i STAMP by Nancy Riley

iPICKS #164

2012-01-29T20:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to iPICKS where I post a selection of my 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. These are projects that inspire me and I hope they inspire you too! Please click on each link to go directly to the artist's blog for more information about the artist and their project.

iPICKS #164 ...

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iPICKS #163

2012-01-22T19:07:00.000-08:00

iPICKS #163 ...

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iPICKS #162

2012-01-16T09:44:00.000-08:00

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iPICKS #161

2012-01-14T16:51:00.000-08:00

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iPICKS #160

2012-01-07T20:00:00.000-08:00

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iPICKS #159

2012-01-06T17:30:00.000-08:00

If you hadn't noticed, I haven't posted iPICKS for several weeks because the method I use to post them (Clipmarks) suddenly stopped working. After turning to my brilliant readers for help and suggestions (several great ideas!), I discovered one option that was right under my nose! I've been using Pinterest for quite a while now, but had no idea that I could use it to embed the URL code to post a photo and link to the original artist! Thank you, Erica and LM, for educating me with your great suggestion!

Over the next few days, I'll be playing catch-up with iPICKS posts, then resume the weekly Sunday evening post on January 15.

Welcome to iPICKS where I post a selection of my 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. These are projects that inspire me and I hope they inspire you too! Please click on each link to go directly to the artist's blog for more information about the artist and their project.

iPICKS #159 ...

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BE MY VALENTINE

2012-01-05T21:48:00.000-08:00

Oh, it's great to be on Winter Break! I'm loving this relaxed stamping time! Today, I was inspired by two challenges: Create with Connie and Mary Challenge #183, a color challenge of Blushing Bride, Pool Party, and Soft Suede, and Stampin' Queen Sketch Challenge #20. I was pleasantly surprised at how well Soft Suede compliments Blushing Bride and Pool Party. I had never played along the the Stampin' Queens challenges before, and enjoyed this unique sketch.

RECIPE

Stamps: Delightful Dozen

Paper: Blushing Bride Designer Series Paper, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Blushing Bride and Whisper White Cardstock

Ink: Soft Suede

Embellishments: Blushing Bride 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon

Tools: Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die, Big Shot, Top Note Bigz Die, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals

TOP 3 !!!

2012-01-04T20:43:00.000-08:00

This evening, I was pleasantly surprised (actually, shocked!) to find that my card was chosen as a Top 3 Winner for Create with Connie and Mary's Challenge #182!

CLIPMARKS HELP

2012-01-04T07:38:00.000-08:00

I haven't been able to post my weekly iPICKS for several weeks because Clipmarks hasn't been working. Out of frustration, I'm asking to see if anyone out there knows a solution to the Clipmarks problem I'm having ... after choosing my clip, then clicking "blog", there should be a new window that pops up where I copy and paste the URL code. That window is not appearing. Clipmarks lacks in the help department, I know of others having the same issue, and I've tried google searching for a solution - all with no answers. Please e-mail me or leave a comment here if you are familiar with Clipmarks and know a solution. Thank you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CUPCAKE

2012-01-02T20:49:00.000-08:00

Boy, am I rusty! It took me forever to come up with this design! I've GOT to get back in practice! I used to be able to whip out a much more original and elaborate card design much speedier than this one!

One thing hasn't changed -- Karen Giron's fabulous Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenges! I used Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch #149 as my inspiration.

RECIPE
Stamps: Create a Cupcake
Paper: Just Add Cake DP, Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Early Espresso, Versamark
Embellishments: Blushing Bride 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon, Basic Pearl Jewel
Tools: Cupcake Builder, Word Window Punch, Triple Flower Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Circle Cutter, Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals

SWEETHEART for VALENTINE'S DAY

2011-12-30T09:09:00.000-08:00

I hope you had a joyous and blessed Christmas! Mine was great, and certainly very busy!

If you're wondering where iPICKS has been .... I've been having difficulties with Clipmarks and haven't been able to post. As soon as it starts working again, I'll get caught up with the iPICKS posts.

On to a card...
I am really hoping that this card is the first of many during my Winter Break! I used the Create with Connie & Mary Sketch Challenge #182, and the stamp set Sweetheart. I love the non-traditional Valentine's Day color scheme!

RECIPE
Stamps: Sweetheart, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Berry Blossoms DP, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Early Espresso
Embellishments: Wisteria Wonder Designer Printed Brad
Tools: Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die, Big Shot, Small Heart Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals

weSTAMP CHRISTMAS PARTY

2011-12-06T18:33:00.000-08:00

Last night was our annual weSTAMP Demonstrator Group Christmas Party, an event we look forward to all year long! Besides delicious food and a fun homemade gift exchange, we gathered to make a festive project together. This year, Lorri asked me to design a holiday shadow box collage for our group. This was incredibly fun to design, and we made it super easy for everyone to complete that night by having almost everything cut, scored, punched, etc.

SUPPLY LIST for CHRISTMAS SHADOW BOX COLLAGE
(all supplies are Stampin' Up!)
Stamps: Tags til Christmas, Dasher, Pennant Parade
Paper: Holly Berry Bouquet, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi, Read Red, Red Glimmer Paper
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip, Versamark
Dies: Stocking Accents
Embossing Folders: Snow Burst, Perfect Polka Dots, Petals-a-Plenty, Houndstooth
Punches: Stocking Builder Punch, Bird Builder, Petite Pennants Builder, Ornament, Boho Blossom, 5-Petal Flower, Snowflake, 1 3/4” Scallop Circle, 1” Circle Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer, Lg. Star Punch, Sm. Star Punch
Embellishments: Mini Jingle Bells, Wild Wasabi Glimmer Brad, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Basic Pearls Jewels
Ribbon: Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin Ribbon, Real Red 1/8” Taffeta, Very Vanilla 1/8” Taffeta, Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine
Supplies: Sponge, Hot Glue Gun, Simply Scored, Big Shot, Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scissors, Tape/Adhesive

To order 24/7, click HERE.

Edited to Add: The shadow box frame measures 8 x 10, and each square inside the frame measures 2" x 2".

iPICKS #158

2011-12-04T20:00:00.000-08:00

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iPICKS #157

2011-11-27T20:00:00.001-08:00

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iPICKS #156

2011-11-20T20:00:00.000-08:00

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SHOEBOX SWAP

2011-11-14T17:24:00.001-08:00

Yes!...you are seeing a post on my blog other than an iPICKS post! I've been a bad blogger, friends! But there's nothing like a day of stamping with good stamping friends to motivate me to share! On Saturday, Peggy Powers hosted a shoebox swap and luncheon in her home for Pam Wood and me. It was a fun, relaxing day with delicious food and creative holiday projects!

This Petal Cone Die Santa project was provided by our hostess, Peggy Powers ...
This next project is a Holiday Stocking Die gift certificate holder by Pam Wood. I love how she used Glossy White Paper for the stocking cuff, heel, and toe! ...
This is the project I provided which I CASEd with a couple of variations from Carrie Rhoades here.
RECIPE
Stamps: Pines & Poinsettias, Tiny Tags
Paper: Prints Always Artichoke DSP (retired), Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Certainly Celery, and Very Vanilla CS
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, and Certainly Celery
Embellishments: Cherry Cobbler 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Jewelry Tag Punch
Supplies: Hot Glue Gun (non-SU), Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Snail Adhesive