Yippee-Skippee!! The Paper Players Sketch Challenge PP156

In an effort to challenge myself to get my toosh down in to my Craft Cave more often, and either get my craft on or get some organizing done, I'm going to be participating in various challenges. I'm super excited to show off my most recent creation, inspired by this week's Paper Players Sketch Challenge.

I HOPE I WIN!!! :)

 

 

 Go check out the other submissions over at The Paper Players and leave them some love! :)

Supplies:

Stamps:

Yippee-Skippee, Positively Chevron, Gorgeous Grunge, You're Amazing, Hearts a Flutter

Paper:

Island Indigo, Melon Mambo, Whisper White

Ink:

Melon Mambo, Island Indigo, Illuminate Watermark

Fun Tools:

Big Shot, Chevron Embossing Folder, 2 1/2" Scallop Circle Punch, Cupcake Builder Punch, Hearts a Flutter Framelits

Embellishments:

Island Indigo 3/4" Chevron Ribbon, Tea Lace Doily, Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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Christmas in July Finale ~ You Won't Want to Miss This One!

I've never loved Midnight Muse card stock more than I do since I made this card! How gorgeous is it with the Silver Glimmer Paper!?

I have to admit, I TOTALLY cased this beauty! I found it over on Judy May's blog, Just Judy Designs. If you're not familiar with her work, go check it out! She's BRILLIANT!

Supplies:
Stamps:
Ornament Keepsakes (Wood~128048, Clear~128051)
For The Birds (Wood~132001, Clear~126407)
Paper:
Silver Glimmer Paper (124005)
Midnight Muse CS (126843)
Whisper White CS (100730)
Ink:
Midnight Muse (126860)
Fun Tools:
Big Shot (113439)
Ornament Keepsakes Framelit Dies (127816)
Delicate Designs Embossing Folder (127023)
Large Scallop Edgelits (127019)
Owl Builder Punch (118074)
Modern Label Punch (119849)
Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309)
Embellishments:
Midnight Muse 3/8"Stitched Satin Ribbon (126847)
Pearl Basic Jewels (118247)

 

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Paper Pumpkin is On SALE!

 

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   But why wait, get started today.

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Free gifts for everyone that chooses me as your demonstrator!!

If you have questions, feel free to contact me at  sbm1001@gmail.com

Every year before Convention, Stampin' Up! encourages its demonstrators to participate in a video contest. This year SU! had trouble picking just 3 winners, as they usually do. This video was one of the top picks and features Paper Pumpkin. :) Enjoy!

The Fine Print:

• For new subscribers only.
• Promotion applies only to the first two months of a new subscription. After receiving two month's worth, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
• You and your customers need to visit mypaperpumpkin.com to join.
• You must click "Add Promo Code" and then enter the promo code PUMPKINDEAL in the "Promo Code" field when you sign up on the mypaperpumpkin.com website to take advantage of this promotion.
• You must join by Saturday, August 31, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT).

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FREE Project Kit for New Stampin' Up! Demonstrators!! I would LOVE to have you join my Team!

Dates: July 15-August 31, 2013
PURCHASE THE STAMPIN’ UP! $99 STARTER KIT & GET A BONUS!
Choose one of four Stampin’ Up! project kits for FREE when you purchase the Stampin’ Up! $99 Starter Kit!  Starts Monday, July 15, 2013.

 

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Kit Options: The first three project kits are from the holiday catalog (when you place your order for the starter kit, you will be able to see them and everything else in the Holiday Catalog so you can choose which items you want and get them early!) and the last option is from the annual catalog.

Option	Kit Description	Item	Total Value
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More Christmas in July ~ Cards and 3-D Giftables

How often have you needed an easy, cute gift or card around the Holidays? I know for me it's often enough that this year I've decided to be prepared for it. I put together this cute Hot Cocoa holder and spoon kit for just such an occasion!

 

I just used the Top Note Die, glued two of them together with my favorite adhesive, Tombo Multi Glue, stamped "Merry" from the Pennant Parade stamp set on the wooden spoon, added a few simple embellishments, and VIOLA! A cute little giftable. 

