Stamp Time Somewhere

#TGIFC204 Product Focus - Stampin' Blends and This Little Piggy

 Hello!!! Happy Friday! Hope you are having a great week. Hopefully now you can enjoy a little weekend time and maybe even get in some stamping. The TGIF team has decided to focus on Stampin' Up!'s amazing Stamping Blends markers this week and the inspiration is awesome! Make sure you click on the challenge photo below to check it out, and maybe even play along!

 I LOVE using our blends and use them often, so hopefully you've found some inspiration here previously, but I won't pass up an opportunity to use them ANY TIME!!! LOL. Today I was in the mood to create something bright, fun, and cheery, and I think that this card definitely fits that description!

  I stamped the piggy in Memento Ink on Thick Whisper White cardstock. I find that to be the best combo for using blends in their traditional use. You can use them in all sorts of ways though, like using them to recolor your embellishments!

 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

This Little Piggy Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[143919]

$28.00

This Little Piggy Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143922]

$20.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147272]

$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

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144601]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[119683]

$8.50

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

[122924]

$8.50

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

[140272]

$7.75

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

[101856]

$9.00

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

[148554]

$11.00

Share What You Love Embellishment Kit

[146928]

$11.00

Silver & Petal Pink Baker's Twine

[146288]

$4.00

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 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!

#tgifc203 Inspiration Challenge - Out of this World!!!

 Hi there and Happy Friday! It's been another busy week around here- story of my life every Spring. It's hard - but I know one day I will miss it, so I just do my best to get it all done and take a few moments to enjoy WHY I do it! Still make sure I am carving out a little time to create so I don't go crazy!

 Definitely had to think "outside the box" on this one!!! Pulled together quite a few things, but I think it works...

 Thank goodness for the Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper!!! All the adorable star images were a perfect starting point for me!I don't use the Lined Alphabet NEARLY as much as I should!!! It's kind of awesome, it's such a perfect size! I stamped the letters on the Night of Navy star paper in Versamark and used Silver Embossing Powder to make the letters stand out, then cut them out with the coordinating Layering Alphabet Edgelits. I also used two other die sets, the Wood Crate Framelits for the star and the Well Written Framelits for the word "friend". So even though this card does use quite a bit of extras, it was really quite simple to put together!

As always, I want to remind you how much I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. When you place your order this month, please use the hostess code A2UUGPXC for a special thank you treat from me!

 Don't forget about Sale-A-Bration extravaganza!!!! I love this time of year, because it means free gifts for EVERYONE!!! With every $50 you order, you can choose a free gift. There's also a few extra special choices for $100 orders - AND if you hostess or join my team, there's EVEN MORE!!! PLEASE don't wait too long!!! Did you know that some items are already SOLD OUT!!??!!

 

Product List

Lined Alphabet Photopolymer Bundle

[148390]

$143.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.00

Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper

[146284]

$11.00

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

[122924]

$8.50

Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121043]

$8.50

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

[146988]

$8.50

Silver Foil Sheets

[132178]

$4.00

1/8" Circle Handheld Punch

[134365]

$9.00

Silver & Petal Pink Baker's Twine

[146288]

$4.00

Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109131]

$5.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Layering Alphabet Edgelits Dies

[145664]

$125.00

Well Written Framelits Dies

[148534]

$40.00

Wood Crate Framelits Dies

[143730]

$30.00

I am also so happy to announce that I have an extra special perk for you now when you purchase from me! 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 A2UUGPXC, 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!

OSAT Blog Hop - Bring on the Birthdays - Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration - So Hoppy Together

   Hi Stamping friend!!! Hope today finds you well and creating! I am hopping along with the One Stamp At A Time (OSAT) team today, and today is all about Bringing on the Birthdays!!! Great timing for me, as March and April are loaded birthday months in our family!

 I created today's card for my youngest's birthday earlier this month. He's such a fun and happy kid, so I wanted something that I felt reflected his personality.

 I am so glad that he LOVED them!! I colored the Froggies from So Hoppy Together with our awesome Blends markers, and layered everything together with this bright and trendy color combo! 

