SASC36 - Great Friend Hearts card

Happy Saturday!!  Today I have a card to share that uses this week's sketch challenge over at Stampin' Addicts..

Great Friend Hearts card:  I {Heart} Hearts and Great Friend stamp sets; Bermuda Bay, Elegant Eggplant and Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pads; Melon Mambo, Very Vanilla, Old Olive, and Kraft cardstock; Elegant Eggplant 1/4" grosgrain ribbon; Linen Thread; Paper Piercing Tool; Mat Pack

I'm awaiting the arrival of new goodies, so you've been seeing a lot of things made with the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set from me!  It's also one of my favorite new stamp sets!  I wasn't sure how this color combo would turn out, but I LOVE the end result.

Come on and play along with us over at Stampin' Addicts!  I'd love to see what you do with the sketch challenge, or just catch you there!

Check back later for the winner of my blog candy.  Have a great day!

Don't forget about the blog candy!

Sorry for the late reminder, but tonight is the last chance to win the fabulous new Sweet Pea Stitched Felt pack! All you have to do is comment on this post, telling me what your favorite new SU! product is.  Check back tomorrow to see if you won!

PPA24 - Fresh Cuts card

Hello!  Hope you have been enjoying your week!

Today's card uses the Pals Paper Arts Challenge #24, a simple sketch challenge.  I pulled out one of my favorite stamp sets, Fresh Cuts, and combined it with one of my favorite Designer Series Paper packs, Pink Flamingo:

After stamping the main image, I went back and colored in the flowers, leaves and flourish with Stampin' Write markers.  Coloring them really makes the images pop!  And I just love how well the Word Window and Modern Label punches work together, helping the sentiment stand out.  One of the things I absolutely love the most about Stampin' Up! is the wonderful color coordination with all of the cardstock, inks, and gorgeous accessories.  You can use their products without having to worry about if your brads will match your paper, etc.!

By the way, don't forget about my blog candy!  Click to this post to read all about it!  Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the day.

Fresh cuts card:  Fresh Cuts stamp set; Chocolate Chip and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pads; Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, and Kraft cardstock; Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper; Old Olive, Real Red and Tempting Turquoise Stampin' Write markers; Chocolate Chip 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon; Chocolate Chip corduroy brads; Vintage brads; Eyelet Border punch; Word Window punch; Modern Label punch

A Closer Look - Sweet Pea card and blog candy!

Good morning!  Let's take a closer look at my second project from the Stampin' Addicts Occasions Mini blog hop.  Here's the card:

First, I folded a piece of Kraft cardstock as if I were making a regular 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" card base.  The cut-out from the Scallop Square Clear Bigz die measures 4-3/8" square around the outer scalloped edge, so you will need at least a 4-1/4" x 4-1/2" card base (after folding in half) to make a nice sized scallop card.  The fold was positioned just inside one of the scalloped edges, so when you cut it out, it keeps the fold as you can see above.

After creating my background from cardstock and patterned paper from The Write Stuff Specialty Designer Series Paper pack (has to be one of my all-time favorites!), I stamped the sentiment from the new Little Angel stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog in Melon Mambo.  I then punched out some hearts in Bermuda Bay and Melon Mambo with the Heart to Heart punch, and finished off the corner with a piece of looped Old Olive 5/8" grosgrain ribbon.  The ribbon was held into submission with Mini Glue Dots, and a Kraft Corduroy Button goes perfectly on top.

Sweet Pea Scalloped card supplies: Little Angel stamp set; Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad; Kraft, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, and Very Vanilla cardstock; The Write Stuff Specialty Designer Series Paper; Old Olive 5/8" grosgrain ribbon; Kraft corduroy button; Linen Thread; Heart to Heart punch; Scallop Square Clear Bigz die


By the way, the Occasions Mini Catalog went live today!  If you would like a FREE paper copy of this and/or the Definitely Decorative brochure with the new product insert, contact me and I will get them out to you.  You can also view them to the right!


Sale-a-bration also starts today!!  Here are the details:

• Spend:  For every $50 you spend on any products, get a FREE item from the Sale-a-bration brochure!  This year, items include stamp sets (wood-mounted or cling-mounted!), a 6 x 6" paper pad, a punch (how wonderful is that!!), and even some items from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog!  See the Sale-a-bration brochure here, or contact me for a free paper copy!
• Host:  Host a $300 workshop and earn a free Sale-a-bration item!  This is in addition to the fabulous hostess goodies you already get!
• Join:  Join my downline today, and receive a FREE stamp set from the Idea Book & Catalog, up to $47.95 - wow!  The Starter Kit, which is already a fantastic deal, is also 15% off!  Contact me to start sharing what you love today!

Now.. about that blog candy!  Leave a comment below telling me what your favorite new SU product is by Friday, Jan. 8th, 11:50PM EST, and I'll use a randomizer to draw a winner.  The winner will receive a package of the new Sweet Pea Stitched Felt!

Images copyright Stampin' Up!

Closer look: Little Angel Journal

Hello!  Sorry this is so late in the day, I've been keeping busy for most of the evening finishing up a swap!

Here is a more detailed look at my first project from the Stampin' Addicts Occasions Mini blog hop.  First, the picture you have already seen, showing the journal and the accompanying card:

The 3 x 3" card would be great for a little note to the recipient, perfectly sized for such a use.  Using the same colors and a stamp from the same stamp set ensures excellent coordination.

Here's a closer look at the journal:

This journal would be perfect as a gift for new parents - what a wonderful way for them to write their thoughts inside and capture those memories that may be soon forgotten.  It could really be used for anything, even as a mini scrapbook for your furbaby. 

The frame in the center was made with the Scallop Edge punch.  You can find great detailed instructions on the Splitcoaststampers website here.  There is enough space for a wallet size photo of the new bundle of joy.  The heart off to the left was daubed with Whisper White Craft ink, and a Pretty in Pink button finishes off the corner.  Faux stitching was added with a Soft Suede Stampin' Write marker along the So Saffron panel.  The rest is pretty self explanatory, but if you have questions, feel free to ask!

The supply list again:

Little Angel Journal and 3 x 3" card supplies: Little Angel stamp set; Soft Suede and Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pads; So Saffron, Pretty in Pink and Soft Suede textured cardstock; Whisper White cardstock; The Write Stuff Specialty Designer Series Paper; On Board Loads of Letters chipboard (heart); Pretty in Pink button from Sherbet Designer Button pack; Sweet Pea Stitched Felt (available Jan. 5th); Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon; Soft Suede and So Saffron Stampin' Write markers; Scallop Oval punch; Large Oval punch; Scallop Edge punch; Photo Corners punch; Spiral punch; Scallop Circle punch; 1-1/4" Circle punch; 1-3/8" Circle punch; On Board 5 x 5" Art Journal; sponge dauber

Last day to order from the Holiday Mini!

Good morning!  Hope you enjoyed the blog hop over the weekend.  Don't forget that today is the last day to order from the Holiday Mini 2009.  If there was anything you wanted from it but did not purchase yet, today's your last chance!

Click here to see the Holiday Mini catalog.

Please note that the Shimmer Paints and the Build-a-Bear items will continue past the Holiday Mini.  Everything else is an unknown!  You can contact me via email or order directly from my website.

I'll be back later with some more details about my blog hop projects!

SA Occasions Mini 2010 Blog Hop!

Hello!  Happy New Year and welcome to the Stampin' Addicts Occasions Mini 2010 blog hop!  The hop will run from noon today, January 1st, through January 3rd.  The products featured in the hop will be available for purchase from your demonstrator beginning January 5th!

If you have been hopping along in order, you've just arrived from Heather's blog.  How adorable are those new chipboard books?  And such an awesome deal too!  If this is your first stop, don't worry!  You can continue on from here and find your way around.

I am showcasing the new stamp set "Little Angel", which includes four stamps.  Here is my first project:

The little journal is SU!'s 5 x 5" Art Journal.  Wouldn't this be a fabulous gift for new parents?  There is a space to insert a picture on the front (fits a wallet sized photo), and it's a great way to keep track of all those little memories you don't want to forget!  I also made a little 3 x 3" card to go along with it.

Little Angel Journal and 3 x 3" card supplies:  Little Angel stamp set; Soft Suede and Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pads; So Saffron, Pretty in Pink and Soft Suede textured cardstock; Whisper White cardstock; The Write Stuff Specialty Designer Series Paper; On Board Loads of Letters chipboard (heart); Pretty in Pink button from Sherbet Designer Button pack; Sweet Pea Stitched Felt (available Jan. 5th); Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon; Soft Suede and So Saffron Stampin' Write markers; Scallop Oval punch; Large Oval punch; Scallop Edge punch; Photo Corners punch; Spiral punch; Scallop Circle punch; 1-1/4" Circle punch; 1-3/8" Circle punch; On Board 5 x 5" Art Journal; sponge dauber


So at first glance, you may think this stamp set is only for baby projects... not so!  Here is a card that is perfect for saying "I love you":

Sweet Pea Scalloped card supplies:  Little Angel stamp set; Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad; Kraft, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, and Very Vanilla cardstock; The Write Stuff Specialty Designer Series Paper; Old Olive 5/8" grosgrain ribbon; Kraft corduroy button; Linen Thread; Heart to Heart punch; Scallop Square Clear Bigz die


Last but not least, I have a 6 x 6" scrapbook page featuring my favorite subject.. my furbaby. :)

Sweet 6 x 6" scrapbook page supplies:  Little Angel stamp set; Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad; Whisper White and Old Olive Craft Stampin' Pads; Regal Rose and Pretty in Pink textured cardstock; Whisper White cardstock; The Write Stuff Specialty Designer Series Paper; Lovely Flowers Designer Series Paper from the Lovely Lines Level 3 Hostess Bundle; On Board Loads of Letters chipboard; Pretty in Pink 3/8" taffeta ribbon; Regal Rose, Old Olive and Crushed Curry Stampin' Write markers; Clear embossing powder; Scallop Edge punch; Corner Rounder punch; sponge daubers


Here's a quick look at the stamp set, available both in wood-mount (117684) and clear-mount (118574):

(images copyright Stampin' Up!)

If you'd like more information about these projects, I will be posting more details on Monday.  Please also feel free to leave a comment with your question, and I'll be sure to answer!

I hope you enjoyed my projects!  Your next stop is Yapha's blog - she is featuring the set "My Matryoshka".  I just love Yapha's clean yet beautiful style.  If you get a chance, also check out Stampin' Addicts, a positive place to be!  Thanks for visiting, and enjoy the hop!!