Ruffled Lemon Zest card

The Lemon Zest stamp set and coordinating Lemon Builder punch are handy to have around for a quick card.  That was my first thought after seeing it in the Annual Catalogue.  I also really like the sentiments of this stamp. 

I stamped the lemons with Daffodil Delight ink, wiped off the stamp and then added a little bit of Lemon Lime Twist ink using a sponge dauber.  

Just love the Dynamic Textured Impressions folders!  They add so much dimension to a card, while still keeping it clean and simple.  Here, I used Ruffled.   A couple of strips of Fresh Floral DSP, a single border of Pick A Pattern Washi Tape and two elegant Faceted Gems and my card was done.  Sweet!  Or should I say, "sour"  

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Lovely Trio

In just a few short hours ordering can begin from the NEW 2017-2018 Annual Catalogue.  If you need a copy of the new 2017-2018 Annual Catalogue, email me and I'll let you know how you can receive one.   I will have the link up in my sidebar sometime tomorrow.

To kick-off the catalogue launch, I made this lovely set of cards.  I have to say, I truly like the combination of colors in the new Color Theory DSP.   But I like the paint color chip patterns even better!  I wanted the focus of my cards to be on items from the new catalogue.  In addition to the Color Theory DSP, here you see the Lovely Inside & Out stamp set for background and sentiment and the coordinating Lovely Words Thinlits.  I used a slightly bigger heart from the Sweet & Sassy Framelits to cut out the lovely heart.  Using Whisper White cardstock and sponged-on ink is another way to get that ombre look.  A Basic Black layer beneath makes that color really POP!

Sparkle Alert!!!  Look at the new Glitter Enamel Dots! 

You get 4 colors: the three colors I've used & old olive, in ombre hues.  As the colors fade, so do the sizes, getting smaller and lighter.  GENIUS!

Berry Burst

Crushed Curry

Dapper Denim

Eastern Palace Suite

 The Eastern Palace suite is absolutely gorgeous!  The colors, the patterns, the Thinlits and oooohhhhh......those tassels!  Oh, and the gold stickers.  OOH LA LA!

One of the many things I love about the stamps and Thinlits dies of this set is you can satisfy your need to stamp, by detailing the die cuts with the small accent stamps.  But these dies are so pretty and intricate on their own, that a solid cardstock is just as beautiful.

This Eastern Palace suite is absolutely gorgeous!

There are two EXCLUSIVE BUNDLES available through May 31st:

All of the items shown in the bundles will be available individually beginning June 1st.  And yes, the stamps and Thinlits will be available as a Bundle.

Starry Congrats Card

The Stars Framelits are retiring!  This is one of those sets that I find I use year-round...birthdays, Christmas, Fourth of July.  Here, I used them for a graduation card.  

The Fabulous Foil Designer Acetate was an afterthought, and I just love how it looks on this card.  I watercolored the bottom layer with Delightful Dijon and brushed on some stripes with the same color Stampin' Write Marker.  It was too blah looking, so I then brushed over it with Clear Wink of Stella.  Still not satisfied, I added a bit of Dazzling Details to the stripes.  Okay, getting there, but still looked a little drab.   That's when I decided to add the foil acetate.  Wow, much better!

The sentiment is from the Happy Happenings stamp set, which is also retiring.  It's also time to bid farewell to Delightful Dijon.

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Playful Pyramid Pals

The Playful Pals stamp set and coordinating Pyramid Pals Thinlits are two of the products that will be retiring on May 31st.   It seems like just yesterday when they were introduced, yet it's been two years.  So, before they are gone for good, I thought I'd do a quick project, as a reminder of just how cute and versatile these sets are.  

Rather than using cardstock for the darker shade of pi

nk, I thought it would be more fun to stamp those pieces.  Gives it a more handmade kind of look, I feel.

Blushing Bride cardstock and Sweet Sugarplum ink,  since this one is for a little girl.

Pear Pizzazz cardstock and Wild Wasabi ink, for this guy.

I put some M&M's in a small, clear bag.  I simply tucked the large triangle behind the two small flaps and it held up nicely. 

