Stampee's Cafe

Merry Christmas and Peace on Earth

I hope you all enjoy this card. 

It is one we made sometime back at a Christmas Stamp Camp.  The colors all match so well!  That's one think I really like about the Stampin' Up! colors as they all coordinate so well with all the colors. 

I just love the bow!!!  They look so cute tied like that.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Thanks for stampin by!

12 Days of Holiday Sales!

These might be the most exciting 12 days of December with select Big Shot dies and vinyl sheets for the Big Shot on sale! The 12 Days of Holiday Sales begin today and runs through December 22.

Some of the items introduced in this sale are new colors of Décor Elements vinyl sheets. There are 18 new colors to choose from, and they make great projects when you use them with Big Shot dies. Consider pairing the Clear Décor Elements vinyl sheets with the Tulipe Bigz die to create an etched-like design on a vase. Or use the Decorative Accent Bigz dies with the Old Olive Décor Element vinyl sheets to enhance a frame. The combination of Big Shot dies and Décor Elements vinyl sheets is sure to take your creativity to a new level!

Tell your husband!!! Shop now --- sale is only until Dec. 22nd!

Item	Page #	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
114515	195	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114516	195	Cherry Blossom Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115957	195	Thanks Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114513	195	Sweetest Stem Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115952	195	Hi Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115951	197	Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die	$74.95	$59.96
113446	197	Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
114509	197	Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$21.95	$18.66
113448	197	Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
113457	198	Tulipe Bigz die	$21.95	$16.46
115954	198	Two Tags Bigz die	$21.95	$18.66
114524	199	Fringed Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114523	199	Decorative Accents Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114534	199	Flower Bigz Clear die	$19.95	$15.96
113473	199	5-Point 3D Star Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113472	199	Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113470	199	Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113465	199	Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
115961	200	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$42.95	$32.21
113483	200	Pennant Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
113484	200	Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die	$39.95	$31.96
116760	201	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
116759	201	Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
114890	201	Matchbox Bigz XL die	$42.95	$36.51
113458	202	Flower Layers Originals die	$15.95	$13.56
114336	158	Kraft Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114334	158	Dark Gray Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114337	158	Chocolate Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114335	158	White Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
118797	n/a	So Saffron Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118798	n/a	Rose Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118799	n/a	Taken With Teal Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118800	n/a	Pretty In Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118801	n/a	Bashful Blue Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118802	n/a	Real Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118803	n/a	Old Olive Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118804	n/a	Black Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118805	n/a	Night of Navy Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118806	n/a	Certainly Celery Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118807	n/a	Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118808	n/a	Clear Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118809	n/a	Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118810	n/a	Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118812	n/a	Sahara Sand Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118813	n/a	Gable Green Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118814	n/a	Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118815	n/a	Chalkboard Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$14.95	$11.21

Happy Anniversary

I made this cute Anniversary card for my husband.  Our Anniversary was on Saturday.

I just love the black and whites.    The picture is not as clear as I would have liked it to be. 

I used the cute Night and Day DSP from Stampin' Up! and their Upsy Daisy Stamp Set. 

I cut the circles using the Cirle Scissors.  I just love it!  I can cut any size circles for my cards and projects in no time flat.

The cirles are up with dimensionals and it really made the card POP!  I used the Whisper White Satin Ribbon to "tie" it all in...lol.

Hope you all enjoy. 

Thanks for stamping by!

DeMaris

Ribbon Dying

We had a wonderful class earlier this summer and we used the Ribbon Dying Technique.  I just wanted to share with you all the cards and project we made using the dyed ribbon.

The cards all turned out so pretty and the ribbon was such a wonderful golden satin color.  What a great project and a wonderful way to prefectly match your ribbon to your projects.

Each lady made a stationary card box and 3 cards to put into the box.

The boxes all turned out cute and the ladies were all very happy with the results of the ribbon dying.

If you haven't tried ribbon dying, you should.  It is quick and easy to do and the ribbon matches your project to a T.

I also posted some photos to show you how easy it is to dye the ribbons.

These are the supplies I used:

Supplies you will need:  

White Ribbon (I am using Organza)   
Re-inker (coordinating color to match project)
Water (Spray Bottle, I am using an old Stampin' Mist)
Small Stamp Container
Paper Towels, gloves-optional, Q-Tips and tweezers, scissors
Embossing Heat Gun (dry the ribbon and heat set the ink)

 

Spray mist water using your misting bottle into the small empty stamp container.  I used approximately 12 to 14 sprays of water from my stampin' mist bottle.

