All New! Fun 'n Crafty Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Fun n' Crafty Blog Hop for June! This is the first of our monthly blog hops.  We hope you will enjoy all the inspiration. This month we will be showcasing project ideas from the NEW Stampin' Up Annual Catalog. So make sure to check out the list of stops on the hop at the bottom of this post to see them all!

The first card I CASE'd is from page 67.  I made a couple of minor changes, since I didn't have all the products.  I love the color combination of this card.  I even stamped on a piece of vellum and embossed it.  I really loved how this card turned out.  And the placement of the candy dots is so unique, too.

This second card can be found on page 109 of the catalog.  I am soooo glad to see the Just Sayin' stamp set and the Word Bubble framelits made it into the new catalog, along with the arrows embossing folder from the Occasions Catalog.   I again used a candy dot for the center of the cute little flower from the new punch set.

I hope you are inspired to create your own versions of samples you see in the catalog.  If I am the last stop you are visiting, thank you for joining us this month.  If I am not the last blog, feel free to click on the Next Blog button and visit Jennifer at her blog.  A list of participants is below should you wish to hop around.

Blog Hop Participants:

1. Jennifer B. of Northwest Stamper
2. Rose B. of RoxyRose44
3. Tobe B. of The Craft Sea
4. Sara G of 1200 Some Miles 
5. Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
6. Annie L. of Love Me Cards

Duo Sneaks

Had such a fun morning crafting and chatting with my good friend, Jennifer, of NW Stamper, earlier this week.  We decided that we really needed to get some creative mojo going.  So what's better than two friends, a sketch, and a craft-off?  Here's the result.  Some sneak peeks for you here, along with current items continuing in the new catalog.  What do you think?  Which do you think is mine, and which do you think is Jennifer's?  Have you spotted anything you have on your wishlist, or are adding to your wishlist???

Speaking of wishlists... If your wishlist from the new catalog is $55 or more, consider the $50 sign-up promotion, effective now until end of June.  Consider this, get $55 worth of new products for $50.  That's a 10% discount.  The starter kit charges NO SHIPPING!  That's another 10% discount!  You're saving money from purchases you would have made anyways right off the bat!  Then, you enjoy further perks of demonstrator discounts, hostess benefits where you are your own hostess, etc.  Lots of benefits to signing up with this promo.  If you need further details, feel free to CONTACT ME anytime.

Just Sayin'

Is seeing the items on the Retiring Lists getting you down?  They are sure flying off the shelves of the warehouse.  Well, rather than show you a card with retiring items on it, how's I show you a card that uses products that are going to continue in the new catalog?

Does this make you happy?  The Retro Fresh Washi Tapes are in the new catalog!  So are the Just Sayin' stamp set and coordinating Word Bubbles framelits.  Yay!!!  One secret I will share with you...  These items are found in the current Occasions catalog.  Currently, the stamp set and framelits are offered as a bundle, at a 15% saving for you.  In the new catalog, I do not spot the bundle being available, which means when the new catalog starts, this bundle will go up to its original price.  So, if the stamp and and framelits are something you've been eyeing, it would be a great thing to place on your order before Occasions Catalog end on June 1st.  You do want to save some $$$, don't you?! ;)

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

Stamp Set(s): Just Sayin'

Ink: Baked Brown Sugar, Costal Cabana

Papers: Tangerine Tango, Baked Brown Sugar

Accessories: Word Bubbles framelit, Calypso Coral Baker's Twine (retiring)
Edited to add:  Forgot to mention this card was CASE'd from Angela.

Bubbles on Film

I've been wanting to make this card for awhile.  Ever since I first laid my eyes on the Spring catalog.  Seriously.  Isn't it fun?

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

Stamp Set(s): Just Sayin'

Ink: Bermuda Bay

Papers: Bermuda Bay, Smoky Slate, Crushed Curry, Strawberry Slush, Kaleidoscope DSP

Accessories: Word Bubbles Framelits, On Film Framelits, Chevron Border punch

Psst, did you see this week's Weekly Deals?

Squeeeeeal!  Chalk Talk Framelits!!!!  Note Card envelopes!!!!  Embossing folders!!!  OK, OK, must calm down.  I'll be placing an order before this deal ends.  So let me know if you would like to add yours to the order to save on shipping (locals only).