Blog Hop: Using Our Words!

Welcome back to another fun blog hop!

Words are powerful, aren't they? I've actually thought about that a lot lately...with all sorts of things in my life. And it fits our September Blog Hop theme perfectly because today we are using our words! Our stamped words! I have a few word sets and I wanted to feature as many as I could, haha.....

This one might be my favorite of the bunch...or it might be too busy...but I love that DP and the colors together! For this card, I used the latest Freshly Made Sketch and I kept the words as the main image!

Supplies:

Stamps: Yippee-Skippee, Summer Silhouettes

Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede

Paper: Soft Suede & Whisper White card stocks, Park Lane DP

Accessories: Hexagon punch (to flag the end of the strip), Dimensionals

This fun and simple card uses the colors from the Nacho Average Challenge blog, but the sketch comes from the Clean & Simple blog, and yes, this sketch intended for big words to be the focal point! Perfect!! 

Supplies:
Stamps: Feel Goods
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay card stock, Sweet Taffy DP
Accessories: Petite Petals Punch, Brights Candy Dots

And finally, I have a completely neutral card - I was actually picturing it differently, but this is how it ended up! haha... And I like it, so that's okay. I used a recent Retro Sketch.

Supplies:
Stamps: Thoughts and Prayers
Ink: Basic Black, Crumb Cake
Paper: Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Very Vanilla card stocks
Accessories: Banner Punch, Neutral Buttons, Linen Thread

So here you have seen three different word stamp sets in action. There are so many more! If you turn to page 245 of your newest catalog you might find a surprise, certainly those who haven't made their catalogs all dog-eared like mine is, haha! This year Stampin' Up! provided a photo index of ALL the word sets in the catalog! (the ones that are all words or very close to it) How handy is that? No matter what kind of event you're creating for, you can flip to the back and see exactly which set to use- or order!
And right now- anyone who hosts a $300 workshop before Oct 31st, will get the limited time Good Greetings stamp set!

How's that for a complete set of words?! And you can only get it FREE, for hosting! 

Now go see Cheryl's word creations and hop thru the rest of the blogs and see how our Words inspire you!

Bold & Bright

Today I've got a birthday card to share, with colors the absolute opposite of yesterdays!
Ever heard of "Dressing Your Truth" or "The Child Whisperer"? Well, this card is for a Type 3 friend so bold, rich colors were just right for her. Also, I thought I'd use up some of the retiring In Colors- perfect match! I also used the Verve April 2 sketch for this one.
...and the greeting looks a lot more straight irl...weird.

Supplies:
Stamps: Yippee Skippee
Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Crushed Curry
Paper: Raspberry Ripple, Tangerine Tango, Gumball Green, Tag A Bag Accessory kit (striped paper)
Accessories: Big Shot, Arrows Embossing Folder, On Film Framelits Dies, Hexagon Punch (to flag the ends), Dimensionals

Double Retro

I got to stamp! I had written out the sketches I typically use, and then while my son was using the computer for his science project (and Dad was helping), I managed to put two cards together! They use the same sketch (Retro Sketch #102) but I had a lot of ideas for it, so here are two!

First I used a fun DP print for the largest area.

Supplies:

Stamps: Wanderlust, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Basic Gray, Soft Sky, Gumball Green

Paper: Very Vanilla card stock, Epic Day DP

 

Then I thought I'd stamp the card front and leave the greeting area plain.

Supplies:

Stamps: Yippee-Skippee, Wonderfall, Gorgeous Grunge

Ink: Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Early Espresso

Paper: Crumb Cake & Old Olive card stocks

Love the Big Shot!

haha... This particular card is all about the Big Shot! I used two die sets, and an embossing folder, and only one stamp! I also used the current Freshly Made Sketch for the layout.

The best part? This is a sneak peek for my upcoming Valentine Card Class! Since we'll be making five cards, and its likely you only need one for the love of your life, this one suits friends or sisters or whoever you want to send a card to, any time of year! But with the hearts and the love its still great for Valentines!

Supplies:
Stamps: Yippee Skippee
Ink: Calypso Coral
Paper: Calypso Coral & Whisper White card stocks, I Am Me DP
Accessories: Silver Mini Brads, Chevron Embossing Folder, Banners Framelits Dies, Hearts Framelits Dies, Big Shot, Dimensionals

Glittery Valentine

Thanks to Pinterest, I've been thinking a head about Valentines Day (for once!). I haven't made any actual plans, just thinking of ideas... And this card is perfect if you're thinking about Valentines Day too! I used the latest Retro Sketch and turned it to work better with my greeting!

Supplies:
Stamps: Yippee Skippee
Ink: Real Red
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black card stocks, Red Glimmer Paper
Accessories: Heart Framelits, Chevron Embossing Folder, Designer Label Punch, Dimensionals, Big Shot

And on the subject of Valentines, Stampin' Up! has some adorable, limited time Valentine sets that you don't want to miss, in addition to some cute Valentine-y sets in the Occasions Mini and the Catalog! Check these out HERE!

Happy Butterflies!

I had some time today so I made a bunch of cards to share this week!

First up, I have this bright, fun card using the current Mojo Monday sketch! I got to use Gorgeous Grunge (finally!) which I got for Christmas, haha... The color combination came from MDS. I wanted to use one of these butterflies that were punched out for a class HERE, and needed some ideas on what to pair with Tangerine Tango! Handy, huh??

Supplies:
Stamps: Gorgeous Grunge, Yippee Skippee
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay, Tangerine Tango markers
Paper: Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Crumb Cake & Sweater Weather (retired- Holiday Mini)
Accessories: Itty Bitty Butterfly punch, Designer Label punch, Chevron Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Dimensionals

Orangey Birthday Cards!!!

Its a new week, and that means a new card class coming up! But first we'll wrap up last week's class for you. I know this was advertised as an All Occasion card class, but personally, I did a lot of birthday and thank you cards because that's what I use the most.

This first card would work for just about anyone's birthday, with the happy bright colors.

Supplies:
Stamps: Banner Greetings, Wanderlust
Ink: Tempting Turquoise
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White card stocks, I Am Me DP
Accessories: Brights Candy Dots

And this second one, while using softer colors, the greeting cracks me up! *grin

Supplies:
Stamps: Make A Cake, Yippee Skippee
Ink: Crisp Cantaloupe, Chocolate Chip markers, Tangerine Tango
Paper: Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe, Chocolate Chip card stocks
Accessories: White Bakers Twine, Dimensionals

Butterfly Cards

Today is the day of my All-Occasions Card Class! This is a stack of 12 cards, perfect for a gift, or to keep for yourself! Attendees can stamp any greeting they like and use the cards for whatever occasions they need. The cards I'm sharing today are springy, butterfly cards.

This one uses a recent Freshly Made Sketch, but when I had it all stamped I decided the panel worked better with the card going horizontal instead of vertical.

Supplies:

Stamps: Creative Elements, Yippee-Skippee

Ink: Soft Sky, So Saffron, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder

Paper: Wisteria Wonder, So Saffron, Whisper White

 

And this one is totally inspired by a card my upline designed! I posted her card HERE in May, and this is my redesign of it.

Supplies:

Stamps: Papillion Potpourri, Yippee-Skippee

Ink: Coastal Cabana, Calypso Coral

Paper: Whisper White, Calypso Coral card stocks, I Am Me DP

Accessories: Itty Bitty Butterfly Punch, Big Shot, Chevron Embossing Folder

Blog Hop: Gift Giving!

The 1st of November means its time for another fun and inspiring blog hop! This month Julie chose the theme of Gift Giving! The holidays are upon us, so I'm sure you're looking for a quick, creative idea too!  

I have two ideas for you today!

First up, straight out of the catalog, page 158 in fact! I chose the Tag A Bag gift bags, and the Tag A Bag Accessory Kit to make this adorable little birthday gift for a friend of mine! I've seen stampers fill these bags with treats, cards, or even some little stamping supplies- what a fun hostess gift idea! These are perfect to make sweet, small gifts for friends, neighbors, coworkers, whoever you need to take a quick gift to. I used a fun greeting set, but you could use any stamp or punch to fill in the tag. And the price can't be beat- 10 bags and 10 tags, all ready for you to put together however you like!

Supplies:
Stamps: Yippee Skippee
Ink: Smoky Slate, Crushed Curry
Paper: Tag A Bag gift bags, Tag A Bag Accessory Kit (tags, twine, clothespin)

Next up I have this little jar. In our corner of the world we like to leave Halloween treats on neighbors door steps and then run away to keep it a surprise. It comes with a note that says you were BOOed. Well, we got BOOed, so we had to pass it on! Handy to have this Gift Giving blog hop coming up too! This project uses the Thankful Tablescape kit, along with a bit of Sweater Weather DP, my Big Shot, and a bunch of glue dots, oh, and an empty pickle jar!

Supplies:
Paper: Thankful Tablescape, Sweater Weather DP
Accessories: Big Shot, Autumn Accents die, Glue Dots



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Now go hope thru to see what every one else suggests for your Gift Giving ideas! Be sure and leave comments letting us know what you think! :)