Stamp Time Somewhere

#tgifc352 Inspiration Challenge - Stampin' Up! Sweet Conversations

Hello and HAPPY FRIDAY!! Woot Woot!!! Are you excited for the weekend? Do you have any special plans? Do they involve stamping? Right now it looks like most of mine involves a wrestling meet, but hopefully I can stamp a little. It might be like 20 minutes here or there, but I'll take what I can get, know what I mean? As it is, I was so last minute on this week's TGIF Challenge, but I got it done! It's not super fancy, but I know I don't always have time to make super fancy. If you are in the same boat, maybe use my card today for some extra inspiration.... I mean, you can always "Pin for Later", right? LOL (story of my life)

(some of my friend's cards are fancier. You can check them out after you read all about mine by clicking on the challenge image-lol)

 Ok, right to the point because I want to put some finishing touches on an upcoming Create With Us tutorial we have coming out soon...it's all about ideas using the fab Sale-A-Bration products and will be in my tutorial store...look for it soon.

 Okay, so obviously I went a little literal with the inspiration, right down to the colors!!! The awesome Sweet Conversations Stamp Set has the coolest watercolor look, plus line art so it was a perfect grab for today. 

 All in all, I think it's a pretty easy card to figure out. In case you were wondering about the heart background, here's how I did it - 

1. Ink the large watercolor heart with Fresh Freesia Ink and stamp it in a row along the bottom of your cardstock layer. Re-ink each time. I just eyeballed where to place them.
2. Repeat that first row, stamping the image on some scrap paper once, then on the cardstock, between the heart from the first row.
3. Do that again, but this time stamp it twice on the scrap paper.
4. Repeat until you're at the top, stamping one additional time on the scrap until you are at the top!

 I want to make it easy for you, so I am putting together my shopping list for the products that you will need to recreate the card exactly. This month's Host Code is XWJ2DK9K and I would totally appreciate you using it today when you place your order :)

 

Product List

Sweet Conversations Bundle (English)

[157624]

$42.25

Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad

[155611]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$8.25

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155613]

$8.75

Metallic Mesh Ribbon

[153550]

$8.00

Classic Matte Dots

[158146]

$7.00

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

'm grateful for you stopping by today! I would love to be able to help you with all your Stampin' Up! needs if you are in the US. Remember, when you order over $50 using the hostess code XWJ2DK9K, you can choose any of my PDF Tutorial Bundles for free along with earning your choice of awesome Sale-A-bration items, including this darling set. You can see the latest at the bottom of my post or see them all here in my Tutorial Store.

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope I was able to help inspire you to go create something today!

 Looking for tutorials? Check out the newest tutorial bundles from Create With Us International Tutorial Team and Stampin' Glam Squad!

 

OH!!! Check out my MYSTERY BOX SALE going on now too!!!!

Stampin' Fancy Friday - Birthday Challenge - Awesome Otters

 Hello! I sure do hope that you are having a good day! Thank you for taking time out of your day to come by and visit me for a few! That makes me happy! You know what else makes me happy? My card for this month's Fancy Friday post! It's so bright and cheery and used one of my favorite new Sale-A-Bration stamp sets - Awesome Otters!

 This set is just so stinkin' cute! There are three playful otter images, along with a cute little birthday hat and two sentiments, one of which was perfect for today's birthday card!

 I mean!!!! He's just adorable. After I colored him in with Stampin' Blends Markers, I created a little banner for him to hold. The fun Pattern Party Designer Series Paper created the perfect backdrop and color inspiration! I can hardly wait to give this to just the right person for their birthday! 

I'm grateful for you stopping by today! I would love to be able to help you with all your Stampin' Up! needs if you are in the US. Remember, when you order over $50 using the hostess code XWJ2DK9K, you can choose any of my PDF Tutorial Bundles for free along with earning your choice of awesome Sale-A-bration items, including this darling set. You can see the latest at the bottom of my post or see them all here in my Tutorial Store.

 

 

Product List

Awesome Otters Cling Stamp Set (English)

[158087]

$0.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$7.50

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$9.00

Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154878]

$9.00

Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154922]

$9.00

Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154906]

$9.00

Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154886]

$9.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141416]

$8.75

Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155668]

$8.75

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131199]

$8.75

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$8.75

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$8.75

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131197]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper

[155426]

$18.00

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

[155475]

$11.00

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

[158130]

$7.50

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

$32.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope I was able to help inspire you to go create something today!

 Looking for tutorials? Check out the newest tutorial bundles from Create With Us International Tutorial Team and Stampin' Glam Squad!

Check out my MYSTERY BOX SALE!!!

#tgifc351 Sketch Challenge Inspired by Rainbows?

