New Catalog Countdown Day 3 - Tip Top Taupe

The new catalog is just three days away...I am just so excited!  We are spotlighting the new in colors in our countdown and today we have Tip Top Taupe.  This color is so pretty.  At first you might think its like Crumb Cake but it is so different.  I didn't think I needed another neutral but now I can't imagine not having it.  As you check out today's Inkspiration from my page, be sure to check out the rest of the projects by the SSInkspiration Design Team for today!

Here is a card I made with this fabulous color and an awesome new stamp set!  

I just love that flower from the You've Got This stamp set.  You will be seeing me use that one a lot this year.  I paired Tip Top Taupe with Very Vanilla and embossed the background with the new Boho Chic embossing folder.  This card came together so easy.  And I also made a coordinating envelope with the new light weight envelope paper.  There is no liner needed with this pretty double sided paper.  Let's see what everyone else came up with on the SSI Design Team using this fabulous new color!

New Catalog Countdown Day 4 - Mint Macaron

Okay, I know I shouldn't play favorites with these in colors, but this one is mine!  Mint Macaron sounds as yummy as it looks.  It is such a pretty sage green.  I can see it being used for neutral baby cards, vintage style cards, softer masculine cards, sympathy cards...it is just beautiful!  As you check out today's Inkspiration from my page, be sure to check out the rest of the projects by the SSInkspiration Design Team for today!  Here is my card:

I was actually inspired by a card in the new catalog as well but it ended up being a springboard.  I actually ended up being far from it.  Both cards use the Striped Scallop Thinlit die, tone on tone.  I was torn between pairing this color with Whisper White and silver or Very Vanilla and gold.  I went with the latter.  I also used the new banner punch for those perfect banners.  The stamp is also new, it is called Friendly Wishes.  It has great big bold sentiments and little fun accents like that flower. Of course I had to emboss the sentiment in gold.  And I added another bit of the lace trim.  Thanks for looking! 

  

New Catalog Countdown Day 5 - Watermelon Wonder

In just five short days the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog is getting released.  At SSI, we are super excited!  We are counting down until the release day giving you a peek at the upcoming new in colors.  They are fun and fabulous.  As you check out today's Inkspiration from my page, be sure to check out the rest of the projects by the SSInkspiration Design Team for today!

Today we are starting off with Watermelon Wonder.  It can take the form of a pink, a red or an orange so I am sure I will be using it a lot this year!  Here is my creation:

I made a little treat bag with our new envelope paper.  This paper is double sided and light weight and comes in our fantastic new in colors.  Along with the mini treat bag (which is being carried over to the annual catalog) I used a coordinating stamp set called You're So Sweet.  I decided to add a little sparkle with some Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper.  Also did you notice the touch of lace behind the Just For You sentiment?   That is the new lace trim and it is gorgeous!  Initially I only bought a few of the in colors and then I realized I needed them all!  Thanks so much for looking.  Come back tomorrow for a special look at these new great colors and great products!      

It's So Hard to Say Goodbye #4

I am back with my last tribute to the retiring goodies.  I got a chance to create a very special card for a very good friend who just found out she was having a little girl.  She has two boys and I think had prepared herself for having another boy.  She was just beside herself to find out it was a little girl.  I am happy for her because I know first hand how wonderful it is to have a little girl.  My daughter is such a special part of my life!  Here is the card I made for her:

There are several retiring goodies I used in this card.  The stamp set is called Baby We've Grown and I just love those cute little shoes!  I actually embossed this with the Blushing Bride embossing powder.  I am sad to see all the colored embossing powder retiring.  The patterned paper is from the All Abloom DSP stack.  I also used the Blushing Bride Chevron ribbon and finished it off with a cute heart button from the Sweet Dreams designer series buttons.  Thanks for looking!  Hopefully you have already got all of your favorite retired goodies.  Did you see everyone else's favorites from the design team over at SSI?  

Quick and Easy Masculine Card

Today I have a quick and easy masculine card using the awesome stamp set Guy Greetings which is going to be in the new Annual Catalog.  I can't wait to play with this stamp set all year!  Here is my card:

I used Smoky Slate, Night of Navy and a touch of Daffodil Delight.  I angled the card and the layers below to create some visual interest.  And I embossed the Night of Navy layer to look like tire tread.  This card came together so easily, don't you love it when that happens?  Check out all the other quick and easy cards over at SSI.

Let's Party

What I love about paper crafting is that you can make anything.  It is not just about cards or scrapbooking.  You can make 3-D projects, home decor and party favors.  Today over at SSI we are talking about party favors!  I have a few different ones to share with you that I have made using different tools.  They all use the big shot of course because it is pretty much the centerpiece of my crafting room, I can't imagine creating without it!

First up I have a little treasure chest I made with the retiring Petite Purse Die.  Of course you can make a purse with this but I chose to make something a little different.  I got my daughter's help with the accents so this could totally be a project you make with your child.  It is small but you could probably put a few gold coins in it (with or without chocolate inside).    

Up next is something I saw on Pinterest that I had to try myself using the Curvy Keepsakes Die.  This die is an absolute must have!  You can make all sorts of things with it.  Here is a perfect baby shower favor.  The box can hold about three tealight candles or some candy.  See that pretty minty green, perfect for a gender neutral baby shower, its one of the new in colors called Mint Macaron.  I just LOVE it!  

 Up next is a little treat box I made for my new catalog open house last year but I wanted to show it off again.  The hamburger box die is super cute and though I just put some candy in it, how cut would it be to put some macaroons inside?  This would be cute as a favor for a birthday party, maybe a 16th birthday  (PS, that paper and ribbon is retiring and I think both are on sale!)  

Up next I have two creations  using the brand new gift bag punch board.  I will admit at first, I had a hard time with this punch board.  But once I watched a video, I realized it was quite easy.  Here I used Blackberry Bliss card stock and made a little banner with the Bohemian DSP (as well as the new banner punch).  It was hard to get a picture of this but I made handles for the bag with the new Delightful Dijon lace.  This would be a nice favor for a fall wedding shower with those rich colors.    

Finally I had to share my favors for my new catalog open house on June 6th.  This is a small gift bag made with the gift bag punch board.  I actually made ones with all the new in colors, showing off the colors, lace and little resin flowers.  This one is Cucumber Crush.    The bag itself holds a votive candle.  If you are local and would like one, you gotta come to my open house!  

Thanks so much for looking!  If you want to plan and stamp a handmade party, we have all you need for invites, decor, favors and thank yous.  Did you get a chance to check out all the cute party favors over at SSI?

Sketch Frenzy Friday 5/15

I found another fun sketch that I couldn't wait to try.  I need to check this site more often because they have such awesome sketches and great designers.  Here is the sketch I was inspired by:

I had to use more of the Bohemian DSP, I just love those colors.  Here is my card:  

Along with the Bohemian DSP, I used the Boho Chic embossing folder and the Build a Birthday stamp set.  I just love being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  I get to see and try all the new fabulous products first!  I can't wait until this catalog is released and I can order even more goodies!  Thanks for looking!