Category: Embellishments

Control Freaks June Blog Tour

Hello peeps, how is your day going so far? Mine is going well. I’m very happy that it’s time for the June Control Freaks Blog Tour!! This month we are featuring products from the new 2013-2014 Catalog. If you are following the tour you have arrived here from the very clever LeeAnn Greff’s blog. Now they were some awesome projects! There are so many great new stamps and accessories I didn’t know where to begin! I have two cards and a 3D project to share with you so lets get to them.

The first card uses an eclectic mix of new goodies. The base of the card is Real Red Card Stock and the background and the piece of paper in the frame are from the I Am Me Designer Series Paper Pack. I used the new Filmstrip Stamp, stamped in Basic Gray, on top of the background. In the lower left I used one of the images from the Six Sided Sampler Stamp Set stamped in Calypso Coral. I created the frame from Whisper White and cut out the center of the frame with the Squares Collection Framelits Dies. The greeting on the top is from last month’s Paper Pumpkin Kit and the date stamp is the Epic Day This and That Rotary Stamp. I stamped the bird from the Morning Meadow Host(ess) Stamp Set and cut it out with my Paper Snips. The butterfly is from the Papillion Potpourri Stamp Set and is punched out with the Elegant Butterfly Punch. Some of the new fun Candy Dots are placed randomly on the card to finish it off. A fun trendy card that uses lots of new goodies!

The second card is a newer style of card called Freestyle Collage and I got the idea from Pinterest. The base is Whisper White Card Stock. I cut the tag and the flag from some of the Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper. The frame is made the same way as the first one, using the Squares Collection Framelits and some Pear Pizzaz. The leaves of flower are Creped Filter Paper that I colored with my Sponge Dauber and Melon Mambo Ink. I used my Paper Snips to cut them out and they are adhered behind a Simply Presses Clay Flower that I colored with my Aqua Painter and Night of Navy Ink. In between is some Linen Thread for a little texture. The celebrate is from the Sketched Birthday Stamp Set and is cut out with the Bitty Banners Framelits Dies. The you is from the Fabulous Phrases Stamp Set and is punched out with the Little Labels Punch Pack. A very eclectic mix of styles and texture but I think it works. I love that Stampin’ Up! products lend themselves to so many different styles.

The last project I have for you is made with one of the new Tag a Bag Gift Boxes. The tag is made from Very Vanilla Card Stock and is flagged on the bottom and the top is rounded with the 2 1/2″ Circle Punch. I stamped the & from the Hello, Lovely Stamp Set and the For You is form the Bitty Banners Stamp Set and is cut out with the Bitty Banners Framelits Dies. For the flower I used the 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch with some Crisp Cantaloupe, they are cut halfway up and some hot glue is used to assemble it. A Very Vintage Designer button is in the middle. One of the mini clothespins from the Tag a Bag Accessory Kit holds some 7/16″ Natural Trim and Linen Thread to the tag and box. The belly band is Crisp Cantaloupe and the greeting is also from the Hello, Lovely Stamp Set. I used my Crisp Cantaloupe and Pistachio Pudding Stampin’ Write Markers to color in the stamp and punched it out with the Decorative Label Punch. It’s a perfect box to give some cookies to someone special in. 🙂

I hope that you enjoyed my projects for this month’s Control Freaks Blog Tour featuring products from the new 2013-2014 Catalog. Thank you for stopping by and you are off to see the very talented Robin Spinner’s projects. Enjoy!

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Card 1

Card Stock: Real Red, Whisper White and Pool Party

Designer Series Paper: I Am Me

Ink: Calypso Coral, Pool Party and Basic Gray Classic Stampin’ Ink

Stamp Sets: Paper Pumpkin Kit, Six Sided Sampler, Morning Meadow and Papillon Potpourri Clear Mount, Filmstrip Wood Mount and Epic Day This and That Rotary Stamp

Framelits: Squares Collection

Punches: Hexagon and Elegant Butterfly

Embellishments: Subtles Candy Dots

Tools: Big Shot, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

Card 2

Card Stock: Whisper White and Pear Pizzaz

Specialty paper: Creped Filter

Designer Series Paper: Gingham Garden

Ink: Melon Mambo and Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Ink

Framelits: Bitty Banners and Squares Collection

Punch: Little Labels Punch Pack

Embellishments: Simply Pressed Clay, Buttons & Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Moulds and Linen Thread

