DOTS again!!!  You are going to fall in LOVE with these!!!!!

Hope you liked my post…heck I hope you LOVED my post!  Gotta run!

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Wildflower Meadow with Deb Valder

Hidy Ho Stampers

Whew…nasty storms last night but all is good.  I was at Hoosic Valley Continuing Education last night teaching my Rubber Stamping classes and it was a little hairy drving home.  I was singing country songs the whole way home…oh dear!  Still NO baby but soon!  I can't wait.

Wildflower Meadow is becoming my new favorite (this week).  You can use so many different techniques with this stamp set and it has a matching folder for instant POP! and dimension.

This card has a Very Vanilla base card cut at 4 1/4" x 11", the top layer is Baked Brown Sugar 4" x 5 1/4".

I used Baked Brown Sugar Classic Ink to ink up the stamp BUT before you stamp it onto the matching cardstock, spritz the whole stamp with water.  When I did this, it gave the card a watercolor look.  After it dries, run it through the matching folder.  I popped this on the Very Vanilla base with dimensionals.

Next ink up only one of the flowers.  I used Crisp Cantaloupe for the flower and Pistachio Pudding for the stem.  Spray this with water and stamp on a scrap piece of Very Vanilla.  When it dries, cut it out.  I popped it on with Dimensionals.  Next I made a fork bow (see my YouTube video on how to make a fork bow).

Then I added one of our NEW NEUTRALS CANDY DOTS!!!  These are sooooo much fun.  Do you see it?  It's in the middle of the flower.  This new product is so fun.  They are just like our Pearls and Rhinestones.  You scoop them up with your scissors and they are pre-glued so you just add them to your card.  I added a Very Vanilla one here then surrounded that with the smallest pearls.  What do you think?

Side View! Look at all the dimension!

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