YOU ROCK! ~ TCP39

If you ever need a challenge...or just a little inspiration to get you in the stamping mood, go check out Leigh O'Brien's TCP Tuesday Challenge on her Sunflower Studio blog. This week's sketch, TCP39, was a super fun square layout with an offset image, rounded corners, and scalloped edges.





Stamps: You Rock
Paper: Sahara Sand & Pink Pirouette
Ink: Bravo Burgandy Craft
Other: Parisian Summer DSP, Scallop Edge Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Happy For You...KWerner CI #36

This card was inspired by KWerner Design Color Inspiration #36. Kristina has fantastically simple style with a contemporary flair that I love and aspire to. I didn't realize how closely the Organic Outline image matched the pin cushion until I uploaded the photo.





Stamps: Organic Outlines
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Rose Red & Whisper White CS
Ink: Versamark, Rose Red Classic
Other: Crafters Tool Kit, Clear EP, Heat Tool, Old Olive 5/8 Grosgrain

An Unforgettable Friend in Muirfield ~ SC209

Haven't had this darling stamp set out in awhile! Isn't this little elephant just so lovable? This card was submitted for the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge #209.





Stamps: Happy Heart Day
Paper: Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss & Very Vanilla CS, Muirfield DSP
Ink: Old Olive, Pacific Point & Regal Rose Classic
Other: Blender Pen, Crafters Tool Kit, Ice Rhinestone Brads, Baja Breeze Double Stitched Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Just Buzzin' By to Say...Thank You ~ MOJO67

Can you believe it? I had time to make another card in the same day! I'm loving vacation and my new stamps...especially this darling Just Buzzin' By set with the cute little honey bees. I am submitting this card for the Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge #67 on Julee Tilman's blog, Poetic Artistry.



Stamps: Just Buzzin' By, All Holidays
Paper: Tangerine Tango, So Saffron & Whisper White CS, Haiku DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive Classic, So Saffron & More Mustard Stampin' Write Markers
Other: More Mustard 1/4 Grosgrain, Stampin' Dimensionals

Lovey Dovey ~ SCS CC 199

Whew! Finally, some time to stamp for FUN! I don't even know how long it's been since I stamped "just for me!" Here is a card that I submitted for the Splitcoaststampers Color Challenge #19. I used one of my new Spring/Summer Sneak Peek stamp sets for this one! Can't wait to get my hands on that new catty:)



Stamps: A Little Somethin'
Paper: So Saffron, Bravo Burgandy, Sage Shadow CS, Parisian Summer DSP
Ink: Bravo Burgandy Craft
Other: So Saffron Polytwill, Crafters Tool Kit, Fire Square Rhinestone brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

Jewelry Color Inspiration #17

Anyone who knows me also knows that have an obsession for stamping and for JEWELRY! I enjoy participating in other stamping challenges and want to share the fun by offering my own weekly Jewelry Color Inspiration Challenge. The challenge will be posted each Sunday and will include a jewelry photo along with the link to the website where I found it.

If you want to play along, simply make a paper project (card, scrapbook page, or 3D item) that includes the colors indicated with the jewelry piece. (If you don't have the exact colors, just use ones that are similar:) Then, submit your creation to me by posting a comment by Saturday, Jan. 3rd at 11:59 P.M. and including the link to your project. You may also wish to post your photo at Splitcoaststampers.com using the keyword JCI.

Those of you who participate in the challenge will receive recognition the following Sunday...so what are you waiting for...join the fun! I can't wait to see what you come up with!

This week, I wanted to find a piece of jewelry with colors from the Love You Much bundle. The bundle is such a fantastic value with the combination of the exclusive stamp set, coordinating designer paper and the heart punch!

These unique artisan earrings were found at Jeweled Elegance by designer Heather Pierce. These beautiful handcrafted artisan earrings feature unique materials including lovely handmade papers, Japanese paper (washi and origami), felt, acrylic (artist grade shrink plastic), and polymer clay. Aren't they fantastic?





I have a Shoebox Swap with some fellow demonstrators later this week and thought this would be a great card to share with the swappers. Here's my take on the color inspiration this week (note: a hint of Close to Cocoa in the DSP):



Stamps: Love You Much
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette & Very Vanilla CS, Candy Lane DSP
Ink: Riding Hood Red Classic
Other: Silver Brads, Crafters Tool Kit, Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain

Jewelry Color Inspiration #16 Submissions

Anyone who knows me also knows that have an obsession for stamping and for JEWELRY! I enjoy participating in other stamping challenges and want to share the fun by offering my own weekly Jewelry Color Inspiration Challenge. The Jewelry Color Inspiration Challenge #16 was posted last Sunday and included a jewelry photo along with the link to the website where I found it.

This fun pendant was found at Combustion Glassworks etsy shop. The artist welcomes you to her little "Heaven Made of Glass" Combustion Glassworks blog where she describes her artwork as "out of the box."







