Happy Balloon Day! Freshly Made Sketches #237

Hello Stamping Friends,

I'm finally back to playing along with blog challenges and I have an offering for you today!  

I chose this sketch from Freshly Made Sketches because it was so open to interpretation.  

I decided to use my favorite dsp from the retiring 
Occasions Catalog (May 31) 
called Shine On.  It's just a bit quirky and fun!  

If you like it as much as I do, be sure to order it before it's gone for good.  ;-)

I hope you enjoy!

blessings,
barb



The sketch:





My card:

Shine On Specialty Designer Series Paper

$13.00

Silver Foil Sheets

$4.00

Cucumber Crush 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$7.00

Hello You Thinlits Dies

$25.00

Balloon Bouquet Punch

$18.00

Silver Metallic Thread

$3.00

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Starts Today: Big Shots, Bundles, and Blendabilities!

Hello Stamping Friends!

Wow!  August is a great month around Stampin' Up!  If you've always wanted a Big Shot die cutting machine, this is the best time to get one.  From Aug 1. - Aug. 31 you can take advantage of this special deal by purchasing a Big Shot and receiving a stamp/framelit bundle for free.    Already have a Big Shot?  No problem!  Take your pick of selected bundles and take 15% off of the regular price.  

 Also released today are the remaining 6 sets of Blendabilities Alcohol Ink Markers.  Scroll down to see the color choices.  

Enjoy browsing today and have a happy stamping weekend!

barb

Big Shot and Bundles 

Bundle	Item Number	Stamp Set	Framelits	Discounted Price
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle WM	138923	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$33.75
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle CM	138920	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$31.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle WM	138924	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$42.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle CM	138921	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$35.95
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle WM	138925	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$43.25
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle CM	138922	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$37.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle WM	138911	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$54.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle CM	138910	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$45.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle WM	138644	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$50.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle CM	138200	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$43.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Night Of Navy Assortment

$11.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Wisteria Wonder Assortment

$11.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Calypso Coral Assortment

$11.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Melon Mambo Assortment

$11.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Crumb Cake Assortment

$11.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Smoky Slate Assortment

$11.95

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Guest Stamper: My Friend, Rena

Hello Stampers,

    Today's post has been brought to you by my talented stamping friend (and now my son's mother-in-law!) Rena.  Rena has been a long time scrapbooker, but after we met, she soon added card making to her list of paper crafting hobbies.  She shared one of her latest creations with me last week and I quickly asked her if I could share it with you all here on the blog.  I really liked her quick and easy card for several reasons.  

1. Everyone can use more masculine cards.  Even these brads are perfectly masculine.

2. The sketch of Rena's card is simple and so usable for any event.  

3. You can use up lots of pieces of leftover card stock and dsp for this sketch and mix and match layers, if you like.  

4. She used her Big Shot! I love this choice of die cut as her focal point.

So, a loud "Thank You" to Rena for sharing her talents with us today.

Hope you get some time in your stamping place this weekend!

blessings,

barb

Lace and Pearls

Happy Monday, Stamping Friends!

Today's post brings with it a gorgeous color and sketch challenge in one.  I stumbled upon this blog from down under called still addinktive and I wanted to play along.  Well, I stared at this sketch and color palette for a really long time  and I realized that I either needed to just start playing with colors and shapes or just move on to something different.  Therein lies the lesson I learned...just start.  It doesn't have to be perfect to be pleasing and shared.  Just remember, if you never start, you can never share.

happy starting!

barb

Here is my card:

Here is the challenge:

Stamping Supplies:

Ink:  Rich Razzleberry

Cardstock:  Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Pretty In Pink

Accessories:  Big Shot, Circle Scallop Die (used for card base), Beautiful Wings Embosslit,

Large Paper Doily Sizzlit

Pretties:  Artisan Embellishments Kit*, Flower Trim*, Basic Pearls, Taffeta Ribbon

*Spring Mini Catalog

Perfect Baby!

Hello Everyone!

I finally found some creative mojo today, so I'm ready to share my creation with you.   This sketch from sketch frenzy friday was my inspiration, and I needed a baby girl card for a shower I am attending on Sunday.  I really liked the results and I hope you like it also and gain some creative inspiration too.   Enjoy some stamping time this upcoming weekend.

 blessings,

barb

Here is the sketch: 

And here is my card:

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Stamps:  Itty Bittties*, That's The Ticket*

Ink:  Crumb Cake, Pink Pirouette

Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Fan Fair DSP

Accesssories:  1/2" circle punch, Ticket Duo Builder punch, Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack, 

Soda Pop Tops*, dimensionals and mini glue dots

Pretties:  White Baker's Twine (dyed crumb cake with sponge and ink)

retired Crumb Cake taffeta ribbon