Holiday Mini is Coming Your Way

Tomorrow begins our wonderful  new holiday mini.   Here is a little sneak peak of things to come.    Don't forget today is the last day to purchase your Summer Mini products.   If you have not picked up Strength & Hope or any of the other wonderful holiday mini products, do not hesitate to place your order today.   Click here to start shopping!

So here is the amazing Stitched Stocking stamp set along with coordinating punch.    I am loving the plaids in the Forest Lodge designer series paper.   This project is perfect for a card, scrapook or gift bag embellishment!    I have to say I love how the Mojo Monday sketch helped me make this project!!!  Thank you Mojo Monday!

Ingredients to make the card:

Stamp Sets:   Stitched Stockings, Petite Pairs

Ink:   Garden Green and Cherry Cobbler

Paper:   Forest Lodge designer series paper, Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler

Accessories:   Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Garden Green button, Always Artichoke Brads

Tools:   Stocking Builder Punch, Large Oval, Scallop Oval Punch, Big Shot, Clear Circle Sizzex, Scallop Circle Sizzex

Back to School Stamping Royalty




This week the Stampin' Royalty brings us a theme challenge.    The theme is Back to School.   I can't believe the summer is coming to an end and so many little ones are heading back to school.  

Every year I scrap my best friend's school photos.    This year is no exception.   

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) Monday, September 5th. Hope you can join us!  

Ingredients to make the scrapbook page:

Paper:   Play Date Designer Series Paper, Play Date Quick Accents, Pawsitively Prints II Designer Series Paper, Very Vanilla

Accessories:   Early Espresso Grosgrain Ribbon, Early Espresso Buttons, On Board Tweet

Tools:   Circle Cutting System, Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Sizzex, 1/4", 1/2" and 3/4" circle punch

Thinking of You

What can I say I love the Love Letters designer series paper. It is by far one of my favorite papers of all.    Don't hesitate there is still a few more days left to enter Shelli Gardner's Thinking of You contest this month!   Here is my entry!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Morning Cup, Silouette Sentiments
Ink:  Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler
Paper:  Love Letters Designer Series Paper, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Watercolor Paper
Accessories:   Basic Black Tafetta Ribbon, Basic Black Brads
Tools:  Blender Pen, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer

Mixing Old and New

Here is a card that I mixed with old and new products.

I have to say I love how the retired Take Three stamp sets is paired up with the new Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.   

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Take Three
Ink:   Bashful Blue
Paper:  Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls, Whisper White Satin Ribbon
Tools:  Border punch from a local craft store

Summer Splash Treat

I have to say I just love the Summer Splash stamp set.   I can't believe we only have a few more weeks for the stamp set.    So don't hesitate to pick up your set before the end of this month.   Chances are it is not making into the catalog.  

How cute is the little fish paired up with some Swedish Fish.

Ingredients to make the gift box:
Stamp Set:   Summer Splash, Got Treats
Ink:   Pumpkin Pie
Paper:   Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Pumpkin Pie Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools:   Fancy Favor Box Sizzex, Big Shot, 1 3/4" Circle Punch

Petal Cone Strength & Hope

How beautiful is the Strength & Hope stamp set paired up with the Petal Cone die.    How cute is this treat holder.

Ingredients to make the project:
Stamp Set:   Strength & Hope
Ink:   Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler
Paper:   Whisper White, Early Espresso
Accessories:   Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Pearls
Tools:  Petal Cone Sizzex, Big Shot

Memo board

Beautiful paper = beautiful memo board. I just love this beautiful Paisley Prints.   Just a few embellishments and you have a few memo board in minutes.

Just add post notes to the board and you are on your way for a beautiful place to put your reminders.

