Stampin' Addicts Winter Holiday Hop: Bright & Beautiful

Welcome to the Stampin' Addicts Winter Holiday Blog Hop!  It may seem like Christmas is a ways off, but it will be here before we know it.  And what better time to get your holiday crafting done than right now before all the craziness begins.  If you are hoping in order, then you are arriving here from Heidi's Running with Scissors Blog and her fabulous look at Festival of Trees.  If this is your first stop, you won't miss a thing because we are all linked together in a circle.  If you get lost along the way, head on over to Stampin' Addicts for a complete list of participating blogs.

I am featuring the Bright & Beautiful stamp set and coordinating Star Framelits.  I only had time to make two projects, but I hope you will get an idea how bright and beautiful this set really is.  The first is a window card so you get two pictures: the front and the inside.

Front of Card: Colors: Smoky Slate, Soft Sky, and Whisper White.  Stamps: Bright & Beautiful.  Big Shot: Stylish Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Stars Framelits, and Project Life Framelits.  Accessories: Rhinestone Jewels.

Inside of Card: See above for supply list.

To make the card, I cut a window in the card front and then added a smaller window cut out of Soft Sky to the inside of that.  Then I stamped the larger star on the inside with the greeting and added some rhinestones.  Don't ask me where a person is suppose to sign this card. 

And this second project was in my head for a long time and I finally got it put on paper:

Colors: Gold, Silver and Very Vanilla.  Stamps: Bright & Beautiful.  Big Shot: Star Framelits.  Accessories: Silver 1/8" Ribbon and Gold Satin Ribbon, Brushed Silver Cardstock, and linen thread.

Here is a different look at the ornament that gives you a better idea of the dimension this ornament as to it. 

To make the ornament, I used the largest and second-to-largest star framelits to cut two of  the outside frames.  Then I stamped and die cut four of the medium stars and scored them down the middle.  I used mono multi glue to glue them together with a piece of linen thread through the middle so the inner star can move.  (You could also use dental floss or fishing line if you wanted it to be less noticeable.)

Thanks for stopping by today.  If you like what you've seen here, please leave a little blog love or pin away on Pinterest.  Now you are off to Debra's Heartfelt Inkspiration and her look at Ornamental Pines.  I just know she is going to convince you to buy this beautiful set!

The Stamp Review Crew: Mosaic Madness

Welcome back for another The Stamp Review Crew blog hop. This time we are featuring Mosaic Madness.  Love all the projects this group puts together for these hops.  I will confess that I have a hard time with this stamp set.  I feel like all the projects I make with it end up looking the same.  So I am just as anxious as you are to see what new and different ways people came up with to use this set.

My first project is not very original.  I like to think I used these stamps in a slightly different way than others have in the past, but not sure I really did.  I kept it very simple and relied on the Stamp-A-Majig heavily to create a border for this card with two of the stamps:

Colors: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie and Melon Mambo.  Stamps: Mosaic Madness and Chalk Talk.  Punches: Artisan Label and XL Oval.  Accessories: Stamp-A-Majig and Rhinestones.

And I will admit I cheated on this second project.  It was actually a project my club made last year when this stamp set first came out.  But I never did get around to sharing it on my blog back then so I get to share it with you today.  Here I used one of the border stamps from Mosaic Madness to decorate one of our Kraft Gift Boxes.  Notice I even stamped it on the ribbon:

Colors: Kraft, Soft Suede, Baked Brown Sugar and Naturals Ivory.  Stamps: Mosaic Madness and Label Love.  Big Shot: Labels Collection Framelits.  Punch: Artisan Label and Word Window.  Accessories: Kraft Gift Box, 7/8" Cotton Ribbon. 

Thanks for stopping by today for my take on Mosaic Madness.  If you like my projects, please feel free to leave a little blog love in the comment section below or share them on Pinterest. Now you are off to see all the other fabulous creations with this set.  Use the buttons below to navigate forward or backward or click the banner at the top of the page for a complete list of blog hop participants.

 

Stampin' Addicts Fall Holiday Blog Hop: Freaky Friends

Welcome to the 2014 Fall Holiday Blog Hop, brought to you by the Stampin' Addicts!  I just love fall and everything that comes with it so I am loving all the projects that all the Addicts came up with for this hop from the Holiday Catalog.  If you are hopping in order, than you've landed here from Tanya's Tinkerin' in Ink Blog.  I just love her style!  If this is your first stop on the hop, we are all linked together in circle so you won't miss a thing.

I'm showcasing the Freaky Friends stamp set, perfect for Halloween which is just two months away and will be here before we know it.  First up, a simple card that pairs the cute monsters from this set with a greeting from another set from the Holiday Catalog: Mingle All The Way.

