Stamp Time Somewhere

PCC338 Graduation Card with a Stampin' Up! Sneak Peek!

 Hi!!!! Welcome back!!! Well, it's last day of school eve here, so I am gearing up for a fun summer full of baseball and rowdy boys! Until then, I'm going to get in as much uninterrupted stamping time as I can. I was so honored that a friend of mine asked me to create a special card for her daughter who is graduating high school this week. I found the perfect sketch in this week's Paper Craft Crew sketch. (click on the sketch below to see all of the team's projects)

 I decided to use another upcoming stamp set from the upcoming Stampin' Up! catalog, Above the Clouds. What's super awesome about it is that it's going to be offered as a bundle with a PUNCH! I love punch bundles, don't you?

I had a lot of fun working with this bundle and really look forward to using it more, it has beautiful images and beautiful sentiments. 

I hope she loves it!!! Her school colors are Royal Blue and White, so I think it just lent itself to this set. I wanted to make sure it was extra special, so I used Shimmer card stock for the clouds, and built up each of the layers...

Of course because it's a special card, I had to do the inside as well!

 I know a lot of times I like making simpler cards, but it was really fun to make this extra special card to celebrate this young lady's accomplishments! The stamp set and punch won't be available until June 4th, but you will for sure want to get your hands on this one!

I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. When you place your order this month, please use the hostess code N9PNMGW6 for a special thank you treat from me!

 

Product List

Above The Clouds Bundle

[151135]

$36.00

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$7.50

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

[147138]

$7.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.00

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101856]

$9.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.75

Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101910]

$9.00

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$8.50

Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146968]

$8.50

Blueberry Bushel 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon

[146950]

$6.00

Metallics Sequin Assortment

[144214]

$5.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143706]

$10.00

Place an order of $50 or more and receive a full color, 14 project tutorial from seven amazingly talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, including yours truly. Tutorials include all measurements and step-by-step instructions. Once you place your order and use Hostess Code N9PNMGW6, you'll be sent a PDF so you can start creating these 7 great cards and 7 coordinating 3D projects!

 

 

Thank you so much for visiting today! As always, I hope that you have a great day, and a great week, and take some time to create, because it's always Stamp Time Somewhere!

SU Style Home Decor Blog Hop

 Hi!!! Welcome to this month's SU Style Home Decor Blog Hop! So glad that you're joining us! Hopefully you'll find some great inspiration along the way for using your Stampin' Up! supplies in some fun, new ways!

  A few weeks ago our oldest boys were part of a fundraiser for our church youth. It was an amazing Disney theme, and all of the kid's families were asked to help out by creating table centerpieces. There were some GORGEOUS centerpieces, too! Well, having all boys, and 2 of the 3 being older, I don't have a lot of Disney on hand - well - once again Stampin' Up! to the rescue!

 I did a little online research, then pulled out a TON of punches, dies, and scraps of cardstock!

 It was so fun to dig in to my supplies to see what I could use to recreate these iconic characters. I don't do it often, but I did use one of our retired punches to make the bows for Minnie and Donald, but you could still easily create them without that punch.

 I was kind of in a creative, mad rush to get them done, so I hope the supply list is correct! LOL. If you want to recreate something like this, just start PLAYING - circle and oval dies and punches and lots of scraps! I kind of want to play around some more to see what other characters I can recreate!

 Please make sure you check out the rest of this great hop!!!

 

 

I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. When you place your order this month, please use the hostess code N9PNMGW6 for a special thank you treat from me!

 

Product List

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[102482]

$8.50

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[105117]

$8.50

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131199]

$8.50

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

[146990]

$8.50

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131197]

$8.50

Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146968]

$8.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121045]

$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.75

Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[146964]

$11.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

$35.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

[141706]

$35.00

Layering Squares Framelits Dies

[141708]

$35.00

Cookie Cutter Builder Punch

[140396]

$18.00

Black/Silver 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Striped Metallic Ribbon

[148486]

$7.00

Place an order of $50 or more and receive a full color, 14 project tutorial from seven amazingly talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, including yours truly. Tutorials include all measurements and step-by-step instructions. Once you place your order and use Hostess Code N9PNMGW6, you'll be sent a PDF so you can start creating these 7 great cards and 7 coordinating 3D projects!

