Welcome to the Pals Blog Hop for October where we are celebrating an early Fall season by sharing Halloween and Autumn projects using our wonderful Stampin’ Up! supplies. We hope you enjoy our creations!
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Sherrie Gross at Stampin' Sunshine, number 9 on the Pals Hop. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all the projects.
For those who follow me regularly, you know I have two sons in college. I love sending them care packages. Our younger son loves homemade Chex mix so I whipped up a batch over the weekend and decorated the container. Of course he needs a card to go with the package.
The container was fun and easy to decorate. Two 2" bands of DSP wrap around the container. The Spider Web Doilies were the perfect backdrop for my skull and cross bones. Definitely spooky enough for a coed. The sentiment is from the Tags 4 You stamp set*. A piece of retired Stampin' Up Chevron Ribbon added a splash of color.
*Note: I did not realize this was a retired stamp set until typing tis post as I was confusing it with the Tag Talk stamp set that is current. You can easily substitute the Trick or Treat from the A Little Something stamp set..
I just love the Happy Haunting DSP. These little ghosts are just screaming out to me. Of course the card included a little fast cash for a movie or a burger out.
The next stop is Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs, number 11 on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting; I hope to see you on next month’s Pals Hop!
Welcome to the Pals Blog Hop for September. This month we are showing off our favorite new products from the new Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog. We hope you enjoy our projects!
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Brian King at Stamp with Brian, number 13 on the Pals Hop. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all the projects.
This project was created using several of my favorite new products:
Square Pillow Box Thinlits Die
Reason for the Season Photopolymer Bundle (stamp set and coordinating punch)
Winter Wonderland Specialty DSP
Home for Christmas Enamel Dots
Shimmery White card stock (an oldie but goodie)
So how did I get the Square Pillow Box to be become a rectangle? I put two pillow boxes together. Here is a quick look at how I did it.
I put each pillow box together leaving the squared off ends to meet in the middle. Then I created the belly band (3 1/2" x 9") to wrap around the two boxes.
Then I created the poinsettia using Whisper White Craft ink and Vellum. The leaves are Mossy Meadow card stock and ink. I found it easier to punch out the pieces and then stamp them. (Note: you can't be in a hurry because the white craft ink takes a while to dry. Be patient.) A few hours later I assembled my flower. I punched a 1 3/8" circle and anchored the flower onto the circle to give it the stability I wanted for the pillow box. A white Enameled Dot from the Home for Christmas Enamel Dots was the perfect center for my flower. It was adhered with two Stampin' Dimensionals to the Belly Band.
The card is 3 x 3 and was stamped with versa mark for the flower and heat embossed gold embossing powder. The leaves were stamped by using my Mossy Meadow Stamping' Write Marker. And the sentiment is from the Wondrous Wreath stamp set carried over from last year's holiday catalog.
The next stop is Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits From Dawn, number 15 on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting; I hope to see you on next month’s Pals Hop!
Welcome to the Pals Blog Hop for August. This month we are showing off our favorite crafting tools – those Stampin’ Up! tools that we just can’t live without. We hope you enjoy our projects.
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Amy at Amy's Inklings, number eight (8) on the Pals Hop. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all the projects.
I can't help myself but want to create something to celebrate the start of school. I absolutely LOVE the Fall and the start of school. It seems to symbolize a fresh start, a new opportunity.
One of my favorite movies (because I am a die hard romantic) is You've Got Mail. I love the beginning of the movie when Tom Hanks (Joe) says, Don't you love New York in the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly-sharpened pencils… I know I am weird but I have always loved going school supply shopping as a girl and then as a mom. So this scene always made me smile. A bouquet of newly sharpened pencils would really make my day.
Today a new Stampin' Up! catalog brings on the same excitement. New Designer Series Paper, new tools, new stamp sets.
In a few weeks the Holiday Catalog will launch and you will enjoy each and every page. My favorite tools are coordinating punches or thinlets/framelits to go with a stamp set. Due to my perfectionistic tendencies I am never happy with my own fussy cutting so the punches and dies are my best friend.
My card showcases the Schoolhouse DSP, and a new stamp set available on September 1st called Project Life Seasonal Snapshot 2015. Even if you are not a scrapbooker or Project Lifer this stamp is perfect for many Fall holidays.
The apple was created with the Curvy Keepsake Die and the Vintage Leaves/Leaflets Framelits Bundle in the annual catalog. A touch of Mossy Meadow ribbon is the finishing touch. Pssst, there is another stamp set to coordinate with the Leaflets Framelits Dies in the Holiday Catalog.
