FLOWER BOX CARD

CAN YOU CASE IT?  This week is the In Colors 2012-2014 Challenge.  I chose to run the whole color line!  Gumball Green, Primrose Petal, Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse & Raspberry Ripple. If you are new to Stampin' Up! & their color line here's the scoop.....

Every year there is 5 colors chosen that will have a 2 year run.  They come in Ink, Refills, Cardstock, Ribbon, Buttons (or accessory) & Markers. So each year there are 10 total In Colors.  One set of 5 is discontinued each year while the other set continues with a new run of colors.  The colors used in today's card will be replaced June 1, 2014.  If you LOVE Gumball Green like I do, you will want to stock up before the supply runs out.  

The box card flattens and easily slips into the standard envelope.

On the back, I add a white piece of cardstock so you can include a little note for the receiver. 

A Fitting Occasion Stamp Set

Stamps:  A Fitting Occasion

Ink:  Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit

Cardstock:  Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals, Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse, Whisper White, Window Sheets, In Color Pattern DS Paper

And More:  Gumball Green Ribbon, Curly Label Punch, Modern Label Punch, Circle punches, Pansy Punch, Bird Builder Punch, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Envelope Liner Framelit

BETSY'S BLOSSOMS

It's getting down to the final days to order free items from the SAB catalog.  March 31, midnight (Mountain time) it's time to say adios until next year's Sale-a-bration.  Just a reminder- for every $50 in product you purchase, you get to pick an item from the  SAB catalog.

If you don't have a demonstrator, I would be happy to fill that spot.  You can place an online order 24/7 HERE.

The card has Sweet Sorbet DSP- I (heart) the dancing polka dots! Betsy's Blossoms Stamp Set complimented the spring tones. I ran across a card my friend Gale had made for me and it gave me the idea to use her sketch layout. If you ever get "stuck" for a card sketch, flip through your faves and to be re-inspired!

Stamp Sets:  Betsy's Blossoms, Banner Greetings

Ink:  Pool Party, Summer Starfruit, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, DSP- Sweet Sorbet (SAB)

And More:  Pool Party Seam Binding, Rhinestones

WILDFLOWER MEADOW SYMPATHY

A card to celebrate someone's life and passing.  I liked like the flow of the hummingbird and flowers in the Background Stamp Wildflower Meadow.  I decided to layer the sentiment Memories and add another hummingbird to the tag.  A few Pearls here and there were to add some additional elegance to the card- a precious gem for someone precious to remember.  

Stamp Set:  Wildflower Meadow, Loving Thoughts

Ink:  Basic Black

Card Stock:  Sahara Sand, Basic Black, DSP- Sweet Sorbet (SAB)

And More:  White Organza Ribbon, Pearls, Punches- Decorative Label, Curly Label, Modern Label, Word Window 

SPRING SHOWERS

We are getting spring fever!  We are looking forward to the blooming of flowers and trees, but first comes the showers... right?  Sometimes I get stuck on making standard card sizes, so I took this opportunity to make a Scallop Circle Card. The Stamp Set Beautiful Occasions has this cute rain boot and sentiment.  I paired it with the DSP Sweet Sorbet that will only be available 1 more week through Sale A Bration.  With your $50 product order, you can have Sweet Sorbet for FREE.

I am honored to be asked to join the Design Team at CAN YOU CASE IT (CYCI).  Do you need some ideas or want to join in the challenges?  Stop by meet the Design Team and see the cards for inspiration and add your entry to play along.

Stamp Set:  Bootiful Occasions
Ink:  Black Stazon
Card Stock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Pool Party,  DSP- Sweet Sorbet
And More:  Oval Framelits, Circle Framelits, Pearls (colored black with a sharpie marker) Itty Bitty Punch pack (flowers), Bird Builder Punch (leaves), Decorative Dots EF (SAB item), Chalk Marker

IMAGINE LIFE

Have you used our Aqua Painter & Re-inkers to make splatters? It's a fun technique to add to your card. Place a few drops of reinker on a piece of cellophane.  Dip your wet tip Aqua Painter in the ink drops.  Tap the Aqua Painter against your finger over your paper to splatter little drops. Test it on scratch paper to get the technique down. This card features paper from the Sale a Bration Brochure- Sweet Sorbet. Just a reminder that SAB ends March 31. Spend $50 in product and pick out a SAB item for free.