Tools: Big Shot, Paper Snips, Sponge Dauber, Aqua Painter, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

3D Box

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Crisp Cantaloupe and Pistachio Pudding

Ink: Pistachio Pudding and Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin’ Ink

Markers: Pistachio Pudding and Crisp Cantaloup Stampin’ Write Markers

Stamp Sets: Hello, Lovely and Itty Bitty Banners Clear Mount

Framelits: Bitty Banners

Punches: 7/8″ Scallop Circle, 2 1/2″ Circle, Decorative Label and 1 1/4″ Circle

Embellishments: 7/8″ Natural Trim, Linen Thread, Mini Clothes Pins and Very Vintage Designer Buttons

Tools: Silicone Craft Sheet, Sticky Strip, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

June 19, 2013
Paper Craft Crew 47

Happy Wednesday peeps! Half way there to my Friday! I’m a little bummed because my friend Danielle, who I work with, went to Vegas this morning and won’t be back until next week. Work is going to be a little lonely for the next few days. It was warm and muggy here yesterday and then rained in the evening. I think we are supposed to get a stretch of some nice weather so that will be good. Not that I mind the rain, it just means more crafty time! LOL!

Today’s post – Paper Craft Crew Design Team Sketch 47…

I was a little puzzled when I saw this sketch, but after letting it percolate for a bit the card took shape. The base of my card is Basic Gray Card Stock. The lower half of the background is Pool Party and the top is a piece from the I Am Me Designer Series Paper Pack. I trimmed a Tea Lace Paper Doily in half for the backing of my sentiment which is from the Four You Stamp Set. I stamped it in Real Red ink on half of a piece of Whisper White that I punched out with the 2 1/2″ Circle Punch and pierced the edge with the Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack. Two flagged pieces of Real Red and So Saffron go on before the doily and I used a piece of adhesive cork sheet across the top. A “Vintage” Brights Basic Designer Button (I knew there was something I forgot to order!) completes the card. I’m loving the colors together and the mix of the doily with the modern deign is fun too! Thank you for visiting me to see my Paper Craft Crew Design Team card for this week’s sketch challenge. Head on over to the blog and see what the other designers have for you. Thanks again and enjoy your day!

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Card Stock: Basic Gray, Pool Party, Whisper White, Real Red and So Saffron

Designer Series Paper: I Am Me

Ink: Real Red Classic Stampin’ Ink

Stamp Set: Four You Clear Mount

Punch: 2 1/2″ Circle Punch

Embellishments: Tea Lace Paper Doilies and Brights Basic Designer Buttons (Vintage)

Tools: Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool and SNAIL

NON SU!: Adhesive Cork Sheet

Here are all the Photopolymer Stamp Sets, Wanderlust, Show & Tell 1 & 2 is a two-part set. Click here to see the PDF of the flyer, Birthday Bombs Away click here for a PDF of the flyer, and Designer Typeset.The great thing about Photopolymer Stamps is that they are completely clear so you can see exactly where you are going to stamp. They work amazingly with our new Firm Foam Stampin’ Pads for great ink coverage. You are going to love them! This is a limited release so make sure you get one before it’s gone!

Do you ever feel the need to make something that means something but don’t think you have the time? Or you like to be creative but don’t want to buy a ton of supplies? Well, you don’t have any excuses anymore! Introducing Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! Each month you will receive a kit that contains all of the items (except adhesive) that you need to make a project, all for just $19.95. Each kit will ship out on or around the 15th of each month. You can cancel at any time, but who would want to?! Go ahead, sign up and get some crafting therapy for only $19.95 including shipping! Click here now! Don’t forget to choose me as your Demonstrator, Justin Krieger – Bethpage, NY!

Don’t forget to check out the Anchor Rewards tab at the top. Earn 10 Anchors and get a FREE Stamp Set of your choice from any current catalog. If you purchase $150 worth of product you will be eligible for $25 in Host(ess) dollars to get one of the great new Host(ess) Sets or any other items from the NEW 2012-2013 Catalog or the NEW Spring Catalog!