Ingredients to make the project:
Stamp Sets:   Strength & Hope
Ink:   Cherry Cobbler
Paper:  Paisley Prints, Early Espresso
Accessories:   Early Espresso Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Pewter Jumbo Eyelets, Early Espresso Buttons, Pearls
Tools:   Big Shot, Crop-a-dile, Serif Essentials Alphabet Sizzex

Faith in Nature

Have you checked out the new Hostess exclusive stamp sets!   I have to say I am loving the hostess exclusive stamp sets.    They are beautiful images and they are incredibly priced.    For being a hostess, you can get this set of 5 stamp sets for only 8$ in clear.   11$ for wood!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Faith in Nature, Sincere Saluations
Ink:   Basic Black, Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parad, Cameo Coral
Paper:   Whisper White, Cameo Coral, Cameo Coral Patterns Designer Series Paper, Pear Pizzazz Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack
Accessories:   Rhinestones

Bring on the Bling - Rhinestones and Glitter

This week the Stamping Royalty brings you a recipe challenge:   Bring on the bling - rhinestones and glitter!!!   So I just got this amazing Sunflower background stamp and I could not wait to play with it.  

So I decided to make my own mixture of embossing powder for the card.    I mixed Whisper White and Iridesceient Ice.    I kind like the effect.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) Monday, August 29th. Hope you can join us!    Also we have two new design team members, Carrie Rhoades and Brandi Wiggins!!   Make sure you stop on by and check out all the amazing projects my fellow team members have made!!!


Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Sunflower, Upsy Daisy
Ink:   Versamark, Peach Parfait
Paper:   Whisper White, Peach Parfait, Peach Parfait Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack
Accessories:   Rhinestones, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, White Embossing Powder, Iridescient Ice Embossing Powder.
Tools:   Heat Gun, Embossing Buddy, Eyelet Border Punch

Welcome Little One

This week's Inkredible color challenge is Certainly Celery, Marina Mist, Chocolate Chip and Crumb Cake.   Here is a cute little baby card made for the occasion.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Set:  Baby Bundle, Welcome Little One
Ink:  Certainly Celery, Marina Mist, Chocolate Chip and Crumb Cake
Paper:  Nursery Nest Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Marina Mist
Accessories:   Pearls, White Button, Marina Mist Satin Ribbon
Tools:  1 1/4" Circle Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Border Punch

Helpful Tip

I just learned this helpful tip on the LinkedIn Scrapbooking Networking Group that I am one of the group managers.     If you are on LinkedIn, sign up for this group.   It is packed full of great tidbits like this one!

Click here to join the group.

Here is a helpful tip on how you can change your sticker and chipboard letters into letters you may need.   Because if you are like me you are constantly running out of letters you need!

1. n's and u's are all the same and either will turn into a lowercase r with just a tiny little snip
2. b's are q's, d's are p's and w's are m's - just upsidedown
3. Lowercase L's turn into i's (either capital or lowercase with a little snip).
4. h's can become u's, n's or r's
5. j's easily become i's
6. m's can become n's or u's or r's
7. n's can be pieced together to make m's or w's
8. o's become zeros
9. capital Q's become o's or zeros
10. e's become c's with two little snips
11. f's turn into j's by cutting off the sides and using one as the dot
12. I have made a p become an n or r in a pinch, but it isn't always as pretty

Day 4 of Strength & Hope

Here is another day of Strength & Hope.   I have to say I love this stamp set and I hope everyone picks up their set.   Here is another thinking of you stamp set. Such a great cause and such a great stamp set.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Strength & Hope
Ink:   Rose Red
Paper:   Whisper White, Blushing Bride Patterns Designer Series Paper, Afternoon Tea Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Pearls
Tools:   1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Big Shot, Framed Tulips Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Blushing Bride Strength & Hope

Here is another Strength & Hope project.    Perfect to send to someone and let them know you are thinking of them.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Strength & Hope
Ink:   Blushing Bride
Paper:   Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Blushing Bride Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack
Accessories:   Blushing Bride Stitched Poly Ribbon, Pearls
Tools:   Scallop Trim Border Punch, Scallop Square Punch, 1" Square Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch

Saying Goodbye to Strength & Hope

So in the next couple of days, you will see beautiful samples from the Strength & Hope stamp set.   Please don't delay in getting this amazing set and for every set that is purchased a donation will be made to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   On Your Birthday, Strength & Hope
Ink:   Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso
Paper:   Early Espresso, Whisper White, Paisley Prints Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Pearls, 5/8" Chocolate Chip Brads
Tools:   Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper Textured Plates, Scallop Trim Border Punch

Butterfly Happy Birthday

I have to say I love the butterflies.   I love the butterfly from the Strength & Hope stamp set.    Just remember we only have a few weeks left to get this amazing stamp set and for every sale.  

