BIRD ADOBE & COLOR DOWN THE LINES BLOG HOP

I am happy to join the Color Down the Lines Blog Hop this week.  Thank you for hopping over from JONI'S BLOG . Robbie at Inkedx2 organizes the blog hop, and although I don't always get a card done, she and the other demonstrators are happy to share their ideas and projects to inspire so many.  SO if I don't get a project done, be sure and hop over to Robbie's blog EVERY WEDNESDAY  and check out the color combos.

The next stop on the blog hop is SANDY from Ice Mountain Designs.

The color combo this week is Crumb Cake, Riding Hood Red, and Not Quite Navy. Some gals may be using Crumb Cake, Garden Green  and Cajun Craze.

I love when you open the card that the element of surprise is the long post that the Bird Adobe is sitting on.

Stamp Set- Fabulous Phrases

Ink- Soft Suede

Card Stock- Crumb Cake, Riding Hood Red (retiring), Not Quite Navy (retiring)

DSP Neutrals Pattern Paper

And More- Bird Punch, Boho Blossom, Scallop Edge Punch, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Lattice Embossing Folder, Cupcake Punch (clouds), Pearls

NEXT STOP ON THE HOP IS SANDY from ICE MOUNTAIN DESIGNS. CLICK TO VIEW!

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INSPIRING SUNFLOWER

 

Who said you had to use the whole background stamp? I saw a couple of cards this week end that inspired this card. Donna at Butternut Sage and the Paper Player's Challenge of 1 layer from last week.  I cut a 2 1/2" square out of a scratch piece of paper and placed it on the Whisper White Card Stock, then inked up my Sunflower Stamp while it was laying on my table. Turn your pattern piece and white cardstock upside down and press it down on the stamp- where the hole is to transfer the ink to the card stock.

 

Stamp Sets:  Sunflower, Loving Thoughts

Ink:  Summer Starfruit, Stazon Black

Card Stock: Basic Black, Summer Starfruit, Whisper White

And More: Corner Rounder, Black Neutral Button, 1/8" Basic Black Ribbon

BYE-BYE SCALLOP ENVELOPE

One of the products that is on the retired list is the Scallop Envelope Big Shot Die 113462. I used it on today's card as a tissue holder. It is part of the Get Well Package that will help to bring a smile on someone's face while they are under the weather.

BE SURE AND CHECK THE RETIRING ACCESSORY LIST & STAMP SET LIST.

 

We will also be saying good bye to the DSP from the Spring Mini Catalog- Tea for Two and the Ribbon Roses the end of May.  Definately another reason to cry Bye Bye.

 

Here is the Get Well Package items, ready to be put in a basket.

 

 

 

 

The Tissues are covered with DSP and then I made a Belly Band that slips off and on.

RETIRING LISTS FROM STAMPIN' UP'S! 2012/13 ANNUAL CATALOG

It's that time again!  Where did the year go?  Some of my favorites and maybe yours, will be retiring from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog... you know what that means?  You better order it before they run out OR start getting excited about a NEW Annual Catalog that goes live the first week in June.

There are several colors that will no longer be in the new catty, so if you need paper, or reinkers to coordinate with your supply, now is the time to get them. 

View the Stamp list.
View the Accessory list.

TAKE A SIP NOTE CARDS & FLOWER TOTE

 

 

 I watched a video by Tanya Bell- No Cut No Stick Treat Holder, and I followed her instructions to make one the size I needed.  I wanted to put some 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" personal notecards & envelopes in.
The wheel Take a Sip complimented the Tea Time Trinkets- especially the tea cup that I have added to the front of the Flower Tote.

 

You may recognize the flower on the front- I used the Ornament Punch with the DSP Tea for Two. Here is the video to see how I made the flower- it's one of my favorite designs.

 

This purse was made a few years ago using the Ornament Punch and Beau Chateau DSP (retired).

 

 

 

 

Take a Sip Wheel is a line art image that I colored in with Stampin' Markers. The envelopes were cut down from my stock of Very Vanilla Envies, and then a piece of DSP on the flap.  If you want to have your own personalized stamps, you can order them from me or your demonstrator. The two shown here both have my initial "L" and one says " stamp it before it moves" and the other says " www.ladeedahday.blogspot.com". What would your's say?......................   If I still have your attention, leave me a comment and give me your tag line!

 

Have a La Dee Dah Day!

GET WELL & CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

 

Who wouldn't love a can of Chicken Noodle Soup in their "Get Well" package? I hope you aren't tired of the DSP Tea for Two.  It is only available until the end of May, and I will miss it!  But I am anxiously awaiting the new Annual Catalog the first of June!

 

Here's the Ingredients for the Soup Can!

 

Stamp Set- Perfectly Penned

Ink- Soft Suede

Card Stock- Very Vanilla, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, So Saffron, Basic Black

Punches- Decorative Label, Boho Blossom, Bitty Punch Pack, 1" Circle, 1 3/4" Circle

And More- Linen Thread, Bitty Buttons, Gel Pen, Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon, Stampin' Sponge

SHE SAID YES!

 

 

Love is in the Air! It's getting close to Wedding Season!

 

It's been awhile since I  used embossing powder, so we tried our hand with the White Embossing Powder & the Wedding Dress from the Love & Laughter  Stamp Set at April's Card Class. The sentiment was taken from the Wedding Words Jumbo Wheel. I purchased 2 wheels. One I keep in it's original shape and the other I cut up and make into individual stamps. Love the bling? It's the Rhinestones!

