RAWRsome DINOROARS!

HORRAY!  My order arrived earlier this week and have been happily wasting STAMPING my days away.  Don't worry, I've only got one kid at home this week and he's still being fed! :D  Just kidding...I haven't been spending ALL of my time in my craft room, but I have been able to spend a few hours each day creating and it has been the BEST!

Have you noticed in the last few Stampin' Up! catalogs that some of the amazing DSP coordinates with some of the dies?  This is GENIUS!  This is a great way to create a quickly create a card!

 With just a few snips of a section of DSP, you can cut down a few of the images to easily cut out with the coordinating dies.  Share this with your customers and show them how easily this can be done!

With just a couple of stamps, this card was so easy to put together.  Especially since I cased one of the cards in the Dinoroar suite on page 100 of the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog.  I added a few more layers and an extra dinosaur, but it's pretty darn close.  Once again, don't forget to share CASEING with your customers...it's a great way to help them get started on projects!

Don't you just love the colors in this bright and cheerful Dinoroar DSP?  It's so great to have a combination of colors that works for boys and girls!  I'm loving the Pretty Peacock and Lovely Lipstick together!

Now that I've wasted spent part of my day stamping, it's time to take my youngest to the pool.  It's been fun having just one child home for part of the week, but I'm ready for my twins to come home...I've missed them!  I'm not sure if I can say the same for them...they've been texting me all of the fun things they've been doing at their friends lake house!   I can't wait to hear the rest of their stories tonight!

Be sure to check back again on Friday!  I'll have another RAWRsome project to share with you!

Happy Stamping!

Blessed To Be Your Friend

Happy Monday stampers!  Did you find any time to create this weekend?  I know everyone is beginning to receive their boxes of new Annual Catalog products and I'm super excited to see what everyone gets!

I'm still stamping with some of my pre-order items, but have a box of new goodies coming my way this week....I can't wait!

Those who attended OnStage back in April got to see the beautiful To A Wild Rose bundle demonstrated.  It was a must have for me!  The images and sentiments are gorgous!

It took me a couple tries to find the right color combination with this Two-Step stamp set, but once I found it, I was so happy with the finished result.  Rococo Rose and Petal Pink for the WIN!  I stamped the rose image twice and cut the center of the bloom out to give the flower a bit more dimension.  This is one of my favorite techniques with floral images!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Petal Pink

Ink ~ Petal Pink, Rococo Rose, Pear Pizzazz

Stamp Set ~ To A Wild Rose

Other Supplies ~ Woven Threads Sequins, Stitched Rectangles, Stitched Nested Labels

This sentiment couldn't be more perfect for a card to send to a dear friend this week.  I truly am blessed to have her in my life!

Here's to a great start to the week!

Happy Stamping!

A Walk Down Daisy Lane

Hello to all of my creative friends!  Happy Annual Catalog Release Day!

What better way to kick off the catalog than with an all new Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge with some brand new products!!

There are so many colorful and inspiring photos to choose from!  I pulled my inspiration from the floral images and the pretty shades of blue.  The beautiful new Daisy Lane and Birch background stamp sets are a match made in stamping heaven!  I LOVE the Birch background stamp...be prepared to see it a lot!

Aren't these daisies so pretty?  They are stamped in the beautiful new Seaside Spray In-Color...LOVE!  All they needed were just a bit of fussy cutting, a simple little "smile" sentiment and a little bit of bakers twine.  I love it when a card can be so simple!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Seaside Spray, Whisper White

Ink ~ Seaside Spray, Granny Apple Green, Gray Granite, VersaMark

Stamp Sets ~ Daisy Lane, Birch

Other Supplies ~ Whisper White Bakers Twine, White Embossing Powder, Timeless Label Punch

We are on the official countdown to summer break at our house.  My boys only have 6-1/2 days left and I have 12 days left...we are all ready for a much needed break!  I'm so excited to place an order from the new Annual Catalog so I have some fun things to create with this summer!  What's on the top of your wish list?!?!

Have a great day!

Happy Stamping!

Free as an Early Bird

Anyone who knows me or has followed my blog for a bit, you know that I am an early riser and love to take advantage of the early morning hours for a little "me" time.  There are days that I would love to hit snooze a few times, but starting off my day with a little stamping time always makes for a great morning!

I'm not usually a bird person, but after getting to use the new Free as a Bird stamp set at OnStage in April, I fell in love with these little guys!  And any stamped image that I can color is always one that I love!   

I worked on coloring these cute little birds yesterday morning and was able to finish up the card today.  I absolutely LOVE the new Bird Ballad DSP!  The images are so fun and colorful.  Not only do the patterns make for a fun background, but the images can be fussy cut and used as well.  How great is that?!?!

After coloring these sweet little birdies on their branch, I fussy cut the stamped image.  They perched perfectly on top of the fun patterns of DSP and blended right in with the lovely lace trim and trinket leaf.  Stamping the sentiment and die cutting it with the amazing new Stitched Nested Labels was the perfect added touch.

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Petal Pink, Bird Ballad DSP

Ink ~ Memento, Stampin' Blends: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Calypso Coral

Stamp Set ~ Free As A Bird

Other Supplies ~ Stitched Nested Labels Dies, Scalloped Lace Trim, Bird Ballad Trinkets

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you are all having a great week!

I'll be back tomorrow with another sneak peek of one of my favorite suites in the new 2019-2020 Annual Catalog.  

Happy Stamping!

Magnolia Mother's Day

 Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing mom's out there...but most all, Happy Mother's Day to my most amazing momma! Without here, I wouldn't be the mom I am today.  I am forever grateful for everything she has taught me throughout my 40 {yikes} years!  I'm missing spending the day with her, but I know she is having a fantastic time in her happy place at the beach.  We will celebrate when she is back home!

My boys have given me a great Mother's Day so far, which even included a little quiet time in my craft room!  I just got my pre-order a couple of days ago and have been itching to play with the beautiful new Magnolia Lane suite. 

I LOVE any stamp that I am able to color, so this stamp set was one of the first ones I added to my must have list.  I love all of the floral images!  The dies and DSP in this suite are stunning...so stay tuned for more creations to come your way!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Petal Pink, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Magnolia Lane DSP 

Ink ~ Memento, Stampin' Blends:  Petal Pink, Mossy Meadow

Stamp Set ~ Good Morning Magnolia, April 2019 Paper Pumpkin

Other Supplies ~ Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack, White Embossing Powder, Magnolia Memory Dies, Stitched Nested Labels Dies

These beautiful blooms were inspired by this weeks Freshly Made Sketches sketch.  

After working in the yard a better part of the weekend and clearing away some of our overgrowth, I think I may need to convince my hubby that we need a magnolia tree in our front yard!  I've been trying to add some color and this would be the perfect way!

I hope you have all had a wonderful day and a beautiful Mother's Day!

Happy Stamping!

Perennial Essence Mother's Day

Hello stamping friends!  I'm back today with another Mother's Day card.  I was so happy to dig back into my box of new items I was able to order after attending OnStage last month. 

The new Perennial Essence suite is absolutely GORGEOUS!  Not only is there a fun NEW punch that coordinates with the Floral Essence stamp set, but the Leaf Punch coordinates with it as well.  I love it when Stampin' Up! does this!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Petal Pink, Perennial Essence DSP

Ink ~ Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Crushed Curry, So Saffron, Old Olive

Stamp Set ~ Floral Essence

Other Supplies ~ Leaf Punch, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Metallic Pearls

Did you know that some of the amazing Concept Artists from Stampin' Up! hand-paint some of our Designer Series Papers?  How awesome is that?!?!  I love that you can see the texture of the canvas in this DSP.  It's beautiful enough to frame!

I'm hoping to be back with one more Mother's Day card this week, so stay tuned!

Have a great day!

Happy Stamping!

Follow Your Art ~ Monday Montage

Welcome back to Monday Montage!!!  We have another fabulous hop in store for you this week!  Make sure you click on the links below so you don't miss any of the creations...we promise you will love them all! 
I hope you aren't tired of seeing some of the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog sneak peeks yet because I have one to share with you today!  I was able to get an early peek at the display boards when I attended the CentreStage event at OnStage in Salt Lake City.  I love seeing all of the amazing new suites that are coming out, but Follow Your Art stole my heart from the second I saw it!  This suite was made for all of those who love to create!

Aren't these stamped images so great?!?!  And the matching dies are so GOOD!  But wait...there is so much more to this suite.  The DSP is amazing!  And the embellishments, washi tape, embossing folder and adorable little Mini Shipping Boxes...oh my gosh...I LOVE it ALL!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Follow Your Art DSP

Ink ~ Coastal Cabana, Memento, Stampin' Blends: Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Mango Melody, Smoky Slate

Stamp Set ~ It Starts With Art

Other Supplies ~ Rectangle Stitched Framelits, Arts & Crafts Dies

See those cute buttons and the little paperclip?  Those are all from dies!  How great are they?!?!  This is a suite that any stamper is going to love adding to their collection!

Next up in hop is my crafty friend Cathy...her creations are so awesome!  Or if you'd like to take a hop back, you'll find the amazingly talented Amy...I love her style!

Thank you for stopping by today!

Happy Stamping!

We've added links to all of our home pages as well so you can hop along in any order you'd like!

Amy O'Neill - Amy's Paper Crafts

Breelin Renwick - Craft-somnia Momma

Cathy Casey - Sugar Shack Designs

Charlet Mallett - Painted Orange

Cheryl Curtis - Pomp and Sustenance

Dani Dziama - Dani's Thoughtful Corner

Elizabeth Price - Seeinginkspots

Julie Warnick - Creating on the Run

Melissa Stout - The Stamp Doc

Wendy Weixler - Wickedly Wonderful Creations

#TGIFC208 Technique Time

Happy Friday stampers!  I think I am finally recovered from my whirlwind trip to Salt Lake City for OnStage last Saturday and my crazy adventure in getting home!  After catching up on things at home, I was finally able to sit down and play with a few new items we received at OnStage, including the beautiful new Mosaic Mood Specialty DSP we were all given for the final Prize Patrol.  This gorgeous DSP fit in perfectly with this weeks TGIF Challenges paper piercing challenge.

It's been a minute since I've done any paper piercing...it's one of those techniques I kind of forgot about, but it adds a fun element to your projects!  I even found a few of my old piercing mats that I forgot I had!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Mint Macaron, Very Vanilla, Blushing Bride, Soft Suede, Mosaic Mood Specialty DSP

Ink ~ Mint Macaron

Stamp Set ~ Flowering Desert

Other Supplies ~ Layering Circles Framelits, Hexagons Embossing Folder, Iridescent Sequins

I fussy cut this amazing flower from the DSP, as well as the pretty little butterfly.  I can't wait for my Product Purchase Premier items to get here so I can play with the rest of this suite!  You are all going to LOVE it!

Thank you for stopping by today!  Have an awesome weekend!

Happy Stamping!