Beth Daniels, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Delightful Daffodils

Written by Beth on June 17, 2014 · Leave a Comment

I have been neglectful in posting lately and so I am going to try to catch up and do better. (Smile) Sometimes life just gets in the way. Does that ever happen to you?

I have seen several different cards online with these cute daffodils and knew I had to make one. I love daffodils and, living in Florida, it is one of the many flowers I miss so much.

I had to create a template for the flower pot. I drew the base of it freehand and the top is punched using the word window punch. The centers of the flowers are just dots using the writing end of a marker. The fringe scissors not only make great grass, a few extra snips and I had the stems for the flowers.

Stamps: Woodgrain, Label Love

Paper: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Gumball Green, Daffodil Delight, White

Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral Marker, Soft Suede Marker

Misc: Fringe Scissors, Artisan Label Punch, Petite Petals Punch, Boho Blossom Punch

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day,

It’s All New

Written by Beth on June 11, 2014 · Leave a Comment

First, here are the newest Weekly Deals: (good through June 16th)

And here is the newest photoponymer stamp set, Calling All Heros. A nod to comic book excitement, this set has a full stylized alphabet with builder pieces to create your own customized superhero or villain. Recommended clear block sizes are A, B, C and I (not included in the set). Set Quantity: 60 (2 piece set)

Item No. 138002 Calling All Heroes Photopolymer Stamp Set $25.95

You can order through my online store or send me an email and I will order for you.

Thanks for stopping by,

Retired Stamp Sets for Sale

Written by Beth on June 6, 2014 · Leave a Comment

I have updated my list of retired stamp sets that I have left for sale. Click the link above to see the complete list and prices.

Special Treats

Written by Beth on June 3, 2014 · Leave a Comment

I always have grab bags at my open house. Everyone gets one and the contents are a surprise. Items that may have been included were ribbon, washi tape, markers, and more. I also made some special treats using the new In Colors.

This little treat has two wrapped chocolates inside. It is made using the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch and Blackberry Bliss and Hello Honey cardstock.

A simple bags of pretzles tied with Lost Lagoon ribbon and a stamped thank you.

And this tea bag holder features Hello Honey and Lost Lagoon new In Colors. The Designer Series Paper is from the Moonlight Paper Stack. I love those paper stacks. You get 48 sheets of 4-1/2" x 6-1/2" paper for the low price of $6.95.

And here is the inside:

If you don't have the new catalog yet and would like one let me know.

Thanks for stopping by,

Sea Street

Written by Beth on June 1, 2014 · Leave a Comment

One of the stamp sets demonstrators could pre-order was Sea Street and so I ordered it, along with some of the new Maritime Designer Series Paper. It is such a cute set and I love the color combination. I decided to use it for the make and take at my open house and to go with that theme for the snacks.

I made two versions of the card. One like this with the octopus cut out and popped up with a dimensional. The other version was for those stampers who really just do not like to cut things out. In that one the octopus was stamped on the white cardstock panel. Either one turned out so cute and several people put in an order for both the stamp set and the paper.

I kept that Maritime theme going in the kitchen too with the snacks. I like to fancy up the water bottles when I have an open house and it was another good way to show off this wonderful paper.

There was such a crowd here and I was either too busy or too distracted so I didn't get the pictures I was planning on taking.

Stop back tomorrow and I'll share more open house projects,

Have a Blessed Sunday,

Open House This Weekend!

Written by Beth on May 31, 2014 · 1 Comment

Don't forget to stop by either today or tomorrow for my Stampin' Up! Open House.

I have about 100 retired stamp sets for sale, embossing folders, dies, paper, and so much more. There will be stamping projects with some new stamps and paper, goodie bags for everyone, and of course, a lot of fun.

And here is a sneak peak at the card we will be making:

Here Fishy, Fishy

Written by Beth on May 23, 2014 · Leave a Comment

I love By the Tide stamp set and it is perfect for making masculine cards. The background is embossed using the polka dot embossing folder which is the one I use more than any other. The coral is stamped using Soft Sky ink which gives a very subtle background behind the fish. I stamped the fish on Coastal Cabana cardstock with Island Indigo ink and then sponged some Old Olive ink lightly over it. Quick and easy. Done in about 10 minutes.

Stamps: By the Tide, Itty Bitty Banners

Ink: Soft Sky, Island Indigo, Old Olive

Paper: Island Indigo, White, Coastal Cabana, In Color DSP

Misc: Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Sponge, Dimensionals

3 Wise Owls

Written by Beth on May 20, 2014 · Leave a Comment

I saw this card online and just loved the owls and knew I had to make it. I don't know who to give the credit to. I made a few changes to my card.

The grass is done using the fabulous Fringe Scissors. The top owls wings are the wing from the bird punch. The middle owls wings are a punched scallop oval cut in half both directions. The bow tie is 2 punched hearts from the owl punch glued sideways with a pearl on top. I used some retired Designer Series Paper. It was a fun card to make.

Thanks for stopping by,

Upcoming Classes

Written by Beth on May 17, 2014 · Leave a Comment

The Occasions Mini Catalog ends June 1st. Because there are a couple of classes that I want to do I am going to schedule them in June but will have to have an RSVP for them by May 23rd to be able to get the supplies needed.

Upcoming Events: Class size is limited. Contact me early to reserve a spot.

Watercolor Wonder Note Cards with Metal Tin

Make 20 note cards with matching envelopes and metal tin container. The class will include the note cards, a package of pearls, a package of gold Baker's Twine and either a 1/4 or a full package of Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper. Price is $24 with a 1/4 paper package or $34 with a full paper package. Dates are Friday, June 13th @ 4:00 PM or Saturday, June 14th @ 1:30 PM

Blooms & Burlap Wreath Class

Make the beautiful wreath – fun to make and so pretty. Class fee is $20. Dates are Sunday, June 22nd @ 1:30, Monday, June 23rd @ 9:30 or Monday, June 23rd @ 6:00 PM

Happy Birthday … to Me!

Written by Beth on May 15, 2014 · 1 Comment

Although today is my actual birthday, the celebrations began last week with a breakfast get-together with some of the gals in my Great Outdoors stamp group followed by what else, stamping! I was showered with some wonderful hand stamped cards which I want to share.

Clockwise from top left are the cards from Linda, Carol, Terri, Betty, and Pat.

After we had breakfast the waitress brought me ice cream!

Last night in my stamp class I got more cards and Mike baked a cheesecake from a recipe from The Cheesecake Factory and Pat brought wine. The cheesecake was yummy and of course, the wine was good too.

Here are more of the cards I have been getting from friends all week.