Loni's Life

Annual Catalog Stamps: None Inks: Cherry Cobbler Papers: Whisper White Thick & Regular; Cherry Cobbler Accessories: Detailed Santa Thinlits, Big Shot, Precision Plate, Cutting Pads, Big Shot Die Brush, Paper Piercer (to help poke out the stubborn pieces from the paper and the die), Stampin' Dimensionals, 3/8" (1 Cm) Ribbon Silky Taffeta Combo Pack Cherry Cobbler (shown), looks festive with Emerald Envy as well.

Stamps: Cookie Cutter Christmas, Greetings From Santa Ink: Real Red, Basic Black Paper: Real Red, Crumb Cake, Whisper White (Thick), Warmth & Cheer DSP Paper Stack Accessories: Stampin’ Write markers – Real Red, Smoky Slate, Crushed Curry, Pink Pirouette, Project Life by Stampin’ Up! corner rounder punch; Cookie Cutter punch; Real Red triple stitched ribbon; Real Red stitched edge ribbon; Fast Fuse adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals 

Stamps: Sheltering Tree Ink: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Delightful Dijon, Emerald Envy Paper: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals, Daubers, SNAIL or Fast Fuse Adhesive

1. Card base is Crumb Cake, cut at 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, then folded to 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 2. Layer Night of Navy 4 x 5 1/4 3. Layer Affectionately Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper 3 3/4 x 5 4. Stamp It's Your Day image from Oh Happy Day card kit in Night of Navy ink on Crumb Cake paper and punch out (punch shown is retired Note tag punch) and adhere to base; add linen bow with mini glue dot. 5. Stamp "celebrate!" from Weather Together stamp set in Night of Navy Ink on Crumb Cake paper (approx 3/4 x 2 inches), then use paper snips to trim to banner . 6. Layer on Night of Navy scrap and fussy cut a matching layr. 7. Adhere Rhinestone jewels to tag. 8. Use stampin dimensionals to layer the celebrate! banner Download Supplies and Instructions

Welcome to Loni's Life and the first Virtual Convention Rocks (VC Rocks) Blog Hop of 2016. Whilst Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the world are on an Incentive Trip cruising the Mediterranean, we are Cruisin' for Special Occasions. Everyday is a Special Occasion to remind those in your life how much you care.. so please enjoy my creation using a new set from the upcoming 2016-17 Idea Book & Catalog that launches on June 1st! Be sure to visit other VC Rockers at  VC Rocks Home   1. Base: Melon Mambo 8 1/2 x 5 1/2; score/fold to 4 1/4 x 5/12 2. Layer Pop of Pink Designer Series Paper 2 1/2 x 5 1/2 3. Stamp image in Melon Mambo on Whisper White 2 x 3; layer on Basic Black 2 1/4 x 3 1/4; layer on Whisper White 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 4. Accent with Melon Mambo thick baker's twine 5. Use Stampin' Dimensionals to layer on front of card. *Optionally (not shown), use Stampin' Sponges to sponge the edges of one or both of the Whisper White layer with Me...

Stamps: Gorgeous Grunge & Saleabration 2016 set Hello;  Ink & Cardstock - Pool Party, Pink Pirouette, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Pumpkin Pie, and Early Espresso + Whisper White Cardstock.  SNAIL, Fast Fuse or other adhesive of your choice.  Card base is 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, folded to 4 1/4 x 5 1/2; Early Espresso layer is 4 x 5 1/4; and Whisper White layer is 3 3/4 x 5.

For the Shoebox Swap, I was going thru the It's My Party Designer Series paper... and the speckled paper reminded me of Robin's eggs malted milk Easter candies...which then directed me to go with Easter Lamb. I als0 have a love of clean and simple stamping for M&T items that don't overwhelm a Rookie Stamper. Thanks to my Stampin' Up! mum, Jackie Ross, for hosting and to the lovely ladies that participated tonight - lots of great ideas!! Stamps: Easter Lamb Ink: Basic Black (Archival) Paper: Mint  Macaron (8 ½ x 5 ½; fold to 4 ¼ x 5 ½) It's My Party Designer Series Paper (4 x 5 ¼) Basic Black (2 ¾ x 3 ¼) Whisper White (2 ½ x 3) Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers (Tip Top Taupe; Crushed Curry; Melon Mambo; Mint Macaron); Baker's Twine Combo (Basic Black/Mint Macaron) Stampin' Dimensionals; SNAIL Adhesive

Stamps: Going Global  Ink: Lost Lagoon  Paper: Going Places Designer Series Paper Stack; Going Places Cardstock pack (Lost Lagoon, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla); Basic Black.  Accessories:  World Traveler Textured Impressions Embossing Folder & Big Shot; Stampin' Dimensionals

