A Little Inspiration

You're in my thoughts

As I was using up some pieces today, I came across a piece of So Saffron card stock that I had cut with the Top Note die.  I thought about making a card with it and decided to run it through the Top Note die again to create this shape.

I love this Designer Series Paper, Beyond the Garden from the new Summer Mini.  It's bright.  It's bold.  It's different.  It's kind of crazy but it's also very versatile.

I started with a 5.25 x 5.25 card base of Peach Parfait and layered the DSP with a touch of ribbon.

The image from Fabulous Florets (Summer Mini) was stamped in Pear Pizazz  and the sentiment from Word Play in Cajun Craze.

The, I stamped another flower in Cajun Craze on Peach Parfait, cut it out and glued it to the corner.  Next, I used up some pieces I had nearby for the flower. 

Finally, I used dimensionals to give it just a little bit of extra dimension.

What do you think?  I have you seen the new Summer Mini Catalog?  You can view it here in FLASH or download the .pdf.

Would you like a print copy?  Email me your name and address and I'll send one to you.   (If you already have a relationship with a demo, please contact that person directly.)

Paper: Beyond the Garden DSP (122342), Peach Parfait, So Saffron, Ice Cream Parlor DSP (Sale-a-bration)

Ink: Pear Pizazz, Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze

Stamps: Fabulous Florets (123027), Word Play (120651)

Tools: Top Note Die (113463), Flower Elements

Embellishments: Mistletoe Ribbon (Clearance Rack), Summer Sun Corduroy Button (retired), String (Non-SU)

 

Questions?  Let me know.

Happy Stamping!

Flower Power Notebooks - Summer Mini Sneak Peek

Bright. Bold. Beautiful!

WHOW!!!  Can you believe these colors?

I know you can't really tell from the picture but the Wild Wasabi green and Melon Mambo are embossed!!! Yup - new embossing powder in three great colors!

This sentiment is from sense of time, but the other sentiment is included in the set.

These look like cards, but in fact, they are notebooks. 

I had a bunch of Jr. Legal Pads and brought them to Kinko's to get them cut in half.  They cut them in half, the wrong way!  Rather than tossing them, I thought I'd make a 'double notebook'.  When you open the notebook, there is a notepad on each side.  Kind of handy for the 'to do' and 'to get' lists.

They are approximately 4.25 x 5 when closed so you can get two per sheet of card stock.  

Did I mention I love how bright, bold and beautiful these colors are for summer - LOL - :-D  The paper makes me smile just looking at them.

The paper is available May 1st and coordinates with Wild Wasabi, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight & Tangerine Tango and the new stamp set Fabulous Florets not to mention the three new Embossing Powders - Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi & Melon Mambo!

Paper: Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight, Dusty Durango, Melon Mambo & Marina Mist

DSP: Beyond the Garden - Available MAY 1

Stamps: Fabulous Florets, Inspired by Nature, & Sense of Time

Ink: Wild Wasabi, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Daffodil & Tangerine Tango

Other: 3/8" Taffeta Daffodil Delight ribbon, Decorative Label Punch & Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch

More sneak peeks to come!

Happy Stamping!

Strength & Hope Note Pads

As I'm working on my craft fair items, I thought it would be nice to use some sentiments on these 4x6 Acrylic Frame post-it note holders.  While I won't bore you with pictures of all 2 or 3 dozen frames, I thought I'd show you this preview of Hope & Strength and Four Frames which is available with the Summer Mini Catalog (May 1).

I used Four Frames for the background in Blushing Bride, then punched out Hope with the 1-1/4" Circle punch and a 1-3/8" circle of Blushing Bride.  I layered these on and behind the Designer Label punch. 

For this, I stamped the base image in Pink Pirouette then stamped over the image with Chocolate Chip.  Both images are from Hope & Strength.

The butterflies are from Beautiful Wings embosslits.

Paper: Designer Series Pack - In Color, Blushing Bride & Whisper White

Stamps: Strength & Hope (123660), Four Frames

Ink: Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, & Basic Grey

Tools: 1-1/4" Circle punch (119861) 1-3/8" Circle punch (119860), Designer Label (119862), Decorative Label (120907), Embosslits Beautiful Wings (118138), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402)

Embellishments: Organza Ribbon (114319) & Eyelets (retired)

Non-SU: RSVP Pens, 4x6 Acrylic Frame & Post-it Notes

 

Love

I'm in love with this paper.   I used the new Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper (DSP) with Botanical Gazette DSP (Occasions Mini Catalog) and the colors work together beautifully! 