Supplies:
Stamps:
Ornament Keepsakes (Wood~128048, Clear~128051)
Paper:
Cherry Cobbler CS (119685)
Crumb Cake CS (120953)
Ink:
Versamark (102283)
Fun Tools:
Big Shot (113439)
Ornament Keepsakes Framelit Dies (127816)
Top Note Bigz Die (113463
Embellishments:
Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine (123125)
Early Espresso Bakers Twine (123124)
Iridescent Ice Stampin' Emboss Powder (101930)

Here are a few cute, easy, fast cards.

Supplies:
Stamps:
Snowflake Soiree (Wood~127922, Clear~127925)
Paper:
Season of Style DSP (132340)
Cherry Cobbler CS (119685)
Crumb Cake CS (120953)
Chocolate Chip CS (102128)
Gumball Green CS (126840)
Ink:
Chocolate Chip (126979)
Fun Tools:
Merry Mini's Punch Pack (126882)
1" Square Punch (124094)
Postage Stamp Punch (122344)
Embellishments:
Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (126848)
Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246)

This next cutie was easy-peasy, as far as putting it together! I don't have a lot of money for supplies, so consumable products are used sparingly at my house. That cute little button was made with the new Simply Pressed Clay, found in the new 2013-2014 Catalog, with the Buttons Clay Molds. This means I can make LOTS of buttons for a fraction of the price of buying buttons! {LOVE THIS}!!!

Supplies:
Stamps:
Delightful Dozen (Wood~128547, Clear~122652)
Paper:
Silver Glimmer Paper (124005)
Basic Black (121045)
Very Vanilla (101650)
Cherry Cobbler (119685)
Gumball Green (126840)
Ink:
Basic Black (126980)
Fun Tools:
Buttons and Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Molds (131272)
Embellishments:
Simply Pressed Clay (130685)
Merry Mini's Punch Pack (126882)
1" Square Punch (124094)
Postage Stamp Punch (122344)

  

Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set

 Snowflake Soiree Stamp Set

Delightful Dozen Stamp Set

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Easy Triple Time Stamping Technique Card

Would you like to learn how to make that last card I featured? Here's a fantastic video made by the famous Dawn O. over at DOStamping! Enjoy!




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Christmas in July ~ Triple Time Stamping

This year at Convention, I changed my focus from last year's Halloween kick (which, surprisingly, not too many people are fans of here in the heart of the Bible belt) to Christmas when I was looking for swaps to participate in.

I absolutely {LOVE} the combination of Pool Party and the Silver Glimmer Paper!! It's so fancy and classy!

What do you think?

  

While I would love to own each and every stamp set in the catalog, I admit I only own one Alphabet stamp set. The Occasions Alphabet set is by far the most versatile, in my opinion!

The GORGEOUS snowflakes are from the Snowflake Soiree set that's only found on the carry over list from last year's Holiday Catalog, so though you won't see them in the catalog, you can still buy this set.

Visit my Online Store to get yours today!

 

Supplies:

Stamps:

Occasions Alphabet (Wood~128688, Clear~123598)

Snowflake Soiree (Wood~127922 , Clear~127925)

Paper:

Pool Party (122924)

Silver Glimmer Paper (124005)

Whisper White (100730)

Ink:

Island Indigo (126986)

Pool Party (126982)

Coastal Cabana (131175)

Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Stampin' Pad (126857)

Fun Tools:

Scallop Oval Punch (119856)

Large Oval Punch (119855)

Embellishments:

Silver 1/8" Ribbon (132137)

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Oh, Hello!

I am in love with the stamp set, Oh, Hello! I find I keep going back to it, though I have other stamps calling out to me for some love.

 

This little beauty was made for a card swap I participated in at Convention. I wound up making about 40 of them, which turned out to be a lot of "fussy cutting", as one observer put it. I took the bits and pieces with me wherever I went, just to get it done! My kids had swimming lessons that week, so while I got some strange looks, I did get them all done and as a bonus I was also able to share what I love with some new friends!