Stamps: Fun & Fast Notes
Paper: Always Artichoke textured, Old Olive & Green Galore CS, Old Olive Patterned Prints
Ink: Very Vanilla Craft, Always Artichoke Classic
Other: Crafters Tool Kit, 1/16 & 1/8 Hole Punches, Always Artichoke 1/4 Grosgrain, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks Becky, Jessica & Julie for participating during the busiest week of the year!

Becky



Jessica



Julie

Jewelry Color Inspiration #16

This fun pendant was found at Combustion Glassworks etsy shop. The artist welcomes you to her little Heaven Made of Glass blog where she describes her artwork as "out of the box."





I can't believe Christmas is just four days away...(sigh.) Well, this may be the last Christmas card I make for awhile and I thought this color combo lended itself nicely to create a fun Christmas card. I got the idea of the little hole punches from my upline, Julie, who used this technique on a giraffe image. It is such a clever use of the hole punches, so I had to try it for myself and let a little green galore shine through!



Stamps: Fun & Fast Notes
Paper: Always Artichoke textured, Old Olive & Green Galore CS, Old Olive Patterned Prints
Ink: Very Vanilla Craft, Always Artichoke Classic
Other: Crafters Tool Kit, 1/16 & 1/8 Hole Punches, Always Artichoke 1/4 Grosgrain, Stampin' Dimensionals

Jewelry Color Inspiration #15 Submissions

Anyone who knows me also knows that have an obsession for stamping and for JEWELRY! I enjoy participating in other stamping challenges and want to share the fun by offering my own weekly Jewelry Color Inspiration Challenge. The challenge was posted last Sunday and included a jewelry photo along with the link to the website where I found it.

I found this beautiful pair of beaded earrings at BrokenTepeeDesigns. This western Montana jewelry designer gets her inspiration from the stunning scenery outside her own windows. She combines unusual beads and stunning colors to make special and unique jewelry pieces. Go check out her etsy shop and see many other stunning pieces!





Here's my last minute attempt at this unique color combination:



Stamps: True Friend, Boho Blooms BG
Paper: Bravo Burgandy, Lovely Lilac, Pumpkin Pie, Confetti CS
Ink: Bravo Burgandy Craft
Other: Ice Circle Rhinestone Brads, Crafters Tool Kit, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks ladies, for submitting some awesome cards this week for Jewelry Color Inspiration #15! They are all fantastic!

Snappy Stamper



Julie



Becky



Tara



Jessica

LOVE YOU MUCH PROMOTION

Stampin' Up! has announced another fabulous promotion that will take place December 23rd - January 31st. The Love You Much promotion starts on the same day that the FREE shipping/handling promotion (all orders over $70) ends so on that one day only (December 23) you can combine the two specials! When you purchase the Love You Much bundle in December, you will get to come to a FREE Valentine Treats camp in January...visit my website for the date/time.





To place your order for the Love You Much bundle and any other Stampin' Up! products, e-mail me at slschaf771@aol.com or visit my website at http://staceyschafer.stampinup.net and click Shop Now!

Jewelry Color Inspiration #15

Anyone who knows me also knows that have an obsession for stamping and for JEWELRY! I enjoy participating in other stamping challenges and want to share the fun by offering my own weekly Jewelry Color Inspiration Challenge. The challenge will be posted each Sunday and will include a jewelry photo along with the link to the website where I found it.

If you want to play along, simply make a paper project (card, scrapbook page, or 3D item) that includes the colors indicated with the jewelry piece. (If you don't have the exact colors, just use ones that are similar:) Then, submit your creation to me by posting a comment by Saturday, Dec. 13th at 11:59 P.M. and including the link to your project. You may also wish to post your photo at Splitcoaststampers.com using the keyword JCI.

Those of you who participate in the challenge will receive recognition the following Sunday...so what are you waiting for...join the fun! I can't wait to see what you come up with!

I found this beautiful pair of beaded earrings at BrokenTepeeDesigns. This western Montana jewelry designer gets her inspiration from the stunning scenery outside her own windows. She combines unusual beads and stunning colors to make special and unique jewelry pieces. Go check out her etsy shop and see many other stunning pieces!

Jewelry Color Inspiration #14 Submissions

Anyone who knows me also knows that have an obsession for stamping and for JEWELRY! I enjoy participating in other stamping challenges and want to share the fun by offering my own weekly Jewelry Color Inspiration Challenge. The challenge was posted last Sunday and included a jewelry photo along with the link to the website where I found it.

I found this contemporary "Deco Bracelet" at Artful Home.com. The designer, LuLu Smith describes herself as "a colorist who has a passion for jewelry..." Go check out her amazing creations using metals and resin.






The following stampers decided to play along, simply by making a paper project (card, scrapbook page, or 3D item) that included the colors indicated (or similar) with the jewelry piece.

Thank you to the following ladies for joining in the fun and creating these beautiful projects! You are an inspiration to me and to all the stamping blog surfers who drop by Stacey's Stampin' Stage:)

Jessica



Donna



Arielle




Julie