As The Ink Dries

Simply Sketched Sneak Peek

I am a big fan of the hostess set, Simply Sketched.  I like that it is a line image set but that there is not a ton of coloring to do.  I shared with you the poppy image and here is the vine with berry image. 

The sentiment is also from the Simply Sketched set.   I love this font and I know it will get a lot of use.  

Not to worry you are not seeing double.  I made another card using the same layout but reversed the colors so  that I could use the Cherry Cobbler seam binding ribbon.  The black taffeta ribbon I showed in the first sample is on the retiring list so if you like it you need to order it as it will not be  in the new catalog. 

Supplies
Stamps: Simply Sketched Hostess set
Ink: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
Paper: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black
Punches: Large Oval, Scallop Oval
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dot folder
Extras: Black Taffeta ribbon, Cherry Cobbler seam binding ribbon, Dazzling Details

Contact me and we will schedule your stamping party or class.  You are going to love the new catalog!

 

Don't be Wishy Washi

I know that the title of this post doesn't make much sense but I have been wanting to use that title for a while and just needed to get it out of my system.  I feel so much better now.  The card I am sharing today features washi tape from Stampin' Up! and a new sentiment set called Really Good Greetings.

Stamps: Really Good Greetings (130333 2013-14 catalog available 5/31)
Ink: Basic Black
Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Basic Black
Punches: Bird Builder for the leaves
Big Shot: Blossom Party Originals
Embellishments: Epic Day This and That Washi Tape (Basic Gray) , Gingham Garden Washi Tape (available 5/31)

This is such a quick and easy card to make.  The  hardest thing I had to do was figure out what sentiment to use.  If you have not used washi tape before you are going to love it.  It is tape so it is sticky but it can also be re-positioned so it is very forgiving.  

If you do not already have a Stampin' Up demonstrator and would like a 2013-2014 catalog please contact me.  I would be happy to send you one and be your demonstrator.

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Best Wishes and Washi

Sycamore Street Calendars

Happy 2013! Just one more day until you can order from the Occasions catalog!  I hopeyou agree that the Occasions catalog is full of fantastic products.   One of the standouts is the Bitty Butterfly punch.  I love punches and when it coordinates with a stamp set then it is a definite must have.    As you can probably tell from my past posts I have already used this little punch a lot.  Today's project uses the Bitty Butterfly punch AND a sneak peek at the Sycamore Street DSP (Designer Series paper) which is one of the choices you can receive for free with a $50 purchase during Sale-A-Bration!   

Stamps: Pursuit of Happiness, Papillon Potpourri
Ink: Island Indigo 
Paper: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Sycamore Street DSP, In Color Patterns pack
Punches: 2-1/2" Circle, Bitty Butterfly, Elegant Butterfly
Extras: Dazzling Details 

Here's another color and pattern combination.

The only difference in the supplies is the Rich Razzleberry cards stock and ink, Brights Patterns DSP stack.

Sale-A-Bration starts on January 22 and ends March 22.  It is really one of the great times in the Stampin Up year!  If you would like to schedule a private class, party, catalog party, really any kind of stamping event be sure to contact me quickly so we can get it scheduled!

Bitty Butterfly Thank You

It is time.    Time to get everything tidied up and crossed off the list.  Time to write those thank you notes!  I have done the fun part of making the cards but need to get them written and in the mail.  

Of course you knew I would have to sneak the Bitty Butterfly on the card but I also included a few other things that I got to pre-order from the Occasion catalog.  Yes, it is a perk of being a demonstrator after all who doesn’t like to be among the first to play with new stamps and accessories? 

Here’s the rundown of what I used.

Stamps: Papillon Potpourri, Beyond Plaid, Secret Garden
Ink: Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Black Stazon
Paper: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo, Sunshine and Sprinkles DSP
Punches: Bitty Butterfly, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dot DSP
Accessories: Pearls. Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon

If you have ever thought about becoming a Stampin Up demonstrator 2013 just might be the year for you to join.  It cannot hurt to at least think about it and if you have any questions about what it entails or what you need to do, send me an email and let's chat!  Enough said, I am now signing off to work on writing my thank you cards.  See ya tomorrow!

 

Just for You Bitty Butterflies

Did you go out and brave the crowds yesterday?   Good for you whatever you did!  I have a quick and easy card for you to help ease back into the craft room.   I am using a few products, 3 to be exact from the Occasions catalog that you can order from starting in just about a week.  I will try not to say it too often but I totally love the Bitty Butterfly punch.  I know what is there not to love?  It is small, cute and it punches out a stamped image, enough said.  

The DSP (designer series paper) is called Sunshine and Sprinkles.  I love the bright, happy colors and patterns which will really help during our rainy and gray winter.  Isn’t it great, it can be dark and gloomy outside and all Sunshine and Sprinkles in the craft room!

I am sure you spotted the third sneak peek item...Melon Mambo Striped Organdy Ribbon!  Yes, it is yummy and also comes in Marina Mist and Old Olive.  Watch for a Ribbon Share once the Occasions Catalog goes live.  

That is it for today but I have more coming up so check back or better yet sign up to be a subscriber (it is free) and you will be notified every time the blog is updated.  How do you do that?  Just glance over to the left hand side of the blog and you will see an orange icon and next to it says "subscribe in a reader".  Fill in your email address and feedburner will take you through the process and get you all subscribed.  It is pretty cool and easy to do.  

