Mojo Birthday

Happy post-Independence Day!  Hope everyone had a very fun and safe time celebrating the birth of our nation.  This week Mojo Monday is celebrating their 300th challenge.  And this year is Stampin' Up!'s 25th Silver Anniversary.  So, in honor of everything, I made this card today, just in time to submit for Mojo.

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

Stamp Set(s): Clockworks, Banner Greetings

Ink: Island Indigo

Papers: Island Indigo, Early Espresso, Summer Starfruit, Crisp Cantaloupe, Bashful Blue (retired), Soho Subway DSP

Accessories: Typeset Alphaset Bigz Dies, Circles framelits, 2 1/2" circle punch, Merry Minis Punch Pack

By the way, are you wondering where the heck in the Annual Catalog is the Merry Mini punches?  They're on a carryover list that you can see HERE.  Everything on the list is available for order, in addition to the Holiday Catalog.  Isn't that great?  I'm so relieved that many of my holiday stamp sets from last year are all still available.  Before long I will start showcasing some holiday cards to help you get started!

Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop - November 2012

 Can you believe it's been yet another month (and a week, but shhh.... don't tell!)?  It's time for our monthly Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop again.  Please hop along all the stops to see what all the fabulous ideas we have for you.  And better yet, please kindly leave us some love with your comments.  We LOVE seeing comments on our posts!

This month the theme is Thanksgiving/Thankful-related.  I am so very thankful for the wonderful friendships I have developed since joining Stampin' Up! 2 years ago.  It has made crafting so much fun!  One of these wonderful friendships is with someone who shares my last name.  I have never met her, but enjoy her talent very much.  You may have heard me mention her before.  She is June Lee, of JuneLee Handmade.  June has graciously made me a card for this month's Hop.

Isn't this card GOH-JUSS?  It's so super sparkly everywhere!  Isn't it great to start the season with?

This next project is something we made at the Tacoma Regionals in late September.  It is the perfect little Hostess Gift for the season.  It is made using the Two-Tags die and Fancy Flower punch. 

I hope you enjoy these projects.  Your next stop is with Pam.

Blog Hop Participants:

1. Shellie G. of Creative Electica
2. Annie L. of Love Me Cards
3. Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun!
4. Nancy B. of Lady Stamps-A-Lot
5. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
6. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
7. Patricia T. of Sunnyone Stampin'
8. Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
9. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
10. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim
11. Nancy B of Momma B Stampin'
12. Terry B of Goin' Over the Edge

Manly Clock

In one of my online groups for demonstrators, there was a bit of discussion regarding neglected colors of late.  River Rock and Bravo Burgundy got quite a bit of votes.  People also seem to have love/hate relationship with Summer Starfruit.  Well, one of the demos, Shannon, went and made a card with these colors.  I couldn't resist in copying it with minor changes, because she did such a nice job.  I don't think she's posted her card to her blog yet, so I don't have a direct link for you to see.  Sorry.  But here you can see how nicely masculine this card is with those lovely colors, can't you?

The ribbon used is one of the ribbons you can get for free this month with each $40 in orders.

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

Stamp Set(s): Clockworks, Made for You

Ink: River Rock, Bravo Burgundy, Summer Starfruit

Papers: River Rock, Bravo Burgundy, Summer Starfruit

Accessories: Chevron embossing folder, Summer Starfruit stitched satin ribbon