 Hello and Happy Friday(or whatever day you might be checking in)! I am so happy that I was able to get a chance to play along with this week's sketch challenge. I've been in the craft room a lot this week and couldn't be much happier. In fact, I think my recent projects reflect that!

Ok, so I was a little scared of this one. Then I remembered that I really don't have to overthink EVERY challenge - LOL. It's OK to K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Sweetheart) I did use quite the mash-up here, but I think that it turned out just fine...

I only used one stamp, so I really wanted to mix things up with the strips and layers. To add some interest without it being too competitive for the other elements, I used a great sheet of Paper from the MUST HAVE In Good Taste Designer Series Papers. Then it was an embossed cardstock strip, more paper from the Sunshine & Rainbows FREE Sale-A-Bration Paper, and a cute die cut from the Brilliant Rainbows Dies! 

I'm grateful for you stopping by today! I would love to be able to help you with all your Stampin' Up! needs if you are in the US. Remember, when you order over $50 using the hostess code XWJ2DK9K, you can choose any of my PDF Tutorial Bundles for Free. You can see the latest at the bottom of my post, or see them all here in my Tutorial Store. You'll also be able to choose your free Sale-A-Bration items too!!! You do NOT want to miss out on this year's offerings.

Here are the products used in today's card.

 

 

Product List

Rainbow Of Happiness Bundle (English)

[157727]

$44.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Sunshine & Rainbows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[158126]

$0.00

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

[152494]

$21.00

Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153078]

$8.75

So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105118]

$8.75

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

$8.75

Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155776]

$8.75

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

[155475]

$11.00

Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[151193]

$6.00

Macrame 3 D Embossing Folder

[155435]

$9.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope I was able to help inspire you to go create something today!

 DID YOU SEE MY MYSTERY BOX POST YESTERDAY? CHECK IT OUT!!!!

MYSTERY BOX BLOWOUT!!!!

SO EXCITED TO SHARE THIS!!!

ALL BOXES ARE FULL OF RETIRED STAMPIN' UP PRODUCT AND BOXES ARE LOOSELY THEMED TO GIVE YOU THE BEST VALUE POSSIBLE!

 

AVAILABLE BOXES - 

BOX 1 - KID FUN - $100

BOX 2 - BOLD BLOOMS - $100

BOX 3 - PRETTY LITTLE WINGS - $75

BOX 4 - GRAPHIC PATTERNS FUN - $75

BOX 5 - HOLIDAY HAPPINESS - $75

BOX 6 - SWEET BLOOMS - $75

BOX 7 - BOLD BIRTHDAYS - $75

BOX 8 - SO SHINY - $150

BOX 9 - SPRING BLOOMS - $100

BOX 10 - SENTIMENT SUPER BOX - $150

(this one has TWELVE stamp sets PLUS all the ribbon, embellishments and papers!)

BOX 11 - HEARTS & HAPPINESS - $75

BOX 12 - ALL OCCASIONS! - $150 SOLD!!!

 

EMAIL ME to claim your boxes, and I will send you an invoice!!!!

Will update here as boxes are sold!

I am CERTAIN that these will go QUICKLY! Especially if you know how much value I've always put in Mystery Boxes ;)

*because of the DEEP discounts - all sales final

some boxes might have a few non SU items thrown in but aren't included in the approximate value, just happy surprises!

 

OSAT Blog Hop - Happiness Is - Stampin' Up! Rainbows!

Hello! Welcome back! I sure hope that you are having a good day. I am really happy that I made HAPPY projects for today, being as that our schools went on a "5 day pause" due to high Covid cases and lack of staffing. I am just REALLY hoping that it's only 5 days. Hopefully if you need some cheering up today or need an idea for someone who needs cheering up my projects for today's OSAT Blog Hop can help!

 

 When I saw the new Stampin' Up! January-July Stampin' Up! catalog, one page of products really jumped out at me and instantly made me smile and say, "OMG I NEED that!!!!" That page featured the wonderful Rainbow of Happiness Bundle!!! I LOVED the color combos used in the catalog samples, and I LOVED the bright and fun color combo that was used in the Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper that you can earn for free during Sale-A-Bration, but I also KNEW I would LOVE these rainbows with almost ANY color combo. A fun one that came to mind was the bright colors in the What A Year Memories & More Card Pack in the Annual Catalog. These gems are kind of hiding in the back, but they truly are a gem. Take a peek how I combined them for today projects!

 I took the colors for the background rainbows straight from the printed "HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY" card which I trimmed down a bit. I know it looks a little complicated, but with the awesome Brilliant Rainbow Dies I just cut two full rainbows from each color, then randomly pieced them together on the card front. Then I found this other card in the pack.....

