Ice Cream for the Birthday Girl

Happy Thursday stampers!  We are inching our way towards the weekend...woohoo!  My birthday celebration is carrying over to this weekend with another fun dinner with friends...I might as well just make this whole month a celebration :)

 

I have another cute birthday card to share with you today.  #imbringingbirthdaysback is keeping me busy in the birthday card department and I love every crafty minute of it!

 

The Honeycomb Happiness Sale-a-Bration stamp set pairs up perfectly with the Birthday Bouquet DSP.  And of course I have to add in some bling with the fancy Pool Party Glitter Ribbon!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, It's My Party DSP, Birthday Bouquet DSP, Blushing Bride Glimmer, Soft Suede, Blushing Bride

Ink ~ Blushing Bride, Soft Suede, Mint Macaron

Stamp Set ~ Honeycomb Happiness, Hello(retired)

Other Supplies ~ Greetings Thinlits, Pool Party Glitter Ribbon, Blushing Bride Sequin Trim, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack

 

So super cute, right?  The ice cream cone looks good enough to eat!

 

Thanks for stopping by today!  Be sure to come back again tomorrow for another fun birthday card.

 

Happy Stamping!

 



Winter Blues

With Valentine's Day and all the rest of the winter holidays behind us, I am SOOOOO ready for spring to hurry up and get here.  Sadly, we still have a few weeks of cold, gray, wintery weather to suffer though before it's starts to warm up. 

The amazing design team over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration are fighting off the Winter Blues with some pretty shades of blue to cheer brighten your day.  While my grass is still ugly and my flowers have yet to bloom, I can still create some pretty flowers with paper and ink and pretend it's spring time!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Pacific Point, Very Vanilla, Typeset DSP, Gold Foil

Ink ~ Basic Black, Pacific Point, Pool Party, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Crushed Curry, Gold Wink of Stella

Stamp Set ~ Birthday Blooms

Other Supplies ~ Greetings Thinlits

 

I created the soft Pool Party background by "smooshing" my ink pad on a piece of Window Sheet then spritzed it with some water and "smooshed" it on the Very Vanilla paper.  I love how this creates a soft watercolor background! 

 

I hope this pretty card helps YOU beat the winter blues and INKspires you to create something beautiful today!

 

Happy Stamping!

Put Your Party Pants On...

...there are new Sale-a-Bration items to make your Tuesday a HAPPY day!

 

Two super cute new stamp sets and Metallic Glitter Tape, in addition to any of the other items in the SAB catalog, can be yours for FREE with each $50 purchase between now and March 31st!  Place your order soon so you don't miss out on any of these awesome products!

 

I'm still busy working on all of my #imbringingbirthdaysback cards, so I just had to use the new Party Pants SAB stamp set!

 

This first card went out in the mail today one of my favorite February birthday friends.  Though we are no longer in the same state, we still celebrate our birthday month together, along with a few other awesome friends.

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Cucumber Crush, Pool Party

Ink ~ Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Soft Sky, Cucumber Crush, Tangelo Twist, Basic Black

Stamp Set ~ Party Pants

Other Supplies ~ Balloon Bouquet Punch, Metallic Sequins, Whisper White Bakers Twine

 

Wondering how I made the background for the balloons?  I simple took one of my D blocks, made stripes across it with my Bermuda Bay Stampin' Write Marker, spritzed it with a little water and stamped it right on the card front.  Fun and easy way to add a little extra detail to a clean and simple card!

 

Next up is a card I made on the day of MY birthday :-) I was ready to put my party pants on and have an awesome day!  (And by party pants, I mean my favorite leggings with a slouchy tunic to chill at home all day!)

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Mint Macaron, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Silver Glimmer, It's My Party DSP

Ink ~ Mint Macaron, Crushed Curry, Basic Black

Stamp Set ~ Party Pants

Other Supplies ~ Metallic Glitter Tape, Balloon Bouquet Punch, Mint Macaron/Basic Black Bakers Twine

 

Isn't this a FUN stamp set?!?!  You want to add it to your collection, right?!?!?  Put together a quick $50 order and it's yours for FREE!

 

Happy Stamping!

