Stair Steppin' w/ Punch Pals puttin on the Glitz!

. . . . Puttin on the Glitz!!!

My Little Punch Pals, thought it was time to get into shape for the holidays, so they decided what better way than to climb up on a Stair Stepper, technique that is!

I saw so many adorable cards made over at SCS using the recent technique challege of making stair step cards I just had to give it a try. And what could be more cuter than to use the darlings from the Punch Pals stamp set! Mr Snowman watches over the pile of gifts all the while little penguins are marching all around to and fro delivering presents to everyone and are even bringing home the tree to decorate their igloo.

I hope you can see just how sparkly the snow is and feel the chill of ole Jack Frost while the sprit of the holiday fills the air!!! All images are raised on Dimensionals as well even though they appear flat. Watermark program is on blitz .

Basic method to build a stair step card is to :

Start with a base the size of 10.5 X 5, and

Score at the following measurements: 1 1/4", 2 1/2", 4 1/4", 6", and 8 1/4",

then embellish as you like.

Stamp Set: Stampin' Up! Punch Pals

Cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red, Ski Slope DSP, Bali Breeze

Ink: B Black, R. red, Bali Breeze, O. Olive, Pumkin P, Summer Sun, Craft White

Accessories: D. Diamonds, 2 Way Glue, Aquapainters, Red Glitter, Scallop Circle Punch, Big Shot & Top Note Die, 1 1/3" punch, 1 1/4" punch ,1/2" punch, Word Window Punch, Dimensionals.

Enjoy, and Many, Many Blessings!

"Ho Ho Ho" Snow Swirled & "Halloween Night Boo!"

Recently I've held a couple of workshops for Hostesses that have requested to do a scrapbook page at their event(s) and I'd like to share them with you!

The first uses my favorite stamp set from the Stampin' Up! Fall/Winter 08 catalog. "Snow Swirled" and encorporates the new Rub-Ons too! My passion first and foremost is scrapbooking, and always will be, and I love share it with anyone who is willing to give it a try!

I can't resist the new hot holiday colors of this season that includes some of Stampin Up's New In colors for the year. Add a little dimension, and some glitter glitz for a touch of bling to the ornaments & tree, and your all set for the holidays!

Stamp Set: Snow Swirled

Ink: Old Olive, Red Riding Hood, Baja Breeze, and Choc. Chip

Cardstock: Red Riding Hood, Old Olive, Baja Breeze, Choc Chip, and Holiday Treasures DSP

Accessories: Scalloped Edge & Circle punch, Ticket Corner punch, Coluzzle, Old St. Nick Rub-Ons, Red Riding Hood Taffeta Ribbon, SU! Red Glitter, Silver Cord

Second layout I 'd like to share is "Halloween Night Boo!"

Again you will notice I couldn't stay away from those fabulous Rub-Ons! This time I layered the word "boo!" onto paper and then cut them out and glued to the cardstock. I also applied a border word strip of the rub-ons (sweet treats)below the striped designer series paper.

And who doesn't just think that the Batty For You" stamp set is the cutest ever! To add some needed dimension, they are applied with some dimensionals, and the grey scalloped edge piece has been paper pierced too! Add a finishing touch of some Kiwi Ribbon and your all set! Trick or Treat!!!

Stamp Set: Batty For You
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Kiwi Kiss, B Black
Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, B Black, Kiwi Kiss, Going Grey, Ghostly Greetings DSP
Accessories: Chills & Thrills Rub-Ons, Scalloped Edge & Circle punch, 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" circle punches, Black Brads, Kiwi Satin Ribbon, Photo Corner Punch