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PCC270 Sketch Challenge with Cookie Cutter Christmas

 Hi there!

    I just got back from a wonderful Thanksgiving Day weekend trip! It's an annual tradition for our family to go to Knott's Berry Farm during the Holiday Season - we had such a wonderful time, so many memories made. I also got to sneak in a quick visit to the beach and watched my boys play in the water!

 This week's Paper Craft Crew Challenge is a sketch challenge. I am SOOO glad I got it done before we left, as we got home much later than I thought we would. 

 (please click on the photo above to check out the rest of the Design Team's take on this sketch!)

 I thought I would have a little fun with the sketch, and get in a little coloring therapy at the same time.

 Aren't they the SWEETEST?!?! So fun to color too. I love the great, blended looks you get when using our Stampin' Blends Markers! I paired this great stamp set with the sentiment and snowflakes from this month's Paper Pumpkin, but if you aren't a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber (WHY NOT?!?!?! FIX THAT HERE), You could easily swap those out for another set.

 Are you loving your Blends? If you don't have them yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? If you still need to give someone a wish list for Christmas yet, make sure you add these!!!

Here is the list of supplies that I used. By clicking on the images below, you can the items directly to your cart so that you can create this card, and MANY other projects too!!! Please enter BRY6NTDR as your hostess code, and I will send you a special thank you gift with any purchase of $35 or more! (U.S. only)

Product List

Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set

[142043]

$21.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[126982]

$6.50

Stampin' Blends Markers Collection

[147475]

$121.50

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

[140272]

$7.00

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

[121045]

$8.00

Cookie Cutter Builder Punch

[140396]

$18.00

Metallics Sequin Assortment

[144214]

$5.00

 

 

 

 Have you played along with this week's TGIF Challenge? It's a really fun one! There's still time! I also hope to see you back here on Friday for the NEXT Challenge! Have a wonderful, wonderful, crafty day!

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#tgifc135 All About the OMBRE! Stampin' Up! Watercolor Christmas

 Hello!!! Happy Friday!!! Hoping that all y'all here in the states had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Did you brave any stores for Black Friday? I plan on MAYBE going to a couple. Then I'll be spending the day decorating for Christmas, and hopefully a little stamping!

 

 After your visit here - stop by the TGIF Challenges blog to see some AMAZING cards using this set! Just click on the sketch below.

 There are so many ways to achieve this beautiful look...I chose to create my ombre with cardstock, although some of our other designers chose ink, and even some of Stampin' Up!'s awesome Designer Series Paper. (make sure you check them out)

 When I started, I had intentions of making this a Christmas card with non-traditional colors. I even used a Christmas stamp set, but when it came down to it, I kind of really liked it without adding the Christmas elements!

 

Berry Burst

Rose Red

Melon Mambo

Blushing Bride

Pink Pirouette

 Don't forget to get your Online Extravaganza Order in before it's too late!

 

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Here is the list of supplies that I used. By clicking on the images below, you can the items directly to your cart so that you can create this card, and MANY other projects too!!!

 

Product List

Watercolor Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[144838]

$18.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140931]

$7.00

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

[121045]

$8.00

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

[100730]

$9.00

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

[131197]

$8.00

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

[144243]

$8.00

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

[102544]

$8.00

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[115320]

$8.00

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131198]

$8.00

Pink Pirouette 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[111351]

$8.00

Metallics Sequin Assortment

[144214]

$5.00

Silver Metallic Thread

[138402]

$3.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Polka Dot Basics Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143709]

$7.50

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

[141705]

$35.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

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PCC269 Very Vintage - Stampin' Up! Painted Harvest

 Hi there!!! Happy Wednesday! I am SO screwed up on my days. My kiddos are off of school for the week and I can not keep days straight for the life of me! It's a good thing I have these blog hops and design teams to keep my days straight!

(click on the image above to visit the Paper Craft Crew Blog!)

 You would ever guess it based off of my home decor, but seriously, stamping in a Vintage style is a challenge for me! I decided to turn to a set I know to be super versatile - my favorite new classic - Painted Harvest

 I realized that I usually do most of my focal point stamping on Whisper White or Very Vanilla, but I love the look of stamping on Crumb Cake, it gives a softer, muted look, perfect for this week's vintage style. This card would have a completely different feel had I not used the Crumb Cake.

 I love how quickly this card came together. There's not a lot of layers, not a lot of fussiness, just a nice, clean and easy card.

 Have you taken advantage of our amazing ON-LINE EXTRAVAGANA yet? You NEED TO!!!

SPECIAL HOSTESS CODE JUST FOR THIS EVENT!!!! WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE A SPECIAL SURPRISE GIFT IN THE MAIL? JUST USE THIS HOSTESS CODE ON YOUR ORDER AND IT WILL BE ON IT'S WAY NEXT WEEK!!!!

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Here is the list of supplies that I used. By clicking on the images below, you can the items directly to your cart so that you can create this card, and MANY other projects too!!!

