Thursday, January 10, 2013

Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop


Welcome the Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop...the first for 2013 and MY first time hoppin' along!  Thanks for having me :)  Along the way you'll see some great projects featuring products available in the 2013 Spring Catalog and maybe even a few sneak peeks at the upcoming Sale-a-Bration products.   Have fun hopping from blog to blog and checking out all of the amazing work!
My first project is a card using the Stamped Acrylic Block Background technique.  (Splitcoast Stampers has a great tutorial for this if you've never done it!)  This technique was perfect for creating a fun underwater scene for the new By the Tide Stamp Set.  This photo doesn't show it well, but I also used the new Stampin' Distress Tool  to rough up the edges of this card a little bit...love this tool!

Supplies Used:
Paper ~ Always Artichoke, Whisper White
Ink ~ Pool Party, Temping Turquoise, Sahara Sand, Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke, More Mustard, Midnight Muse
Stamp Set ~ By the Tide*
Other Supplies ~ 1" Circle Punch, Natural Trim Ribbon*, Silver Basic Designer Buttons*, Stampin' Distress Tool*
*2013 Spring Catalog Items*
My second project was inspired by the amazing Pam Steckman, who you will get a chance to visit along your way through our hop.  She made a great wreath at Christmas using curled paper and I LOVED it! I ran out of time to make one for Christmas, but I happened to have a heart shaped foam wreath just begging to be used.   These are super easy to create...just a little time consuming by the time you cut and curl all the paper.  But the end result is so worth it!  Just put in your favorite movie, grab your bone folder and curl away.  Once all of your paper is curled, simply adhere each piece to the foam wreath with straight pins.  I added a 3-D heart in the center for an extra Valentine touch.  

Supplies Used:
Paper ~ More Amore DSP*
Ink ~ Pool Party, Primrose Petals
Stamp Set ~ Hearts a Flutter*
Other Supplies ~ Hearts a Flutter Framelits*, Pink Pirouette/Rose Red Two-Tone Ribbon*, Whisper White Baker's Twin
*2013 Spring Catalog Items*

Thanks for visiting!  Your next stop is  Diana E at Stampin' Fun with DianaEnjoy!

 Blog Hop Participants:
  1. Annie L. of Love Me Cards
  2. Nancy B. of Lady Stamps-A-Lot
  3. Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
  4. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
  5. Patricia T. of Sunnyone Stampin'
  6. Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
  7. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim
  8. Terry B of Goin' Over the Edge
  9. Justin K of JK Cards
  10. Heidi B of Stuck on Stampin'
  11. Jennifer B of NW Stamper
  12. Bree R. of Craft-somnia ~ You are here ~

13 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for giving me props... funny I was planning on making a Valentine's wreath myself! :) I LOVE LOVE your card... now I have to own that stamp set.... ugh. Living in FL you'd think I'd have bought it, but I am hoping I get it at Leadership this weekend (a girl can hope, right?).

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    1. Thanks Pam! Have a great time at Leadership...so envious!

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  2. Love the card, even though I don't have a use for the stamp set and thank you for the reminder to use the acrylic block technique. I seem to forget about it. The wreath is super cute and since I am headed to the craft store today I may just have to see if I can find a heart shaped foam wreath too. Thank you for sharing!

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    1. Thank you Tonya! The wreath was really easy to make once all the paper was cut. Great way to pass the time while watching a movie :)

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  3. I love the technique and design of your card! What a great way to show that stamp set!!! Your curled heart wreath is super cute too. :-)

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    1. Thank you Terry! I had fun using this techique for the card way. Perfect way to create an under water look :)

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  4. What a great technique and the set really showcases it well. The result is beautiful! I like the natural ribbon addition, too. And, your wreath...WOW! Looks like you put a lot of LOVE into it. :) Great idea for making it into the shape of a heart. Glad you are joining all of us on the hop!

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    1. Thank you Heidi! I love the ribbon and thought it added a nice masculine touch :) Happy to have joined such a great group of stampers in this hop!

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  5. I read your blog title and I said, "Craft-somnia...that's what I have!" Ha ha! I love your card and expecially your wreath! AWESOME!!!

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    1. Thanks Kim! I think we all have a bit of Craft-somnia from time to time :)

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  6. Wow - incredible detail on your card = perfection. The wreath is beautiful too. Thank you for sharing.

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  7. I Love youre Blog. I am from Germany and like to stamp with stampin up Produkts.

    Many greatings
    Anja

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  8. Your sea card is great, I love the technique and the heart DSP wreath is to die for, love it!

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