Stamp Time Somewhere

#tgifc394 Sketch Challenge - Stampin' Up! Dragonfly Garden

 Hello, happy Friday! 

    I've got a great TGIF Sketch for you today! I thought about grabbing a set for fall, or even Christmas, but I decided to grab an old favorite, Dragonfly Garden! I think it ended up working great for the sketch.

 We are going to call my card this week a loose interpretation. It absolutely was inspired by the sketch. 

 Sometime last year I think, I created another card where I stamped the wildflower image over a plaid pattern, so I thought I would revisit the idea, and I still love how it turned out. One of the things that I love about this card is that it's not a hard card to make or recreate! There's not a lot of supplies, and it's still pretty!

As usual, here's a list of the supplies used!!! When you order, please use host code E7JDMEPK

 

Product List

Dragonfly Garden Cling Stamp Set

[154411]

$23.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$8.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$8.00

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

[119686]

$9.25

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122925]

$9.25

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

[146985]

$9.25

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

[101650]

$10.25

Gingham Cottage 12" X 12" (30,5 X 30,5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[159651]

$30.00

Natural Finish 7/8" (2.2 Cm) Ribbon

[159051]

$8.50

Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[151193]

$6.00

Dragonflies Punch

[154240]

$19.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder

[156505]

$10.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

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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OSAT Blog Hop Festive Season - Jingle Jingle Jingle style

Hello! Welcome back my friend. It's time for me to jump in on this month's One Stamp At A Time Blog Hop. Our theme for this go around is "Festive Season" It left a lot open to our own interpretation, but I chose to work on a cute little Christmas ensemble with one of my favorite sets from the Stampin' Up! July-December catalog - Jingle, Jingle, Jingle.... I immediately fell in love with it. I have NO IDEA why I hadn't used it yet.

I figured that a card and a little gift would be a great idea for this theme. I combined the adorable Jingle, Jingle, Jingle with the stamps from this month's Paper Pumpkin Kit, and well - I am over the moon with how they turned out.

I started with the card. I knew I wanted to use that sweet little Santa, and it just kind of took off from there, and I love how it turned out.

I loved adding all the fun little touches on this! The embossing, the shimmery, iridescent snowflake, the Iridescent Rhinestones, the sparkly ribbons and his beard, mustache, and hat trim are covered in Wink of Stella for some serious sparkle!

 The cocoa holder is really easy. It's just a regular card, with the top half of the front cut off! Add coordinating elements and you are good to go!

 

Make sure you take a few moments today to check out the whole hop, I can't wait to see what everyone has created!

 

As usual, here's a list of the supplies used!!! When you order, please use host code E7JDMEPK

 

Product List

Jingle Jingle Jingle Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[153438]

$22.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[159208]

$8.00

Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154899]

$9.00

Stampin’ Blends Light Combo Pack

[159465]

$9.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154904]

$9.00

Gingham Cottage 12" X 12" (30,5 X 30,5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[159651]

$30.00

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

[102482]

$9.25

Parakeet Party 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159259]

$9.25

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

[131297]

$9.25

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

[159229]

$8.75

Wonderful Snowflakes

[156340]

$6.00

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

[158130]

$7.50

Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Mini Ruffled Ribbon

[156323]

$8.00

Parakeet Party 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon

[159196]

$9.00

Metallic Mesh Ribbon

[153550]

$8.00

Wintry 3 D Embossing Folders

[155433]

$10.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

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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Creation Station - Fancy Folds - Kindest Gnomes

Hello!!! I am so happy to be hopping with the Creation Station today. Seems like it's been awhile. Life can get in the way sometimes, but it's always nice to be able to come back to something that you love. For me, it's stamping!

This month's theme is using Fancy Folds. The one I did isn't SUPER fancy, but it's a great one for using up and showing off all the wonderful double sided Designer Series Papers in your stash!

 It starts with a piece of Designer Series Paper cut at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Score and fold at 4 1/4" like a standard card, then fold the front of the card back at 1". By doing this with our fabulous Designer Series Papers, you get the best of both sides! I do suggest backing it on a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece of coordinating cardstock to give it more stability. Look how cute you can dress the inside too.