June 19, 2013
Trendy Monday

Boy does that weekend ever go fast! Does it for you too?! I had a very nice day with my daughter yesterday. We “ate fresh” for dinner and then went to Red Mango for dessert. I also got a little color from driving around in the convertible on Saturday. Now that’s multi-tasking, driving and tanning at the same time! LOL!

Today I have a fun card for you. The post is called Trendy Monday because I have become obsessed with these slide frames that are very popular right now. I decided that with a little ingenuity I could create my own! The base of the card is Cherry Cobbler Card Stock. I used one of my favorite new stamps the Post Card Stamp for the background. The phone image is from the Timeless Talk Stamp Set and is stamped in Bermuda Bay. The hello, you is from the Regarding Dahlias Stamp Set and is stamped in Cherry Cobbler. Both are behind my slide frames that I made with the Squares Collection Framelits Dies and the 3/16″ Corner Rounder from Basic Gray Card Stock. For some added fun I used the Tape It Stamp Set and stamped them on Vellum Card Stock and cut them out with my Paper Snips for some faux Washi Tape. I love the frames and washi tape, they add some trendy fun to the card and the color combo is quite neat too! Thank you for coming by to see my trendy Monday card, I hope that you enjoyed it and that you all have a good Monday!

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla and Basic Gray

Specialty Card Stock: Vellum

Ink: Crumb Cake, Bermuda Bay and Cherry Cobbler

Stamp Sets: Post Card, Timeless Talk, Regarding Dahlias and Tape It Clear Mount

Framelits: Squares Collection

Punch: 3/16″ Corner Rounder

Tools: Big Shot, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

Here are all the Photopolymer Stamp Sets, Wanderlust, Show & Tell 1 & 2 is a two-part set. Click here to see the PDF of the flyer, Birthday Bombs Away click here for a PDF of the flyer, and Designer Typeset.The great thing about Photopolymer Stamps is that they are completely clear so you can see exactly where you are going to stamp. They work amazingly with our new Firm Foam Stampin’ Pads for great ink coverage. You are going to love them! This is a limited release so make sure you get one before it’s gone!

Do you ever feel the need to make something that means something but don’t think you have the time? Or you like to be creative but don’t want to buy a ton of supplies? Well, you don’t have any excuses anymore! Introducing Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! Each month you will receive a kit that contains all of the items (except adhesive) that you need to make a project, all for just $19.95. Each kit will ship out on or around the 15th of each month. You can cancel at any time, but who would want to?! Go ahead, sign up and get some crafting therapy for only $19.95 including shipping! Click here now! Don’t forget to choose me as your Demonstrator, Justin Krieger – Bethpage, NY!

Don’t forget to check out the Anchor Rewards tab at the top. Earn 10 Anchors and get a FREE Stamp Set of your choice from any current catalog. If you purchase $150 worth of product you will be eligible for $25 in Host(ess) dollars to get one of the great new Host(ess) Sets or any other items from the NEW 2012-2013 Catalog or the NEW Spring Catalog!

June 17, 2013
Create with Connie and Mary 256

Good morning! Saturday, no work all play and the weather is supposed to be nice here today! Did you get all of your Father’s Day cards made? I, like always have projects to make this weekend and that makes me happy! LOL! I have been trying some more abstract and different styles lately and I’m really liking it. You’ll have to let me know what you think of today’s card which was inspired by one that I saw on Pinterest. Oh, and I’m experimenting with my photography too, your feedback is appreciated!

Today’s post – Create with Connie and Mary 256, colors…

What a fun color combination and conveniently they are all in the Soho Subway Designer Series Paper. The base of my card is Very Vanilla Card Stock. There is a strip of the Soho Subway DSP across the bottom and the panel on the right is backed by some Very Vanilla to make it a little more sturdy. I used a thin strip of Champagne Glimmer Paper on the piece across the bottom and also for some of the circles. The circles are punched out with the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, 1/2″ Circle Punch and 1″ Circle Punch. I stamped the Island Indigo ones with a stamp from the Notable Notions Stamp Set in Island Indigo. The circles are then randomly adhered, some with SNAIL and some with Stampin’ Dimensionals, on the panel on the right. For the greeting I used the Hello, Lovely Stamp Set, stamped in Early Espresso, and mounted to the panel with some more Stampin’ Dimensionals. A few Island Indigo and Early Espresso Candy Dots finish off the card. I LOVE the candy dots, I’m going to be going through a lot of them! I also like the Champagne Glimmer Paper with the color combo, I think it works quite nicely. Thank you for checking in with me today to see my Create with Connie and Mary color challenge card. I hope that you have a productive or relaxing Saturday! 🙂

