Fab Paper Craft

Today's card uses sketch from Paper Craft Crew; with color combination from FabFriday.  I just absolutely love this Postage Due stamp set that came out last year.  It's so perfect for any occasion, especially when you just want to make something pretty to send to a friend.

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Postage Due

Ink: Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana

Papers: Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe

Accessories: Ruffle Stretch ribbon, Postage punch, Candy Dots

Fresh Hexagons

Good morning!  Today's card originally started by attempting to follow the sketch challenge over at Freshly Made Sketches.  However, one thing led to another, I think I have veered off the original sketch, so I guess I won't submit it.  Are you wondering what punch I used???  Rather than trying to explain it with words, I thought a pictorial would be better.  This is done with the Curly Label punch.  Nice Monday present for you, eh? :D

P.S. don't forget to stamp your sentiment before you punch it out, so you can align it better.  I had already punched my piece out before I realized I should take pictures for pictorial.  So, always remember, stamp THEN punch!

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Lacy & Lovely

Ink: Basic Gray

Papers: Basic Gray, Very Vanilla, Afternoon Picnic DSP

Accessories: Hexagon punch, Honeycomb embossing folder, Curly Label punch, Candy Dots

Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop June 2013

Yay!  It's the monthly Stylin' Stampin' Squad blog hop!!!  If you just came from Diana's blog, thank you for coming by.  I have just received my big box of new catalog goodies.  I am so excited to share with you some of the stuff I started playing with.  I really wanted to make something special for you.  This is the card I came up with.

I used a ton of new stuff here.  Can you spot them all?  I cut the circles using the new Circles framelits. I used new punches, Artisan Label and Mosaic punches.  The card base uses a brand new in-color, called Coastal Cabana.  There's new in-color ribbon.  The oh, so yummy Stretch Ruffle ribbon.  Did you see a new stamp set there, called Tape It, in the middle of the circle?  Lastly, Round of Array in the corner.  Wait, one more... new In-color Boutique Detail flower in the Soda Pop.  I know, I know, the soda pop is not available anymore, but I couldn't resist!

Click on the photo below for more close-ups.

I hope you enjoyed this special project, made just for this hop.  Please continue to hop along with us and visit our newest blog hopper, Jamie!

Blog Hop Participants:

1. Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun!
2. Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
3. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
4. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
5. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
6. Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
7. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim
8. Heidi B of Stuck on Stampin'
9. Bree R. of Craft-somnia
10. Diana E. of Stampin' Fun with Diana
11. Annie L. of Love Me Cards
12. Jamie H. of Unique Ink

FabFriday for Wednesday

There's a new challenge blog called, FabFriday, that some of my online demo friends are in.  I've been wanting to participate for awhile, but never got around to it.  Well, I finally jumped in and made this card for this week's challenge.

There's a few things I like about this card.  I LOVE Gingham Garden DSP.  Know what else I love?  I LOVE the new In-Color Boutique Details!  I know the color is not in the paper, but I just HAD TO use it!

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Polka-Dot Pieces, A Fitting Occasion, Papillon Potpouri

Ink: Island Indigo, Melon Mambo

Papers: Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Gingham Garden DSP

Accessories: Crochet Trim, InColor Boutique Details, Elegant Butterfly punch, 1" circle punch, 2 1/2" circle punch

You know what else is happening?  Tomorrow I am back on the wagon for the monthly Stylin' Stampin' Squad's blog hop!  Come back tomorrow and check out what we've got for you.

Modern Wedding

I wanted to do something a bit more on the unusual or unexpected side when I saw the sketch challenge at Create with Connie and Mary.  Then I figured it's June.  Time for wedding season.  So why not make this into a wedding card.  The paper is from Modern Medley.

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Label Love

Ink: Basic Gray

Papers: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Modern Medley DSP

Accessories: Artisan Label punch

Freshly Made Label Something

Did you wonder where I disappeared to?  Well, I got my first batch of new catalog goodies, and I've been working!  Seriously, can stampin' be considered work???

Today's card is made using a sketch from Freshly Made Sketches.  I don't know about you, but when I'm in a creative rut, I turn to sketches and challenges to help get my mojo going.

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Label Something

Ink: Pool Party

Papers: Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie, Quatrefancy DSP

Accessories: Calypso Coral Baker's Twine, Honeycomb Embossing Folder, Hexagon punch

Sneak Peek! Birthday Circles

Did you like yesterday's sneak peek?  Here's another one for you.  This card again uses a layout sketch from clean&simple.  I flipped the sketch to fit what I want/need to do.  I used 3/4" circle punch and punched out all the patterns from the (NEW!) Gingham Garden DSP.  The sentiment is from (NEW!) Banner Greetings Hostess set.  FYI, it does not have a coordinating punch or framelit.  I cut the sentiment by hand.  I know... total sadness here.  Anyways, I used the coordinating Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape under the sentiment, just for something playful.  I had never used Washi tape before.  And they tear like butter!  I can see lots of uses for these tape.  I think I will need to get several rolls.  Oh, the card base is a new color... Baked Brown Sugar.  Yummy!

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Stamp Set(s): Banner Greetings (NEW!)

Ink: Island Indigo

Papers: Baked Brown Sugar, Gingham Garden DSP

Accessories: Gingham Garden Washi tape, 3/4" circle punch