The next stop is Candy Ford at Stamp Candy, number ten (10) on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting; I hope to see you on next month’s Pals Hop!
Through the encouragement of another stamper I am submitting this to the Retro Rubber Challenge this week. Check it out here.
Welcome to the Pals Blog Hop for June. This month we are excited to show off new Stampin' Up! products from the just released 2015 - 2016 annual catalog. We hope you find great inspiration from the projects. Get your wish list ready!
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose, number 23 on the Pals Hop. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all the projects.
With Father's Day around the corner I created a little something for my dad using the new Gift Bag Punch Board. This punch board is amazing as it even punches holes through the top of the bag for you to thread your ribbon through. I have already seen variations created with a fold over flap to close the bag. Super cute no matter how you finish off the bag.
I used Very Vanilla card stock and my Dots & Stripes Decorative Masks. Using a Sponge Dauber and the NEW In-Color Delightful Dijon, I quickly and easily created my own unique DSP for my gift bag.
Then I created my tag using Night of Navy and Very Vanilla card stock and my Circle Framelits. The sentiment was stamped in Cajun Craze using stamps from the May Paper Pumpkin kit. (If you haven't yet jumped on the Paper Pumpkin train you are missing out!) Then it was tied on with the Metallic Baker's twine and hung from the new 1" Dotted Lace Trim Ribbon in Delightful Dijon threaded through the top of the gift bag.
The coordinating gift card is 4" square and embossed with the Large Polka Dot Textured Impressions embossing folder. A 2 3/4" square of Bohemian DSP layered with a square of Night of Navy and Very Vanilla card stock finish the card. The sentiment stamped in Cajun Craze is from the recently retired stamp set Hooray It's Your Day.
I am sure my dad will enjoy receiving this.
The next stop is the very talented Amy Whelan at Amy's Inklings, number 25 on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting; I hope to see you on next month’s Pals Hop!
Welcome to the Pals Blog Hop for May where we are preparing for the retirement of some Stampin' Up! products. Though it may be goodbye to some very loved supplies, it will make room for the much anticipated new catalog products. We hope you enjoy the Pals' creative projects.
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn, number 23 on the Pals Hop. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all the projects.
I combined a few retiring elements to create my card. First the Beautifully Baroque Textured Embossing folder gives the base of the card a beautiful backdrop. Then I used the Chalk Talk stamp set and coordinating framelits on Night of Navy card stock. I stamped the image with Versamark and used White Stamping' Emboss Powder. Oh, how I love White Embossing on Navy or Black card stock. Then I took one of the stamps from the Lovely Romance stamp set and stamped and embossed it on Navy card stock. I punched it out with the 1" Circle Punch. I then layered this on Whisper White circle using the 1 1/4" Circle Punch. A small pearl was placed on the center of the image. The Night of Navy Seam Binding Ribbon was the finishing touch.
Another stamp from Lovely Romance provides a stunning border inside the card.
The next stop is Sherrie Gross at Stampin' Sunshine, number 25 on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting; I hope to see you on next month’s Pals Hop!
While some of these items are retiring there is still time to order and add them to your stamping collection. Here are the products used for today's card, click on any item to begin shopping!
Welcome to the Pals Blog Hop for April where every day is Earth Day. This month we are showcasing projects that use recycled, reused or other earth inspired elements and colors. We hope you enjoy the Pals creative projects.
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Kerry Willard Bray at Peonies and Paper Chains, number 17 on the Pals Hop. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all the projects.
As I create I often change my mind or decide not to use an element that I punched, cut out or stamped. These items are never tossed away instead they go into the scrap tray pictured below.
So for this project I decided to recycle my scraps. First I dumped all the scraps on my craft table.
Then I picked out a scrap that was a Deco Framelit cut out from a sheet of the All Abloom DSP paper stack. You can see it in the left hand corner above. My intention was to use this piece however it ended up just being the inspiration for the color palette. Here is the result...
With the exception of the Lost Lagoon Base all the pieces were scraps. The first layer in Natural White card stock. Then I have a 3 1/4" square piece of Lost Lagoon and a 3" square piece of Pistachio Pudding. I took a piece of Lost Lagoon Thick Bakers Twine from Sale-A-Bration and wrapped it around the base. It just fit so I hid the knot behind the medallion. The circle with the medallion embossed in silver was added with double stacked dimensional. A sweet stamped butterfly on Pear Pizzazz card stock was embellished with some Basic Jewel Rhinestones.
