Laughter

Good morning and happy Monday! It's time for a fun challenge over at The Pink Elephant, TPE 164: Use Pattern Paper.

My card was also inspired by The Shabby Tea Room #129: Summer Cottage, with this gorgeous photo inspiration! The colors I used were Regal Rose, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake & White...love the pop of pink...a great chance to use some of my paper stash!

The sketch, RS#27, over at Retro Sketches was a goodie this week, too! This awesome sketch allowed me to use those fun flags and label die cut, along with some ribbon, button, and stick pins.

I also submitted this card to a new challenge, Simple Salutations: Anything Goes over at MFP Speedy Tv. Check it out! Thanks for stopping by the stage!

All Stampin' Up! Stamps: Word Play, Elements of Style Ink: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake Paper: Regal Rose, Whisper White CS, assorted DSP Other: Big Shot, Labels die, square punch, Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding, Jumbo Button, twine, stick pins (non-SU), sewing machine (non-SU) Pin It

Curtain Call Color Challenge: {ACT 45}

A new Curtain Call Color Challenge will post every Sunday morning and will remain at the top of the blog page until Friday night when it closes. Please scroll down to view updates through the week:)



Here's a gorgeous inspiration color scheme for you from bloesemblogs.com. Grab your Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, Concord Crush & Whisper White and let the inspiration flow:)

To participate in the Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 45...

1. Create a papercrafted (card, scrapbook page, or 3D) project using these colors or similar shades.
2. Post it on your blog or other public gallery (Splitcoaststampers, Paper Craft Planet, Stampin' Addicts, etc.) using the keywords Curtain Call 45 and make sure to include a link back here to the challenge.
3. Enter your name and the direct link to your project in the Mr. Linky box below.

Please note the deadline will be Friday night. You have until Friday, September 3rd before midnight (CST) to enter your Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 45 project.

Join us for the Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 45 and you could be one of the next Show Stoppers! We have two awards up for grabs plus a giveaway (details below)! Those chosen as "The Lead" and "Top 5" will receive an award to post on their blog(s) and share the exciting news!





Congratulations



I inked up the edges of the card base and the image panel by applying ink directly from the pad and a little Dazzling Diamonds glitter was added to the flower centers with a 2-Way Glue Pen. Gotta love a little sparkle!





Stamps: Elements of Style, Whimsical Wishes
Paper: Concord Crush, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, Whisper White CS, Greenhouse Gala DSP
Ink: Concord Crush
Other: 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Concord Crush Poly-Twill ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch, Neutrals Designer Buttons, Linen Thread

The Curtain Call Crew has samples to show you today, too, so make sure you stop by to see:

Amy White at Devlinwhite Designs
Andrea Roose at Andrea's Scrap- und Stampel Blog
Iwona Palamountain (Chupa) at Random Acts of Creativity
Julie Smith at Paper and Such
Lea Lawson at Lea's Cupcakes & Sunshine
Marisa Ritzen at Rosemary Reflections
Melissa Hubert at My Paper Obsession
Shelley Germann at Stampin' Garden
Sue Kohler at My Inner Reflection 
and our fabulous Guest Designer for August...Teresa Kline at Enjoy the VA Sunshine.

...then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 45 creation using Mr. Linky back here at Stacey's Stamping Stage.

It's so hard to believe that this crew has been working their magic for six months already! Thanks, girls, for all of your contribution to the Curtain Call and for inspiring us all each and every week!

Elements of Style Swap

I used Karen's fantastic sketch #74 over at the sweetest thing for the layout of my swap card.



The swap called for new products from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog. I chose to use some of the new Cherry Cobbler textured DSP & ink along with some yummy Newsprint DSP. The stamp set, Elements of Style and the Square Lattice Impressions Folder are currently available in the Summer Mini Catalog, but are carrying over in the new catty...yay!



Thanks for stopping by!



Stamps: Elements of Style
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie CS, Newsprint DSP
Ink: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie
Other: Big Shot, Lattice Square Impressions Folder, Vintage Brads, Mat Pack & Paper Piercing Tool, 1 1/2" Basic Black Striped Grosgrain

Life is a matter of moments

Can't wait to get my Wild Wasabi ink pad and marker...had to improvise and use the Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker to coordinate with my strip of scalloped Wild Wasabi textured cardstock and Certainly Celery Satin ribbon trim:)



I found this fun sketch challenge at Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge and paired it up with Rachel's Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #62.



Aren't these cupcakes yummy? I love the splash of pink! Now, if I could just taste one....mmmmm!





Stamps: Elements of Style
Paper: Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink Wild Wasabi, Whisper White CS, Razzleberry Lemonade & Tea Party DSP
Ink: Old Olive & Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Markers
Other: Certainly Celery Satin ribbon, Scallop Oval & Scallop Edge Punches, Pretty in Pink Corduroy Buttons, Linen Thread, rhinestones

Have a great week, folks!

Teacher Appreciation Gift Set

Did you know that it's Teacher Appreciation Week? Our principal treated us to a fabulous lunch today...chicken salad, rolls, veggies/dip, crackers, chips, cookies, brownies...YUMMO!!! Thanks, Anita!

