Thursday, June 30, 2011

Goodbye Priceless!

Today is the last day to purchase retiring stamp sets!   Priceless is on the list of retiring stamp sets.    Make sure you run on over and purchase the retiring stamp sets on your list before it is okay!    Click here to order now!!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Priceless, Oval All
Ink:   Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, So Saffron
Paper:   Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Gold Brad, So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools:  Eyelet Border Punch, Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Stamping Royalty - Be Patriotic

Here is this week's Stamping Royalty theme challenge is Be Patriotic in honor of the Indepedence Day.  

So pull out the Red, White and Blue and the Stars and Stripes!

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) Monday, July 4th. Hope you can join us!

Here is a scrapbook page with my Godson at a Memorial Day parade.

Ingredients to make the scrapbook page:
Stamp Sets:   Pennant Parade, Celebrate Everything, On a Pedestal, Starstruck
Ink:   Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze
Paper:  Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Riding Hood Red and Baja Breeze Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Antique Brads, Pearls, Baker's Twine
Tools:  Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Big Shot, Small and Large Star Punch, Petite Pennant Punch

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Thank you Scrappin' Chics!

I am so excited I was chosen as a winner of the June challenge for the Scrappin' Chics blog.    This month's challenge was Sunshine with an inspirational challenge.     Every month there is a new challenge and prizes!   You are going to love the blog lots of inspiring projects!    Click here to check it out!

Thank you Kim and Jen!!! 

Inkredible Color Challenge

Here is this week's Inkredible color challenge.    The colors are Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo and Daffodil Delight.   Here is the very cute Cheap Talk stamp set that will be retiring in just a few short days!   Don't miss your chance to get the stamp set, run and order it now along with so many other retiring sets!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Cheap Talk, Something to Celebrate
Ink:  Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight
Paper:  Island Oasis Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise
Accessories:   Rhinestones, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon
Tools:  Scallop Trim Border Punch

Monday, June 27, 2011

June I {heart} 2 stamp challenge

Here comes another sketch challenge.   Here is June's  I {heart} 2 stamp challenge.  Here are some retiring products with new products.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Pennant Parade, Engraved Greetings, Starstruck
Ink:   Riding Hood Red
Paper:   Love Letters Designer Series Paper, Very Vanilla, Riding Hood Red
Accessories:  Pearls, Baker's Twine
Tools:  Corner Rounder, Circle Cutting System, Perfect Pennants Sizzex, Big Shot, Petite Pennant Punch, Star Punch, Polka Dot Textured Embossing Folder, Scallop Border Punch

Sunday, June 26, 2011

TESC140

Here is sketch challenge using one of my favorite stamp sets that will be retiring at the end of this month, Tart & Tangy.    Order now this set before it is no longer available for purchase. 

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Tart & Tangy and greeting is from a stamp set from a local craft store
Ink:  Old Olive, Real Red
Paper:  Play Date Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Real Red
Accessories:  Whisper White Buttons from a local craft store
Tools:  Corner Rounder Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Elegant Inkredible Color Challenge

I have to say I really, really love the way this week's Inkredible color challenge came together.    The colors are:   Concord Crush, Old Olive and Sahara Sand.  

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Charming, Something to Celebrate
Ink:   Concord Crush, Old Olive and Sahara Sand
Paper:   Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Sahara Sand Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Vanilla Seam Binding, Pearls from a local craft store
Tools:  Lace Ribbon Punch, Perfect Pennants Sizzex Die, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Big Shot

Friday, June 24, 2011

Mojo Monday #196

Mojo Monday is back with some new designer series paper that will be available in the new catalog.   How super cute are these designs in the Just Add Cake paper.    This card is also perfect for the Scrappin' Chics monthly challenge.    This month's theme is to use the Sun and an Inspirational Saying.

Here are the ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:
   On Your Birthday, Summer Splash
Ink:   Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Marina Mist
Paper:   Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango
Accessories:  Rhinestones, Dusty Durango Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Tangerine Tango Button
Tools:  Circle Cutting System, Oval Sizzex, Big Shot, Border Punch from a local craft store

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 122

Here is this week's Sweet Sunday sketch challenge.     Can I tell you how pretty the Flirtatious Specialty designer series paper is!     Here I paired it up with the retiring hostess exclusive Punch Potpourri stamp set.   

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Together Forever, Punch Potpourri, Bliss
Ink:   Pretty in Pink, Baja Breeze
Paper:   Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper, Whisper White
Accessories:   Pearls
Tools:  Scallop Trim Border Punch, Heart Punch, Extra Large Bird Punch, Perfect Pennants Sizzex, Big Shot, Circle Cutting System, Petite Pennant Punch, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Stamping Royalty Sketch Challenge

This week Stamping Royalty brings you a sketch challenge.    Here is the beautiful Strength & Hope stamp set paired up with the Perfect Pennants Sizzex Die.     I am so loving that new die that will be available in the new catalog on July 1st.