 

 

Thank you so much for visiting today! As always, I hope that you have a great day, and a great week, and take some time to create, because it's always Stamp Time Somewhere!

 

Place an order of $50 or more and receive a full color, 14 project tutorial from seven amazingly talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, including yours truly. Tutorials include all measurements and step-by-step instructions. Once you place your order and use Hostess Code N9PNMGW6, you'll be sent a PDF so you can start creating these 7 great cards and 7 coordinating 3D projects!

 

 

Thank you so much for visiting today! As always, I hope that you have a great day, and a great week, and take some time to create, because it's always Stamp Time Somewhere!

#tgif212 Paper Flowers

Happy Friday! Hopefully you know what Friday means it means time for some TGIF inspiration. This week we are bringing you projects featuring Paper Flowers.  You really should head over to the TGIF blog and check out the beautiful bouquet of projects our designers have pulled together for you. 

 I couldn't help myself,  I had to play with the Good Morning Magnolia Suite again. I thought it would be a perfect way to turn this special embroidery hoop from my grandmother into something even more special! 

 I LOVE the way it turned out!  I slipped a 6"x6" piece of the Designer Series Paper in the hoop, and then crafted the spray of flowers with the dies. To make the center flower larger, I added a few petal punched with our new Balloon punch! I stamped the large flower image a few times to get the leaves,  which i colored in with my Blends. 

 Want to see something that some might think is a little funny? One of the things I love about magnolias is the underside of the leaf. Even though no one might ever see the underside of these ones, I wanted to make them special,  so I colored  them too! 

It's a small touch,  but it makes me smile. 

I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. When you place your order this month, please use the hostess code N9PNMGW6 for a special thank you treat from me!

Product List

Good Morning Magnolia Bundle

[151087]

$63.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.00

Magnolia Lane Designer Series Paper

[149484]

$11.50

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101856]

$9.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.75

So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[105118]

$8.50

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

[133676]

$8.50

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144597]

$9.00

Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[148547]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144601]

$9.00

Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147273]

$9.00

Bronze Stampin' Blends Marker

[144607]

$4.50

Clear Faceted Gems

[144142]

$5.00

Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack

[149485]

$9.00

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109129]

$5.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Hot Air Balloon Punch

[149520]

$18.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

 

Place an order of $50 or more and receive a full color, 14 project tutorial from seven amazingly talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, including yours truly. Tutorials include all measurements and step-by-step instructions. Once you place your order and use Hostess Code N9PNMGW6, you'll be sent a PDF so you can start creating these 7 great cards and 7 coordinating 3D projects!

 

 

Thank you so much for visiting today! As always, I hope that you have a great day, and a great week, and take some time to create, because it's always Stamp Time Somewhere!

PCC336 Sketch Challenge - Stampin' Up! Animal Outing

 Hi Stampin' Friends!!! Hope you're having a great day!!! I have a fun little Thank You card for ya today - featuring Stampin' Up!'s adorable set - Animal Outing with the coordinating Designer Series Paper. One of the things I loved the most with this card sketch is how QUICKLY I was able to make this card!

 Keep this sketch in your arsenal, friends!

  Thanks to the cute giraffe print paper, the only stamping was the giraffe and the sentiment! Using the Stampin' Blends markers is easy on an image like this, you don't really have any blending to do. I used the Stitched Shapes dies for my card, but you could also use Circle Punches or the Layering Circles dies.

I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. When you place your order this month, please use the hostess code N9PNMGW6 for a special thank you treat from me!

 

Product List

Animal Outing Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146600]

$21.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$7.50

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144603]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144601]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144605]

$9.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$7.75

So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[105118]

$8.50

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[122924]

$8.50

Animal Expedition Designer Series Paper

[146902]

$11.00

Silver & Pool Party Baker's Twine

[147015]

$4.00

Share What You Love Artisan Pearls

[146927]

$6.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Place an order of $50 or more and receive a full color, 14 project tutorial from seven amazingly talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, including yours truly. Tutorials include all measurements and step-by-step instructions. Once you place your order and use Hostess Code N9PNMGW6, you'll be sent a PDF so you can start creating these 7 great cards and 7 coordinating 3D projects!

