Stampin' Royalty Challenge

This week's Stampin' Royalty challenge is making your own background paper. So I pulled out the Tart & Tany set and made my own paper.

So here is my card and the ingredients to make it:

Stamp Sets: Tart & Tangy, On a Pedestal

Ink: Real Red and Old Olive
Paper: Whisper White, Real Red
Accessories: Real Red Buttons, Real Red Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Circles Sizzex, Big Shot, Scallop Border Punch from a local craft store

Tart & Tangy 12x12 Scrapbook Pages

Here is a great summer 12x12 page layout using the Tart & Tangy stamp set. So simple and so easy to recreate for any of your sumer occasions. I stamped the orange/lemon stamp in only orange and then yo yo yellow. It was great using these two colors, it seems like I haven't broke open these stamp pads in ages. Next came the title which I stamped with the taffy alphabet. Then I made a scallop edge with my slit punch and paper pierced the center. Then strips of pumpkin pie ribbon were adhered. I then tied bows and attached them to the page with mini glue dots. I embellished the page with taking the lemons and punching them out with the 1 3/8" circle punch and the cutting them in half. I attached them to the page with dimensionals.

Quick Love Note with Tart & Tangy

I've been feeling a little under the weather. I just can't seem to shake this cold of mind. I will be the happiest person in the world once the spring weather finally comes and stays here in NJ. So here is a quick love ntoe made with the Tart & Tangy stamp set that is part of the Occasions Mini Catalog. The apples were stamped in Real Red and Certainly Celery. Then I cut them out with the Coluzzle. Next came a strip of the Summer Picnic designer series paper. The greeting is from our hostess exclusive stamp set Spring Solitude. The finish touch was a piece of Certainly Celery grosgrain ribbon.

More Tart & Tangy

I have to say Tart & Tangy is by far my favorite stamp set in the Occasions Mini. Here is another card I made with the stamp set. The strawberry was colored in my Real Red and Garden Green Stampin' Write Markers. I layered the strawberry with the 2 large circle punches and the scallop circle punch. I paper pierced the scallop circle and then attached it to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals. The border of the card, I rolled with the Lots of Dots Jumbo wheel from the Mini. The greeting comes from the Sweet Shapes stamp set. The finishing touches are Vintage Brads and Wide Grosgrain Chocolate Chip.

TESC140

Here is sketch challenge using one of my favorite stamp sets that will be retiring at the end of this month, Tart & Tangy.    Order now this set before it is no longer available for purchase. 

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Tart & Tangy and greeting is from a stamp set from a local craft store
Ink:  Old Olive, Real Red
Paper:  Play Date Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Real Red

Accessories:  Whisper White Buttons from a local craft store

Tools:  Corner Rounder Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer

April Open Workshop

I will be holding the event on two dates:
Sunday, April 20th 2 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23rd 7 p.m.

We will be making 4 projects:

Friendship paper bag scrapbook
3 cards made with our Tart & Tangy stamp set

RSVP before April 14th and receive 5$ off your workshop fee.
Workshop Fee: $15

Bring a friend that is new to stamping and me and you and your friend will pay half price for the class fee! So you and your friend will only have to pay $7.50 for the class.

Place a 50$ order or more and your class fee is waived.
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 stamp sets (in order as they appear on this entry): Tart & Tangy, Lots of Dots, Sweet Shapes, Three For You Punch Box, Holiday Blitz, Enjoy Every Moment, Think Happy Thoughts

Mojo Monday #150

I am going to interrupt some of my wedding scrapbook posting to post the Mojo Monday challenge. I can't believe the summer is almost gone and I have not done anything with the Tart & Tangy stamp set. I love this stamp set and for $12.95 it is a steal.

Here is my Mojo Monday card and the ingredients to make it:

Stamp Sets: Tart & Tangy, On a Pedestal

Ink: Real Red and Old Olive

Paper: Pawsitively Prints II, Whisper White, Real Red

Accessories: Latte Buttons, Real Red Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon

Tools: Cutter Kit, Corner Rounder Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Circles Sizzex, Big Shot

Tart & Tangy 8 1/2 x 11 Scrapbook Page

Here are this week's color combination: Almost Amethyst, Mellow Moss and Bravo Burgundy. Well I kept thinking what stamp set could I possibly use for this color combination. I kept thinking a floral because of the mellow moss could be used for the leaves. Then it came to me that I can stamp my cherries in Bravo Burgundy. So I took my Stampin' Write Markers out and used the Mellow Moss and Bravo Burgundy to color the cherries in. Then I took my flower trio punch from the Three For You punch box and punched out two flowers that I put a silver brad through the center. I attached them to the strip of white with my Stampin' Dimensionals. Next I made a scallop border with my slit punch. Next I took my Short Order alphabet and stamped the word cousins and punched each of the letters our with my 3/4" square punch. The finishing touch was the Mellow Moss grosgrain ribbon.

Summer Farmer's Market

Summer makes me think of Farmer Markets.    The Farmer Market designer series paper makes me think of summer fun and great produce you find at the market.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   So Very, Tart & Tangy
Ink:   Old Olive, real Red
Paper:   Whisper White, Real Red, Farmer's Market Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Bright Candy Dots and Buttons, Whisper White Baker's Twine
Tools:  Angled Tag Topper Punch

Yummy Tag

I just couldn't resist taking the yummy stamp set and putting it on a gift of berry body wash. So first I used the Sizzex Tags Scallop Combo #2 tag die cut and covered it with Always Artichoke Patterns designer series paper. I used my Stampin' Write Markers, Always Artichoke and Rose Red to color in the stamp set so I can remove the r tummy part. I then colored in the strawberry from the Tart and Tangy stamp set. I cut out both images and popped up the strawberry. The I then added a Rose Red button with linen thread. Lastly, I tied the tag to the bottle with my Regal Rose wide grosgain ribbon.

Primary Colors = Back to School

Primary colors must mean back to school is back in session.    This week's Inkredible color challenge is:   Hello Honey, Pacific Point, Lost Lagoon and Real Red.    The minute I saw these colors, I instantly thought of back to school.    So here is my back to school card perfect for what must be the first week of school for so many kids out there!!

Ingredients to make the card: 
Stamp Sets:  Tart & Tangy, @SoSocial
Ink:   Real Red, Old Olive
Paper:   Whisper White, Hello Honey, Pacific Point, Lost Lagoon and Real Red
Accessories:  Bright Candy Dots
Tools:  Spiral Punch, Timeless Type Sizzlets

Lovin' Strawberries

I have to say I love strawberries and absolutely love pairing up with red gingham. So here's a sketch I found on The Cat's Pajama site. Love the way this card came out.

Ingredients to make the card:

Stamp Sets: Tart & Tangy, Upsy Daisy

Ink: Old Olive and Real Red

Paper: Pawsitively Prints II Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Real Red

Accessories: White Taffeta Ribbon, White Ribbon

Tools: Clear Circle Sizzex, Scallop Square Punch, Square, Big Shot, 1" inch square punch from a local craft store

Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge

How great are these summer colors!   Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade and Island Indigo!   As soon as I saw them, I knew I wanted to take the Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge.

On some of the drink glasses, I did the rock and roll technique.   I stamped the image in Lucky Limeade and then rolled the edges of the stamp in Island Indigo.

Ingredients to make the gift bag:
Stamp Sets:   Tart & Tangy, stamp set from a local craft store
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade and Island Indigo
Paper:   Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Daffodil Delight Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:   Rhinestones, Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon

Tools:  Scallop Trim Border Punch

June Open Workshop

I will be holding the event on two dates:

Tuesday, June 10th 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 11th 7 p.m.

We will be making 5 cards:
Father's Day Gift Card Holder, Wedding Card made with Pretties, Thank You Card, Carsousel Note Card, Faux Diamond Dust Technique Card.

