Stylin' Stampin' June Hop

It's time again for our monthly hop. I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to join these wonderful demonstrators each month; plus it forces me to take some me time and get creative!

For my 3-D project this month, I chose graduation and went super simple. These cute little caps are quick to make. I think they would be great for party decorations, or to assign place settings.

Supplies used:
Cardstock: Basic Black (2- 3x3 pieces, one folded in half)
Punches: 2 3/8" Circle
Embellishments: Calypso Coral Baker's Twine; 2011-2013 Printed Brads
Adhesive: Tombow Multipurpose
Tools: Tabletop Paper Cutter; Simply Scored; Paper Piercer; Craft Scissors

My card started with one thought in mind and it doesn't look anything like I had originally planned. I knew I wanted to use the 2012-2014 In Colors and the Button, Button set. I had initially intended to have an explosion of buttons on this card. You can see, that didn't happen! I was incredibly pleased with this card as I have had Button, Button since it first came out and I've used it once. It has always been a set I've struggled through designing with.

Supplies used:
Card stock: Baja Breeze; Primrose Petals; So Saffron; Very Vanilla; Gumball Green
Classic Ink (new firm foam pads!): Gumball Green; Midnight Muse; Primrose Petals; Summer Starfruit
Stamp sets: Button, Button; Curly Cute; Four Frames
Adhesive: Glue Dots; Tombow Multipurpose; Snail
Punches: Petite Pennants; Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack; 1/2" Circle; 3/4" Circle; Modern Label; 1/16" Circle Handheld; Word Window
Ribbon: Chocolate Chip Scallop Dots
Brads: 3/16" Metallic
Embossing Folder: Adorning Accents
Tools: Color Coach; Tabletop Paper Cutter; Simply Scored; Big Shot; Craft Scissors; Stampin' Scrub; Stampin' Mist

Thanks for stopping by! Please leave me a comment regarding your thoughts/impressions of my projects. Make sure you head on over to Pam's blog now; she always has cute projects!

Blog Hop Participants:

1. Annie L. of Love Me Cards
2. Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun!
3. Anji C. of Altered Scraps Blog
4. Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
5. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
6. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
7. Patricia T. of Sunnyone Stampin'
8. Heather W. of Heather's Stampin' Blog
9. Linda O. of Stamp at Linda's
10. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
11. Pam S. of Sunny Girl Scraps
12. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim

2-Way Glue Pen (Stampin' Up! accessories A-Z)

The new Stampin' Up! catalog is here and it is fabulous! You can view it in pdf format over to the left side of the page.
Starting with this new catalog, I'd like to give you a closer look at the accessories we offer. I will be presenting them to you A to Z, with a new post coming to you each Tuesday. Make sure you subscribe by email or follow the page over on the right side of the page so you don't miss out on any of our wonderful products!
Now on with the show!

Today's product is the 2-Way Glue Pen.

Features & Benefits

• Permanent or temporary bond 
• Dries quickly 
• Great for adhering glitter 
• Blue when wet; clear when dry 
• 10 grams 
• Chisel tip 
• Washes off skin with soap and water
• Acid free

Quick Tips

Need a temporary bond for a stencil or mask? Or do you need a permanent bond for a card or page? Look no further than the 2-Way Glue Pen.
1. Wet bond (permanent bond): While the glue is still blue and wet, immediately make the bond. Use a wet bond when you apply glitter.
2. Dry bond (temporary): Apply glue lightly and wait for the adhesive to dry (it will become clear). Use this method when masking or positioning stencils. When you are finished, you can remove the bond easily.

FYI

To start the 2-Way Glue Pen, push the tip in a few times and allow the glue to saturate the tip (the tip will turn blue). Always replace the cap after use.


I have created a video (my first ever) to demonstrate the "Quick Tips" and "FYI."

Contact me today to order this versatile product! See you next week for the adhesive remover.

May Stylin' Stampin' Squad Hop

 

Whether this is your first stop, or you just came from Marla's blog (or beyond); I welcome you.

For this month's projects I decided to focus on the Friendship, though both projects could also be used for kids. I typically don't read any papercrafting magazines, however when baker's twine is featured on the front, it catches my eye! I got these ideas out of a recent copy of Scrapbooks, etc.

Card and 3-D project

Getting to the finished card was a funny road map. Since I pulled all my retiring sets off the shelf already, I was looking at what was left up there for inspiration. When I saw the Create A Cupcake stamp set, I was reminded of a Congratulations card I'd made last year for a friend who had earned high honors with her new Scentsy business. I was honestly just going to use the picture of that card. Then, I remembered the baker's twine article I'd read and thought, "well there's my 3-D project." Then I knew I had to redo the card so it made a little more sense and matched the colors. When I started on my 3-D project, I had all of my baker's twine laid out in front of me; fully intending to use Island Indigo, which I didn't.

I probably never would have put these three colors together for a card had it not been for my twine; however I love the combo and will probably use it a lot more!

I traced the edges of the cupcake "icing" with Tombow to hold the twine in place.

Supplies used:
Cardstock: Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Stamp set: Curly Cute
Punches: Cupcake Builder, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border
Ribbon: Daffodil Delight 1/8" taffeta, Calypso Coral baker's twine
Adhesive: Dotto, Tombow

The magazine called these cupcakes, I think they look more like giant truffles!

I got a good chuckle today when I went to our local hobby store to get the foam balls. The cashier asked me what I was doing with three foam balls. I responded, "making cupcakes." She looked at my husband like she didn't believe me. I explained that I was wrapping them with baker's twine. My dear husband got all excited on our walk home, asking me when I had gotten the baker's twine. Turns out he's been looking all over our town for baker's twine to cook a chicken. He was a little disappointed when he found out that I was referring to Stampin' Up! baker's twine! :)

These were fairly easy once I got going. They would be a great project to do with your kids; though I caution you, I did end up a little sticky. That's the sign of a great project, right? You could also add embellishment "sprinkles" if you wanted to.

Supplies used:
Ribbon: Early Espresso baker's twine, Calypso Coral baker's twine, Lucky Limeade baker's twine
Adhesive: Crystal Effects
Non-SU: 2" foam balls, cupcake pan liners

I hope you enjoyed my projects today. I definitely had fun making them. (ok, whipping them out!) Please continue on the rest of the hop. If you're going clockwise, you'll head over to Nicole's next, and if you're counter-clockwise, you'll hit Marla's. Enjoy!

Blog Hop Participants:

1. Shellie G. of Creative Electica
2. Annie L. of Love Me Cards
3. Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun!
4. Nancy B. of Lady Stamps a Lot
5. Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
6. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
7. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
8. Patricia T. of Sunnyone Stampin'
9. Heather W. of Heather's Stampin' Blog
10. Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
11. Marla R. of Marla's Stampin' Spot
12. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
13. Nicole B. of Creations by Mommy
14. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim

April Blog Hop

I am so thankful for this blog hop, otherwise you may never see me on here! Life has been busy like a bee on crack, so I haven't had any free time to take for stamping or crafting (other than the wedding invites you're about to see.)

I was commissioned to make 130 of these darling invitations. The bride, her mom, and I worked together to transform her mind's design into a real life paper one. I love her concept and had fun making these (as proven true by the glue on my fingers when I was done).

Front

 

Inside (with info blurred out)

Supplies used:

Cardstock: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Naturals Ivory

Punches: Decorative Label, 1" Circle

Stamp set: Farm Life

Supplies: Hemp twine, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Powder Pals, Gold embossing powder, Black embossing powder, Tombow

Other: Retired alphabet set, retired punches (slit, notch, double circle), Burlap

Part of my crazy spring has involved getting back into my exercise routine by walking outside. I was loving looking at all the blooms, until the rain we've gotten recently beat them back into submission for a while. So, I decided for my 3-D project to make my own flower box. The great thing about this box is that it will transport easily to work with me, and I can't kill the flowers! (unless the cat tries eating them)

For the box, I cut out two of the Fancy Favor dies, and glued them together inside out so they score lines didn't show. For the "dirt" I ran Chocolate Chip through my Paper Crimper (which I haven't used in about 6 years), and then ran that through my shredder! 

I love the new Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper, which can be purchased as a sneak peek this month. Also, the Summer Smooches fabric brads can only be purchased in April. Aren't they fun?

Supplies used:

Card stock: Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Wisteria Wonder, Chocolate Chip

DSP: Flirtatious, Summer Smooches

Punches: Mixed Bunch

Ribbon: Melon Mambo 1/2" Scallop Dots, Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta, Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding, Whisper White 5/8" Organza

Supplies: Big Shot, Fancy Favor XL die, XL cutting plates, Paper Crimper, Brights collection Buttons, Summer Smooches fabric brads, Glue Dots, Distressing Kit

Other: packing peanuts

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy the rest of our April blog hop!

1. Shellie G. of Creative Electica
2. Annie L. of Love Me Cards
3. Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun!
4. Nancy B. of Lady Stamps a Lot
5. Anji C. of Altered Scraps Blog
6. Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
7. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
8. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
9. Patricia T. of Sunnyone Stampin'
10. Heather W. of Heather's Stampin' Blog
11. Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
12. Linda O. of Stamp at Linda's
13. Marla R. of Marla's Stampin' Spot
14. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
15. Nicole B. of Creations by Mommy
16. Pam S. of Sunny Girl Scraps
17. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim

March Stylin' Stampin' Hop

It's that time again! Can anyone else believe that it's March 1st? February escaped me, and I'm sure I'm not the only one this happened to. Therefore, I decided to make this month's projects "simple, and easy to duplicate!"

