Are you expecting to hear about my wild and crazy night life?   No, I am not talking about that kind of clubbin'.   I am talking about stamp clubbin!  Today I am meeting up with my Sunday Stampers hostess club.  We usually meet earlier in the month but due to Valentine's Day and other obligations we had to delay getting together and we are finally getting to meet today!  It seems like I have not seen them in a long time and I cannot wait!  

Since we last met there have been some new Sale-A-Bration items added: Pedal Pusher stamp set, Party Pants stamp set(in wood and clear mount) and the Metallics Glitter Tape.  

Product List

Pedal Pusher Photopolymer Stamp Set [141312] $0.00

Party Pants Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141324] $0.00

Party Pants Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141327] $0.00

Metallics Glitter Tape [141020] $0.00

So much to share with them!  I managed to use all of the products in the projects we are doing today.  I think they are going to love the new Sale-A-Bration products.  

I am going to show you one of the projects we are making today, which is why I'm posting a little later than usual.  I don't want to ruin the surprise for them.  

Product List

Bloom For You Wood-Mount Stamp Set [134345] $10.00	Botanical Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [140757] $17.00	Botanicals For You Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141234] $0.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $6.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper [138445] $11.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $7.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702] $7.00	Gold Glimmer Paper [133719] $5.00	Botanical Builder Framelits Dies [140625] $33.00	Fun Flower Punch [133785] $18.00

 I use the Botanicals for You (Sale-A-Bration choice) sentiments a lot especially on gifts.  This little flowerpot makes a fun gift.  Inside there is a little peat moss circle and flower seeds.  Cute huh?  All I did was trace the cover onto the Everyday Chic Designer series paper and then cut it out and glued it back on to the original packaging.  Pretty simple and makes it a little dressier.

I stamped  the Bloom for You stamp in Real Red ink on Real Red cardstock and it is VERY subtle.   The flower seeds inside are red poppies.  I know these don't look that much like poppies but they sure were fun to make.

We are also making a little 3" x 3" card.  Notice the gold Metallics tape.  Love how easy it is to use and coordinates so well with the Gold Glimmer paper.  

I still have a few more things to do to get ready to go clubbin' so I better end here.  I will try and remember to post the other 2 projects we will be doing today later in the week.  Have a fabulous day and if you would like to have more information about clubbin', stamp clubbin' that is, let me know!

This seems to be my week to play in challenges.  I saw that the What Will You Stamp challenge #52  was to use the Botanical Blooms stamp set.  You know how I feel about that set and framelits, so I went to work.  I wanted to do something totally different  from what I had done before so I decided to use just one color. 

Are you asking where did I use the stamps?  I embossed all the details on the  leaves  in white embossing powder, this added texture and interest.   It is hard to see but other than Whisper White card stock the only other paper i used was the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper for the centers of the flowers.

I wanted a little more texture so I used the Elegant Dots embossing folder on the panel.  What do you think?

Product List

Botanical Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [140757] $17.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper [135315] $5.00	Botanical Builder Framelits Dies [140625] $33.00
Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138287] $7.50	Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies [138281] $27.00	Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon [114319] $6.00	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $5.00

Just for fun and because I was curious, I also tried it on a black card base.  

Not sure which I like better.  How about you?  

When I saw the Mojo Monday   sketch challenge, I knew exactly what I wanted to  make.  This does not happen to me often so when it does I get to work. Here's sketch #Mojo436.

Here is what immediately came to mind when i saw the sketch.

You know I love those cute bears.  Putting on hats, bows, and ties is just too much fun.  I was also happy to be able to use the sentiment from the One Big Meaning set.  I love the combination of the 2 fonts and that sweet little heart.   The bear family peeking out of the holes just makes me smile.  I used the Woodgrain embossing folder to give it a more natural feeling even though I am sure bears don't hang out inside of trees.

Here's a little peek of the inside of the card.  I used a sentiment (You're So Sweet) from the Bear Hugs stamp set and the cute little flower bouquet in the set.

Product List

Bear Hugs Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139546] $22.00	One Big Meaning Wood-Mount Stamp Set [138788] $27.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974] $6.50	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $6.50
Real Red Stampin' Write Marker [100052] $3.50	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $7.00	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119686] $7.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50
Red Glimmer Paper [121790] $5.00	Bear Hugs Framelits Dies [140275] $27.00	Snow Friends Framelits Dies [139664] $27.00	Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [127821] $7.50	1" Circle Punch [119868] $13.00

 Thanks for stopping by and checking in with me.  I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator so please let me know if you have any questions or need to order some products.    