 

 

Thank you so much for visiting today! As always, I hope that you have a great day, and a great week, and take some time to create, because it's always Stamp Time Somewhere!

Stampin' Up! Trimmer Replacement Blades Currently Available

Hey peeps! I know I shared with you recently that the Stampin' Trimmer and REPLACEMENT BLADES will not be available in the next catalog.

The Trimmer Blades are currently available on the website!!! You can order up to 6 sets! You will want to hurry as there is a limited supply.

Please use this month's hostess code N9PNMGW6 when ordering!

http://bit.ly/stampinuptrimmerblades

#TGIFC210 Color Challenge - with a Stampin' Up! Sneak Peek!

 Hello!!! Happy Friday, friends! Hope you are all having a good week. Anything fun planned for the weekend? I've got kiddo's baseball, and a Gary Allan concert on Saturday. I'm really looking forward to it. Even though I have been in MAJOR Spring Cleaning mode, I took a little time out this week to get a few cards made. When I saw this week's color challenge, I just couldn't resist using a brand new stamp set coming out with the new catalog in June!

 Honestly, Magnolia trees and their flowers have been a long time favorite of mine. I instantly fell in love with this suite and I think that so many of y'all will too! 

 For this card I embossed the flower images (one large, 2 of the smaller) in Gold Embossing Powder on Thick Whisper White card stock. I then I colored in the petals with Petal Pink and the Ivory Blends. I love the depth and saturation that our Blends add to an image. I colored in the leaves with my Crumb Cake Blends, then cut out all of the images using the coordinating Dies - made it really easy!

 The background is water-colored with Pool Party reinker on Water Color Paper, with the sentiment also embossed with Gold Embossing Powder. For a subtle embellishment, I added some of the Petal Pink Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins.

 Don't forget that you can decorate the insides of your cards too!!! For this card, I stamped the flower image with Versamark ink in the corners...

 I really can't wait to share this gorgeous suite with y'all - expect to see LOTS of it! LOL

I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. When you place your order this month, please use the hostess code N9PNMGW6 for a special thank you treat from me!

 

Product List

Good Morning Magnolia Bundle

[151087]

$63.75

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[120953]

$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$7.75

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

$5.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147272]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144601]

$9.00

Ivory Stampin' Blends Marker

[144606]

$4.50

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[122933]

$3.75

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109129]

$5.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins

[146933]

$7.00

 

Place an order of $50 or more and receive a full color, 14 project tutorial from seven amazingly talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, including yours truly. Tutorials include all measurements and step-by-step instructions. Once you place your order and use Hostess Code N9PNMGW6, you'll be sent a PDF so you can start creating these 7 great cards and 7 coordinating 3D projects!

 

 

Thank you so much for visiting today! I have a GREAT project for ya on Friday for this week's TGIF Challenges Color Challenge! You've got to stop by!!! As always, I hope that you have a great day, and a great week, and take some time to create, because it's always Stamp Time Somewhere!

We Create In Color 2018-2020 Blog Hop/PCC335 Retiring In Colors Lift Me Up!

   Hello, and HAPPY MAY!!!! I am really looking forward to May - towards the end, it KINDA, SORTA, a LITTLE BIT, slows down in our crazy lives! So, once again, I decided to combine the Blog Hop theme, with this week's Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge! I am determined to use a lot of my sets that aren't going to be in the next catalog - so this time, It's "Lift Me Up!" I've loved this set!

  I had fun playing with this sketch. Being as the We Create theme this month is the 2018-2020 In Colors, I wanted to use them ALL!!!

 I sponged the InColors in a spectrum on the Whisper White cardstock to serve as the horizontal band in the sketch. These colors were kind of just perfect for it, right?

 Want to see a fun little extra touch that I added? Check this out!

 I wanted a little extra interest on the card, so I stamped the cloud images in Versamark Ink and then used Clear Embossing Powder. It's subtle, but FUN!

 Make sure you follow the hop to see some other great ideas featuring our In Colors, and when you get back to hear, head on over to the Paper Craft Crew Blog to check out some other great cards with this sketch! Up next in the Hop is my dear friend Kimberley!

I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. When you place your order this month, please use the hostess code N9PNMGW6 for a special thank you treat from me!

 

Product List

Lift Me Up Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[142896]

$21.00

Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad

[147140]

$7.50

Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad

[147142]

$7.50

Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin' Pad

[147141]

$7.50

Call Me Clover Stampin' Pad

[147139]

$7.50

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

[147138]

$7.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.00

Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121044]

$8.50

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131202]

$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.75

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$4.00

Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109130]

$5.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Sponge Daubers

[133773]

$5.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

Up & Away Thinlits Dies

[142748]

$30.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Place an order of $50 or more and receive a full color, 14 project tutorial from seven amazingly talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, including yours truly. Tutorials include all measurements and step-by-step instructions. Once you place your order and use Hostess Code N9PNMGW6, you'll be sent a PDF so you can start creating these 7 great cards and 7 coordinating 3D projects!

 

 

Thank you so much for visiting today! I have a GREAT project for ya on Friday for this week's TGIF Challenges Color Challenge! You've got to stop by!!! As always, I hope that you have a great day, and a great week, and take some time to create, because it's always Stamp Time Somewhere!

#tgifc208 Show off your Piercing! Stampin' Up! Petal Palette

 Hi!!! It's FRIDAY, Y'all!!! That means it's time for some TGIF Challenge action! This week we have a fun technique challenge to share, and I must admit, it's been a LONG time since I've done it....

(click on the challenge graphic above to go to the TGIF Challenges Blog - check out the other designer's cards and play along!)

  I was reallllly not sure exactly what I wanted to do to show off this fun technique, but I had circles in my head, so I thought it might be fun to play around with one of my favorite Embossing Folders ever - Polka Dot Basics. It's one of the items I am REALLY going to miss when the new catalog comes out. I can't believe it won't be available after the end of May :(

  Here's what I eventually came up with -

 After I ran my piece of Petal Pink cardstock through the Big Shot with the Polka Dot Basics folder, I used my Take Your Pick tool to pierce around each polka dot! I love the way it turned out. There's actually quite a few items on this card that won't be available in the next catalog - the Petal Palette stamp set and Petals and More dies, the Happy Birthday die, the Calypso Coral Ombre Ribbon, and the Metallic Sequins!!! If you want any of these items, grab them while they are still available!!!

I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. When you place your order this month, please use the hostess code N9PNMGW6 for a special thank you treat from me!

 

Product List

Petal Palette Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[145788]

$35.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$7.75

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146985]

$8.50

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101856]

$9.00

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$4.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147272]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147274]

$9.00

Calypso Coral 1/4" Ombre Ribbon

[144235]

$7.00

Take Your Pick

[144107]

$10.00

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109129]

$5.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Polka Dot Basics Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143709]

$7.50

Petals & More Thinlits Dies

[145655]

$34.00

Happy Birthday Thinlits Die

[143700]

$20.00

Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies

[148551]

$35.00

Place an order of $50 or more and receive a full color, 14 project tutorial from seven amazingly talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, including yours truly. Tutorials include all measurements and step-by-step instructions. Once you place your order and use Hostess Code N9PNMGW6, you'll be sent a PDF so you can start creating these 7 great cards and 7 coordinating 3D projects!

 Looking for other items to add to your order to earn your free tutorial and gift? Remember that our 17-19 In Colors are retiring soon, and will sell out quickly!!! Click below to shop the 17-19 collection.

Thank you so much for visiting today! As always, I hope that you have a great day, and a great week, and take some time to create, because it's always Stamp Time Somewhere!

OSAT Blog Hop Spring Fling - P.S. You're the Best

   Hi!!! I am so super excited to share this card for you. I am also excited to share lots of fun new ideas and news from Stampin' Up! with you this weekend for OnStage, our bi-annual Demonstrator get together. My favorite part - outside of seeing all my friends, the great girl time, and the cool projects....definitely THE NEW CATALOG!!! You'll want to stop by my Stamp Time Somewhere Facebook page for details and updates!

   I had so much fun making these cards. I wanted to challenge myself to use a "holiday paper" in a non-holiday way. This gorgeous Designer Series Paper was in with the Valentine's products in the Occasions catalog. So, if you are just getting a look at the catalog, you might tend to skip over this completely - DON'T!!! It's way to versatile!!!

  I paired it with a fun set from the Annual Catalog - P.S. You're the Best. I love this set because you can mix and match so many fun sentiments with it in so many fun ways. I also LOVE this super adorable typewriter !!! Isn't it fabulous in Flirty Flamingo ?!?!? Our Stampin' Blends markers are seriously awesome!

 Did you notice that the flower in the stamp set happens to coordinate with the flower in the Paper? Fun, right? I used a bunch of fun little touches and embellishments to add that little extra special touch! Doilies, Glimmer Paper and Ribbons always add a little oomph! LOL!!! I used the back side of the Colored Doilies so that it didn't distract too much.

 Please stop by my other friends blogs to check out all their fun creations this month!

 

 

I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. When you place your order this month, please use the hostess code N9PNMGW6 for a special thank you treat from me!

 

Product List

P.S. You're The Best Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146516]

$20.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Lovely Lipstick Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147281]

$9.00

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147278]

$9.00

Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[148059]

$9.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[145058]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144601]

$9.00

All My Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[148576]

$11.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$7.75

Silver Glimmer Paper

[146960]

$5.00

Colored Doilies

[146935]

$4.50

All My Love Ribbon Combo Pack

[148584]

$9.00

Twine Baker's Whisper White

[124262]

$3.00

1-3/4" Circle Punch

[119850]

$18.00

 

Place an order of $50 or more and receive a full color, 14 project tutorial from seven amazingly talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, including yours truly. Tutorials include all measurements and step-by-step instructions. Once you place your order and use Hostess Code N9PNMGW6, you'll be sent a PDF so you can start creating these 7 great cards and 7 coordinating 3D projects!

 Looking for other items to add to your order to earn your free tutorial and gift? Remember that our 17-19 In Colors are retiring soon, and will sell out quickly!!! Click below to shop the 17-19 collection.

Thank you so much for visiting today! As always, I hope that you have a great day, and a great week, and take some time to create, because it's always Stamp Time Somewhere!

Creation Station - Going Gingham Style! Stampin' Up! Style with Abstract Impressions

 HEY STAMPIN' LADIES!!!! (and Gents)

   This month the Creation Station is Stampin' Gingham Style, and it's SO FUN!!!

 Isn't that little graphic ADORABLE?!?! I LOVE it! I also LOVE Gingham!!! Like LOVE and I am SOOOO happy that we have Gingham paper right now (I hope there's more in the upcoming catalogs too).

 I decided to go with a color combo that I don't usually gravitate towards, bright, and PURPLE! Actually, It's our gorgeous Highland Heather, mixed with some Gorgeous Grape, Pear Pizzaz, Coastal Cabana and Melon Mambo! Take a peek...

 The Abstract Impressions is a GREAT set, I can't believe I JUST got it! I thought it would pair perfectly with the Gingham Gala 6"x6" Designer Series Paper. If you've followed me for any period of time, you know I love pairing colors like this with pops of black, so it seemed perfect to emboss the sentiment in White Embossing Powder on Basic Black cardstock. 

I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. When you place your order this month, please use the hostess code N9PNMGW6 for a special thank you treat from me!

 

Product List

Abstract Impressions Photopolymer Stamp Set

[147513]

$26.00

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147051]

$7.50

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[147104]

$7.50

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$7.50

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$7.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.00

Gingham Gala 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[148554]

$11.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121045]

$8.50

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

$5.00

Bermuda Bay 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Mini Striped Ribbon

[146939]

$8.00

Share What You Love Embellishment Kit

[146928]

$11.00

Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies

[148551]

$35.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

 Don't forget, this is one of the best Blog Hops out there, so make sure you head over to my awesome friend Dani's Blog - because she is seriously talented and inspiring!!!

Place an order of $50 or more and receive a full color, 14 project tutorial from seven amazingly talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, including yours truly. Tutorials include all measurements and step-by-step instructions. Once you place your order and use Hostess Code N9PNMGW6, you'll be sent a PDF so you can start creating these 7 great cards and 7 coordinating 3D projects!

 Looking for other items to add to your order to earn your free tutorial and gift? Remember that our 17-19 In Colors are retiring soon, and will sell out quickly!!! Click below to shop the 17-19 collection.

Thank you so much for visiting today! As always, I hope that you have a great day, and a great week, and take some time to create, because it's always Stamp Time Somewhere!

 

#tgifc206 Color Challenge - Stampin' Up! Picture Perfect Birthday

Hi!!! Happy Friday! 

 I'm back this week with a great color challenge from TGIF Challenges! It screamed happy to me, so I decided to use it to create a birthday card for the MOST IMPORTANT person in my whole world (shhh.... no one tell him!)who's birthday may or may not be this weekend :)

 

 (make sure to click on the image above to go to the tgif blog to see the other designer's projects and maybe even play along!)

 Ok, you ready to see? I kinda stepped it up a bit for me... it's a SHAKER card!

 I had so much fun creating this one! I used the Rectangle Stitched Framelits to create a great frame for the shaker. Then, to make the card really pop, I embossed the little confetti image with white embossing powder, then used my Stampin' Blends to color some in! Super fun technique! 

 I'm not sure why I don't make more shaker cards - they're kind of fun. I made my own confetti with some scrap card stock, and added in some sequins. Oh - a little tip, you can rub a dryer sheet on the Window Sheet to cut down on any static that might keep your shaker elements sticking to it!

I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. When you place your order this month, please use the hostess code N9PNMGW6 for a special thank you treat from me!

 

Product List

Picture Perfect Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set

[145519]

$17.00

Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad

[147093]

$7.50

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$7.50

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[147096]

$7.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.00

Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147945]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147274]

$9.00

Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144600]

$9.00

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

[146989]

$8.50

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

[146990]

$8.50

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131197]

$8.50

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121045]

$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.75

Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[146964]

$11.00

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101856]

$9.00

Window Sheets

[142314]

$5.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Black Stampin' Emboss Powder

[146956]

$5.00

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

$5.00

Metallics Sequin Assortment

[144214]

$5.00

Foam Adhesive Strips

[141825]

$8.00

Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies

[148551]

$35.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Place an order of $50 or more and receive a full color, 14 project tutorial from seven amazingly talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, including yours truly. Tutorials include all measurements and step-by-step instructions. Once you place your order and use Hostess Code N9PNMGW6, you'll be sent a PDF so you can start creating these 7 great cards and 7 coordinating 3D projects!

 Looking for other items to add to your order to earn your free tutorial and gift? Remember that our 17-19 In Colors are retiring soon, and will sell out quickly!!! Click below to shop the 17-19 collection.

Thank you so much for visiting today! As always, I hope that you have a great day, and a great week, and take some time to create, because it's always Stamp Time Somewhere!

 

We Create In Color 2017-2019 Blog Hop

 Happy April 1st!!! No April Foolin' here - we have a great Blog Hop lined up for you. You know what else is NOT an April Fool's prank? The fact that our current 17-19 In Colors from Stampin' Up! are retiring - like SOON - and once they're gone - THEY ARE GONE!!!

 

 SO this month we decided we would feature these amazing colors. I admit that I might hoard some of the Lemon Lime Twist - I LOVE that color. I also love Tranquil Tide, and Powder Pink... and well, ok - ALL OF THEM, but I myself will really miss Lemon Lime Twist. What about you? What was your favorite or these In-Colors?

 Being as I couldn't really decide, I decided to do a fun set of EASY thank you cards to highlight these great colors. There is a lot of Big-Shot work, but there is NO STAMPING!!! 

 

PLEASE don't wait to stock up on your faves - they will sell out. If you aren't working with a demonstrator in the US, and need to stock up, click on any of the images below to make sure you get what you need.

I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. When you place your order this month, please use the hostess code N9PNMGW6 for a special thank you treat from me!

Product List

Powder Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144244]

$8.50

Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144243]

$8.50

Fresh Fig 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144242]

$8.50

Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144246]

$8.50

Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144245]

$8.50

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[120953]

$8.50

Layering Squares Framelits Dies

[141708]

$35.00

Thank You Thinlits Die

[146832]

$18.00

Tufted Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[146335]

$9.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

 

 You do not want to miss out on the rest of this great hop! Next stop for you is the talented Kimberley!!! I love her to pieces, so make sure you that you leave her some love!

