Sunday, July 4, 2010

iPICKS, Week 86

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 for Week 86 ...


clipped from www.cardscraps.com
Card created by Lianne Carper using the Fun Flowers stamp by Stampin' Up! for the Rectangles/Squares card swap at www.cardscraps.com

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Saturday, July 3, 2010

A 4th of JULY SWEET SUNDAY


Happy 4th of July! Hope your day is filled with celebration with the ones you love! My husband has to work until late afternoon so we'll be hosting a barbecue with some of our neighbors in the evening.

I created two very simple 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" cards for today's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #76.
See what the other Sweet Sunday Stampers have created ...

Joanne Basile:...just a little something
Karen Motz: Paper Playhouse
Laura Fredrickson: Scrapnextras
Sarah-Jane Kale': Janeybell
Vicki Burdick: It's a Stamp Thing
Lynn Put: The Queen's Scene
Jen Tapler: Jen Tapler Designs


RECIPE CARD #1
Stamps: Good Friend, Fundamental Phrases
Paper: Kraft/Crumb Cake, Nigh of Navy, Real Red, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Night of Navy and Real Red
Embellishments: Clear Rhinestone Brads, Real Red Button
Tools: Large Star Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder
Supplies: Glue Dots

RECIPE CARD #2
Stamps: Cheep Talk, On Your Birthday
Paper: Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Old Olive, Melon Mambo, and Marina Mist
Tools: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder, Corner Rounder, 1" and 1/2" Circle Punches
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals

GOD BLESS AMERICA !!!!!
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CELEBRATE the 4th of JULY is a SHOW STOPPER!



WOOHOO!!!! My "Celebrate the 4th of July" card was selected as a Top 5 Show Stoppers for Curtain Call Color Challenge: {ACT36}! YESSSS!!!
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Friday, July 2, 2010

INSPIRED BUTTERFLY OASIS

Oh, is it ever fun to be on summer break ... just stamping away, sleeping in, and taking a nap whenever I want! I could really get used to this! My card was inspired by Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #119. I used Flight of the Butterfly and Inspired by Nature with Island Oasis Designer Paper from the 2010 Summer Mini Catalog.

RECIPE
Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly, Vintage Labels ('10 SAB)
Paper: Island Oasis DP ('10 Summer Mini Catalog), Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Basic Black and Old Olive
Tools: Paper Piercer & Mat Pack, Priceless Classy Brass Template, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder, Butterfly Punch, 1" and 1 1/4" Circle Punches
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals

Hmmm ... shall I stamp or sleep?
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JUNE weSTAMP

Tuesday night was our monthly weSTAMP demonstrator meeting and swap at the home of Lorri Heiling. We made this adorable grill that Lorri designed! Isn't it just the cutest?! A gift card fits perfectly inside. You can purchase the template for this grill HERE on Lorri's blog, Confessions of a Stamping Addict. You've got to see the photos of Lorri's samples ... remember, I'm creatively challenged when stamping with others! ... Lorri's sample is much better!This next totally adorable item was the door prize created by Melissa Sunde, Uptown Creations. Unfortunately, I was not the grand winner of this fabulous cookie jar, but was totally inspired! Melissa used the decor elements chalkboard oval label.
I wasn't able to swap this month so I don't have photos of all the fabulous swaps for our "technique theme". :(
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RAKS from LORRI, JEAN & CORIE

I love to receive handmade cards as much as I love to give them! Here are a couple of cards I received from stamping friends during my thyroidectomy recovery two weeks ago.

This first card is from my wonderful friend, Lorri Heiling. Not only did Lorri give me this card, but she brought flowers, a meal for my family, and visited me in the hospital! She is the most thoughtful, giving person I know! If you ever have a chance to meet her, you will pick up on that quality immediately! Her adorable card has a pocket on the inside cover that holds a pack of instant lemonade drink mix!This next card is from my friend, Jean Stayton. Although I don't get to see Jean very often, we follow each other's blogs and always pick up where we left off when we do get together!
I realized the other day that I had never posted this fabulous creation from Corie Foster. Corie sent this to me when my mom was diagnosed with cancer. A beautiful card with a beautiful message!
Thanks for stopping by today! Have I mentioned how happy I am that my summer is finally here? *wink*
~Nancy
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Thursday, July 1, 2010

CELEBRATE the 4TH OF JULY


Today's card was inspired by a design by Barb Mann ... and also inspired by a couple of online challenges; Stacey Schafer's Curtain Call Color Challenge #36 of Real Red, Night of Navy, Kraft, and Whisper White and Create with Connie and Mary's 4th of July themed challenge (CCMC105).

It's blistering hot here in Phoenix, and I'm really wishing I was back in the Midwest where they know how to celebrate the 4th! On the other hand, I just finished up summer school yesterday, and am just happy to be starting my summer even if it is indoors!

RECIPE
Stamps: Fundamental Phrases
Paper: Real Red Prints DP, Kraft, Night of Navy, Real Red, and Whisper White CS
Ink: Night of Navy
Embellishments: Star Designer Brad, Silver Brad, Night of Navy 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: Scallop Border Punch, Star Punch, Large Star Punch, Word Window Punch, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder
Supplies: Stampin' Dimensionals
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HAPPY STAMPIN' NEW YEAR !!!!

Yep! JULY 1st is the start of the Stampin' Up! new year - the launch date of the new Idea Book and Catalog, and the day you can begin ordering products from it!

To view the new 2010/2011 Idea Book & Catalog, click HERE.

To order products from the new catalog, click HERE.

Happy Shopping!
~Nancy
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