It is Tuesday and time for the Try Stampin' on Tuesday Challenge #259!  Here is the sketch.

Here's what I  came up with.  Honestly this sketch was difficult for me. I think it is because i am used to things being very symmetrical.  This is one of the reasons I love participating in challenges, it forces me to stamp outside of my comfort zone. 

Product List

Birthday Blooms Clear-Mount Stamp Set [140658] $19.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [100531] $3.25	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131157] $3.25
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924] $7.00	Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper [140557] $11.00	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910] $8.00	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131198] $7.00
White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $5.00	Aqua Painters [103954] $17.00	Love Blossoms Embellishment Kit [140551] $12.00

I hope you will join in the Try Stampin' on Tuesday Challenge #259.   

What a strange blog post title.  I realize now that is sounds like I am having a challenge with the Balloon Celebration stamp set.  What I really mean is that I used the Balloon Celebration for a challenge.  I wrote about my obsession with the Balloon Celebration stamp set in this post.  This set was perfect to use to play along with the Friday Mashup.

The Mashup Challenge this week is:

• Create a project with a birthday theme. 
• Create a project using stencils. 
• or Mash it Up!! and create a birthday themed project that uses stencils.

 
This card has a secret.  When you push the band up another message is revealed!

 I love the shiny foil accents on the Shine On Designer Series Paper.  It is hard to capture how pretty it is but  those little accents help to elevate the whole card.

Product List

Balloon Celebration Photopolymer Stamp Set [140675] $26.00	Party Pants Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141324] $0.00	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [126983] $6.50	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [126978] $6.50	Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad [126956] $6.50
Pink Pirouette 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [111351] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Shine On Specialty Designer Series Paper [140579] $13.00	Balloon Bouquet Punch [140609] $18.00	1-1/4" Circle Punch [119861] $16.00
Balloon Framelits Dies [137362] $17.00	Pink Pirouette 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon [134574] $7.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00

Here's another view of this fun card.  

Be sure to check out all the fun ideas on the Friday Mashup #FM243.  Have a great day and stamp with you soon!

Lately I have been using these 3 sets a lot: Bear Hugs, Birthday Blooms and Balloon Celebration.  Honestly, I did not think that Balloon Celebration  would every be among my favorites since I bought it for a specific reason (I will share the reason soon) and not because I was in love with the set.  Just goes to show, you just never know.

Love how easy it is to do the 2-step with the balloon images.  I never thought I would become such a fan of photopolymer but I am, especially when it comes to doing the 2 step.

Had to do a little stamping on the inside too!  I drew the string in with a Smoky Slate marker.  That is about all I can manage freehand, which is why I  love stamping so much.

Product List

Balloon Celebration Photopolymer Stamp Set [140675] $26.00	Enjoy The Little Things Photopolymer Stamp Set [140958] $17.00	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [131172] $6.50	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [126983] $6.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131198] $7.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $8.50	Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack [138442] $8.00
Balloon Bouquet Punch [140609] $18.00	Metallics Sequin Assortment [138390] $5.00	Gold Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141898] $8.00

I did a little splattering with the Gold Wink of Stella.  This was kind of messy and I am not sure I will do this again but I sure liked how it turned out.

I just realized I left out the Smoky Slate ink pad and marker on the list of supplies.  I used the ink pad to stamp the balloon strings and the marker for the single string.

Still not convinced that you need this stamp set and punch.  Stay tuned and I will be sharing a few more samples in the next few days.  (If you do not want to miss seeing future posts be sure to subscribe to my blog.)  Hopefully, like me you will become obsessed with them and if you do, you can order your own from my online store.   Thanks and stamp with you soon!

I hate to keep repeating myself but I love the Botanical Gardens suite in the Occasions catalog.    Hawaii is where I grew up and one of the places I call home, so all the images just speak to me.  Yes, stamps, papers and dies talk to me, mostly they say things like "buy me" or "we want to live with you" and since I am a good listener I do what I am told.  

I knew I wanted to make a card that looked like a haku lei.  If you don't know what a haku lei is, google it and be prepared to be totally amazed and well, just do it.  

It was fun creating this card and trying to achieve the look of the lei.  There is a strip of black card stock between the 2 panels that serves as a the base on which the flowers are arranged.  

Product List

Perfect Pairings Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141258] $0.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $7.00
Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119684] $7.00	Hello Honey 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133678] $7.00	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924] $7.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper [140583] $11.00	Botanical Builder Framelits Dies [140625] $33.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00

There is a bundle that includes: the Botanical Blooms stamp set, Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper, and the Botanical Builder Framelits Dies and when you purchase the bundle you will save 15% and also qualify for a free Sale-A-Bration product.  I used the Perfect Pairings set and think they are a perfect match.  