 

 



Hello Trio



Welcome back to Monday Montage!!!  We are back with another fabulous hop!  Make sure you click on the links below so you don't miss any of the creations...you are sure to love them all!
 
A couple days ago I shared my Hello Birthday Boy card, which I had a TON of fun making!  I had so much fun making it that I had to go back and make a few other cards with the other cute sentiments in the Hello {Sale-a-Bration) stamp set.

 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Perfect Plum, Silver Glimmer, It's My Party DSP Stack
Ink ~ Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Perfect Plum, Mint Macaron, Basic Black
Stamp Sets ~ Hello, Flower Shop
Other Supplies ~ Balloon Bouquet Punch, It's My Party Enamel Dots, Whisper White Bakers Twine, Starburst Thinlits Die, Pansy Punch, Silver Metallic Thread

 

Here are all 4 cards together...I can't decide which one is my favorite...I love them all!

 

Next stop on the hop is Cathy...I can't wait to see what she has for us this week! Or if you want to hop backwards, you can hop on back to the amazing Amy...I just love her style!

  Thanks for hopping along with us today!

 





Something Old, Something New

Happy Wednesday stampers!

 

Did you all get a chance to view the new Occasions and Sale-a-Bration catalogs?  Is your wish list as long as mine is?!?!  I LOVE so many of the awesome new products!

 

The team over at SSINK thought it would be fun to mix some of the new products with old products today and I have mixed in a little bit of everything!  Something from the main catalog, something from the Occasions AND something from Sale-A-Bration!

 

I have to give credit to the amazing Amy Koenders as I CASE'd one of her  cards that I feel in love with!  I LOVE the beach and am fascinated by lighthouses!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Perfectly Artistic DPS

Ink ~ Basic Black, Sahara Sand, Real Red

Stamp Sets ~ From Land to Sea, Going Global

Other Supplies ~ Circle Framelits, Large Numbers Framelits, World Traveler Embossing Folder, Hearth and Home Thinlits, Linen Thread, White Perfect Accents

 

My dad loves the beach as much as I do, so this was created with him in mind as he celebrated his birthday yesterday.  Happy Birthday Dad!

 

Isn't that DSP PERFECT for this card?  The soft swirls reminds me of the ocean!

 

Happy Stamping!

 



The Sky is the Limit

Good afternoon happy stampers!!  Thanks for stopping by again today! I am so excited to be participating in a New Catalog Countdown with SSInkspiration.   Today is the fifth and final day of the countdown and we have many sneak peek samples for you HERE!

In case you missed it, the 2016 Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Catalog are now LIVE and you can get all of the amazing new Stampin' Up! products!  With every $50 you spend, you will earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration product, like the Sky is the Limit stamp set I used today! 

Today I am showcasing the Going Places suite, which pairs really well with the Sky is the Limit stamp set from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  This suite is the perfect masculine set and one of my favorites!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Very Vanilla, Pool Party, Going Places DSP, Vellum

Ink ~ Pool Party, StazOn

Stamp Set ~ Sky is the Limit

Other Supplies ~ World Traveler Textured Embossing Folder, Star Framelits, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (small star), Tags & Labels Framelits, Natural Chevron Ribbon

And this wraps up our 2016 Occasions Catalog Kickoff!  I hope you enjoyed all of the creations from me and the rest of the SSINK design team members. 

Now it's your time to create!  Get your orders in today and you'll be creating with new stamps and paper in no time!

Happy Stamping!

...On Your Special Day

Good afternoon happy stamper!!  Thanks for stopping by today, I am so excited to be participating in a New Catalog Countdown with SSInkspiration.   Today is the fourth day of the countdown and we have many sneak peek samples for you HERE!

We are getting hit with some wintery weather, but now that Christmas is packed away for another year, I'm itching for Spring!  Spring means warmer weather, digging in the dirt and pretty flowers! While I sit inside all bundled up and watch the falling snow, I'll bring some warmth into my house with some pretty tropical flowers from the Botanical Gardens suite...this should help get me through these next few weeks of cold!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Mint Macaron, Basic Black, Hello Honey, Whisper White, Botanical Gardens DSP

Ink ~ Basic Black

Stamp Set ~ Botanicals For You*

Other Supplies ~ Botanical Builder Framelits**, Banner Framelits, Botanical Gardens Jewels**, Arrows Textured Embossing Folder, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

*Sale-A-Bration Item

**2016 Occasions Catalog Items

Are you getting excited about the release of Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs?!?!  Only one more day!!!  Don't forget to head on over to SSINK and check out the rest of the design team creations today too :-)

Be sure to come back tomorrow for the last day of our kick off AND see the new catalogs!

