All of our Family, Friends and staff.  The played a Rocky music while Tony was walking to the boat and everyone cheered Tony, Tony, Tony…  What an evening!

 Anthony is a huge Star Wars fan,  I have my stampin studio, he has his star wars studio and my kids have their own craft room!  Everyone is happy at home!  My gift to him was a R2D2 cake made from friends of our Mario and Chantal.  Here is a pic for you and yes we did cut the cake and ate it.  It was delicious!

Where did he get me? At the end of the evening he said:  My real birthday is only in December, yes I get another party! lol

Ok now on for my card of the day, when fall hits, I am a huge Rock and Roll fan!  Meaning I get to stamp my leaves with the Rock and Roll technique. Although it's not technique Tuesday, I was anxious to share:

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Products used:

This stamp set is a must for fall projects.  It was in the mini last year and lots of customers wanted it.  It's a good thing stampinup chose to bring it back in the 2010-2011 Idea catalog.

Stamp sets:

#116503 Autumn Splendor

Perfect Punches # 117022(w) #120516 (c) or en français Notes Parfaites #121219(w) #121324 (c)

Cardstock: Chocolate chip #102128, More Mustard #100946 & Very Vanilla #101650

Ink:  Chocolate chip #100908, More Mustard #103162 Cajun Craze #119671

Punches:  Scallop oval extra-large #119856 and 1 3/4" x 7/8" Oval Large #119855

Accessories:  dimensionals #104430 and sponge  #101610

Rock n’ Roll

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These colors are so out of my comfort zone, but it was nice to play with them. I love the outcome.

This is the way you open the card.

And here is the inside, where I will be signing with my white signo pen

Here is my nephew. We bought some gloves for his little 4 wheeler.  They matched his hat, he just loved them.  I even wonder  if he took them off for bedtime.  He was so excited.

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Celebrations Designer Series Paper   Price: $12.50 #117164

Have a great Friday.

Products used for this card:

Celebrations designer series paper # 117164

real red cardstock # 102482

whisper white cardstock #100730

pacific point cardstock #111350 and ink #111837

party this way stamp set #118744(wood) #120609(clear) available in french (see above for codes)

1/4" grosgrain ribbon in real red #109034

Scallop oval extra-large punch #119856

13/4-7/8 oval large punch #119855

Big shot #113439

Scallop square die #115950

Perfect polka dots embossing folders #117335

alphabet simple letters #115960

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Step 1:  start by cutting your pear pizzazz cardstock at 6×6 and then embellish with designer paper and ribbon.

Step 2:  with snail adhesive add you 6×6 page to a 8.5×11 cardstock.  I used early espresso.

Step 3 Mount you 8.5×11 onto a 12×12 piece of cardstock.  Check in tomorrow to see the final project with title and pictures.  But this simple page takes a maximum of 15 minutes to create.

I also added a matching card that was design by my friend Jacynthe.

This is when you open the card.  Note:  I would add a small piece of cardstock to add wording to the card.  ( A piece small enough that when the card is close you cannot see it)

Finally I created the matching 3D box and added chocolates inside. Oh and did I say I love the half pearls. You get 150 for 6.50$can.  I have been asking for those and stampin up has listen to us, demonstrators.

What a great gift for a good friend, a handmade card, scrapbook page and 3D box!  I just love giving gifts that coordinate.  Actually the reason I choose stampin up for my business was because everything matches. You save lots of time and the final projects are gorgeous. From markers, to ribbons, buttons, cardstocks, inks, the list goes on and on……

Products used to create today's projects:

Greenhouse gala designer paper # 117167

Pear Pizzazz cardstock #119795

Early Espresso cardstock # 119686

Whisper white cardstock # 100730

Early Espresso classic ink #119670

Pear Pizzazz marker #119801 You get all in color markers

Baja Breeze marker #120965

Early Espresso marker #119680

1/8" taffeta ribbon in early espresso #119959

Big shot #113439

Vintage wallpaper embossing folder #120175

Fancy Favor bigz xl die #115965

Extended cutting pads #113478

Basic pearls #119247

Perfect Punches stamp set #117022(wood) #120515(clear) French set available:Notes Parfaites #121219(bois)#121324(clair)

Friends Never Fade stamp set #118750(wood) #120618(clear)

Oval Extra-Large 2"x13/8" punch #119859

Scallop trim border punch #118402

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Have a great day and see you tomorrow!

Wax paper resist  is easy to do.

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Emboss the wax paper in the Big Shot with an Embossing folder of your choice.

2. Step 2

   Fold the glossy cardstock in half, and put the embossed wax paper inbetween.

3. Step 3

   Cover the glossy cardstock with copy paper or paper towel, to avoid wax on the iron. Select “cotton” setting on the iron, no steam! Iron the cardstock.

   This will transfer the design from the wax paper on to the glossy cardstock.

   

4. Step 4

   Remove and discard the wax paper. Begin sponging the classic Ink on, using a circular motion. Apply enough ink to get an even color.

5. Step 5

   Notice a positive and negative pattern, because both sides of the wax paper were used. 

6. Step 6

   Finish your card.

    

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   Here is my step up version.  I shrunk my design and added blushing bride cardstock and passed it threw the big shot with Finial Press embossing folder #115963.

