Sunday, September 29, 2019

Simple Sunday - Welcome Autumn

What better way to welcome Autumn than with a card stamped with fall leaves.  Although in Texas we are still having hot weather, our Fall tends to show up really quickly and all the leaves hit the ground almost overnight.  I miss the long lingering days of Fall back home in Delaware.

Card Recipe:
  • Stamp Set: Gather Together
  • Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Merry Merlot, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso 
  • Tools: Stampin' Spritzer,  Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker
  • Stamping instructions:
    • Start with blank 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" Crumb Cake card base.
    • Spritz inked leaf stamp with water before stamping each leaf onto the card.  The water smudges the lines in the leaf.  Let dry prior to stamping different color and use mask if desired. 
    • Once stamped leaves are dry use Early Espresso Stampin' Writer to flick ink onto the card front. 
    • Stamp chosen sentiment in Early Espresso.  All done.  An easy card for a Sunday. 

The Come to Gather stamp set is perfect for this time of year and I love the details in the leaf stamp.  This stamp set can be purchased alone, as part of a Bundle that includes a die set or as part of a perfectly coordinated Product Suite.  My choice was the suite, I could not resist as Fall is my favorite time of year.  One of my favorite things is the changing colors of the leaves.

Photo of Smoky Mountains a favorite place to visit. 


I have done it!! I made a short video on how I created this card and I posted it to YouTube!! You can see it here.  I must thank fellow demo, Karen Titus, for sharing this technique.  It is fun and I think everyone should give a try.  



  • Paper Pumpkin is here to help you share the  joy of Christmas with two delightful and very special kits during October and November.  Together you have everything needed for a handmade and coordinated Christmas.
  • October’s kit includes 10 traditional cards
    • size: 4 1/4" x 5-1/2" with envelopes
  • November’s kit features 24 coordinating tags.
    •  gift tags of 4 sizes and designs.
  • Coordinating colors are Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce
  • Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.
  • NOTE:  Even though the October and November kits coordinate, each kit is all-inclusive and can stand alone.
  • Subscribe here by the 10th of October to get in to all the Holiday fun.  

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  • Apply this month's host code (YY9R4BRW) for all orders under $150.  If you place an order of $50 or more (before shipping/taxes), you will earn a Host Gift from me.
    • $50-$149.99 Order: You must apply the host code to your order to receive this month's free gift - Clear Faceted Gems - from me.
    • $150.00+ Order: Do not apply the host code. You will earn Stampin' Rewards and this month's free gift from me. 
    • Shop my store here.
Enjoy!!!

Cathy Peck 
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch62@gmail.com
www.tea-n-stamps.blogspot.com
www.tea-n-stamps.stampinup.net
(940) 782-8695

Saturday, September 28, 2019

#DOswts323 - Let's Get Ready for Christmas!!

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Hi Crafty Friends!!  Welcome to the DOswts#323 Holiday Catalog  Inspiration Hop.  I really like this card layout--second time I have used this layout in last week. Toile Tidings DSP works well will so many stamps sets in the Holiday Catalog.  The checked pattern pairs up perfectly with the Cup of Cheer stamps.  Cup of Cheer stamps and Cup of Christmas dies are available together in the Cup of Christmas bundle--keep in mind bundles are discounted 10%.  

Although, it is way too hot in Texas to think about Christmas, I am ready to get started on my cards.  If I don't start now they will be late getting in the mail, I still like to mail cards, especially my handmade creations.  

Card Measurements:
Garden Green 5 1/2" x 8 1/2, fold at 4 1/4", 2 3/4" x 4"
Very Vanilla layer 5 3/8" x 4 1/8", 2 3/4" x 4"
Toile Tidings DSP layer 5 1/4"x 4"
Garden Green and Very Vanilla scraps
Ink:
Garden Green




The Holiday Rhinestones (150457) add the perfect touch of sparkle to this card.  They are are the perfect accent for any handmade holiday card.  Be sure to put some in your cart today.



