Good morning Stampers! There is not going to be a whole lot of editorializing today as I've been a bad girl. I've been working so hard with my nose to the grind stone I have failed to share my creations with you as I made them. So, you get a treat today: A whole bunch of pretty to look at with little said from me! What a bargain, right?! ")
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Blessings
Good morning Stampers! There is not going to be a whole lot of editorializing today as I've been a bad girl. I've been working so hard with my nose to the grind stone I have failed to share my creations with you as I made them. So, you get a treat today: A whole bunch of pretty to look at with little said from me! What a bargain, right?! ")
Sunday, May 15, 2011
I think the Mojo is Back!
So, here is a card I was in a mood to make. I think I have figured out why I "think" I've lost / misplaced my Mojo. Here lately I have been pushing myself to go above and beyond on my cards. To take them up a notch and make them better. I have been running around in circles trying to make them better and greater that all I've been doing is running around in circles with nothing getting finished or accomplished.
I have decided that for a while (unless something strikes me), I am going to start "Kiss" ing my cards. Keep It Simple S.... Silly. For the sake of being chastised for being negative against myself, I have chosen to use the name Silly instead of Stupid for this annogram. :)
Anyway, I kept it simple & basic and I don't think it turned out too bad. Besides, less is sometimes more.
Before Bill, my dear husband of going on 18 years was medically retired (construction worker) he still has the "eye". He spots right off any abnormal levels with anything! A room, furniture, signs, pictures, etc... It drives him crazy when things are uneven. I emboss different shapes in the background that makes the rest of the card look un-even. With this card, he says it looks like it's not straight. He's right, it does LOOK like it's not straight, but it is. You've got the bottom mat embossed with lines at a slant AND you've also got the Designer Paper under the flowers, they are slanting as well.

So, I hope you enjoyed that little story. Ingredients used to make this card are down below as labels.
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I have decided that for a while (unless something strikes me), I am going to start "Kiss" ing my cards. Keep It Simple S.... Silly. For the sake of being chastised for being negative against myself, I have chosen to use the name Silly instead of Stupid for this annogram. :)
Anyway, I kept it simple & basic and I don't think it turned out too bad. Besides, less is sometimes more.
Before Bill, my dear husband of going on 18 years was medically retired (construction worker) he still has the "eye". He spots right off any abnormal levels with anything! A room, furniture, signs, pictures, etc... It drives him crazy when things are uneven. I emboss different shapes in the background that makes the rest of the card look un-even. With this card, he says it looks like it's not straight. He's right, it does LOOK like it's not straight, but it is. You've got the bottom mat embossed with lines at a slant AND you've also got the Designer Paper under the flowers, they are slanting as well.
So, I hope you enjoyed that little story. Ingredients used to make this card are down below as labels.
Remember, I appreciate comments and being followed. If you have followed me and would like me to follow you, please leave a comment with your web address and I will return the favor! :)
God Bless you and thanks for stopping by!!
Inky Hugs
~Shawnie Bartron
Remember, if you’re not covered in ink, you’re not stampin'!
Visit my online Stampin' Up! store 24-7. Click on "Shop Now" http://Shawnie.StampinUp.net
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Floral Thanks
Greetings friends & fellow stampers!
This card was put together using the Baby Blossoms, Four Frames, and So Happy for You stamp set's from Stampin' Up! I also used various punches: tiny flower punch from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Modern Label Extra Large Punch for the Daffodil Delight cardstock with brass eyelet's punched through each end and hemp knotted and adorning for an embellishment. I thought about using ribbon, but there's already enough foo foo going on ;) you will rarely hear me say that as usually there can NEVER be enough foo foo, this case was an exception. And lastly I used the Decorative Label Punch around the Flower Frame that is holding the sentiment. I love the stamp set's that match with the punches! It makes it so easy to get everything to jive together, don't you think?
