Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Sneak Peek ~ Wings of Friendship available tomorrow!



I used the Color Challenge #225 over at Splitcoaststampers with the colors Not Quite Navy, So Saffron & Kraft...this awesome color combo paired with the Monday MOJO sketch #93 gave me just the inspiration I needed for this card today.

The new 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog will debut tomorrow and all of the new products will be available for purchase! This hostess only stamp set is just one of the fabulous new sets that you will notice in the new catty. If you don't live near me, you can still host a new catalog party! I will send you make & take supplies for as many friends you have ordering while you collect orders and reap all of the fantastic hostess benefits...which one choice may be this adorable Wings of Friendship stamp set. You will be able to view the awesome new products and order on my business website by noon tomorrow...so set your alarm!



Stamps: Wings of Friendship
Paper: Kraft, Not Quite Navy, So Saffron, Whisper White CS
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Not Quite Navy, So Saffron
Other: Fire Square Rhinestone Brads, Scallop Edge, Large Oval & Scallop Oval Punches, So Saffron Poly Twill Ribbon


Saturday, June 27, 2009

Jewelry Color Inspiration #43 & GIVEAWAY

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 Saturday, July 4th at 11:59 P.M. using the Mr. Linky box at the end of this posting. You may also wish to post your photo at Splitcoaststampers.com using the keyword JCI.

GIVEAWAY
All of you who participate in the challenge will receive recognition next Sunday...plus I will be giving away a beautiful hostess stamp set, Dear Friend, that includes three floral images and one sentiment. The florals would be great images for watercoloring or heat embossing. So what are you waiting for...join the fun! I can't wait to see what you come up with!

You will find this bold bracelet called Jona Sour Cherry over a Manic Trout. The designer included vintage lucite and glass beads with handmade bottlecap charms. The new In Colors at Stampin' Up! will debut on July 1st, so join me to encorporate Kiwi Kiss and Pink Pirouette one more time before our new favorites take over:)







These Printed Window Sheets called Clearly Thanks are in the Occasions Mini...I love them...so darling and easy to use! There are four designs to a sheet that can be cut at 5 1/2" X 4 1/4", to be the perfect sized overlay for a card. You can see a reflection of my window in the bottom photo. Now it's your turn to work on this week's JCI43! Can't wait to see what you all come up with using Yoyo Yellow, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette & Very Vanilla...have fun!



Stamps: Thank You Kindly
Paper: Yoyo Yellow, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla CS, Urban Oasis DSP
Ink: Kiwi Kiss
Other: Crafters Tool Kit, Flower Fusion Too, Vintage Brads, Big Shot, Lots of Tags Sizzlets, Mini Glue Dots




Jewelry Color Inspiration #42 FAVORITE

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 JCI42 was posted last Sunday and included a jewelry photo, color swatches, and my card along with the link to the website where I found it. I'll be posting the Jewelry Color Inspiration #41 right away, so come back!

This gorgeous Tahiti Necklace at Savvy Girl & Company caught my this week. I love the bold colors and chunky pieces! The necklace incluces genuine blue turquoise, carved wooden pieces, orange coral, silver links and a piece of white turquoise that is creatively set just off to the side to give it a more unique look.







I used the new Autumn Days stamp set on this card that will be available on July 1st. Not only the pheasant image is in the set, but also, the wheat image in the background. This set does not include greetings, so I used Three Little Words for the greeting. The Tangerine Tango cardstock and ink, and the yummy Valet ribbon are all retiring at the end of June...so get them while you still can. Click here to Shop Now.



Stamps: Autumn Days, Three Little Words
Paper: Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White CS, Flock Together DSP
Ink: Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip
Other: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Valet Ribbon Originals


My FAVORITE Jewelry Color Inspiration #42 this week is Natasha's "Celebrate With Tangerine" card. I love the triple and double layered flowers that Natasha created with the fabulous Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set. Congratulations, Natasha from Australia...please email me your mailing address so I can get your Flowers in Silhouette stamp to you.



Friday, June 26, 2009

Bark, Bark, Bark!