September Host Code -  YY9R4BRW


  • Apply this month's host code (YY9R4BRW) for all orders under $150.  If you place an order of $50 or more (before shipping/taxes), you will earn a Host Gift from me.
    • $50-$149.99 Order: You must apply the host code to your order to receive this month's free gift - Clear Faceted Gems - from me.
    • $150.00+ Order: Do not apply the host code. You will earn Stampin' Rewards and this month's free gift from me. 
    • Shop my store here.




Enjoy!!!

Cathy Peck 
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch62@gmail.com
www.tea-n-stamps.blogspot.com
www.tea-n-stamps.stampinup.net
(940) 782-8695

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Four Days Left!!!


Hey Crafty Friends!!  You have 4 days, that is right 4 days left to take advantage of this great sale.  Buy 3 Get 1 Free of select Designer Series Papers.  That is a savings of $11.50 (US).   Below are some of my favorites.

Magnolia  Lane (149484) 

Come Sail Away (149481)

Garden Lane (149488)

Perennial Essence (149100)



Don't miss out on this opportunity to save a little cash.  Shop my store 24 hours a day here:  http://tinyurl.com/ycolk2mm


September Host Code -  YY9R4BRW


  • Apply this month's host code (YY9R4BRW) for all orders under $150.  If you place an order of $50 or more (before shipping/taxes), you will earn a Host Gift from me.
    • $50-$149.99 Order: You must apply the host code to your order to receive this month's free gift - Clear Faceted Gems - from me.
    • $150.00+ Order: Do not apply the host code. You will earn Stampin' Rewards and this month's free gift from me. 
Enjoy!!!

Cathy Peck 
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch62@gmail.com
www.tea-n-stamps.blogspot.com
www.tea-n-stamps.stampinup.net
(940) 782-8695


Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Seasonal Grid Paper!!


This is something new!!  Seasonal Grid Paper -- I was very surprised to see this item in my Stampin' Up! store today.  I love my standard grid paper and I never stamp without it.  So here it is Seasonal Grid Paper in stock while supplies last.


Pretty awesome!  Here is the link to all our grid papers. 


Time for some tea!!  Enjoy your day.


Cathy Peck 
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch62@gmail.com
www.tea-n-stamps.blogspot.com
www.tea-n-stamps.stampinup.net
(940) 782-8695

Sunday, September 15, 2019

Beautiful Friendship Sympathy Card

Hi crafty friends, here is a simple sympathy card made with the lovely Beautiful Friendship stamp set and Well Written dies.  There are times when you need a sympathy card, for me I like them to be calm and simple I think the Seaside Spray and Soft Sea Foam are the perfect colors for this type of card.  To give the die cut word some dimension I cut two one in Seaside Spray and one in Basic Back and glued them together.  


Card Measurements:
Soft Sea Foam base 5 1/2 x 8 1/5, fold at 4 1/4
Basic Black layer 5 3/8 x 4 1/8
Whisper White layer 5 1/4 x 4
Basic Black and Seaside Spray scraps
Ink:
Seaside Spray, Soft Seafoam




September Host Code -  YY9R4BRW


  • Apply this month's host code (YY9R4BRW) for all orders under $150.  If you place an order of $50 or more (before shipping/taxes), you will earn a Host Gift from me.
    • $50-$149.99 Order: You must apply the host code to your order to receive this month's free gift - Clear Faceted Gems - from me.
    • $150.00+ Order: Do not apply the host code. You will earn Stampin' Rewards and this month's free gift from me. 
Enjoy!!!

Cathy Peck 
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator
Wichita Falls, TX
texdelch62@gmail.com
www.tea-n-stamps.blogspot.com
www.tea-n-stamps.stampinup.net
(940) 782-8695

#DOswts429 - Spring is in the Air Inspiration Hop featuring Wonderful Thought Bundle

  Hey friends!!  Spring is here and I am really loving all the beautiful blooming azaleas in south Alabama.  The colors are so ...