 

Add several drops of re-inker to the container you just sprayed the water into.    I try to use equal amounts.  So if I sprayed 12 times with water, I will use 12 drops from my reinker.
I like the richer darker look to the ribbon.  The less drops the lighter it will be.  The more drops the darker it will turn out.

I roll up my ribbon loosely around my fingers. 

I am using Organza in this example. 

I rolled up approximately 2 yards and put into the container with the water and reinker mixture. 

See how the water and ink mixture is soaking up into the ribbon.  I use my tweezers and a Q-Tip and move the ribbon around in the mixture until it all absorbed. 

If you still have some white spots take the ribbon out and mix more of your mixture and put the ribbon back in and allow it to soak up the mixture again. 

I let it set for a minute or two and take it out of the stamp container using the tweezers and lay the ribbon on the paper towels and blot dry the ribbon. 

I then heat set and dry the ribbon using my embossing heat gun. 

If you haven't tried this technique, try it and email me a card you made using the ribbon dying technique.

Hope you enjoyed the technique and thanks for stamping by!

DeMaris

Happy Birthday

This card is so cute!  I wasn't sure if I liked the cupcakes stamp set, but this card has changed my mind.  I only wish I would have bought them sooner.

I cased this card from one I received at 1/2 Regionals in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho.  Thank you to the wonderful lady that created this originally.  It is so beautiful and easy to go together. 

The basic black cardstock really makes the card pop!  It pull out the pink tones.  

Blues and pinks are her favorite color and I know she will just love this card.

Hope you all have a wonderful day!

Thanks for stamping by!

DeMaris 

For All You Do

I just love this card.  I wish I could say that I created it all by my self.  I can say I cased it all by myself....lol. 

It is like a buckle card.  The chocolate chip layer is the buckle. 

I used the For All You Do Stamp Set from Stampin' Up! and stamped the flowers on a Very Vanilla layer of Cardstock.  I cheated and stamped first and then cut it out so that I didn't have to worry about getting it all lined up and off kilter...lol.

I stamped the stems in Only Orange Classic Ink and punched out the little flowers using the Trio Flower Punch.  I used a Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write to make the centers of the little flowers and then I glued them down.  I used a dimensional on the flower next to the "buckle" layer and I tucked the layer under it to hold it in place  and to keep the card closed.

Hope you all enjoy and thanks to the wonderful person that actually created this card, it is absolutely beautiful, I am glad I got to swap with you in Coeur d' Alene. 

Thanks for stamping by!!!

DeMaris

Mellow Moss Medallion

We made this card sometime back and I wanted to share it with  you all. 

I wanted it to be easy to make and soft looking. 

I used the Natural White and stamped the Mellow Moss Mediallion on it and then I lightly sponged the edges.  I layered it up on dimensionals onto Kraft CS, which really softened it up even more.  I put the little layer on the front on with with dimensionals.  I cut it 1/4 inch larger than than the layer giving it a bowed out effect. 

Hope you all enjoy!

Thanks for stamping by!!!

DeMaris

Little Aniken Skywalker

Here is a picture of my cute little boy! 

He is dressed as Aniken Skywalker and has his light saber in hand. 

The mask is kinda scary as it has a very real quality to it up close. 

We went to a Halloween party the other day and no one knew it was him.....lol. 

He thought that was great that no one figured it out!!!

May the force be with you!!

Candy Coffin Boxes

Happy Halloween......

I found these templates about a year ago on line and forgot about them until I found them in a file the other day.

I just love the way these turned out! 

My son is so excited about these. 

He saw them for the first time last night.  I didn't want to disappoint him if I didn't get them completed in time to take to school for his class party.

I made them very simple and tied gauze around them.  I filled them with a dumb dumb sucker, sweet tarts and star burst. 

He is so excited about Halloween! 

He is going as Aniken Skywalker.  He makes a cute Aniken!! 

I made 31 of these little boxes.  They are way too cute!!! 

  Thanks for stamping by!

Frankie My Good Friend

What would Halloween be if we didn't have good ole' Frankie:

This is made with the Bigshot Top Note die and other misc punches.

He is so fun to make and the kids all love him!!!! 

When was the last time you watched the original movie? 

I havent' seen it in a few years, so I might need to order that again and watch it.  I remember the 1st time I watched it, I was so afraid to go downstairs in our house to sleep.  I have since outgrown that as that was when I was 9 or 10 years old.

Thanks for Stamping by!