INSPIRE...CREATE....SHARE 2014-15 Stampin' Up! Catalog

Hello Stamping Friends,

The day us SU fans wait for each year is here and the new catalog will go live at 12:00 noon, Mountain Time.  I am so excited about the new items in this catalog and I can't wait to share them with you!  If you need a catty, please contact me and I'll get one to you.  

Happy Stamping!

barb

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Fathers Are...A Work of Art

Hello Stamping Friends,

    Today I wanted to showcase a new stamp set called Work of Art.  There are many samples out there in virtual world and this is a CASE, (copy and share everything) of one of those cards.  I wanted this card to be more masculine for my hubby's father's day card, so I chose Hello Honey, Bermuda Bay, and Cajun Craze for my colors.  ;)  I hope you like it and even get some time in your stamping space this week to get creative!  

Be blessed and happy stampin'

barb

Here is my card today:

Stampin' Supplies

Stamp Sets:  Work of Art (new main catalog), Delightful Dozen (retired)

Ink:  Hello Honey, Bermuda Bay, Cajun Craze, Early Esspresso

Paper:  Bermuda Bay, Naturals Ivory, Moonlight: Designer Series paper stack (new)

Pretties:  Linen Thread

Stampin' Up! Retiring Product Blowout!

Hello Stamping Friends!

Check it out!  Stampin' Up! is offering remaining retired products at discounted pricing now through June 4th.  Check it out and find your bargains quickly.  ;)

happy stamping!

barb

retiring stamps

retiring accessories

Simple Floral

Hello Stamping Friends,

     It's been a long time since I've posted, as you can see.  ;)  Life is crazy sometimes and this has been one crazy season.  But, I did get a little time to stamp and color this image from Bloom With Hope; a new hostess set in the upcoming 2014-15 Stampin' Up! catalog.  I can hardly wait for it to go live on June 2.  It's so exciting!!  I also used the new Blendabilities markers (available August 2014) For my inspiration, I used this theme at Paper Players.  

So, here is my card:

and here is the challenge:

Stampin' Supplies:

Stamps:  Bloom With Hope (2014-15 hostess set)

Regarding Dahlias

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (new)

Paper:  Coastal Cabana, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Tools:  Flower Garden Embossing Folder

Pretties:  Blendabilities: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Coastal Cabana 

(available August 2014)

Bermuda Bay Taffeta Ribbon

Saying Goodbye to The Old...Retiring Stamps

Hello Stamping Friends,

Here is what you need to know to take advantage of the Stampin' Up! retiring lists.  Get the goodies while they are still available and you have the best choice.  This week is a wonderful opportunity to safe all shipping costs on your order as well, even on the weekly deals!  As always, happy stamping!

barb

 

 

April 21-25

Retired Products (My Demo Website)

Retiring Stamps (PDF)

Retiring Accessories(PDF)

Weekly Deals! 

Get More For Your Money with Sale-A-Bration!

Hello Friends!

Well, Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration is in full swing and lots of people are earning lots of cute free goodies with each $50.00 purchase.  It's already been so great!  But, there is another opportunity I'd like to share with you, and that is joining my Stampin' Up! team by becoming a SU Demonstrator. (join HERE) If you love rubber stamping and paper crafting as I do, you will also love the benefits of becoming a SU Demo!  If you have even remotely tossed around the idea, check out this awesome opportunity right now during Sale-A-Bration.  It might just be the perfect time for you to join my team!  Contact me if you have any questions.  Remember, this offer ends March 31, 2014.

Happy Stamping!

barb

One Stop, Blog Hop....Finally!

Hello Friends!  We have another snow day (it IS winter, after all!) here is Oklahoma City, so I thought I might actually post a "One Stop, Blog Hop" for your enjoyment today.  Hope you enjoy these talented paper crafters and have the blessing of getting some of your own stamping time in over the next few days!

happy stamping and happy snowing!

barb

Helene Den Breejen

 

Robin Messenheimer 

 

Tanya Bell 

 

Donna Wicks 

 

Sherrie Gross 

 

Jamie Hurley 

 

Debra Currier 

Kaleidoscope Birthday

Hello Friends!

Here with another sketch challenge and card creation for you today.  Decided to take this sketch in a more masculine direction and I like how it came out.  It was pretty quick and easy using the new angled tag topper punch in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  The sketch I used was from the Paper Players Challenge, which I really liked.  Hope you enjoy and have a happy stamping weekend!

barb

Here is the sketch:

And here is my card:

Stampin' Supplies:

stamps: Delightful Dozen

paper:  Whisper White, Smokey Slate, Kaleidoscope dsp

ink:  Bermuda Bay, Smokey Slate

handy tools:  chevron embossing folder, angled tag topper punch

pretties:  Black and Bermuda Bay taffeta ribbon

Watercolor and Butterflies

Hello Everyone!  It's been very, very good to finally create again tonight.  Today's card is based on a brand new sketch from Sketch Frenzy Friday and a challenge from the ladies over at SU-Only Challenges and features the newly released designer series paper called Watercolor Wonder.  This and many other amazing new products are found in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog.  If you are in need, or want of new stamping goodies, please visit my Demonstrator Business Website to place an online order.  Thank you for visiting my blog and I hope you enjoy the old projects and the new ones to come in 2014.  

Happy New Year and Happy Stamping!

barb

The sketch:

My card:

Stamping Supplies:

Stamps:  Papillon Potpourri, Fabulous Phrases

Paper:  Whisper White, Watercolor Wonder dsp

Ink: Calypso Coral, Tangerine Tango, Delightful Daffodil

Pretties:  Calypso Coral Twine, Basic Pearls, Very Vintage Buttons, 

Subtles Designer Buttons

Handy Tools:  Word Window Punch,  Bitty Butterfly, Elegant Butterfly, 

Floral Frames Framelits, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder (retired)

Long Time, No Post....

Hello My Friends,

     It's good to be back creating and posting cards today.  I took a bit of a break, as you may have noticed.  But, it's time to get back on the poverbial  horse and get back in the game.  ;)   So....Thanksgiving and the autumn season are upon us and it really has proven to be a stunning season here in Oklahoma.  Please enjoy the cards today.  I hope they can offer a little warm, comfy, fall inspiration.   The last photo is from a day trip we took last week to the Talimena Scenic Byway in southeast OK.  I've never seen such fall beauty.  Enjoy!

Happy Stamping!

barb

 Versamark resist technique using versamark and classic dye ink together.

 Versamark resist technique using only versamark.

Colors in southeast Oklahoma 11-1-2013

Stamping Supplies:  (both cards combined)

Stamps: Gently Falling, Harvest of Thanks

Paper: Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla, Crushed Curry

Ink: Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Early Espresso, Soft Suede,Versamark

Handy Tools: Deco Label Framelits, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch,

1 3/8 Circle Punch, Big Shot, Stampin' Dimensionals

Pretties: Linen Thread, Natural Buttons, Vintage Trinkets