Swirly Summer!

Last summer when the new catalog was released, I ordered the Swirly Bird stamp set and coordinating dies. I saw tons of ideas everywhere online and this is one I really wanted to make. Annnnd then, ya know, life. ha... So this past week I made it!!!
I don't have a greeting assigned to this card, but I like the bold colors and the fun design!

Supplies:
Stamps: Swirly Bird
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Real Red, Pacific Point
Paper: Pacific Point, Whisper White card stocks
Accessories: Big Shot, Swirly Scribbles Dies

What do you think? My favorite part is that I got to stamp! haha!

In Color Birthday

I think I got to stamp three days in a row last week! That is super exciting for me!

Today I am going to share this card that I think turned out really pretty. I got to use a current Freshly Made sketch (what?!) and brand new In Colors. This one is going on my display board, and it might end up in a very soon upcoming class!

Supplies:
Stamps: Number of Years
Ink: Lemon Lime Twist, Fresh Fig
Paper: Fresh Fig, Whisper White, Lemon Lime Twist card stock
Accessories: Pearls, staple

News!

Not only was a brand new catalog released yesterday, there are a few exciting promotions you'll want to know about!

First of all, this is a GREAT time to host a workshop! This month only, you can earn an additional $35 in hostess dollars, if your workshop totals $350 or more! Let me know if you're ready to schedule a workshop! You can do a live workshop at your house (or mine), you can do a catalog workshop, or you can place an order of $350 yourself if your wish list is long enough! (I know mine is...!!!)

Second, you've seen lots of Paper Pumpkin posts shared on my blog. You can also check my Pinterest board HERE. There are still several kits and refills available to order, but only subscribers can get them! Well, until June 10, first time subscribers can get 25% off the first three months of their subscription! Just click on the pumpkin on my sidebar to join!

Let me know if you need any help getting the most out of these promotions!

Blog Hop: Stepping Up with New Products!!

June has arrived and summer vacation is definitely underway at my house! It has also warmed up significantly, so I guess that means summer is here!

Today is a big day for Stampin' Up! A new catalog is released at noon today! Unless you have a demonstrator who has already delivered a paper copy to you... *wink.

Being a demonstrator means we get a chance to pre-order some items. Usually I do order a few things to have a little head start, and today's post definitely shows that! I have new In Colors (one of them anyway), new stamps, new dies, new paper and even a new ribbon! This is a super cute bundle- the stamps and the dies, and the paper that was designed to work with the set too! There is SO much potential with this set and I can't wait to show you even more of it!

So for today, I have a simple card first. I like it. It was pretty quick to make, the longest part was stamping off to get the paler pink flowers!

Supplies:
Stamps: Colorful Seasons
Ink: Berry Burst, Crumb Cake
Paper: Berry Burst & Whisper White card stock, Color Theory DP

And my stepped up version! I changed up the background color. I didn't stamp anything beyond the greeting. I die cut the branches and the flowers! And I added the cute ribbon too.

Supplies:
Stamps: Colorful Seasons
Ink: Berry Burst, Crumb Cake
Paper: Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Berry Burst & Powder Pink card stock, Color Theory DP
Accessories: Old Olive Mini Chevron Ribbon, Dimensionals

What do you think?

...I promise the cards are the same size, the angle of the picture is just weird, haha.
My card sketch is based on THIS sketch from TGIF Challenges, a week or two ago.

Anyway, we have a lot of stampy inspiration lined up for you today, so be sure and hop all the way thru! And leave us your thoughts- we all appreciate comments on our work!