The butterfly stamp is from the new Hope & Strength set (available May 1 - that seems so far away!) and is in the new Summer Mini Catalog - I received the catalog a few weeks ago and already have my wish list put together!

I added a flower from the Pretties Kit (now Paper Daisies) and a couple of embosslits butterflies.  Lastly, the 3/8" taffeta ribbon and a button from Button Latte (available in the Clearance Rack).

I started this card with the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge, but it just wasn't working for me, so I'll try to use that sketch later this week instead.

 

Supplies:

Paper: Early Espresso Always Artichoke, Paisley Petals & Botanical Gazette (121783)

Ink: Marina Mist

Stamps: Strength & Hope (MDS & Rubber)

Tools: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275), 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 1-3/4" Circle Punch (119850), Embosslits Beautiful Wings (118138)

Embellishments: 3/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon (119965), Basic Pearls (119247), Button Latte (114333), Pretties Kit (119243), kite string (non SU)

Happy Stamping!

 

Just one more...

 

OK, I promise to take a break from bicycles, but I just have to add one more to the mix.  Although it didn't turnout quite like I had planned in my mind.  I really like the flowers on the back of the bike and the blue border on top.

I created this card for the I Want to Ride My Bicycle Challenge in the Moxie Fab World going on until tomorrow night.  I had a vision of bicycles rolling along the hills and this is the final result.

I started with Whisper White and layered Daffodil Delight, Certainly Celery (textured with Flourishes texture plate) & Bella Bleu DSP.

Then, I stamped the bikes in Early Espresso and colored the bikes in Baja Blue, Pink Pirouette, Daffodil Delight, River Rock, Early Espresso & Crumb Cake.

Then, I punched out flowers with the Trio Flower Punch in Daffodil Delight and used the Pink Pirouette marker for each center.

Next I stamped the border in Baja Breeze on Whisper White and layered that on Baja Breeze card stock.

Next step, carefully cut out the bike (those paper snips sure came in handy).

Finally, I added the butterflies (Beautiful Wings Embosslits) and banner.  But something was missing so I also added flowers from the Country Morning (Hostess Level 1) set.

So, if you are looking for a little inspiration, head on over to the Moxie Fab World and check out the entries.  They are impressive!

Last chance to win!  Be sure to leave a comment here for a chance to win the stamp set, Pedaling Past for yourself. 

Supplies:

Paper: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight, & Bella Bleu DSP

Ink: Early Espresso, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Crumb Cake, River Rock, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi, & Rich Razzleberry

Stamps: Pedaling Past & Message for Mom

BigShot: Flourishes Texture Plate & Embosslits Beautiful Wings

Punches: Word Window, Modern Label & Flower Trio

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Stamping!

Bicycle Note Cards

I'm on a bicycle kick and just love these super simple note cards using Pedaling Past stamp set for my Etsy Shop update.

I made three 3x3 cards using Early Espresso and Baja Breeze ink the Word Window Punch and a brad.

So simple, so easy.

Because I love them, because it's Friday, because I have reached my first year blogging and because I ordered an extra, I'm giving away a Clear Mount Pedaling Past Stamp Set.

Just leave a comment here (between now and Sunday at 11:59 pm) - any comment is fine, but if you need a topic, how about your favorite summer activity?  I'll pick a winner on Monday.

• I love sipping a cool drink on the deck with my friends & family as the sun goes down and the heat of the day eases off.  How about you?

Bicycle Along (PPA48)

It's Thursday which means it's time for a new Pals Paper Arts Challenge (PPA48).  This week is a sketch challenge (my favorite).  And the MOXIE FAB Challenge  I Want to Ride My Bicycle Challenge in the Moxie Fab World is going on through June 28.  Head on over with your bicycle creations for a chance to win and for some great inspiration.

I tried to go more masculine with my card but couldn't resist adding some balloon hearts - LOL!

• I started with a Whisper White Background and embossed the paper with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder

• Then, I added Marina Mist & Daffodil Delight (rounding the corners on the Marina Mist).