   

    Bare with me I have a light bulb that is burnt so, it's harder to take the picture with proper lighting

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   Products to create this card:

   Stamp set:  Because I care #118384(wood)#120118(clear)

   This set is a hostess set, you can earn it with any workshop or order over 200$.  It is also available in French #118673(wood)#120657(clear) and spanish#118685(wood)#120732(clear)

   Paper:  Certainly celery #105125, Blush Bride #119796, Glossy White #102599 (note:  Photo paper will not work)

   Ink:  Certainly celery #105217

   Marker:  Certainly celery #105106, Pretty in pink #100045, blushing bride #119801(in this package you will get all 5 in-color markers:peach parfait, poppy parade, pear pizzazz, concord crush & blush bride)

   Accessories:  Modern label Extra large punch #119849, linen thread #104199 and stamping sponges #101610 vintage wallpaper #120175,

   If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

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   Have a great day and see you tomorrow for Wowser Wednesday!

Marvelous Monday's are the first day of the week where I will be sharing with you a project and then show you a similar project with that "extra little something special".

This first card, I made for some of my swaps at convention this year.  Simple, yet the new colors, is all that was needed to let this card stand out!

The second card, is similar but I added accessories to it & it does have a little twist too!

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Cardstock:       Cajun Craze #119684

                          Early Espresso #119686

                          Naturals Ivory #101849

Ink:                   Cajun Craze #119671

                         Early Espresso #119670

                         Sahara Sand #105208

Stamp set:      Charming #116519 (one of my favorites)

Accessories:  Victoria 5/8" crochet trim #118481 (my fav)

                        Antique Brads #117273 (ok another of my fav)

                        Ovals die #114525

                         Wood sheets #119819

                         Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen #105021

                         Cajun Craze marker #119678

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You will love creating these cards.

Have a great day and see you tomorrow for Technique Tuesday!

You’ve got mail!  How fun to get a hand made card in the mail.  Better than bills, Right!  I received this beautiful, yet elegant thank you card from Shelli Gardner, co-founder and ceo of Stampin’Up!  It just made my day!  She sent it from Honollulu, Hawaii (probably from one of the workshops of a lifetime)  To read about my workshop of a lifetime click HERE.

Here is a list of supplies Shelli Used: Chocolate chip, Taken with teal, More mustard & natural ivory cardstocks.  She also used chocolate chip, taken with teal, more mustard and  sahara sand ink.  Stamp sets:  my favorite background stamp En Francais, Bella toille, oval all.  And the best part, she used a combination of alphabets to create the word thank.  How amazing is that!  Her alphabets used were:  lovely letters, wild west, varsity, schoolbook serif.  And finally dazzled this gorgeous card with a half pearl from the pretties kit. Voila!

I will place Shelli’s thank you card in my shadow box in my stamp studio, this way I can look at it, in times of inspiration.

***On another note:  Ready for some stamping and creativity!  I am half way booked for my 2nd annual Riverfrontstampin’retreat, technique class.(24 NEW techniques)  If you haven’t signed up yet, make sure to sign up now.  Before all the spaces are gone for good!

Have a great day!

In close up, you can see I stamped with the define your life alphabet.  A stamp set that you can get for FREE (value $63.95 )when you buy the starters kit before March 31st!  This is a super deal you won’t want to miss out!

 Happy Monday!

For the past couple of years, I’ve been wanting to do a 12 Weeks of Christmas program!   This year, I have decided to start this journey. This week starts the 2009 12 weeks program! Subscribers to my email newsletter will receive a new holiday card, gift idea, ornament or tag idea in their email inbox. 

Make sure your signed up to receive these great holiday ideas as they are exclusive to my newsletter subscribers!! The subscription box is in the upper left corner of the blog.  Each week will bring new projects that are sure to inspire! 

Sign up now by sending me an email at kim@riverfrontstampin.com

Here is a sneek peek of week 1:

 Week One  Home for Christmas

If you would like to order these items click on my order online button on your right or email me!  Don’t wait until December there are only 12 weeks before Christmas!

Are you getting ready for the holidays?

I have a few suggestions for you:

1.  Use this Simply Sent Card kit (Holiday Photo card Kit) It holds a 4×6 photo.  You can create 12 cards. It includes all the cardstock, envelopes and self adhesive die cuts.  I stamped my greeting with the new stamp set from the mini FOUR THE HOLIDAYS in real red classic ink.  And I had to add dazzling diamonds to my die cuts!  There is never enough glitter!

2.  Call me to attend one of my Holiday card classes in my studio.  I am having one event per month.

3.  Book your own party in your home so we can create with your friends the best cards ever!  Hurry my dates have already start filling. 

4.  Invite your coworkers to stamp with me during their lunch time.  If you book early, I will organize a fun time lunch and learn Christmas extravaganza!

Here are my daughters in their naughty phase!

And here is the nice…

Actually got to say I prefer the nice!

Again, Sherida’s swap is about the holiday mini catalogue.  I used the autumn splendor and the wandering words stamp sets.  I also used autumn meadows designer series paper.  Have you ever noticed that Stampin’up! advertises which color is used in the designer paper.  That is what inspired me to used chocolate chip, really rust, very vanilla and more mustard card stock.  I also used these inks and markers to add speckles with the spritzer.  Just love the rustic look.  I tide the nuts and my greeting with linen thread. 

More pics..

To make your leaves look like real ones, stamp the image.  cut it out then crumble your leaf.  You can even wet the paper and crumble it up.