 You can even use the extra Designer Series Paper to dress up your envelope!

(OMG I can not get enough of these adorable gnomes!!! They are just about perfect!!!)

 Please continue in the hop to the fabulously talented Elizabeth Price.

As usual, here's a list of the supplies used!!! When you order, please use host code E7JDMEPK

Product List

Kindest Gnomes Bundle (English)

[159626]

$49.50

Cottage Wreaths Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[159652]

$19.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

$8.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Celebrate Everything 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[159913]

$18.00

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

[131199]

$9.25

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

[146990]

$9.25

Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146981]

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Stampin’ Blends Light Combo Pack

[159465]

$9.00

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

[156485]

$7.00

Seasonal Labels Dies

[156299]

$38.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

 

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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#tgifc393 Color Challenge, With My Favorite Gnomies

 Hello, happy Friday! So happy to be back here posting with the TGIF Challenges Team this week. We always kick off our month with a color challenge, and I admit, at first I was NOT fond of this one. NOW I want to color everything with these colors!!!!

 Being as I didn't know what I wanted to do, I figured I would just start coloring and see where it lead - and ! could not be much happier with the results. I started coloring, then got everything cut out. I kept trying to arrange them on a card, and just couldn't do it. I couldn't risk these sweet little labors of love being tossed in the trash...

 So I created this!!! I figured I could hang it up and love it, and not worry about it getting tossed aside! Now it gets daily smiles!

 I colored the Gnomes with my go-to Stampin' Blends, then created the saying using the "Sweet" from Sweetest Cherries and Alphabest stamp sets.

As usual, here's a list of the supplies used!!! When you order, please use host code E7JDMEPK

 

Product List

Kindest Gnomes Bundle (English)

[159626]

$49.50

Sweetest Cherries Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[158711]

$18.00

Alphabest Photopolymer Stamp Set

[158884]

$22.00

Stitchery Cling Stamp Set

[155074]

$21.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

$8.00

Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154879]

$9.00

So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154905]

$9.00

Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154889]

$9.00

Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154906]

$9.00

Stampin' Blends Color Lifter

[144608]

$4.50

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

[159229]

$8.75

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

[120953]

$9.25

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115318]

$9.25

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

[138337]

$9.25

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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#tgifc392 What Would You Do? No Black Ink?!?!?

 Hello, and Happy Friday friend!!!! I am so glad you found a few moments to swing by today. I've really been trying to get better at posting again. I used to be so good at it, but man - lately! SO I will probably keep it short and sweet.

 At first that I thought that this might be a hard challenge, but once I got going, it came pretty quickly, thanks to some gorgeous Designer Series Paper, and Versamark Ink and Embossing Powder.

As usual, here's a list of the supplies used!!! When you order, please use host code E7JDMEPK

 

Product List

Kindest Gnomes Cling Stamp Set (English)

[159616]

$24.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Storybook Gnomes 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[159615]

$12.00

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

[119686]

$9.25

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

[100867]

$9.25

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

[146982]

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

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

NEWLY UPDATED TUTORIAL STORE!!!

My tutorial store- featuring tutorials from the Stampin' Glam Squad and Create With Us Design Teams has just been updated with LOTS of new, fabulous tutorials!!!

#tgifc391 Inspiration Challenge - Stampin' Up! Penguin Place

 Hello there! Happy Friday y'all!!! I sure that you are having a great day!!! I am so happy to be able to bring you my take on this week's #TGIFChallenge. It's an inspiration challenge and I PROMISE I used the inspiration graphic when I designed my card.

 Hopefully it isn't too hard to see how I was inspired...

You can see it, right? Well, when I first started, I imagined it as the backs of the penguins, like little silhouettes, but I wasn't sure it would be super obvious that they were the penguins, so I figured I would make them facing. I am so glad I did, because they are just the cutest little things. 

 I LOVE this little sentiment. I stamped the companion stamp to it inside...