Stamp Set:  Really Good Greetings

Ink:  Stazon Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pool Party

Card Stock:  Whisper White, DSP- Sweet Sorbet (SAB)

And More:  Butterfly Punch, Corner Rounder, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border, Brights Buttons, Aqua Painter, Rhinestone, Chevron EF, Label Collection Framelits

Tip:  I stamped the greeting with Pool Party Ink on Pool Party Cardstock and then punched out the butterfly. 

The idea for this card is from the Annual Catalog.

SUMMER STARFRUIT PURSE

Hello Blog Hoppers!  Today I joined the Color Down the Line weekly hop featuring Summer Starfruit. You may have just come from JONI'S BLOG.  I paired it with Real Red and Marina Mist with Basic Black as my "neutral".  The added challenge was to make something other than a card.  Summer Starfruit is an IN COLOR (2012-2014) and they are part of Stampin' UPs! color line that is available for 2 years.  It will not be available after June 2013.  Now is a great time to stock up on the In Colors Reinkers, Pads, Ribbons, Card Stock, & Pattern Paper.  If you wait until the retired list is posted, it is only available until it runs out.  

You can get the purse pattern  HERE and watch the video on how to make it.  

Card Stock:  Summer Starfruit, Basic Black, Sweet Sorbet (DSP), Patterned Paper- Brights, Subtles, & In Colors

And More:  Spiral Flower Die (129379), Beautiful Wings Embosslits  (118138), Little Leaves Sizzlits (114511), Summer Starfruit Striped Ribbon (132980) 

Please continue on the hop to Liz's BLOG. She loves visitors and comments too!

Robbie
Amanda
Helen
Joni
Laura (you are HERE)
Liz
Sandy

Check out the Paper Pumpkin Special Offer available until March 31! It includes the 5 IN COLOR MARKERS valued at $14.95 for NEW members.




Sign up HERE! If you don't have a demonstrator, I would love to be added as yours when you sign up!

March's Paper Pumpkin

MINNIE FLIP CARD

Yep, another sweet card!  It is also a flip circle card.  You saw Mickey last week and this week Minnie.  Addy's card is throwing kisses and hugs!  When you flip it open you will see MUAH!  That is how Harrison throws kisses, and we are passing that tradition on to Addy.  

The heart is made from Silver Glimmer Paper and colored with a Pink Sharpie Marker.  

Stamp Set:  Banner Blast (SAB)

Ink:  Pink Pirouette

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Pink Pirouette

And More:  Silver Glimmer Paper, Circle Punches, Blushing Bride Chevron Ribbon, Banner Punch, Circle Card Thinlits 133480

Flipped Open

MUAH!

Minnie Crochet Beanie

MICKEY FLIP CARD

This is sooooo stinkin' cute!  The inspiration came from a Mickey Beanie that I made for Harrison. I also made Addy a Minnie Beanie that I will post next week with her card!  

Harrison is always cheering "YAY!" - after singing, playing, eating, just about anything! When you flip the top open I included an i (heart) u. The inside edge is lined with banners from Banner Blast and the Banner Punch from SAB (sale-a-bration)- you can get one free with each $50 purchase.

Stamp Set:  Banner Blast (SAB)

Ink:  Real Red, Daffodil Delight

Card Stock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Red Glimmer

And More:  Circle Card Thinlits Die (133480), Banner Punch, Sweet Buttons Embosslits (121813), Circle Punches

Card Flipped Open

Side View of Folded Card

You can search YouTube for Mickey Beanie videos to learn how to make one. 

