Regarding Dahlias....

Yes.. Dahlias!  This new set in the Annual Catalog has a beautiful large dahlia bloom plus four useful  sentiments!   I've been eager to put ink to it ever since my order arrived last week!

I stamped the dahlia onto the Pink Pirouette cardstock then again onto a second piece of the same color; I cut out an inner portion of the second one out and layered it with Dimensionals.

I added a sheet of Whisper White cardstock inside the card and stamped portions of the dahlia lightly on two corner areas.  It looks so festive that way!

A horizontal strip of Black Chevron Ribbon and a vertical strip of Modern Medley Designer Series Paper add dramatic contrast and make the flower "pop"!  The sentiment is from the Label Love set punched out with the Artisan Label punch.  (Love that duo!)

I enjoyed with my first use of this set; I'll be using this beautiful flower much more in the future!

Products used for this card:

Stamps:  Regarding Dahlias, Label Love
Cardstock:  Pink Pirouette, Basic Black, Whisper White
Paper:  Modern Medley Designer Series Paper
Ink:  Strawberry Slush (pad and Marker), Basic Black
Accessories:  Black Chevron Ribbon, Basic Pearls
Tools:  Paper Snips, Artisan Label Punch, Dimensionals, Snail, AquaPainter (filled with alcohol) for splattering.

Thanks for visiting!  Wishing you a creative day!

Margaret

Six Sided Sampler CCMC260

Time for the Thursday Challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!  Today we have a color challenge featuring the lovely combo of Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral and Pistachio Pudding!

I used Pistachio Pudding for the card base then a layer of Calypso Coral.  Next a panel of Whisper White that I ran through the Big Shot with the Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (TIEF).

Using six of the hexagon stamps in the Six Sided Sampler set, I stamped two of each color and punched them out with the Hexagon Punch.  (I really like how these colors look together!)  I arranged them and adhered each with a Dimensional.

Next I die cut in Whisper White three of the daisy-looking flower on the Originals Blossom Party Die and centered them with white clay small flowers made with the Simply Pressed Clay and Mold, then attached them with Glue Dots.

For the greeting, I stamped the "my friend" from the set with Calypso Coral, punched it out then trimmed it down to about 1/2" and adhered it with Dimensionals.  I felt it looked so clean than I didn't add anything else; I decided I liked it just as is.  I did have to stop myself from adding something though!  lol!

This Six Sided Sampler set has eleven stamps in it!  It's really fun to create with, and the Hexagon Punch, as you can see, punches it out with an approximately 1/8" border all around for a very finished look!  I love this bundle and look forward to using it for many projects!

Here again is the color combination that is the challenge this week at Create with Connie and Mary!  Why don't you join us?  See the guidelines on their website then make a card using these colors; upload it to a public place on the web (blog, SCS, etc.) then go back to CWCM and link it there.   Be sure to check out the cards that the other challenge team members have made... they are such talented artists!

Thanks for visiting.  Hope you enjoyed and will come back soon!



Margaret

Chalk Talk Tags

I'm an office supplies afficionado.. are you? .. especially if they are colorful!  I was buying ink for my printer when I saw these cuties close to the check-out counter.  I know... impulse shopping!  But they were so colorful and useful, and... I knew just the people who "needed" them!  lol!  Maybe my friends like this kind of stuff as much as I do.  (yes, I know they do, lol!)

They were already packaged and I had an idea what I could do to dress them up a little for gifting:  Tags and ribbons!!  Our new Chalk Talk tag stamp set would be perfect!

The largest tag in the set has just the right saying; I stamped in in Black onto Whisper White card stock then die cut it with the matching Chalk Talk Framelit Dies.  So easy to get that trendy chalkboard look with these tools!

I cleaned my stamp then colored just the "something" banner with a marker, stamped it on Whisper White then cut easily it out.   It is popped up on Dimensionals for emphasis. The gifts were tied with some of my very favorite retired Stampin' Up! ribbon.  I am pleased to report that these little gifties were well received!  : )

Chalk Talk set  #130631w  $25.95;   #130634c   $18.95

Chalk Talk Framelits    #129983    $24.95

The two Chalk Talk items may be purchased separately but if you like to stretch your dollars to include more goodies, then you may want to consider  purchasing the Chalk Talk Bundle! 

