We Create Blog Hop: Sweet Deals

Can you believe we're already a month into this new year? Because I cannot....

But, a new month means a new blog hop, and here we are! 

Today I'm featuring a couple great ways to get a "Sweet Deal" with Stampin' Up!
First- this great bundle with the postage dies and ten greetings! I am always in need of greetings. And I love postage, haha. I love mail, I love buying stamps, it's just fun for me! And this set has 9 sizes of "postage stamps", plus a few extra details! What's not to love?? The best part is that when you order a bundle, you're saving 10% right off the bat! 

But also, I've said it before and I'll say it again- Sale-A-Bration is THE best time to place an order, or host, or join as a new Demonstrator! Why? Freebies, freebies and more FREEbies! And today I'm showing off one of the Sale-A-Bration exclusive sets - Detailed Dogwood. It is beautiful! And it's FREE with an order of $100 or more (before tax and shipping). That's about the cost of two great bundles!  

SO today's card shows off the second biggest postage die, a lovely greeting, some pretty flowers, and for a bit of direction, I used the inspiration from TGIF Challenges to do a fun pink and red "watercolory" look. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Perennial Postage, Detailed Dogwood

Ink: Memento Black, Sweet Sorbet, Melon Mambo, Flirty Flamingo

Paper: Very Vanilla card stocks

Accessories: Black Gingham Ribbon, Perennial Postage Dies, Dimensionals, big shot (retired)

I actually tried three times to get this background. Finally, I put the Flirty Flamingo ink pad directly onto the largest acrylic block, all over it. Then I dabbed the Melon Mambo ink pad randomly. I edged the block with the Sweet Sorbet ink pad. I spritzed it with water and laid the block onto some Vanilla card stock and this is what I got when I cut it out! I think it's pretty and unique, what do you think? 

Now use the button below to hop on over to Kimberley's blog and see what she's created for you! We have some new hoppers this month, so be sure and welcome them with comments! 

We Create Blog Hop FEBRUARY 2024 Blog Roll
Kimberley Morris
Tricia Butts
Lisa Cunningham
Heather Guerrero
Rae Jean Communal
Tanya Harvey - that's me!

We Create Blog Hop: Haunts & Harvests

I blinked and it's already October! I haven't hopped the last two months because life was just too crazy. But for today I'm back, so let's get to it! 

I don't have anything current that is Halloweeny, and I don't have much that brings to mind "harvest", so I went for an autumn sunset with a few trees. I do love tree silhouettes in art and in real life, so this worked great. I used the latest sketch from Freshly Made Sketches, combined with the color combination from Global Design Project. And this stamp set comes from our Online Exclusives product line, which you can find HERE. (It also comes bundled with dies, and with gorgeous coordinating DP.) Also, I'm still loving those Blending Brushes! 

Supplies:

Stamps: Horse & Sleigh

Ink: Memento Black, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry

Paper: Very Vanilla, Crushed Curry & Cajun Craze card stocks

Accessories: Gingham Ribbon, Circle Dies, Blending Brushes, Dimensionals, big shot (retired)

Now hop along over to Libby's blog, using the button below, and see what they've got created for you. And let us know what you think! We all love comments! And happy October to you! 

Kimberley Morris
Cheryl Curtis
Tanya Harvey (me!)
Libby Fens
Tricia Butts

We Create Blog Hop: Christmas In July!

July already...half way thru the year already. So crazy to even think... But a new month means a new Blog Hop from me and my friends, so here we go!

This month we're doing Christmas in July! I was glad I had this Christmas greeting set that carried over from last year. (you can find it under the Online Exclusives HERE) And I loved the idea of mixing it with the Watercolor World stamp!
I checked some challenges and made these words work with the Festive Friday challenge (green/blue, background stamp, map) and the SUO Challenge (ribbon & twine)! 
 

Supplies:

Stamps: Watercolor World, Hope & Peace 
Ink: Pretty Peacock

Paper: Lost Lagoon card stock, Bright & Beautiful DP

Accessories: Festive Pearls, Gingham Ribbon, White Bakers Twine, Dimensionals

It isn't often I stamp directly on to DP because that would be when I would be most likely to drop the stamp or somehow mess it up, but I liked this particular sheet with the world stamp. And I love that greeting. I know I have felt that way the last few Christmases! Anyway, even tho it was a stretch, I am happy with how this card turned out.  

Now use the button below to hop on over to Kimberly's blog and see what Christmas idea she has created for you. 

Then hop along thru and see what everyone has created. We are a small group, haha. But we're full of fun ideas you won't want to miss! 

We Create Blog Hop: Patterns Everywhere

Happy June!! 2023 is half over!! What?! I have absolutely no idea what I just said, but I do have two cards for you today so there's that. 

Our theme this month is Patterns, and really it's to make you aware of the sale on DP this month only. You can view and the discounted DP by clicking HERE. You can also place an order while you're there! 

I don't have any current DP at the moment, but I do know that often people get frustrated and/or disappointed that they "can't" make something with the supplies they have. So let me show you how to make your own patterns with what you DO have- stamps and ink! And this time I used the latest sketch from The Paper Players. 

First, I stamped the floral backgrounds. I stamped flowers all the way across so it could be a sheet of DP or whatever. But it's really a background image. Then I created the greeting panel making a pattern of the greetings. This is a trick I was taught at the very first Stampin' Up! workshop I ever attended. Repeat the greeting and voila! You have a pattern!  

Supplies:
Stamps: Sending Smiles
Ink: Boho Blue, Soft Sea Foam, Daffodil Delight, Memento Black
Paper: Boho Blue, Basic White, Basic Black
Accessories: Black Gingham Ribbon, Sending Dies, Fine Tip Glue Pen, big shot (retired) 

Supplies:
Stamps: Sending Smiles
Ink: Fresh Freesia, Soft Sea Foam, Daffodil Delight, Memento Black
Paper: Fresh Freesia, Basic White, Basic Black
Accessories: Black Gingham Ribbon, Sending Dies, Fine Tip Glue Pen, big shot (retired)

Now hop along to Cheryl's blog using the button below. Then hop on over to see what everyone has created for you, (we're a quick hop) and leave us your thoughts too! 


Then make something pretty yourself! Or, place an order for some pretty patterned paper! 

We Create Blog Hop June 2023 Blog Roll
Kimberley Morris
Tricia Butts
Tanya Harvey <-- you are here!
Cheryl Curtis

We Create Blog Hop: May Flowers

And just like that- it's already May. And what a May this one will be!!  

For our blog this month, we're finishing our April Showers with May Flowers theme! So I'm playing some more with my Sending Smiles set. I used a different flower image this time, and I inked up the larger leaf too. So it's totally different from last week's cards, haha! 

My projects are based on the sketch from CAS Colours & Sketches (altho not slimline) and since the new catalog begins TOMORROW, I have a goodbye to the retiring In Colors thanks to the current SUO Challenges blog

Supplies:
Stamps: Sending Smiles
Ink: Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Pale Papaya, Fresh Freesia (sticking around!)
Paper: Pale Papaya & Basic White card stock
Accessories: Linen Thread, Brass Butterflies, Dimensionals

And I have a hello to the new In Colors! (this one is much closer to the sketch, lol... I didn't realize I flipped the first Basic White square when I stamped it... 

Supplies:
Stamps: Sending Smiles
Ink: Moody Mauve, Copper Clay, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat
Paper: Moody Mauve & Basic White card stock
Accessories: Linen Thread, Brass Butterflies, Dimensionals

I have absolutely loved those colors that are on their way out, but I am liking the new ones too. And it's fun to play with new shades! However, I have noticed a rather intense divide in response to the new colors. I surveyed my kids, haha, and they like exactly which colors I thought they might. What do YOU think of the new In Colors?

Now hop on over to Tricia's blog using the button below and see what May Flowers she's got for you! Then let us know what you think of our work too! Everyone loves feedback! 

And go make something pretty yourself- and send it off to someone too! People really appreciate happy mail! 

We Create Blog Hop: April Showers...

...bring May flowers! 
And so I am focusing on some bright flowers today! Because I cannot get over the fact that it is April and this year is just zooming past at the speed of light! (doesn't help that there are three inches of snow on the grass, that wasn't there Tuesday, and it keeps being less than 30* in the mornings) But, a new month means a new blog hop, so here we are! 

I took inspiration from SUO Challenges and made the small square Crumb Cake card shown, but in bright pink! And this one has already been mailed out- and it was late too! Rats! 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Happiness Abounds

Ink: Melon Mambo

Paper: Flirty Flamingo & Basic White card stocks

Accessories: Opal Rounds, Bakers Twine, Dimensionals

The twine is a little wonky, but the recipient won't mind. 

Also, you need to know that this stamp set and the Opal Rounds are retiring! The Opals will be 50% off starting April 4, but things tend to sell out quickly, so if you love these, you'll want to place an order very soon! 

Now hop along over to Cheryl using the button below. 

Then hop on through to see what everyone has made to inspire you today! 

And make something pretty yourself, and mail it out to someone! They'll love it and so will you! 

We Create Blog Hop: March to the Beat

Yet another new month has arrived, can you even believe it? And that means a new blog hop for you! 

When this month's theme was introduced, we were leaning towards March events and music. The only current music product I find in my stash is this Merry Melody embossing folder... And we're inching ever closer to saying goodbye to these favorite 2021-23 In Colors so I wanted to use those.... and then I saw the latest SUO Challenge to "go green!" and this card was born! 
I don't typically send Easter cards, but my grandmother did, and her sister could always use some cheerful mail, so I think that's where this will go.

Supplies:

Stamps: Rejoice In Him

Ink: Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen, Pale Papaya

Paper: Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen, Pale Papaya

Accessories: Soft Succulent Open Weave Ribbon, Festive Pearls, Merry Melody Embossing Folder, big shot

And now you can hop on over to Tricia's blog, using the button below, and see what she has made for you.

Then hop along to see the rest of our projects! We're a small group, but full of ideas for you! 

We Create Blog Hop March 2023 Blog Roll
Kimberley Morris 
Cheryl Curtis
Tanya Harvey -- That's me!
Tricia Butts

We Create Blog Hop: Sale-a-Bration Sweetness

Happy February to you! Every month we hold a fun little blog hop to help inspire your creativity! 

This month we're focusing on Sale-A-Bration! If you don't know, this is Stampin' Up!'s biggest promotion! For every $50 (US) you spend, before tax and shipping, you can choose an item for FREE. Many are exclusive, but today, Stampin' Up! announced additional freebies you can choose from! You can view the entire selection by clicking HERE. And it's only available until products sell out, or until February 28! 

For my projects today, I used the new sketch from Freshly Made Sketches, and some fun, exclusive Sale-A-Bration products that arrived yesterday! This new stamp set, Scenic Garden, is free to those who host a workshop that reaches $300 (that's 6 people placing a Sale-A-Bration order!) or if you place an order over $300, you'll get it too! The DP strip on my cards is also an exclusive Sale-A-Bration item you can choose with an order of $100 or more. The prints are happy and fun and I'm excited to play with it more! I only featured one sheet of DP today- but you can see both sides! And here's what I made!  

This one is super simple and almost entirely monochromatic. It might be just a bit too plain, but that's okay. The greeting came from Ranunculus Romance and I felt like it was a good match. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Scenic Garden (Sale-A-Bration only), Ranunculus Romance 

Ink: Petal Pink, Smoky Slate

Paper: Petal Pink card stock, Dandy Designs DP (Sale-A-Bration only)

Accessories: Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

Supplies:

Stamps: Scenic Garden (Sale-A-Bration only), Ranunculus Romance 

Ink: Memento Black, Smoky Slate, Fresh Freesia marker 

Stampin' Blends: Light Smoky Slate, Dark Petal Pink, Dark & Light Old Olive, Ivory 

Paper: Petal Pink & Basic White card stock, Dandy Designs DP (Sale-A-Bration only)

Accessories: Classic Matte Dots, Lovely Labels Pick A Punch, Dimensionals

Supplies:

Stamps: Scenic Garden (Sale-A-Bration only), Ranunculus Romance 

Ink: Memento Black, Smoky Slate, Fresh Freesia marker 

Stampin' Blends: Light Smoky Slate, Dark Petal Pink, Dark & Light Old Olive, Light Daffodil Delight

Paper: Petal Pink & Basic White card stock, Dandy Designs DP (Sale-A-Bration only)

Accessories: Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, Lovely Labels Pick A Punch, Dimensionals

And here they are all together! 

Now, hop along over to Tricia's blog using the button below, and see what she's made for you. 

Then continue on and see what everyone has made to inspire you today! Let us know what you think of our work. And then I hope you get to make something pretty today too! 

We Create Blog Hop February 2023 Blog Roll
Kimberley Morris
Tanya Harvey
Tricia Butts
Cheryl Curtis
Libby Fens

But don't forget- if you love any of the Sale-A-Bration items, you'll want to place your order soon so you don't miss out! 

We Create Blog Hop: 'Tis the Season

And suddenly it is December and the most wonderful time of the year is officially here! The first day of the month means a new blog hop, and I'm glad you're here! 

I love Christmastime! If your house is anything like mine, December is bursting full of so many places to go and things we could do or make or watch or eat or...! Which I love!
But.
See my card for today? It took about three minutes to put together. I think that paper is gorgeous and the soft colors and falling snow felt perfect with this sentiment of peace. The latest sketch from The Paper Players was an obvious match, and two little embellishments brought it all together. 

Supplies:
Stamps: Hope & Peace
Ink: Evening Evergreen
Paper: Evening Evergreen & Pool Party card stocks, Texture Chic DP
Accessories: White Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon, Red & Green Pearls 

Cards don't have to take hours to make -altho they can, and sometimes that is a lot of fun! Just like the holidays don't have to be jam packed to be enjoyed. Sometimes that is a lot of fun, but sometimes it's just stress. I hope this year you do the things that are the most important and leave enough space to really enjoy your family and friends and the peace of the holiday season.

Our blog hop is small today, but I hope you're inspired to make something pretty and send it to someone you love! Hop on over to Tricia's blog using the button below

and then continue on to see what we've all created to inspire you.
And enjoy your December! 

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And if you still need to make your Christmas cards this year, or if you're looking for crafty gifts for yourself or someone else, the Last Chance List was released this morning from the July-Dec mini, and it is full of holiday crafting supplies!
Also the Clearance Rack was updated and there are SO many cute things there! Both tend to sell out pretty quickly so run, don't walk, over and place your order! 

We Create Blog Hop: Thankful & Thinking of You

And just like that, it's November already and time to share our gratitude for others! Which is why our theme this month is both Thankful and Thinking of You. These are some of the cards I mail out the most, and I had already thought I would try to send out several thank you cards this month. Altho my card today ended up working better as a Thinking of You.

Today's card uses a diagonal tic-tac-toe challenge from The Paper Players (orange/yellow, texture, fall) and the sketch from Hand Stamped Sentiments. And this lovely bundle from the July-December Mini catalog. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Perched in a Tree

Ink: Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie, Mango Melody, Crushed Curry

Accessories: Linen Thread, Amber Gems, Dimensionals, Circle dies, Aspen Trees dies, big shot

There are a lot of aspen trees in my area and Mango Melody and Crushed Curry are perfect for the color of their leaves! I love how that worked out for today's challenges! 

Now hop along over to Cheryl's blog using the button below, and see what she has made for you. Then hop on thru to see everyone's projects. 

And then make something pretty and stick it in the mail to brighten someone else's day too! 

We Create Blog Hop: Halloween & Harvest

And just like that, we're to October and at my house that means Halloween! My little one looooves Halloween, just like my mom and my grandmother, haha! We decorated the house yesterday and the trick or treat costume has been planned out and is waiting in my closet, haha.
Our blog hop theme this month is Halloween & Harvest, and clearly, I had to go with Halloween. 

I got this cute bundle set for scrapbooking, haha, but so far I have only made cards with it. Today I have two matching cards, except for the color scheme. I used the latest sketch from CAS Colours & Sketches and I think it definitely stayed clean-and-simple! 

First, some bright happy shades: 

Supplies:
Stamps: Scary Cute
Ink: Gorgeous Grape, Mango Melody
Paper: Mango Melody, Basic Black, Basic White card stocks
Accessories: Leaf Label & Amber Gem combo pack, Scary Silhouettes Dies, Layering Circles dies, Glue Dots, big shot

And now some richer autumny shades! 

