Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop: May 2012

Hello and welcome to this month's installment of the Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop.  If you came from Shellie's Creative Electica blog, thank you for visiting me!  This month's themes are Mother's Day, Kids and/or Friendship.  I have a project for each of these themes.  I hope you'll like what I have for you.  And please, give my blogpost some love with your kind comments!

The first card is for Mother's Day coming up.  Using the retiring 2010-2012 In-Colors, my card was inspired by ?  I am so sorry... I can't find it!  Anyways, I had made some changes and here is my version.  I used a lot of retiring products on here: the In-Color papers, Ticket Corner punch, ribbon, embossing folder.  Yes, this particular folder is the ONLY embossing folder to be retired.  Can you see me

This next card is inspired by my newest downline (Hi, Bronwen!).  Before Bronwen decided to take advantage of the awesome new $99 Starter Kit, she had ordered a Word Window punch from me, in order to make spinner cards.  She even emailed me her fabulous cards.  That got me thinking that I really should do one myself.  So, I dug out the tutorial I had saved from quite awhile ago HERE.  Two more items to be retired here: Fox and Friends ( ) and On Your Birthday.

This last project is a fun-fold.  It's a double-pocket.  You can find the tutorial HERE.  Here is the front. I used Top Note die.  For the Whisper White and DSP pieces, I used my paper snips and cut along the perforation so that they will layer nicely with the Peach Parfait piece underneath.  I used retiring Upsy Daisy () stamp set here.

Inside, you see how it's a double-pocket.

I used Two Tags die to create 2 simple bookmarks.  Since they're bookmarks, I didn't want to create too much dimension and ruin someone's book, so all pieces are flat.

Retiring items here are the Chantilly Crochet Trim ribbon (), Triple Treat Flower stamp (), 5-Petal Flower punch (), and the already-retired Punch Bunch from Sale-a-Bration 2011.

There you have it.  Please continue along the hop with us.  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. Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
6. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
7. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
8. Patricia T. of Sunnyone Stampin'
9. Heather W. of Heather's Stampin' Blog
10. Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
11. Marla R. of Marla's Stampin' Spot
12. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
13. Nicole B. of Creations by Mommy
14. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim

Click HERE for the Retiring Stamp Sets

Click HERE for the Retiring Accessories

Click HERE for the Retiring Definitely Decorative

All Things Stampin' Up! Blog Hop

Welcome to the first-ever Blog Hop I have participated in!!! I hope you'll like these projects, 'cause I sure loved making these. :) And of course, PLEASE show me some love by leaving me a comment. Thank you!

First, I'd like to show you the projects as an ensemble.

With Thanksgiving this week, I thought I'd make some things that are appropriate for the occasion.  The first is a Hostess Appreciation card. :)  I actually don't have anything in the Domestic Goddess suite.  So I downloaded the paper and the stamp brush set digitally.  The beauty of using digital paper is that I only have to print as much as I need, so there's no ink wastage.  Another bonus for this particular stamp brush set?  Each utensil is its own image; unlike the stamp in the catalog, which is a set of 1.

My Supplies List (all supplies and images by Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):
Stamp Set(s): Now You're Cookin' (digital stamp brush set, #123149)

Ink: Calypso Coral

Papers: Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Domestic Goddess DSP (digital, #122355)
Accessories: Pool Party Ruffled ribbon, Designer Frames embossing folder

Now, with a big dinner ahead of you, you will need to have place cards for everyone at the table.  This is my version.  I used the Top Note Die and Two Tags die for this.

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

Stamp Set(s): Gently Falling

Ink: Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze
Papers: Pool Party, More Mustard, Spice Cake DSP
Accessories: Top Note die, Two Tags die, Corner rounder punch, Modern Label punch, Word Window punch, Pool Party Ruffled ribbon, sponge

Lastly, a small party favor.  This is made by cutting a piece of DSP down to 5 1/2" by 8 1/2".  Using the Simply Score board, place the INSIDE of the box facing up.  Score at 2", 4", 6" and 8".  Turn 90-degrees, and score at 2".  See further instructions HERE.

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

Stamp Set(s): Hodgepodge Happiness (retired)

Ink: Pool Party
Papers: Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Spice Cake DSP
Accessories: 1 3/8" circle punch, Scalloped Oval punch, Scallop Edge border punch, Crop-a-Dile, Pool Party Ruffled ribbon

That's the conclusion of my offerings for this blog hop.  I hope you enjoyed spending time here.

