Change of heart

Ever pass on a certain stamp set because you just don't think you'll ever use it?  I do all the time, but then I see it in action and my mind is quickly changed.  Clockworks is a set I've looked at a few times, but just never really called out to me...until I attended Tacoma Regional!  This stamp set was used for all of the make and takes and I had a total change of heart!  This set is so versatile!  And what a perfect time for me to reach my Stampin' Start goals...2 free stamp sets and a $50 shopping spree!!  Clockworks is now part of my {ever-growing} collection and one of my new faves!

I dove in to some projects early this morning and got totally carried away.  4 cards and a few other projects later, I'm finally sitting down to catch up on some editing and other desk work.  I hit up some of my favorite challenge sites for some inspiration...Hand Stamped Sentiments has a color challenge going on this week and I love the combo.  So rich and full of life!  So, I had my color, but needed a little help in the sketch department.  After looking through a few different sketch ideas, I came across one at Try Stampin' on Tuesday and quickly got to work.

Here's what I had to work with:

And here's what I came up with:

I love the tone on tone stamping with this set!  And with this color combo, this could be a birthday card for anyone.

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Crumb Cake, Tangerine Tango, Early Espresso, Island Indigo, Very Vanilla

Ink ~ Crumb Cake, Tangerine Tango, Early Espresso, Island Indigo

Stamp Sets ~ Clockworks, One in a Million

Heading out for a walk with my kiddos before it starts to get dark.  Sad for the shorter days, but I am loving the changing of the seasons and all the beautiful colors!

Happy Stamping!

Hybrid Baby Boy

A co-worker had a sweet baby boy earlier this week...welcome baby Graham!  Another co-worker asked me to make a card for all of us to sign and of course I said yes :)

As a new MDS2 user, I thought I would play around with the Little Additions stamp brush set, which comes with the MDS2+ version.  If you haven't had a chance to play around with MDS yet, you MUST!  You can try a FREE 30 day trial...nothing to lose!  Visit my On-line Store or contact me today for more information.

I created the cute little nursery scene with some of the stamps included in this set.  I love that you can re-color any of the images...the possibilities are endless now!  After I had everything set just right, I printed it off, made a few cuts and added to my card front.  Add a few embellishments, some ribbon and a little paper embossing and you have a fabulous hybrid card in no time! 

Supplies Used ~

Paper ~ Marina Mist, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Whisper White

Ink ~ All colors were generated by MDS2 - Marina Mist, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Early Espresso, Soft Suede

Stamp Set ~ Littlest Additions (MDS2)

Other Supplies ~ Subtles Collections Buttons, Whisper White Bakers Twine, *Retired Pear Pizazz Pleated Satin Ribbon

I still have a lot to learn, but I am so happy I took the leap over to the digital side of Stampin' Up!

Happy Stamping!

Freshly Made Frosty

No Peeking is still sitting out on my crafting table...I just can't stop making cards with these cute little guys!  Thanks to a fun sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches, I've got another cute card.

I did add an extra little embellishment with the snowflake...it was just to naked without it!  (And I'm addicted to the Snow Flurry die right now!)

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Festival of Prints DSP Stack, Silver Glimmer Paper

Ink ~ Bashful Blue, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler

Stamp Set ~ No Peeking

Other Supplies ~ Snow Flurry Bigz Die, 1 3/4 Circle Punch, 2 3/8 Scallop Circle Punch, Basic Rhinestone Jewels

It's a little hard to tell, but I added the rhinestones to the top of Frosty's hat...love the added bling!

Off to finishing preparing for my October clubs...I always look foward to stamping with such a great group of friends!

Happy Stamping!

Merry Christmas from Stampin' Up!

It's only October, but Stampin' Up! is giving us an early Christmas present! 

Get a FREE Paper-Piercing Pack when you purchase the Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper.

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Here's a festive holiday card I made using these products:

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Lucky Limeade, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Candlelight Christmas Specialty DSP

Ink ~ Real Red

Stamp Sets ~ Ornament Keepsakes, Greetings of the Season

Other Supplies ~ Holiday Ornaments Framelits, Linen Thread, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz, Paper-Piercing Pack

You can also re-create your own version of the ornament on the front of the Holiday Catalog if you purchase the bundle...what have you got to lose???

Merry Christmas and Happy Stamping!

 

Have a Jolly Monday

Here were are at Monday again!  The weeks are just flying by...so crazy!  I spent my weekend in the Seattle/Tacoma area and attended (my first ever) Tacoma Regional.  I had the most amazing time and came home so inspired and full of ideas!

I was short on time last Friday, but I still checked out the great new Fab Friday Challenge before my morning got away from me.  They have a great sketch for us this time and my creative wheels were turning.  I knew exactly which stamps and paper I wanted to use, so while my sweet baby took a nap yesterday afternoon, I got to work.  Here's the sketch we have to work with:

And here is my take:

I love, love, love the No Peaking set and am working on making a card with each cute little Christmas critter :)  Fun cards to give to the kiddos for sure! 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Island Indigo, Whisper White, Festival of Prints DSP

Ink ~ Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, Lucky Limeade

Stamp Sets ~ No Peaking, Distressed Dots

Other Supplies ~ 2 1/2" Circle punch, Perfect Pennants Bigz L (scallop circle), Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Red Sharpie Marker (non-SU)

Fun little tip...I used the red Sharpie marker to color the rhinestone red.  How cute and easy is that???  And don't you just love the color combo?  My inspiration came from a project idea in the October issue of Stampin' Success. One of the many great reasons to become a SU demo :)  I'd love to have you join my team!  Visit my Demonstrator Page today for more details!

Happy Monday and Happy Stamping!