Don't miss out on these totally fun and versatile stamps and dies.  Once they're gone, they're gone for good!

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I'm a bit sad to say that this adorable image is from a stamp set that is retiring on May 31st.  The stamp set has such adorable images and sentiments but I'm not quite ready to see it go.

Made With Love photopolymer stamp set

There's still time to order the Made With Love stamp set, but it's only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.   Once it's gone, it's gone forever.

"Beautiful You" Giveaway WINNER!

I am several hours late posting the winner of the Beautiful You stamp set giveaway.  Guess it wasn't such a good idea to have it scheduled on the same day as my birthday :)

So, without further delay, the lucky random winner is......

Migdalia Rodriguez

Congratulations Migdalia and thank you to everyone who participated!  There will be more giveaways to come, and tons of Stampin' Up! projects and ideas, so do pop in often.  And be sure to follow me on Facebook, because there will be some Facebook-only giveaways too.

Here's the gorgeous double-stamp set that Migdalia won, with a trio of cards that I made using that stamp set.

The stamp set is from the Occasions 2017 Catalogue and is still available through May 31st.

SALE-A-BRATION ENDS TODAY!!!  Some of these items may be sold out.  You choose one of items for every $50.00 you spend.

Beautiful You Trio & Giveaway!

!!!WIN THE "Beautiful You" STAMP SET!!!
see details at end of post

This is one of my favorite stamp sets from the 2017 Occasions Catalogue and I'm excited to say that I will be giving away this 2-set stamp set to one lucky winner!  See details below.  The images are beautiful and a nice choice for many different stamping techniques.  For these cards, I stamped the image on Watercolor Paper and used the brushstroke stamps from the same set to add color and used an Aqua Painter for the watercolor effect. 

Going with another favorite, this time from the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue, is the Glimmer Paper Assortment Pack.  I used all 3 colors:  Bermuda Bay, Mint Macaron and Sweet Sugarplum.  The Glimmer Paper Assortment Pack is FREE with a $50.00 order, and if you just gotta have it, you'll want to place your order soon, because sadly, Sale-A-Bration comes to an end on March 31st.  For every $50.00 you spend, you get to choose a FREE item from the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue, Second Release catalogue and the Final Days flyer.   Some items have been sold out and the rest are going fast!

Click HERE to view the SALE-A-BRATION Catalogue

Click HERE 2nd Release Catalogue for SALE-A-BRATION

Click HERE to see the items added for the Final Days of SALE-A-BRATION

How to be entered to win the Beautiful You stamp set 

GIVE-AWAY!

All you have to do is leave me a comment in the box below (NOT in the comment section of the post), letting me know what type of projects you'd like to see featured on my blog, and you will be entered into the random drawing.  For a second chance to win, "Like" my Facebook page HERE.  Winner will be announced on Friday, March 31st.  Good Luck and thank you for visiting!

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Hang 'Em Out to Dry

 DING DING DING... Sale-A-Bration Alert!  Designer Tee stamp set has just the right size stamps to coordinate with the T-Shirt Builder Framelits.  The phrases and images in this stamp set feel like they really do belong on a T-Shirt.  The stamp set is one of the FREE products in the Sale-A-Bration Catalog, which you can easily earn with a $50.00 purchase.  

The bright colors of the Fab Friday Challenge caught my eye, so I'm playing along with them.  I think it's a "happy" comination :)

 Click on the image to see all of the products in the Sale-A-Bration Catalog

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Glimmery Stylish Stems

I received the Special Reason stamp set at On Stage and it wasn't love at first sight, and thought if I had the  coordinating Stylish Stems Framelits Dies, it would kindle the love for the stamp set.  While this card only features the Framelits, the stamp set and I have become friends and I will show them off in my next post.  (Save 10% on the stamp set & dies with the Special Reason Bundle).

The lovely Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper looks so pretty with the stamps & dies duo.

I had to use the delicious new Glimmer Paper and I wish you could see the actual card because it's so, so pretty!  The 6" x 6" Glimmer Paper Assortment Pack was added on to the Sale-A-Bration items which you can earn for FREE!  Hurry, because Sale-A-Bration items are ONLY AVAILABLE through March 31st.
 With the Sale-A-Bration Fun challenge over at SUO Only, you'll find so many Fun ways to use those FREE products!

