Chic' n Scratch

3/4" Polka Dot Grosgrain

Hi,  my cards today are more examples of my warm up cards.  When I show you my Convention swap next week you'll see how I improved it.

I used the new Real Red 3/4" Polka Dot ribbon with the Spotlight on Christmas stamp set. You can use any set you'd like in the middle.  In fact this card is was one of my Card of the Week videos (I believe it's Card of the Week #2).

Here's another picture.....

On the Vanilla card I turned the ribbon around so that the dots are hidden.

Thanks for stopping by!!

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p.s. The Creative Contest will start Sunday, August 2nd.  I gave the deadline of August 1st to receive all the entries.  You are going to have your socks knocked off.  It's been like Christmas going to my mail box each and every day.  I got so many that we'll have multiple entries each day. I'll post all the details when it starts.

p.s.s. Ladies on my Stampin' Up! team, starting tomorrow we can pre-order from the Holiday Mini (my wish list is huge!!).

Halloween Hoot

 

Good afternoon!

I used the Halloween Hoot stamp set for one of my Convention swaps and this was my warm up card.  I love it and that witch cracks me up!!   All three of the sentiments included in the set will fit in the sign. 

I used the Stamp a ma jig to stamp the sign just where I wanted it and I used the Old Olive Watercolor Crayon to color her face & hands (the marker was too dark and she scared me being that green). I did use the Old Olive Marker to trace a fine line around her face. Click on the picture to view it larger and you'll see it.

The large Scallop Circle is the Scallop Circles #2 Big Shot die and the white circle is 3 inches.

Have a great day!

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Leftover kits available

A few months back I mentioned that I was going to start selling some of my extra stuff (extra kits and product).   I'll warn you...... it will be random.  As I come across these things I will post them and it will be while supplies last.  I'm determined to get re-organized and stop holding on to everything (I can always find a reason to keep them in my possession).

The first two items are more recent & much like Scrapbooking I decided to start current and then work my way back (plus I need to dig through all my boxes).

I have 6 June Card Class kits available. 

Each kit will include all the supplies you need to complete six cards.  Two each of three designs & the envelopes are included.  You'll also receive a PDF file with typed instructions. The cost is $15 and it will ship 1st class (if you want to pay extra for priority shipping send me an email and I'll send you an invoice for the shipping).

1pm update:  June Card Kits & the Tea Party Top Note bag are sold out.  Thanks a bunch!!  (I have lots of other kits and as soon as I can get it organized I'll post them.)

The next item I have it the Tea Party Top Note bag kit.  I have 10 kits available and each kit is $4.95 and will include all the supplies you need and a pdf file with typed instructions.  These kits will also ship 1st class mail and  when I'm sold out I'll remove the "add to cart" button.

Have a great day!

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p.s. As always stamped images are not included in my kits but I'd be happy to help you chose a different stamp set that you own.

Heart to Heart Punch

The Deal of the Week is the Heart to Heart Punch for just $10.99.  The last day to order the punch for this special price is Friday, July 31st.   

If you have any questions, let me know.   Thanks!

p.s. do you remember the card I made for Valentines that used this punch?  If I remember correctly...we punched the heart five times and attached them together.  (I should look for that card.)

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Razzle Dazzle one last time :)

Good morning!

My picture today is a remake of the the card I shared with you on Saturday.  Although I liked the card I posted....it was a tad too busy for me.  Here's a simpler version.

 

The next card is even easier....what I did was I made about 8 different cards, lined them up and then decided on which I like best.   I'm thrilled with the two I choose!

The large scallop is from the Big Shot Scallop Circles #2 die  (one of my favorites). Both cards are 4 1/4 x 4 1/4....but by adding the Scallop the top card now measures 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.

Over the weekend, I completed 180 swaps, saw two movies....The Ugly Truth and Transformers, took Brook to Borders (our favorite store) and helped Dave get ready so he could fly out this morning.  

I'll be playing catch up on emails and work stuff for the next few days.

Have a great day!!

p.s. Don't forget to check back to see the final Deal of the Week.

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Razzle Dazzle swap card

 

Good evening!

This is another card I made while I was trying to design my cards for Convention.   I used the Razzle Dazzle stamp set and I colored the image with three of the new In Color markers, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry & Melon Mambo. 

