SASSSC swap

For the SASSSC swap this month, we swapped stamps first. At our Christmas luncheon, everyone brought a stamp to trade with a fellow stamper. We drew names to determine whose stamp we got. I got this shoe stamp. I loved making this card. Now I have to look for more shoe stamps. I think this is Delia's stamp, but she brought it for either Olga or Margie since they were out of town. I found this great dsp at Lonestar Scrapbooking (can you believe they are going out of business? I've got to get over to their sale!) The black part of the paper is glossy. I stamped the script first onto a panel of Shimmery White and them stamped and embossed the shoe with black so it's shiny too.

I backed the stamped panel with black and blushing bride. The card base is basic black.

Rock Star

I love it when I make a card for the guys. I never have enough of them!

This card was a case, but I added the dsp from Love Letters.

Stamp set is Grunge Rock and Extreme Guitar. I found these nailhead adhesive stickers at Hobby Lobby. Colors are: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, and Very Vanilla

Spooky Coasters

These are the coaster decorations that the SASSSC girls made at the Diva Retreat. Each was given a package that contained 6 4x4 coasters, the letters to spell out "spooky" that were die cut with the big shot, and one embossed spider web. Everyone used their own paper and additional embellishments. I think they turned out fantastic! I want to thank the designer of this idea, who ever you are!

Since I had already made a "spooky" set, I decided to make a "merry" set at the retreat.

SASSSC Weekend

The Diva's

The SUV was loaded to the top. Lynn and I rode with Adriana. We all had projects to bring for the group to make, plus our luggage, garage sale items, party bags for the Divas, and all our supplies. We thought it would be better going home, but it was just as packed!

High Tea

Crafting Divas

Group shot Sunday morning on the porch

What a wonderful time was had at the SASSSC retreat at Premier Estates in Wallis, Texas. 10 of the SASSSC ladies were able to go. The planning committee had 5 projects planned. The theme for the weekend was Diva. We presented each member with a pink tiara to wear for the weekend and we named all the meal times with a "royal" title, such as Dinner at Buckingham Palace, the Royal Ball, Lunch at the Pub, the Queen's Brunch and High Tea. Many of us also squeezed in a shopping trip to Archivers before and after the retreat!

SASSSC swap card with Summer mini

I made this card for the "Vehicles" card for the monthly SASSSC swap. It features the motorcycle stamp and new embossing folder that will be in the summer mini coming out next month. The dsp is from the winter mini called Night and Day.

Sasssc Birthday Party

The 2nd annual Sasssc Birthday Party!

these pictures are kind of out of order, but just excuse that and enjoy the show.

Time to party!

Self explainatory

For the main course we were served roasted pork, pineapple casserole, brocolli casserole and tomatoe casserole.

The birthday committee
Terry, Annie, Delia, Crystal,and Deb

Great job girls!

This was a darling shrink art charm that was on top of our pink flamingo cupcake. It was personalized so that we could add it to our key chain or bag tag.

Crystal made this wonderful salad with a homemade vinagerette dressing that was to die for.

Annie made these darling Pink Flamingo cupcakes.

We were supossed to play games but the rain didn't cooperate. Thank goodness or we would have had to bob for apples. Instead, Delia made us pose with an apple in our mouth wearing this pig nose. We were supposed to look like a roasted pig for the laua.

Deb was a roasted pig!

Delia's stuffed pig!

Mary's head on a platter!

Deb and Terry are making flowers for our hair.

Vegas doll

Appetizers

Can you see the raindrops on the welcome sign?

YUMMY PINA COLADAS

Don't you just love the cake!

This is Vegas in her hawaiian outfit

Yesterday was our 2nd Annual Sasssc ( pronounced sassy) Birthday Party. It was a Hawaiian Luau so we were all to dress in our Hawaiian gear. It sounded good at the time, but then I woke up yesterday morning to cold cold temps and rain. But being a trouper, I put on my flip flops, hawaain shirt and capris and headed over to the party. We had a great time even though we had to forego the outdoor games (what a shame, yeah). I was greeted at the door with a Pina Colada, yum, and a flowered lai. We had wonderful prizes, make and take, food and of course swaps. Here are some pics of our good time.

Birthday card for my hubby

I made this card for my hubby for his birthday on February 21st. It turned out so well, that I made one for his brother who had a birthday on March 5th. Then since I had the stamp set out and the paper and ink and etc....I made 12 more for the SASSSC birthday swap today.

The paper is To The Nines Specialty dsp. The image is from a retired SU set called Classic Pickups.

SASSSC Butterfly

The Sasssc ladies met this past Saturday. Our swap theme this month was butterflies. I used the Shades of Spring dsp, and the colors Orchid, celery, pretty in Pink, and Baja Breeze. To see the rest of the swaps, you will need to click on this link to the Sasssc site.

Love You Much swap card

I just love making cards with the two-step bird punch from Stampin' Up! I also love using the Bride and Groom specialty paper.

Stamps: Well Scripted
Paper: Bride and Groom specialty paper, Real Red and Whisper white cardstock, Christmas Cocoa dsp, Ink: basic black,

Big Shot: polka dot embossing folder, movers and shakers Curly Label, XL two-step bird punch, small heart punch, top note die, curly label punch, white satin ribbon

Two-step Bird Punch

I am really loving this new punch. It's called the extra large two-step bird punch and you will find it in the new SU Occasions mini catalog available starting January 5th. It not only punches out the bird, but also a wing and leafy branch. This card is for an Anniversary themed swap. It could easily be a valentine or wedding card. The paper is from the Bride and Groom specialty paper and real red cardstock. I also used the top note die, white 5/8" satin ribbon and the small heart punch. The words are from Three Little Words.

SASSSC Christmas card swap

SASSSC (Simple and Serious Stampers Swap Club, pronounced sassy) met today for our Christmas card swap. We completed our first year as a swap club last month. This was our first meeting of our second year and I am proud to say we have 3 new members!!! Now our group is complete with 12 members.

We have a demonstration, swap, door prize, food, and a make and take at each meeting. This month Mary was in charge of the Make and Take. I snapped this picture of her getting set up. I think she was doing a Make-up and take, lol!!!! No seriously, she showed us how to make this pull and push-up card. Really simple. Of course she has cut all the paper, so it was super simple.

Annie demonstrated the Faux Wax Seal technique.

1. Cut out the shape you want for your seal. Using punches is easiest.
2. Use the negative of the cutout to cover the VersaMark pad. This will allow your pad to only have the shape you desire exposed.

3. Ink your cardstock by pressing onto the partially covered VersMark.

4. Emboss the shape with your desired metallic embossing powder 4 or more times. I was looking over her shoulder to get this shot. She was not doing tricks and standing on her head!

5. Quickly stamp your image into the warm melted embossing medium.

6. Use the punch to cut out your finished shape.

Here are the Christmas cards we swapped.

Laura's card

Delia's card

Deb's card

Annie's card

Thelma's card

Olga's card

Mary's card

Margie's card

Lynn's card