The Fall-To Layout #47 at Clean & Simple Stamping blog was the inspiration for my layout of this card! The Limited Supplies Challenge, LSC226, over at Splitcoaststampers was a fun one today. It's called Chinese Take Out that gave us several choices on a "menu" to pick from. I chose to use a non-floral nature image, reds/blues, and brads for my challenge card. It was quite a challenge for me to exclude ribbon and floral images/paper on my creation...but it is a darling kiddo card, don't you think?



Stamps: Man's Best Friend
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White CS, Sweet Slumber Specialty DSP
Ink: Basic Gray
Other: Baja Breeze Corduroy buttons, Crafters Tool Kit, Big Shot, Circles (Scallop) Bigz Die, Vintage Brads, Designer Label Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

RAKs from Libby, LeAnne & Connie

Check out these sweet little Random Acts of Kindness that came in the mail within the last couple of weeks!

Connie at ConnieConlin.Com sent me this beautiful card with some yummy papers. I can't wait to use these crisp designs on my own creation soon:) Thanks, Connie!


LeAnne at weeinkings.blogspot.com sent me this cute little "hi"...so darling! Thanks, LeAnne!


Libby at Libby's Little Addiction sent me this "prettie" card with some fun bling. Thanks, Libby!

Sneak Peek ~ Kind & Caring Thoughts and Lots of Bots

Here are two swaps that I just traded this week with our local group of demonstrators. There are lots of sneak peeks on them including two new stamp sets, new In Color inks, cardstock & ribbon, and new designer series paper! See the supply list at the bottom of each card for the specifics. The new stuff will be available on July 1st!




Stamps: Kind & Caring Thoughts
Peper: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry Whisper White CS, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ink: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry
Other: Big Shot, Top Note Bigz Die, Rich Razzleberry Polka Dotted Ribbon





Stamps: Lots of Bots
Paper: Old Olive, Whisper White CS, Tall Tales DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron & Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers


Thursday, June 25, 2009

Scalloped Medallion Birthday



Ok, I had to add a second layer of the scalloped medallion in Apricot Appeal! Much better!



I have been wanting to try the scalloped medallion technique, especially after seeing some of Nancy Riley's fabulous creations with it. The Pink Elepant Sketch Challenge #20 has a nice focal in the center of the sketch, so instead of a circle, I thought I'd take a stab at the scalloped medallion. It looks difficult, but it is SO EASY! Check out the tutorial for the Scalloped Medallion over at Splitcoaststampers by clicking HERE!



Stamps: Fun & Fast Notes
Paper: Green Galore, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White CS, Rainbow Sherbet DSP
Ink: Black Stazon, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore & Apricot Appeal Stampin' Write Markers
Other: Scallop Edge Punch, Fresh Favorites I buttons, Apricot Appeal 1/4" Grosgrain, 2-Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Thanks...I Needed That



I made this card using colors from the Color Throwdown #49 including Baja Breeze, Kraft & Pink Pirouette. The inspiration of my layout came from the Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge #234.



Stamps: Fun & Fast Notes
Paper: Baja Breeze, Kraft, Pink Pirouette CS, Bella Rose DSP & Sweet Slumber Specialty DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette
Other: Blender Pen, Soft Subtles Brads, Crafters Tool Kit, Button Bouquet, Pink Pirouette Striped Grosgrain, Designer Label & Word Window Punches


New Designer Series Paper & Ribbon Collection

When a new catalog comes out and if you're like me...you want it all! To make your puchase more affordable, I am offering shares of the Designer Series Paper and Ribbon from the New Idea Book & Catalog that will be available on July 1st. Purchasing the products as part of share makes it much more affordable while still using every pattern and color available. The colors and patterns are definately the BEST I've seen from Stampin' Up! and I think you will love them, too! Watch for photos to post here on July 1...and get a little taste of what's to come:)

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER COLLECTION



There are 12 new Designer Series Paper packs in the new 2009/2010 Idea Book & Catalog and 6 Designer Series Paper packs that are returning from the Spring/Summer Idea Book & Catalog.