 

Hearts a Flutter Sneak Peek

Today I have another sneak peek to share with you.  Not to worry you can start to order from the Occasions catalog starting on January 3.    

The striped flag is a stamp and yup, there is a framelit to cut it out!  The set is called Hearts a Flutter and it has 5 heart images and 3 different flag images.  There is a matching set of framelit dies.  You can purchase the products seperately but if you purchase the bundle you will save 15%.  Bundling is a very good thing indeed.   This set makes it so easy to make little banners.  Yes, that is a warning i see a lot of banner cards in the future.  

I need to get  back to my "list".  I am making slow but steady progress.    If you haven't seen the Occasions catalog yet and do not have a Stampin' Up demonstrator, let me know and I would be happy to send one to you.  

Sneak Peek Feel Goods and Pinwheels

I had originally planned not to do sneak peeks from the Occasions Catalog until after Christmas but well, it is what I have been working on and excited about so I am making an exception for today.   The set is called Feel Goods and it has 5 great sentiments.  I paired it with a new pinwheel sizzlit that is small and really cute.

As you can see the pinwheel is pretty small.   The first few times I put the pinwheel together I felt like my fingers were huge and so clumsy.  It gets easier and here's a little tip.  Use your bone folder and curl the arms of the pinwheel in towards the center.  This will help you fold the arms and secure the brad.  

Stamps: Feel Goods, Sweets for the Sweets, Friendly Phrases
Ink: Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Black stazon
Paper: Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Polka Dot Parade DSP
Big Shot:  Pinwheel Sizzlits die, Perfect Polka Dot folder
Embellishments: Brights Brads, Delicate Details Lace Tape (love this and know I already need more!) 

So, are you wondering where did I use the Sweets for the Sweets set or the Friendly Phrases?

Is it just me or are you happy that there is a pinwheel image in the Sweets for the Sweet set?  There is also a sentiment set called Wishes Your Way in the Occasions Catalog that coordinates with the pinwheel  die.  So much cuteness and coordination-love it! 

If you need to order any gifts for Christmas, Stampin' Up is recommending that you do so by December 12th to be sure the order gets to you in time.  Let me know or you can also go to my online store and order at anytime,even in your pjs!

 

Bright Blossoms and the Floral District DSP

This post is  going to be short and sweet.  I love the Floral District DSP and you are going to want to order it as soon as possible once the 2012-2013 Stampin' Up catalog goes live on June 1st.  The patterns are bright and cheery and it is a really fun set of papers that mix and match really easily.  You know there are some packs of DSP that I struggle with getting to coordinate but not the FLoral District.  

Hope you think this looks happy!  Are you wondering where I got the colored rhinestones?  I colored the SU rhinestones with Sharpies, easy peasy.  

Are you wondering howI made these cute little flowers?  I used the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack and punched out the flower from the DSP.  It is not quite perfect so i went around the edges with a Tangerine Tango marker.

I have got to scoot!  I am off to take a friend out to lunch who received some really bad news.  If you have any questions let me know!  Hope to stamp with you soon!

Something Retiring, Something Already Retired and Something New

During my recent craft room cleanup I looked through my retired stamp sets. I found some that I no longer  have to hold on to and I found some that I wanted to use right away.  Today I am using one of those stamps so forgive me but it fit today's card  I am also using more images from the Papaya Collage set and one of my favorite retiring In Colors.  Yes, I am covering the whole range in this card.

Do you remember what set the words are from?  I will give you  the answer at the end of the post.  Just a little Stampin' Up! trivia for you!

Stamps: Papaya Collage and ? (thought I was going to slip and tell you!)
Ink: Basic Black, VersaMark, Soft Suede, Old Olive, Roser Red
Paper: Soft Suede, Brushed Gold, Blushing Bride, Watercolor paper
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dot TIEF
Extras: Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Gold Embossing powder, Dazzling Details 

Here's a closeup of the rose from Papaya Collage. 

There is only about a week left to order from  the Retiring stamp set list and  the Retiring Accesories  list.  Be sure to get your order placed!  

Ready for the answer to the trivia question?

Happy Harmony 2007 (I believe it was a Sale-A-Bration set)  Did you get it right?  Have a wonderful day and make something cute and be sure to tell me about it!

Elegant Eggplant and the Papaya Collage

Papaya Collage is a new stamp set in the 2012-13  Stampin' Up! catalog.  I wish I could have been in the room when they were discussing what to name this set of stamps.   I cannot see any relationship between a papaya and this cool collection of images.   The first image I wanted to work with is the delicate leafy image.  

Stamps: Papaya Collage, Loving Thoughts
Ink: Basic Black, More Mustard, Night of Navy, Elegant Eggplant
Paper: Elegant Eggplant, More Mustard, Basic Black  and Very Vanilla
Punches: Curly Label
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots TIEF, Beautiful Wings Embosslit
Extras: Champagne Shimmer Paint, Sponges, Black Satin ribbon, Basic Rhinestones

I mixed a few drops of the Champagne Shimmer paint with some rubbing alcohol and sprayed it over the stamped images.  The result is a light glimmery, golden sparkle that is really pretty but I am unable to capture it.  Take my word for it, it is really pretty.

Just a little stamping to finish off the inside of the card.   Have a wonderful Sunday and remember to check out all the retiring stamp sets and accesories!