 Fun Tip Add some shimmer on those little flies with a touch of Wink of Stella on their wings!

Please make sure to visit the other team member's blogs to see more great Birthday Inspiration!

 

 

 

As always, I want to remind you how much 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!

 Don't forget about Sale-A-Bration extravaganza!!!! I love this time of year, because it means free gifts for EVERYONE!!! With every $50 you order, you can choose a free gift. There's also a few extra special choices for $100 orders - AND if you hostess or join my team, there's EVEN MORE!!!

 

Product List

So Hoppy Together Cling Stamp Set

[149725]

$0.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

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

[140272]

$7.75

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

[146990]

$8.50

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

[131197]

$8.50

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100867]

$8.50

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147274]

$9.00

Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144600]

$9.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[145058]

$9.00

Basic Black Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147942]

$9.00

Well Written Framelits Dies

[148534]

$40.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

Night Of Navy 1/2" Gingham Ribbon

[144232]

$7.50

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

 

I am also so happy to announce that I have an extra special perk for you now when you purchase from me! 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!

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!

PCC329 Sketch Challenge - Featuring Stampin' Up! 's Incredible Like You

 Hello!!! Hope you are doing well today. I know that a lot of the country has had some crazy weather this week, we're expecting some rain, but that's about it. Nothing like our crazy snow last week...

 Today I am playing along with the Paper Craft Crew's sketch challenge. I will definitely say that this is one that I let loosely inspire me, as I didn't follow it exactly. I do love how the card turned out though!

So, here's the sketch:

Ok, so just remember, it DID inspire this one, even if mine turned out a little differently...

  You see it, right??? LOL 

  Anyhow - I knew I wanted something bright and cheery, and I hadn't inked up these fun flower stamps yet! They are SUPER easy to stamp too, you don't have to "stamp off" to get the lighter color, just ink and stamp! Now, the card isn't too complicated if you don't mind fussy cutting. I did cut out the leaves so that I could arrange and layer them.

  This is a GREAT stamp set, with or without the coordinating Incredible Like You kit!

As always, I want to remind you how much 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!

 Don't forget about Sale-A-Bration extravaganza!!!! I love this time of year, because it means free gifts for EVERYONE!!! With every $50 you order, you can choose a free gift. There's also a few extra special choices for $100 orders - AND if you hostess or join my team, there's EVEN MORE!!!

 

 

Product List

Incredible Like You Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148708]

$17.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$7.50

Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad

[147142]

$7.50

Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin' Pad

[147141]

$7.50

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[147145]

$7.50

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

$7.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.00

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

[100730]

$9.75

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

[121045]

$8.50

Black Stampin' Emboss Powder

[146956]

$5.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Metallics Sequin Assortment

[144214]

$5.00

I am also so happy to announce that I have an extra special perk for you now when you purchase from me! 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!

#tgifc201 Color Challenge - Stampin' Up! Amazing Life

 Hi there! Happy Friday, Happy March! It's officially the busy season here in our home with one kiddo in drama and his first play, one with band and baseball, one fundraising for school and having a birthday this weekend! I am still forever grateful to have an opportunity to make a little money doing what I love - creating and sharing Stampin' Up! It's been such a wonderful opportunity. If you've ever considered it yourself - NOW is the time - during Sale-A-Bration - where you get some of the best extra perks of the year (check the end of this post for more info)

 Anyhow - the first Friday of every month brings us fun color challenges at TGIF Challenges. This month was indeed a bit of a challenge for me!

 I know I ALWAYS need birthday cards, so I pulled out the fantastic set from Stampin' Up! Amazing Life for this one!

 Once again, I turned to our fantastic Blends markers to add a pop of color to this card. It was actually a pretty simple card to make too - not a LOT of coloring or fussy cutting, but just enough@

As always, I want to remind you how much 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!

 Don't forget about Sale-A-Bration extravaganza!!!! I love this time of year, because it means free gifts for EVERYONE!!! With every $50 you order, you can choose a free gift. There's also a few extra special choices for $100 orders - AND if you hostess or join my team, there's EVEN MORE!!!