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.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Strength & Hope, Bliss, On Your Birthday
Ink:   Crumb Cake, Tangerine Tango
Paper:  Tangerine Tango Patterns Designer Series Paper, Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper, Whisper White
Accessories:  Pearls
Tools:  Scallop Trim Border Punch

Just wanted to send out a few reminders…

First, this weekend stop on by to my open house on Sunday from 3 – 7 pm or on Tuesday from 7 – 9 pm. We will be making two projects. Click here to check out all the details.

Next, the Summer mini is coming to an end. So make sure you check out all the amazing products before the end of the month. Click here to see projects made with Summer Mini products on my blog. Click here to start shopping the mini and get all your favorites. You are not going to want to miss out on Summer Splash or Strength & Hope. Don’t forget that for every purchase of Strength & Hope,  Stampin’ Up! will be donating 2$ to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Lastly, don’t miss out on this month’s promotion, Buy 3 packs of designer series paper and get 1 package for free.

Concord Crush Build a Blossom

I have to say I love the Build a Blossom in Concord Crush!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Build a Blossom, You're a Gem
Ink:   Concord Crush
Paper:  Whisper White, Concord Crush Patterns Designer Series Paper, Concord Crush
Accessories:  White Satin Ribbon, Antique Brads
Tools:  Lace Ribbon Punch, Blossoms Petal Builder Punch

Stamping Royalty Sketch Challenge

Here is this week's Stamping Royalty Sketch challenge.   I decided to turn the sketch into a gift bag.    I pulled out one of my oldest Stampin' Up! stamp sets, Stippled Shells.   I love this set.    This is a perfect example of how you need to get stamp sets that are retiring.    There has not been one quite like in the last 7 years.

The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) Monday, August 22nd. Hope you can join us!


Ingredients to make the gift bag:
Stamp Sets:  Stippled Shells, Bold Blossom
Ink:   Pretty in Pink
Paper:   Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Pretty in Pink Patterns Designer Series
Accessories:   Dazzling Diamonds, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Pearls, Pretties
Tools:   Scallop Trim Border Punch

Inkredible Color Challenge

This week's Inkredible color challenge is to use one 11-13 Incolor and Early Espresso.    So I decided to go with Lucky Limeade.    I have to say I am loving the new Incolors.   They are great addition to our color family.

Here is my card and the ingredients to make it:
Stamp Set:  The Best of Everything, Punch Bunch
Ink:   Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso and Pumpkin Pie
Paper:   Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Early Espresso Buttons, Lucky Limeade Ribbon
Tools:  Dotted Scallop Border Punch

Scrappin' My Niece

Here are pictures of my niece from last summer.   When I look at these pictures, I can't believe how much she has grown.   And last year, when I took the pictures I was just geting over how mature she looked with her sunglasses on top of her head.   Here are some pictures of her goofing off in the car.

Ingredients to make the scrapbook page:
Paper:  Whisper White, Flirtateous Specialty Designer Series Paper, Stickers and Die Cuts from a local craft store
Accessories:   Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Rhinestones from a local craft store
Tools:   Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Big Shot, Border Punch from a local craft store.

Happy Butterfly

I was inspired by a card I saw on one of the millions of blogs I visit.   I wish I could tell the one.  I just spent 20 minutes trying to find it and I can't.    So if you recognize it, please leave me a comment and let me know.

I was inspired by the simple elegance of the card. 

To make the card I punch the butterfly out of white cardstock and then added the paper to the card with dimensionals.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Everyday Flexible Phrases
Ink:  Concord Crush
Paper:   Baja Breeze Patterns Designer Series Paper, Peach Parfait and Concord Crush Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack, Whisper White
Accessories:   Pearls, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, White Button
Tools:   Butterfly punch

Sunflower Scapbook Page & Shower Card

Here are two more custom projects I made for the shower.   I made a custom card and gift for the shower to give to the bride.   I just put some pictures from sister's bridal shower to show the customer how the project would look with photos.   You may see these same exact photos in the near future with my sister's colors and flowers from her shower day.

