Blogger's Challenge #127: Alter It!

This was supposed to be my inspiration for my Blogger's Challenge this week: I had it all figured out. I got out my Pop-Up Christmas tree die out and cut away using my Big Shot. I even put the tallest piece in before I made the tree...it fit. Until, I finished the tree. I forgot about the base!

So, I put my tree into this container I bought a year or two ago for something at school. I have NO idea what to call this...other than simply "Cute Christmas Decoration!"


Be sure to check out what the other Blogger Challenge players altered this week! I'm going to right away...(I always wait to see theirs until I finish mine!!! I don't want to accidently copy them!) Happy day..remember to check out my website for the Stampin' Up! Holiday Extravaganza Sale!!!!! www.lisabohler.stampinup.net

Holiday Extravaganza!!!

Oh my! You need to see the sale prices that are good from now until November 30th with Stampin' Up!!! Incredible sales! Email me or call me or shop online at my website right away!

Product Offering:

Item	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
120280	Framed with Love Bundle Framed with Love stamp set Full Heart punch	$43.90	$21.95
120281	Thank You Kindly Bundle Thank You Kindly stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$29.90	$14.95
120976	Thank You Kindly Bundle (French) Tous mes remerciements stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$29.90	$14.95
120282	Animal Crackers Bundle Animal Crackers stamp set Star Designer brads	$25.90	$12.95
120283	Corduroy Button Bundle Kraft Corduroy buttons Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons Summer Sun Corduroy buttons Basic Gray Corduroy buttons Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$49.75	$24.88
120284	Game Night Bundle Card Games stamp set Game Night stamp set	$40.90	$20.45
120285	Four Square Bundle Four Square stamp set Scallop Square punch	$30.90	$15.45
120286	Heart to Heart Bundle Love You Much stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120310	Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish) Te Quiero Mucho stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120311	Heart to Heart Bundle (French) J't'aime beaucoup stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120287	Chipboard Letter Bundle On Board Timeless Type On Board Loads of Letters	$25.90	$12.95
120288	Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon	$17.90	$10.74
120289	Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle* Best Wishes & More stamp set Eight Great Greetings stamp set On a Pedestal stamp set Earth Elements Stampin' Spots Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Flower Designer brads	$127.70	$76.62
120290	Build-A-Brad Bundle Calendar Alphabet stamp set Pewter Build-A-Brad Antique Brass Build-A-Brad	$40.85	$24.51
120291	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle Enjoy Every Moment stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$43.85	$26.31
120312	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French) Profiter de chaque instant stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$43.85	$26.31
120292	Cheep Talk Bundle Cheep Talk stamp set Note cards Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons	$42.85	$25.71
120293	Sock Monkey Bundle Sock Monkey stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$58.85	$35.31
120313	Sock Monkey Bundle (French) Sing-chaussette stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$58.85	$35.31
120294	Alphabet Bundle Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set Lovely Letters stamp set	$87.90	$52.74
120295	Simply Said Bundle Simply Said stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$52.85	$31.71
120314	Simply Said Bundle (French) Amitié stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$52.85	$31.71
120296	On Board Bundle On Board So Tweet On Board Batch of Blooms On Board Essentials	$42.85	$25.71
120927	Christmas Décor Bundle #1 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120298	Christmas Décor Bundle #2 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120299	Christmas Décor Bundle #3 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120300	For All You Do Bundle For All You Do stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120315	For All You Do Bundle (French) Merci pour tout stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120316	For All You Do Bundle (Spanish) Por todo lo que haces stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120301	Striped Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$47.73	$33.41
120302	Bling Bundle Sticky Pages Sticky Cuts Sweet Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter	$43.80	$30.66
120303	Fresh-Cut Bundle Fresh Cuts stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$37.85	$26.50
120317	Fresh-Cut Bundle (French) Fraicheur exuise stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$37.85	$26.50
120304	Pendant Note Bundle Pendant Park stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120318	Pendant Note Bundle (French) Adorable parc stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120319	Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish) Un dia en el parque stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120305	Sporting Bundle #1 Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
120306	Sporting Bundle #2 Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
120307	Sporting Bundle #3 Large Black Sporting Décor Elements Black Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
114864	Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114863	Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
112534	5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$7.95	$5.57
112533	5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$6.95	$4.87
112081	Scallop Square punch	$15.95	$11.17
113693	Full Heart punch	$15.95	$11.17
113694	Heart to Heart punch	$15.95	$11.17
112091	Scallop Edge punch	$15.95	$11.17
112571	Circle Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
112579	Flower Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
112572	Star Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
114785	Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114786	Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$69.95	$48.97
114791	Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114792	Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$64.95	$45.47