          

Here's a list of participants:

1. Shellie Hepner Grindy www.creativeeclectica.com

2. Annie Lee http://lovemecard.blogspot.com/  <---- You are here

3. Pam Steckman http://stampininthesun77.blogspot.com/

4. Nancy Berg http://ladystampsalot.blogspot.com/

5. Rose Villarreal Castillo www.stampwithrose.blogspot.com

6. Tonya L Ball www.stampinwithtonya.blogspot.com

7. Chelsea Malouf http://a-chelsea-morning.blogspot.com/

8. Dawn Snowangel http://dawnscreativechalet.blogspot.com/
9. Erin Bradley-Hindman www.erinbh.typepad.com

Masculine Birthday

A friend wanted me to make some sample masculine birthday cards for her to CASE.  This is one of them that I came up with.  Simple, right?

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

Stamp Set(s): Punch Bunch (retired, SAB 2011)

Ink: Soft Suede

Papers:  Crumb Cake, Mocha Morning DSP

Accessories: Scallop Square punch, Soft Suede Dotted Grosgrain ribbon (retired)

Sale-a-Bration Almost Over!

Oh, I'll be soooo sad when Sale-a-Bration ends tomorrow.  It's the most fabulous time of the year when you can get FREE STUFF!!!  Luckily we still have another month of the awesome Occasions Mini catalog to go.  Then Summer Mini catalog starts.  There are some good surprises in store for you!  Then, the brand spankin' new Idea Book & Catalog for 2011-2012 will be here in July!  I cannot wait!!!!  Anything you want to see in the new catalog?

This card is CASE'd from LaLatty.  OK, I confess... I don't have Top Note Die yet.  I used Cr*cut to cut this shape.  And actually this was a piece of scrap that's been on my table forever.  So I was very happy to use it up!  I changed some elements, so that I could use the freebies from the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  The butterfly was added per my daughter's request.  Apparently the lone bee was very lonely and wanted a friend.  LOL.  I used Versamark to stamp the last layer.  Because, as you know, I can't stand plain paper!

 Oops!  How did Easter Blossom sneak in here again? :D  This one is CASE'd from Kelli.  I used the FREE Ice Cream Parlor Paper and Quick Accents Pack.

ETA:  Geez, you guys, I must be losing my marbles.  Sorry, this second card was already posted once on 3/22.  Oops.  Sorry for the re-run.

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

Stamp Set(s): Sweet Summer (FREE Sale-a-Bration set), Punch Bunch (FREE Sale-a-Bration set), Easter Blossoms, So Happy for You (FREE Sale-a-Bration set)

Ink: Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Crumb Cake, Brocade Blue (retired)

Papers: Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Ice Cream Parlor DSP & Quick Accents Pack, Brocade Blue (retired)

Accessories: Circle punches, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Square Lattice embossing folder, Scallop Oval punch, Ice Cream Parlor Quick Accent Pack, Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Blender Pen

Sale-a-Bration Last Week!

Can you believe Sale-a-Bration is going to end this week???  I can't!  I love this time of year, with freebies galore!  For today and rest of the week I will show you some cards I made with SAB goodies.  Today's card is CASE'd from Cari.

Doesn't this card put a smile on your face?  This card uses Punch Bunch, So Happy for You, the Ice Cream Parlor paper & Quick Accent Pack, and Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon Pack that you can get for FREE with $50+ order.  I have never used SU!'s quick accent pack.  I figured FREE is a good time to try it.  Wow, how easy is it to put a card together using these coordinating accents!  Even my daughter was very happy to use my accent pack.  When she saw this card (she's 3, by the way), she asked me to make another one for her, and she put the flowers on by herself, in her own style. LOL.

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

Stamp Set(s): Punch Bunch (FREE Sale-a-Bration set), So Happy for You (FREE Sale-a-Bration set)

Ink: Pear Pizzazz

Papers: Pear Pizzazz, Ice Cream Parlor DSP

Accessories: Scallop Square punch, Ice Cream Parlor Quick Accent Pack, Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon

Easter Blossoms - DIGITAL Day #10

I think this is the last day of this series.  I really, really, really hope this set comes back in the new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.  I can't get enough of this set!  Well, since the Occasions Catalog runs through end of April, you just might see a few more of these cards in the near future!  I just don't want you to be sick of my blog. :D

This card is CASE'd from Jill.  I only changed a couple of elements.  I don't have the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, so I used Finial Press embossing folder.  I also added 1/8" Marina Mist Taffeta ribbon.  Lastly, I added some flowers from the Punch Pack with Pearls.  I sponged the embossed layer, the main image and the sentiment.