 

Product List

Amazing Life Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148750]

$21.00

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

[147113]

$7.50

Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

[149165]

$7.50

Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[148059]

$9.00

Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147276]

$9.00

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

[105118]

$8.50

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

[140272]

$7.75

Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon

[146912]

$7.50

Iridescent Sequin Assortment

[144212]

$5.00

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!

I am also so happy to announce that I have an extra special perk for you now when you purchase from me! 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!

Fancy Friday - Favorite Occasions Products - Stampin' Up! Flowering Desert

 Hello! I am so happy that it is time for Fancy Friday again!!! It's like one of my favorite days of the month because I get to see so much awesome inspiration from some of my favorite designers (and friends)!

 This set was without a doubt, my favorite in the new Occasions catalog and has been one of my favorites to work with lately! Maybe because I actually am lucky enough to live in the desert, and even though I have no cactus anywhere near me (I know, right?) I love how the desert blooms in the spring, and with this versatile, trendy set - I can have that look whenever I want now!

 EEEEP!!! Ok, so confession - this actually uses quite a few of my favorite products from the Occasions catalog - The Flowering Desert stamp set, the new, AMAZING Rectangle Stitched dies, AND the new MUST HAVE - Well Written dies!!! They are seriously perfect!

 Do you love that Coastal Cabana gingham paper? It's actually from the Sale-A-Bration Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Papers - I just used a sponge brayer to add Coastal Cabana ink to it - FUN idea, right???

As always, I want to remind you how much 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!

 Don't forget about Sale-A-Bration extravaganza!!!! I love this time of year, because it means free gifts for EVERYONE!!! With every $50 you order, you can choose a free gift. There's also a few extra special choices for $100 orders - AND if you hostess or join my team, there's EVEN MORE!!!

 

Product List

Flowering Desert Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148700]

$16.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

[147052]

$7.50

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[147145]

$7.50

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$7.50

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

[141416]

$8.50

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

[131297]

$8.50

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

[100730]

$9.75

Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper

[149622]

$0.00

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

$4.00

Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine

[141682]

$3.00

Share What You Love Artisan Pearls

[146927]

$6.00

Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies

[148551]

$35.00

Well Written Framelits Dies

[148534]

$40.00

Sponge Brayers

[141714]

$8.00

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!

 Please enjoy the rest of the hop - up next is the gorgeous and talented Lauren Alarid! Love her to pieces, and she ALWAYS has the most beautiful projects!

I am also so happy to announce that I have an extra special perk for you now when you purchase from me! 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!

 

PCC327 Sketch Challenge, Stampin' Up! Amazing Life

 Hello!!!! Hope you're having a great day. It's been an exciting around here this week. We had SNOW!!! Now, I know that's not a big deal for a lot of y'all, but it sure is a big deal when you live in Las Vegas. Maybe that pretty white and softness played a part in inspiring my colors to go along with this week's Paper Craft Crew Challenges Sketch Challenge!

 

 

  Isn't it a cute sketch? I was kind of tempted to go "Spring" with this one, but decided instead to make a birthday card that I "needed" instead!

 Ok, so I might be making more of these!!! I LOVE the colors - I LOVE the layout!!! I LOVE THIS SET! Seriously - there are so many occasions you could make projects for with it!!! Do you love the ombre look? I still do, and using the Stampin' Blends, I was able to create this fun look on this card.

 Oh, here's a great tip for when you are layering with Glimmer Paper - I punched a smaller circle out of the Glimmer Paper where it would be hidden by the sentiment circle. This accomplishes two things - first, you don't waste Glimmer Paper that won't be seen, plus, it makes adhering that second layer so much easier!

As always, I want to remind you how much 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!

 Don't forget about Sale-A-Bration extravaganza!!!! I love this time of year, because it means free gifts for EVERYONE!!! With every $50 you order, you can choose a free gift. There's also a few extra special choices for $100 orders - AND if you hostess or join my team, there's EVEN MORE!!!