Welcome to Loni's Life and the final VC Rocks Blog Hop for Summer 2015 -- it's all about Celebrating Friendship. I opted to make a mini-album from a sheet of 12x12 cardstock Check out the Directions -  Linda Bauman's One Sheet Mini Album video Stamps: Friendly Wishes Ink: Cherry Cobbler Paper:   Cherry Cobber, 12x12, 1 sheet   Old Olive 8 1/2 x 11, 1 sheet --> 2 1/2 x 3 3/4 (8 pcs), 1 x 11 (1 pc), 2 5/8 x 3 1/8 (1 pc)   Whisper White: 2 3/8 x 2 7/8 (1 pc)   Merry Moments Designer Series Paper, 4 x4 (1 pc) Accessories: Whisper White 3/8 inch stitched satin ribbon, Simply Scored board and stylus, Stampin' trimmer Please go to the VCRocks Home Page to see other great projects by the VC Rockers!

It's 134 days until Christmas.. and I'm playing with new goodies from the upcoming Stampin' Up! holiday catalog.   This is Tazzy trying to help with tags.

Welcome to Loni's Life and a blog hop celebrating the 15th birthday of VC Rocks! Stamps: Tin of Cards Ink: Cucumber Crush Paper: Whisper White, Cucumber Crush, 2015-17 InColor Envelope paper, Glimmer paper silver Accessories: Cucumber Crush dotted lace ribbon, Tags & Labels framelits, Circle Card thinlits, BigShot & Magnetic platform, Stampin' Dimensionals Check out other projects by returning to the VC Rocks home page .

Welcome to Loni's Life and the VC Rocks Celebrate the New (Stampin' Up! Catalog) Blog Hop. Stamps: Get Well Soup Ink: Rich Razzleberry Paper: Bohemian Designer Series Paper; Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White Accessories: Delightful Dijon Dotted Lace Trim, Stampin' Write Markers: Delightful Dijon & Crushed Curry, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips Go to the VC Rocks Home page to continue the Hop.

Stamps: Mingle All The Way Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Paper: Cherry Cobbler 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 base, 4 1/4 x 2 1/2; Old Olive 4 x 5 1/4, Whisper White 3 3/4 x 5 and 4 x 2 1/4 Accessories: Stampin' Write markers or Blendabilities in Cherry Cobbler & Old Olive; Cherry Cobbler 1" sheer ribbon; Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Big Shot, Stylish Stripes textured embossing folder.

Holiday Mini Catalog season is here.. and World Card Making Day (WCMD) is tomorrow... so here is a cute project that I designed for Jackie Ross's downline Inspiration night (August) Stamps: Mingle All The Way Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Paper: Cherry Cobbler 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 base, 4 1/4 x 2 1/2; Old Olive 4 x 5 1/4, Whisper White 3 3/4 x 5 and 4 x 2 1/4 Accessories: Stampin' Write markers or Blendabilities in Cherry Cobbler & Old Olive; Cherry Cobbler 1" sheer ribbon; Stampin' Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive, Big Shot, Stylish Stripes textured embossing folder.

Welcome Family & Friends... my how the summer is flying on by!   It's time for another VC Rocks Blog Hop.  This month we are Rocking our Creativity with Fun Folds or 3D projects.   My project is 3D and it required folding... it also uses the new product that will be available with the Holiday Mini catalog - a gift box punchboard!   The gift box punchboard allows you to quickly and easily make 16 different sized boxes from paper 6x6 which makes a 1.75 inch cube to 12x12 which makes a 4x4 cube. Please leave a comment by 10pm Central, Sunday July 27 for a random drawing to win some goodies from my stash of Stampin' Up! fun stuff. Come back Aug 23-24  for our final hop of the 2014 VC Rocks season and we will Rock your Creativity with Stampin’ Up! Colors Return to VC Rocks blog to view other projects here Inspire - Create - Share

Hello Friends, Family, VC Rockers!   This month's blog hop theme is Rock Your Creativity with Stampin' Up! punches or Stampin' Up! Sizzix Dies including Framelits, Thinlits, and Embosslits. I stamped this card to celebrate the arrival of a work colleague's second daughter. Stamps: Something to Say Ink: Rose Red Paper: Daffodil Delight, Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Watercolor Wonder DSP (retired) Accessories: Big Shot w/standard clear cutting pads; Magnetic Platform, Circle Card Thinlit, Large Scallop Edgelit, 1 3/4 circle punch, Signo White Gel pen, Whisper White organza ribbon, Snail Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals. You can find the tutorial by the fabulous Mary Fish / Stampin' Pretty here! Card Front Open/Flip Card Open extra back pane where Gift Card/Money can be placed Save the Dates for our future hops: July 26-27   – Rock your Creativity with Fun Folds or 3-D Projects August 23-24   – Rock your Creativity with Stam...