And inside a sweet sentiment from the Best Day Ever Sale-A-Bration stamp set.
I hope I inspired you to get out YOUR scraps and see what you can create!
Welcome to the March Pals Blog Hop where we are celebrating spring. This month we are featuring spring related projects for Mother’s Day, Easter or any other occasion that celebrates winter coming to an end.
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Natalie Bradley at Soiree by Natalie Bradley on the Pals Hop. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the amazing creations.
When I think of Spring I think of flowers. So I wanted to create a beautiful trellis with a flowering vine climbing it.
To ensure it was clear I was creating a trellis, I made my card taller. The base of the card is 6" x 3 1/2". Then I added a layer of Very Vanilla 1/4" smaller around. I created the trellis with the Striped Scallop Thinly. I simply cut off part of the trellis and stacked it on top of each other. Then I punched out a lot of sprigs of greenery (Old Olive and Wild Wasabi card stock) using the bird punch. The smaller flowers are stamped in Calypso Coral on Calypso Coral card stock using the Petite Petals stamp set and punched out with the coordinating Petite Petals punch. The larger flower is from the Petals Potpourri stamps set and coordinating Flower Medallion Punch. I stamped the larger flower in Versamark and embossed it with Clear Embossing powder. I finished the flowers with Pearls and scattered a few along the trellis.
Welcome to the February Pals Blog Hop. This month we are sharing what we love - our favorite Stampin' Up! products and our favorite crafting techniques.
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Karen Hallam at Karen's Blog. Use the full lineup below to move along from blog to blog so you see all of the new projects.
I have always had a love of paper and memory keeping. I would go to my local craft store and spend money only to find that the things I bought were just a shade off the color I really wanted for my layout. Then in the summer of 2012 I was introduced to Stamping' Up! and fell in love.
My project today highlights what I love the most about Stamping' Up! products - they coordinate and compliment beautifully.
The products I used on this card are all from different elements within the Stamping' Up! collection. The Chevron Textured Emboss Folder has been out for a while. The yummy Hello Honey DSP is from the new Sweet Dreams DSP in the Occasions catalog. The arrow (really two arrows lined up behind the heart) was a new punch in the last annual catalog. The heart was created by lining up the chevron pattern from the Sweet Dreams Designer Washi Tape (on Very Vanilla card stock to mimic the same pattern as the DSP and then punching out the heart using the Sweetheart Punch. The button tied with linen thread is from the Sweet Dreams Designer Buttons set.
If I had gone to a big box craft store I would have spent hours trying to find elements that all coordinated. Stamping' Up! takes care of all the color coordination so I have more time to enjoy creating.
Welcome to the first Pals Blog Hop of 2015. We hope your new year is off to a great creative start. To celebrate the start of a new Stampin' Up! year, we are showcasing products from our newest catalog this month - the Occasions catalog. You may also see new Sale-a-bration products too. If you don't know how to earn free Sale-a-bration products - contact your Stampin' Up! demonstrator to learn more.
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Beth Beard at My little craft blog. Use the full lineup below to move along from blog to blog so you see all of the new projects.
One of my FAVORITE items in the new Occasions Catalog is the Perpetual Birthday Calendar Project Kit and coordinating stamp set. I love to be organized and while I have birthdays and anniversaries on my electronic calendar I still seem to forget or miss a birthday. I thought creating this calendar that now sits on my craft table will remind me of upcoming events I want to create a card for. So let's get to it...
This shows you the unique header for each of the months. It was so fun to think of how I wanted to embellish each month. This leads me to my cautionary tale...
I was so enthusiastic about creating that I forgot to look at the details of the printed calendar sheet. I created January and then I began jumping around to other months (as ideas popped in my head) without thinking about the days of the month printed on the calendar sheets. When I got to November I realized I was looking at a calendar sheet with only 28 days. Ooops. So I remade February and had to create a new header for November as noted above.
As a perfectionist this is difficult to confess, however I thought I might be able to save someone else from getting swept up in the excitement and doing the same thing.
The kit comes with the Chipboard base and clip to hold each month's calendar. All you have to do is change it out each month. The box that the kit comes in is also perfect for storing the months you are currently not using.
You can see I also added some embellishment to the bottom of the calendar pages as well. This kit was SO fun to do.
I think this would be a great gift, with a close eye on the calendar sheets this time.