 I knew if I trimmed it down just a bit it would be perfect for the front of a new Sweet Little Boxes box. I stamped the sentiment in Versamark and embossed it with White Embossing Powder on Evening Evergreen Cardstock then cut it with one of the label pieces in the die set and trimmed the top rainbow piece off. I added a little sparkle to both pieces by brushing some Wink of Stella over all the clouds, it's a nice little touch!

XWJ2DK9K

 Thank you so much for stopping by today. I will link all of the products that you will need to recreate these projects below for you. I truly appreciate your visiting and your business. 

 Please take a few minutes to enjoy the rest of the projects on today's hop. 

 

 I would love to be able to help you with all your Stampin' Up! needs if you are in the US. Remember, when you order over $50 using the hostess code XWJ2DK9K, you can choose any of my PDF Tutorial Bundles for Free. You can see the latest at the bottom of my post, or see them all here in my Tutorial Store.

 You will of course also be able to choose your FREE Sale-A-Bration gifts - you will NOT want to miss out them!

 

Product List

Rainbow Of Happiness Bundle (English)

[157727]

$44.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

What A Year Memories & More Card Pack

[155662]

$10.00

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

$8.75

Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155710]

$8.75

Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock

[153077]

$8.75

Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155574]

$8.75

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

1/4" Bumblebee Gingham Trim

[153658]

$7.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Sweet Little Boxes

[157628]

$10.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$60.00

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope I was able to help inspire you to go create something today!

JUST ADDED - Stamping Mystery Boxes!!!! Get yours today before they sell out!

#tgifc350 Color Challenge - Stampin' Up! Rainbow of Happiness - and an AWESOME ANNOUNCEMENT!

 Hello! Happy Friday to you! Are you ready for the weekend? I know I am. My kids even had a short school week, but I am definitely ready. I can't think of a better way to start off the creative new year then with a great TGIF Color Challenge!

 I instantly fell in love with this color combo! I totally plan on keeping it as a favorite in my create notebook. The first idea that came to mind was using the adorable new (and quite possibly my favorite in the new catalog) bundle - Rainbow of Happiness! Don't be surprised to see it a lot over the next few months. I'm totally crossing my fingers that it stays around in the next Annual Catalog.

 Even though I didn't use it, this suite also has a COORDINATING 6"x6" Designer Series Paper Pack as a FREE SALE-A-BRATION item!!!! It's SOOOO cute! I'll link it below for you, just in case you want to choose it as your free item!

 Because the die cuts four rainbow pieces at a time, I was able to make a set of cards instead of just one, so why not?  I paired the Night of Navy, Blushing Bride, and Gold Metallic 6"x6" Paper with the Crumb Cake base, and they came together really quickly!

 I'm going to list all of the supplies below, but before I do that I wanted to let you know about a SUPER EXCITING OPPORTUNITY!

 Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be a designer on the TGIF Design Team?!?!? Well, for this week's challenge, we are opening up voting on your submissions and the winner will have the opportunity to be a guest designer for an upcoming challenge!!!! HOW FUN IS THAT? Make sure that you stop by the TGIF Challenges Blog and link up your submission!

 Alright - here is a list of all the supplies that I used on today's cards. Don't forget that SALE-A-BRATION has officially started, so you now have the opportunity to earn free limited time stamp sets and Designer Series Papers.

 

 

Product List

Rainbow Of Happiness Bundle (English)

[157727]

$44.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131198]

$8.75

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$8.75

Gold & Rose Gold 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Metallic Specialty Paper

[156844]

$5.00

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

[158130]

$7.50

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Stitched With Whimsy Dies

[155314]

$29.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Sunshine & Rainbows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[158126]

$0.00

I'm grateful for you stopping by today! I would love to be able to help you with all your Stampin' Up! needs if you are in the US. Remember, when you order over $50 using the hostess code VZW3R6W2, you can choose any of my PDF Tutorial Bundles for Free. You can see the latest at the bottom of my post, or see them all here in my Tutorial Store

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope I was able to help inspire you to go create something today!

 Check the latest Create With Us, International Design Team Tutorial Bundles!

#tgifc349 Theme Challenge - Closure

 Holy COW!!! I just looked at the last time I posted - and it's been almost two months! I am not sure that's happened in the entire time I've had this blog. Maybe one other time - MAYBE. So sooooooo sorry, life has kind of picked me up and dragged me by the tail the last few months, and I'm working my way back, baby steps at a time. I'm happy to be able to share a new card with you for this week's TGIF Challenge!