Each paper share will include a 6" x 6" piece of each pattern from each pack. There is a new paper pack called the Write Stuff Specialty Designer Paper Pack that includes 3 die-cut sheets. With your share, you will receive a miscellaneous assortment from those sheets.

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER COLLECTION Option 1

DSP Option 1 includes the Designer Series Paper packs returning from the previous Idea Book & Catalog (Pink Flamingo, Tea Party, Flock Together, Bella Bleu, Jackpot, and To The Nines). You will receive a total of 105 - 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper sheets from 18 packs PLUS the die cut assortment from The Write Stuff Specialty Designer Paper. The cost for Designer Series Paper Share Option 1 is $30 plus $5 shipping.

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER COLLECTION Option 2
DSP Option 2 will NOT include the returning paper packs (Pink Flamingo, Tea Party, Flock Together, Bella Bleu, Jackpot, and To The Nines). Instead, you will receive 69 - 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper sheets from 12 packs PLUS the die cut assortment from The Write Stuff Specialty Designer Paper. The cost for Designer Series Paper Share Option 2 is $20 plus $5 shipping.

HOW TO ORDER: Email me at slschaf771@aol.com. Please include your name, shipping address, and which shares/# of shares you wish to order. I accept Paypal and personal check though snail mail.

NEW RIBBON COLLECTION

Order this New Ribbon Collection and you'll get 1 yard of the new ribbon featured in the brand new Idea Book & Catalog for only $19 with FREE shipping (excludes the Polka Dot Grosgrain...see New Ribbon Collection Option 2 below or New Polka Dotted Ribbon Share).

NEW RIBBON COLLECTION Option 1

The New Ribbon Collection Option 1 will include one full yard of each ribbon listed below (15 yards total for only $19 with FREE shipping:

Orchard Ribbon Originals (3 colors = 3 yards)

Masterpiece Ribbon Originals (3 colors = 3 yards)

Elementary Ribbon Originals (3 colors = 3 yards)

1” Real Red Double Stitched Ribbon

Pumpkin Pie 1 ¼ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Chocolate Chip 1 ¼ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Old Olive 1 ¼ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Basic Black 1 ¼ Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Real Red 3/4” Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon

OR

NEW RIBBON COLLECTION Option 2



Includes the New Ribbon Collection listed in Option 1 PLUS one yard each of all six NEW In Color Polka Dot Ribbon for $24.

Email me to pre-order your New Ribbon Collection Option 1 or Option 2. I will be placing an order from Stampin' Up! on July 1st with expedited shipping. Your yummy New Designer Series Paper Collection and/or Ribbon Collection will be sorted and shipped to you as soon as possible!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Sun Fun ~ CC224 & SSSC23



I've had my eye on Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #23 since Sunday...and finally felt up to the challenge! The Color Challenge #224 over at Splitcoaststampers helped to get me started, too! This color combination of Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango & Summer Sun SCREAMS summer to me..so my Summer Fun stamp set was the only choice. I love that the small images in this set fit perfectly inside the tiny squares for Karen's sketch!



Stamps: Summer Fun
Paper: Tangerine Tango, Summer Sun, Whisper White CS, Good Morning Sunshine DSP
Ink: Tangerine Tango, Summer Sun & Pacific Point
Other: Tangerine Tango Striped Grosgrain, 1/16" Hole Punch, Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals


Hope You Feel Better Soon ~ RSCC10 & MOJO92





Dawn McVey's Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #10 is FABULOUS! Her incredible photo includes Melon, Berry, Dark Brown & Cream...I used the Stampin' Up! shades of Regal Rose, Cameo Coral, Chocolate Chip & Very Vanilla for the color challenge. The layout of my card was inspired by the Monday Mojo Week #92 sketch.



Stamps: Kind & Caring Thoughts
Paper: Regal Rose, Very Vanilla CS, Good Morning Sunshine DSP
Ink: Cameo Coral, Chocolate Chip
Other: Clear Buttons, Linen Thread, Chocolate Chip Taffeta, Scallop Square & 1 1/4" Square punches, Stampin' Dimensionals