#TGIFC250 Color Challenge

Hooray!  We made it to Friday and to an all new color challenge over at TGIF Challenges!

As I was digging through some of my old Paper Pumpkin kits trying to piece together some Valentine's for my youngest son, I came across last years adorable kit that coordinated with the Animal Outing stamp set.  Inspired by the cute images and the fun colors in this weeks challenge, I pulled out my paper, ink and stamps and got to to work!

It's been a while since I have used ANY of these colors, so it was great to pull them out and have some fun.  After punching out the Melon Mambo hearts, I created a stencil with the animal print and sponged some fun little spots.  

Of course I colored the sleepy rhino with my Stampin' Blends...I know you expect nothing less from me!  

Supplies Used:
Paper ~ Melon Mambo, Pool Party, Whisper White

Ink ~ Melon Mambo, Pool Party, Memento, Stampin' Blends:  Smoky Slate, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie

Stamp Set ~ Animal Outing

Other Supplies ~ Heart Punch Pack, Detailed Bees Dies, Animal Friends Dies

I think I only have one more Valentine to make for my hubby.  I always save the hardest for last!

Have a fantastic Friday!

Happy Stamping!

Stampin' Blends Sunday

Hello stampers and happy Sunday!  What a week it has been!  Between a visit from my stampin' BFF, Wendy, 4th of July celebrations and time with family, it has been a week full of fun times.  Sadly, Wendy and I didn't get any time to stamp together...BOO!  And I didn't have much to stamp the rest of the week as well, but I did manage to get in a little stamp time this morning while everyone was still sleeping.

I got all of the NEW Stampin' Blend colors at the beginning of the week and they have been sitting on my desk just waiting to be used.  So, I inked up my favorite coloring stamp set, Animal Outings, and got in a little color therapy this morning. One of the new Stampin' Blend colors I was excited to get was Poppy Parade.  I was so happy to see this color return and even more so when I saw that there would be a Stampin' Blend in this color too!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Poppy Parade, Whisper White, Basic Black, Animal Expedition DSP

Ink ~ Memento, Poppy Parade, Stampin' Blends: Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate

Stamp Set ~ Animal Outing

Other Supplies ~ Tailored Tag Punch, Animal Friends Thinlits, Leaf Ribbon

I am hoping to sneak in a little bit more stamping time later today.  But first, I promised my youngest a bike ride and then I have to get our yard mowed before it gets too hot.  And with the heat wave that we have going on, a visit to the pool will likely happen this afternoon as well!

I hope you all have a fantastic Sunday and get in a little of your own stamping time!

Happy Stamping!

Party Animals

Happy Wednesday stampin' friends!  We're on the downhill slide to the weekend...YIPPEE!!!  And we are officially one week away from summer break for my kiddos!  Where in the world has time gone this school year?!?!  It feels like they just started a few weeks ago.  In years past I have half way dreaded summer break because I was always stuck at home working while my kids and hubby were having fun.  But that all changes this year because I get summer break off too :-)

We kicked off summer over Memorial Day weekend and the fun continued last weekend as we celebrated the 3rd Birthday of one of our little buddies from our fire family.  His family had a fun party that included a HUGE slip-n'-slide, which ALL of the kiddos loved!  I didn't have any birthday cards on hand that were appropriate for a 3 year little boy, so I whipped up this cute and cheerful card before we headed out to the party.  Can you tell that Animal Outings is one of my favorites from the new catalog?!?

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Real Red, Daffodil Delight

Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin' Blends

Stamp Sets ~ Animal Outings, Hand Delivered (hostess set), Picture Perfect Birthday

Other Supplies ~ Polka Dot Basics Embossing Folder

I think one of the reasons I love the Animal Outings stamp set so much is because you can color the images.  Coloring and fussy cutting are two of my favorite crafting pastimes...it's so therapeutic!  And aren't the balloons from the Hand Delivered hostess set the perfect little addition?  They kind of remind me of the movie Up!

Thank you for stopping by today!  I hope you are having a great week and have some fun plans coming up for the weekend!

Happy Stamping!

#tgifc162 Color Challenge

Happy Annual Catalog Release Day!

I know you've all been anxiously awaiting this day and it is finally here.  Do you LOVE everything in the 2018-2019 Annual Catalog?  I think this is one of my favorites yet!

This weeks TGIF Challenges Color Challenge was the perfect combo for one of my favorite new sets in the catalog, Animal Outing.

Isn't this chubby rhino the cutest?  And what about the little tree frog?!?  All of the images in this stamp set are so stinking cute and I can not wait to get my hands on the coordinating framelits.

Supplies Used:
Paper ~ Night of Navy, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black, Night of Navy, Stampin' Blends:  Old Olive, Smoky Slate, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie

Stamp Set ~ Animal Outing

Other Supplies ~ Layed Leaves Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Night of Navy Medium Bakers Twine, Stitched Shapes Framelits

Did you hear the fabulous news?  The Stampin' Blends are available again and NEW colors should hopefully be available mid June.  I am excited to add more colors to my collection!

I hope everyone has a great weekend that, of course, includes a little stamping time!  We've got another busy baseball weekend ahead of us, but I am determine to squeeze in a little creative time.

Happy Stamping!