(visit the TGIF Blog by clicking on the photo above)

 I decided to play with the cute images from this month's Paper Pumpkin Kit, Lots of Pun. The images and sentiments are just so adorable! I love so many of the stamp sets that come in the Paper Pumpkin kits, but this might be one of my favorites.

 The "closure" piece on this card is fairly simple, the Pool Party strip that the sentiment is on is folded along the right edge of the card and glued to the back of the inside, before adding a Basic White layer for adding the sentiments inside. It then just slides under the Cherry circle image which has been added to the card using Stampin' Dimensionals.

I'm grateful for you stopping by today! I would love to be able to help you with all your Stampin' Up! needs if you are in the US. Here is a linked shopping supply list for you, and when you order over $50 using the hostess code VZW3R6W2, you can choose any of my PDF Tutorial Bundles for Free. You can see the latest at the bottom of my post, or see them all here in my Tutorial Store

 

 

 

Product List

One year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137861]

$220.00

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137860]

$114.00

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137859]

$63.00

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137858]

$21.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$7.50

Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154899]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154894]

$9.00

White Stampin' Chalk Marker

[132133]

$3.50

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$8.75

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$8.25

Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper

[155426]

$18.00

Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[150457]

$6.00

Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

[147897]

$8.50

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$60.00

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope I was able to help inspire you to go create something today!

 Check the latest Create With Us, International Design Team Tutorial Bundles!

OSAT Blog Hop Season of Cheer - Stampin' Up! Christmas Season

 Hello!!! How are you doing today? I hope you are having a great day. I mean, you're taking a few minutes to check out this awesome blog hop, so it can't be all bad :) I'm glad you stopped by no matter what! Today I am hopping with the rest of the One Stamp At A Time team to bring you some great holiday inspiration!

 This year's winter and holiday offerings from Stampin' Up! are seriously amazing. Sometimes the hardest part of creating is CHOOSING which products to use. I recently partnered up with some other amazing Stampin' Up! artists and we created an entire pdf tutorial pack featuring this amazing Painted Christmas Suite from the July-December catalog. I enjoyed working with it so much, that I knew I needed to use it again!

Let's start off with the card. I went with a simple layout so that the amazing Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper and the gorgeous Christmas Season stamp set could be the stars. There are actually TEN coordinating colors in this paper, so it makes it easy to pull together a great look with lots of interest. I paired it with the other stamp set bundle that is featured in the Suite - Christmas to Remember for the sentiment.

 I wanted to create a coordinating box, so I grabbed one of the Kraft Boxes. I LOVE these boxes. You can stamp on them, and they can hold cards or treats because they are also food safe! I made a "belly band" from the Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper, wrapped some Linen Thread around it and added a tag. I created the tag with Soft Succulent Cardstock, cut with the large tag shape in the Seasonal Label Dies, then embossed it with the Wintry 3D Embossing Folder. Then it was just a matter of layering on lots of elements from the stamp set and dies!

 I'll link all of the supplies below, but make sure that you check out the rest of my friends on the hop!

 

The touches of the gorgeous iridescent foiling on the bright and cheery patterns is just divine!!! I could make a ton of these!!! I really do love how they turned out.

I'm grateful for you stopping by today! I would love to be able to help you with all your Stampin' Up! needs if you are in the US. Here is a linked shopping supply list for you, and when you order over $50 using the hostess code VZW3R6W2, you can choose any of my PDF Tutorial Bundles for Free. You can see the latest at the bottom of my post, or see them all here in my Tutorial Store - including the one I mentioned above featuring the Painted Christmas Suite!

 

Product List

Christmas Season Bundle (English)

[156801]

$54.00

Christmas To Remember Bundle (English)

[156806]

$60.25

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

$7.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[147104]

$7.50

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

$7.50

Painted Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[156292]

$11.50

Gold & Rose Gold 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Metallic Specialty Paper

[156844]

$5.00

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119686]

$8.75

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$8.75

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$8.75

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

$8.75

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131201]

$8.75

Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155776]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/2'' (1.3 Cm) Metallic Ribbon

[156312]

$8.00

Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[150457]

$6.00

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Timber 3 D Embossing Folder

[156406]

$10.00

Wintry 3 D Embossing Folders

[155433]

$10.00

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope I was able to help inspire you to go create something today!

 Check the latest Create With Us, International Design Team Tutorial Bundles!

Creation Station Blog Hop - Specialty Paper - Whimsy & Wonder Scrapbook

Hello there! I am so glad that you were able to stop by today. I love taking part in the Creation Station Blog Hops. It's such a great team with great themes for the hops. I was excited to dive in to this month's, focusing on our amazing Specialty Designer Series Papers. I admit, I am really good at BUYING our Specialty Papers, just not always the greatest at USING them! LOL... Maybe that sounds familiar?