 

 

Product List

Amazing Life Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148750]

$21.00

Amazing Life Photopolymer Bundle

[150624]

$50.25

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

[147103]

$7.50

Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147276]

$9.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

$7.50

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144605]

$9.00

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147106]

$7.50

Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147283]

$9.00

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

[140272]

$7.75

Silver Glimmer Paper

[146960]

$5.00

Silver Baker’S Twine

[145569]

$4.00

Iridescent Sequin Assortment

[144212]

$5.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

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!

I am also so happy to announce that I have an extra special perk for you now when you purchase from me! 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!

 

 

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!

I am also so happy to announce that I have an extra special perk for you now when you purchase from me! 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!

 

OSAT Blog Hop - Simple Stamping with Stampin' Up! Humming Along

 Happy Valentine's Day! I LOVE today - I love it for so many reasons, but the main one is that it's my son't birthday!!! Today he turns 13!!! So hard to believe! I have been one busy Mama. SO glad I was able to get in some stamping time this week, I NEEDED it - OSAT and simple stamping to the rescue! I created this set of Thank You cards for my youngest son's GATE teacher to send to a few organizations that helped pull together their recent field trip to the local bird sanctuary. Humming along seemed like a natural choice.

 I found a picture of one of the hummingbirds that are in our area, and fell in love with the colors of this one, and knew that it would make for a stunning card!

  The watercolor pencils are perfect for getting great blending on this bird. Keeping it simple, I didn't use any punches or any Big Shot items, so I needed to find ways to add visual interest. Adding the large tone-on-tone stamped image on the card base, and matting the sentiment strip with Silver Glimmer paper were two easy ways to do this.

 I did use 2 circle punches on the jar though, but I figured it would make a super cute little gift for his hard working teacher. I found these great little plastic jars at the Dollar Tree in the Valentine section. I think I need to see if they have any more....

I can not wait to see what everyone else on the hop has created - make sure that you check them all out - there's bound to be some amazing ideas!

 

As always, I want to remind you how much 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!

 Don't forget about Sale-A-Bration extravaganza!!!! I love this time of year, because it means free gifts for EVERYONE!!! With every $50 you order, you can choose a free gift. There's also a few extra special choices for $100 orders - AND if you hostess or join my team, there's EVEN MORE!!!

 

Product List

Humming Along Cling Stamp Set

[148758]

$20.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$7.50

Watercolor Pencils

[141709]

$16.00

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2

[149014]

$12.50

Blender Pens

[102845]

$12.00

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

[101910]

$9.00

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

[146990]

$8.50

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

[131197]

$8.50

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

[146987]

$8.50

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

[121045]

$8.50

Silver Glimmer Paper

[146960]

$5.00

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

[146939]

$8.00

2" Circle Punch

[133782]

$18.00

2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch

[143720]

$18.00

hank 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!

I am also so happy to announce that I have an extra special perk for you now when you purchase from me! 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!

 

#tgifc198 Sketch Challenge - Stampin' Up! All My Love Inspired

Hello and Happy Friday!!! Woo Hoo - look at me, I have it done in time! LOL, so far, so good with my new master list of things I need to get done. Please tel me I am not the only one who struggles with this. Time management has NEVER been a strength for me!

 It's SO CUTE!!! Although, Once again, I didn't follow directions very well!!! Oh well, that's what inspiration challenges are for - to inspire you. Sometimes that inspiration just takes a tiny detour!

 I do like the way it turned out, even if it is a little unconventional! My favorite part might be where I combined two of the dies from the Be Mine Stitched Framelit Dies to create the large heart. I adhered a few of the heart outline ones on to another piece of Balmy Blue cardstock before I cut out the large stitched heart. I LOVE how it turned out!!! SO there is NO stamping on this card, and it relies heavily on our Fabulous All My Love Designer Series Paper and two different die sets.

As always, I want to remind you how much 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!

 Don't forget about Sale-A-Bration extravaganza!!!! I love this time of year, because it means free gifts for EVERYONE!!! With every $50 you order, you can choose a free gift. There's also a few extra special choices for $100 orders - AND if you hostess or join my team, there's EVEN MORE!!!