   

The Chalk Talk stamp set and Framelits dies can be purchased as a BUNDLE for a 15% SAVINGS:
 

Chalk Talk Bundle – page 12

Chalk Talk Stamp Set and coordinating Chalk Talk Framelit dies:

     $43.25-  #132731   Wood-Mount Bundle

     $37.25-  #132730   Clear-Mount Bundle

Hope you enjoyed; I had to take the pictures early in the morning and the light is a little funky!

Thanks for visiting!  Come back soon!

Margaret

Secret Garden Birthday CCMC259

It's Thursday so it must be Create with Connie and Mary Challenge day!  Today we have a fun sketch challenge to work from!

The color scheme is Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight and a bit of Calypso Coral.  The Very Vanilla cardstock layer was dry embossed with the Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder and the Big Shot.

The two background flower layers were stamped with Crisp Cantaloupe then die cut with the Floral Frames Framelits.  The Daffodil Delight flowers and the leaves were stamped then die cut with their coordinating Secret Garden Framelits.  I used my beautiful new Coastal Cabana Ruffle Trim across the bottom of the flowers... this is the first time I've used this trim and I just love how easy it is to work with and how pretty it looks!

The Happy Birthday greeting is from the Itty Bitty Banners set, colored with markers then stamped onto Very Vanilla cardstock and diecut with the coordinating Itty Bitty Banner Framelit.  Tiny Basic Pearls embellish the top flower as well as the greeting!

Here's the CCMC 259 Sketch for this week:
 
Now it's your turn to try out the sketch and see what you can come up with!  Use only Stampin' Up! products and upload your card to a blog or other public location on the web then go to the Create with Connie and Mary website and link your card to the challenge!  That's it!  Easy and fun!  While you're there, check out the other fabulous challenge team members' cards!!

Remember too, that the Create with Connie and Mary Summer Collection is currently in progress!!  Great projects with full color tutorials for four weeks, tons of ideas and inspiration!!  Check it out while you're there!

Thanks for visiting today!  Come back soon!

Margaret

NEW 25th Anniversary Set: Best of Shelli!

Stampin' Up! has announced the 25th Anniversary set for July:  The Best of Shelli!

Who better to pick a "Best of" stamp set than the person who helped start Stampin' Up! 25 years ago? Shelli Gardner, our CEO and Co-founder picked her favorite stamp images from the past 25 years and helped combine them into a single set just for you!

 

 CLICK HERE to see the flyer for this wonderful collection of stamps for July:

 The Best of Shelli!

#133488     The Best of Shelli      English; clear mount       $14.95

Call or email me to order yours today, OR Order line through my Stampin' Up! website HERE!

Blessings,

Margaret

Stampin' Up! COOL Special for July!!

Happy July 1st, a new month and a fabulous NEW special from Stampin' Up!  YAY!  
Offer Dates: July 1-31, 201

Details: Buy three packs of select Designer Series Paper ($10.95 ea.) and get one for free! 

The Fine Print:

• Orders may be placed on any type of order (workshop, customer, or online).
• No limits. Order six? You'll get two more for free. Nine? You'll get three more for free.
• Check out our Designer Series Papers in the annual catalog pages 151, 153, and 154. 
• Order deadlines:
  
  • Phone: Wednesday, July 31, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
  • OEX or online: Wednesday, July 31, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)

• These items don't qualify for the offer:
  
  • Designer Series Paper Stacks
  • Specialty Designer Series Paper
  • Designer Series Paper ordered through hostess benefits

Now is the perfect time to purchase Stampin' Up!'s high quality, delightful new Designer Paper packs you've been drooling over!  

If you are my local customer, you may email or call me with your order if you wish to pick it up from me OR order online and use the Hostess code MKRX7Y9C and the order will be shipped directly to you from Stampin' Up!

If you are not local (to me), you may order online HERE, then click on "SHOP NOW" and use the same Hostess Code MKRX7Y9C.  Your order will be shipped directly to your home by Stampin' Up!  Thank you for ordering through me!  

Hostess code valid now through 8 a.m. (CDT) Monday, July 8.

Please contact me with any ordering questions!  funstampin @ cox .net  (remove spaces when using the address)

Thank you!!   Have a fun picking out your favorite Designer Papers for your stamping, crafting and creating!!  And save $ at the same time!  : )  

Margaret