*This bundle is only available while supplies last.

Blogger's Challenge #126: Giving Thanks!

I didn't make a traditional fall-looking card this week. I was inspired by this card by Debbie Olson. I put my own spin on it for a Thank You card and came up with this:



I began with the Damask image from Friends 24-7 and Very Vanilla Craft Ink. Then, I ran it through my Big Shot and added the Pattern texture. I highlighted the texture with my Elegant Eggplant ink pad. Lots of distressing later plus adding ribbon and my background was complete!

Be sure to be thankful this week and also I would thank you to check out what the other BC players came up with!

Blogger's Challenge #125 Happy Fall Y'all!

Our challenge for this week was to create a fall card with the theme, Happy Fall Y'all! I brought out a stamp set from the dormant list (available to purchase but not shown in any catalog) called Branch Out. I just had to have this set last year and I'm so glad I got it!

I stamped the tree in Chocolate Chip on Naturals Ivory cardstock. Then using the leaf stamp from the set, I used Old Olive, Ruby Red, Really Rust, More Mustard and Pumpkin Pie to add the fall leaves on the trees and the ground.

I saw this layout on a recent blog but didn't keep who had done the layout originally so please let me know if you do!!! I used More Mustard, Ruby Red and Pumpkin Pie strips of cardstock to layer the border on the side. Adds lots of texture!

Please make your own fall card today and check out what the other BC members "fell" for this week!

Blogger's Challenge #124: Technique Time!

Our challenge today was to feature a technique. I love to heat emboss and this is a fun way to do that!

First, decide on your background image. I used Bella Toile background stamp in Dusty Durango. I allowed that to dry and then used my embossing buddy over it. Then, using a Versamark pad and Clear Embossing powder, I stamped and embossed the Medallion stamp right over the first image. This allows you to "protect" parts of the background image with another image. Then, I sponged all over the Medallion image with Soft Suede and a Sponge Dauber.

Try your hand at this technique and also check out what techniques the other Blogger's Challenge members were trying out this week!

Blogger's Challenge #123: Happy Halloween!

Our challenge this week was anything Halloween! I combined the Monday Technostamper challenge as I had this card done on Sunday but it wasn't just right. So it sat on my desk all week until I added the sentiment with the double layer of the Modern Label Punch. I'm running late this morning, so I'll let my card explain itself. MJ's sketch also follows! Check out the other challenge players!!!

Blogger's Challenge # 122: NO LAYERS!

This is always so HARD for me! When I first began stamping, I never added layers. Now that I have for years, it's hard to go back to that! I need some dimension!



I began by taking the new Ornament punch and making my own stencil with it. Then, I sponged the ornaments with Ruby Red and Old Olive ink onto the Kraft cardstock. I used my Paper-Piercing tool (now available without the kit for only $3.50!!!) and made tiny holes to hold my Silver Elastic Cord (my dimension!) I stamped the sentiment from Heard From the Heart but it wasn't quite complete. I used the Corner Rounder punch to round each corner and then sponged away all around the edge to frame the card.

Please take some time to see what the other players in this challenge were up to! You will not be disappointed!!!