 

 I was immediately drawn to the beautiful color combination of the Whimsy and Wonder Specialty Paper in the July-Dec 21 Catalog. It's part of the gorgeous Whimsy & Wonder Suite, although I chose to use it with some different products.

 Ok, so I LOVE how my project turned out! It was inspired by an album designed by another Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, Amy Combs, with my own spin on it.

 I'm slightly in love with it!!! It's 5.5" x 5.5" and using all the gorgeous papers made it so easy to adorn the inside pages. I'll show you a few, but I think this might end up becoming an upcoming class, so I'll keep a few pages secret for now :)

 The touches of the gorgeous iridescent foiling on the bright and cheery patterns is just divine!!! I could make a ton of these!!! I really do love how they turned out.

I'm grateful for you stopping by today! I would love to be able to help you with all your Stampin' Up! needs if you are in the US. Here is a linked shopping supply list for you, and when you order over $50 using the hostess code VZW3R6W2, you can choose any of my PDF Tutorial Bundles for Free. You can see the latest at the bottom of my post, or see them all here in my Tutorial Store

 

Product List

Christmas To Remember Cling Stamp Set (English)

[156300]

$22.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Whimsy & Wonder 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[156329]

$15.00

Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155710]

$8.75

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131198]

$8.75

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

$8.75

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$8.75

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$8.75

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131202]

$8.75

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Metallic Mesh Ribbon

[153550]

$8.00

White 3/8'' (1 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon

[156408]

$8.50

Simply Elegant Trim

[155766]

$7.50

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

$32.00

Tailor Made Tags Dies

[155563]

$22.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

 I am excited to see what everyone else created for today's hop! I am sure that it will help inspire me to start using my beautiful Specialty Designer Series Papers instead of just hoarding them!

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope I was able to help inspire you to go create something today!

 Check the latest Create With Us, International Design Team Tutorial Bundles!

#tgifc341 Color Challenge Stampin' Up! Pretty Pumpkins Baby Shower Card

Hi there! Happy Friday. I sure hope that you have had a wonderful week. I am happy to be back with you today to share this week's TGIF Challenges Color Challenge!

 

   I love how soft and pretty this combo is, and I love how it can be used for so many occasions! Of course, I think it's a trendy Fall color combo right now, but I happen to be throwing a good friend of mine a "Little Pumpkin" baby shower in a few weeks and I knew this would be a great combo for a special card for her.

 It's even better because their last name is GOLDEN! LOL! So I had to use the Gold Metallic Specialty Paper for the "daddy" pumpkin, and gold embossing powder on the "mommy" and "baby" pumpkin. Yes, they are expecting a boy, so it truly was perfect!

I'm grateful for you stopping by today! I would love to be able to help you with all your Stampin' Up! needs if you are in the US. Here is a linked shopping supply list for you, and when you order over $50 using the hostess code VZW3R6W2, you can choose any of my PDF Tutorial Bundles for Free. You can see the latest at the bottom of my post, or see them all here in my Tutorial Store

 

 

Product List

Pretty Pumpkins Bundle

[156478]

$45.75

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad

[155670]

$7.50

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$7.50

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

$7.50

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$8.75

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

$9.75

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122924]

$8.75

Genial Gems

[155500]

$8.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Very Vanilla 3/8" (1 Cm) Scalloped Lace Trim

[149593]

$7.00

Metallics Embossing Powders

[155555]

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Timber 3 D Embossing Folder

[156406]

$10.00

Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder

[152718]

$9.00

Banners Pick A Punch

[153608]

$23.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope I was able to help inspire you to go create something today!

 Check the latest Create With Us, International Design Team Tutorial Bundles!

A Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog Hop - Peaceful Christmas

 Hi there, stamping friend. Welcome to my stop on the Paper Pumpkin Thing Blog for this month. Can you even believe how beautiful this month's Peaceful Christmas cards are? This has been one of my more favorite kits in a while. Funny thing is, I wouldn't classify it as my "typical style", Funny how that happens sometimes, huh? 

 Hopefully, you were subscribed in time to get this one, it's lovely! It coordinates perfectly with the Peaceful Place Suite from the July-December 21 catalog, so I am guessing that as you go through the hop, you might see a few of those pieces.

 Now, we are SUPPOSED to create a card and a 3D project for you, BUT....I didn't listen. I wanted to get as many cards out of this kit as possible, because I figure that most of us send out the most cards during this time of year. So... I have two simple ways to change up the printed cards from kit a little to give them a fresh look.

They really aren't extremely different from the samples, but I started by cutting each card down in to two 4 1/8" x 5 3/8" card fronts. One I attached to a Basic Gray Cardstock base, the other to a Crumb Cake one.

