Swimmingly

So here is another sneak peek into the new catalog.  Here is the fun Seaside Shore used to make a fun summer fun gift tag.    I love all the fun elements in this stamp set.   Looking forward to making more summer fun cards, tags and scrapbook pages with this fun summer set.   There is even coordinating designer series paper.    The background in the card was sponged on.  

Ingredients to make the gift tag:
Stamp Sets:   Seaside Shore
Ink:   Soft Sky, Bermuda Bay, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight
Paper:   Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Rhinestones, Sequins and Baker's Twine
Tools:  Crop-a-dile, 1" Square Punch

Caseing the Catty Season of Cheer

We are now blog hopping at Caseing the Catty.   So hop with us from one design team member to the next. I hope you can join us in the hop and enjoy all the beautiful creations that we case (copied and steal everything) from the Holiday Mini.   This week we are challenge everyone to case a project from the Season of Cheer section from the Holiday Mini.

I love the simplicity of the card on page 34.   One of my favorite of the products from the holiday mini is the Christmas Greeting Thinlits.   I changed up the card and ended up with a tag to put on a gift bag or box.

If you have been following the hop, you just came from Caseing the Catty Blog and the next stop in the hop is Kathryn Mangelsdorf

Ingredients to make the card:

Stamp Sets:   Holly Jolly Greetings, Cheer All Year

Ink:   Cucumber Crush, 

Paper:  Whisper White, Pool Party, Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper, Nordic Noel Designer Series Paper

Accessories:   Smoky Slate Baker's Twine, Frosted Sequins, Rhinestones

Tools:  Christmas Greeting Thinlits, Punch Trio Curvy, Project Life Corner Rounder

Monkeying Around

Thank God for snow days here in New Jersey.   Snow = Craft Time.   Since I had some crafting time, I was able to do this week's Mojo Monday sketch.    How great is this sketch.  I got a great gift bag for my nephew that had monkeys on it.    So here is a Valentine's gift tag I made for the bag.   Since I loved the tag I decided to create a birthday card with the same elements and add it my birthday card stash.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Celebrate Today and stamp sets from a local craft store
Ink:   Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Blush Blossom
Paper:   Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso and Island Oasis Designer Series Paper

Accessories:   Natural Button, Linen Thread, Early Espresso Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Button from a local craft store

Tools:  Coluzzle Cutting System, Crop-a-dile

Sneak Peaks for the 2014-15 Stampin' Up! Catalog!!!

So I am completely and totally enjoying the new 2014-15 Stampin' Up! catalog.    The catalog was released to us demonstrators yesterday.    We got to view it and pre-order new products from the new catalog to start creating and showcasing all the amazing new toys!!!     I couldn't wait so I had some new items shipped next day air. 

Of course that means I got right down to business and starting creating!!   I ended up making two Father's Day cards and a gift tag that I wanted to share with all of you!

The first Father's Day card I used this week's My Favorite Things sketch to make my card with the new designer series paper Maritime and the very cute and versatile set called Sea Street.   It is a bit of nautical with some ocean life mixed in.

Ingredients to make the nautical card:
Stamp Sets:   Sea Street, Something to Celebrate
Ink:   Night of Navy
Paper:  Whisper White, Real Red, Night of Navy and Maritime Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Bright Candy Dots
Tools:  1" Circle Punch

 The next card I wanted to showcase the new In Colors for 2014-16.    I love the regal color scheme!    Perfect for masculine and fall color schemes.     Since there is no designer series paper that showcases all the colors I decided to make my own paper by cutting paper strips.   For the card base I took inspiration from this week's Retro Sketch.  

For the dad and the heart bubbles I first did some masking with the Just Sayin' stamp set to cover the sentiment that comes with the set and then stamped dad and the heart in the middle.

The tab was made with the Envelope Punch Board by punching a notch and then cutting the paper in half where the notch met.

Here is my Father's Day card and the ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Just Sayin', Banner Blast, Family Reunion
Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, Tangelo Twist
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Lost Lagoon, Blackberry Bliss and Tangelo Twist
Accessories:   Silver Brads
Tools:  Word Bubble Framelits, Envelope Punch Board, Big Shot

Last is my gift tag made with the super amazing Work of Art stamp set.    I only used one of the abstract elements and sentiments in the stamp set for this project.   You are going to love this set, the perfect background stamp set to be paired up with Gorgeous Grunge.   I see myself using this set a lot!!!

Ingredients to make the tag:
Stamp Sets:    Work of Art, Countless Sayings 2, Gorgeous Grunge
Ink:  Melon Mambo, Coastal Cabana
Paper:   Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Coastal Cabana Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Doily, Pearls, Coastal Cabana Ruffled Ribbon, Whisper White Brad
Tools:  On Film Framelit, Banner Punch

So here is the new catalog cover.    Isn't it just beautiful!   I love it!    If you want a copy of the new catalog, send me an email I will get the ball rolling to get the catalog in your hand.