Ingredients to make the scrapbook page:

Stamp Sets: Serene Sunflower, sentiment from a local craft store
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point, Old Olive
Paper: Pacific Point Patterns Designer Series Paper, Whisper White
Accessories: Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Buttons from a local craft store
Tools:  Corner rounder, Border Punch from a local craft store

Ingredients to make the card:

Stamp Sets: Serene Sunflower, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive
Paper: Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Old Olive
Accessories: Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Old Olive Button and Brads
Tools: Corner Rounder, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch




 

Sunflower Shower Favors & Tags

I have been busy working on Sunflower Shower Favors & Tags for a customer of mine.  I pulled out the retired Serene Sunflower for the shower since that is the brides flower choice.   Contact me for your one of the kind party invitations and favors!

Ingredients to make the favor box:

Stamp Sets:   Serene Sunflower, Afterthoughts

Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black, Old Olive

Paper:  Crumb Cake Patterns Designer Series Paper, Whisper White

Accessories:  Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Pearls

Tools:   Fancy Favor Sizzex, Big Shot

Here are the ingredients to make the gift tag:

Stamp Sets: Serene Sunflower, Afterthoughts

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive

Paper: Crumb Cake Patterns Designer Series Paper, Whisper White

Accessories: Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Pearls

Tools: Tag Sizzex, Big Shot



Together Forever

One of my customers asked me to make a engagement card and gift she was going to.

I have to say I love the Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper for this card and project.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Bliss, Punch Potpourri, Together Forever
Ink:  Pretty in Pink
Paper:   Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink
Accessories:   Rhinestones, Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon

Tools:  Heart Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Scallop Circle Sizzex, Clear Circle Sizzex, Big Shot

Here are the ingredients to make the scrapbook page:
Stamp Sets: Bliss, Punch Potpourri, Together Forever

Ink: Pretty in Pink
Paper: Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Rhinestones
Tools: Heart Punch, Lace Ribbon Punch

Stamping Royalty Photo Inspiration

After Stampin' Royalty Vacation, we are back with a photo inspiration.    I read this quote just recently and it really struck a chord with me.   I decided to make a wall hanging so I can see it and remind myself to create my life and not spend so much time figuring it out.

You have until next Monday to join in the fun. The challenge will be open until 3:00pm (PST) Monday, August 15th. Hope you can join us!

Ingredients to make the wall hanging:

Stamp Sets:   Nature Walk

Ink:  Tempting Turquoise

Paper:   Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise Patterns Designer Series Paper

Accessories:   Dazzling Diamonds, White Organza Ribbon, Pretties, Very Vanilla Designer Buttons

Tools:  Lace Ribbon Punch, Crop-a-dile

Special Touch:   I mounted the pattern designer series paper on the chipboard backing that is left over from the designer series paper packing to make it a little more sturdy.

Charming Petite Pennants

So how much do you love the new Petite Pennants punch!   I decided to make my own designer series paper for the pennants with the very lovely Charming stamp set.

Here are the ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets: Charming, On Your Birthday
Ink:   Old Olive, Concord Crush
Paper:  Whisper White, Certainly Celery Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   White Taffeta Ribbon, Pearls, White Buttons
Tools:   Petite Pennants Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch

Pennants Challenge

This month the Scrappin' Chic's are bringing us a pennants challenge.    So why not join the fun and enter the challenge and have a chance to win scrapbooking goodies.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Family Reunion
Ink:   Blushing Bride, Poppy Parade, Old Olive
Paper:  Blushing Bride Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack, Blushing Bride, Whisper White
Accessories:   White Taffeta Ribbon, Rhinestones
Tools:  Petite Pennants Punch, Build a Cupcake Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Large Scallop Circle Punch, Circle Cutting System

Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge

How great are these summer colors!   Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade and Island Indigo!   As soon as I saw them, I knew I wanted to take the Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge.

On some of the drink glasses, I did the rock and roll technique.   I stamped the image in Lucky Limeade and then rolled the edges of the stamp in Island Indigo.

