Straight to my Heart ~ Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop

Thank you so much for joining us for our January Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop!  Love is in the air and our talented group of design team members have a Whole Lotta Love Goin' On as we are excited to be sharing some NEW Occasions Catalog goodies and some Valentine's Day projects with you this month!

 

As you hop along, please be sure to comment and show some love on every blog!  We are always excited to hear from our followers!

 

You should have just left stop number 11 on the Stylin’ Stampin’ Squad  blog hop – Darcy of DJ's Stamping Space. If so, you are in the right spot. If a link doesn’t work or you get off track, you will find  the full blog hop lineup below.

 

If you haven't had the chance to get your hands on any of the fun new items from the Occasions Catalog, you surly will want to after our hop!  I haven't purchased any valentine sets from the new catalog yet, but I have some of the new DSP and the fun new Scallop Tag Topper Punch, which makes for a really cute treat holder.  If I get really wild and crazy hair, I may make these for one of my boys' Valentine's treats this year....maybe ;-)

This little guy was CASE'd from the latest Stampin' Success (demonstrators receive this every other month).  You simply cut your paper to the length you desire, punch both ends using the Tag Topper, fold around your treat(s) and embellish!  Super easy and super ca-YOOOT!!!

 

Supplies Used:

Paper  ~ Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Fresh Prints DSP Stack

Ink ~ Real Red, Strawberry Slush

Stamp Set ~ Love You More*

Other Supplies ~ Scallop Tag Topper Punch, Strawberry Slush Ruffled Stretch Trim, 1" Circle Punch, Small Heart Punch, Hexagon Punch(for ends of arrow)

*Wood Mount 131850 ~ Clear Mount 131853, available through 1/27/13 or while supplies last*

 

Sticking with hearts and arrows, my card will go straight to your heart :-)

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Real Red, Coastal Cabana, Fresh Prints DSP Stack

Ink ~ Real Red, Coastal Cabana

Stamp Set ~ Love You More*

Other Supplies ~ Brights Candy Dots, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits, Retro Fresh Washi Tape

*Wood Mount 131850 ~ Clear Mount 131853, available through 1/27/13 or while supplies last*

 

Now hop on over to see what Kristina of Mama's Sanity has for you this month! 

 

 

Blog Hop Participants:

1. Anastasia R. of Stampin' Blondie 
2. Cynthia R. of Ink-a-Doodle Creations
3. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
4. Kathy P of Katrina P's Creative Corner 
5. Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
6. Diana E. of Stampin' Fun with Diana
7. Darla R. & Nancy K. of Stampin With Darla and Sisters 
8. Jamie H. of Unique Ink
9. Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
10. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim
11. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
12. Bree R. of Craft-Somnia 
13. Kristina M. of Mama's Sanity
14. Annie L. of Love Me Cards
15. Jennifer B. of NW Stamper
16. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
17. Heidi B. of Stuck on Stampin'

Birthday Lanterns

In the cold, dreary months of the winter, it's always fun to brighten up your day in some way...

Today, the gang over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration has some bright and cheerful colors for you to play with, which will brighten your day for sure!

 

 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Whisper White, Basic Black

Ink ~ Jet Black StazOn, Bermuda Bay, Primrose Petals, So Saffron

Stamp Sets ~ Happy Congratulations, Countless Sayings 2 Photopolymer

Other Supplies ~ Decorative Dots Embossing Folder*

*Available for FREE with $50 purchase during 2014 Sale-A-Bration*

1/28/14 - 3/21/14

 

Be sure to check out the rest of the amazing design team creations and don't forget to play along!

 

Hope I've INKspired you to CREATE today!

 

Happy Stamping!

My Dad, My Anchor ~ Monday Montage



Hello and welcome back to Monday Montage!  Did you miss us?!?!  Our talented group took a short break to enjoy the holiday season with our families and friends, but we are back with some awesome projects to share with you today! 

