Winking Santa Owl 2011

Do you recall the Stampin' Up! Winking Santa Owl that I designed with the Owl Builder Punch in the fall of 2010 (click here to see it)?  That card has been the most viewed card of any others that I have designed.  Thus, I decided to make a Winking Santa Owl for 2011.  Here it is:

This year I decided not to use the typical red and white colors.  Instead, I used primarily Pacific Point and Wild Wasabi.

The Wild Wasabi background features the Stampin' Up! Northern Flurry Embossing Folder and the Whisper White cardstock features the new Stampin' Up! Snow Burst Embossing Folder.

I designed the tree branches upon which the Santa Owl rests, and I embellished them with the new Stampin' Up! Dazzling Details.  The white part of Santa's hat anchors the new Stampin' Up! Mica Flakes.  The Santa Owl is winking, as he was last year, because although the sentiment says, "He's gonna find out whooooose naughty or nice!", Santa will always fill up our hanging, bright stockings and place our desired gifts under the tall,  blinking Christmas tree!  Actually, the sentiment was made using My Digital Studio (MDS).  I love MDS!  Do you own it?  If not, purchase it here.

Lastly, the ribbon that flows behind the sentiment is a retired Pacific Point Striped Poly Ribbon.  (The bumps from the embossed snowflakes gives the ribbon a raised look in spots.)   Other Stampin' Up! products used are the Scallop Edge Border Punch and Olive Fine Supernova and Black Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter.  

I hope you enjoy the card as much as I enjoyed making it!

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God's Blessings!

Guneaux Designs by Beverly Polen

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator in FL

Stampin' Up! Holly Berry, Bells & Boughs

Although Thanksgiving has yet to pass, it's difficult for me to not make Stampin' Up! Christmas cards, especially since I'm thoroughly enjoying using the Stampin' Up! Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP), physically and digitally.  Here's a Diamond Fold Card using the DSP and the Stampin' Up! Bells & Boughs stamp set.

The card base is made with Stampin' Up! Real Red Cardstock, and layered with Soft Suede Cardstock and the Holly Berry DSP.

The diamond portion of the card is layered with Garden Green and Soft Suede Cardstock and one of the designs of the DSP.  The bells stamp from the Bells & Boughs stamp set was covered with various Stampin' Up! Write Markers and stamped on Whisper White Cardstock.  They were cut out and adhered to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals.  I made the "Ring the Bells of Christmas" sentiment with My Digital Studio. 

The inside of the card features the Holly Berry DSP as well.  The sentiments are from the Stampin' Up! Come to Bethlehem stamp set.

Purchase the products used for this project by clicking on the links, which will take you directly to the product on line, or click here.

God's Blessings!

Guneaux Designs by Beverly Polen

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator in FL

Stampin' Up! Hostess-Only Savor the Season Ensemble

Look at this exclusive hostess-only digital ensemble that you can get with hostess dollars if you host a qualifying, private Stampin' Up! Party or by placing an online order of $150 US!  It's the hostess-only Savor the Season Ensemble Content CD that is available through December 31 only.  This ensemble is perfect for making holiday projects and gifts!

This exclusive hostess ensemble is priced at only $16 US hostess dollars. It’s a great value, and it means you will still have hostess dollars left over to spend on all the products you’ve been eyeing in the catalog. 


You need to hurry though, as this ensemble is only available until December 31. After that, those lovely punches that make the bows and the darling treat boxes are going to go away. So contact me today to find out more details on earning this fantastic ensemble.  You are going to be the talk of the town with a Christmas party table spread that looks something like this:

Email (beverlypolen@guneauxdesigns.com) or call (941-531-4513) me to get your party scheduled. 

God's Blessings!

Guneaux Designs by Beverly Polen

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator in FL

Zentangle - Maple Leaf

I think the fall time of the year is so beautiful, and I don't get to experience the beautiful transformation of trees while living in Florida.  To create my own feel of the fall, I made a leaf in Zentangle® patterns and created this greeting card with the leaf.   (CHECK OUT MY NEW WEBSITE:  STAMPINGWITHGUNEAUXDESIGNS.COM)

I used eight different, official Zentangle® patterns on the leaf.  The fun of zentangling is that you can create your own patterns if desired; however, I choose official  patterns.

For some history about Zentangle®, it is a new form of art created by Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts.  Because I am not a Certified Zentangle® Teacher, I prefer not to attempt to teach how to zentangle.  However, you can learn more about this new art on Maria and Rick's website, http://www.zentangle.com. 

As for the Stampin' Up! products used for the card, they are: 

Cardstock:  Cajun Craze, More Mustard, So Saffron, and Whisper White

Ink:  So Saffron, More Mustard, Rose Red, and Cajun Craze

Accessories:  Square Lattice Embossing Folder

 

To purchase Stampin' Up! products, click here or on the links above.   Hope you enjoy the card!

God's Blessings!

Guneaux Designs by Beverly Polen

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator in FL
guneauxdesignsbybeverlypolen.stampinup.net
beverlypolen@guneauxdesigns.com

USA Veterans Day

May we be grateful for the military men and women who gave their lives while exhibiting such courage in bravely protecting our freedom.  May God richly bless the families who lost a precious loved one in any war/conflict.

God's Blessings

Guneaux Designs by Beverly Polen

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator in FL
gunneauxdesignsbybeverlypolen.stampinup.net
beverlypolen@guneauxdesigns.com