BUTTERFLY & PLEASANT POPPIES

 

I found a card on Pinterest and omitted a few steps to give my card a similar look. The designer was Maureen Merritt from Mama Mo Stamps. I think the Basic Black & Very Vanilla are so striking. I used En Francais Background Stamp and Crumb Cake, then stamped Pleasant Poppies with my Stazon Black over the top.

OWL GIFT CARD PURSE & VIDEO

You probably saw the Sticky Note Purse HERE and I mentioned it can also be a Gift Card Purse. I finished the video and hope it will help you to make one of your own.

 

Purchase Pattern @ Laura's Store- Tab Above or HERE.

Inside Gift Card Holder

 

 

STAMPIN' NEWS!

 

 

April 15-May 30, 2013

Join my La Dee Dah Team and  get an extra $30 for the Starter Kit! That means you will get to choose $155 worth of ANY products you choose for only $99!  with no shipping fees!

Do you have an order ready to go and want some future discounts? Become a demonstrator!

SPRING SAMPLER

 

It's been a looooong time since I used my Peekaboo Big Shot Die. Hidden behind each door is a welcome to spring using the Spring Sampler Stamp Set from the Spring Mini Catalog.  This card was made in the April Class. 

 

TIP: The Photopolymer Stamp Set Designer Typeset was used to spell out S P R I N G.  I layed my clear mount block on the Card Base and lined up the letters to fit one in each of the center of the Honey Comb Embossing Folder.  We used it over and over again during class.

 

 

 

Spring Sampler

Peekaboo Frames

 



AVAILABLE MAY 31- NEW CASES FOR WOOD MOUNT STAMPS

Stampin' Up! will be using cool new cases to package our wood-mount stamps beginning May 31 with the launch of the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog. Empty cases will be available for purchase as well and have a variety of storage uses (loved the marker storage idea in the video). The new cases compliment our clear-mount cases. How fun is that?  Watch the video for some inspiration. Looks like my Stampin' Room can be more organized once I get it cleaned up!

The new Annual Catalog goes LIVE on May 31!

TEA FOR TWO & POLLY'S DRESS

 

I'm Dressin' Up Polly's Dress with the Dress Up Edgelit! The Tea for Two Designer Series Paper has an AWESOME page full of Tea facts and pictures.  I loved paring it with the Dress and Sweater Set and it's on a Hanger from the Hang Up Cute Clips.  Isn't the Tea Pot from the Tea Time Trinkets a nice touch for the theme? 

 

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake

DSP: Tea for Two

And More:  Tea Time Trinkets, Hung Up Cute Clips, Pearls, Dress Up Framelits, Embellishment Artisan Kit, Corner Rounder, Silver Brad

LAST DAY FOR FREE SHIPPING APRIL 8, 2013!

 

SHOP 24/7 ONLINE HERE

does not include expidited shipping.

 

 

 

FROM MY HEART

 

"Your Kindness" is another way to express your thanks and appreciation.  Stampin' Up! has so many wonderful sentiment stamps. Did you know that you can get some of them in other languages too? This set comes in Spanish (ESP), French (FRA) & German (DE).  Oui, Oui! Merci!

 

Stamp Set:  From My Heart, Secret Garden

Ink:  Basic Black, Sahara Sand

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Basic Black

And More:  Embossing Folders- Polka Dot, Argyle, & Striped. Secret Garden Framelits, Neutrals DSP Pattern Paper, Pearls, Window Frames Collection Framelits, Sharpie

 

Tip:  Each layer of Framelits is Embossed using a different Embossing Impression Folder.

 

 

 



FREE SHIPPING, COLOR REFRESH & MORE

• FREE SHIPPING APRIL 6-8, 2013 ON EVERYTHING!

We're excited to let you know that we are offering FREE shipping on EVERYTHING April 6-8 (excluding expedited orders)! That's right. There are no minimums or limits and all order types qualify (customer, demonstrator, workshop, online). Did we mention that the free shipping is on everything.

• COLOR REFRESH FOR 2013 ANNUAL CATALOG

We got some exciting news to share today! 

• WATERCOLOR PENCILS AND CRAYONS DISCONTINUED TWO PRODUCTS

April 3, 2013

Due to unforeseen problems with our supplier for Watercolor Wonder Crayons and Watercolor Pencils, we have decided to discontinue these two products. Watercolor Pencils (item 101879) and Watercolor Wonder Crayons Brights Collection (item 119804),  will no longer be available, effective immediately.

Now for the good news! We still have the remaining collections of the Watercolor Wonder Crayons available to order. The Subtles (item 119802), Neutrals (item 119805), and Regals (item 119803) Collections are only available while supplies last. Get 'em before they're gone!

DINOROAR EXPLOSION BOX

 

 

Are you ready to see an ADORABLE EXPLOSION BOX? Mr. H. turned ONE and his pictures are hiding inside the EXPLOSION BOX. This was made using the Bandstand Simply Scrappin' Kit and some extra sheets of Card Stock and SU! Envelopes for the pockets. There are SOOOOOOOOOO many pages and tags to add pictures, journaling, & keepsakes.  As you scroll through the pictures, you will see a variety of pages using different size envelopes.

 

 

 

The lid is made with an awning and the Buttons on top are held together using Crystal Effects.

The Center of the Box Opened.

 

 

This is the Cupcake tag, pulled out of the first Envie.

The Tag Page.

 

Balloon Page & Inside Tags.

 

Stamp Set:  DinoRoar

Ink:  So Saffron, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Pool Party

Card Stock: Whisper White, So Saffron, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Pool Party

Simply Scrappin' Kit:  Bandstand

And More: Buttons Sizzlits, Cupcake Punch, In Color Brads, Ribbons- assorted, Buttons- Brights, Alphabet Dies, Scallop Circle, Petal Punch

 

 

One more picture of Mr. H: