A Little Inspiration

Simple Birthday (PPA30)

Time for another Pals Paper Arts Challenge (PPA30).  Since I have been so busy this past week cleaning out my office (except for the basic supplies) this challenge is perfect for what I still have on hand.

The task this week is to Keep It Simple Sweetie (KISS).

I used the BigShot for the Manhattan Flowers on the Pretty in Pink card base, then tied a little ribbon around the card, stamped the vintage label on Whisper White, inked the sentiment and ta da!

Supplies:

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White

Ink: Pretty in Pink & Silver Pen

Stamps: Vintage Labels (Sale-A-Bration)

Other: Striped Grossgrain Ribbon & Manhattan Flowers Embossing Folder

Sale-A-Bration continues through March 31st!  Order here to receive this stamp set free with a $50 purchase.

Wild Horses

Isn't this beautiful?

I love the image, the colors, the sponged edges and the freedom of this beautiful horse.

I received it as a thank you card and just had to share.

This was the image inside.

 

I'd love to have these as posters in my office. 

Freedom.  Spirit.  Wildness.

Thank you, Shirley!

MOJO Inspired

This card started out as a MOJO Monday card, based on their sketch challenge (MOJO 123), but I ran out of time and realized today that I hadn't posted it...So...here it is.

I really liked the scallop circle as the base.

Tip: Cut out two scallop circles and score the back about an 1/2 to 1 inch from the top, glue the top pieces together and the card will stand up nicely.

 I used my Cricut and Accent Essentials for the center using Thoroughly Modern Designer Series Paper.

The flower is made of multiple Scallop Circle Punches cut, glued, and layered with a brad as the centerpiece.

Supplies:

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Thoroughly Modern DSP, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White and Bermuda Bay

Ink: Bermuda Bay

Stamps: Whimsical Words (2010 Sale-A-Bration)

Other: Small Heart Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Curly Label Punch & Flower Designer Brads

Mini Valentine Card - Stamp Camp 3

I just love the pinking hearts border punch.  It is just so cute (not to mention the stamp set) and ideal for Valentine's Day (which I can't believe is just around the corner).

This project works great with the tag die or the slit punch.  Our third project at stamp camp, we used the scallop circle punch with the "Love You Much" stamp set stamped in Melon Mambo.  And the new small heart punch is a quick and easy accent from the Occasions Mini Catalog..

Supplies:Stamps: Love You Much

Ink: Melon Mambo

Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo & Pretty In Pink

Other: Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Small Heart Punch & Scallop Circle Punch

Valentine Love - Camp #2

The second of four projects from January stamp camp.  This card uses the products available in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I love the Jumbo Wheel and saw this great tutorial for the wheel over at Dena Rekow's Site.  A great way to use the wheel to it's full extent.  She has some great ideas using the wheel.

The embossed heart is so cute as is the new Designer Series Paper.

Supplies:

Stamps: I {Love} Love Jumbo Wheel

Ink: Real RedPaper: Real Red, Very Vanilla, Sending Love DSP

Other: Eyelet Border Punch & Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die

To place an order and receive free stamps from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog, click here.

Natalie's Valentine's Card

I received this Valentine Card from my little sister last year and came across it as I was cleaning out my office.

I just love the little envelope filled with hearts.  I'm pretty sure it's Pink Pirouette (last year's In Color) but it would work great with Pretty in Pink or even Melon Mambo and the Sending Love DSP.

Supplies:

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip

Stamps: A Happy Heart & Teeny Tiny Wishes (which I'm finding is an invaluable must have!)

Other: Scallop Envelope Bigz Die (SU! Exclusive),  Heart to Heart Punch, and 1/4 ribbon

To Place Your Order: Click Here or email me.

February Calendar

So far, so good on my goal to scrapbook.  I've made two calendar pages and one scrapbook page. Now that I'm home from MN, I have some fun photos to scrapbook too. 

This page features the I {Heart} Heart stamp set from the Mini Occasions Catalog as well as the Heart to Heart Punch and the new small heart punch.  (I love the new punch design.)

I also used the new scallop trim border and corner punches (the border punch is free with a $50 purchase!).  Stampin' Up! has put together a great video showing the features of the new punches and how to use the corner punch properly. 

To watch the video, click here.  A little more practice and I should have it!

I used the computer to create my calendar page, cut it out and then used Rose Red for the background on Pretty in Pink paper.

The hearts are a combination of stamps on Pretty in Pink, Whisper White and Rose Red.  I used the Heart to Heart Punch as well as the small heart punch and two other heart punches I had.

Supplies:

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White & Rose Red

Ink: Rose RedStamps: I {Heart} Hearts

Other: Heart to Heart Punch, Small Heart Punch, Scallop Trim Border and Corner Punches & Heart Punch

Questions?  Let me know either in the comments or via email.  To place an order, click here.

 

Wish Big

I was invited to a stamp camp a couple of weeks ago and made a couple of projects.  Here's one using the new stamp set from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.

Isn't it cute?

I love the color combo and the border punch along the edge.

Supplies:

Stamps: Happy Moments & Whimsical Words

Ink: Basic Grey, Old Olive

Paper: Orchid Opulence, Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry

Other: Markers, Polka-Dot Grossgrain Ribbon, & Scallop Trim Border

You can receive any one of these stamps or punches for free with a $50.00 order now until March 31, 2009.

To place an order, click here or email me.

Borders & Punches Video

I have been experimenting with the corner and border punches introduced by stamping up in the Occasions Mini Catalog with mixed results.

Stampin' Up!  released this video that shows all of the advantages and how to use the corner and border punches together.

Find more videos like this on Stampin' Up!

Let me know if you have any questions.   Many more projects to come when I return from Minnesota!