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Island Indigo and Early Espresso

Designer Series Paper: Soho Subway

Specialty Paper: Champagne Glimmer

Ink: Early Espresso and Island Indigo Classic Stampin’ Ink

Stamp Sets: Hello, Lovely and Notable Notions Clear Mount

Punches: Itty Bitty Shapes, 1/2″ Circle and 1″ Circle

Embellishments: Neutrals and Regals Candy Dots

Tools: Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

Here are all the Photopolymer Stamp Sets, Wanderlust, Show & Tell 1 & 2 is a two-part set. Click here to see the PDF of the flyer, Birthday Bombs Away click here for a PDF of the flyer, and Designer Typeset.The great thing about Photopolymer Stamps is that they are completely clear so you can see exactly where you are going to stamp. They work amazingly with our new Firm Foam Stampin’ Pads for great ink coverage. You are going to love them! This is a limited release so make sure you get one before it’s gone!

Do you ever feel the need to make something that means something but don’t think you have the time? Or you like to be creative but don’t want to buy a ton of supplies? Well, you don’t have any excuses anymore! Introducing Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! Each month you will receive a kit that contains all of the items (except adhesive) that you need to make a project, all for just $19.95. Each kit will ship out on or around the 15th of each month. You can cancel at any time, but who would want to?! Go ahead, sign up and get some crafting therapy for only $19.95 including shipping! Click here now! Don’t forget to choose me as your Demonstrator, Justin Krieger – Bethpage, NY!

Don’t forget to check out the Anchor Rewards tab at the top. Earn 10 Anchors and get a FREE Stamp Set of your choice from any current catalog. If you purchase $150 worth of product you will be eligible for $25 in Host(ess) dollars to get one of the great new Host(ess) Sets or any other items from the NEW 2012-2013 Catalog or the NEW Spring Catalog!

June 15, 2013
Paper Craft Crew 46

Wednesday, that means that we are halfway there! It was sunny, then gloomy then poured here yesterday. Nothing like having a cacophony of weather in one day! Tonight I’m having dinner with Heather, Kim, Izzy and Savannah. Just me and the lovely ladies tonight! It will be a good time. We are going to Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza for some oven wings and well, pizza! 🙂

Today’s post – Paper Craft Crew 46…

I decided that I have played with the Venetian Romance DSP enough for a little while! LOL! The base of today’s card is Basic Gray Card Stock. For the background I used some I Am Me Designer Series Paper mounted to some So Saffron. All of the stamps are from the Around the World Stamp Set. The banner across the middle is stamped in Calypso Coral, Basic Gray, Pool Party and Real Red. The cameras are stamped in Pool Party and Calypso Coral and punched out with the 1″ Square Punch. I used the Squares Collection Framelits to cut out the backing for each one. The sentiment is stamped in So Saffron and punched out with the Hexagon Punch and adhered with a Stampin’ Dimensional. Two Calypso Coral Candy Dots next to the cameras finish off the card. I really like the colors in the I Am Me DSP and those Candy Dots are quite addicting! Thank you for stopping by to see my Paper Craft Crew Design Team card for this week’s challenge. Head on over to the blog to see the other creations and upload one of yours to the gallery. Have yourselves a nice Wednesday!

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Card Stock: Basic Gray, So Saffron and Whisper White

Designer Series Paper: I Am Me

Ink: Calypso Coral, Basic Gray, Pool Party, Real Red and So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Ink

Stamp Set: Around the World Clear Mount

Framelits: Squares Collection

Punches: 1″ Square and Hexagon

Embellishments: Subtles Candy Dots

Tools: Big Shot, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

Here are all the Photopolymer Stamp Sets, Wanderlust, Show & Tell 1 & 2 is a two-part set. Click here to see the PDF of the flyer, Birthday Bombs Away click here for a PDF of the flyer, and Designer Typeset.The great thing about Photopolymer Stamps is that they are completely clear so you can see exactly where you are going to stamp. They work amazingly with our new Firm Foam Stampin’ Pads for great ink coverage. You are going to love them! This is a limited release so make sure you get one before it’s gone!