I cut the Shaded Spruce printed gingham layers from the kit in to 1 1/4" x 4 1/8" strips to anchor the banner and the sentiment. I did trim a bit off one end of the banner so it would be flush with the edge, and stamped the sentiment in Versamark Ink on to Crumb Cake Cardstock and heat embossed it with White Stampin' Emboss Powder. The Label Me Fancy Punch is the same shape as the ones in the kit, so that worked out quite nicely. A touch of Linen Thread and those were done!

 This one was simple, but I love how elegant it looks, even with a touch of gingham from the Black and White Gingham Ribbon bow! Again, I used the banner piece from the kit, and embossed the sentiment, although this time in Silver Embossing Powder directly on the label from the kit. Once I added a few of the gems from the kit, it was done.

 If you did miss out on this kit, you will for sure want to make sure you get the next kit. The sneak peek looks ADORABLE, and who could use some fun treat boxes this time of year? (If you are one that doesn't, you know we will have some great alternative ideas for you here on the hop)

I can't wait to see all the other great ideas today, make sure you hop all the way around to see them all!

 

I'm grateful for you stopping by today! I would love to be able to help you with all your Stampin' Up! needs if you are in the US. Here is a linked shopping supply list for you, and when you order over $50 using the hostess code VZW3R6W2, you can choose any of my PDF Tutorial Bundles for Free. You can see the latest at the bottom of my post, or see them all here in my Tutorial Store

 

Product List

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137858]

$21.00

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137859]

$63.00

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137860]

$114.00

One year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137861]

$220.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

$8.75

Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121044]

$8.75

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Metallics Embossing Powders

[155555]

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Label Me Fancy Punch

[151297]

$18.00

Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon

[156485]

$7.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope I was able to help inspire you to go create something today!

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Every Single Stamp Set In This Post Is ON SALE!

 

That's right!!! It's actually a sale on STAMPS!!!! Say what?!?! This only happens like once a year, and this year, there are more sets on sale than EVER! Every single "cling" stamp set (the ones that have the red rubber) in the Annual Catalog is going to be on sale!!!

TODAT ONLY and you'll want to act fast to get in on this great opportunity!

Please remember to use this month's Host Code - VZW3R6W2

NOTICE - the prices listed below are the REGULAR PRICE! Click on the items to see the sale prices!!!

 

 

 

Product List

A Good Man Cling Stamp Set

[149270]

$24.00

A Grand Kid Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152500]

$21.00

A Wish For Everything Cling Stamp Set

[149320]

$39.00

After The Storm Cling Stamp Set (English)

[155038]

$21.00

All Squared Away Cling Stamp Set

[155087]

$23.00

Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set

[154542]

$24.00

Back On Your Feet Cling Stamp Set

[149385]

$21.00

Badger Besties Cling Stamp Set

[156930]

$19.00

Bamboo Beauty Cling Stamp Set

[155478]

$21.00

Beautiful You Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143637]

$28.00

Best Year Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152568]

$20.00

Birch Cling Stamp

[149256]

$16.00

Brew Some Fun Cling Stamp Set

[154528]

$19.00

Bunches Of Fun Cling Stamp Set

[155444]

$20.00

Butterfly Brilliance Cling Stamp Set

[155092]

$17.00

Campology Cling Stamp Set

[152553]

$22.00

Celebrate Sunflowers Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152517]

$24.00

Celebrate With Flowers Cling Stamp Set (English)

[155059]

$18.00

Count On Me Cling Stamp Set

[155647]

$22.00

Daisy Garden Cling Stamp Set

[155079]

$22.00

Daisy Lane Cling Stamp Set

[149325]

$23.00

Dragonfly Garden Cling Stamp Set

[154411]

$23.00

Drybrush Cling Stamp Set

[152599]

$17.00

Elegantly Said Cling Stamp Set

[155095]

$23.00

Encircled In Friendship Cling Stamp Set

[155408]

$19.00

Enjoy The Moment Cling Stamp Set

[154452]

$23.00

Evergreen Elegance Cling Stamp Set

[153313]

$22.00

Festive Foliage Cling Stamp Set

[155634]

$21.00

Festive Foliage Cling Stamp Set

[155634]

$21.00

Flowers Of Friendship Cling Stamp Set

[155358]

$21.00

Forever Blossoms Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151457]

$23.00

Forever Fern Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152559]

$24.00

Forever Grapevine Cling Stamp Set

[155626]

$20.00

From All Of Us Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152641]

$21.00

Garden Wishes Cling Stamp Set

[154408]

$22.00

Hand-Drawn Blooms Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152565]