Blogger's Challenge #121: Alter it!

This may be the fastest and cheapest project ever posted on the internet!

I saved this Crystal Light container this summer and just knew it would come in handy during an alter it challenge. When looking at it today and thinking about the upcoming holidays, an idea was born. This one:



I took a piece of the flocked Christmas Cocoa specialty Designer Series paper and wrapped it around the container. Then, I spent about 5-10 minutes on my Digital Studio and designed my Curly Label tag. I cut it out and attached it with the Whisper White Satin ribbon. I cut a slot in the lid and now I've got a way to put some coins aside for Christmas splurging!

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #92

I made this card for our God-daughter who is celebrating her birthday today! Happy Birthday, SB!

I don't know why my copy of the sketch is so small but it is...maybe if you go to MJ's site, you'll see a regular size sketch!

I've been trying to keep my blog posts shorter. If you want more details on any card, please contact me and I'd be glad to help you out!

Have a GREAT day!

Blogger's Challenge #120: Sketch Challenge

I liked this sketch that our list mom Lisa gave us:

I was mostly inspired by my new stamp set Extreme Elements and started with the background. I wanted something kind of funky to go with it, so I added the Taken with Teal piece after running it through my crimper a bunch and then added the ribbon and shredded the ends! I also wanted to use the Sweet Cups from the Holiday mini catalog. Fun with glitter, isn't it?

I'm off to school! Be sure to see what the other players did and PLEASE...play along with us!!!

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #91

Here's the sketch for the week:


And here's my take on it! I used the same technique that I did with my blogger's Challenge. I'll show you what it is at your workshop or class....hint hint!

Have a super day!

Blogger's Challenge #119: LOVE!!!

Well, anyone who knows me, knows how much I LOVE my dear husband, Steve. We didn't meet until I was 29 and after a short time of dating (less than a month) we were engaged! Our anniversary isn't until November but for once, I'll be prepared and have my card done!


I was inspired by a card from the latest Stampin' Success, a magazine printed by Stampin' Up! for SU demonstrators. The triple panel layout idea came from a blog (sorry...I can't recall which one!) The idea was to use the new Platinum shimmer paint! Want to learn how to do this? I'll show you at a workshop or a class!!! Call or email me to book one right away!

Have a wonderful Saturday!

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #89

Well, I accomplished my first project in My Digital Studio and completed the Technostamper Challenge. I have a LOT to learn in MDS but this card took my 15 minutes, max, and it was my first project ever. I did everything from a blank layout. It's really fairly easy to learn. Here's what I did:


I've got to figure out how to make the layer square but not too terrible for my first try ever!!!

Thanks for looking and hope that you take time to check out the other "real" cards!!! I promise that I won't be making every project digital. I'd miss my cardstock WAY too much!!!!

Blogger's Challenge #118: Designer Series Paper

Good day!

I have TWO cards to share for this challenge! Our challenge was to feature DSP or Designer Series Paper. I just LOVE our DSP from Stampin' Up! The first card uses Cottage Wall. It's been a really popular choice for everyone! Don't you just love these colors? I don't wear purple but I love to stamp with it!


My second card features Nouveau Chic. How about these colors together? I just LOVE Basic Gray! Then match it up with Basic Black, Sage Shadow, and Apricot Appeal and what a winning combination!



I'm at a retreat for church worker wives. I am a church worker but I'm married to a pastor so this should be a good event! I want to thank the First English, Eldred MN and the Our Savior's, Crookston congregations for paying my way to make it possible for me to attend!

Have a GREAT day!