 I just thought it would be a cute card. I love how the little girl penguin turned out. Instead of stamping their eyes, I used the Matte Dots, and I LOVE how it looks. Of course I had to add little lashes to the little girl penguin. 

 Ok, I might not get a good grade on following directions this week, but I still love the card! LOL

As usual, here's a list of the supplies used!!! When you order, please use host code E7JDMEPK

 

Product List

Penguin Place Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[156410]

$18.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147051]

$8.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154893]

$9.00

Journaling Pens

[145480]

$6.00

Tahitian Tide 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159261]

$9.25

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

[121045]

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115320]

$9.25

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

[146989]

$9.25

2022–2024 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper

[159246]

$12.00

Black & White Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[159861]

$12.00

Penguin Builder Punch

[156452]

$19.00

Classic Matte Dots

[158146]

$7.00

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Black Stampin' Dimensionals Combo Pack

[150893]

$6.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

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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#tgifc390 Sketch Challenge - featuring Stampin' Up! Paradise Palms

 Hello friends - Happy Fridayish. I'm a little late getting this posted, but I still wanted to make sure that I got this info up. I've been soooo crazy lately and have let so many things slip, but it's been time well spent with family. The good news was that this sketch ended up being the perfect starting point for an anniversary card for my hubby - we just celebrated 19 years!!!

 I had recently invested in the Paradise Palms stamp set and dies, mostly because I felt that it was a good, gender neutral, versatile set to have on hand. I knew it would make my hubby happy too, so I finally inked it up...

 I know sometimes I go rogue, but this time I pretty much stuck to the sketch, only changing up the shape of the circle for a fussy cut sentiment. It's a little hard to see, but I did sponge some Pool Party ink lightly on the Basic White piece. I think I am really going to like having this set. I even managed to pay a small homage to one of my favorite places on the card. Can you guess what it is? I guess it might be one of those IYKYK things. (If you know, you know)

As usual, here's a list of the supplies used!!! When you order, please use host code E7JDMEPK

 

Product List

Paradise Palms Cling Stamp Set (English)

[157716]

$23.00

Flowering Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[157672]

$23.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$8.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$8.00

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

$8.00

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

$8.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

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

[122924]

$9.25

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

[100702]

$9.25

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115318]

$9.25

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[151193]

$6.00

Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder

[156505]

$10.00

Palms Dies

[157718]

$35.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

 

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

NEWLY UPDATED TUTORIAL STORE!!!

My tutorial store- featuring tutorials from the Stampin' Glam Squad and Create With Us Design Teams has just been updated with LOTS of new, fabulous tutorials!!!

OSAT Blog Hop - Pumpkin Spice - Sunflowers and Gnomes

 Hello! Welcome back. I know it's been awhile since I posted - seriously sorry. It always amazes me how long I have been going between posts - life with teenagers is busy. I've been creating, just not posting....ooops

 ANYHOW - Today I am joining the One Stamp At A Time Blog Hop Team for a fun, fall themed hop!

 I will admit, I had been feeling pretty creatively stuck for quite a while. I decided to do something about it recently and spent a weekend away. Most of the time I just hung out by myself and worked on a TON of stamping projects I had been putting off, but I also went to 2 stamping events and spent time with friends who love and support me and share the same passion for stamping - I did not realize how much I needed that! Well, I totally think it worked. I've actually been stamping again, and LIKING what I am making...but this - this project set I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!

 I MEAN - can you even handle the CUTENESS?!?! This might very well be one of my all time favorite cards (and bag) I have EVER MADE - like in the last 17 years, it is probably in my top 50. I know that doesn't sound that impressive, but y'all I have made a LOT of things!

  It all started with this little gnome. I kind of imagined his pants as little overalls, and wanted him to be a cute little country gnome, so sunflowers were a natural match. I LOVE these colors together and kind of want to make myself some kind of framed piece for my home using this as inspiration.

 Of course the super cute card needed a super cute gift bag!!! I basically recreated the card, just making adjustments so that it would fit the little gift bag, then added the sweet bow. I think I might have to keep both the Gnomes and the Sunflowers once they retire - I can't imagine not having them in my life!!!

