Saturday, June 30, 2012

CASEing ASHLEY and SHARON

I often come across designs that motivate me to copy them, and I've spent time this week doing just that. This first card is a CASE of Sharon Burkert's card HERE. I fell in love the with Pool Party/Basic Black color combination, and the Black Lattice Die on top of the First Edition Specialty DSP with Pearl accents.

RECIPE 
Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Itty Bitty Bannders 
Paper: First Edition Specialty DSP, Pool Party, Basic Black, Lucky Limeade, and Very Vanilla CS 
Ink: Basic Black 
Embellishments: Pearl Basic Jewels, Large Pearl Basic Jewels 
Big Shot:  Lattice Die, Bitty Banners Framelits, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder
Punches:  Blossom Punch
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals, Tombo Adhesive 
All Supplies are Stampin' Up! 

This next card is a CASE of Ashley Marostica's card HERE.   Because I've done such little stamping this year, I am still enjoying my retired products (which seem new to me!) .... Triple Treat Flower and Everyday Enchantment DSP.
RECIPE
Stamps:  Triple Treat Flower, Bring On The Cake
Paper:  Everyday Enchantment DSP, Soft Suede, Lucky Limeade, Poppy Parade, and Very Vanilla CS
Ink:  Soft Suede
Embellishments:  Everyday Enchantment Brad
Punches:  Fancy Flower, 5-Petal Flower
Big Shot:  Framed Tulip Embossing Flower
Supplies:  Stampin' Dimensionals
All Supplies are Stampin' Up! 

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

JUNE weSTAMP

Last night was our monthly weSTAMP Stampin' Up! Demonstrator meeting and swap. I provided this month's Make 'n Take - an altered battery-operated tea light. I've been giving these cute little birthday cakes to co-workers on their birthday, and get tickled over the reaction I receive. They love having them lit up setting on their desk or computer on their special day! They are super easy to make, and I used the directions by Jill George, Signed with Ink.
I didn't swap this month, but my friend and downline, Jennie Portonova shared her swap with me. Isn't it gorgeous?! It uses a load of new Stampin' Up! products: Daydream Medallions, Floral Frames Framelits, 3/8" Sittched Satin Ribbon, Delicate Designs Folders, Large Scallop Edgelits, and the new In Colors of Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple and Summer Starfruit!


Sunday, June 24, 2012

iPICKS #185

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 #185 ...

Sunday, June 17, 2012

iPICKS #184

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 #184 ...

FOR MY DAD

This is the Father's Day card I made for my Dad this year.  It was inspired by a weSTAMP swap card by Melissa SundeYou're My Type stamp set is from the Occasions Mini, and is one set that I sure wish had made it to the new catalog!  I have a thing for typewriters, as typing is a skill I am thankful for learning in high school.  I knew my Dad would appreciate the typewriter on the card, as he'll never forget having to buy me a fancy electric typewriter to type resumes when I graduated from college back in the 80's.

RECIPE
Stamps:  You're My Type, sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:  First Edition SDSP, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, and Very Vanilla CS
Ink:  Versamark, Basic Black
Embellishments:  Basic Black Button, 1/8" Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon
Tools:  Small Heart Punch, Two Tags Bigz Die, Big Shot, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy
Supplies:  Stampin' Dimensionals, Black Embossing Powder, sponge

Friday, June 15, 2012

REASON TO SMILE


Here's a simple card using two fabulous challenges: Create with Connie & Mary Color Challenge 206 and Freshly Made Sketch Challenge 39. I used the Reason to Smile stamp set which will be available to Stampin' Up! customers in July for only $5!

RECIPE 
Stamps: Reason to Smile, sentiment from Petite Pairs
Paper: Island Indigo DSP, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Island Indigo, and Very Vanilla CS 
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Island Indigo 
Embellishments: Cherry Cobbler Brads 
Tools: Scallop Circle Die, Circle Cutter, Houndstooth Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Paper Piercing Tool, 1/4" Circle Punch 
Supplies:  Stampin' Dimensionals

Thursday, June 14, 2012

TOP NOTE BIRTHDAY



I've been wanting to play along with the Retro Sketches for quite awhile, and this Retro Sketch #15 sent me over the edge! I love the use of the Top Note Die!

RECIPE
Stamps:  Delightful Dozen
Paper:  Just Add Cake DSP, So Saffron, Baja Breeze, Peach Parfait CS
Ink:  Wild Wasabi, Baja Breeze, Peach Parfait, and So Saffron
Embellishments:  Silver Brad, Baja Breeze Buttons, Peach Parfait 1/2" Poly Stitched Ribbon
Tools:  Top Note Die, Star Punch
Supplies:  Stampin' Dimensionals

Sunday, June 10, 2012

FIRST OF THE SUMMER


I'm a week into my Summer Break, and am working at getting back into the groove of stamping and creating.  I appreciate those of you who are still reading my blog, despite my sporadic posts.  This card is the result of my first efforts, and I've used two challenges that are new to me ... Freshly Made Sketch #38 and Dynamic Duos Color Challenge #6 of Regal Rose and Basic Gray.

RECIPE
Stamps:  Mixed Bunch, sentiment from Because I Care
Paper:  Walk in the Park DSP (retired), Basic Gray, Regal Rose, and Whisper White CS
Ink:  Regal Rose and Basic Gray
Embellishments:  Basic Pearls, Rose 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)
Tools:  Blossom Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, Adorning Accents Edgelit
Supplies:  Stampin' Dimensionals

iPICKS #183

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 #183 ...

Sunday, June 3, 2012

iPICKS #182

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 #182 ...