Colors: Blackberry Bliss, Tangelo Twist, Hello Honey, Whisper White and Basic Black. Stamps: Freaky Friends and Mingle All the Way.  Accessories: Blackberry Bliss Stitched Satin Ribbon. 

Next up, a stepped up card inspired by a swap I received at convention from my good friend Missi Roeber. I knew I wanted to use this set to case her card.  I paired it with Good Greetings which is a special perk you can get for hosting a qualifying party from now until October 31.  Here is the card closed:

And here it is all opened up:

Colors: Basic Black, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry and Coastal Cabana.  Stamps: Freaky Friends and Good Greetings. Punches: 2-1/2" and 2" circle and 2-3/8" scallop circle and word window.  Accessories: Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper, and Bermuda Bay 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon.

And last but not least, a treat box featuring the new Gift Box Punch Board:

Colors: Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, Basic Black, and Crushed Curry.  Stamps: Freaky Friends and Good Greetings.  Punches: Angled Tag Topper.  Accessories: Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper, White and Tangerine Tango Two-Tone Trim, Gift Box Punch Board.

I hope you've enjoyed this look at Freaky Friends.  If you have, please leave a little blog love below, or go ahead and pin them to your Pinterest boards. Now you are off to the next stop: Twila's Stamp A Little Longer Blog and her fabulous take on the Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper.

The Stamp Review Crew: Daydream Medallions

Welcome back for another edition of The Stamp Review Crew.  This time we are featuring the Daydream Medallions stamp set. Love what everyone has shown us so far!  This is a great set because it has matching framelits.  And this month, you can buy them bundled together for an extra 15% off! 

I have two cards to share with you today.  The first is a Christmas Card.  I know it looks more like Gumball Green than Meadow Morning, but I promise, it is Meadow Morning:

Colors: Meadow Morning, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla and Crumb Cake. Stamps: Hardwood Background, Daydream Medallions.  Big Shot: Circle Framelits.  Punches: 2" circle, Word Window, and Modern Label.  Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Vintage Lace Trim, Pearl Jewels, Blendabilities.

For this card, I used one of the medium circle stamps, stamped it once on the paper, then rotated it just a titch (using my Stamp-A-Majig to line it up perfectly) and stamped it again.  I colored some of the smallest pearls with the Cherry Cobbler Blendabilites and added them to look like berries.

And the second card features a window:

Colors: Whisper White, Lost Lagoon, Smoky Slate, and Pear Pizzazz.  Stamps: Daydream Medallions and Something to Say.  Big Shot: Floral Frames Framelits Collection.  Accessories: Smoky Slate Button, Window Sheet.

This one sort of just came together.  Once I got the largest of these medallions on the paper, I noticed that one of the matching framelits fit perfectly inside the image, just begging to be a window. So that is exactly what I did with it.

I hope you've enjoyed my take on this fabulous stamp set.  If you have, show a little love by leaving a comment below, or pinning it on your boards at Pinterest.  Now you are off for the rest of the hop and some more amazing ideas from the rest of the team. Use the buttons below to navigate forward or backward or visit The Stamp Review Crew for a complete list of participating bloggers.

Stampin' Blendabilities are Here!

Have you been waiting to get your hands on the entire collection of Stampin' Up!'s new alcohol markers?  Well, the wait is over.  You can now order all 12 color collections and the Skin Tone Assortment and other Stampin' Blendabilities' accessories.

How do they work? Here is a quick video from Stampin' Up! that shows you some tips:

Want to try them out for yourself?  I am offering two different projects at my August Stampin' Buffet that feature these markers. Today, I'm sharing with your one that was inspired by a card made by Connie Collins for the Artisan Design Team at Stampin' Up!:

Colors: Bermuda Bay, Basic Black, Whisper White, Old Olive, Hello Honey and Coral Calypso.  Stamps: Hello There. Punches: Petite Petals and Itty Bitty Accent Punch Pack.  Accessories: Coastal Cabana Blendabilities, Back to Black Designer Series Paper, Occasions Paper Piercing Pack, 1/8" Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon.

Here I used the the Coastal Cabana Stampin' Blendabilities to color directly on the Back to Black Designer Series Paper just like Connie did. (Brilliant idea!)  I love how it totally changes the look of this paper. I started with the darkest color at the top of the shape and then added the lighter tones to it to give it a shaded look.

I will be showing the second card on my blog next week (but you can see it now on the class page linked above).  In the mean time, you can head on over to MY ONLINE STORE to purchase your own set of Stampin' Blendabilities!

Wood Rose Hamburger Box

A couple of weeks back, I showed a project I made with the Hamburger Box die on The Stamp Review Crew Blog Hop.  Today I have another one for you:

Colors: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Coral Calypso, Crisp Cantaloupe, and Pear Pizzazz.  Stamps: Hardwood and Perfect Pennants.  Big Shot: Hamburger Box Bigz XL and Spiral Flower Originals. Punch: Fun Flower.  Accessories: Tea Lace Doilies, Coral Calypso Seam Binding Ribbon.  

I haven't had a chance to use the Spiral Cut Flower die in the past few months.  Here I cut two of them out: one out of Coral Calypso and one out of Crisp Cantaloupe.  Then I wound them up together (after breaking up the paper fibers with a bone folder) to make a single rose monochromatic rose.  it was still missing something, so I added some leaves by punching just a section of the Fun Flower punch.

This is just one of the projects being offered at my August Stampin' Buffet.  It would be perfect to fill with a little treat for your child's teacher for Back to School or really, it works for so many occasions.  Sign up to come to my class today!

This is also a great time to mention that starting on Friday, August 1, Stampin' Up! is offering a special on the Big Shot. If you purchase one during the month of August, you can choose from one of 5 different stamp set/framelit bundles absolutely free! And if you already own a Big Shot, you can still purchase the bundles (not offered in the current catalog) at a 15% savings.   I will have more details on this offer next week.  

July Paper Pumpkin Kit and Promotion

I've been a little more MIA than I'd care to admit lately.  It seems to coincide with exactly when my younger son got out for the summer. (He's on year round so he went all the way until July 3 this year).  He is very high maintenance (must take after someone else in the family).  I also went to Stampin' Up's Convention and came back with lots of great ideas.  But now I am just rambling.  I really do have something important to share with you today.

It's been a couple of months since I posted about Paper Pumpkin.  But July's kit is SOOOO cute!  In the little orange box that arrived in my mailbox was all the parts and pieces to make six cards and six cute little gift boxes.  I am saving some of the parts and pieces for my next class, but here are the samples I made:

All paper, stamps and accessories from the July 2014 Paper Pumpkin Kit.

Here's a closer look at each:

Isn't this kit fabulous? For the first time, I will be offering a Paper Pumpkin Sampler at my August Stampin' Buffet.  You will be able to make a card and a box from this months kit for $3.  But supplies are limited so if you want to make one or two, you will need to RSVP quickly!

Also right now, Stampin' Up! is offering a sweet deal: 50% off the first two months of kits for new subscribers.  Just visit the Paper Pumpkin Website and use the promo code: HALFOFF2.  This offer is good until September 10, but trust me, you will want to do it before August 10. We got a sneak peek at August and September kits at convention and they are spectacular.  And if you like Halloween, then you will really not want to miss out on the August kit. And once you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin, you will be able to go back and purchase previous kits that you've been missing out on all this time. What are you waiting for?  Go do it!

The Stamp Crew Review: Lovely as a Tree

It's time for another blog hop with The Stamp Review Crew.  I'm sure others have mentioned it, but our group was selected to make a display board for convention this year and it was so much fun working together to create this board, especially featuring stamp set that has been around for years: Lovely as a Tree. (The board also featured Flower Patch so watch for that in another upcoming hop).  Both of my projects were on the board so if you were at convention and wanted to get a closer look, here is your chance.  If you weren't at convention, then you get a chance to see projects from the display boards anyway.  (I call that a win-win!)

First, I have to say that I don't even own Lovely as a Tree and I think I'm the only demonstrator on the planet that doesn't.  It's a classic and still one of the top sellers for the company. Thankfully, this means that it was pretty easy for me to track down a set to borrow. (Thanks Erin!!)  Second, I try to work smarter, not harder, so both of these projects worked triple time: display boards, convention swaps and now here on the blog hop!

For my first card, I wanted to do something a little out-of-the-box and I wanted to use it for my "Something Old, Something New" swap at convention (older stamps paired with new items).  I have seen the pine tree from Lovely as a Tree used as a branch for hanging an ornament, so why not use it as a branch for a perching Halloween owl?

Colors: Blackberry Bliss, Tangelo Twist, Hello Honey, Basic Black and Whisper White.  Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Alphabet Rotary and Just Sayin'.  Big Shot: Word Bubbles Framelits.  Punch: 2" circle and Owl Builder.  Accessories: Black Embossing Powder, Tangelo Twist Satin Stitched Ribbon.

And for my second project, I was thinking inside-the-box, or more precisely, a card-in-a-box.  And since we were suppose to use the new 2014-2016 In Colors with neutrals, I went with a Lost Lagoon and added some postmodern influences with the Back to Black Designer Series Paper:

Colors: Lost Lagoon, Whisper White and Basic Black.  Stamps: Lovely as a Tree and Perfect Pennants.  Accessories: Vintage Faceted Buttons, 1/8" Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Black Embossing Powder, Sweet Sadie Washi Tape, Back to Black Designer Series Paper.

I hope you've enjoyed this look at Lovely as a Tree and hope you've found some new ideas and ways to use this favorite stamp set.  To navigate through the rest of the hop, use the buttons below or go to The Stamp Review Crew for a complete list of hoppers.

Stampin' Addicts Blog Hop: Designer Series Paper

Welcome to the Stampin' Addicts Blog Hop!  Today we are focusing on the beautiful Designer Series Paper that is in the new catalog.  During the month of July, all regular Designer Series Papers are buy three get one free!  This is a great deal!  If you are hoping in order, you've arrived from Cindy's Heart's Delight Cards and her wonderful projects with Park Lane Designer Series Paper.  If this is your first stop, everything is linked in a circle so you won't miss a thing. If you get lost along the way, head on over to Stampin' Addicts to see a full list of hop stops.

My projects use the Back to Black Designer Series Paper.  Who doesn't love black and white paper?  Here is a look at the entire pack:

And here are the two cards I made with it:

Colors: Bermuda Bay, Whisper White and Basic Black.  Stamps: Lots of Thanks.  Accessories: Back to Black Designer Series Paper, and Brights Candy Dots.

Colors: Pool Party, Basic Black, and Whisper White.  Stamps: Friends Who Know.  Big Shot: Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and Labels Collection Framelits.  Accessories: Pool Party 1/4" Cotton Ribbon, Dazzling Details.

As you can tell, the prints and patterns in this pack are prefect to use together or on their own.  (And yes, they do go with more than blue tones, but I am on a blue kick right now).  I have another project I made with this paper that will be featured on the next The Stamp Review Crew Hop on July 21.  Be sure to come back and check it out then.

Now you are on to the next stop: Betty's Kitty Stamp Blog and her look at The Gold Soiree Specialty Designer Series Paper.  Happy hopping and have a great day!

Endless Wishes Pinspiration

Have you heard the news?  The Endless Wishes Photopolymer Stamp is once again available to purchase.  This is such a cute stamp set, perfect for any celebration. Here's a card I made with it a month or so ago, right before it sold out the first time:

Colors: Pool Party, So Saffron, Night of Navy and Whisper White.  Stamps: Work of Art and Endless Wishes.  Big Shot: Star Burst Framelits.  Punch: 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack.  Accessories: Rhinstone Jewels.

I hesitated on whether or not to even call this a Pinspiration, because while it did start out as a CASE of this card by Kimberly Van Diepen, I changed it up quite a bit but I will give credit where credit is due!

Here is the entire set you get for only $13.95 and only while supplies last:

The Stamp Crew Review: Summer Silhouettes

So happy to be back in The Stamp Review Crew Blog Hop line up this week.  Love hopping along with this group.  Today, we are featuring the Summer Silhouettes stamp set.  You are in for a real treat as each of the stops shows new and traditional ways to use this fun stamp set.  I have one of each to share with you today as well:

First a more traditional use of this stamp set:

Colors: Lost Lagoon, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White and Coral Calypso.  Stamps: Summer Silhouettes and Banner Banter.  Big Shot: Hamburger Box XL Bigz Die.  Punches: Little Labels Punch Pack and Petite Curly Label Punch.  Accessories: Coral Calypso Seam Binding Ribbon and Rhinestone Jewels.

This was the first time I actually used this new die.  It's a lot of fun.  And the long stamp from Summer Silhouettes is perfect for stamping a border around the edge of the box top.

Now for something a little less traditional:

Colors: Blackberry Bliss, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Basic Black and Wild Wasabi.  Stamps: Sweet Stuff, Summer Silhouettes, Something to Say and What's Up?  Big Shot: Deco Labels and Oval Framelits, Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  Punch: 2-1/2 Circle and Pennant Punch.  Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers, Blendabilites, Candy Dots. 2014-2016 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack. 

I need to give all the credit for this card to my friend Erin who was visiting me last week from BC.  I told her I needed an "out of the box" idea for this card and she immediately thought of using that stamp as a witch's broom and putting the little ballerina from Sweet Stuff, colored to look like a witch, riding on top of it.  She's brilliant, huh? 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  Be sure to leave a little blog love in the comment section or pin something to Pinterest if you are so moved.  Now you are off to all the other great stops on the hop.  Use the buttons or list below to navigate your way around. 

 

1. Holly Krautkremer
2. Dawn Tidd 
3. Paula Wright  
4. Cindy Beach
5. Tanya Boser  
6. Heidi Baks  
7. Lisa Young 
8. Ann Schach 
9. Adriana Benitez 
10. Wendy Weixler  
11. Deb Currier 
12. Nancy Smith
13. Jill Coleman