Ingredients to make the gift bag:
Stamp Sets:   Tart & Tangy, stamp set from a local craft store
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade and Island Indigo
Paper:   Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Daffodil Delight Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Rhinestones, Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon

Tools:  Scallop Trim Border Punch

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge

As you all know I can't pass up a sketch challenge!    Here is this week's Inkspriations sketch challenge.   I decided to use the Pennants stamp set and punch as a ice cream cone.   Just one of the many ways this stamp set can be used!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Pennant Parade, Petite Pairs

Ink:  Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake

Paper:   Calypso Coral Patterns Designer Series Paper, Peach Parfait Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack, Daffodil Delight Patterns Designer Series Paper, Calypso Coral, Whisper White

Accessories:   Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon, Pearls, Pretties

Tools:   Scallop Trim Border Punch, Build a Cupcake Punch

Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge

Here is another fabulous sketch challenge by Taylor!   I decided to flip it around and change it up a little.   I also decided to use for next week's Inkredible color challenge.    The colors are:   Pacific Point, Melon Mambo and River Rock.

Ingredients to make the card:

Stamp Sets:  Up, Up and Away

Ink:   Pacific Point, Melon Mambo and River Rock

Paper:   Whisper White, Pacific Point, Melon Mambo Patterns Designer Series Paper, Pacific Point Patterns Designer Series Paper

Accessories:   Pacific Point Striped Ribbon, Rhinestones from a local craft store

Tools:  Scallop Border Punch, Circle Cutting System

Mojo Monday #202

I have to say this week's Mojo Monday was very interesting.  I wasn't sure what I was going to come up with after seeing it.    A good friend of mine just had a baby boy so I decided to use the sketch to make a card for her.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Nursery Necessities, Something to Celebrate
Ink:  Marina Mist
Paper:   Whisper White, Real Red, Marina Mist, Marina Mist Patterns Designer Series Paper, Real Red Patterns Designer Series Paper

Accessories:   Red Buttons

Tools:  Big Shot, Perfect Pennants Sizzex, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Circle Cutting System, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, Petite Pennants Punch, Tasteful Trim Sizzex

Inkredible Color Challenge

Here is this week's Inkredible color challenge is a monochromatic one!  Lovin' the blues!   The colors are:   Marina Mist, Baja Breeze and Tempting Turquoise.

What better for the blues that a day at the beach scrapbook page!

I also combined this week's sketch with Sketchy Thursday's sketch challenge.

Ingredients to make the scrapbook page:

Paper:   Whisper White, Die Cuts from a local craft store, Baja Breeze Patterns Designer Series Paper, Tempting Turquoise Patterns Designer Series Paper, Marina Mist Patterns Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Rhinestones, White Buttons from a local craft store

Tools:   Lace Ribbon Punch, Perfect Pennants Sizzex Die, Big Shot, Border Punch from a local craft store

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 128

Here is this week's Sweet Sunday sketch challenge.

I decided to change the sketch up a little bit, but overall I am very happy with the results!

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Set:  Bliss
Ink:   Wisteria Wonder, Melon Mambo
Paper:   Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   White Organza Ribbon, Rhinestones
Tools:  Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Sizzex

Free Designer Series Paper

During August, you will get a FREE package of Designer Series Paper when they buy three!

Click here to check out all the beautiful Designer Series Paper and start shopping to get your free pack of paper!!!

August Open House

So many beautiful products in the new Idea Book and Catalog!   Check out first hand new products, the catalog and samples made with these amazing products.  Get inspired with hundreds of card samples, projects and scrapbooks all made with Stampin' Up! products!


We will be making the 2 cards that all feature the new stamp sets!

Sunday August 21st 3pm to 7pm
or
Tuesday August 23rd 7pm to 9pm.

Location: Totowa, NJ

Please RSVP as soon as possible for all events so that the card stock is ready for everyone to start stamping when the event begins.

Place a 75$ order and get the Idea Book & Catalog for free the day of the event!

Featuring products (in order as they appear on this entry): Field Flowers, Petitie Pairs, Up, Up and Away