There are also 3 new Sale-A-Bration  product choices available as of February 16th.

Product List

Pedal Pusher Photopolymer Stamp Set [141312] $0.00

Metallics Glitter Tape [141020] $0.00

Party Pants Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141324] $0.00

I shared a sample here using the Pedal Pusher stamp set.  Remember you earn one FREE Sale-A-Bration product for every $50 you spend (before shipping and handling).  You can shop at my online store or contact me and I would be happy to help you!  

Welcome to the Stamper's Dozen Blog Hop!  This month we are doing something a little different.  We are using a sketch designed by France Martin.  Here is the sketch.

Isn't it a great sketch?  Lots of possibilities.  Here is what I came up with based on the sketch.

If you follow my blog you know how much I love this stamp set, Birthday Blooms.  Here's what I did.  I first embossed the image using white embossing powder on Shimmery White card stock.   I colored in the flower using Elegant Eggplant and Pear Pizzaz ink refills and an Aqua Painter.  I then fussy cut around some of the image and then used a square framelit to cut the rest.  The image is layered on Basic Black card stock and Silver Foil paper.  

Product List

Birthday Blooms Clear-Mount Stamp Set [140658] $19.00	Party Pants Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141324] $0.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [105222] $3.25
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131160] $3.25	So Saffron Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [105225] $3.25	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00	Elegant Eggplant 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105126] $7.00	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910] $8.00
Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $4.00	Silver Fancy Foil Designer Vellum [133364] $11.00	Squares Collection Framelits Die [130921] $27.00	Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [139672] $8.50	Metallics Glitter Tape [141020] $0.00
White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $5.00	Aqua Painters [103954] $17.00

 I also used 2 new Sale-A-Bration items that will be available February 16-March 31 on my card.  The first is the Party Pants stamp set.  The sweet little sentiment is from that set.  The second is the Metallics Glitter Tape.  This tape is fabulous.  You get 3 rolls of glitter tape, one of each color.  The colors are gold, silver and white.   I used a strip of the silver tape on the inside of my card.

You will have to use your imagination a bit to really appreciate how lovely this tape is.  It looks more like Silver Glimmer paper except it comes on a roll and is 9/16" wide.

Now it is time for you to hop on over to see what France Martin has in store for you!  You know it is going to be great!

If you just came from France's blog then you might want to head over to BJ Peter's blog.  She has something fabulous for you to see.

Thanks for stopping by and hopping with us!

Let me start by saying,  I have a terrible head cold so if none of this makes sense blame it on the cold meds!  Today is day 3 of this cold and  probably the worse day yet so bear with me.  Starting February 16, there will be 3 new  Sale-A-Bration items available and they are fabulous.   One of the new items is a stamp set called Pedal Pushers and  I especially like how the set coordinates  with the Beautiful Ride stamp set in the Occasions catalog.

The cute bicycle built for two and the basket are from the Pedal Pushers set and the sentiment and the cute little dog in the basket are from Beautiful Ride.   

Product List

Pedal Pusher Photopolymer Stamp Set [141312] $0.00	Beautiful Ride Photopolymer Stamp Set [140738] $17.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Tempting Turquoise Stampin' Write Marker [100058] $3.50	Real Red Stampin' Write Marker [100052] $3.50
Smoky Slate Stampin' Write Marker [131898] $3.50	Crumb Cake Stampin' Write Marker [120967] $3.50	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $7.00	Tempting Turquoise 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102067] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50
Brights Designer Series Paper Stack [138434] $22.00	Red Glimmer Paper [121790] $5.00	Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack [133787] $17.00	Basic Black Baker's Twine [134576] $3.00

I am going to crawl back under the covers and hope to feel better soon.   Thanks for stopping by!

It is time for the Try Stampin' On Tuesday Challenge # 257!  Here is the sketch for the challenge.

Here's my take on the sketch.

Product List

Bloomin' Love Photopolymer Stamp Set [140643] $17.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131198] $7.00	Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper [140550] $5.00
Botanical Gardens Designer Vellum Stack [141019] $0.00	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101856] $6.50	Tree Builder Punch [138295] $18.00	Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Dies [140621] $25.00
Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131] $5.00	Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon [114319] $6.00	Silver Mini Brads [122941] $5.50

I also made the same card but changed the orientation.   

 I am still not sure which I like better but am leaning towards the first one.  Which one do you like better?   Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see your entry in the Try Stampin' On Tuesday Challenge # 257.