Don't forget you can purchase from the Project Life Collection from the new catalog today.     There are more Project Life in store for everyone in the new catalog and you will love them, but for now you can start purchase your core package to start your memory keeping.   
Click here to start shopping for your Project Life collection.     Not sure about Project Life and if it is for you, click here to see Stampin' Up!'s Pinterest board devoted to Project Life.

Lastly, do not miss out on some of the amazing stamp sets and accessories that are retiring.     I will have to say I will miss Baby Prints, Lovely Thoughts and Oh Hello the most.     So make sure you check out the retiring items before they are gone for good!  

Click here to start shopping and get your retired items before they are gone.     Don't forget to check out the Clearance Rack and Weekly Deals while you are shopping!!!   What amazing deals can be found!!!

Clean and Simple Challenge

This week Stampin' Royalty theme is Clean and Simple!     I think the hardest part of this challenge was the candles.    I first stamped the candles in Bermuda Bay and then colored in the flames.    Next I took a sheet of Soft Sky and stamped the candles again in Bermuda Bay and then cut them out and layered them on top of the already stamped candles, so essential paper piercing.

Here is a quick and easy way to dress up a lunch bag and put a special birthday treat.    The scallop edge was done by using the clear Scallop Square Sizzex and just cutting the edges and adhering it to the edges.

The challenge will be open 3:00pm (PST) March 3rd. Hope you can join us!
Ingredients to make the bag topper:
Stamp Sets:  Cycle Celebration, You're Amazing
Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Summer Starfruit
Paper:  Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Soft Sky, Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper
Tools:  Scallop Square Sizzex, Big Shot

Back to School Gift Tag

It's back to school time!     My nephew starts kindergarten this year and my niece is officially a 2nd grader now!    I can't believe how fast they are growing up.    Here is gift tags I made to put on their back to school gift bags.

I just love the owl washi tape I picked up at the local craft store!    What can I say the owls make me smile!

Ingredients to make the tag:
Stamp Sets:   Punch Bunch, Chevron Background Stamp
Ink:  Melon Mambo, Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Stampin' Pad
Paper:   Whisper White, Pool Party, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Melon Mambo and Coastal Cabana Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Ribbon, Baker's Twine, Button from a local craft store
Tools:   Scallop Border Punch, Owl Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Chevron Border Punch, Coluzzle Cutting System, Blossom Petals Builder Punch, Crop-a-dile

Love the New InColors

I had a chance to play with the new 2013-2015 In Colors!!!   I have to say I just love them!!!   I got these great beach buckets for my nieces and nephew and I decided to make a gift tag to tie onto the buckets.


Ingredients to make the gift tag:
Stamp Sets:   Just Surfing and stamp sets from a local craft store
Ink:  Pistachio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush and Baked Brown Sugar
Paper:  Whisper White, Baked Brown Sugar
Accessories:  Baker's Twine
Tools:   1/2" Circle Punch, 3/4" Square Punch, Crop-a-dile

Baby Shower Tags

So I am in the home stretch of projects fro my sister's baby shower.   here are the gift tags I made to put on super cute butterfly keychains.  As you can see the baby's room theme is butterflies.    We ended up getting so many keychains for because of the price discount, I decided to make a few extra tags so she can hand them out if she gets any gifts from co-workers and neighbors.

Ingredients to make the tags:
Stamp Set:  Bliss
Ink:  Pretty in Pink
Paper:   Whisper White, designer series paper from a local craft store

Accessories:  Pearls, Ribbon from a local craft store
Tools:  Circle punch from a local craft store, Modern Label punch

Cute Little Monkey

So I picked up this great bag at the store and couldn't wait to make my own gift tag to put on the bag by copying the cute little monkey on it.   How great is Lucky Limeade and Melon Mambo together!   Don't they sound delicious!

Ingredients to make the gift tag:
Stamp set from a local craft store
Ink:  Lucky Limeade
Paper:  Lucky Limeade, Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip
Accessories:   Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Stickers from a local craft store
Tools:  Scallop Trim Border Punch, Circle punches and floral punch from a local craft store, Crop-a-dile

Quick and Easy Easter Treat Bags

Here is a super quick and easy Easter.   Add a few treats to a cellophane bag.   Tie with ribbon and add a tag!

Ingredients to make the tag:
Stamp Sets:   Everybunny, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink:  Basic Brown, Pretty in Pink
Paper:  Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  White Baker's Twine, Certainly Celery Poly Twill Ribbon
Tools:  Extra Large Scallop Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Doily Punch from a local craft store

Sunflower Shower Favors & Tags

I have been busy working on Sunflower Shower Favors & Tags for a customer of mine.  I pulled out the retired Serene Sunflower for the shower since that is the brides flower choice.   Contact me for your one of the kind party invitations and favors!

Ingredients to make the favor box:

Stamp Sets:   Serene Sunflower, Afterthoughts

Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black, Old Olive

Paper:  Crumb Cake Patterns Designer Series Paper, Whisper White

Accessories:  Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Pearls

Tools:   Fancy Favor Sizzex, Big Shot

Here are the ingredients to make the gift tag:

Stamp Sets: Serene Sunflower, Afterthoughts

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive

Paper: Crumb Cake Patterns Designer Series Paper, Whisper White

Accessories: Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Pearls

Tools: Tag Sizzex, Big Shot



Thank You Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch

Here is the amazing Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch.    Yes, this punch as well as all of the ones that appeared in the Mini catalogs in the past year made it into the catalog!!!   How great is that!!  

I love this punch!   The main reason I love this punch is to be able to use up my paper scraps.    Yes, I have lots and lots of scraps and it feels good to make a dent in the scraps.

Ingredients to make the card: 

Stamp Sets:   Bold Blossom, Thank You Kindly

Ink:  Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo

Paper:   Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Pretty in Pink Patterns Designer Series Paper

Accessories:  Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Rhinestones

Tools:  Scallop Trim Border Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch

Here is another little gift card that I made with the same products.    The only addition was the stamp set Hodgepodge Happiness.  

Cheers to You

I can't tell you how much I am going to miss the Cheers to You stamp set.   It is so versatile.    Make sure you order it now, before you miss the chance to own it.    The last day to get the Cheers to You stamp set is June 30th, so why not shop now and pick it up.

Here is a gift tag I made for a birthday gift.  

Ingredients to make the tag:
Stamp Sets:   Celebrate Everything, Cheers to You
Ink:   Real Red, Basic Black, Old Olive
Paper:  Real Red, Whisper White
Accessories:   Rhinestones, Real Red Satin Ribbon
Tools:   Circle Punches various sizes, Tasteful Trim Sizzex, Big Shot

Blossom Bouquet Gift Bag and Tag

I just love the new Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch.    The best part of the punch is I have been using up my paper scraps!!!    

So here is a gift bag and coordinating gift tag that I made.

Ingredients to make the bag:

Stamp Sets:  Bold Blossom, Sentiment stamp set from a local craft store

Ink:   Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz

Paper:  Peach Parfait, So Saffron, Whisper White, Peach Parfait Patterns Designer Pack

Accessories:   Barely Banana Eyelets, So Saffron Twill Ribbon

Tools:   Border punch from a local craft store, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Crop-a-dile, 1" Circle Punch

Here is the coordinating gift tag:
Stamp Sets: You're a Gem
Ink: Peach Parfait
Paper: Peach Parfait, So Saffron, Whisper White, Play Date Designer Series Paper Pack
Accessories:  So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon

Tools: Tag Sizzex from a local craft store, Big Shot,  Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, 1" Circle Punch

Retirement Open House

I will be hosting an open house to celebrate my favorite stamp sets and say goodbye.    Check out first hand all the stamp sets and accessories retiring.    Get inspired with hundreds of card samples, projects and scrapbooks all made with Stampin' Up! products! We will be making the 4 projects that all feature retiring stamp sets.   We will be making two cards and two gift tags.

Time: Monday, June 13th or Tuesday, June 14th

Stop by my stamping studio between 10am - NOON or 7pm - 9pm at any time.

My homemade cards and projects will be available for purchase as well.    Lots of great last minute teacher gifts, coach's gifts and Father's Day!

Location: Totowa, NJ

Please RSVP as soon as possible for all events so that the card stock is ready for everyone to start stamping when the event begins.

Featuring products (in order as they appear on this entry): Tart & Tangy, Afterthoughts, On a Pedestal, Cheers to You, Engraved Greetings, Extreme Guitar, Always, Silouette Sentiments

Happy Mother's Day Gift

So here is a cute quick gift idea for mom.    How super easy is this dressing up measuring spoons and cups with a cute little tag.

Ingredients to make the tag:
Stamp Sets:   Flower Fest, Holiday Blitz
Ink:   Rich Razzleberry, Versamark
Paper:  Rich Razzleberry Patterns Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo
Accessories:  Rich Razzleberry Satin Ribbon, Self Adhesive Pearls, White Embossing Powder
Tools:   1 3/8" Circle Punch, Large Scallop Circle Punch, Embossing Buddy, Heat Gun, Crop-a-dile