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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I'm SO excited about some big news from the Leadership Convention, being held in Orlando right now!! Stampin' Up! just announced their new line of kits! Paper Pumpkin (catchy little name) will be offering a kit subscription for only $19.95 a month, including shipping! In it, there will be all the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories...already cut and ready to go, delivered right to your doorstep!! This is perfect for busy girls and guys who enjoy being creative, but lack the time, the funds to invest in all the supplies, or the ideas for what to make! Best of all, you can try it out before you subscribe!

Visit https://mypaperpumpkin.com/ for all the details and to sign up today!

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