Workshop Fee: $15
Bring a friend that is new to stamping and me and you and your friend will pay half price for the class fee! So you and your friend will only have to pay $7.50 for the class. Place a 50$ order or more and your class fee is waived.

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 stamp sets (in order as they appear on this entry): Calendar, Full Calendar, Holiday Blitz, Canvas Background, Tart & Tangy, Sweet Shapes , Fundamental Phrases, Seriously Sassy, Garden Whimsy, Sweet Serendipity

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

Another Dressed Up Apron Card

I love, love the Red and White combination.   Add some gingham and it just makes me smile.   I pulled out the Dress Up Framelit and dressed it up with a doily apron.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:   Something to Celebrate, Tart & Tangy
Ink:  Real Red
Paper:  Whisper White, Real Red, Pawsitively Prints II Designer Series Paper, Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Red Satin Ribbon, Red Gingham Ribbon, Pearls, Doily
Tools:  Scallop Border Punch, Dress Framelits

Raffle Gift Tag

I am getting ready for all day crop that I will be vending at and spending the day with all my friends. I am so excited. I am so looking forward to the day. Here is a tag I made for the raffle prize that I am donating to the event. First I started with the Summer Picnic designer series paper. Next, I used my Stampin' Write Markers to color in the cherries from the Tart & Tangy stamp set. Next came the large circle punches and the scallop circle, I layered them one on top of the other. I also put some paper piercing on the scallop edge and attached it to the tag with Stampin' Dimensionals. Next came a strip of wide grosgrain real red ribbon. Then I stamped the greeting from Fundamental Phrases stamp set. I punched the greeting out with the small oval punch and then mounted on the coordinating larger oval. Then two real red brads were attached to keep the greeting in place.

2011 List of Retiring Stamp Sets, Accessories and Definitely Decorative

It's June 1st, so here is your 2011 list of retiring stamp sets, accessories and definitely decorative.    For those of you new to Stampin' Up!  every year, Stampin' Up! retires stamp sets, etc. to make room for new items that will be released July 1st when the new idea book and catalog will be released.    This year is no exception there is tons of stuff being retired, which means amazing new products on their way.    I have seen a few of the new items and they are just AMAZING!!!!

Click here to download the PDF listing of all the retiring stamp sets.

Click here to download the PDF listing of all the retiring accessories.    This document will be updated daily as things sell out.     So make sure you get all the accessories you love before they are gone!!!  Some have even been discounted!!!   So make sure to get those right away!!!!

Click here to download the PDF listing of all the items retiring from the definitely decorative line. This document will be updated daily as things sell out. So make sure you get all the accessories you love before they are gone!!!

Want to see all the retired items and start shopping, just click here.  

Don't forget, the last day to purchase retired stamp sets will be June 30th.   After that, the stamp sets will no longer be available to purchase.

2011 List of Retiring Stamp Sets

117034 Birthday Bakery [wood-mount] FRA ESP hostess
120115 Birthday Bakery [clear-mount] FRA ESP hostess
118394 Punch Potpourri [wood-mount] hostess
120124 Punch Potpourri [clear-mount] hostess
118388 Afterthoughts [wood-mount] ESP FRA hostess
120121 Afterthoughts [clear-mount] ESP FRA hostess
118384 Because I Care [wood-mount] FRA ESP hostess
120118 Because I Care [clear-mount] FRA ESP hostess
118474 Silhouette Sentiments [wood-mount] FRA ESP hostess
120127 Silhouette Sentiments [clear-mount] FRA ESP hostess
118531 Apple Blossoms [wood-mount] FRA ESP hostess
120139 Apple Blossoms [clear-mount] FRA ESP hostess
116992 Cute by the Inch [wood-mount] FRA ESP hostess
120130 Cute by the Inch [clear-mount] FRA ESP hostess
118754 Fast & Fabulous [wood-mount] hostess
120133 Fast & Fabulous [clear-mount] hostess
118720 Long Fellows [wood-mount] FRA ESP hostess
120136 Long Fellows [clear-mount] FRA ESP hostess
117048 Occasional Quotes [wood-mount] FRA ESP hostess
120142 Occasional Quotes [clear-mount] FRA ESP hostess
119993 Playful Pieces [wood-mount] hostess
120145 Playful Pieces [clear-mount] hostess
122130 Cute As a Button FRA hostess
120173 So Many Thanks $7.95
119216 Tooth Fairy $7.95
117092 Baby Steps $8.95
118726 For You Flower $7.95
117139 On the Green $9.95
117130 To & From Tag $6.95
115564 Sweet Birthday FRA $7.95
115562 Sweetness Unlimited FRA ESP $6.95
117653 Three Leaves $5.95
111582 Halloween Hoot $29.95
115460 From the Crypt $22.95
115458 Graveyard Gala $20.95
110372 Autumn Harvest $17.95
120788 Thankful For [wood-mount] $10.95
120795 Thankful For [clear-mount] $8.95
111642 Harvest Home $23.95
116982 Gifted [wood-mount] FRA $27.95
120480 Gifted [clear-mount] FRA $19.95
116578 Big on Christmas $19.95
115326 Good Cheer $22.95
111614 A Wish for Peace $16.95
111760 A Cardinal Christmas $23.95
111756 Home for Christmas FRA $18.95
111566 Christmas Classics $24.95
111612 Christ Is Born FRA $20.95
115346 Sparkly & Bright $17.95
116912 Holiday Hoopla [wood-mount] FRA $19.95
120450 Holiday Hoopla [clear-mount] FRA $14.95
118740 Blowing Kisses [wood-mount] $17.95
120603 Blowing Kisses [clear-mount] $13.95
113756 Love You Much FRA ESP $25.95
113750 Easter Beauty ESP $24.95
114974 A Good Egg $23.95
115289 To a Classic [wood-mount] $18.95
120441 To a Classic [clear-mount] $14.95
111532 Party Hearty FRA $26.95
113814 On a Pedestal FRA ESP $19.95
114944 Cheers to You $17.95
115442 Birthday Bliss $15.95
115229 Things I Love $15.95
116970 On the Grill [wood-mount] ESP $23.95
120474 On the Grill [clear-mount] ESP $17.95
117000 Kimono Kids [wood-mount] FRA $21.95
120498 Kimono Kids [clear-mount] FRA $16.95
115066 Simply Said FRA $28.95
113228 Just Buzzin' By $27.95
113620 Always FRA $28.95
115356 Wellness Wishes $14.95
113500 Fun & Fast Notes FRA ESP $33.95
115948 Build-A-Roo $25.95
114314 Happy Together $14.95
113744 Chic Boutique $26.95
115054 Pun Fun $32.95
118746 So Cute [wood-mount] $12.95
120612 So Cute [clear-mount] $9.95
113982 Choo Choo $16.95
115219 Teddy & Train $17.95
117060 Best Bots Forever [wood-mount] $22.95
120546 Best Bots Forever [clear-mount] $16.95
113810 Greetings, Earthling $21.95
115293 Lots of Bots [wood-mount] $19.95
120009 Lots of Bots [clear-mount] $14.95
111552 Sock Monkey Accessories $21.95
116962 More Monkey Accessories [wood-mount] $16.95
120468 More Monkey Accessories [clear-mount] $12.95
111550 Sock Monkey FRA $26.95
118054 Seal of Pawthenticity $9.95
113816 Friends Rock $18.95
115187 Beware Pirates $26.95
115175 Extreme Dirt Bike $8.95
115328 Extreme Guitar $8.95
115179 Extreme Skateboard $8.95
115177 Extreme Snowboard $8.95
115173 Extreme Surfboard $8.95
113760 Family Accessories Too $19.95
114960 Family Phrases FRA $19.95
113748 Forest Friends $14.95
116716 Animal Stories $15.95
111554 Teacher's Pet $18.95
116580 Bugs & Kisses $26.95
111624 Dreams du Jour FRA $18.95
113417 Petal Pizzazz $32.95
114393 Leaf Lines ESP $20.95
111592 A Flower for All Seasons $14.95
113397 Simple Friendship $25.95
113780 Hello Again FRA ESP $12.95
116714 Razzle Dazzle FRA $18.95
111626 Eastern Blooms $21.95
114395 Dream Gardens $18.95
113778 Paradise $20.95
113204 Cheep Talk $26.95
113792 Great Friend ESP $17.95
113804 Sense of Time FRA $22.95
114397 Compliments to the Chef FRA ESP $20.95
113800 Matchbox Messages $25.95
115052 Priceless $28.95
111634 Fresh Cuts FRA $21.95
115042 Pick a Petal $29.95
115352 Seeing Stars $21.95
111514 Tart & Tangy $12.95
113218 Friends 24-7 $25.95
111676 Puns from the Past $27.95
117134 Dotted Spring $17.95
120165 Pretty Pattern $17.95
117132 Teahouse $17.95
111598 Bella Toile $17.98
109298 Calendar $17.95
111008 Pretty Petals $17.95
109294 Sanded $17.95
114920 Art by Design FRA ESP $17.95
117141 Hodgepodge Happiness [wood-mount] $13.95
120570 Hodgepodge Happiness [clear-mount] $10.95
118728 So Green [wood-mount] $14.95
120588 So Green [clear-mount] $11.95
115436 Favorite Things $23.95
114365 FYI $19.95
113722 Hope Happens $19.95
115419 Hard to Say $23.95
115114 Wonderful Favorites $40.95
114916 All Holidays FRA $34.95
114966 Full Calendar $17.95
114968 Fundamental Phrases FRA ESP $37.95
113818 Everything Nice $17.95
114952 Defining Alphabet $43.95
114950 Define Your Life $47.95
115199 Jumble Alphabet $43.95
111570 Contempo Alphabet $43.95
113510 Schoolbook Serif Alphabet $43.95
111680 Schoolbook Serif Numbers $24.95
117116 Engraved Greetings $12.95
117118 Hello, You $9.95
117114 Live, Laugh, Love FRA $9.95
117018 Tag Alongs [wood-mount] FRA ESP $17.95
120513 Tag Alongs [clear-mount] FRA ESP $13.95

So Sweet of You

I just love the cherries in the Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper.   It makes me think of summer!  Here is my So Sweet of You card paired up one of this month's Viva La Verve sketch challenges.

Ingredients to make the card:
Stamp Sets:  Hello There, Tart & Tangy
Ink:  Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crush
Paper:  Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder, Cherry on Top Designer Series Paper, Watermelon Wonder Patterns Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  Aluminum Circle Tags, InColor Brads, Subtles Candy Dots, Doily, Whisper White Satin Ribbon
Tools: Banner Framelits, Crop-a-diles, Paper Piercing

Mojito Anyone?

Here's a scrapbook page I made with my niece & nephew playing bartendar. I have to say this is one page that went through quite a few revisions. I started with one version and ended up with a completely new version.

Here are the ingredients:

Stamp Sets: Tart & Tangy
Paper: Polar Bear Press Designer Paper (non-SU), Riding Hood Red (retired), Whisper White, Good Morning Sunshine (retired) and Jersey Shore (retired)
Ink: Real Red, Wild Wasabi (retired)
Accessories: Tim Holtz Grungeboard, Riding Hood Red Buttons
Tools: Big Shot, Go-Go Boots Sizzlets, Swirly Sizzlet, Eyelet Border Punch

Here are the special touches on the page:
Covering the Grungeboard with with Real Red Craft Ink and using strips of Ridding Hood Red as accents to the page. Cutting the line in half and adding it to the page with dimensionals.