As The Ink Dries

Circle Circus, Something old and Something New

Today's card uses the Circle Circus stamp set which is retiring, some new colors, and some colors that are being added to the Stampin' Up color line up.

Stamps: Circle Circus (retiring 127784) and Really Good Greetings( 130333 new in the 2013-14 catalog)
Ink: Calypso Coral, Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Pistachio Pudding, Cantaloupe Crisp, Basic Black
Paper: Whisper White
Punches: 1-1/4" circle. 1" circle" 3/4" circle. 1/2" circle, circle from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

Here's another sample using the Circle Circus stamp set.

You can read all about what supplies I used here.

The very last day you can order retiring items is on June 3.  The last day to order from the Occasions catalog is May 31 and that is also the first day you can order from the new Stampin' Up! 2013-14 catalog.   If you want your own Circle Circus stamp set but you also want to get some of the new ink colors and you also want to get the Really Good Greetings then the first day and only day you can order from all of three sources is May 31.

Have a wonderfully creative day!   Hope to stamp with you soon!

SharonB

In Colors and Array of Sunshine

Today I was shifting things around on my crafting table to ease some of the congestion and found a treasure.   Back when the 2011-2012 was brand new, Gail K (good friend and downline) cut out, glittered and layered the big flower from the Array of Sunshine hostess set in the then new In Colors.  She packaged them in a cute little box and gave them to me.  You will see that it was a lot of work  and she did a beautiful job.  

Yes, each flower is made up of 3 layers all glittered and popped up with dimensionals.   I knew I did not need to do too much since the flowers are the show stopper so I just used some Whisper White card stock and Calypso Coral DSP.    The sentiment is from the Welcome box of My Paper Pumpkin.  I love this stamp.   My dear friend who passed away last fall  would always call and say "hey there"  so I knew I needed this stamp and I think about her everytime I use it.

If you are wondering aren't there 5 In Colors?  You are right.  I ran out of room on this card and so I had a Wisteria Wonder flower left to use on another card.

Pretty simple card but i am totally going to make a set of cards using this layout.   I used the same elements as the first card except i embossed the sentiment with Black embossing powder to make it stand out.  Thanks again Gail for making these gorgeous flowers for me.  

These In Colors are supposed to be retiring soon but I know that the Calypso Coral and Pool Party are used in the new This and That product Suite so I assumeat least those two colors will be sticking around.   We will know more soon and I will let you know.  

If you would like to learn more about My Paper Pumpkin you can go here.  If you decide to subscribe please consider listing me as your demonstrator (Sharon Burkert, Auburn WA 98092) Thanks!

 

 

Gumball Green for Christmas

Don't you love the name Gumball Green?  Not only is it a fun name it describes the color so well.  I think it would be a dream job to be the person who gets to name the colors, the person in charge of creating more words for our not so secret Stampin' Up color code.  What would be your first addition to the not so secret code be?

I  was feeling very extravagant with my Gumball Green Stitched Satin ribbon while making this card.  The Back to Spool special makes it easy to feel this way.  Seriously now, free ribbon?!  

I know that the second ribbon was not necessary but i could not help myself!  Here's a listing of the fun products used on this card.

Stamps: Greetings of the Season
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Paper: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Be of Good Cheer, Silver Glimmer paper
Punches: 1" Square
Big Shot: Snow Flurry die, Northern Flurry Folder
Ribbon: Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin ribbon
Extras: Rhinestone

This is a pretty easy card and using the 1" square punch made it super simple to make the little patchwork strip.  This is  also a great way to use up those little bits of DSP that you  cannot bear to throw away.  

Now that you have seen all the colors of the Back to Spool ribbon special.  Which colors are you going to get free?  

Stippled Blossoms Got the Blues

I have done blue poppies and now it is blue roses!   Bashful Blue and Midnight Muse roses to be exact. 

Check out the lovely Midnight Muse Stitched ribbon.  I have one  more color to show you of the Stitched ribbon and then you will have seen them all and can make your decision on what color/s you want to get free!  Please go here for all the details. Did you notice the Natural Composition DSP?  The images on the DSP are embossed.  The designs are raised and clear and look like the DSP elves clear embossed all the designs.   I have been playing with this DSP and look forward to sharing more ideas with you on how to use it.  The Natural Composition DSP is a little heavier and is only printed on one side.

