It has been a few days since I last posted.  I wonder why?  Could it have anything to do with the arrival of my pre-order box of goodies arriving from Stampin' Up!?  I was not planning to share any sneak peeks from the 2016-17 catalog.  Why?  Well, there's so much from the current catalog that I still want to share.  Since I had to  play with the new colors, stamps and accessories I decided a sneak peek of a quick card using a new stamp set and 2 new In Colors was okay to share.

I am sorry that the picture doesn't show off the In Colors properly.  I used Peekaboo Peach and Flirty Flamingo.  The new ruched ribbon is fabulous.  It is really easy to tie and has a lovely texture.  

I also used the "hello" from Watercolor Wishes(this set is included in the Watercolor Wishes card kit) and the Large Polka Dot embossing folder.  The Swirly Bird stamp set has 24 stamps and here I only used 3 so I don't think I am giving too much away.  This is a very versatile set and a definite must have.  There is also a coordinating thinlit and will be available as a bundle.  

I am working on getting  catalogs ready for mailing so be sure to contact me if you need a new Stampin' Up! catalog!

I love pretty paper.  No surprise, right?  I also tend to hoard my pretty paper.  Sound familiar?   I also keep scraps of my pretty paper.  We are not talking just big scraps but little ones too.   During my recent craft room shake up I found lots of these little bags of scraps.  I tried to throw them away but just couldn't do it.  Today's card is a result of my inability to throw away those bags.  I think I will be making a lot of these cards.

This is the Pretty Petals DSP stack.  I love this paper stack  and sadly it is retiring.  I used the Hexagon punch also retiring and just punched out a lot of hexagons and started arranging them on a piece of cardstock.  It was fun playing around with the placement of the different patterns.   Each card will be a little different.

I used the Floral Frames framelits to make the little flower.  The Floral Frames are also retiring.  

Product List

Endless Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set [138796] $16.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122925] $7.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $8.50	Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack [138442] $8.00	1-1/2" Circle Punch [138299] $16.00	1-3/8" Circle Punch [119860] $16.00
Hexagon Punch [130919] $16.00	Floral Frames Framelits Die [127012] $27.00	Calypso Coral 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon [134569] $7.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00

Did you see the little strip of DSP inside of the card?  That is why I cannot throw out scraps.  Seriously, I am going to work on being less of a hoarder and enjoy actually playing with my pretty paper.     Be sure to order your retiring products soon.  

It is time for the Create with Connie and Mary Challenge #CCMC405!   

Here's what I made using the sketch.

I used just one stamp set on this card and it is a hostess set called Floral Wings.  I love the combination of the tiny polka dots and the bright flowers.   This card has a little secret.  It is also an easel card.

Here's a side view.

You need to go the Create with Connie and Mary blog and be sure to check out what the rest of the team made with this great sketch.  I hope you will also be inspired to stamp along with the Create with Connie and Mary challenge #CCMC405.

It is time for the Try Stampin' on Tuesday Challenge.   Unfortunately, I am having technical difficulties and am unable to post a picture of the actual sketch.  Please go to the Try Stampin' on Tuesday blog to see it.  While you are there you can get all the scoop on how you can enter the challenge.  Did you know that you do not have to have a blog to enter the challenge?  You can enter via the Try Stampin' on Tuesday Facebook page.  

Product List

Definitely Dahlia Clear-Mount Background Stamp [139911] $15.00	Flower Patch Photopolymer Stamp Set [134207] $26.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $6.50	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $6.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper [135315] $5.00	Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die [118138] $11.95	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00

 I hope you will join in the fun and enter the Try Stampin' on Tuesday challenge!

I have spent the past few days cleaning and organizing my craft room.  My craft room is a tiny bedroom and it is packed with all sorts of crafty goodies.  There is  still  a lot to sort through and like all my organizing projects it  has sparked other projects.  The good news is that the room is at least functional and I can resume stamping.  

I don't know how Stampin' Up made the stamps in the Picture Perfect stamp set but they look so realistic.  They do take some practice lining up but the results are beautiful.  

I made the window and frame using the soon to be retired Squares Collection framelits.  The specific squares are #3 and #4 (the numbering system I use starts with #1 as the smallest framelit).

Product List

Picture Perfect Photopolymer Stamp Set [140520] $27.00	Choose Happiness Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134198] $18.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $6.50
Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad [126956] $6.50	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [131172] $6.50	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [131180] $6.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00	Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138287] $7.50	Squares Collection Framelits Die [130921] $27.00

This card is a mix of retiring products and products that will be in the next catalog.  If you click on any of the pictures above it will take you to my online store, makes shopping easier.