Supplies:
Stamps: Scary Cute
Ink: Mossy Meadow, Pumpkin Pie
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Very Vanilla card stocks
Accessories: Red & Green Pearls, Scary Silhouettes Dies, Layering Circles dies, Glue Dots, big shot

Now hop on over to Tricia's blog using the button below, and see what she's made for you! Then hop all the way thru, and let us know what you think! 

And since it's World Card Making Day, I have more cards to inspire you today, so keep checking back! And I hope you get to stamp today too! 

We Create Blog Hop

September already?! I really hope the weather checks the calendar so it will cool off soon...! In the meantime, we've got a new blog hop for you to enjoy!  

This month we'd like to direct your attention to the July - December mini catalog. If you don't have a copy of your own, I've got it linked here on my sidebar, on the right. On page 5, you'll find the Nourish & Flourish kit that comes in an insulated canvas lunch bag! This cute kit makes 9 all occasion cards, with envelopes AND with every purchase Stampin' Up! will donate $3 to end food insecurity. I love that Stampin' Up! often has fundraiser products to help make a physical difference in this world.

Never underestimate the power your cards have to also make a difference. I promise, recipients are always so happy to get a hand-made card, and know that you were thinking of them.
Recording memories in scrapbooks is just as important. Writing your history down, and sharing the reason behind your photos will be a treasure your loved ones will be grateful to have. 

For my cards today, I used the sketch from Global Design Project, and combined it with the SUO Challenge to use die cuts! I used three dies, and an embossing folder! It makes a pretty birthday card that will definitely brighten someone's day! 

I actually really just wanted to play this day, so I tried a few different ways of coloring the flowers. That also shows you that you can use what you already own, or you can try something new!
This first one is just to stamp in a color of ink as always, and as soon as you do, use a Blender Pen to pull the ink into the image.

Supplies:
Stamps: Happiness Abounds
Ink: Melon Mambo, Pear Pizazz
Paper: Melon Mambo, Pear Pizazz, Basic White
Accessories: Basic Pearls, Timeworn Type embossing folder, Blossoming Happiness dies, Blender Pens

This one uses the Watercolor Pencils and Blender Pens.

Supplies:
Stamps: Happiness Abounds
Ink: Stazon Jet Black
Paper: Melon Mambo, Pear Pizazz, Basic White
Accessories: Basic Pearls, Timeworn Type embossing folder, Blossoming Happiness dies, Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pens

and this one uses Stampin' Blends. 

Supplies:
Stamps: Happiness Abounds
Ink: Memento Black
Stampin' Blends: Dark & Light Old Olive, Dark & Light Melon Mambo
Paper: Melon Mambo, Pear Pizazz, Basic White
Accessories: Basic Pearls, Timeworn Type embossing folder, Blossoming Happiness dies

In this case, my favorite is the one with the Blends, but, I haven't invested into very many sets yet, so I don't have a huge variety. And I have a much bigger variety of colors with the pencils and way more with ink pads! Use whatever you've got and make something pretty today! 

But first, click the button below to hop along over to Kimberly's blog and see what she's made for you. Then hop on thru to everyone's, and let us know what you think of our work! Happy Stamping! 

We Create Blog Hop: My NEW Favorite Things

Happy June to you! May ended up much more of a blur than I expected, but a new month means a new blog hop, so let's go! 

Since the new catalog is still so new, we're focusing on new products today! I'm focusing on some of the great new In Colors! And I guess since it was Memorial Day when I was making it, I was feeling patriotic! 

This card also uses the center tic-tac-toe challenge from The Paper Players, with embossing, floral and dots! 

Supplies:
Stamps: Nature's Harvest
Ink: Starry Sky
Paper: Starry Sky, Sweet Sorbet, Basic White card stocks
Accessories: Timeworn Type embossing folder, 2022-24 In Color Matte Dots, White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, Dimensionals, big shot

Now hop along, using the button below, to Cheryl's blog and see what she's created for you! 

Then hop on thru (we're a very small group) and let us know what you think of our work! And make some time to create this month! 

Kimberly
Tricia
Tanya  (You are here!)
Cheryl
Wendy