Any-who... Lastly I used my Square Lattice Embossing Folder with my Big Shot to emboss the whole thing with the exception of the strip across, which has no embossing to bring focus to the 2 bouquets, the sentiment in the middle, and flower petals on each end.
oh, I colored the frame with my Stampin' Write markers so each item was detailed with it's own color. frame is bravo burgundy, flowers are Regal Rose, and leaves and stems are Pear Pizzazz.
And to position the flowers perfectly with the different colors, I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig, which is used for 2 way stamping. (I made a video with instructions on how to use your Stamp-a-ma-jig, it's on You Tube if you are interested in learning) ")
So, there you have it! I would also like to announce that I will be displaying my Upline's cards on the Fancie Kats Gallery. An Upline is the person who signed me up for Stampin' Up! as a Demonstrator. I'm here downline. Once I have my team gathered and growing, I will be someone's Upline. Oh yeah, let me know if you would like to be on my Stampin' Up! team. You can join as a Demonstrator to either supplement your addiction / hobby with a big discount or you can do it to earn income. Whatever your goals or motivations are, I will support and encourage them all the way! Let me know if you are interested!
Until next time folks. Take care of yourself.... and each other!
Feel free to leave a comment on this project. Remember if you are kind enough to add yourself as a follower on my blog, I will do the same for you as well. Please just let me know your website.
God Bless you and thanks for stopping by!!
Inky Hugs
~Shawnie Bartron
Remember, if you’re not covered in ink, you’re not stampin'!
Visit my online Stampin' Up! store 24-7. Click on "Shop Now" http://Shawnie.StampinUp.net
Friday, May 13, 2011
Heartfelt Thanks
I like the colors in this card, they are my current favorite: Rich Razzleberry and Melon Mambo. I say current because my favorites change from day to day.
Weather has been so nice here lately, I wanted this card to have a bit of a tropical feel. Stamp Set's used are Greenhouse Garden and Hodgepodge Happiness (note the hodgepodge hardware I used on the sentiment?) I also used the Designer Label Punch to punch out the shape. I love the matching stamp set's / punches! They go together like..... Unicorns and Glitter! (any idea what commercial I got that off of?! )
God Bless you and thanks for stopping by!!
Inky Hugs
~Shawnie Bartron
Remember, if you’re not covered in ink, you’re not stampin'!
Visit my online Stampin' Up! store 24-7. Click on "Shop Now" http://Shawnie.StampinUp.net
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
GreenHouse Garden - Also recognized Blog Find of the day for May 13!
Good Morning Stampers! Wow! What a beautiful morning God has blessed us with! The sun is shining, there's no wind, and it's expected to be up in the 80's today! In one of the fields beside us, I think they are growing peas, there are a bunch of quail running around in the field pecking at the seads that are on top of the ground that didn't get planted. Hey, everyone's gotta eat, right? ")
I thought today would be the perfect time to share 2 cards with you that I made just the other day. They are as bright & cheerful as the day is starting. I got hit with some Mojo and have been totally inspired so I've been in such a mad rush to make cards as I don't want the inspiration to go unwasted, I didn't even want to stop long enough to take pictures, transfer them to the laptop, and upload them to the website. Anyway these two cards are made using the Greenhouse Garden stamp set and the vintage wallpaper embossing folder from Stampin' Up!
Feel free to leave a comment on this project. Remember if you are kind enough to add yourself as a follower on my blog, I will do the same for you as well. Please just let me know your website.
God Bless you and thanks for stopping by!!
Inky Hugs
~Shawnie Bartron
Remember, if you’re not covered in ink, you’re not stampin'!
Visit my online Stampin' Up! store 24-7. Click on "Shop Now" http://Shawnie.StampinUp.net
Friday, May 6, 2011
Versatile Blogger Award!
I am so excited! I won my second blog award from Julie at Precious Memories by Julie. Thank you Julie for thinking of me! I also want to thank all my followers and everyone that has left me such wonderful comments.