Don't forget that for every Strength & Hope stamp set that is purchased a donation will be made to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.   Click here to learn more about the details of this fabulous campaign.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) Monday, June 27th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Strength & Hope, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink:   Regal Rose
Paper:   Regal Rose, Whisper White, Regal Rose Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls, 5/16" Whisper White Brads, Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools:  Perfect Pennants Sizzex Die, Circle Cutting System, Scallop Border Punch

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Saying Goodbye to My Favorite Retiring Stamp Sets

Can you believe there is only 9 days left to purchase retiring stamp sets.    Here is 5 of my favorite stamp sets that are retiring.    Don't miss out on purchase these stamp sets along with many others!!!   Click here to start your shopping trip and don't miss the chance to get your retiring stamp sets and accessories!


Cheers To You 114944
Price: $17.95
Click here to see samples made with this stamp set on my blog.






Engraved Greetings 117116
Price: $12.95
Click here to see samples made with this stamp set on my blog.






 
Extreme Guitar 115328
Price: $8.95
Click here to see samples made with this stamp set on my blog.


 
 
 
 
 
 

Extreme Surfboard 115173
Price: $8.95
Click here to see samples with this stamp set on my blog.


 
Tart & Tangy 111514
Price: $12.95
Click here to see samples made with this stamp set on my blog.

Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge

Pals Paper Arts brings us a sketch challenge this week.   I have to say I am loving the Flower Fest with the Flirtatious Specialty paper.  

Here are the ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   You're a Gem, Flower Fest
Ink:   Versamark, Melon Mambo
Paper:   Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery
Accessories:   Pearls, White Satin Ribbon, White Embossing Powder
Tools: Lace Ribbon Punch, Large Scallop Circle Punch, Large Oval Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy

Monday, June 20, 2011

Thank you Nancy!

How exciting one of my cards are showcased on Nancy's site this morning!!!  

If you have been following my blog, you know Nancy chooses her favorite Stampin' Up! cards and projects by other talented stamping artists. There's no formal rules or guidelines ... just inspiring projects that catch my eye, clever ideas, and exceptional designs. I truly honored each time I am featured on her site. She has an amazing eye for choosing beautiful and inspiring designs.

Thank you Nancy!!!!!

Cheers to You

I can't tell you how much I am going to miss the Cheers to You stamp set.   It is so versatile.    Make sure you order it now, before you miss the chance to own it.    The last day to get the Cheers to You stamp set is June 30th, so why not shop now and pick it up.

Here is a gift tag I made for a birthday gift.  

Ingredients to make the tag:
Stamp Sets:   Celebrate Everything, Cheers to You
Ink:   Real Red, Basic Black, Old Olive
Paper:  Real Red, Whisper White
Accessories:   Rhinestones, Real Red Satin Ribbon
Tools:   Circle Punches various sizes, Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Big Shot

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!!!    Hope everyone has a great day and gets treated like kings!

Here is my father's day card and the ingredients to make it:
Stamp Sets:   Just Baseball, Sporting, Something to Celebrate
Ink:   Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Night of Navy
Paper:   Whisper White, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake Patterns Designer Series Paper, Kraft Patterns Pack, Good Morning Sunshine Patterns Designer Series Paper, Night of Navy Patterns Pack
Accessories:   Silver Brads
Tools:  Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Star Punch, Circle Cutting System, 3/4" Circle Punch


Here is a quick and easy gift idea for Father's Day.     I scrapped a travel mug for my brother.   How quick and easy is this.   I paired down on the layers and embellishments so they can fit inside the travel mug. 

Ingredients to make the project:
Paper: Basic Black, Travel Journal Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Rubons from a local craft store

Saturday, June 18, 2011

I am going to miss Engraved Greetings

I am going to miss the Engraved Greetings stamp set.  I can't believe it is retiring!!!   It was such a great stamp set to make quick and easy cards!    Make sure you get it before June 30th!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets: Engraved Greetings
Ink: Marina Mist
Paper: Marina Mist, Whisper White
Accessories: Marina Mist Satin Ribbon, Rhinestones, Sticky Strip
Tools: Square Lattice Textured Embossing Folder, Big Shot

Friday, June 17, 2011

Saying Goodbye to Sunny Garden

I am sorry to see Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper to go.    Although it is to be expected, most of the designer series paper usually doesn't carry from one catalog to the next.    

