Holle Wiktorek

Signs of Summer

 Sandals are one of my favorite summertime traditions.  When I considered gifts for Hayden's twin girlfriends, shoes were a perfect fit.  The girls LOVE shoes, especially sandals.  Their mother dresses the girls to coordinate, and they usually wear different colors.  Pink and purple are favorite colors for most girls, so I created a theme around what most girls love!  Butterflies, ribbons, and personalized banners were the first items to enter my mind.

The banner pieces were created with chipboard, cardstock, Big Shot Texturz Plates Backgrounds I 114512, Big Shot circle scallop die 113468, Crop-a-dile 108362, Circle Scissor Plus 112530, "Great Friend" 113792 stamp set. Orchid Opulence/Pink Passion cardstock and ink.

Sandal straps were tied and decorated with several monochromatic colored ribbons.

The gift bag was created with "Great Friend" 113792 stamp set, "Sincere Salutations" 115068 stamp set, Big Shot Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterflies die 114507, Big Shot Texturz Plates Backgrounds I 114512, Scallop Circle Punch 109043, Circle Scissor Plus 112530, and Organza Ribbon 114319. Tissue paper was also stamped with butterflies and greetings.

In Honor of National Scrapbook Day/Month...

PROMOTIONS ARE HEADING YOUR WAY!

 1.  Buy three packs of Designer Series paper (including our Specialty Designer Series paper) or 12" x 12" textured card stock, and get one FREE!

 2.  Buy a sneak peek stamp set from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog--Jumble Alphabet (set of 52; double-mounted)--at a 20 percent discount.

Item #	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
115199	Jumble Alphabet stamp set	$43.95	$35.16

I will have this BRAND NEW, SNEAK PEEK Stamp Set in my hot little hands in time to share projects with you at my National Scrapbook Day Crop next weekend.

Friday, May 1, 5PM-11PM, $10 fee

Mothers Mean A Lot. . . Make a Date with Mom or Friends who are Moms. Make Something for Mom..CELEBRATE!

Handmade Mother's Day gifts are not inclusive to children.  Thanks to the amazing Stampin' Up! products, there are great products to make a gift from the heart.  Better yet, we can invite Mom for a stamp date!  With National Scrapbook Day around the corner, schedule your mother/daughter date today!  My crop night is Friday, May 1, 5PM-11PM, at Stamp Studio H.

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Celebrate National Scrapbook Day with me BEFORE the big weekend! (Adults only please. Bring Mom or another friend too!) For only $10, you are invited to create TWO scrapbook layouts and TWO cards. We should be able to finish the planned projects within couple hours, so you can work on your own projects.  Refreshments will be provided.

Crop fee will be waived when attendees place a $25 order the night of the crop.  I have a fun secret to share for even more savings and special products for MAY!

Take Care Combo Project

 My neighbor is home from the hospital following serious knee surgery, and I am happy to report he is doing well. I welcomed him with flowers, a card, a hug, and a smile.  This was his second attempt at surgery, so we are thrilled with the great results!

Watercoloring is a technique I do not practice often; so this project was comforting and enjoyable for me.  I used the Hostess Level 1 Sweet Little Sentiments stamp set (113690), Fun and Fast Notes stamp set (113500)  and  Gallery stamp set (113776) for the card image, frame, and greeting.  The ink colors were Classic Basic Black, Classic Baja Breeze, and Classic Pink Pirouette (IN COLOR).  Paper for this project inluded another FREE Hostess Level product: Patterns Pack Designer Series Paper II (Basic Gray).  Satin Ribbon (5/8" Whisper White 114616) and the Scallop Oval Punch (114889) were ordered from the NEW Occasions Mini Catalog (pages 8 & 17)  Other punches for this project ensemble included the 1 3/4" Circle (112004), Large Oval Punch (107305), and the Scallop Circle Punch (109043)

To create the watercolor effect was simple. Stamp the image with black ink on Whisper White cardstock.  Push the top of the Classic ink pad into the ink, and use the Aqua painter to collect and apply color.

I also used a Stampin' Dimensionals to raise the flower image inside the watercolored frame.  The white mat border created a great contrast to the dot and stripe paper patterns on the card.

Host a private workshop with your friends, and you can earn these FREE Hostess Products too!  Enjoy a morning, afternoon or evening with your girlfriends as I teach you how to watercolor too!  The possibilities are endless with stamps, and I appreciate the way the sets can be mixed and matched to coordinate.

With the forecast of 1-2 FEET of snow headed for Colorado Springs this weekend, I was happy to create my own springtime flower projects before the white blanket dampens my inspiration.

Celebrate Mothers

I LOVE to create cards, but I will admit I am usually late in sending them. This year will be different!  With the Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions die, I can create beautiful cards for any occasion.  (Did you notice the similarity between the Easter and Mother's Day cards?)  I also used the NEW Matchbox Bigz XL Die (114890) with labels and the NEW scallop oval punch (114889). 