Card Recipes:
Friends Card:

Stamp sets: Friends 24-7
Cardstock/Ink Colors: Old Olive, Orchid Opulence, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White
DSP: Cottage Wall
Other: Big Shot, Floral Fusion Sizzlets Die, Matchbox Bigz XL Die, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Whisper White Craft Ink Pad, Sponge Dauber, Rich Razzleberry 1/2" Polka Dot Ribbon (Reversed), SNAIL adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals

"C" Monogram Card:

Stamp Set: Monogram Sweet, Framed with Love
Cardstock/Ink Colors: Basic Gray, Sage Shadow, Whisper White
DSP: Nouveau Chic
Other: Big Shot, Lots of Tags Sizzlets Die, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Eyelet Border Punch

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #88

Well, at first I didn't know what to do with this challenge. Then, looking through some card samples that I keep around here, I got this brainstorm to run a portion of the card through the Big Shot and use a Texturz plate...the rest came quite easily after that!

Here's the sketch:


Thanks for looking and play along...and post it on MJ's blog!

Card Recipe:
Stamp set: Lovely as a Tree, On Your Birthday
Colors: More Mustard, Ruby Red, Pumpkin Pie, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White
DSP: Autumn Tradition
Other: Circle Scissors Plus, Sponge Daubers, Big Shot, Texturz Plate (I can't remember which one and where's my catalog?), Stampin' Dimensionals, More Mustard Brads, Sanding block, SNAIL

Stamp Camp!

You are invited to participate in a Stamp Camp with me at the Crookston Public Library on Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 starting at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The cost is only $10! You will be making the projects shown in the picture! Contact me right away to save your spot!

bohler@gra.midco.net or 218-281-1744 or 218-289-0025

Blogger's Challenge #117: Color Combo!

No, I know it's not Friday. I am behind on my posting! But I finished it yesterday and finally am ready to post today!

I am not giving a lot of details as I want to surprise the gals that attend the workshop that I'm having tomorrow! I will tell you that the color combo was Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Chocolate, and a neutral of our choice.

Please check out what the other players did for this challenge and play along, too!

Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #87

With school starting last week, I opted out of this challenge last week! So sorry! With one successful week of school under my belt and this great sketch, I couldn't resist this week!

I am also trying to work on a Christmas swap so I brought out a brand new set from the Holiday Mini Catalog called Holy Family. I think I own every one of the stamp sets that SU has had with the nativity and couldn't resist the beautiful lines of this image.

I chose to do the spotlighting tech. It's a great way to add color without having to color an large image such as this one.



Have a great Monday!

Card Recipe:
Stamp set: Holy Family
Cardstock/Ink colors: Brushed Gold, Real Red, Whisper White
DSP: Christmas Cocoa Specialty
Other: Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Aqua Painter, 1" circle Punch, Sponge Dauber, Staz-On Ink, 5/8" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, SNAIL adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals

Blogger's Challenge #116: Thinking of You!

Our theme this week was Thinking of You. I made this card by embossing the butterfly and flower images using my versamark pad and white embossing powder. Then, I used the reinker splash technique to add the various colors of blue. With that tech, you spray the entire piece with water and drop small amounts of reinker onto the wet surface. It's unpredictable as you don't know where that water will take the color but what an adventure!



Thanks for looking and be sure to check out what the other members did while Thinking of You!

Card Recipe:
Stamp Sets: For All You Do
Cardstock/Ink Colors: Shimmery White, Night of Navy, Brocade Blue, Bliss Blue
Other: Big Shot, Perfect Details Texturz Plates, Movers and Shakers XL Bigz Die, Curly Label Punch, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, SNAIL adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals

Blogger's Challenge #115: Oh Baby!

I actually am CASing myself for this challenge! I made this same card using the Parisian Breeze DSP but when it retired, I updated and made the exact same card using the Cottage Wall DSP.

I'm keeping this one short. Use the link on the sidebar to see what the other blogger's challenge members were up to this week!!

Card Recipe:
Stamp Set: Circle Circus
Cardstock/Ink Colors: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Orchid Opulence
DSP: Cottage Wall
Other: Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Grosgrain ribbon, Build a Brad, Big Shot, SU Alphabet Simple Letters Bigz Die, SNAIL adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals