Coffee's On...

Look what came in the mail for my birthday from my friend Sharon!

How sweet and creative :)  I'm definitely going to need to try my hand at making a couple of these for friends!  I'm on the way out but I'll post what I can for supplies later...

STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES...
Stamp Sets:
Cardstock:
Ink Colors:

Other:

Summer Smootches Happy Birthday!

These colors and this stamp set with paper just make me smile and hope you like it too!

I forgot to take a pic before I signed this one but really wanted to show you how it looks inside. Obviously, it was for my friend Tera.  Tera and I share the same birthday!  How cool is that?

STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES...
Stamp Sets:  Bright Blossoms, Curly Cute, Bring on the Cake
Cardstock:  Pacific Pride, Whisper White
Ink Colors:  Pacific Pride, Real Red, Lucky Limeaid, Early Espresso
DSP:  Summer Smootches
Other:  Pearl rhinestone, 1 3/4 inch circle punch, Real Red stitched 1/4 grosgrain ribbon

Back to Fall...

Here's a card I made for a demo swap I was in.  Generally, I like to keep things simple for myself and stay away from coloring.  However, when I saw this set I had to have it!    It's got a little bit of everything and only requires a smidge of work!  Paired up with some Comfort Cafe DSP and some water coloring using the ink from your pad and either a blender pen or aqua painter and you've got yourself a nice little wedding card.  Of course you could always crop out the wedding sentiment and use it for valentine's day, anniversary too :)

STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES...
Stamp Sets:  Easy Events
Cardstock:  Soft Suede, Summer Starfruit, Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze
Ink Colors:  Pool Party, Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler for heart
Other:  Pearl Basic jewel, sponging on edges
Big Shot die cutter:  Tasteful Trim die, Perfect Polka dots texture embossing folder,
Labels Collection Framelits

Snowflurry Season's Greetings

Switching gears to the upcoming snow season!  I love how clean this Bigz Snow Flurry die for the Big Shot is... I love it paired with this new textured impressions folder Lacy Brocade and the Pool Party card stock.

Although I love all the seasons, there's something about a great wintery day and a fascinating snowflake.  Silver glimmer paper adds a nice, simple touch! This would make a great card for any reason with a different sentiment - Love this set Curly Cute for it's versatility. I've got Christmas on the brain right now... if you ever need a good pick me up just pop in Elf and remember to treat everyday like Christmas!  Have a Blessed Sunday!

STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES...
Stamp Sets:  Curly Cute, Circle Circus for the middle of the snowflake
Cardstock:  Pool Party, Midnight Muse, Whisper White
Specialty:  Silver Glimmer Paper
Ink Colors:  Pool Party, Midnight Muse
Other:  Scallop Edge Border, Basic rhinestone
Big Shot die cutter:  Snow Flurry Bigz die, Lacy Brocade texture embossing folder

Welcome Fall!

Like I said, love this French Foliage set.  Quick and easy card that could be used for a number of occasions.  This particular sentiment is from the other set I'm loving, Blooming with Kindness.  While French Foliage doesn't come with sentiments, Blooming with Kindness comes with 5 along with the great flower.  Have a great Saturday!

STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES...
Stamp Sets:  French Foliage, Blooming with Kindness
Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Soft Suede
Ink Colors:  Cajun Craze, Summer Starfruit, Old Olive, Soft Suede
Other:  Summer Starfruit ribbon (free, with $40 purchase in Sept)
Big Shot die cutter:  Fancy Fan textured impressions embossing folder

Simple and beautiful! Blooming with Kindness

Here's the other card I promised using the Blooming with Kindness set!  ENJOY!

STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES...
Stamp Set:  Blooming with Kindness
DSP:  2012-2014 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack
Cardstock:  Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse, Whisper White, Soft Suede
Ink Colors:  Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse, Soft Suede
Other:  Midnight Muse 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
Big Shot die cutter:  Tasteful Trim Bigz XL die

Falling for French Foliage...

For some reason I just love this set!  I really love it with a couple of the new colors too, Midnight Muse and Summer Starfruit.  I was looking to create a card that used this great ribbon that is on special this month.  With every $40 purchase you get a free spool (10 yds) of ribbon (choice of 5 colors) and this is one of the choices, Midnight Muse.  There is a link of the left to see the special.  The card I will share tomorrow uses the same two new colors and one of my new favorite sets, Blooming with Kindness.
I hope you enjoy the sets and colors as much as I do!

STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES...
Stamp Sets:  French Foliage, Bring on the Cake
DSP:  Comfort Cafe
Cardstock:  Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse, Whisper White
Ink Colors:  Cajun Craze, Summer Starfruit, Old Olive.
Other:  Decorative Label punch, Basic rhinestone,
Big Shot die cutter to make the butterfly:  Beautiful Wings embosslit die

Summer Smootches... not just for summer!

Wow, this card really makes me smile :D  When I first saw this Bright Blossoms set in May as a sneak peek to the new (in July) catalog and the coordinating Designer Series Paper I knew it would be my favorite and had to have them both!  The colors are so fun and cheery and the stamp set is one of those that is easy to play with for all sorts of occasions or scrapbook pages.

Unfortunately, the sentiment you see here is retired as of June 30 (another of my go-to stamps) but the idea here is the layout.  It's a great interactive card that is simple to make and any recipient would love to receive!  The butterfly on the circle is adhered with a stampin' dimensional and keeps the card shut.  I will get a fall or Christmas card on the blog soon with this same layout.  I will also get the dimensions on here and some brief instructions tomorrow when I post the next card.  Stampin' Up! supplies listed below the pics...

And open...

STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES...
Stamp Sets:  Bright Blossoms, On Your Birthday (retired)
DSP:  Summer Smootches
Cardstock:  Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Whisper White
Other:  3/4" and 1/2" circle punches, dazzling diamonds (on flower), Basic rhinestone,
Big Shot die cutter to make the butterfly:  Beautiful Wings embosslit die

I guess we'll start back with this one...

I can't believe it's been so long since I've posted!  Sorry about that!  I love posting to the blog since it's a great way to share and keep a record of what I've been doing but unfortunately, as soon as life gets busy it's the first thing the gets put on the back burner.  All I've got to say is that if you really would like to see what I post and hate checking and seeing nothing new, subscribe to the postings so it notifies you when I actually post :D

I'll keep this one short and I'll start with a card I made way back in June for a swap I'm in.  I know people have done pinwheels before but I have always loved them and just had to recreate one in our Floral District DSP and the Stripes textured embossing folder.  Clean and simple with a little fun mixed in!  You can barely notice it in the pic but I also sponged the white with Baja Breeze.

Other Stampin' Up! supplies used...
Stamp Set:  Friendly Phrases
Other: 1/2" inch circle punch, Daffodil Delight 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, 3/16" Razzleberry brad,
Big Shot die cutter and items:  Tasteful Trim Bigz XL die for the rick rack.

If anyone is interested in how to make the pinwheel I would be happy to share dimensions and directions for this size if you email me.  -'til next time...  Kim