Do you ever feel the need to make something that means something but don’t think you have the time? Or you like to be creative but don’t want to buy a ton of supplies? Well, you don’t have any excuses anymore! Introducing Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! Each month you will receive a kit that contains all of the items (except adhesive) that you need to make a project, all for just $19.95. Each kit will ship out on or around the 15th of each month. You can cancel at any time, but who would want to?! Go ahead, sign up and get some crafting therapy for only $19.95 including shipping! Click here now! Don’t forget to choose me as your Demonstrator, Justin Krieger – Bethpage, NY!

Don’t forget to check out the Anchor Rewards tab at the top. Earn 10 Anchors and get a FREE Stamp Set of your choice from any current catalog. If you purchase $150 worth of product you will be eligible for $25 in Host(ess) dollars to get one of the great new Host(ess) Sets or any other items from the NEW 2012-2013 Catalog or the NEW Spring Catalog!

June 12, 2013
Paper Players #149 🙂

Sunday already! That Saturday just flew by. I did get a lot accomplished and I even got to watch my movie! Taylor and I watched The Source Code and it was really good! Lot’s of cool effects and things to think about. It was a nice day here yesterday, a little cloudy at times but we did get some sun. I think they said it’s supposed to get up to 81 degrees today and be a little on the humid side so I will get to finish the rest of my projects today.

It’s Sunday and that means it’s time for another Paper Players Challenge. This week we have some fun colors from Ann…

Some of my favorites are included in there! The base of my card is So Saffron Card Stock. I stamped a piece of Very Vanilla with the Beautifully Baroque Stamp in Pool Party. The panel across the top is also stamped in Pool Party using the Amazing Accent Wheel with some Calypso Coral 3/8″ Ruffled Ribbon across the middle. For the images in the center I used the Chalk Talk Stamp Set and Chalk Talk Framelits and adhered them with some Stampin’ Dimensionals. The final addition is a Very Vintage Designer Button with some Calypso Coral Bakers Twine tied in a bow. I really love the Beautifully Baroque stamp and how well it goes with the Amazing Accent Wheel. Thanks for stopping by to see my Paper Players Guest Designer Card for this week’s color challenge from Ann. Head on over to the blog to see what my other talented team mates have to inspire you with and upload one of your creation to the gallery for us! Have yourselves a great Sunday! 😀

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Card Stock: So Saffron and Very Vanilla

Ink: Pool Party, Calypso Coral and Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Ink

Stamp Sets: Chalk Talk Clear Mount and Beautifully Baroque Wood Mount

Framelits: Chalk Talk

Punch: 1 3/8″ Circle

Embellishments: Calypso Coral 3/8″ Ruffled Ribbon, Calypso Coral Bakers Twine and Very Vintage Designer Buttons

Tools: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

Here are all the Photopolymer Stamp Sets, Wanderlust, Show & Tell 1 & 2 is a two-part set. Click here to see the PDF of the flyer, Birthday Bombs Away click here for a PDF of the flyer, and Designer Typeset.The great thing about Photopolymer Stamps is that they are completely clear so you can see exactly where you are going to stamp. They work amazingly with our new Firm Foam Stampin’ Pads for great ink coverage. You are going to love them! This is a limited release so make sure you get one before it’s gone!

Do you ever feel the need to make something that means something but don’t think you have the time? Or you like to be creative but don’t want to buy a ton of supplies? Well, you don’t have any excuses anymore! Introducing Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! Each month you will receive a kit that contains all of the items (except adhesive) that you need to make a project, all for just $19.95. Each kit will ship out on or around the 15th of each month. You can cancel at any time, but who would want to?! Go ahead, sign up and get some crafting therapy for only $19.95 including shipping! Click here now! Don’t forget to choose me as your Demonstrator, Justin Krieger – Bethpage, NY!

Don’t forget to check out the Anchor Rewards tab at the top. Earn 10 Anchors and get a FREE Stamp Set of your choice from any current catalog. If you purchase $150 worth of product you will be eligible for $25 in Host(ess) dollars to get one of the great new Host(ess) Sets or any other items from the NEW 2012-2013 Catalog or the NEW Spring Catalog!

June 9, 2013
Freshly Made Sketches #89

Well hello Thursday, so nice to see you again. What are you guys up to? I got my new Catalog order last night and went over to my friend Sandy’s and we mounted stamps, chatted and laughed. It definitely made the stamp mounting go faster and I do love a little Sandy time! It was another gorgeous day here yesterday and the first half of today is supposed to be nice but the rain is to come later on and stay through Saturday. Looks like another crafty first half of the weekend!

Today’s post – Freshly Made Sketches #89, a sketch from Rita…

A fun little square layout indeed! I needed to play with some new goodies so I used a few on this card. The base my card is Early Espresso Card Stock. For the background I used some Whisper White and stamped it with the new Off the Grid Stamp in Gumball Green. The main image and greeting are from the Perfect Blend Stamp Set. I love coffee so I was quite happy to see this really great set in the new catalog! The cup is stamped in Early Espresso and the sleeve in Gumball Green on Crumb Cake. I cut both out with my Paper Snips and adhered them to a base of Gumball Green that I embossed with the Alphabet Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. It is backed with some Early Espresso and the flags are cut out with the Bitty Banner Framelits Dies and the new Big Shot Magnetic Platform which works great! Some Early Espresso Bakers Twine wrapped around the left side and tied in a bow finishes off the card. I really do love the new goodies that I used on the card, they may just be my favorites from the new catalog. The Gumball Green and Early Espresso just makes me want a Starbucks! Thank you so much for stopping by to see my Freshly Made Sketches card for this week’s challenge. I hope you have your coffee and have a great day! 🙂

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Card Stock: Early Espresso, Whisper White, Gumball Green and Crumb Cake

Ink: Gumball Green and Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Ink

Stamp Sets: Perfect Blend Clear Mount and Off the Grid Wood Mount

Embossing Folder: Alphabet Press

Framelits: Bitty Banners

Embellishments: Early Espresso Bakers Twine

Tools: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Paper Snips, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

Here are all the Photopolymer Stamp Sets, Wanderlust, Show & Tell 1 & 2 is a two-part set. Click here to see the PDF of the flyer, Birthday Bombs Away click here for a PDF of the flyer, and Designer Typeset.The great thing about Photopolymer Stamps is that they are completely clear so you can see exactly where you are going to stamp. They work amazingly with our new Firm Foam Stampin’ Pads for great ink coverage. You are going to love them! This is a limited release so make sure you get one before it’s gone!

Do you ever feel the need to make something that means something but don’t think you have the time? Or you like to be creative but don’t want to buy a ton of supplies? Well, you don’t have any excuses anymore! Introducing Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! Each month you will receive a kit that contains all of the items (except adhesive) that you need to make a project, all for just $19.95. Each kit will ship out on or around the 15th of each month. You can cancel at any time, but who would want to?! Go ahead, sign up and get some crafting therapy for only $19.95 including shipping! Click here now! Don’t forget to choose me as your Demonstrator, Justin Krieger – Bethpage, NY!

Don’t forget to check out the Anchor Rewards tab at the top. Earn 10 Anchors and get a FREE Stamp Set of your choice from any current catalog. If you purchase $150 worth of product you will be eligible for $25 in Host(ess) dollars to get one of the great new Host(ess) Sets or any other items from the NEW 2012-2013 Catalog or the NEW Spring Catalog!

June 6, 2013
Paper Craft Crew 45

Hello there, thanks for stopping by today. How are you? I’m doing just fine. The weather here was beautiful yesterday and last night was perfect have the window open sleeping weather. I love when we actually get Spring weather instead of jumping right into Summer. What is going on in your neck of the woods? It’s Wednesday and that means it’s time for this week’s Paper Craft Crew Challenge. This week we have a fun little square sketch…

When I looked at this I immediately had an idea what I was going to do! The base of my card is Early Espresso Card Stock. I used a piece of Crisp Cantaloupe stamped with the Woodgrain Background Stamp in Crisp Cantaloupe for the background. A piece of Island Indigo is cut out with the Delicate Doilies Large Sizzlit and on top of that is some Soho Subway Designer Series Paper, some are cut out with the Hearts a Flutter Framelits, and there is also a strip. The greeting is from the Really Good Greetings Stamp Set and is markered in Island Indigo so I could leave off the you. I cut it out with the Ovals Collection Framelits and used the Occasion Paper Piercing Pack to pierce around the edge. For the you I stamped the letters from the ABC & 123 Sketch Alphabet Stamp Set in Early Espresso and punched them out with the 3/4″ Circle Punch. I like the way the letters take the place of the end of the greeting and the flowers in the sketch. Thanks again for stopping by to see my Paper Craft Crew Design Team card for this week’s sketch challenge. Head on over to the Paper Craft Crew blog to see what the rest of the team is up to and enter your card in the gallery. Have a crafty day! 🙂

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Card Stock: Early Espresso, Crisp Cantaloupe, Island Indigo and Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Soho Subway

Ink: Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Ink

Marker: Island Indigo Stampin’ Write

Framelits: Ovals Collection and Hearts a Flutter

Sizzlit: Delicate Doilies

Punch: 3/4″ Circle Punch

Tools: Big Shot, Occasions Paper-Piercing Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

Here are all the Photopolymer Stamp Sets, Wanderlust, Show & Tell 1 & 2 is a two-part set. Click here to see the PDF of the flyer, Birthday Bombs Away click here for a PDF of the flyer, and Designer Typeset.The great thing about Photopolymer Stamps is that they are completely clear so you can see exactly where you are going to stamp. They work amazingly with our new Firm Foam Stampin’ Pads for great ink coverage. You are going to love them! This is a limited release so make sure you get one before it’s gone!

Do you ever feel the need to make something that means something but don’t think you have the time? Or you like to be creative but don’t want to buy a ton of supplies? Well, you don’t have any excuses anymore! Introducing Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! Each month you will receive a kit that contains all of the items (except adhesive) that you need to make a project, all for just $19.95. Each kit will ship out on or around the 15th of each month. You can cancel at any time, but who would want to?! Go ahead, sign up and get some crafting therapy for only $19.95 including shipping! Click here now! Don’t forget to choose me as your Demonstrator, Justin Krieger – Bethpage, NY!

Don’t forget to check out the Anchor Rewards tab at the top. Earn 10 Anchors and get a FREE Stamp Set of your choice from any current catalog. If you purchase $150 worth of product you will be eligible for $25 in Host(ess) dollars to get one of the great new Host(ess) Sets or any other items from the NEW 2012-2013 Catalog or the NEW Spring Catalog!

June 5, 2013
SUO Challenges #72

Hello, and how are we today? Did we all make it through Monday ok?! I was lucky enough to get through unscathed. It was pouring here this morning and then the rain stopped and it was just muggy and soup like. Not the best hair day! LOL! It’s nice and cool out this morning! My friend Cynthia asked me to post a picture of the venue that I saw the Pitbull concert at on Saturday so here you go…

Luckily our seats were far enough away to get a good shot of the stage with the water behind it! LOL!

Today I have my Design Team card for SUO Challenges. This time around the theme is weddings so I happily broke out my Best of Brides and Babies Stamp Set. The base of my card is Basic Gray Card Stock that I cut to 11″ x 3 3/4″. A piece of Basic Black is flagged on the bottom and goes down the middle. I used the Floral Frames Collection Framelits Dies to cut out the background image which is from the Daydream Medallions Stamp Set and is stamped in Smokey Slate. The main image is stamped in Basic Black and is mounted on Stampin’ Dimensionals. I haven’t made a paper bow in a while and I thought it would be the perfect addition to the top. I used Smokey Slate for the bow and adhered it with some Sticky Strip. I love the mix of grays and black the image cut out with the Floral Framelits makes a nice change. Thank you for taking some time out of your day to come by and see my card for this week’s SUO Challenges Wedding themed challenge. Make sure to stop by the blog and see what my comrades have for you and make one for us to see and upload it to the gallery. Have an interesting Tuesday! 🙂

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Card Stock: Basic Gray, Whisper White, Basic Black and Smokey Slate

Ink: Smokey Slate and Basic Black Classic Stampin’ Ink

Stamp Sets: Daydream Medallions and Best of Brides and Babies Clear Mount

Framelits: Floral Frames Collection

Tools: Big Shot, Paper Snips, Sticky Strip, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

Here are all the Photopolymer Stamp Sets, Wanderlust, Show & Tell 1 & 2 is a two-part set. Click here to see the PDF of the flyer, Birthday Bombs Away click here for a PDF of the flyer, and Designer Typeset.The great thing about Photopolymer Stamps is that they are completely clear so you can see exactly where you are going to stamp. They work amazingly with our new Firm Foam Stampin’ Pads for great ink coverage. You are going to love them! This is a limited release so make sure you get one before it’s gone!

