Thursday Challenge#48: Sketch Pad: Cute by the inch

This week's challenge is the Sketch Pad. I really liked this layout, and have to admit it made me think.

For my card I decided that I wanted to use the Stampin' Up! Hostess Set "Cute by the Inch" and the image that I wanted to use kind of gives the old tile ceiling feel. I then chose my color for the tiles as Pumpkin Pie, I then was a little stumped on what colors to put with it so then I pulled out the Stampin' Up! Color Coach. I love the color coach because it gives you two set of choices on the back and a lot of times they are colors you wouldn't think of on your own. So when I grabbed the color coach and opened up to Pumpkin Pie, it paired Early Espresso and Daffodil Delight. And it turned out great together.

For the checkered background DSP I used the Presto Patterns Specialty DSP where the sheets all come white with glossy designs so you can customize them to your project. I used my brayer to color the dsp with Pumpkin Pie.  Then for the solid Pumpkin Pie cardstock I dry embossed with the Square Lattice Emboss Folder for the Big Shot.  

So here is what I made. I know the colors are more fall than spring but really I think it is ok.

Supplies: Stamp Set: Cute by the Inch (Hostess); Cardstock: Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Presto Patterns DSP, Greenhouse Gala DSP; Ink: Pumpkin Pie Accessories: Antique Brads

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Jessica

Happy Mother's Day

 

Supplies: Stamp Sets: All Holidays, Punch Potpourri; Cardstock: Ivory Naturals, Marina Mist, Paisley Prints DSP; Accessories: 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Corner Rounder Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

 

First I would like to say a big Happy Mother's Day to my Mom and to all Mother's out there!! Here is the card I made for my Mom this year. My Mom's favorite color is blue so that is what started my process in making her card. This is the Paisley Prints DSP that was in the April promotion and will not be back until July when the new Catalog is out. The greeting is part of the All Holidays stamp set, and the flowers come from the hostess set Punch Potpourri. The ribbon is 3/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon, I also used dazzling diamond glitter on the flowers and on swirls by the greeting!

I am happy with how this card turned out, it simple yet elegant! I am sure my Mom will love it.

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Jessica

  

Sunny Fun

Supplies: Stamp Set: Sunny Fun; Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Concord Crush, Naturals Ivory, Regal Rose; Ink: Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Regal Rose, Concord Crush (bright colors were all using stampin' markers); Accessories: Square Lattice Emboss Folder, Corner Rounder Punch, 1/8" Whisper White Ribbon

Here in Minnesota we are finally starting to see the temperatures rise a little, lol! One of my favorite things about summer is flip flops! I seriously live in them when the whether is hot, which isn't too long here in Minnesota, lol!

So when I saw this NEW set in the Stampin' Up! Summer Mini: Sunny Fun, I just had to have it! You can find the set here. The flip flops are actually all in a row together but I decided to color them, emboss them with the square lattice emboss folder and cut them apart. I like how it turned out but let me tell you I would not do that for a swap! Lol!

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Jessica

Thursday Challenge#047: Stamp that Tune: Great Friend

Wow, this has surely been a busy week! I cannot believe we are already to Thursday. So that brings us to another Thursday Challenge this week we took inspiration from "Heart Dog & Butterfly! I decided to use a butterfly on my card. Like I said before this has been a busy week for me, so I decided that a quick and simple card was in order.

I used the Stampin' Up! Set Great Friend and the greeting is from the hostess set Occassional Quotes. We learned how to make these cute frames at the Spring Stampin' Regionals in Minneapolis. I started with a 2 1/2" square of Regal Rose Cardstock, then I center my punch and just punched once on each side. Didn't it turn out great! Another reason to love punches, there is so much you can do with them!

Supplies: Stamp Set: Great Friend, Occassional Quotes; Cardstock: Naturals Ivory CS, Regal Rose CS; Ink: Melon Mambo; Accessories: Basic Pearl Jewel Accents; Scallop Trim Border Punch

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Happy Stampin'~

Jessica

May is National Scrapbooking Month

Exciting News!! Stampin' Up! announced this morning that April and May promotions will overlap by two days as May Specials go live today!! To review the April Specials, see the link on my right sidebar.
You can check out some of the DEALS by clicking HERE. But, did you notice I said "some?" There are MORE! Stampin' Up! is running a recruiting promotion that begins today . . . you can get the Digital Starter Kit to become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for only $122.50! That is such an amazing deal!! Here is the information that demonstrators were given:
Promotion Details:
During National Scrapbooking Month, new recruits will get 30 percent off the Digital+ Starter Kit. In addition, new recruits can purchase the Stampin' Memories Add-On for 30 percent off, as well!
Digital+ Starter Kit* (valued at more than $320!)

Includes My Digital Studio, three stamp sets, a clear block, assorted card stock, 4 Stampin' Pads, 2 Stampin' Write Markers, Ribbons, Buttons, Adhesive, Business Supplies and more!

Regular Price: $175

Sale Price: $122.50
Stampin' Memories Add-On (valued at more than $75!)

Includes one stamp set, a package of card stock, a Designer Series Paper Pack, Quick Accents and one 12x12 album!

Regular Price: $50

Sale Price: $35
Things to Remember:
•The discount only applies to the Digital+ Starter Kit and the Stampin' Memories Add-on. The standard Starter Kit or other add-ons are not eligible.

•New demonstrators may purchase the standard Starter Kit at regular price and the Stampin' Memories Add-On at the discounted price or purchase both the Digital+ Starter Kit and Stampin' Memories Add-On at the discounted price.

•The Independent Demonstrator Application (IDA) must be received in the office or online by Tuesday, May 31, 2011; 11:50 PM (MT).

Stampin Scrub Now Available

Yahoooo! Stampin' Up! just announced that they have the stampin' scrub back and ready to order!

Stampin' Scrub Available

April 28, 2011

We have replenished our supplies of Stampin' Scrub (item 102642) and Stampin' Scrub Refill Pads (item 101230) and are happy to announce these products are now available for ordering. Order Here!

As a result of material issues, you may notice a slight difference. After in-house testing, we approved the material change because we found it to be an excellent alternative. The functionality and high-quality standards you come to expect from Stampin' Up! remain the same.

ALSO - the Stampin' Scrub was temporarily unavailable as part of the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit (for those wanting to join Stampin' Up!). Effective today at noon (MT), it will return as a Starter Kit item.



Again, we thank you for your patience throughout this process.

Thursday Challenge#046 Color My World

This weeks challenge used a fabulous color combo. One of the greatest parts of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is all the different ways to get ideas! In February I was able to attend a Stampin' Up! Regional Seminar and this card was one of our make and takes. I just changed the colors for our challenge this week and love how it turned out.

This card uses the Paisley Prints DSP again, when I first saw the challenge for this week, I was bummed because I didn't have any River Rock cardstock left and then I was looking through my designer papers and wow there it was River Rock, YEAH!! I also used champagne mist on the dsp and the bird cage to give it a little more sparkle! I hope you enjoy the card!

Supplies: Cardstock: Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Paisley Prints DSP, Whisper White; Ink: Marnia Mist; Accessories: 3/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon, Florettes

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Happy Stampin',

Jessica