Stamp Time Somewhere

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

 

Product List

Bella & Friends Clear-Mount Stamp Sets

[141870]

$20.00

Balloon Celebration Photopolymer Stamp Set

[140675]

$26.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147275]

$9.00

Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147945]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144603]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147274]

$9.00

Shaded Spruce Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147938]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144605]

$9.00

Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144600]

$9.00

Stampin' Blends Color Lifter

[144608]

$4.50

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

[119793]

$8.50

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

[131297]

$8.50

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

[140272]

$7.75

Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine

[141682]

$3.00

Polka Dot Basics Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143709]

$7.50

Well Written Framelits Dies

[148534]

$40.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

 I loved the layout and layers of this card -

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

 

Product List

Just Because Cling Stamp Set

[148786]

$13.00

Itty Bitty Birthdays Cling Stamp Set

[148618]

$23.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

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

[140272]

$7.75

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

[131202]

$8.50

Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147945]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144603]

$9.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147274]

$9.00

Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144605]

$9.00

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[148544]

$9.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[145058]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144601]

$9.00

Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine

[141682]

$3.00

Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143704]

$9.00

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

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

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

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

PCC331 Tic-Tac-Toe Dreaming about Baby

 Hi there!!!!

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

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

 Can you figure out my 3 spaces?

It's SOOOO pretty!!!

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

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

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

 

Product List

Follow Your Dreams Clear-Mount Bundle

[148370]

$36.00

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[147169]

$3.75

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[131157]

$3.75

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[122934]

$3.75

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.00

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

[146985]

$8.50

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

[101856]

$9.00

Watercolor Paper

[122959]

$5.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109129]

$5.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Metallics Sequin Assortment

[144214]

$5.00

Well Said Cling Bundle

[150609]

$76.50

Big Shot

[143263]

$110.00

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

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

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

#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!