 

 

Product List

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

[148576]

$11.00

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

[120953]

$8.50

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

[146982]

$8.50

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

[121045]

$8.50

Silver Glimmer Paper

[146960]

$5.00

Heart Epoxy Droplets

[148583]

$6.50

3/16" (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim

[147808]

$7.00

Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies

[148527]

$35.00

Well Written Framelits Dies

[148534]

$40.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

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!

I am also so happy to announce that I have an extra special perk for you now when you purchase from me! 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!

PCC325 Sketch Challenge - Stampin' Up! Just Because

 Hello!!! Hope you're having a great day! I am back today with a great sketch challenge from Paper Craft Crew. I think I pretty much LOVE this sketch and want to keep it on my inspiration board! I have been dying to ink up my FREE Stampin' Rewards stamp set from Stampin' Up! - Just Because. It's a GREAT set for coloring and SO versatile! 

 Thanks to the sketch, the card came together pretty quickly. The longest part was the coloring - and even that was pretty quick.

 

 This sketch would be great for a quick and easy card, or maybe someone who is just building their stash of paper crafting supplies. If you choose to use this exact image - you can choose this stamp set for free with Stampin' Rewards!!!

 As always, I want to remind you how much 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!

 Don't forget about Sale-A-Bration extravaganza!!!! I love this time of year, because it means free gifts for EVERYONE!!! With every $50 you order, you can choose a free gift. There's also a few extra special choices for $100 orders - AND if you hostess or join my team, there's EVEN MORE!!!

Product List

Just Because Cling Stamp Set

[148786]

$13.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144597]

$9.00

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[148544]

$9.00

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

[100730]

$9.75

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

[146982]

$8.50

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack

[144177]

$11.00

Night Of Navy 1/2" Gingham Ribbon

[144232]

$7.50

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143706]

$10.00

Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies

[148551]

$35.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

 

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!

I am also so happy to announce that I have an extra special perk for you now when you purchase from me! 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!

TGIF197 Color Combo - Stampin' Up! Hello Cupcake

 Hello! Welcome. Happy TGIF (even if it's really Monday) These last few weeks have been so busy, and they are only going to get crazier as I jump into baseball season around here. I spent a LOT of time making a LONG, organized list of all of my fun blog assignments coming up, so hopefully I will get ahead and this won't happen.... hopefully! LOL

 Guess that just goes to show that there is still LOTS of time to play along with the challenge this week! LOL

  I created this card with the cutest little sweetheart in mind. Problem is, today is now her birthday, so it's going to be a little late. I hope she'll forgive me!

 Love this bright color combo! The card came together pretty quickly too with such a fun, multi image stamp set. Don't you just LOVE that BOW? Truth is, I couldn't decide which ribbon, so I used all of the ones that I had in these colors!!! LOL

As always, I want to remind you how much 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!

 Don't forget about Sale-A-Bration extravaganza!!!! I love this time of year, because it means free gifts for EVERYONE!!! With every $50 you order, you can choose a free gift. There's also a few extra special choices for $100 orders - AND if you hostess or join my team, there's EVEN MORE!!!

 

Product List

Hello Cupcake Photopolymer Stamp Set

[149714]

$0.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

[147143]

$7.50

Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin' Pad

[147141]

$7.50

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$7.50

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.00

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

[144243]

$8.50

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

[131297]

$8.50

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

[100730]

$9.75

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

[121045]

$8.50

Silver Glimmer Paper

[146960]

$5.00

In Color 2018–2020 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[146963]

$11.00

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

$5.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Berry Burst 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon

[145489]

$7.00

Pineapple Punch 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon

[146953]

$6.00

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

[146939]

$8.00

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!

I am also so happy to announce that I have an extra special perk for you now when you purchase from me! 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!

Creation Station February Hop - Share What You Love

 Hi! I hope you are having a wonderful, relaxing weekend. Hopefully you are finding lots of creative inspiration if you've been hopping along with us. If you're just starting - well - get on it!

 This month is all about LOVE! I thought I would make a fairly simple, masculine "love you" card. It could be used for Valentine's Day, or any time you just want to tell a guy in your life that you think he's kind of special. 