I hope you enjoyed a peek my Perpetual Birthday Calendar. Hopefully you are inspired to create one yourself!
The next stop is Sue Becker at RnR Stamping on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting and I'll see you next month.
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Welcome to the last Pals Blog Hop of 2014. This month we want to help you start your holiday wish list by sharing projects featuring our favorite Stampin’ Up! papers, stamps, tools and accessories. Get your wish list ready as you move along through the blog hop.
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Becky Volpp at InkBlossomWithBecky on the Pals Hop. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the project.
There is nothing says Christmastime like the simple elegance of green and red together.
I am embarrassed to tell you this is the first time I inked up this stamp set. The Wonderous Wreath Bundle is fantastic. If you have not mastered this stamp and framelit set then I encourage you to watch the Stampin' Up! video here. The beautiful embossing detail is from using the Filigree Frame Embossing Folder from the Holiday Catty. It adds the perfect amount of whimsical texture to the card.
In this photo you can somewhat see that the berries on the wreath have a glimmer. I used Burgundy Red Stickles to add some blink. It looks really pretty when the light hits it.
And here is the inside of the card. Again I used a Textured Embossing Folder. I did not realize when creating this that I used a retired frame. The sentiment would also fit in one of the current Fun Frames Embossing Folders.
So what do I think is essential for eveyone's wish list? The Big Shot! I use my Big Shot with almost every project I do. It works with framelits, dies, and embossing folders. It is an essential tool in my craft room.
Good Morning! Today is a special post as I have been asked by my friend and fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Shannon Jaramillo to be a part of the Creative Blog hop!
What is the Creative Blog Hop? Well, it's like a chain letter. The person at the start answers four questions about themselves and then nominates one or two other stampers to participate and they do the same! It's always on Mondays and just hops from one blog to the next in a never-ending chain!
The purpose of the Hop is to give us the opportunity to share a bit about ourselves and to be able to introduce our readers to others stampers whose work we admire.
If you read Shannon's blog post here, then you learned a little about me. Let's see what else I can share with you.
1. What am I working on now?
I have so many ideas and projects in my head and not enough time to do it all. I am currently working on a Advent Calendar using the Tiny Treat boxes from the Stampin' Up Holiday Catalog. It is still a work in progress but here is a sneak peek...
I have used current Stampin Up products and a couple of retired items. I am pleased with the result so far.
2. How does my work differ from others in my genre?
I like to think my style is clean, classic, and elegant. Here are a few of my favorite cards, click on the card to go to the blog post and get more details.
Is my style unique? I don't know if it is unique, yet it is totally me. While each of these cards have ribbons as embellishments I don't ways use ribbons. I do love to add texture to my cards and my scrapbook pages.
3. Why do I create what I do?
I love to build things so I love to create. I have always been a organizer and problem solver. In my daily work many times my projects are longer term and the sense of satisfaction from completing something takes time. When I create a card, scrapbook page or decorative holiday item I have such a sense of accomplishment. I love when I am done and I can step back and say, Wow, I did that!
I create a personalized birthday card for each person in our organization (over 105 associates). It makes my heart soar as I walk around the office and see associates have these cards displayed at their desk. Not because I made it, because they tell me it makes THEM feel special. Isn't that what giving is all about? I love letting others know they are special to me through the creation of a card especially for them.
I have been capturing memories since high school. My best friend's mom did this with photos, matchbook covers, plane tickets and other memorabilia. I thought it was very special. My scrapbook pages have evolved and it is fun to watch their evolution along with changes of everyone in the photos. The introduction of Project Life reminds us to capture those everyday moments as well as the special events. I have really enjoyed doing this to tell the story of our lives.
4. How does my creative process work?
I get my Mojo (inspiration) from everything around me. It could be an event and the colors of the event. It could be a catalog I was paging through. Of course Pinterest is always a place for inspiration.
I tend to create as I go. The Advent calendar is a perfect example. Sometimes I have a vision in my head however more often the project, card or scrapbook page evolves as I create even if I had a vision to start with. When I think I am done I step back to look at the result and I may add something else or even take something away. I have even been writing a blog for a card and think "I should have...", and the next thing I know it I am remaking the card to finish the blog post.
Now I want to introduce to you another talented crafter, Lynn Kolcun. Lynn and I met just a few weeks ago at a World Card Making event in Atlanta Georgia. We hit it off immediately and had so much in common. I know you will enjoy getting to know her and seeing her unique creations as well.