Do you ever feel the need to make something that means something but don’t think you have the time? Or you like to be creative but don’t want to buy a ton of supplies? Well, you don’t have any excuses anymore! Introducing Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! Each month you will receive a kit that contains all of the items (except adhesive) that you need to make a project, all for just $19.95. Each kit will ship out on or around the 15th of each month. You can cancel at any time, but who would want to?! Go ahead, sign up and get some crafting therapy for only $19.95 including shipping! Click here now! Don’t forget to choose me as your Demonstrator, Justin Krieger – Bethpage, NY!

Don’t forget to check out the Anchor Rewards tab at the top. Earn 10 Anchors and get a FREE Stamp Set of your choice from any current catalog. If you purchase $150 worth of product you will be eligible for $25 in Host(ess) dollars to get one of the great new Host(ess) Sets or any other items from the NEW 2012-2013 Catalog or the NEW Spring Catalog!

June 4, 2013
Mojo 296

Monday, Monday, back again. How was everyone’s weekend? Mine was pretty good, I went into Manhattan yesterday and had brunch with my friend Kim at the great Mexican Restaurant called Molé. We had breakfast sandwiches that were delicious and they came with fries, who doesn’t love fries, especially seasoned ones! It’s rainy here this morning and is supposed to be all day but it’s still supposed to be in 70’s so not too bad.

Today’s post – Mojo Monday 296, a sketch from Julee Tilman…

I got up a little early this morning and decided to see how early morning creativity worked! The base of my card is Whisper White Card Stock. The background and the strip of paper across the lower half are from the Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper Pack. A strip of Daffodil Delight and a strip of Island Indigo go down the left side. The stamped images are from the Secret Garden Stamp Set, stamped in Basic Gray on Melon Mambo, and cut out with the Secret Garden Framelits Dies. For the greeting I used the A Round Array Stamp Set and stamped it in Night of Navy. The 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch punches out the greeting and I backed it with a piece of Night of Navy punched out with the 1 1/4″ Scallop Circle Punch. Some Brights Designer Buttons (Vintage) Finish off the card on the left. I really like the colors in the Gingham Garden DSP, don’t you? Thanks for coming by to see my Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge card, I appreciate your visit and hope that you have a great day! 🙂

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Card Stock: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo and Night of Navy

Designer Series Paper: Gingham Garden

Ink: Basic Gray and Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Ink

Stamp Sets: Secret Garden and A Round Array Clear Mount

Framelits: Secret Garden

Punches: 7/8″ Scallop Circle and 1 1/4″ Scallop Circle

Embellishments: Brights Designer Buttons (Vintage)

Tools: Big Shot, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

Here are all the Photopolymer Stamp Sets, Wanderlust, Show & Tell 1 & 2 is a two-part set. Click here to see the PDF of the flyer, Birthday Bombs Away click here for a PDF of the flyer, and Designer Typeset.The great thing about Photopolymer Stamps is that they are completely clear so you can see exactly where you are going to stamp. They work amazingly with our new Firm Foam Stampin’ Pads for great ink coverage. You are going to love them! This is a limited release so make sure you get one before it’s gone!

Do you ever feel the need to make something that means something but don’t think you have the time? Or you like to be creative but don’t want to buy a ton of supplies? Well, you don’t have any excuses anymore! Introducing Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! Each month you will receive a kit that contains all of the items (except adhesive) that you need to make a project, all for just $19.95. Each kit will ship out on or around the 15th of each month. You can cancel at any time, but who would want to?! Go ahead, sign up and get some crafting therapy for only $19.95 including shipping! Click here now! Don’t forget to choose me as your Demonstrator, Justin Krieger – Bethpage, NY!

Don’t forget to check out the Anchor Rewards tab at the top. Earn 10 Anchors and get a FREE Stamp Set of your choice from any current catalog. If you purchase $150 worth of product you will be eligible for $25 in Host(ess) dollars to get one of the great new Host(ess) Sets or any other items from the NEW 2012-2013 Catalog or the NEW Spring Catalog!

June 3, 2013