 It's no secret that I love to watercolor. I especially love water-coloring intricate, detailed images, but sometimes, I like EASY watercolor too! This technique is a pretty much no fail, more graphic/artsy way to achieve a watercolor look.

 You definitely have to let go of perfectionism with this look! To achieve it, first spritz your watercolor paper with a light mist of water. This will help prepare the paper. After you ink up your stamp, give that a light mist of water as well, and then stamp! The water will blend the colors in all sorts of fun ways. It's not meant to be perfect, but if you do need to, you can always touch up areas with an Aquapainter. As usual for a "guy card" I kept it pretty simple with embellishments to a minimum. Honestly, I guess this card could go to pretty much anyone! It would also take on a pretty look in warmer, bright colors as well.

 Next up is Julie, I am sure you'll find even more inspiration!

As always, I want to remind you how much I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. When you place your order this month, please use the hostess code PPD3CSG4 for a special thank you treat from me!

 Don't forget about Sale-A-Bration extravaganza!!!! I love this time of year, because it means free gifts for EVERYONE!!! With every $50 you order, you can choose a free gift. There's also a few extra special choices for $100 orders - AND if you hostess or join my team, there's EVEN MORE!!!

 

Product List

Meant To Be Cling Stamp Set

[148626]

$24.00

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad

[147097]

$7.50

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[147096]

$7.50

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

[147088]

$7.50

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

[147138]

$7.50

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

[147099]

$7.50

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

[131202]

$8.50

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

[121045]

$8.50

Silver Glimmer Paper

[146960]

$5.00

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

$5.00

Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine

[141682]

$3.00

Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies

[148551]

$35.00

Well Written Framelits Dies

[148534]

$40.00

Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143706]

$10.00

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 Blushing Blog Hop - a different take on Stampin' Up! FREE Precious Parcel card kit

 Hi friends!!! Well, it's February, and January seemed unusually long this year for some reason. I guess starting off a new month with the We Create Blog Hop is a pretty good way to kick things off!

  We have some fun new themes for y'all this year, and this month we are focusing on all the beautiful shades of pinks and reds that Stampin' Up! offers. One of my favorite new colors is Petal Pink. I love that it's a soft peachy-pink and can look gorgeously sophisticated.

   I decided to do something I RARELY do. I decided to pull apart and alter on of Stampin' Up!'s kit projects. I ADORE this beautiful Precious Parcel card kit that you can earn free with purchase during Sale-A-Bration. I guess I was just in a hodge-podge mood the other day when I was creating this, as it really has a little (or LOT) bit of different things. GUESS WHAT - there's NO STAMPING. THe floral image and the sentiment come in the kit!

As always, I want to remind you how much I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. When you place your order this month, please use the hostess code PPD3CSG4 for a special thank you treat from me!

Product List

Precious Parcel Card Kit

[149750]

$0.00

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

[146985]

$8.50

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

[100730]

$9.75

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack

[144177]

$11.00

Clear Faceted Gems

[144142]

$5.00

Basic Adhesive-Backed Sequins

[146933]

$7.00

Share What You Love Artisan Pearls

[146927]

$6.00

Tufted Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[146335]

$9.00

Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies

[148527]

$35.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

 

 Don't forget about Sale-A-Bration extravaganza!!!! I love this time of year, because it means free gifts for EVERYONE!!! With every $50 you order, you can choose a free gift. There's also a few extra special choices for $100 orders - AND if you hostess or join my team, there's EVEN MORE!!!

 Next up is my amazing friend Kimberley!!! She has one of the most wonderful hearts I've ever met - and she's quite talented as well!

I am also so happy to announce that I have an extra special perk for you now when you purchase from me! 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 KVZQSK3R, you'll be sent a PDF so you can start creating these 7 great cards and 7 coordinating 3D projects!

 

Home Decor SU Style Blog Hop - January 2019 - Valentine's Day

 SO excited to be participating in this month's Home Decor SU Style Blog Hop! Welcome!!! I needed to freshen up my Valentine's Decor, so the timing couldn't have been much better!