Happy Stamping!

You Warm My Heart

Good afternoon happy stampers!!  Thanks for stopping by today, I am so excited to be participating in a New Catalog Countdown with SSInkspiration.   Today is the third day of the countdown and we have many sneak peek samples for you HERE!

 

I had to get a little bit creative with today's post as I don't have much from the Love Blossom's suite...yet!  I do have the pretty DSP, which I was able to use for a pretty background for and old favorite, Sheltering Tree.

 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Crumb Cake, Rose Red, Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Love Blossoms DSP Stack

Ink ~ Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Rose Red

Stamp Set ~ Sheltering Tree

Other Supplies ~ Linen Thread, Mini Treat Bag (small hearts), Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (heart), Itty Bitty Accents Epoxy Stickers

 

This DSP makes for a very pretty background for a simply stamped image.  I love it when the DSP does that for a card!

 

I'll be back again tomorrow with another sneak peek as we continue the 2016 Occasions Catalog countdown.

 

Happy Stamping!



The Number of Years...

Good afternoon happy stamper!!  Thanks for stopping by today, I am so excited to be participating in a New Catalog Countdown with SSInkspiration.   Today is the second day of the countdown and we have many sneak peek samples for you HERE!

 

I am not much of a frilly-pink-loving-ribbons-and-bows kind of girl, but I DO love the colors and fun embellishments in the Birthday Boquet suite.  I ordered the Birthday Bouquet DSP, but Mr. UPS hasn't delivered it yet.  So what do you do when you don't have any DSP?  Make you own, of course! 

With a few Aqua Painter brushstrokes of Watermelon Wonder on some Whisper White cardstock, I had the perfect background!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White

Ink ~ Watermelon Wonder, Mossy Meadow, Pool Party, Blushing Bride, Basic Black

Stamp Sets ~ Number of Years

Other Supplies ~ Tea Lace Paper Doilies, Metallic Sequins, Large Number Framelits, Bow Paper Clips

Sweet and simple...I love this, even with all of the pink and lace!

 

Don't forget to stop back by again tomorrow for another sneak peak of what's to come!

 

Happy Stamping!

 



It's My Party...

...and I'll make a wish if I want to!

 

Good afternoon happy stampers!!  Thanks for stopping by today, I am so excited to be participating in a New Catalog Countdown with SSInkspiration.   Today is the first day of the countdown and we have many sneak peek samples for you HERE!

 

To kick things off, I have a simple, yet festive card to share with you today using items from the It's My Party suite in the 2016 Occasions catalog.  This is first suite you will see when you open the catalog and it is one of my favorites!  I love the colors and the fun birthday images..and the adorable little punches....LOVE!!

 

 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White

Ink ~ Mint Macaron, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Basic Black

Stamp Set ~ Party Wishes

Other Supplies ~ Metallic Silver Thread, Metallic Sequins, Party Punch Pack, It's My Party Designer Washi Tape

 

The only thing that would make this suite even better is if there were some coordinating framelits for the Party Wishes Stamp set, but fussy cutting this cake was a piece of....cake!  And the candles were a breeze to punch out with the Party Punch Pack!

 

Thanks for stopping by for day one of the catalog kick off!  Be sure to check back over the next few days for some more sneak peeks and don't forget to see what all of our designers over at SSINK have created too!

 

Happy Stamping!

Botanicals Just for You

Happy Wednesday stamping friends!  We are half way through the week and that much closer to the weekend...yippee!!

I know many of us are deep into our Christmas creating, which I am still working on feverishly, but I just HAD to play with some of my new stamping toys!

As most of you know, the new Occasions Catalog starts January 5th and with that comes the most wonderful time of the {Stampin'} year...Sale-a-Bration!  This year, may of the products in the Sale-a-Bration catalog coordinate with products in the Occasions Catalog...genius!  