Make sure you stock up all the designer series paper you love, because it will be gone June 30th.    The only thing that is staying behind is the Patterns Packs.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets: For All You Do, Afterthoughts
Ink: Poppy Parade, Old Olive
Paper: Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Poppy Parade
Accessories: Silver Eyelets, Stampin' Dimensionals
Tools: Crop-a-dile



Stamp stem. Stamp flowers and cut out and attach with Stampin' Dimensionals. Cut paper strips. Stamp Greeting. Attach eyelets.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

A Chance to Win 6 Stamps Sets from the Summer Mini

Run on over to the Paper Crafts Moxie Fab World blog.     They are giving away six stamp set from the Summer Mini this morning.   

Hello Blossoms
Best Dad Ever
Strength & Hope
Proud Peacock
Land of the Free
Pretty Postage

Leave me a comment on the post and tell them which of these you like most and why by midnight EDT on Sunday, June 19, and they will draw two winners to win all SIX stamp sets. And don't forget, you've got to check back next Tuesday to see if you are a winner.

Inkredible Color Challenge Scrappin'

This week's Inkredible color challenge is monochromatic greens!   The colors are:   Always Artichoke, Pear Pizzazz and Certainly Celery. 

I knew I wanted to make a baby page with the turtle from the Summer Splash stamp set in the Summer mini.    So I pulled out these fabulous pictures of my nephew as we were getting him ready for his Christening.   He was smiling in all the photos we took of him.   He is just too cute.   Looking at these pictures he looks so different now.

I was also inspired to make a card using the same concept!    I used the same ingredients except adding White Tafetta Ribbon and Scallop Trim Border punch

Here are the ingredients to make the page:
Stamp Sets:
   Summer Splash, A to Z and baby stamp set from a local craft store
Ink:   Always Artichoke, Certainly Celery, Pear Pizzazz
Paper:   Certainly Celery Patterns Designer Series Paper, Pear Pizzazz Designer Series Patterns Pack, Whisper White, Always Artichoke
Accessories:   Always Artichoke Seam Binding and buttons
Tools:  Scallop Border Punch, Scallop Square Duo Sizzex, Big Shot

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Stamping Royalty Photo Inspiration

This week's Stamping Royalty brings you a photo inspiration.    The photo just screamed to me to use the fabulous new Flirtatious Specialty designer series paper that will be coming out in the new catalog in July.  

Here is your sneak peak to the paper as well as the fabulous new punch and sizzex!

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) Monday, June 20th. Hope you can join us!


Ingredients to make the page:
Stamp Sets:  XOXO, Strength & Hope, Pennant Parade
Ink:  Melon Mambo
Paper:  Flirtatious Specialty designer series paper, Whisper White, Melon Mambo
Accessories:  Melon Mambo Polka Dot Striped Ribbon, Rhinestones, Melon Mambo Buttons
Tools:   Lace Ribbon Punch, Perfect Pennants Sizzex, Small Heart Punch, Heart to Heart to Heart Punch, Large Heart Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Rockin' Flag Day

Happy Flag Day!   I am rockin' Flag Day for my friend Veronica... today is her birthday.   She loves music of all kinds, just like me.    Here is the birthday card I made for her.   I was totally inspired by Erica's rainbow guitars

I love the simplicity of this card.   Wouldn't it be great on a t-shirt.     Here are two Incolors paired up.   Island Indigo and Poppy Parade.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Grunge Rock, Something to Celebrate
Ink:   Island Indigo and Poppy Parade
Paper:   Whisper White
Accessories:  Rhinestones

Monday, June 13, 2011

Graduation Card

I have to say I am loving the Very Vanilla and Basic Black combination for a graduation.     Here is my graduation card inspired by recent scrapbook page I made.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Word Play and graduation stamp set from a local craft store
Ink: Basic Black
Paper: Newsprint Designer Series Paper, Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Pearls, Basic Black Tafetta Ribbon
Tools:  Scallop Border Punch, Star Punch

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Loving the Petite Pennant Punch!!!!

I am so loving the Petite Pennant Punch!!!   Here I paired it up with the hostess set, Birthday Bakery!  So cute! 

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Birthday Bakery, On a Pedestal
Ink:  Pretty in Pink, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery
Paper:   Pretty in Pink Patterns Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink
Accessories:   Rhinestones, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon
Tools:   Scallop Trip Border Punch, Petite Pennant Punch

Saturday, June 11, 2011

New Petite Pennants Punch!!!

How amazing is this new petite pennants punch!!!    I can't tell you how excited I was to see this being released in the new catalog!!!    Here is a baby card I made.   I stinkin' cute is it.   