$23.00

Handmade For You Cling Stamp Set

[154494]

$17.00

Handsomely Suited Cling Stamp Set

[154444]

$21.00

Happiest Of Birthdays Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152539]

$19.00

Henna Hearts Cling Stamp Set

[155665]

$18.00

Hey Birthday Chick Cling Stamp Set

[154464]

$21.00

Inspired Thoughts Cling Stamp Set

[155536]

$19.00

Lighthearted Lines Cling Stamp Set

[155042]

$21.00

Lovely You Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152525]

$24.00

Make It Happen Cling Stamp Set

[155047]

$22.00

Many Happenings Cling Stamp Set

[155001]

$22.00

Many Messages Cling Stamp Set

[154510]

$22.00

Nature's Beauty Cling Stamp Set

[150528]

$21.00

One Happy Family Cling Stamp Set (English)

[155474]

$21.00

Painted Poppies Cling Stamp Set

[151599]

$23.00

Pampered Pets Cling Stamp Set

[152520]

$21.00

Party Puffins Cling Stamp Set

[155054]

$20.00

Path To Greatness Cling Stamp Set

[155454]

$21.00

Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151595]

$21.00

Pirates & Mermaids Cling Stamp Set

[155703]

$18.00

Positive Thoughts Cling Stamp Set

[151490]

$21.00

Prized Peony Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152504]

$24.00

Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set

[155082]

$21.00

Right Behind You Cling Stamp Set

[155790]

$21.00

Sailing Home Cling Stamp Set

[149457]

$24.00

Seascape Cling Stamp Set

[155009]

$23.00

Sending Hugs Cling Stamp Set

[155022]

$21.00

Senior Years Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152630]

$20.00

Shaded Summer Cling Stamp Set

[155783]

$23.00

Simply Succulents Cling Stamp Set

[154480]

$22.00

Spiral Dye Cling Stamp Set

[156927]

$17.00

Stacked Stone Cling Background Stamp

[152556]

$17.00

Stellar Birthday Cling Stamp Set

[154461]

$21.00

Sweet Farewell Cling Stamp Set

[155772]

$20.00

Tasteful Touches Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152562]

$23.00

Through It Together Cling Stamp Set (English)

[155796]

$22.00

Timeless Tropical Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151497]

$23.00

Very Versailles Cling Stamp Set

[149275]

$23.00

Way To Goat Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152657]

$19.00

What's Cookin' Cling Stamp Set

[154491]

$22.00

Whiskey Business Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152550]

$19.00

Wild Roses Cling Stamp Set

[154363]

$17.00

Wildly Adorable Cling Stamp Set

[155468]

$21.00

 I can't wait to see what you choose!!!! Don't forget that you can choose a free tutorial of your choice from my TUTORIAL STORE with every $50 purchase!!!

Have you checked out the Clearance Section lately?

Happy Sale Shopping!!!

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope I was able to help inspire you to go create something today!

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Stampin' Fancy Friday - Color Challenge with Sweets & Treats

Hello friend!!!

   I hope that you had a great weekend. It was another busy one here for us. Medical procedures, dental visits, a last home football game for my amazing trumpet playing band Senior, a Homecoming dance, church and church meetings. I wanted to share with you a thought that was shared with me that I plan to take to heart.... when you have the thought to think or say, "I HAVE to ____", instead try thinking or saying, "I GET to ____". I loved the sentiment and I think it shifts our mindsets to a grateful way of thinking, and I can't wait to start rethinking so many aspects of my life. That being said, I am grateful today that I GET to share this super cute card with you.

 While this color challenge screams Christmas to me, I think it's just an all around great color combo, and I even have variations of it in my own backyard!!!! 

The colors are Real Red, Old Olive, and Coastal Cabana. I knew exactly what set I wanted to use with this combo the moment I saw it! Stampin' Up!'s Sweets & Treats! It's a great set for coloring, and you probably know that I LOVE coloring with our Stampin' Blends Markers!

 This card makes me so happy!!!! As my hubby would tell you, it made me "Eeeep!" I tend to  make that noise I guess when I get excited about something.

 To make this card, I stamped all of the images in Memento Black Ink on Thick Basic White Cardstock, then colored them with three colors in the challenge as well as Crumb Cake Blends Markers. (We don't carry a Coastal Cabana Blend, so I blended Bermuda Bay and Pool Party to get a very similar color).Then I cut them all out, and layered them on a sentiment that I had embossed in Black Embossing Powder on a tag that I had added to a piece of the Host Designer Series Paper, Pattern Party. Oh! I also added a few Red Rhinestones to give it a little extra flair!