I'm also excited to enter this in to the Create with Connie and Mary Sketch Challenge!!

 

 

Supplies:
Stamps:
Oh, Hello! (Wood 131931, Clear 130733)
En Francias (Wood 128562, Clear127790)
Itty Bitty Banners (Wood 132022, Clear 126257)
Paper: 
Very Vanilla (101650)
Melon Mambo (115320)
Pool Party (122924)
Ink: 
Jet Black Stazon (101406)
Versamark (102283)
Stampin' Write Markers ~ Gumball Green, Melon Mambo
Fun Tools:
Big Shot (113439)
Designer Frames Embossing Folder (123130)
Stripes Embossing Folder (123128)
Extra-Large Oval Punch (119859)
Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309)
Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275)
Embellishments:
Crumb Cake 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon (122332)

Pearl Basic Jewels (119247)

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Simply Pressed Clay & Buttons and Blossoms Clay Molds -- Bonnie Thurber

Do you love those sweet little 3-D Blossoms found on the card in my last post as much as I do? Here's a fantastic video by the one and only Bonnie Thurber (whom I *LOVE*, by the way...she always makes me laugh!).

Convention 2013 Swaps

I have to start by saying Stampin' Up! REALLY outdid themselves this year at Convention! I was impressed well above and beyond what I had even imagined! One of my favorite things this year was all the organized swaps I was able to participate in. I'll start by sharing the swaps I made, but I can hardly wait to showcase the ones I received! There are some really talented girls (and guys) working with Stampin' Up!

 

This super cute fancy fold card was inspired by Darlene over at Dreaming About Rubber Stamps. I altered it a tiny bit, using the supplies I had. I just love the new Simply Pressed Clay and the Blossoms Clay Mold found in the new 2013-2014 Stampin' Up! Catalog. The little rosettes are absolutely adorable! The washi tape is also found in the new catalog & it's one of my favorite new items Stampin' Up! is carrying this year.

Here's a link to the video tutorial Darlene did, teaching you how to easily make this cute card:  Big Shot Fancy Fold Card

Supplies:
Stamps:
Oh, Hello (Wood~131934, Clear~130733)
Ink: 
Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad (126986)
Melon Mambo Stampin' Ink Refill (115662)

Paper:
Whisper White (100730)
Island Indigo (122923)
Daffodil Delight (119683)
Tools:
Big Shot (113439)
Ovals Collection Framelits (129381)
Buttons and Blossoms Clay Molds (131272)
Bitty Butterfly Punch (129406)

Accessories:
Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape (129314)
Simply Pressed Clay (130685)
Rhinestones Basic Jewels (119246)


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It's really almost here! Stampin' Up!'s 25th Anniversary is upon us & Convention this year is rumored to be AH-MAZING! I'm counting down the hours until I find out if the rumors are true. :)

I will have many fabulous swaps to share in the coming weeks, so check back often. Or even better, subscribe to my  email updates because you won't want to miss a thing!


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Double Mini Milk Carton

I have to tell you, I'm REALLY excited about this swap I made for Convention! I had already made a Wow card for this organized swap I signed up for, but when I saw this tutorial I knew I had to make it!

Here's the video of how to assemble it:

I hope you have as much fun with this easy variation of the Mini Milk Carton Die as I did! :)

Supplies:
Stamps:
Chalk Talk Stamp Set (130631 Wood, 130634 Clear)   
Paper:
Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper (130814)
Calypso Coral Card Stock (122925)
Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)Ink:
Versamark (102283)
Tools:
Big Shot (113439)
Mini Milk CartonBigz L (117310)
Circles # 2 Originals (114526)
Chalk Talk Framelits (129983)
Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309)
Heat Tool (129053)
Stick Strip (104294)
SNAIL Adhesive (104332)
Glue Dots (103683)
Accessories:
Pool Party Stampin' Emboss Powder (129398)
Bermuda Bay 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (131206)
Island Indigo Bakers Twine (125575)
Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246)

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