Ok, so I could probably go on and on about my projects, but that's not what y'all probably want - LOL!!! So I guess I should send you on your way to the next stamper. Below that, I will go ahead and link up all the supplies I used on these, in case you want to recreate them.

 

As promised, here's a list of the supplies used!!! When you order, please use host code E7JDMEPK

 

Product List

Kindest Gnomes Bundle (English)

[159626]

$49.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$8.00

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154897]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154894]

$9.00

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154830]

$9.00

Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154891]

$9.00

Stampin’ Blends Light Combo Pack

[159465]

$9.00

Gray Granite Light Stampin’ Blends Marker

[149535]

$4.50

Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154906]

$9.00

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105117]

$9.25

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

[131199]

$9.25

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119683]

$9.25

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

[122924]

$9.25

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[115318]

$9.25

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

[119686]

$9.25

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

[159229]

$8.75

Gingham Cottage 12" X 12" (30,5 X 30,5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[159651]

$30.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Natural Finish 7/8" (2.2 Cm) Ribbon

[159051]

$8.50

Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[151193]

$6.00

Sunflowers Dies

[152704]

$33.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

NEWLY UPDATED TUTORIAL STORE!!!

My tutorial store- featuring tutorials from the Stampin' Glam Squad and Create With Us Design Teams has just been updated with LOTS of new, fabulous tutorials!!!

OSAT Blog Hop - Garden Party with Stampin' Up! Cottage Wreaths

  Hello! So good to see you today! Honestly, any day right now that I can post is a good day. I have definitely been in a different stage of life these days. I'm definitely good with it. I'm spending more time with my boys, and that time is going by so very quickly!!! Every so often though, I take some time for myself and get back to my stamping table and just create! This month's OSAT theme was just so fun, I had to play along!

 

 SO I was a little stuck though on which set to use. I finally decided that because the wreath is made up of leaves it totally counted for a Garden Party!!! I kept it pretty easy with just a card and little gift bag.

 I started out creating the wreath. I inked the wreath with Crushed Curry ink, then highlighted a few of the leaves using the brush tip of the Cajun Craze and Merry Merlot Stampin' Write Markers.I used a Stampin' Spritzer to add a little water so that the colors blended together a bit on the stamp before stamping the image on Watercolor Paper.

 I basically created the bag in the same way. I love creating little gift bags. This is such an easy pattern too. It's one sheet of 11" x 6", scored at 5" and 6", then at 1" in on both long sides. Easy peasy!!!

 I hope that you enjoy the rest of the hop!!!

 

 

Thanks again for stopping by - hope you have a fantastic day!!!!

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

NEWLY UPDATED TUTORIAL STORE!!!

My tutorial store- featuring tutorials from the Stampin' Glam Squad and Create With Us Design Teams has just been updated with LOTS of new, fabulous tutorials!!!

#tgifc381 Sketch Challenge with Stampin' Up! Sweet Songbirds!

Hello and Happy Friday. I am kind of impressed with myself. It's been a while since I have had posts two days in a row! I am so happy I had a chance to play along with my #TGIFChallenges team this week for this great sketch.

 Because I had so much going on the last few days, I knew that to maximize my time, I wanted to keep creating with Sweet Songbirds (see yesterday's post)

 I used one of the extra birds I created for a sweet little focal point in the sketch's circle. This card came together SO quickly, "thanks" to the Amazing Thanks Dies, and the fun little bird punch.

 Remember to stop by the #TGIFChallenges Blog for more great inspiration!

 In case you are looking for the supplies for today's post, I'll link them down below! Please use host code F646SG9Q

 

 

Product List

Sweet Songbirds Bundle (English)

[158727]

$34.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[159253]

$12.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155668]

$9.25

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

[122924]

$9.25

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

[131297]

$9.25

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$6.00

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

[155475]

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Timber 3 D Embossing Folder

[156406]

$10.00

Thanks again for stopping by - hope you have a fantastic day!!!!

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

NEWLY UPDATED TUTORIAL STORE!!!

My tutorial store- featuring tutorials from the Stampin' Glam Squad and Create With Us Design Teams has just been updated with LOTS of new, fabulous tutorials!!!

OSAT Blog Hop - BFFs with Stampin' Up! Sweet Songbirds

Hello! Holy smokes it's been a while!!!  Regardless, I am so happy you are here, joining us on this month's One Stamp At A Time Blog Hop! This month we are all about the besties, so it should be a really fun hop.

 The Sweet Songbirds is seriously one of my favorite bundles! I love the cute little birds and you can do so much with them!!! I kept it pretty simple with a sweet card and a box of chocolates this time.

 I wanted a bright, fun card that would cheer up a bestie! I really love how it turned out! I always imagine the little bird singing, so I love pairing it with the Merry Melody Embossing Folder!

I am a firm believer in that something doesn't always need to be fancy or complicated to be special. I think that just adding these simple little birds and a little Pale Papaya Ribbon to this Kraft Gift Box.

 I am super excited to see what the rest of the hop holds and I hope that you are too! I am sure that you'll be inspired!

 

 

 In case you are looking for the supplies for today's post, I'll link them down below! Please use host code F646SG9Q

Product List

Sweet Songbirds Bundle (English)

[158727]

$34.00

Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[155052]

$17.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[147096]

$8.00

Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[155519]

$9.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155668]

$9.25

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

[122924]

$9.25

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

[131297]

$9.25

Pale Papaya 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon

[155672]

$7.00

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

[156485]

$7.00

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

[158130]

$7.50

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Merry Melody 3 D Embossing Folder

[156392]

$10.00

Scalloped Contours Dies

[155560]

$35.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Kraft Gift Boxes

[156569]

$10.00

Thanks again for stopping by - hope you have a fantastic day!!!!

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

NEWLY UPDATED TUTORIAL STORE!!!

My tutorial store- featuring tutorials from the Stampin' Glam Squad and Create With Us Design Teams has just been updated with LOTS of new, fabulous tutorials!!!

OSAT Blog Hop - Time to Saleabrate Hippest Hippo

 Hello! I sure do hope you are having a wonderful day! Welcome to this month's OSAT Blog Hop. Our theme this month is all about Stampin' Up!'s fantastic Summer Sale-A-Bration offerings. It's an awesome catalog - full of wonderful products that you can earn for free right now with purchase.

 There were quite a few items that I fell in love with but chose to feature the adorable Hippest Hippos stamp set.

 It's a super fun stamp set, especially if you love to color, and there is even a coordinating die set that adds even more awesomeness.

 I had so much fun playing with these guys! I decided to pair them with another SaleABration stamp set, Amazing Phrasing. 

 After coloring and cutting this little guy out, I paired him with a sentiment from the Amazing Phrasing set, and a sheet of Petal Pink Designer Series Paper from Tea Boutique. What do you think of the stitching around the edges? It's actually the Stitchery stamp set! I don't know why I don't use this more.

 I might have also treated myself to a fun new die! How fun is this?

 I love being able to create coordinating cards and gifties!

I invite you to continue around the hop and be inspired by all of the projects we have for you!

 

 This month's Host Code is F646SG9Q - please enter when you do any shopping through my website!!!

 

Product List

Hippest Hippos Cling Stamp Set (English)

[159921]

$0.00

Stitchery Cling Stamp Set

[155074]

$21.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad

[147118]

$8.00

Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154886]

$9.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154893]

$9.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$8.00

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

[159229]

$8.75

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

[146985]

$9.25

Tea Boutique 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[158659]

$12.00

Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon

[152462]

$6.00

2021–2023 In Color Jewels

[155571]

$7.00

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Cracker & Treat Box Dies

[159182]

$36.00

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

#tgifc375 Color Challenge - Stampin' Up! Sweet Songbirds

Hello! Happy Friday!

   Well, I don't know about you, but I am spending my days inside, hiding from this heat. I'm in Las Vegas, and even though our temperatures will often hit 5-10 degrees more, it's still rough. Our new puppy wants no part of it either! Can't say I blame him. So time in the stampin' room it is!