I used a fun technique to ink my ribbon so all elements would coordinate.

Mother's Day is only a few weeks away!  Plan your projects and gifts early!

Happy Easter Wishes

Blessings to you and yours on this beautiful Easter Sunday! As I watch HUGE (bigger than I have ever seen) snowflakes fall, I see God's beauty and receive hope for wonderful days ahead.  The resurrection and forgiveness are only a couple of His amazing gifts.

Silent Auction Donation Box Complete...Ready for YOUR BID

 

Contents Include:  2009 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog, full color & more than 200 pages; 2009 Stampin' Up! Home Decor Elements Idea Book, 24 pages, full color; 2009 Stampin' Up! Mini Occasions Idea Book, 24 pages, full color; 2009 Stampin' Up! Polka Dot Punches, 4 designs/stamp set with clear storage box; 2009 Stampin' Up! Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper, 4 sheets each of 4 designs, 12" X 12" double sided paper (16 sheets); Die Cut Shape Packet (includes Stampin' Up! Sizzix Big Shot Top Note die cuts with perforated borders); Die Cut Shape Packet (includes 10 Stampin' Up! Sizzix Big Shot Scallop Circle die cuts); Die Cut Shape Packet (includes 10 Stampin' Up! Sizzix Big Shot Petal Card die cuts); Gift Certificate for FREE CLASS (valued at $25 for scrapbook, stamp, papercraft, or Big Shot class taught by Holle Wiktorek); Set of Embossed Manhattan Flower Thank You Cards (4 cards & coordinating envelopes); Predesigned 12" X 12" Layout (Family Together theme); AND Stamped, Decorated Box for scrapbook supplies (created with ribbon and stamped paper)

Estimated Value $130.00

 

 

 

If you would like more information on the Ft. Carson Officer Spouses' Club or their events, please click the links provided.  I am not a member of this group, but I support and pray for my fellow military spouses and their families.

Decor Elements...Easy, Inexpensive, Classic Designs! LOVE THEM!

Talk about a "MUST HAVE"; this is it!

In only minutes and less than $20, I transformed my studio door with the "Together Forever Circle Frame", 12 1/2" X 12 1/2".  I added the "Classic Hh", 6 3/8" X 6 3/8", to the center of the frame using the gridlines on the vinyl piece.  Each time I enter my studio, I smile when I see this classic design element. 

Together Forever Circle Frame, Chocolate 114112, White 114074, $11.95

Classic Hh, Chocolate 114090, White 114052, $3.95

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Thomas was surprised as he turned the hallway corner to see this quote on the wall.  He commented several times on the elegant style of the font and how much sophistication the quote added to the area. 

Life Milestones Item Description 

Small (24 3/4" X 8 7/8"), Black 116068, Chocolate 116064, Certainly Celery 116066,  $16.95

Medium (33" X 11 7/8"), Black 116069, Chocolate 116065, Certainly Celery 116067, $20.95

  The manufacturer instructions advise caution when applying these elemetns to texture.  I found the images wasy to apply, and I was successful adhering it to a line grooved door and a textured wall without any distortion.  There is a link to a video demonstration for Decor Elements on the right side of my blog menu.  You can view all the Home Decor artwork in the Decor Elements brochure. 

Fashion Forward for Ft. Carson Fundraiser

My vase of beautiful red roses inspired me to create these cards for the Ft. Carson Officers' Spouses' Club night of fun with an Azalea Fine Art Auction and Silent Auction.  (This event will be held on Saturday, April 18, 6PM-11PM at the Special Events Center)  Every year the auction benefits many on the community, and the funds raised will support scholarships and local nonprofit organizations.

Tools are essential to scrapbooking, stamping, and papercrafting; and these are my "new favorites"!  I love the texture the Big Shot and Stampin' Up! Exclusive Textured Impressions Manhattan Flower create.  Classic Real Red ink, Dimensionals, Stampin' Glitter, and Organza Ribbon also add sophistication.  Another favorite is the "Under $10" Thank You stamp used to create an elegant style. (The "Thank You Stamp can be YOURS FREE if you host a private class and/or purchase $40 in product from our new Mini Occasions catalog before April 30.)

When you place an online order from MY WEB SITE, you will receive a FREE award-winning Spring/Summer 2009 Idea Book, full color, 209 pages, loaded with fun ideas, fantastic new products, and limited-time offerings ($9.95 value)

Extended Premium Crease Pad is NOW AVAILABLE!

The Extended Premium Crease Pad (item 117630, $19.95) for the Sizzix Big Shot is now available to order. This tool helps you achieve better score lines for Bigz XL dies (cards, envelopes, bags, boxes & pop-up dies). Be sure to order one for your Big Shot, to use with your favorite Bigz XL dies.  The tool measures 6 1/8" X 13 1/2" (only ONE is included for $19.95).