So Hoppy Together

Only 4 more sleeps until these hoppy little frogs can join your stamp collection!

That's right...It's almost Sale-a-Bration time and these cute little guys can be yours with a $50 purchase from the Annual Catalog and/or 2019 Occasions catalog!  And isn't the new Dot to Dot TIEF perfect for these froggies?!?  This can be found in the Occasions Catalog, which also goes live on January 3rd.

This cute little guy stole my heart with his adorable little glasses!

And this little prince just makes me "hoppy"!

And this brave guy is the perfect way to send a little note of encouragement!  My dad found my boys a used unicycle and has big plans to teach them how to ride it.  I'm guessing this means he's also going to try riding it too...you can do ANYTHING, right?!?!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Granny Apple Green, Real Red, Gingham Gala DSP

Ink ~ VersaMark, Real Red, Memento, Stampin' Blends:  Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Smoky Slate, Basic Black

Stamp Sets ~ So Hoppy Together, Thoughtful Banners

Other Supplies ~ Rectangle Stitched Framelits, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Dot to Dot TIEF, White Embossing Powder, Heart Epoxy Droplets

I can't wait to share these little guys with my stamp club next week!  My customers are going to  LOVE this stamp set and I hope you do too!

Are you doing anything fun to wrap up the last few moments of 2018?  I'm hoping to sneak in a bit more stamp time and enjoying time with my family!

Happy Stamping!

#tgifc192 Product Spotlight ~ Glossy Card Stock

Can you believe this is the last TGIF Challenges for 2018?!?!?  Where has the year gone?  I am grateful for a year full of fun adventures, many of which were with my stamping and TGIF friends.  I hope 2019 is full of many more adventures and memories!

For our final challenge, we are putting Glossy Card Stock in the spotlight.  Do you use this paper very often?

Not only is today our last challenge of 2018, it is also my dads very last day of work!  Later this afternoon he will officially be retired and I couldn't be more happy for him!  The Glossy Card Stock was perfect in creating a "splashy" background for the amazing new Best Catch stamp set in the 2019 Occasions Catalog.  Check out a little tutorial below to see how I created this fun background.

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Mossy Meadow, Whisper White, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Glossy

Ink ~ Balmy Blue, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Memento, Stampin' Blends:  Mossy Meadow, Pool Party, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake

Stamp Set ~ Best Catch, Itty Bitty Greetings

Other Supplies ~ Catch of the Day Thinlits, Linen Thread, Spritzer

To create the background on the Glossy Card Stock, I used a silicon mat, stamp pads and spritzer.

I inked up the silicon mat, randomly smearing the 3 different ink colors around, then spritzed it generously with my spritzer.  I then placed the inked side on top of the Glossy Card Stock and gently "smooshed" it around.

When you remove the silicon mat, you are left with a fun "splashy" background!

This is such a fun technique and one that isn't too messy to try in class.  It's always fun to see all of the different patterns and shades that are created by your customers!

Thank you for stopping by today!  I can't wait to see how all of you use the Glossy Paper too!

Happy Stamping!

Merry Christmas

All the stockings were hung by the chimney with care...

Merry Christmas stamping friends!  

My boys are all snug in their beds while I wrap up the last of the Christmas morning details.  I'm hopeful that they will all sleep in, but I'm guessing it will be an early morning of excitement...just as Christmas morning should be!

I finished up my Christmas creating with this card for my hubby.  I love the Wood Grain DSP with the red and black Buffalo Check!  My husband is on shift for Christmas Eve this year, which means Christmas morning will happen a little bit later for us.  As long as he comes home safely, we don't mind him coming home late!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Basic Black, Real Red, Wood Gain DSP

Ink ~ Memento, VersaMark

Stamp Set ~ Farmhouse Christmas

Other Supplies ~ Dashing Deer Thinlits, Sprig Punch, Farmhouse Elements, Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Metallic Pearls

Wishing you and your family all a very Merry Christmas!  I hope you day is filled with many memories, laughter and fun!

Happy Stamping!

Yay, Free Cake!

Happy Saturday stampers!  I am officially on winter break for the next two weeks and I could not be more thrilled!  This past week has felt SOOOO long and exhausting.  I have felt wiped out all day today, but still mustered up the energy to get a few last minute Christmas preparations taken care of. And more importantly, I got in some stamping too!  

I'm playing along with this weeks Freshly Made Sketches  challenge using the Free Cake stamp set again. 

As I said earlier in the week, I am trying to get my birthday card supply built back up and this stamp set is so great for that!  You can make a birthday card for anyone with this stamp set!  I used the Stampin' Blends to color the cake, then fussy cut it out and added a few of the Candle Embellishments to top it off. 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Pool Party, Whisper White, Brights DSP

Ink ~ Pool Party, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Memento, Stampin' Blends:  Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party

Stamp Set ~ Free Cake

Other Supplies ~ Detailed Trio Punch, Silver Metallic Thread, Candle Embellishments, Twinkle Adhesive-Backed Sequins, Polka Dot Basics Embossing Folder

I'm not sure that I have ever embossed my card base before...how crazy is that?!?!  I love the fun polka dots!  

It's time for our annual viewing of the Polar Express.  We all look forward to this movie every year!  One of these years I am going to take my boys on the Polar Express through Mt Hood...it's a must do before they are all grown up!

Have a great weekend!

Happy Stamping!

It's a Holy Roar Kind of Birthday

Today is kind of a big day in our house...my twins are 13 today!!!  I'm still trying to figure out how this is possible!  (Especially since I'm still only 29!  LOL!)  I thought I would dread the teenage years, but these boys have amazed me with their love for life and Jesus.  And what better way to celebrate the beginning of their teenage years than going to an amazing concert!!  They have been putting little bugs in my ears about wanting to go to the Chris Tomlin Holy Roar tour, which will be in our area in March.  Since this momma is a big concern fan, I knew this would be the perfect gift for them.  (And I can't complain that I get to go with them too!)

Each year, I always make the boys similar cards, but never identical. This year was no different.  

The first card was for Hunter.  His jaw dropped when he saw the front of the card and his smiled couldn't have gotten bigger when he saw the concert tickets inside!

The second card was for Aidan.  All he could say was "no freaking way!".  I'm pretty sure they are both happy with their gift this year and will keep these cards to add to their collection!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Basic Black, Smoky Slate

Ink ~ Gorgeous Grape, Pacific Point, Lemon Lime Twist

Stamp Set ~ Free Cake

Other Supplies ~ Large Letter Framelits, Twinkle Adhesive Backed Sequins

I'm looking forward to a fun afternoon with my boys.  I'll be picking them up from school and taking them out to their favorite coffee shop for an after school treat.  We're meeting up with family for dinner and then I'll join them at youth group.  

Happy 13th Birthday Aidan and Hunter!