The happy birthday is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set and I punched it out with the Word Window Punch and layered it on the Modern Label Punch.   Razzleberry Lemonade is the designer paper.  

I can't remember the name of this card....is it a tent topper card? 

Thanks for all the suggestions for videos and projects!! When I return from Convention I'm going to get busy filming those requests.  Some of your emails reminded me of why I love what I do!! 

Congrats Sheri Cash you've won the 3D kit club project supplies for 3 months.  Please send me your address so I can get the first one in the mail to you this week.

Thanks for joining me!!

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p.s.The beauty of having no phone, cable or internet is it allows you to spend time doing other things.   I'd like to think that God knew I needed to get busy with my swaps and he helped me along ....otherwise I'd be in the same shoes as last year and watching other ladies swap cards.   I started 100 swap cards and finished 60 of them and I designed two other styles.  I'm super excited and will show you my cards soon.  

Phone, Internet & Cable

Technology is a wonderful thing....except when it doesn't work.  My phone, cable & internet are down and the earliest appt is 2pm tomorrow. I'm using an air card to post but it moves the pace of a snail.  If you need to reach me you can email me on my cell phone email & it's angiejuda@aol.com, please only use this if your question can't wait until tomorrow afternoon.  If a miracle happens & it starts working sooner I'll update this post.   See ya!

Scratch n Win aka Blog Candy

Hey there,

I'm giving away some blog candy!!!   Would you like to win 3 months of my 3D Kit Club projects FREE?   To enter to win, send an email to angie@chicstand.com & answer any or all of the questions below. 

Is there a technique or project that you're struggling with?  Would you like for me to film a video?  Or is there something else you'd like to see with the new products?

Send me your suggestions and I'll draw a winner on Saturday around noon.  Please remember to send an email & not post these comments on my blog (I'm going to close the comments on this post to help you out).

Saturday Update:   Congrats Sheri Cash!!! You won 3 months of my 3D kit club supplies.  Please email me your address and I'll get the first month in the mail this week :)

Thanks & Good Luck!

p.s. If you'd like to see the past 3D Kit Club projects you can see them by clicking on the Photo Gallery button right under my banner.  Look for the 3D Kit Club photo album.  Or if you'd like details on how to join my 3D Kit Club, click here.

p.s.s. don't forget to check out my Creative Contest below!

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Creative Contest

I'm super excited to tell you about my Creative Contest and I hope after you read the details you'll be excited with me.

To enter to win my Contest:

1. Send the project or projects (cards or 3D projects) to me at Angie Kennedy Juda, 14127 Parkhilll Street, Overland Park, KS 66221

2.  The project must be current Stampin' Up! product only.  Retired items will be not be eligible to win.

3.  Deadline for projects is August 1st.   (I need them in my hands by Aug 1st.) Late projects can not be used for the Contest because I'll be at Convention.

4. The winner will be determined by comments and by a panel of other demos.   Each day I'll post the project and we'll wait for the comments to roll in.  One vote per person per project please. On the first day I'll post how many projects will be posted.  You can vote one time each day.  The person with the most comments has a greater chance of winning. You might want to wait to vote until all the projects have been posted and then you can go back and vote for your favorites.

5.  The winners name will be announced when I return from Convention and I'll post it right on my main blog on August 10th.

What do you win?   Here's where I need help.....do you want me to post what the winner gets or do you want it kept secret?  What happens if only one person participates.   Leave me a comment today and let me know your thoughts and I'll post the answer right on this post tomorrow. I was thinking any free stamp set....but I'm afraid ....what if I only receive one project?   Please share your thoughts.

Thanks!!

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Thoughts & Prayers

Good afternoon!

My card today was from Terry and I was suprised to receive such a lovely card in the mail.   Thanks for the card Terry!!

The colors are Sage Shadow & Chocolate Chip and the stamp set is Thoughts & Prayers.   Don't you love the little pearls in the middle of the flowers?

Have a great day!!

p.s.  Tomorrow I'll post a contest and some blog candy so make sure you check in.

The More the Merrier

Good morning!

My card today is one that I've been playing around with.  I'm trying to come up with cards to swap at Convention and I want everyone to like my cards....but....as you all know my cards tend to be on the quick & simple side. 3D projects are more my thing!!  I have a few changes to make to the card but I think I like it (click on picture to see it larger).

I used the Level two hostess set "The More the Merrier" and those snowmen are going to get a lot of use this holiday season (the whole set is just darling!!!). The sentiment is from the Sparkly & Bright stamp set and I used the new Old Olive 1 1/4 Striped Ribbon. I love that ribbon so much I could marry it....just kidding.....last week one of Chase's friends told me that he loved my Sweet Tea so much he wanted to marry it.....isn't that a hoot?

The colors I used were Old Olive & the new Soft Suede.   Remember last week when I said you would like the new colors when we start using them with other colors?  Soft Suede is perfect when you need a almost chocolate color when Chocolate Chip is too dark.   Get this...my sofa is Soft Suede (and I've had it a few years).

Have a great day!!

Angie's extra notes:   Sorry I've been a little absent lately.  My to do list is a mile long and we've had some family things this summer.  Speaking of family, my nephew was attacked by a dog over the weekend and I'm looking for a book that would be good for a 5 & 8 year old that deals with being bitten by a dog.  Do you know of one?   Chase was bitten when he was little and I think it helped to show them his scars but I want to send him & my niece a little care package.  We just happened to be in town when it happened but now we're home and can't visit them.

I've been so out of the loop I wanted to share some of what I'm doing.   I'm creating a Forum discussion website for my Team members (I'm super excited and hope it works out the way I plan).   I re-arranged my office.  I had my computer and paperwork mixed in with my craft area and I needed to separate that.  My computer in my craft space kept reminding me I had computer work... but ...I'll always have computer work.  I'm going back to setting the timer and not moving until I'm done with what I started.   Lately I've found myself ping ponging around this room and finding that I'm doing too many things at once.  Are you guilty of that?   This could turn into a book so I better stop.   Thanks for stopping by!!

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Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware

  The Deal of the Week is the Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware and it's on sale for $18.99 (a $10.96 savings).  It's on page 178 and it's item #112454.

I made a card to show you one of the pieces & I used it on the  Medallion Background stamp (who doesn't love that stamp?) and I used Soft Suede ink & cardstock.   I made a slip this morning and called it True Thyme (I loved that color too).

The sentiment is from the Bella's Bloom stamp set and it's item #111600 & it's on page 101. 

Local girls if you would like to add the Hardware to my club order this week, let me know and that will save you some money on shipping.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Razzleberry Lemonade

 

Good afternoon!

Isn't this set darling?  Someone ask me a question about the Rectangle Coaster Clipboards and that reminded me that I haven't made one with the new designer papers. 

I used the Circle Circle Stamp set with Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry & Rich Razzleberry. The "S" is from the Just Perfect Alphabet set and I'm thrilled we have a new set to Monogram with.  I'll be using this set a bunch around the Holidays!  Check out the price....it's only $19.95, it's on page 151, item #115358.

 If you'd like to see how to make the Rectangle Coaster Clipboard, click here to head over to my Chic n Scratch Live! website to see the video.  Or if you need Rectangle CoastersI have them available on my Chic n Scratch Shack website.  Click here to go there now.

My next picture is of the first card I made.....and then I decided to add some other colors.

 

My next post will be on Monday.   I'll have limited access to my email over the weekend. (That means I'll check it but I'll only be able to respond to the really pressing emails.) 

Thanks & have a great weekend!!

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p.s.  With a Typepad blog we are able to post in advance but I've found that by doing that it looks like I'm home & working.  So, long story short....I'll see ya on Monday :)

Pony Party

 

Good afternoon,

I took a few minutes yesterday to stamp and make two cards with the Pony Party stamp set.  I used the Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Paper with the Melon Mambo cardstock & ink with the Polka Dot Ribbon (I turned the ribbon over so you can't see the dots).

Here's a picture of the first card I made with the Pony Party stamp set with some Dazzling Diamonds Glitter. I wish you could see it in person, it's so much prettier when you hold it!!

I've received several emails asking what do I think about the new In-Colors.   I'll be honest with you...... Every year I always say to myself......I'm not sure, I don't think I like them.  But after I get my hands on them and start stamping I change my mind.  I will admit, there were a few colors I instantly feel in love with...... like the Pink Pirouette & River Rock.  But I'm pretty sure that you'll love these colors just like the others, after you've seen them used more. Plus you need to see them with the other color families and not used so much with each other.  (something i need to work on!)   

Thanks for stopping by!

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Stamp Club & 3D Kit Club Projects

Hi,  If you purchased an Idea Book & Catalog from me & chose the Free month of my 3D Kit club.....  your kits were mailed today. The two projects were the Grocery List Notepad & the Stampin' Up! Envelope card and those videos are available on my Chic n Scratch Live! website.  Click here to go there now.   I'm also sending you an email with some additional measurements.

Local ladies, club reminder.....Stamp Club is on Monday and if you have time shoot me an email and let me know what session you're attending. I can't wait to chat about the new catalog with ya! 

Speaking of local club....If you live near Overland Park, Kansas I have a few openings if you're interested in joining.  You're welcome to try the first month without a commitment (the fee is $15 to attend).  Send me an email or call if you're interested.  913-851-3336 email is mychicnscratch@aol.com. 

If you tried to join my team today and couldn't find the Join Now button. It's been replaced with Start your own Business.  I'll change all my documents to say in the future, "click on Start your own Business" when you're on my Stampin' Up! website.

Thanks!

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Stampin' Up! Mini Starter Kit Special

Today's the day that you can sign up to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for just $85.  You can click on the Flashing "Summer Fun" Mini Starter Kit!  button the left side of my blog for more details.   Or feel free to contact me at 913-851-3336 or email me mychicnscratch@aol.com.

If you join my team during this period you also will get a free gift from me and you'll have a choice between three months free of my 3D Kit Club projects or My Very Thankful kit.  That kit includes the Very Thankful Stamp set, the new Stampin' Up! Paper Piercer & a Chic Stand. 

  When you join, please send me an email with your choice.  (If you'd like to see some of my past 3D Kit Club projects, Click here to view the 3D Kit Club Photo Gallery.  To join my team all you need is my password chic (all lowercase letters) and you can click here to join my team.  Or in the future, just visit my Stampin' Up! website and click on the Start your own business tab.   (Please make sure you use your name on your SS card and no abbreviations.)

Insert temptation here.....I can't give you details about the new Holiday Mini Catalog....but I can tell you if you are thinking of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, now is the perfect time.  As a demo we are able to view the Holiday Mini Catalog and pre-order August 1st.  And, let me tell you..... that mini brought tears to my eyes ( I was super excited to see  line art images....among other things).

Speaking of my Team....Sally (one of my team members) came over Saturday and brought me this amazing notepad for me to use at Convention.   I'll post all the details under the picture (you won't believe what she used).

Isn't it darling?   And guess what the letter a is?   It's one of our Definitely Decorative letters.   Oh my gosh, now I have to buy several of them, I never thought to add it to a notebook. 

Thanks Sally!!! I love it & we're going to have a blast at Convention :)

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

Stampin' Up! Envelope Card

Hi,  I just posted the video for my Stampin' Up! envelope card on my Chic n Scratch Live! website.

  Click here for all the details or to watch the video on my Stampin' Up! Envelope Card.  

Here's a picture of the inside......

The next picture is a larger version and I'll post the measurements at the bottom of this post.

 

Stamps: Happy Together & Look Who's Turning  

 Here's the measurements:   Old Olive 4 1/4 x 10 3/8 & score it at 4 1/4 & 8 5/8.  Tall Tales Designer Paper 4 x 1 /2, White 2 1/4 x 2, Olive 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 & Barely Banana 2 3/4 x 2 1/2

Have a great day!

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Designer Paper Shares

Good morning!

I have finished cutting & packaging the Designer Paper Shares and I have a few shares left.  If you'd like to order a share, click here for all the details. 

Thanks!!

Deal of the Week #3

Square Rhinestone Brads #109112 are $6.99 from July 13th - 11 am (Central Time) to July 20th - 10:50 am (CT).

Click here if you'd like to place a Stampin' Up! order.

Sweet Birthday

 

Good morning!

My card today was made with the Sweet Birthday stamp that's on the Under $10 page.  I used two of the new colors...... Melon Mambo & Crushed Curry along with Tempting Turquoise.

I used the Stampin' Up! Backgrounds #1 Texturz plates to add the dots to the white cardstock and I colored the image with the Stampin' Write Markers.

Have a great day!!

p.s.  I'm super excited...I was able to film a video yesterday and it's loaded on You Tube.   I just need to add some notes and post it on my blog and I'll make sure it's posted by tomorrow morning.  See ya :)

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