Spirelli Technique

Did you have a Spirograph when you were younger?  I LOVED my spirograph!  The cool lines and designs you could make.....ahhhhh......
Well, wouldn't you know, there's a technique out there called Spirelli and that's just what it reminds me of!  Once I started making the little spirals, I couldn't stop!  Just wait....you'll be addicted to them, too!
First off, let me show you the examples:

How fun is that??!!  I used a scallop circle punch and Baker's Twine.  Any size scallop circle will work and just pick your twine of choice!
Then, it's off to the races and for being so tired last night, I really got a burst of energy when the creative juices and Pinterest searching began!  Here are some of the samples I made:

Daydream Medallions, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White

Whisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant, Daydream Medallions, Basic Pearl Jewels, Scallop Oval and Circle Punches

 Those were the first two I made because (of course) I had Wisteria Wonder Baker's Twine!  :)
Then, I got a little creative and tried the technique with Linen Thread....can you say YES??!!

Love it!  Because I will be using the Print Poetry DSP Stack with my April Stamp Clubbers to make this card and technique, I love the look from the Linen Thread!  What do you think?

Thanks for stopping by!

-Denise

Hostess Code

Have you heard about the new tool from Stampin' Up!?  They have now added a Hostess Code for all workshop orders!  YAY!!!  This means when you host a workshop, your friends and families near and far can order through me online and link it to your workshop order!  You will get to earn greater benefits because their orders will combine with the traditional gathered orders.  I am so excited for this!  Best of all, those online orders will be shipped directly to the person ordering!  You do not have to worry about getting the order to them when yours arrives to you!
Online orders can be current items in the catalogs, clearance rack items, and digital downloads!  EVERYTHING is included! :)
So, to jump start the celebration of the HOSTESS CODE....I am placing a workshop order this week!  If you would like to order and link it to my workshop, please use the code HJ9X43KM.  I will close this order at 9PM on Tuesday (3/26) at 9PM.  ANYONE can take advantage of this!  Also, if you place an order you'll get a little goodie from me! :)

Take advantage of all the new items and clearance items available!

Go to my online store at www.deniseknowles.stampinup.net to place your order today!!

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Tell your friends!!

-Denise

Waiting at the airport.......

New from the week:  Wednesday evening........Congratulations to my dad for 33 years working for the same company!  He is finally retiring and ready to create havoc at home for my mom! :).
Tyler, leah, and I are waiting at the Charlotte Airport for our flight to Cleveland to help Papa celebrate!  I wanted to share a few pics of our wait.....
Friday.....My dad's party was last night!  What a fun time for him and all of us! :)  It was so nice to hear how valuable he has been for the company.  My dad has always been my hero!  It's nice to know others think so highly of him, too!  This coming week is his last week of work....:)
I will be posting pictures when I am back at home. 
Thanks for stopping by!  Back on track this week!!

-Denise

Quilt Card

Do you love the look of quilting?  Well, this card is just for you!  When I was home in Ohio over Christmas, my I was able to meet up with some of my good friends/downline/sideline for a shoebox swap--did I
mention it was in the middle of a blizzard???  That story is for another time!  Cindy brought this beautiful card for us to make.

I ALWAYS love Cindy's cards!  :)  We decided to use supplies from the Holiday Catalog.
So, since we are now on to the Spring Catalog and Sale-A-Bration, I tweaked the card a bit and came up with this one (notice the color choice :))

I used Sycamore Street DSP, and the "never before seen" stamp from the January 25th Anniversary stamp set called Best of Birthdays.  Both items can be found here at my website and online ordering hot spot!
After making the card above, I saw sitting on my table, the Ribbon and Button pack that coordinates with Sycamore Street DSP.  I HAD to use them!!  So, I came up with this creation.

This month for my stamp clubs we will be venturing into the "quilting world" by way of paper and punches!  Contact me if you'd like directions, or better yet, if you're in NC.....stop by this Thursday night or Saturday morning!  I'd love for you to join me!
Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stampin'!
-Denise