To show my appreciation as well, I made a gift set for my kiddos' teachers....nothing like waiting until the last minute! I'm pleased with the result...clean & simple was my motto for these:)

Each gift set includes two cards of each style below. Here's a thank you card...



a birthday card...



and an all occasion card.



Here's the trio stacked together...



How darling is this fancy favor filled with Hershey's Nuggets & Kisses?



All of the above were placed inside of a mini lunch tin and topped off with a mini card/tag.



Here's the mini card/tag all by itself.



Hope you liked my project using two fabulous stamp sets from the new Summer Mini Catalog, Elements of Style & Watercolor Trio! Feel free to share your teacher gift ideas by leaving a comment and/or link to your project so I can check it out:)
TGIF tomorrow!!!



Stamps: Elements of Style, Watercolor Trio
Paper: Hawaiian Shores, Aqua Mist, Rich Avocado CS & Green Bouquet (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Hawaiian Shores & Rich Avocado (Papertrey Ink)
Other: Hawaiian Shores Grosgrain, Aqua Mist & Rich Avocado Twill (Papertrey Ink)

Curtain Call Color Challenge {ACT 26} & GIVEAWAY

This posting will remain at the top of my blog page until Friday night. Please scroll down to view newer posts.



I found this inspiration room photo called Yellow at Table Tonic, and I knew it would stir some creativity with it's chic & clean look. I've always loved the color yellow and I'm drawn to using it in many of my color combos! In fact, yellow was my very favorite color when I was a little girl...my bedroom was decorated in yellow Holly Hobby (yes, back in the 70's). Anyway, back to the challenge...the colors of choice are Whisper White, Basic Gray, Going Gray & Crushed Curry.

To participate in the Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 26...

1. Create a papercrafted (card, scrapbook page, or 3D) project using these colors or similar shades.
2. Post it on your blog or other public gallery (Splitcoaststampers, Paper Craft Planet, Stampin' Addicts, etc.) using the keywords Curtain Call 26 and make sure to include a link back here to the challenge.
3. Enter your name and the direct link to your project in the Mr. Linky box below.

Please note the new deadline will be Friday night: You have until Friday, April 23rd before midnight (CST) to enter your Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 26 project.

Join us for the Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 26 and you could be one of the next Show Stoppers! We have two awards up for grabs plus a giveaway (details below)! Those chosen as "The Lead" and "Top 5" will receive an award to post on their blog(s) and share the exciting news!





Chic "On the Go" Giveaway



This little bundle of "on the go" items will be sent to a randomly chosen Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 26. There is a coordinating 5 X 7 Journal, a set of 12 mini notecards, and a package of facial tissues in this little chic "on the go" giveaway...a perfect trio to keep in the car or in your totebag.


Elements of Style Sneak Peek



The Summer Mini Catalog will soon be available (May 1st), so I thought I'd give you another little sneak peek. The sentiment and flourish image that are both stamped on the designer paper are from the Elements of Style stamp set. The borders are not punched ones, which you might think...they are pieces that were trimmed from the top of a Fancy Favor XL Bigz die cut.





Stamps: Elements of Style
Paper: Crushed Curry, Going Gray, Basic Gray CS, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Basic Gray
Other: Pretties Kit, Big Shot, Fancy Favor XL Bigz Die



The Curtain Call Crew has samples to show you today, so make sure you stop by to see:

Amy White at Devlinwhite Designs
Andrea Roose at Andrea's Scrap- und Stampel Blog
Iwona Palamountain (Chupa) at Random Acts of Creativity
Julie Smith at Paper and Such
Lea Lawson at Lea's Cupcakes & Sunshine
Marisa Ritzen at Rosemary Reflections
Melissa Hubert at My Paper Obsession
Shelley Germann at Stampin' Garden
Sue Kohler at My Inner Reflection

...then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Challenge: Act 26 creation using Mr. Linky back here at Stacey's Stamping Stage.

Moments

How gorgeous is this flourish image with the Hummingbird? This new stamp set called Elements of Style is out of the Summer Mini Catalog which will be available to customers on May 1st! The flourish image was inked up in Barely Banana and then rolled in Sahara Sand...bye-bye Barely Banana (retiring this summer), but hello Crumb Cake which is a new kraft color that will be offered this summer in the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog...woohoo!



I thought this was the perfect stamp set to showcase in the Shabby Tea Room's Embrace White Challenge #4...vintage style is difficult for me, but I'm working on it. I typically love eye-popping color and clean lines and I am trying to grow in my creativity:)



The Bonus Sketch to go along with Laura's #49 over at 2 Sketches 4 You this week was just right for this mostly white display.



The pretties flowers were stacked together over the bow with a half-backed pearl from the Pretties Kit as the flower center....gotta love pretties! Pretties with the Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper were made for each other, I think:)



Enjoy your day, folks! Go get crafty...



Stamps: Elements of Style
Paper: White Naturals, Whisper White, Kraft CS, Bella Bleu DSP
Ink: Barely Banana, Sahara Sand
Other: Kraft Taffeta Ribbon, Pretties Kit, Corner Rounder, other punch (non-SU)