Paper Pumpkin Gift Bag

I just received my monthly email from My Paper Pumpkin saying that my March Paper Pumpkin is on it's way..... but I wanted to share with you February's Gift Bag. Isn't it adorable?  I loved these bags and this one is ready to fill up and take this weekend to a get together.  The kit came with 5 bags and all the accessories to doll them up with banners and mini clothes pins!  There are tons of letters to punch out and layer to add a variety of names, greetings, etc.....  I can't wait to see March's surprise in the box that will probably arrive later this week.

Would you like your own "surprise in a box" that arrives monthly?  Subscribe to My Paper Pumpkin!  Read the details HERE.  I would be happy if you list me as your demonstrator- if you don't already have one.

There is an awesome special if you are a new subscriber and sign up before March 31st.  A FREE SET (5) OF IN COLOR MARKERS (US value $14.95 ) The welcome kit comes with a size D Clear Block to use with all the following Paper Pumpkins that will arrive monthly.

It won't be long before the next box arrives... until then- Happy Stampin'!

RUFFLE SCARF WITH LABEL

My sister has gotten me addicted to the ruffle yarn and making these ruffle scarves! I use a crochet hook and can finish a whole skein within 2 hrs.  I added a gift wrap label to get it ready to give as a gift.  It's another great way to use the Scallop Tag Topper Punch.

This scarf is 10 feet long.  I double it and double it again and wrap it around, it makes a beautiful accessory and is functionally warm on our cold Nebraska winter days. 

Different brands of ruffle yarn at the big box and craft stores.  There are lots of videos out there demonstrating how to crochet or knit these scarves- just do a search on YouTube.

Stamp Set: Chalk Talk

Ink:  Rich Razzleberry

Cardstock:  Cherry Cobbler, DSP Regal Prints, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry

And More:  Chalk Talk Framelits, Circle Punches, White Ribbon, Scallop Tag Topper Punch

MY FIRST TRY WITH THE UNDEFINED CARVING KIT

Have you heard or seen the Undefined Carving Kit?  You can design your own stamp and carve it out using the carving tools.  The chicken was drawn with a pencil on the rubber provided in the kit.  I used various punches to make the shapes.  Then carve away!!!!!  

The Paper Piercer made the dots on the chicken's back. I colored the rubber with the Stampin' Markers and then stamped the image on Whisper White. Above is the stamp before I cleaned it off.

Stamp Set:  Undefined Carving Kit Chicken by ME!, Banner Blast (Sale-a-bration)

Ink:  Markers- Old Olive, Calyspo Coral, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Island Indigo

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Old Olive

And More:  Hexigon Thinlit, Banner Punch (Sale-a-bration), Undefined Carving Kit, Whisper White Bakers Twine

Included in the Stamp Carving Kit:

• 2 carving tools
• 3" x 4" rubber
• 3" x 4" foam
• 4 wood blocks (various sizes)
• 1 Island Indigo Stampin' Write Marker
• 3 postcards
• Instruction sheet
• Stamp image templates

Included in the Refill Kit:

• 3" x 4" rubber
• 3" x 4" foam
• 4 wood blocks (various sizes)
• Instruction sheet

Item #	Description	Price
133402	Undefined Stamp Carving Kit	$19.95
134808	Undefined Refill Kit	$9.95
124236	Clear-Mount Cling Foam*	$10.95

*Add a sheet of Clear-Mount Cling Foam to create your own clear-mount stamps. Mounting your stamps on the cling foam allows you to make stamps any size you want, not just what will fit on the blocks in the kit.

SCALLOPED TAG TOPPER

There are a lot of videos and tips using the Tag Topper Punches featured in the Celebrate the Everyday Mini Catalog.  This card is using the Scalloped Tag Topper and the DSP- Sweet Sorbet from the Sale a Bration Catalog.  The DSP was FREE with a $50 purchase. You can view the SAB Brochure HERE. 

Stamp Set:  Hello, Lovely

Ink:  Crisp Canteloupe

Cardstock: Crisp Canteloupe, Whisper White, Pool Party, DSP- Sweet Sorbet

And More:  Pool Party Satin Ribbon, Scallop Tag Topper, Decorative Label, Pearls, Sharpie Black, Boho Blossom Punch