This week's Pals Paper Arts challge is a Fashion Inspiration-What's Your Signature Style.   I have to say I have a quite a few styles, but one of my favorites are clean and simple designs, what better than this card!
Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Fox & Friends, Pennant Parade, Something to Celebrate
Ink:  Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron
Paper:   Peach Parfait Patterns Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Accessories:   Chocolate Chip Poly Twill Ribbon, Pumpkin Pie Button
Tools:   Petite Pennants Punch

Friday, June 10, 2011

New DSP and Sketch Challenge

As soon as I saw this sketch I knew I had to use the fabulous specialty designer series paper that will be coming out in the new Idea Book and Catalog.    It has these great laser cut doilies!!   The paper is called Flirtatious.

Here is the gift bag I made and the ingredients to make it:
Stamp Sets:   Flower Fest, Something to Celebrate
Ink:   Peach Parfait, Versamark
Paper:   Flirtatious Specialty, Peach Parfait and Whisper White
Accessories:  Pearls, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, White Embossing Powder
Tools:   Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Sneak Peak to the New Idea Book and Catalog!!!!

I am so excited I am able to share some new products from the new Idea Book and Catalog!!    Here are 4 of the 5 new InColors that will be released in July!!!!   The great thing about the new InColors is that they will be available for 2 years!!!   Want to see all the colors as well as a comparison, Mary Fish did an amazing job making cards, click here to see them!    

You will also see there is a new border punch as well as Sizzex die that makes that great scallop circle!

I am so sorry to see that Engraved Greetings is leaving the catalog, it is just perfect inside the scallop circle.    Don't hesitate in getting the set before it is gone.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Engraved Greetings
Ink:   Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade
Paper:  Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder,
Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, and Pool Party Accessories:   Rhinestones
Tools:   Circle Cutting System, 3/4" square punch, Lace Ribbon Punch, Perfect Pennants Sizzex Die

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Stampin' Royalty Theme Challenge

June 19th is Father's Day, I hope everyone takes a minute and gets some homemade cards together for the dads in their life!   While you are at why not submit your creations to this week's Stamping Royalty Theme Challenge - CELEBRATING DAD!!! - for Father's Day.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) Monday, June 13th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the page:

Stamp Sets:  Word Play, Something to Celebrate
Ink:   Night of Navy, Old Olive
Paper:   Travel Journal Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Night of Navy
Accessories:  Silver Brads, Styled Silver Hodgepodge
Tools:  Corner Rounder, 1 ¾” Circle Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Inkredible Color Challenge

Here is this week's Inkredible Color Challenge:   Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight and Certainly Celery.    I wasn't sure when I first started making the card how it was going to turn out, but I am happy with the end result.   I used an Inkspirations Sketch for the card.

Ingredients to make the card:  
Stamp Sets:   Summer Splash, Something to Celebrate, Tropical Party
Ink:  Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight and Certainly Celery
Paper:  Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight and Certainly Celery Patterns Designer Series Paper, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Accessories:   Rhinestones, Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon
Tools:   Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch

Monday, June 6, 2011

Mojo Monday #193

Here is this week's Mojo Monday with one of my favorite stamp sets that is retiring.    The stamp set is Cheers to You!!!  Love, love this set.    It is a must buy if you don't already own it!  

Here are the ingredients to make the gift bag:
Stamp Sets:   Cheers to You, Afterthoughts
Ink:   Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie
Paper:    Ice Cream Parlor Designer Series Paper and Quick Accents Pack, Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper, Whisper White
Accessories:   Peach Parfait Poly Stitched Ribbon, Pumpkin Pie Brads and Buttons
Tools:   Ovals Sizzex, Clear Circle Sizzex, Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Scallop Circle Sizzex, Big Shot, Paper Piercer

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Blossom Bouquet Gift Bag and Tag

I just love the new Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch.    The best part of the punch is I have been using up my paper scraps!!!    

So here is a gift bag and coordinating gift tag that I made.

Ingredients to make the bag:
Stamp Sets:  Bold Blossom, Sentiment stamp set from a local craft store
Ink:   Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz
Paper:  Peach Parfait, So Saffron, Whisper White, Peach Parfait Patterns Designer Pack
Accessories:   Barely Banana Eyelets, So Saffron Twill Ribbon
Tools:   Border punch from a local craft store, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Crop-a-dile, 1" Circle Punch

















Here is the coordinating gift tag:
Stamp Sets: You're a Gem
Ink: Peach Parfait
Paper: Peach Parfait, So Saffron, Whisper White, Play Date Designer Series Paper Pack
Accessories:  So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: Tag Sizzex from a local craft store, Big Shot,  Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, 1" Circle Punch

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Yard Sale, June 5th!!!

Four Stampin' Up! Demonstrators are coming together to have one fabulous yard sale. Lots of scrapbooking & rubber stamps, craft supplies, storage & household items.



Sunday, June 5, 2011, 10am-4pm, rain or shine.

443 Howard Street
Washington Township, NJ 07676