 

Today happens to be my Daddy's 60th Birthday and I am happy to say I am finally wrapping up a project I've been talking about making for him for the past 2, maybe 3 years.  I just kept putting it off...for no good reason.  But I set a goal for myself ('tis the season, right?) to use my silhouette more, and this project was the perfect one to break it out again.  Keep in mind this project isn't totally finished...

...I'm still waiting to get some pictures back to hang on the handle of the oar.  This oar came from our boat, which we lost last fall in our wreck :(  My dad, hubby and boys had lots of fun crabbing trips in that boat, so this oar is a bit more special now that it is gone.  I used my Silhouette to cut out the Crabbin' Crew letters as well as the anchor.  The other images were created in MDS and fussy cut.  As soon as I completely finish the project I will post a picture for you to see!

 

You can't give a birthday gift without a birthday card, right?  Keeping up with the anchor theme, which is fitting because my dad is my anchor, I cut out another anchor for his card.  I LOVE the new High Tide DSP, in case you didn't notice ;-)

Supplies Used:

 

Paper ~ Smoky Slate, Real Red, High Tide DSP, Fresh Prints DSP

Ink ~ VersaMark

Stamp Sets ~ Remembering Your Birthday

Other Supplies ~ Silver Bakers Twine, Whisper White Embossing Powder, Mini Silver Brads, Silhouette e-cutter

 

Happy Birthday to the best Daddy a girl could ever ask for!

 

Next up is the always creative Cathy with her project for today or if you prefer to hop backwards, you can head on back to the awesome creation by Amy ...either way, just make sure you make the whole loop and don't miss any of us.  And don't forget to leave us some love on our blogs...we love hearing from you!

 

  Thanks for hopping along with us today!

 





Best Mate ~ Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration

 

Happy Thursday stamping friends!  I hope you are all rested and recovered for your big New Year celebrations!  I don't know about you, but I am happy to have the fun and busy holiday season behind me and look forward to getting back in to our normal routine. 

With the New Year comes the new Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog (January 3 ~ June 1st) and I am so excited about all of the great new products that fill each and every page!  I am in LOVE with all things nautical right now and was so excited to see the High Tides Suite, which I have showcased in my card today.  From an awesome stamp set, to some super cute DSP, to sparkly new bakers twine and stripped ribbon...I'm in nautical heaven! 

 



Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Pacific Point, Whisper White, High Tide DSP, Fresh Prints DSP

Ink ~ VersaMark

Stamp Set ~ Hello, Sailor

Other Supplies ~ Silver Bakers Twine, Basic Metal Buttons, Deco Label Framelits, Whisper White Embossing Powder

 

This makes for a fun anniversary or Valentine's Day card for your guy :)

 

I used the latest Freshly Made Sketches sketch for this card...isn't it fun???

I can't wait to share all of the fun NEW goodies in my classes this month as well as many more card posts to come!

 

Happy Stamping!

 

All That Glitters...

...is not gold.  It's SILVER!

Happy New Year and welcome to 2014!  The fantastic design team over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration is ringing in the New Year in glittery ~ shimmery fashion!  No better way to kick off 2014, right?!?!?

 

I decided on some subtle glitter for my card..easy to do with the new Happenings Simply Created Card Kit, which you can add to your collection starting tomorrow!  The Silver glitter banners and Silver Bakers Twine give just the right amount of glitter to these cute little note cards.  I added just a touch more bling with some rhinestones :-) 

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ All paper used is provided in Happenings Simply Created Card Kit

Ink ~ Pear Pizzazz, Strawberry Slush

Stamp Set ~ Geometrical

Other Supplies ~ Buttons and Bakers Twine included in Happenings Simply Created Card Kit, Rhinestone Basics

 

I love how quick and easy the Simply Created Kits are...no measurements to worry about, no paper to cut...all you have to do is figure out your layout, stamp, adhere and voila! 

 

Be sure to check out the rest of the Design Team to see what Glittery & Shimmery projects they have for you.  They are sure to INKspire YOU to CREATE today!

 

Happy New Year and Happy Stamping!