 

 

Product List

Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set

[144783]

$21.00

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[126965]

$6.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[131173]

$6.50

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[126975]

$6.50

Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad

[126979]

$6.50

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[126974]

$6.50

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

[120953]

$8.00

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[119686]

$8.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$4.50

Everyday Label Punch

[144668]

$18.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

Bronze Stampin' Blends Marker

[144607]

$4.50

Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143708]

$10.00

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Do you have these stamp sets?

Hi there! Hope you are having a Happy Monday! We had a fun weekend around here. Ended last night by a nice fire with great friends. My hubby took this pic, because he thought it was funny that I was SO COLD!!! (For the record, I must belong in the desert because it was 52 degrees out and I thought I was going to turn in to a popsicle)

 I know I don't usually post on Monday's but I just HAD TO today. Why you ask? Because I wanted to know if you had any of these stamp sets...and if you don't, I want to help you get them!!!!

 (need a better look at all of them? CLICK HERE or on the PHOTO ABOVE to go directly to my store!)

While you're there - check out all of the other amazing sale items!!!! You will not want to miss out on these!!!

Download Item List Flyer US

 

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Here are a couple of cards I've made with the stamp sets in the sale that I currently own. I am so excited to be able to add a few more of these great sets to my stamp table!! Remember that this first sale is only 24 hours, so go order now!!!

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#TGIFC134 Theme Week - Gratitude!

 Hi Stampin' friends!!! Happy Friday! Have you checked out the Fancy Friday Blog Hop already? If you haven't you totally should! First though - #TGIFChallenges...

 When I was asked 134 challenges ago, by my beautiful and talented friend Mercedes to be on this design team, I had no idea how much it would end up meaning to me. There have been the regular comings and goings - there are 3 of us that are still around from that first challenge - Mercedes, Cathy Caines, and myself. Last year when Mercedes accepted a position on Stampin' Up!'s Artisan Design Team again, she asked me if I would take care of TGIF for her. What a BLESSING!!! There was a little bit of a learning curve, and a little extra work, but it has been so worth it!!! To see all of the challengers participating every week, to building a FABULOUS team that have become like family to me, I have been truly blessed!

 We took this pic last week in Salt Lake at Stampin' Up!'s OnStage Demonstrator event. It isn't everyone, but it's a lot of us.

 That's why this week's theme is SO PERFECT!!! Gratitude... my heart is FULL of it for this amazing team!!! (click on the pic below to see what they came up with this week!)

 Ok, now that I've wiped up my tears... (it's true, I cry so quickly, you can ask just about anyone who knows me!)

 I wanted to do something SPECIAL to express my gratitude for the team. I used a beautiful flower stamp that will be available in our upcoming Occasions catalog (sorry for the super early sneak peek, but CAN YOU BLAME ME?)

 The flowers are stamped in Memento Ink on Whisper White cardstock and then the entire panel is colored with our fabulous Stampin' Blends! It was VERY therapeutic coloring! This set will be great for that.

 I am also so very grateful for my customers and my blog readers - thank you all so much! It means so much to have you visit and support my business.... THANK YOU - A hundred times!!!

 Here is the list of supplies that I used. By clicking on the images below, you can the items directly to your cart so that you can create this card, and MANY other projects too!!! Please enter BRY6NTDR as your hostess code, and I will send you a special thank you gift with any purchase of $35 or more! (U.S. only)

 

 

Product List

All Things Thanks Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143097]

$19.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$8.50

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

[100730]

$9.00

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

[121045]

$8.00

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[122925]

$8.00

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109129]

$5.00

Mini Tassels Assortment

[144154]

$7.50

Black Mini Sequin Trim

[144259]

$6.00

Black Rhinestone Jewels

[144639]

$5.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144603]

$9.00

Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144045]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144605]

$9.00

Banner Triple Punch

[138292]

$23.00

 I really hope that you have an AMAZING day! I'm glad you stopped by, don't forget to check out the Fancy Friday Hop!!!

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Fancy Friday Blog Hop - Sketch Challenge - Stampin' Up! Feeling of Christmas

Hi Stampin' friends!!! Happy Friday! I am so happy to be back hopping with my all time fave ladies - our Fancy Friday team! I hated missing last month's hop, but October was one of the craziest months of my life! It's ok, I am back in the stamp room, I've made some renos in there, and I am READY to create my heart out!

 This month we decided to go with a sketch. This sketch is based off of one of the cards recently made by the talented Mrs. Holly Stene.

 I guess I must have Christmas on the brain, or I am just loving this Feeling of Christmas stamp set!!! (I created THIS ONE just the other day)

 Seriously, I LOVE this wreath. I suppose one of these days I'll do it the easier way and use the stamp that is meant to add color and texture, but until then, I just want to color this pretty little image with our Stampin' Blends! Do you have yours yet? They are so awesome!!! You totally need them!