Also CASE'd from Jill.  I used Corner Rounder punch and scrunched the ribbon, instead of tying in a knot.

 I'm not sure exactly where the inspiration for this one came from, or is it CASE'd?  Or, did I actually design this one myself???  I kind of doubt it.  But I can't find where I might have gotten the idea from.  If you know, please kindly let me know and I will credit the original post.

This came about partly because I had a piece of this embossed scrap and can't stand to waste it.  I also wanted to try out the new Vanilla Rosettes that I got.  I colored it using our Stampin' Write marker.  It is soooo easy!  And stunning, isn't it?  I also love that I can tear our cardstock, and there's no white core showing through.  Our cardstock is dyed all the way through.  Wait, I just realized this is not Easter Blossoms.  Oh well.  It's still pretty using the Springtime Vintage DSP.

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

Stamp Set(s): Easter Blossoms (digital download), Punch Bunch (FREE Sale-a-Bration set)

Ink: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze

Papers: Marina Mist, Early Espresso, Baja Breeze, Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake, Springtime Vintage DSP

Accessories: Finial Press embossing folder, Marina Mist 1/8" Taffeta ribbon, Punch Pack,  Basic Pearls, Scalloped Oval punch, Oval punch, Corner Rounder, Crumb Cake Seam Binding ribbon, Baja Breeze Seam Binding ribbon, Scallop Circle punch, Vanilla Rosette, Elegant Lines embossing folder

Easter Blossoms - DIGITAL Day #5 (Except there's no Easter Blossoms!)

This set of cards are CASE'd from Sharon, with some modifications.  But what I loved was how she was able to make these three cards using 6x6 piece of DSP, without any waste!  This first one had quite a bit of empty space on the bottom.  So I decided to emboss the bottom portion.  And because I love the scrunched gathered look of the ribbon, I did it again here.  I colored the image from Punch Bunch using markers.

When I made this next card, I didn't have the In Stitches jumbo wheel yet, so I felt it was missing something.  Big Shot embossing folders to the rescue.  I used Elegant Lines here.

This last one is a total and complete CASE, except for the sentiment.

ETA: There's NO Easter Blossoms on these cards!!!  OMG, I crack myself up.  I'm in love with Easter Blossoms AND Springtime Vintage DSP.  Guess I only had the papers here. :-)

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

Stamp Set(s): Sincere Salutations, Punch Bunch, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy

Papers: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Pear Pizzazz, Springtime Vintage DSP

Accessories: Scallop Border punch, Scallop Trim edge punch, Scalloped Oval punch, Oval punch, Scalloped Circle punch, circle punch, Modern Label punch, Word Window punch, Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding ribbon, Very Vanilla Seam Binding ribbon, Elegant Lines embossing folder, Square Lattice embossing folder

Punch Bunch Birthday With Ice Cream

I saw these cards on Dawn's website, and I just LOVE all these bright colors together.  I just got my Ice Cream Parlor DSP (FREE with $50 purchase!) and Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon & Button (also FREE with $50 purchase).   I could not wait to CASE these cards.

I am loving the fact that I am able to CASE quite a few cards now without having to make do with something because I don't have this item or that item.  Since signing up as a demonstrator, I've splurged on some products that I had been waiting on.  You get a 20% discount on everything as a demonstrator!  What's better is your first order over $150 gets 30% discount.  If you've been contemplating whether to sign up, just do it!  The starter kit is being offered at a 15% discount ($148.75 for over $300 worth of goodies); plus you get another $50 worth of products on top of the stuff that come in your starter kit.  There's no penalty if you drop in the future.  You can sign up just to get the discount. Buy all the stuff you want, then drop.  No demonstrator police will come get you. :-)  You can sign up on my website HERE NOW!  Just click on the Join Now button on the left.

Sorry this picture is a little wonky.  My daughter grabbed it because she loved the card and wanted me to send it to her grandma.  I had to pry it out of her hand and take a picture quick, before she snatched it back.

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

Stamp Set(s): Punch Bunch (SAB free stamp set), On Your Birthday

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Peach Parfait, Pacific Point

Papers: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Peach Parfait, Ice Cream Parlor DSP (SAB free item)

Accessories: Ice Cream Parlor ribbon & button (SAB free item), Scalloped Square punch, Modern Window punch, Word Window punch, Scalloped Trim Edge punch, So Saffron Flower Brad, Signo white pen, Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder