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I had a card that I've been wanting to post for a while and I finally have a chance today.  It's a cute little 4-1/4 x 4-1/4" wedding card made with the Build a Birthday stamp set.  

The colors are just Whisper White and Sahara Sand and I've only used the Build a Birthday stamp set and a few embellishments.  

Here's a little close up of the lace, flowers and pearls.  Love it!

Supplies used:

Build a Birthday stamp set

Sahara Sand and Whisper White card stock

Sahara Sand ink

Sahara Sand Lace Trim

Pearl Basic Jewels

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (flowers), PL Corner Punch

Build A Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set 138646 Price: $16.00 Say yes to the cake! It's easy to create a birthday cake just the way you want it. This is a Two-Step Stampin' set, which gives you so many creative options--combine individual stamps to build the final image you want in the colors you want. Our top-quality photopolymer stamps have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. They're entirely transparent for perfect image placement, and they adhere well to our clear blocks. You'll only need one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). The stamps come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 8 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, g, h

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack 133787 Price: $17.00 Crafting without punches? Inconceivable! Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest and depth to your projects. And there's no better way to cut out stamped images—many of our stamp sets have coordinating punches. Our punches are high quality, affordable, and easy to use. What's cuter than an itty bitty punched image? Three itty bitty punched images! Cut out tiny flowers, stars, and hearts with one punch. * Punch size: 1-1/8" x 2-3/8" * Sleek body style * Large surface area offers precise cutting and leverage * Locks to store

Sahara Sand 7/8" (2.2 Cm) Lace Trim 137866 Price: $7.00 Ribbon lovers, we've got you covered! Ribbon is an easy way to add style to your projects. Tie it, loop it, wrap it, cut it. We have the styles you love in the colors you want. Looking for a delicate ribbon? This ribbon is for you. Light and lacy, it will give projects that "something old" look. * 7/8" wide * 5 yards * 100% nylon

Merry Christmas...

The Risi family wishes all of you a safe and happy Christmas!  We spent the day playing games, some of us (not me) finished up a bit of shopping, and had a great dinner.  We made a crown rib roast with apple pecan stuffing, roasted fingerling potatoes and balsamic glazed roasted carrots - yum!  See photo below.  It was the smallest number of plates we've ever had on the table, but it was a huge amount of food.  Three different dishes on one plate.  Tomorrow we'll be eating of course, opening presents and playing more games and maybe taking in a movie.  Anyway, I wanted to get in a quick post with a last few holiday cards and a photo of our dinner tonight.

These are the last of the holiday cards for another 10 months or so, so I hope you enjoy.  

We made this card using the Build-a-birthday stamp set.  It's not just for birthdays!! The words are from the Wondrous Wreath stamp set.  

We made this card at our stamp-a-stack event.  We used the Hardwood stamp set to make the wood grain image, then made it into a stable.   

This one is a little blurry, but the Happy Scenes Bundle to make the outside scene and the die cut window.  The chair rail is really the window sill part of the die cut in half.  This die is being continued in the Occasions catalog, but not the stamp set.  

This is the Christmas card I made for my downline.  I love the Jolly Christmas set but didn't get a chance to use it for classes.  

I used the Winter Wonderland designer series paper to make my holiday thank you cards.  I had lots left over, so this worked out well. I used the Chalk Talk Framelits to cut out the tag and added some Silver Cording and a Winter Wonderland Embellishment.  

Build A Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set 138646 Price: $16.00 Say yes to the cake! It's easy to create a birthday cake just the way you want it. This is a Two-Step Stampin' set, which gives you so many creative options--combine individual stamps to build the final image you want in the colors you want. Our top-quality photopolymer stamps have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. They're entirely transparent for perfect image placement, and they adhere well to our clear blocks. You'll only need one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). The stamps come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 8 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, g, h

All Ye Faithful Clear-Mount Stamp Set 139901 Price: $17.00 Share the wonder of the first Christmas with cards that recall the reason for the season. Our clear-mount stamps * Are made of the same premium rubber as our wood-mount stamps. * Have deeply etched images so you get a superior stamped impression each time. * Are precut so you don't have to trim. * Are repositionable; temporarily mount them on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for storage. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 5 rubber stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): d, h

Happy Scenes Photopolymer Bundle 140853 Price: $34.75 Bundle and save! Buy these two coordinating products and save 15%. Happy Scenes Photopolymer Stamp Set Celebrate the season, whether it's autumn, winter, Halloween, or Christmas. The Happy Scenes set covers them all. This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set. Combine individual stamps to build the final image you want in the colors you want. Photopolymer stamps * Are totally transparent for perfect image placement. * Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. * Cling like crazy to our clear blocks so you don't have to worry about slipping. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 16 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, d, g Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies Add all sorts of interest to your projects with window frames and window boxes you cut in record time with Thinlits dies and the Big Shot. Thinlits Dies help you create detailed die-cuts with just a few turns of the Big Shot handle. * 2 dies * Largest image: 3-7/16" x 2-9/16" |8.7 x 6.5 cm * Use with Big Shot

Jolly Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set 139876 Price: $19.00 $16.15 It's bold. It's beautiful. It's a stamp set to welcome the holiday season in style. The vivid font and joyous wishes for the season will look impressive on your holiday projects. Our clear-mount stamps * Are made of the same premium rubber as our wood-mount stamps. * Have deeply etched images so you get a superior stamped impression each time. * Are precut so you don't have to trim. * Are repositionable; temporarily mount them on clear blocks for stamping, then remove them for storage. * Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your clear-mount stamps (blocks sold separately). * Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 8 rubber stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, d g, h

Winter Wonderland Specialty Designer Series Paper 139588 Price: $13.00 $10.40 Pick a pack of patterned paper! So many designs, so many colors, so many uses. Try out this paper that's the perfect blend of simple elegance and a luxurious touch of gold. * 12 sheets, 2 each of 5 double-sided designs with metallic ink on one side; 1 each of 2 single-sided gold foil designs. * 12" x 12" | 30.5 x 30.5 cm * Acid free * Lignin free Coordinating colors: Basic Black, gold, Whisper White

Off to Newport Beach and a guest stamper...

John and I headed out this morning to the Stampin'Up! Weekend Getaway Trip to Newport Beach, CA.  We've arrived at the hotel and are relaxing until dinner reservations at 7:00pm.  John worked last night and is pretty tired, so I think Kim will meet me for dinner and John's brother might drive up and take him out to dinner.  We're eating with a group of Demonstrators at the Red O here close to the hotel.  Here are a couple photos so far:

LA freeway traffic

The view from our balcony. 

The project I wanted to share with you today is from Crew stamper Sharon Milburn.  Sharon made this great stair step Build a Birthday card for our last Demonstrator Swap.

I love how everything coordinates!  

Here's a look at the side of the card - lots of beautiful layers.  Wonderful job Sharon!!!

Supplies used:

Build A Birthday stamp set

Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper Stack, Pool Party, Cucumber Crush, Watermelon Wonder and Whisper White card stock

1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Simply Scored Tool, Stampin' Trimmer

Watermelon Wonder Dotted Lace, Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim

Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crush, Crushed Curry, Pool Party and Bermuda Bay ink

Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper Stack 138443 Price: $8.00 Pick a pack of patterned paper! So many designs, so many colors, so many uses! Each sheet is double-sided for double the creative options. Smaller size works beautifully on card fronts. * 48 sheets, 4 each of 12 double-sided designs * 6" x 6" * Acid free * Lignin free Coordinating colors: Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Cucumber Crush, Hello Honey, Pool Party, Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White

Build A Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set 138646 Price: $16.00 Say yes to the cake! It's easy to create a birthday cake just the way you want it. This is a Two-Step Stampin' set, which gives you so many creative options--combine individual stamps to build the final image you want in the colors you want. Our top-quality photopolymer stamps have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. They're entirely transparent for perfect image placement, and they adhere well to our clear blocks. You'll only need one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). The stamps come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 8 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, g, h

Cake 3 Ways...

Today I wanted to share cake with you - 3 ways!  Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too, just make sure to invite me.

The first cake is an adorable 4" x 4" cupcake card from Crew Stamper Kathy Weston.

I love the fun color combo with the florals for this feminine card. 

Supplies used:
Sprinkles of Life and Awesomely Artistic stamp sets
Cupcake Builder, 3/4" Circle, 1" Circle and 1/4" Circle Punches (ret. flower punch)
Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Night of Navy, Pool Party, Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow card stock, English Garden Designer Series Paper
Stampin' Write Markers, Mossy Meadow and Melon Mambo ink
Pearl Basic Jewels and retired embossing folder

Our layer cake is a fun popped out card using the Build-a-birthday stamp set.

The colors used were Soft Sky, Marina Mist and Soft Suede.  The fringe was cut with the Fringe Scissors.  

Each of the cake layers was stamped on scrap white card stock, then trimmed out leaving the ends about 1/2" longer than the image.  We folded back the ends, then glued the ends down so the image would pop out a bit.  

Supplies used:
Build-a-birthday stamp set
Soft Sky, Soft Suede, Marina Mist and Whisper White card stock
Soft Sky, Soft Suede and Marina Mist ink
Fringe Scissors, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

And for the finale, we have a slice of cake using the new Cutie Pie Thinlits Dies.

I love the coordinating Sweet Stack stamp set that goes with this die.  We die cut the Whisper White image, then cut a layer of Early Espresso card stock to go underneath.  

We used the Early Espresso Seam Binding Ribbon to tie around the box (use a little Tear & Tape on the sides to help hold it in place).  

Supplies used:
Sweet Stack stamp set
Cute Pie Thinlits Dies, 3/4" Circle Punch
Early Espresso Seam Binding Ribbon
Early Espresso, Whisper White and Pink Pirouette card stock
Early Espresso ink

Sweet Stack Photopolymer Stamp Set 138948 Price: $17.00 Make sure your cards and tags are as sweet as the treats you're giving. These images are great for using on treat boxes you create with Cutie Pie Thinlits Dies or Sweet Stack Project kit. Our top-quality photopolymer stamps have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. They're entirely transparent for perfect image placement, and they adhere well to our clear blocks. You'll only need one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). The stamps come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 11 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, d, h

Cutie Pie Thinlits Dies 138273 Price: $35.00 Make die-cut boxes for individual treats, or create a whole cake! Cut out these boxes in record time with Thinlits dies and the Big Shot. Thinlits Dies help you create detailed die-cuts with just a few turns of the Big Shot handle. * 12 dies * Finished box size: 2-3/4" x 4-1/4" x 2" * Use with Big Shot * Instructions included

Build A Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set 138646 Price: $16.00 Say yes to the cake! It's easy to create a birthday cake just the way you want it. This is a Two-Step Stampin' set, which gives you so many creative options--combine individual stamps to build the final image you want in the colors you want. Our top-quality photopolymer stamps have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. They're entirely transparent for perfect image placement, and they adhere well to our clear blocks. You'll only need one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately). The stamps come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference. Quantity: 8 photopolymer stamps Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, g, h

Fringe Scissors 133325 Price: $10.00 Make fringe, grass trim, or turn and cut criss-cross for confetti with just a few snips. Works best if you insert paper to center of scissors and stop cutting before you reach the tips. * Scissors length: 7-1/2" x 11/16"