All of the products I used are listed below.  You can purchase these items by clicking on the photo.  To browse my Stampin' Up! shop, CLICK HERE

Another "Hey, Chick" Card

I don't think I could ever get tired of the Hello, Chick set from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  And the best is, you can earn it for FREE, but only until March 31st.  This stamp set has the cutest chicks along with their little cracked egg sidekick.

The card is pretty basic and self-explanatory.  I doubled up on the die-cut "hello" using a solid cardstock behind the DSP.  

Sunday Stamps has a very simple, easy-to-play-along-with sketch for their current challenge, it's almost like, how can you NOT play along?  :)

You can make it too!

Valentine Note Card & Treat Box

Valentine's is just a few days away.  How did that happen?  I was out of town for a few days and again, working with limited supplies.  The Tiny Treat Boxes have been retired, but the Clear Tiny Treat Boxes are a fabulous replacement!  I cut the Kraft Cardstock to make a 3.5"x3.5" notecard.  The stamped/die cut clouds were left over from  a previous project and I had a scrap piece of cardstock and these little birds from the Made With Love stamp set were stamped all over it.  I used the heart die from the Up & Away Thinlits Dies to cut it out. The heart-shaped window opening on the box was made with the same heart die. I place a thick piece of cardstock inside the flattened box, to protect the back of the box from accidentally being cut through. I used the 2x8 cellophane bags to hold the red m&m's.  This is a very versatile project for Valentine's Day, escpecially if you are short on time.  A simple note card and cute little box of candies is always a welcome treat.

Bugs and Kisses

Can I tell you how excited I was when I saw the Beetles & Bugs stamp set in the new Occasions Catalog?   My hubby is a licensed pest control applicator (aka "The Exterminator"), specializing in bugs.  I've been having a ball behind the scenes with this stamp set.   This card is perfect for Valentine's Day or any old day, just to say "I love you."  The heart-covered paper is from A Little Foxy DSP Stack.  And don't forget those sweet little Enamel Shapes!

Have to give credit to Sunday Stamps for my color and paper choices.  Their latest challenge (SSC145 Poppy Palette) saved me from hours of indecisiveness.  Rock on, Sunday Stamps! 

Also inspired by all of the "love" over at SUO Challenge where the theme is 'Valentines'.

I heat-embossed the black outline of the little bug, just to add some definition since it's a rather small image.  

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Don't forget...Sale-A-Bration is the time to take advantage of so many great deals.  For every $50.00 you spend, you earn a FREE product from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  Or save on pre-paid  3-Month subscription with Paper Pumpkin ($55) and choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration item! See top of sidebar for links.

Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits

I know I said I was done with balloon cards, but this one has been laying on my work table for two weeks, waiting to be completed. The inside was all done, but I guess I lost some steam after that and left the card front blank. After much procrastination, it finally has a face. After heat-embossing the sentiment, I used the Sponge Brayer to add some strokes of color, in Pacific Point, Crushed Curry and Emerald Envy. Easy peasy.

 Here's a tip: Stamp and heat-emboss sentiment first. Then sponge on the color and remove any ink from the surface of the embossed image with a soft cloth or tissue. Or, if you're like me, use your finger! HA!

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 100730

Price: $9.00

Emerald Envy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 141415

Price: $8.00

Party Animal Designer Series Paper - 142738

Price: $11.00

Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad - 141396

Price: $6.50

Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad - 126946

Price: $6.50

Versamark Pad - 102283

Price: $8.50

White Stampin' Emboss Powder - 109132

Price: $5.00

Sponge Brayers - 141714

Price: $8.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad - 131173

Price: $6.50

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad - 126951

Price: $6.50

Tangerine Tango 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 111349

Price: $8.00

Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape - 141635

Price: $8.00

Big Shot - 143263

Price: $110.00

Big Shot Platform - 142802

Price: $26.00

Standard Cutting Pads - 113475

Price: $11.00

Snail Adhesive - 104332

Price: $7.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen - 138309

Price: $7.00

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