 

 I think my projects lately are feeling the effects of the heat too. I find myself doing "lighter" and "simpler" projects. How about you, do you find that your styles change with the seasons?

 I kept with the Color Challenge, just adding a fun pop of black with my favorite ribbon - Black & White Gingham! I thought it would be cute to pair up the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder with the notes of the singing bird and sentiment! 

 This month's Host Code is F646SG9Q - please enter when you do any shopping through my website!!!

 

Product List

Sweet Songbirds Bundle (English)

[158727]

$34.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad

[147100]

$8.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$8.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$8.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

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

[131198]

$9.25

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

[141416]

$9.25

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146988]

$9.25

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels

[158130]

$7.50

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

[156485]

$7.00

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.50

Merry Melody 3 D Embossing Folder

[156392]

$10.00

Scalloped Contours Dies

[155560]

$35.00

Sunflowers Dies

[152704]

$33.00

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

 

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

#tgifc373 Inspiration Challenge - Stampin' Up! Sweet Songbirds and Paper Clips

 Hello and Happy Friday! 

   It's been a BUSY week here. Last week we did something I said I would NEVER do...I caved, and we now have a sweet Mini Sheepadoodle Puppy in the house. (I'll make you read through my whole post before I share a pic - LOL!)

 This was a fun challenge, and I know we will see a great variety of projects! I know most people might use them on a card, but I chose to do a MAJOR throwback project! I remember making these paper clip bookmarks years and years ago with our old scalloped circle punches. I dug through my drawers and guess what I found a few of!!! 

 This time I paired them with our Songbird Builder Punch, and I can hardly get over how cute they turned out!!! They are a SUPER simple project, and with the way that I made them, the only stamping was the eyes!!! 

 To make them, just make two mirrored image birds, and sandwich the paperclip between them, securing them together with Stampin' Dimensionals. Make sure that you place the Dimensionals on every side of the paper clip as to keep it from moving around too much.

ere is a linked shopping list for you. This month's Host Code is F646SG9Q, please use that when you place any order less than $150!!!

 

Product List

Sweet Songbirds Bundle (English)

[158727]

$34.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

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

[122924]

$9.25

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

[120953]

$9.25

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

[146985]

$9.25

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

Ok, as promised, here is my sweet Toby boy...AKA "Toby Wan Kenobi","Tobester", and "Fluff-butt"...

 

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

#tgifc372 Sketch Challenge - Stampin' Up! Sweetest Cherries

Hello there! Happy Friday. It might could be a small miracle that I am posting two weeks in a row. While all of the end of the school craziness has slowed down, summer has been in full swing, and I am finally catching up on some "me time", including taking care of a lot of health issues. Thanks to having some pain relief due to a procedure yesterday (nothing like last minute), I was able to take advantage of the opportunity and took some time in my office to create. I have been looking for a chance to use this adorable new stamp set, Sweetest Cherries from Stampin' Up!, and with a little liberty with the sketch, I think I made it work.

 It's a fairly simple sketch, you would think that I would be able to follow it! LOL...Maybe it was leftover anesthesia, but I felt rebellious - LOL

I did stick to it for the most part. I think I am going to love this bundle. I like that the cherries have the coordinating punch, that's always fun. I also LOVE the fun font. I'm still getting used to playing with this year's fun new In Colors, so I love the color combo of Black and White with the Sweet Sorbet and Parakeet Party! What do you think?

Here is a linked shopping list for you. This month's Host Code is F646SG9Q, please use that when you place any order less than $150!!!

 

Product List

Sweetest Cherries Bundle (English)

[158717]

$33.25

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad

[159216]

$8.00

Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[159208]

$8.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$8.00

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

[121045]

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159268]

$9.25

2022–2024 In Color™ 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[159253]

$12.00

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

[156485]

$7.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$6.00

Classic Matte Dots

[158146]

$7.00

Basics Embossing Powders

[155554]

$18.00

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$30.00

Timber 3 D Embossing Folder

[156406]

$10.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$11.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

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