Here is what Lynn shared with me about herself:
I have been a hands on crafter all my life but have never had as much fun or immersed myself in one as much as I have with paper crafting and stamping. My 'enabler' was a co worker who brought all her supplies into the office twice a month and taught us tips and tricks for making cards. I was hooked. One of my first big projects was the wedding invitations for my daughter. Since then I have done many wedding invitations for customers as well as family. My style is hard to describe but probably closest to clean lines with layers, color and texture.
You can see Lynn's work at Avery's Owlery named after her granddaughter. Then next Monday you can learn more about what Lynn is working on when she is featured on the Creative Blog Hop.
I have enjoyed the opportunity to share with you a bit more about me and why I create. I hope you will add StampinMojo to your list of places YOU get inspiration. You can also follow me on Facebook and Pinterest.
Welcome to the October Pals Blog Hop where we are celebrating an early Halloween and Harvest season. This month we are sharing Halloween and fall projects using our wonderful Stampin’ Up! supplies.
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from #7 Amy Williams at Stamps and Spice on the Pals Hop. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the amazing creations.
My project is clean and simple. The base is Soft Suede. I cut 3/4" of an inch off the front of the card and then placed another strip of DSP from the Color Me Autumn DSP collection on the inside of the card so it shows through to the front. A fun and different twist.
The acorns were created by cutting out four acorns from the Autumn Accents Bigz die (2 in Early Espresso and two in Soft Suede) and then cutting the top of the Early Espresso acorns and adhering to the Soft Suede. The Mossy Meadow ribbon is the finishing touch.
Welcome to the Pals Blog Hop for August. This month we are showing off our favorite crafting tools - those Stampin' Up! tools that we just can't live without. We hope you enjoy our projects!
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from the very talented Kerry Willard Bray at Peonies and Paper Chains on the Pals Hop. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the amazing creations.
When I first started scrapbooking and stamping I used ink, paper and punches! I was amazed by what some people could create from a variety of punches. Little by little I built up a collection and today I own almost all the Stampin' Up! punches. Punches are a quick and easy way to create dimension to any project.
My Back to School card shows off several of my favorite tools:
Punches - Owl punch and Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack
Designer Series Paper Stacks - Brights Collection used for this card
Photopolymer Stamps sets - LOVE these!! (Draw the Line and Epic Alphabet)
Stampin' Write Markers - Used to ink a part of a sentiment (from Retired set - Another Great Year)
Stampin' Trimmer - the BEST paper trimmer I have ever used
My list could go on and on. Stampin' Up! offers the best products and I love how everything coordinates leaving more time to create.
The complete list of everything I used to create this card is listed below under the blog hop participants.
The next stop is Nicole Watt at Pixel Maven's Retreat the guru of digital crafting using Stampin' Up's MDS program on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting and I hope to see you next month.
Here is the complete line up in case you get off track! You don't want to miss the work of a single stamper on the list.
Welcome to the July Pals Blog Hop. This month we are featuring a New Hues Review. Let the new Stampin' Up! In Colors for 2014-16 inspire you - Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Hello Honey, and Tangelo Twist. We hope you find great inspiration from our creations.
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper cards number 21 on the Pals Hop. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the amazing creations.
In my opinion, this year's annual catty is over the top. There was very little I did not want to add to my Stampin' Up! collection. And that certainly includes the NEW 2014-2016 In-Colors. I was so excited when I learned we would hold an entire Blog Hop dedicated to these colors.
My first item is a pocket journal. I thought this was a wonderful addition to the Stampin' Up! gift packages. You can find the journals on page 200 of the catalog.
The journal measures 31/2" x 5 1/2" and can easily slip into a card as a little something to the recipient. I love paper and I love journals so this was a must on my first order. Isn't this cute? The "Don't Forget" and the arrow are from the What's Up? stamp set. The sentiment is from the Oh My Goodies stamp set and already a "go to" stamp set for me. The Don't Forget works as a reminder for to-do lists to keep track of and also a reminder to Live Well, Laugh Hard and Love Big. Life has a way of pulling me off center at times and this journal in my purse will be a great reminder!
I am showing off the unique accessory available for the new In-Colors on this card (as well as on the journal) - it is the Printed Clothes Pin! I was not quite sure how I would use them and came up with the idea of hanging my sentiment from it. It looks like it is clipped to the vine doesn't it? Simply fun.
My projects used Tangelo Twist, Mossy Meadow and Hello Honey from the new collection. I hope this got YOUR StampinMojo going.
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