I am supposed to tell you 8 things about myself so here goes:
1. I am a Christian / a sinner saved by the grace of God.
2. I am happily married and have been for almost 18 years!
3. I have 3 great kids and 2 1/2 of the most beautiful grandbabies you would ever want to see!
4. I am medically "retired". I was a Supervisor for a large call center for the last 11 years until I got hurt at work.
5. I am a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.
6. I have an incurable addiction to Nutella on toast. It's chocolaty goodness get's me in trouble every time! It's like a truffle on toast!
7. I have a hard time accepting compliments. I would rather give them than receive them.
8. I type 75 words per minute
I hope that tells you a little bit about myself. Now I have to pick 10 blogs to give this award to. These are blogs I visit for inspiration. These are in no particular order so just because they are further down on the list doesn't mean they inspire me less:)

2) Aly Stamps
Blessings & Inky Hugs!
Thanks!
Shawnie Bartron
YOUR Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and Creative Coach
My Website http://CardsByShawnie.com & http://www.CardsByShawnie.blogspot.com
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It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived.
- Helen Walton
Swirls
Hey there! This card is basic, but still has a lot goin' on.
Items used to make this card:
- Stamp Set - Elements of Style
- Punch - Scallop Border
- Punch - Scallop Corner
- Embosslits Beautiful Wings
- Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder
- Square Latice Embossing Folder
- Ribbon
- Bling
I look forward to seeing your comments!
God Bless you and thanks for stopping by!!
Inky Hugs
~Shawnie Bartron
Remember, if you're not covered in ink, you're not stampin'!
Visit my online Stampin' Up! store 24-7. Click on "Shop Now" http://Shawnie.StampinUp.net
From the Heart
I love Paisley! Here is a Thank You card.
Goodies used to make this card:
- Stamp Set - All Year Cheer
- Perfect Paisley Embossing Folder
- Flower Brad
- Hemp Twine
- Large Eyelet
- Paisley Nesties
- Circle Punch
- Itty Bitty Shapes Punch
- Specialty Paper & Ribbon
I look forward to seeing your comments!
God Bless you and thanks for stopping by!!
Inky Hugs
~Shawnie Bartron
Remember, if you're not covered in ink, you're not stampin'!
Visit my online Stampin' Up! store 24-7. Click on "Shop Now" http://Shawnie.StampinUp.net
Priceless
New announcement --- This card was recognized/featured on Kelly's Blog Finds of the Day!!! on May 9th. Please be sure to visit her website to see other blogs with projects she recommends!
Good afternoon! I hope the weather where you are is as warm, sunny, & and cheerful as it is here! Bill & I had Bug, our grand baby over for a few days and I've been crafting here and there when I can. It's been so long since we've had him over I couldn't tear myself away from him but he's taking a nap right now so I"m taking advantage of the moment!
Good afternoon! I hope the weather where you are is as warm, sunny, & and cheerful as it is here! Bill & I had Bug, our grand baby over for a few days and I've been crafting here and there when I can. It's been so long since we've had him over I couldn't tear myself away from him but he's taking a nap right now so I"m taking advantage of the moment!
Ingredients for making this card:
- Stamp Set - Priceless
- Punch - Decorative Label
- Embossing Folder - Elegant Lines
- Embossing Powder - Iridescent
- Seam Binding
I look forward to seeing your comments!
God Bless you and thanks for stopping by!!
Inky Hugs
~Shawnie Bartron
Remember, if you're not covered in ink, you're not stampin'!
Visit my online Stampin' Up! store 24-7. Click on "Shop Now" http://Shawnie.StampinUp.net
Saturday, April 30, 2011
April Showers
I made a few cards like this for a group swap I participated in.
Goodies used to make these cards:
- Stamp Set – And Everything Nice
- Die – Movers & Shapers Curly Label
- Punch – Curly Label Extra Large
- Punch – Decorative Label
- Crystal Effects
- Aqua Painter
- Paper Piercing Tool
- Punch – Photo Corner
I look forward to seeing your comments!
God Bless you and thanks for stopping by!!
Inky Hugs
~Shawnie Bartron
Remember, if you're not covered in ink, you're not stampin'!
Visit my online Stampin' Up! store 24-7. Click on "Shop Now" http://Shawnie.StampinUp.net
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