I'm truly grateful for you stopping by today! I would love to be able to help you with all of your Stampin' Up! needs if you are in the US. Here is a linked shopping supply list for you, and when you order over $50 using the hostess code VZW3R6W2, you can choose any of my PDF Tutorial Bundles for Free. You can see the latest at the bottom of my post, or see them all here in my Tutorial Store

 

 

Product List

Sweets & Treats Photopolymer Stamp Set

[156561]

$17.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154899]

$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154894]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154894]

$9.00

Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154878]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154882]

$9.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$8.25

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

$8.75

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131297]

$8.75

Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper

[155426]

$18.00

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Simply Elegant Trim

[155766]

$7.50

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[146924]

$7.00

Seasonal Labels Dies

[156299]

$38.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope I was able to help inspire you to go create something today!

 Check the latest Create With Us, International Design Team Tutorial Bundles!

OSAT Blog Hop - Ghouls' Night Out

 Hey there friend! Thanks for stopping by!

    This month's OSAT Blog Hop thing is all about the Ghouls! Be prepared for all things Halloween! I have to admit - I had like one tiny little set that had just a hint of Halloween, so I really had to get creative!

 I actually almost even bowed out! The CHALLENGE though! I knew I could come up with SOMETHING! It might not be the fanciest, but I did manage to pull together a card and treat holder, thanks to a few staples!

 I was so grateful for the Black and White patterns in the Host Set of Designer Series Papers - Pattern Party. They are SO versatile. I also think that everyone needs the Playful Alphabet Dies! Whenever you are lacking in a sentiment or a stamp set for a particular occasion, they totally come to the rescue! I LOVE that you can use the letters, AND the negative space if you lay out your letters right!!!

 I think I pulled it off, what do you think? Simple for sure, but I think they pull off the spirit, and good options if you don't really have anything to fit the occasion.

 I'll link all of the supplies I used below, but you have to make sure that you check out the rest of the hop!!!! 

 

I'm truly grateful for you stopping by today! I would love to be able to help you with all of your Stampin' Up! needs if you are in the US. Here is a linked shopping supply list for you, and when you order over $50 using the hostess code VZW3R6W2, you can choose any of my PDF Tutorial Bundles for Free. You can see the latest at the bottom of my post, or see them all here in my Tutorial Store

 

 

Product List

Banner Year Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[158239]

$17.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146989]

$8.75

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

$8.75

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146987]

$8.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$8.25

Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper

[155426]

$18.00

Metallics Embossing Powders

[155555]

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Foam Adhesive Sheets

[152815]

$8.00

Playful Alphabet Dies

[152706]

$34.00

Stitched Rectangle Dies

[148551]

$35.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope I was able to help inspire you to go create something today!

 Check out all of the latest Create With Us, International Design Team Tutorial Bundles!

#tgifc337 Sketch Challenge - Stampin' Up! Tasteful Touches

 Hi friend! Happy Friday, so happy that you stopped by today. I have been so busy in my stamp room lately, which makes me happy. I hope that you have had plenty of time to get creative this week! You know my favorite challenges are the TGIF Challenges, and I really wanted to play along with this week's sketch...

 I liked this sketch because I felt it could be taken just as is, or play around with your own interpretation easily. I more or less stuck to the sketch with just a little extra. I had a pretty specific color scheme in mind, as I knew I wanted to make this for my hubby for our upcoming anniversary, and I try to always incorporate some of the colors from our wedding in his card.

 

 I wanted to add a little softness to the layout, so I added a cluster of feathers from the Tasteful Touches stamp set, and some leaves cut from the Sunflower Dies. I LOVE the soft touch that the In Color Shimmer Vellum added.

 This really is an amazing stamp set, and I hate to admit that I haven't used it nearly enough, or to it's potential. Maybe it's time I change that... do you have sets like that? Maybe you can pick one of your lesser used sets for the sketch challenge this week too.

I'm truly grateful for you stopping by today! I would love to be able to help you with all of your Stampin' Up! needs if you are in the US. Here is a linked shopping supply list for you, and when you order over $50 using the hostess code VZW3R6W2, you can choose any of my PDF Tutorial Bundles for Free. You can see the latest at the bottom of my post, or see them all here in my Tutorial Store

Product List

Tasteful Textures Cling Stamp Set

[149234]

$24.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad

[147112]

$7.50

Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad

[155778]

$7.50

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

$7.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146979]

$8.75

Soft Succulent 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155776]

$8.75

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$8.75

2021–2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum

[155616]

$12.00

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[150457]

$6.00

Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder

[152718]

$9.00

Sunflowers Dies

[152704]

$33.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$120.00

Thank you so much for joining me today. I truly hope I was able to help inspire you to go create something today!