 I have recently been a little obsessed with watching "Dollar Tree decor hacks" videos on YouTube. Have you seen these yet? They are so fun - crafters taking items they are finding at the Dollar Stores and giving them make overs! So off to the Dollar Tree I went! Silly me should have taken a before picture - but this was basically just a thin, unfinished balsa type wood heart. My living room has a lot of fun, red Valetine's decor, but my "formal" dining has a softer look, so I wanted to create a little something for in there!

 Ok, there is very little stamping, and a whole lot of "Big-Shotting" on this one! The only stamping is on the "XOXO" - I stamped the flower heart image from the Meant to Be stamp set in Versamark on the letters, then heat embossed in Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder - just for a little close up interest.

To get a nice, finished look on the heart, I traced the heart on the backside of the paper from the Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper, cut it out, glued it to the heart using Multi Glue, then once it was dried, I used an emery board to soften the cut edges of the paper and give it a more seamless look.

 I am so excited to see what the rest of the designers created for their projects this month - please hop through to check everyone out, and leave a little comment love.

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!

 

As always, I want to remind you how much I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. When you place your order this month, please use the hostess code PPD3CSG4 for a special thank you treat from me!

 Don't forget about Sale-A-Bration extravaganza!!!! I love this time of year, because it means free gifts for EVERYONE!!! With every $50 you order, you can choose a free gift. There's also a few extra special choices for $100 orders - AND if you hostess or join my team, there's EVEN MORE!!!

 

Product List

Meant To Be Cling Bundle

[150587]

$53.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.00

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

[146985]

$8.50

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

[100730]

$9.75

Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper

[146284]

$11.00

Calypso Coral 1/4" Ombre Ribbon

[144235]

$7.00

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

$5.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Large Letters Framelits Dies

[141712]

$99.00

Petals & More Thinlits Dies

[145655]

$34.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

 

TGIFancy Friday!!! Some of my FAVORITE new things!

 Hello!!!!

     Happy Friday - busy, busy week here. We've had a sick kiddo, and a badly sprained finger, my step-dad in the hospital and tomorrow is my birthday!!! That means I HAD to multi-task this week's challenges!!! I decided to combine the great inspirations of Fancy Friday's challenge of showcasing my fave Sale-A-Bration item and the TGIF Challenge of showing off our amazing Stampin' Up! Designer Series Papers!

 Ok, so it' no secret that I am not a huge fan of butterflies (they kinda freak me out), but this paper really is amazing. It has my favorite colors with a lot of black, which is SO ME!! I LOVE that this gorgeous paper really did almost all of the work for me on these - the artwork is STUNNING! With this layout, you can get 6 cards, just like this with one sheet. I paired it with the perfect sentiment from the Incredible Like You stamp set. Do you SEE that FONT? HELLO!!! EVERYONE needs this set. Make sure that your order earns you this FREE Designer Series Paper!!!

 There are SO MANY ideas for you this week, between the Fancy Friday Blog Hop, and all of the great ideas from the designers at TGIF Challenges - I hope you have some time to visit all of my friends - and give them some love. If you're following the Fancy Friday hop - your next stop is the beautiful and talented Krista Frattin!

As always, I want to remind you how much I truly appreciate the opportunity to be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. When you place your order this month, please use the hostess code PPD3CSG4 for a special thank you treat from me!

 Don't forget about Sale-A-Bration extravaganza!!!! I love this time of year, because it means free gifts for EVERYONE!!! With every $50 you order, you can choose a free gift. There's also a few extra special choices for $100 orders - AND if you hostess or join my team, there's EVEN MORE!!!

 

 

 

Product List

Incredible Like You Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148708]

$17.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.00

Grapefruit Grove 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146972]

$8.50

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[119683]

$8.50

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

[144245]

$8.50

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

[146982]

$8.50

Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146986]

$8.50

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

[121045]

$8.50

Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper

[149622]

$0.00

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

[148486]

$7.00

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

$5.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

2" Circle Punch

[133782]

$18.00

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!