Stampin' Addicts - New Colors Blog Hop Baked Brown Sugar

Welcome to Stampin' Addicts New In Color blog hop!!  This years 2013-2015 in color set is stunning; I love how they coordinate with all of our current colors!!

The previous blog Tanya with Tinkerin In Ink showcased Crushed Curry and made some super projects!!

I am featuring the perfect brown shade we have ever had ... Baked Brown Sugar.  It's a great color for masculine and vintage cards ... and well just about everything!!

My first project uses the stamp set Simply Stars. The core color of course is Baked Brown Sugar which really lends itself to making this a more masculine type card.  I coordinated it with crumb cake and very vanilla, which is perfect for a monochromatic color scheme.

 I decided I wanted to make this mini vintage card or tag .  I sponged Baked Brown Sugar along all of the Very Vanilla pieces to add a nice vintage look.  Sweetly Framed was the stamp set I used which is only available if you are a hostess.

My last project is one I made for my New Catalog open house.  I used the set Perfect Blend as Baked Brown Sugar is the perfect coffee shade as well Coastal Cabana card stock to really make this project pop!  The buttons are made using our awesome new Pressed Clay and button molds!!  That stuff is amazing!

 I hope that you enjoyed the projects I showed!  The next stop on the hop is Rhonda at The Stampin' Bunny who is sharing some fantastic projects using Coastal Cabana!  Happy Stamping!!

Send Me Soaring

One of my favorite sets from the last mini was send me soaring and this was a cute mini card I made. I love how bright and cheery this card is. It's a rather simple card using several layers to create dimension. Happy Stamping!!

Stampin' Addicts Saleabration Blog Hop - One Big Sale-A-Bration CD (My Digital Studio)

Welcome to Stampin' Addicts Sale-a-bration Blog Hop where you will find all kinds of creative ways to use your new Sale-a-bration Stamp Sets, My Digital Studio CD's and fun embellishments! Stop by and let us know what you think about the hop!!

If you are hoping in order you just came from Mickey's site Paper Conversation where she showed off some super cool ideas using the set Language of Friendship ... I'm not a big bird fan but boy were those cute!!

Today I will be sharing some projects I made using the One Big Sale-A-Bration My Digital Studio Cd. I had a lot of fun playing with this set and using all the different things available on this Cd!!

This card is almost all made using only my MDS but I did make into a hybrid card ... I have this thing where I just need dimension!! I created the top layer in MDS by using the set Sprinkled Expressions using the stars and smile saying, then some of the accessories from the Everyday Enchantment pack, (the brad and ribbon). I then printed it out and layered it with some basic black cardstock as well lucky limeade and daffodil delight. Of course it needed a bit of sparkle so I added iridescent ice to all the stars which made them a little darker. The finished card measures 5 x 5 1/2.

Another hybrid card!! For this card I used the set Fresh Vintage and created the image in several shapes and colors .... I love calypso coral with neutral tones!! I printed that out and layered it with basic black cardstock then attached it to a calypso coral base. I added some ruffled ribbon and stamped my saying which I punched and layered using my circle punches. Easy Peasy!! This finished card is the standard size.

This is the last hybrid card I created and I wanted to recreate the door showing off the Home Sweet Home decor element stamp. Of course a door is not complete without those packages that Mr. Brown drops off for us!! I used the set Workshop Words to make the one big box and just some soft suede to make the smaller boxes. This card measures 4 1/4 x 3.

My last project I made a 8 1/2 x 11 scrapbook page. This one was pretty easy just used several "sheets" of Everyday Enchantment DSP and added a few Everyday Enchantment accessories. Popped in a few pictures and bam it's done!!

If you want to see more ideas using this wonderful my digital studio CD just wait until you see the projects Deb has in store for you on her site Heartfelt Inkspiration!! Happy Stamping!!

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Creative Crew - January Catalog Focus

Here is the info on the Holiday Focus if you would like to join us on this challenge:
CCREW112CF, CreativeCrew, SUO or SUM – Catalog Focus: My newest stampset. Use only stamps from a new stampset on a non-traditional card.
Just upload your projects to the splitcoast gallery be sure to use keywords above that are in blue.



My newest stamp set was Elementary Elegance from the Sale a bration catalog that goes live on January 24th, 2012. I really like the elegance of this set and isn't normally one I would get so it was perfect to get for free when I spent $50. This card is a bit smaller measuring 3 1/2 x 4 1/2. I stamped some of the smaller crowns around the cherry cobbler base and added some ribbon and rhinestones. A also punched out half circles in silver glimmer paper to run along the edge. To create the focal point I stamped the large image with versamark and then embossed with the cherry cobbler ep and cut it out. The early espresso piece I used the new label framelits to create it by tracing it to create the label shape I wanted then cutting it out by hand as I just wanted part of the curve. Then just added the hello saying which I punch out and layered to give it dimension and of course the little crown I stamped on glimmer paper. Happy Stamping!!

Simple Pop Up Card

Here is the card I made while doing my pop up tutorial.

It looks prettier in real life and it sparkles a ton!! Happy Stamping!

Stampin' Addicts Occasions Mini Blog Hop - Create a Cupcake

Welcome to another wonderful hop hosted by the demo's from Stampin' Addicts!! We are each featuring different stamp sets and accessories from the New Occasions mini!! Better get a pen and paper ready for all the things you will be adding to your must have list (not like I need any help)!!

If you are following the hop in order then you have just come from Barbara's Creative Stampin' Spot and saw all her wonderful project's using Bring on the Cupcake ... too cute!!

I will be showcasing the stamp set Create A Cupcake, this a great set for birthdays and the build a cupcake punch works perfectly with this set. That's one of my favorite things about Stampin' Up! is all the coordinating product. Anyways on to the projects!!

This is a little 3x3 card. it's a pretty simple card and would look great as a gift tag for those birthday gifts. I used the new pompom trim along one side of the card ... it's a fun dimensional little accent!!

This project was almost straight out of the mini catalog. I changed the rosettes to ribbon instead and added the button. I love how every mini and catalog is jam packed with ideas especially when you need something in a hurry!!

This last project is my favorite!!

It's a fun little pop up stand card!! This was so much fun to make!! I hope to make a tutorial shortly to show you all how to put it together! So keep an eye out for it. This card is 3 1/2x3 1/2 and to open the card you just take off the belly band on the right and when you flip the front of the card to the back you clip the silver clip to keep it standing up.

Hope you enjoyed my projects using Create a Cupcake and I hop you enjoy the rest of the hop. The next stop is Mary's Stamp and Scrap which she will be sharing some fantastic idea's using You're a Gem! Happy Stamping!!

Almost Artisan Project #3

This was my submission under the category I call quick and simple and I thought it was too cute!

To make this card I used Cheers to You. I stamped the wine glasses in gold and then embossed with clear embossing powder and added some iridescent ice ice to make it look like the glasses had some liquid in them. I used the word sparkle from Warm Words and did that with versamark and iridescent ice as well. But my favorite part is the little bow!! The card is smaller and measures like 2 x3. Happy Stamping!

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Sweet Scoops Twist

If you didn't make it to my workshop this last weekend here is one of the cards I showcased! Can you believe I made it with Sweet Scoops?

I took the stamp that is supposed to add texture to the ice cream scoops and made it into a package! The background is sprayed with the log cabin smooch spritz ... I am really beginning to like this stuff!!

I'm going to try to have one more workshop before the new catalog hopefully so make sure to not miss out! Happy Stamping!!

With Sprinkles

This card was the last project I shared on the blog hop using Sweet Scoops. It's the one with the yummy sprinkles!

This card was done with Apricot Appeal and Melon Mambo, it was a surprisingly good color combo! For the ice cream I stamped it in Melon Mambo then cover it with crystal effects and then added a few beads. To give it a little more texture I heat set the crystal effects which you can see in the picture to the left. It looks really cool in person! I also used my stylus along the lines on the ice cream cone to add textured to that as well. I used the scallop border punch along one edge and used the sprinkle stamp on the base and embossed it with white embossing powder. Then topped it off with ribbon. Happy Stamping!!

3x3 Butterfly Tag

I told you I have a thing with butterflies ... so here is the little tag I made to go with the frame!

Too cute huh?! Happy Stamping!!

Mini Easter

Here is another mini card

This one was made with A Good Egg. For the glittery look on the bottom shell I embossed with clear embossing powder and then sprinkled silver glitter while it was still warm. Happy Stamping!

Happy Easter

I don't know about you all but Easter sure creeped up on me! So a little late I'll be sharing the different cards I made for this Easter season over the next few days!

This is a mini card made with the Chocolate Bunny from the mini catalog. We embossed it with clear embossing powder over Chocolate Chip ink. We then sponged Really Rust into the groves to give it a rich chocolate look. The DSP is from Cottage Wall which we used the scallop trim punch on along the edge. The flower is from Vintage Vogue and the Easter saying is from Well Scripted.

Hope you are all enjoying the day with your family! Happy Easter!

Faux Alligator

This last project was also created by Judi, which was inspired by another friend of hers. This is a 3x3 purse holder made using the faux alligator technique. I haven't used this technique since I made the Father's Day briefcase last year.

The scallop circle flips up to open the purse. We used the Sweet Pea Stitched Felt to decorate. It is wide enough to fit 4 3x3 and envelopes inside with room to spare. I'll be back with sharing cards and such that I've created in the post .... I've been trying to get my Artisan projects done so I'm glad I've had these to share these projects in the meantime!! Off to see if I can finish before the deadline!!

Happy Stamping!

Colorful 3x3

The next project was done Kasie and I think it is too cute!

I always forget to put bold colors together and forget how good they look. This would be a great little tag for a birthday gift! Happy Stamping!