Stamps: Stippled Blossoms, Blooming with Kindness, French Foliage
Ink: Bashful Blue, Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, Crumb Cake
Paper: Midnight Muse, Natural Composition Specialty DSP, Very Vanilla
Extras: 3/8" Stitched Satin ribbon in Midnight Muse, In Color Dahlias, pearls 

I just realized I did not use a single punch or the Big Shot on this card.  That does not happen very often anymore.  

It is very hard to see in this picture but I lightly stamped the script stamp from the French Foliage set and did a little sponging.  I wanted to make it look a little shabby and tone down the vanilla a little.    That is it for today!   Have a fabulous one!  It continues to be just beautiful here, there will no convincing my brother in law that it isn't like this all the time!

Here's a Reason to Smile

I hope you had a safe and fun 4th of July.  Our neighborhood had a potluck and then the kids (big and small) set off fireworks.  People from surrounding streets also come by and bring their fireworks too.  What was really cool and amazing was at about 10 pm everyone grabbed a broom and cleaned up the debris.   Very nice indeed!  

Here's another Reason to Smile, a stamp set which is available for just $5 when you place a $50 Stampin' Up! order.  It is a lovely 2 step stamping set and it will only be available in July.

Stamps: Reason to Smile, Fabulous Phrases
Ink: Black Stazon, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green
Paper: Whisper White, Summer Starfruit, Primrose Petal  In Color Paper Stack
Punches: 1" circle punch
Big Shot: Large Scallop Edgelit, Delicate Designs Folders, Beautiful Wings Embosslit
Extras: In Color Dahlias, Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon,  Dazzling Details, Rhinestone

If you need a Reason to Smile you can place an order at my online store or contact me and I will be happy to help.  Either way don't wait because if July is like the rest of the year it will go by quickly and I would hate for you to miss out on this wonderful stamp set!  


 

 

 

In Color Butterflies

 I have been having fun working with the new In Colors and they are definitely growing on me.   This is another color sampler card which means I used all the new In Colors on this card.  

Check out the new ribbon?  Love it!  It is easy to work with and I love the rows of stitching.  I will definitely be offering a product share of these ribbons.  

Here's what I used to make the card:

Stamps: Just Believe
Ink: Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ripple
Paper: Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green, Primrose Petals, Midnight Muse
Big Shot: Beautiful Butterflies, Perfect Polka Dot TIEF
Extras: Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones 

Even though I have been sharing a few sneak peeks lately  don't forget to get your order in for the Retiring Stamps and the Retiring Accesories.  I hate to see you miss out on something on the lists.  

My Mother's Day Card

 Hi All!  I am sorry to have been absent the last few days.  I was on vacation and forgot to do the final steps to schedule my posts for this week.   A lot has happened while I was gone and in between mountains of laundry and other delightful domestic chores i am working on getting organized and figuring out what is up!  Probably the biggest news is the Retiring Accesories List!  You can download a copy of the list here.  Please note that the products on the Retiring Accesories list are on a first come, first served basis.  In other words once they sell out they are gone!  So don't delay.  I have not yet done a thorough look at the list but I know things are already selling out.  

 

 

I just took a quick look and i do not think I used any retiring products on this card.    Here is what I did use:
Stamps: Delightful Dozen
Ink: Wisteria Wonder
Paper: Crumb Cake, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White, In Color Patterns (2011-2013) DSP Stack
Big Shot: Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Perfect Polka Dot TIEF, Scallop Circle,  Clear Circle die
(OOPS this one is retiring.  I like this one a lot since it layers so nicely with the Scallop Circle die)
Extras: Simply Scored and Simply Scored Diagonal plate, Basic Rhinestones, Wisteria Wonder Ruffled edge ribbon. 

I will be back with more information and samples soon.  Remember to check out both the Retiring Stamp Set list and the Retiring Accesories list.   If you find something you want please visit my online store . Thank you!!