Here is the list of supplies that I used. By clicking on the images below, you can the items directly to your cart so that you can create this card, and MANY other projects too!!! Please enter BRY6NTDR as your hostess code, and I will send you a special thank you gift with any purchase of $35 or more! (U.S. only)

 

 

Product List

Feeling Of Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[144914]

$19.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$8.50

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[119685]

$8.00

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100702]

$8.00

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

[120953]

$8.00

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

[121045]

$8.00

Gold Glimmer Paper

[133719]

$5.00

Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144598]

$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144597]

$9.00

White Stampin Chalk Marker

[132133]

$3.50

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109129]

$5.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$4.50

We really hope that you enjoy this hop - next up is the gorgeous and talented Jennifer Frost!!! Make sure you go through the whole hop - we've added some great new talented artists that you are sure to love!

 I really hope that you have an AMAZING day! I'm glad you stopped by, don't forget that it's also a #TGIFChallenges Friday!!! Hope to see you there too!!!

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PCC268 Sketch Challenge - Stampin' Up! Feeling of Christmas

 Hi!!!!

   I missed y'all! Did you miss me? I know I posted on Friday, but I know it's been a couple of weeks since I actually got to create for Paper Craft Crew. So happy to be back home from Stampin' Up! OnStage in Salt Lake, motivated and ready to create and work again!

 

 Isn't it a fun sketch? Sometimes it really takes me a while to figure out how to translate the sketch, not this week! I knew exactly what I wanted to do! I recently added this stamp set to my desk and it needed ink!

 I am so happy with the way it turned out too!!! I think it's so "ME" !!! I am so happy that we have the Stampin' Blends. Be prepared to see them a lot - I really love them. They are so easy to use too! This took a little time to color instead of using the background/texture/color stamp that comes in the set, but I love how it looks!

Here is the list of supplies that I used. By clicking on the images below, you can the items directly to your cart so that you can create this card, and MANY other projects too!!! Please enter BRY6NTDR as your hostess code, and I will send you a special thank you gift with any purchase of $35 or more! (U.S. only)

 

Product List

Feeling Of Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[144914]

$19.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[126953]

$6.50

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

[100730]

$9.00

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

[140272]

$7.00

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

[102482]

$8.00

Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144598]

$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144597]

$9.00

Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144600]

$9.00

Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine

[141682]

$3.00

Black Rhinestone Jewels

[144639]

$5.00

 I really hope that you have an AMAZING day! I'm glad you stopped by, don't forget to come back on Friday!!!

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#tgifc133 Sketch Challenge - Count My Blessings

 

Hi there!!! Happy Friday!!! I am currently FREEZING in Salt Lake City, attending Stampin'Up! OnStage - learning, visiting, swapping, stamping, hugging...It's AWESOME!!! I can not wait to share with you all of the FUN NEW THINGS!!! Until then, you are just going to have to wait though, and be happy with this week's card, based on this versatile sketch!

 After your visit here - stop by the TGIF Challenges blog to see some AMAZING cards using this set! Just click on the sketch below.

 I am a HUGE fan of our new Stampin' Blends alcohol markers!!! They create the most vivid images! 

 Sorry for the quick post, but it's yesterday was a great first day of OnStage and today is going to be crazy long and busy and so FUN!!! The new Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs are SO AWESOME!!! Hopefully I can jump back in here later and add all the details and a product list.

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#TGIFC132 A neutral color challenge - So Many Shells

 Hi there! Happy Friday! 

    Well, I have survived my first two weeks at work! I say survived, because I have walked over 60 miles! Seriously, my feet HURT! It was nice to take a break and do some stamping.

 

 This week's Challenge is a neutral dream! There are SO many directions that this challenge could go! Make sure that you visit the TGIF Blog to check out what the other team members have come up with too!

  I love this set, but find I haven't used it enough, so I figured it was time!

 I love this sentiment, so I wanted to keep that the focus. Sometimes I wonder what I ever did before the Stitched Shapes Framelits! 

I hope you enjoyed your visit here today. Please make sure to check out the TGIF Blog to see all of the amazing inspiration the team has come up with this week (scroll back up and click on the challenge photo) Have a great weekend!!!

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We Create Blog Hop - Stepped Up, Stampin' Up! Happy Birthday!

 Hope y'all had a great Halloween. It's a little hard for me to believe that November is already here! It is the first of the month though, and that means a new "Step It Up" Blog Hop with the We Create Blog Hop gals!

 My nephew recently turned 13, and as many of you know, boys cards can be difficult. Mostly I think because we want to fancy them up. Despite the fact that he deserves the "fancy" one, I actually gave him the simple one - it seemed a little more appropriate for a teenage boy!

 I stuck with a bold, graphic color combo of Dapper Denim, Emerald Envy, and Lemon Lime Twist with Black, White and some Silver Glimmer Paper. Thank goodness for this Happy Birthday Thinlit - I use it all the time for boy cards!

 I made a few changes for a Stepped Up version -

 I basically kept it the same, just adding a little bit of embossing on the strips and matting them on some Whisper White to help them pop a little more. I also added a little bling.... now this card could be perfect for just about anyone!

Please enjoy the rest of the blog hop - Lynn is up next, can't wait to see what's she's come up with.

Hope you have a great day and don't forget to go create something!

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