• Next layer, a band of the coordinating stamp in Early Espresso on Whisper White.

• Finally, I stamped the bicycle in Early Espresso and watercolored a little Crumb Cake under the bike and colored the image with markers.

• Last touch, a little linen thread and three Riding Hood Red Hearts trailing along. 

I think it could use a sentiment...might have to see what I have in the cupboard.

Supplies:

Paper: Whisper White, Marina Mist, Early Espresso, & Daffodil Delight

Ink: Early Espresso, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, River Rock & CrumbStamps: Pedaling Past

Other: Square Lattice Embossing Folder, small heart punch & silver eyelets

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy stamping!

Introducing Fast & Fabulous - MOJO143

Have I mentioned that I am in love with the new 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog?  There are so many scrumptious new stamps, papers, and of course - Colors!

I started with the MOJO Monday Sketch Challenge (MOJO143) (taking the liberty of lengthening the panels) and two wonderful NEW COLORS: Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso along with a good standby - Vanilla.

• NEW Hostess Level 2 Stamps Set - Fast and Fabulous is a two-step stamp set that can be used together or separately.  I used both the petals and the outline for the panels and just the outline for the sentiment background
• The panel is in vanilla and gives texture with the Lattice Square Embossing Folder (Summer Mini Catalog)
• The sentiment is from the Tiny Tags set (Summer Mini Catalog)

And, a little touch inside...

All of these NEW products are available JULY 1st or in the Summer Mini Catalog until August 31st.

Supplies:

Paper: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler & Vanilla

Ink: Early Espresso & Cherry Cobbler

Stamps: Fast & Fabulous & Tiny Tags

Punches: Scallop Circle, Jewelry Tag, 1 1/2" & 1/4" Circle Punches

Other: Square Lattice Embossing Folder (BigShot)

Thanks for stopping by!  To place an order, click here.

Introducing Greenhouse Gala

Finally, a chance to play with my new 'toys'.  With so many nephews, I'm always thrilled to find new boy stamps for all the birthday cards I make every year.  This card features:

• NEW Pedaling Past Stamp Set in the Summer Mini Catalog

• NEW Sizzix Clearlits Scallop Rectangle from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog - Available JULY 1st

• NEW Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper (DSP).  I love that this paper is both feminine and masculine - you'll see more of the feminine side of this paper soon!

• NEW Daffodil Delight

• NEW Tangerine Tango (returning from last year's In-Color to the new Brights Collection)

• NEW Markers - Perfect for coloring images and I have finally added them to my collection of tools.

Supplies:

Paper: Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight & Greenhouse Gala DSP

Stamps: Pedaling Past

Ink: JetBlack StazOn, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Early Espresso & Crumb Cake

Other: Circut & Brads (stash)

Thanks for stopping by - be sure to check out the Summer Mini Catalog for some fun new stamps sets and put your 'wish list' together for the new catalog items available JULY 1st!

Pedal In While You Can (MOJO142) - Preview

I love, love, love, this set and I'm so glad I bought it while I still could. (It's not in the new IBC so order it from the Summer Mini Catalog now, while you still can).  

I put this together for MOJO Monday (MOJO142) Sketch Challenge and the I Want to Ride My Bicycle Challenge in the Moxie Fab World using some of my new goodies - can you spot them?!?!

• I'll give you a hint -
• • the textured background
  • that beautiful cajun craze card stock
  • I love that yellow
  • Don't forget the image behind the button
  • What about that ink?
• I'm absolutely in love with the new catalog and all of the wonderful paper choices soon to be available.
• If you've been thinking about booking a workshop, now is the time!  The hostess sets are gorgeous and the new stamps, papers, & embellishments are incredible.

My nephew is in town so I'll have to be patient a bit longer, but there will be more soon to come!

Supplies:

Paper: Crumb Cake (aka Kraft), Cajun Craze, Baja Breeze & Vanilla

Ink: Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Baja Breeze & Early Espresso

Stamps: Pedaling Past (Summer Mini - available through June 30) & Introducing Artistic Etchings

BigShot: Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder

Punches: Crop-a-dile, 1 3/4" Circle 1" Circle, Scallop Trim Border

Other: Eyelets, Button (stash) & Linen Thread