My friend's daughter turns 1 at the end of March, so my card project this month is a postcard invitation made with My Digital Studio.

Front

Back

My favorite feature in My Digital Studio is the ability to change the opacity on the Designer Series Papers. I used Concord Crush on the top half of the card, and it was just too dark at 100%. I also changed the opacity of the bottom of the cupcake, which allowed you to see barely see the polka dots showing through from the Pear Pizazz paper.

My 3-D project is a bookmark. I was just hired to make some bookmarks for a co-worker, so they are fresh in my mind. However, since I used retired product on those, I designed a new one for you!

Supplies:

Card Stock: Rich Razzleberry, Naturals White

Stamp set: Elements of Style

Classic Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Baja Breeze

Adhesive: 2-way glue pen

Accessories: Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit

I love Elements of Style; it really is one of my most often "go-to" stamp sets. I also love that the Blossom Builders kit is double-sided; it doubles its versatility!

Thanks for stopping by, I'm anxious to hear which of my projects you liked most and why. Whether you are hopping forward or backward, I hope you enjoy Michele's, Nicole's and everyone else's projects!

Blog Hop Participants:

1. Shellie G. of Creative Electica
2. Annie L. of Love Me Cards
3. Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun!
4. Nancy B. of Lady Stamps a Lot
5. Anji C. of Altered Scraps Blog
6. Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
7. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
8. Amanda H. of Live Laugh Craft
9. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
10. Patricia T. of Sunnyone Stampin'
11. Heather W. of Heather's Stampin' Blog
12. Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
13. Linda O. of Stamp at Linda's
14. Marla R. of Marla's Stampin' Spot
15. Michele M. of Michele's Stampin' Blog
16. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
17. Nicole B. of Creations by Mommy
18. Pam S. of Sunny Girl Scraps
19. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim

February's Stylin' Stampin' Blog Hop

Welcome! I'm so excited to be participating in my first Blog Hop! Plus very blessed to join some of my Stampin' Up! sisters on the Hop!
My first project is a Valentine's card featuring some great new products from the Occasions Mini catalog, and of course, some Sale-A-Bration items. I fell in love with the Cherry Cobbler/Pool Party combination I used for some of my Christmas cards, and it's carrying over into Valentine's for me!

Supplies used:

Cardstock: Pool Party (SAB), Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Stamp set: Outlined Occasions (SAB) 
Punches: Ticket corner and 2 1/2" Circle
Accessories: Pool Party Baker's Twine, Big Shot, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits
Adhesive: Tombow, Glue dots, Stampin' dimensions

When I was brainstorming for a good 3-D Valentine's project, I kept thinking about the paper mailboxes we made in grade school to get all of our Valentine's in. This little mailbox was super simple and so much fun to make! (Wonder if it will give my hubby the hint that I'd like a Valentine???)

Supplies used:

Designer Series Paper: Everyday Enchantment (SAB)
Cardstock: Lucky Limeade (SAB), Naturals White

Accessories: Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack (SAB), Crop-A-Dial, Big Shot, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits, Timeless Type Alphabet Sizzlets

Adhesive: Tombow, Glue dots

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you've enjoying seeing my latest project adventures as much as I enjoyed making them! Head on over to Pam's blog and enjoy the rest of the Stylin' Stampin' Blog Hop!

Blog Hop Participants:

1. Shellie G. of Creative Electica
2. Annie L. of Love Me Cards
3. Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun!
4. Nancy B. of Lady Stamps a Lot
5. Anji C. of Altered Scraps Blog
6. Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
7. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
8. Amanda H. of Live Laugh Craft
9. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
10. Patricia T. of Sunnyone Stampin'
11. Heather W. of Heather's Stampin' Blog
12. Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
13. Linda O. of Stamp at Linda's
14. Marla R. of Marla's Stampin' Spot
15. Michele M. of Michele's Stampin' Blog
16. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
17. Pam S. of Sunny Girl Scraps
18. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim

Boy, does time fly

Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and almost Happy Valentine's Day, all at one time! 

I can't believe that January is already over! But I'm loving this weather we've been having lately here in the Heartland!

So many exciting things in Stampin' Up! land. The new Occassions Mini and Sale-A-Bration are both live and in full swing now. Check them out over there to your left. Plus, starting today, you can get a FREE 30-day trial of My Digital Studio Express. This is a great way to try out the software before taking the plunge! You can download it in my online store.

This afternoon I'm finishing up preparations for my first ever Blog Hop. The Hop goes live at 6 am (CST) tomorrow. Come back to check out the fun projects that I've made with some new products, then follow on the journey with 20 of my fellow demonstrators to see their creations too!