 

Place an order of $50 or more and receive a full color, 14 project tutorial from seven amazingly talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, including yours truly. Tutorials include all measurements and step-by-step instructions. Once you place your order and use Hostess Code N9PNMGW6, you'll be sent a PDF so you can start creating these 7 great cards and 7 coordinating 3D projects!

 Looking for other items to add to your order to earn your free gift and tutorial? Remember that our 17-19 In Colors are retiring soon, and will sell out quickly!!! Click below to shop the 17-19 collection.

Thank you so much for visiting today! As always, I hope that you have a great day, and a great week, and take some time to create, because it's always Stamp Time Somewhere!

 

#tgifc205 Bonus Week - It's a Party! Balloon Time for Bella

 Hello and Happy Friday! Hope you are having a great week! It's been a busy one here (as usual) I am just grateful that we have had some great weather here this week to keep me balanced. I have soooo much going on - including some birthdays for some very important people in my life so I was so grateful for this week's challenge!

(make sure you visit the TGIF Blog by clicking on the image above to check out the rest of the team and play along if you'd like!)

 

 It's been a while since I pulled out this little sweetie! Now, I might have added a few balloons, but hey - the more the better right?

 Pretty easy card, thanks to a great image, great coloring tools (Blends), and some great Big Shot accessories! I did do a little fussy cutting with those extra balloons, but it's an easy shape, so it didn't take very long. I used the string image from Balloon Celebration but you could always draw the extra strings with your black marker.

Please remember that there are only a few days of Sale-A-Bration left!!! Some of the items are already sold out, but there are still lots of great things that you can choose for free with your qualifying order!!! I will also send you this month's tutorial bundle!!! (see below)

I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. When you place your order this month, please use the hostess code K9K9X7QJ for a special thank you treat from me!

 

Product List

Bella & Friends Clear-Mount Stamp Sets

[141870]

$20.00

Balloon Celebration Photopolymer Stamp Set

[140675]

$26.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147275]

$9.00

Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147945]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144603]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147274]

$9.00

Shaded Spruce Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147938]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144605]

$9.00

Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144600]

$9.00

Stampin' Blends Color Lifter

[144608]

$4.50

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" x 11"" Card Stock"

[119793]

$8.50

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131297]

$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$7.75

Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine

[141682]

$3.00

Polka Dot Basics Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143709]

$7.50

Well Written Framelits Dies

[148534]

$40.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Place an order of $50 or more and receive a full color, 14 project tutorial from seven amazingly talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, including yours truly. Tutorials include all measurements and step-by-step instructions. Once you place your order and use Hostess Code K9K9X7QJ, you'll be sent a PDF so you can start creating these 7 great cards and 7 coordinating 3D projects!

Looking for other items to add to your order to earn your free items? Here is the fastest and easiest way - Treat yourself to a Paper Pumpkin Subscription!!! (just click below)

Thank you so much for visiting today! As always, I hope that you have a great day, and a great week, and take some time to create, because it's always Stamp Time Somewhere!

Fancy Friday - CASE the Cattie - Stampin' Up! Just Because

Hi!!! What a crazy week this has been! I even have TWO posts today. Sometimes I like to try to combine the Fancy Friday challenge with my TGIF challenge - but I have so many things going on I need cards for right now, well....

So this month we chose a really fun theme for our challenge - CASE the catalog. Just in case you didn't know, we use the term "CASE" to refer to copying or being inspired by a particular project. Like Copy And Share Everything/Everywhere... I LOVE doing this, because let's face it, our designers that create for the catalogs are some AMAZING artists!

 I loved the layout and layers of this card -

 So I decided to take my inspiration from it for this birthday card!

 I kept the overall layout, and the embossing folder background, but chose one I thought worked a little better with the look of the beautiful flower image from the Just Because stamp set. I stamped the image on the banner, and then twice again on scrap cardstock, so that I could create multiple layers in the vase and the flowers. It's GORGEOUS!!! 

 I colored the image with my Stampin' Blends, and did you notice the shading on the vase? Sometimes I tend to get locked in to using just the 2 different variants of the same color, and forget that I can add depth to my image by using multiple colors together. In addition to the Smoky Slate, I also used Crumb Cake and Balmy Blue Blends!

 I hope that I was able to inspire you a little today, and I know that there is a TON of inspiration in the hop! Your next stop for more inspiration is Rhoda MacPherson!

Please remember that there are only a few days of Sale-A-Bration left!!! Some of the items are already sold out, but there are still lots of great things that you can choose for free with your qualifying order!!! I will also send you this month's tutorial bundle!!! (see below)

I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. When you place your order this month, please use the hostess code K9K9X7QJ for a special thank you treat from me!

 

 

Product List

Just Because Cling Stamp Set

[148786]

$13.00

Itty Bitty Birthdays Cling Stamp Set

[148618]

$23.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$7.75

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131202]

$8.50

Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147945]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144603]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147274]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144605]

$9.00

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[148544]

$9.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[145058]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144601]

$9.00

Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine

[141682]

$3.00

Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143704]

$9.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Place an order of $50 or more and receive a full color, 14 project tutorial from seven amazingly talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, including yours truly. Tutorials include all measurements and step-by-step instructions. Once you place your order and use Hostess Code K9K9X7QJ, you'll be sent a PDF so you can start creating these 7 great cards and 7 coordinating 3D projects!

 Looking for other items to add to your order to earn your free items? Here is the fastest and easiest way - Treat yourself to a Paper Pumpkin Subscription!!! (just click below)

Thank you so much for visiting today! As always, I hope that you have a great day, and a great week, and take some time to create, because it's always Stamp Time Somewhere!

PCC331 Tic-Tac-Toe Dreaming about Baby

 Hi there!!!!

    Are you enjoying Spring so far? I know not everyone is having beautiful Spring weather yet, but OMG - WE ARE!! I love days of having the windows open, hanging out with the kiddos in the back yard... 

  I am TRYING to keep myself focused (a little bit anyhow) and "working" away in the office. Today I have a sweet card for you that I created for an upcoming baby shower. Now, the Paper Craft Crew Challenge this week is a Tic-Tac-Toe challenge, and everyone knows that to get a win - you're SUPPOSED to make a straight line through 3 spaces... I cheated! shhhhh.....

 Can you figure out my 3 spaces?

It's SOOOO pretty!!!

 SO I went with Monochromatic, Metallic, and "one" of my favorite colors - Petal Pink. I used the monochromatic palette of Petal Pink, Blushing Bride, and Calypso Coral reinkers to create a soft watercolor wash for the background, and added metallic touches with the gold embossing patterns on the feathers of the dream catcher, the word "Baby", and the splatters on the background, as well as with the Metallic Sequins and and some Wink of Stella on the "Welcome".

Please remember that there are only a few days of Sale-A-Bration left!!! Some of the items are already sold out, but there are still lots of great things that you can choose for free with your qualifying order!!! I will also send you this month's tutorial bundle!!! (see below)

I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. When you place your order this month, please use the hostess code K9K9X7QJ for a special thank you treat from me!

 

Product List

Follow Your Dreams Clear-Mount Bundle

[148370]

$36.00

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[147169]

$3.75

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[131157]

$3.75

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[122934]

$3.75

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.00

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146985]

$8.50

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101856]

$9.00

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

$5.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109129]

$5.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Metallics Sequin Assortment

[144214]

$5.00

Well Said Cling Bundle

[150609]

$76.50

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Place an order of $50 or more and receive a full color, 14 project tutorial from seven amazingly talented Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, including yours truly. Tutorials include all measurements and step-by-step instructions. Once you place your order and use Hostess Code K9K9X7QJ, you'll be sent a PDF so you can start creating these 7 great cards and 7 coordinating 3D projects!

 Looking for other items to add to your order to earn your free items? Remember that our 17-19 In Colors are retiring soon, and will sell out quickly!!! Click below to shop the 17-19 collection.

Thank you so much for visiting today! As always, I hope that you have a great day, and a great week, and take some time to create, because it's always Stamp Time Somewhere!