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Mint Macaron, Whisper White, Hello Honey, Botanical Gardens DSP

Ink ~ Basic Black, VersaMark

Stamp Set ~ Botanicals for You (SAB)

Other Supplies ~ Botanical Builder Framelits Dies, Botanical Garden Jewels, White Embossing Powder, 2015-2017 In Color Washi Tape

Botanicals for You is a stamp set that you can earn for FREE with a $50 purchase during the Sale-a-Bration period and it coordinates perfectly with the Botanical Gardens Suite...you can't wait to get them, right?!?!

Contact me today to get your very own copy of the Occasions and Sale-a-Bration catalogs!

Happy Stamping!

Make a Party Wish

Happy Wednesday friends! It's a free-for-all day over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration and anything goes!  As I said earlier this week, I finally got to play with some of the new pre-order goodies I got after OnStage, and the It's My Party suite is another favorite of mine!

Not only are the stamp sets fun, but the DSP is flat out awesome!  And the fact that it comes in a 48 sheet stack makes this DSP even more awesome!  Here's a little sneak peek of what's to come next month!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, It's My Party DSP Stack

Ink ~ Mint Macaron, Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo

Stamp Set ~ Party Wishes

Other Supplies ~ Circle Framelits, Party Punch Pack, Basic Black/Melon Mambo Bakers Twine

 

Isn't this card just HAPPY?!?!  It's bond to make someone's birthday extra special!

 

Thanks for stopping by today!  

 

Happy Stamping!

 



Botanical Dinosaurs

Happy {masculine} Monday!!!  I hope you all survived Thanksgiving and Black Friday!  My family had a nice, quiet Thanksgiving and I totally avoided Black Friday.  I'll stick with Cyber Monday shopping from the comfort of my own home :-) Don't forget to shop the Online Extravaganza today too...it's the last day!

In addition to Thanksgiving, we celebrated the birthday of our good friend Ethan.  He is my youngest sons best buddy and they are as thick as thieves together!  We can never trust them along!  We got Ethan a cool dinosaur for his birthday (which I was later informed was a tooting dinosaur...sorry Erica!) so I decided to make a fun dinosaur card to go with it...perfect for Masculine Monday over at Stylin' Stampin' Inspiration too.

The new Botanical Gardens DSP in the upcoming Occasions Catalog was the perfect addition to these marching dinos!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Mint Macaron, Cajun Craze, Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White, Botanical Gardens DSP

Ink ~ Mint Macaron, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow

Stamp Set ~ No Bones About It

Other Supplies ~ Botanical Builder Framelits, Itty Bitty Punch Pack (stars), Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Tags and Labels Framelits

I had a lot of fun with these colors!  These are not colors I would normally use together, but I loved how they all worked together.

Be sure to head on over to SSINK and check out the rest of the teams masculine cards!

Happy Stamping!

Global Peace ~ Monday Montage



Welcome back to Monday Montage!!!  We are back with another fabulous hop!  Make sure you click on the links below so you don't miss any of the creations...you are sure to love them all!

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend and were able to spend time with those that you love most!  My family had a quiet Thanksgiving, which was a  nice change!  I'll take all the quiet I can get this time of year :-)

I finally had a chance to pull my pre-order goodies out of the box and put them to use.  (Fingers crossed my work load start to slow down so I can get back to stamping on a regular basis!)  Going Places is one of my favorite suites in the upcoming Occasions Catalog and I could not wait to pair it up with something for Christmas.  The globe image from the Going Global stamp set made for a pretty and different Christmas card.

 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Sahara Sand, Lost Lagoon, Going Places DSP Stack, Vellum, Silver Foil

Ink ~ VersaMark

Stamp Sets ~ Holly Jolly Greetings, Going Global

Other Supplies ~ Circle Framelits, World Traveler EF, Metallic Sequins, Silver Thread, Black Embossing Powder, Christmas Greetings Thinlits

This seems kind of fitting after the horrific events that took place in Paris...this is a Christmas wish for all! 

Next stop on the hop is Cathy...I can't wait to see what she has for us this week! Or if you want to hop backwards, you can hop on back to the amazing Amy...I just love her style!

  Thanks for hopping along with us today!

Happy Stamping!