Show & Tell Time

Time for a little Show & Tell.  How fun that this is the name of this stamp set.  SO cute and it's one of Stampin' Up!'s Photopolymer Clear stamp sets. 

This stamp set is SUPER trendy with amazing sayings, arrows and banners.  What I love the most is the crisp way these images stamp. 

Here is the Show & Tell 2 stamp set. I used the numbers from this set on my card.  

Again, you can see these great arrow images as well as fun Chevrons. *LOVE*

Subscribe to the comments for this post

He’s 12!

My little boy turns 12 today! Time sure does fly by. It's CRAZY to see how much he's changed in just 4 years. While some of his sweet looks have matured, there are some things that haven't changed.  You can see in the picture he has food all over his face… at 12 years old… that hasn't changed.  To be honest, I'm glad.  I may think differently when I'm showing you his dirty face at age 21.  

Yes, that's a snake he is holding.  He loves any kind of animals.  Loves to catch them and then they become his pets.  I'm fine until this.. SNAKES. 

Anyways, it's his birthday. I'm having a hard time knowing this is the last of his child days… the pre-teen is already hitting.  You know where they think they know EVERYTHING.  Yes, it's here. But that's okay. I still hug and kiss this sweet boy in the mornings before school. Sing to him at night and tell him how much I love him to the moon and back.  He's 12,  but always will be my baby. 

He also shares a birthday with my Father in law.  How cool is that? 

I made them each a card using the Open Sea stamp set.  It's a beautiful set and I love the World image.  I used our new In Color Baked Brown Sugar. It's so yummy sounding and a beautiful brown.  Very "cardboard" looking. I love it.  

I also used a new Designer Series Paper called SoHo Subway. *NEW FAVORITE* You will see lots of it from me.  I also used a new hostess set called Express Yourself. Love the words and this was perfect for this card. 

If you haven't used your Open Sea stamp set in awhile pull it out and dust it.  It's a beautiful stamp set.  Perfect for Summer cards too.  

Stamp set: Open Sea (123032), Express Yourself  Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Baked Brown Sugar Ink: Baked Brown Sugar

Accessories:   Linen Thread (104199), 7/16" Natural Trim Ribbon (129287), Natural Buttons (127554), 1 3/4" Circle Punch (119850), Soho Subway DSP

Subscribe to the comments for this post

It’s the Bomb Diggity

So excited here!  I cleaned up my big ole mess in my stamp room and found room to create.  Even better it was with NEW stuff.  

We have a new Photopolymer stamp set- Bomb's Away #133411

This set has great fonts and perfect to add a little humor to the big birthday celebration.  

The fun began with this card when I pulled out my This and That Epic Day Stickers.  I added them to the card base first and then started layering from there.  

*TIP* The sticker "For the Record" is popped up on dimensionals.  I took a little baby powder and sprinkled it on the sticky back to make it so it WASN'T sticky anymore. Works like a charm!

How fun that I can fit the "Holla" and "Epic" stickers inside the Chevron Embossed piece.  *LOVE*

I'm on a doily binge so this card had to have one.  I just can't seem to step away from them.  They just make the card delicate. 

I stamped the images using Sahara Sand ink and sponged very lightly around each.  

Look closely… you may see a returning color on this card!  

Confession… I hoard paper! I had a piece of Bermuda Bay textured cardstock in a "stash" that I pulled out.  What a happy day it is!!

 Supplies

Stamps: Bomb's Away (#133411)  Ink: Sahara Sand Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Bermuda Bay, Pool Party 

Accessories: This and That Epic Day stickers (#131271), Labels Collection Framelits (#125598), Hexagon Textured Embossing Folder (#129378), Tea Lace Doily (#129399), Pool Party Bakers Twine (#125574), 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon Lucky Limeade (#122977), Rhinestones (#119246)

You can find all these great products in my Online Store!

*Things to remember*

Make sure to check out the New Arrivals in my Online Store. 

Not Quite Navy Cardstock is now Sold Out. 

AWESOME NEWS: Petite Curly Label available for PURCHASE!

Click HERE for details. 

New Online Class! Click the picture above to learn more about it.

All Time Fave Digi Card Kit.  Limited Supplies Left.  Click the picture to purchase the kit. 

**If you are reading this in an RSS feed you will need to go directly to my website to register. **

Shop Online with me and EARN REWARDS!

My BFF is here visiting and we are having a creative escape all weekend and WEEK long.

I can't wait to share with you what we are up to. Stay tuned.

Connect with ME! 

Facebook- I share, uplift, inspire, and create… It's ALL fun!

Instagram- Let's connect! My FAV Social Network!! 

Pinterest- inspiration pinner-load! I'm a late night pinner…

Twitter-   You never know what I'm going to say!

XOXOXO  

Subscribe to the comments for this post

I’m Full of Hot Air!

Okay, not ME but I'm in love with Hot Air Balloons.  My Prince is from a little town in Indianola, Iowa where Hot Air Balloons are HUGE.  I fell in love with seeing them when we would visit family.  One time a balloon landed in their front yard.  I was so excited like a little kid.  While I love how pretty they are I especially love a vintage looking balloon.  

My love for the vintage balloon is the very reason why I love the stamp set You're Amazing.  All the images are beautiful but that balloon really stands out.  

Simple is a perfect description to put this card together! I simply used my World Spectacular Designer Paper and stamped directly onto it using Soft Suede, Island Indigo, and Sahara Sand.  Another great set that compliments You're Amazing is the Blue Ribbon Stamp set.  It's one of my FAVORITES and really, NO Graduate needed.  This set lends itself very useful for MANY occasions. 

Tip: Change up how you place buttons onto your projects.  Try new tying techniques like I displayed on this particular card.  Simply tie your Bakers Twine in the back and let the tails hang.  Keep the button in place using a Mini Glue Dot.   

You can see a collection of all the supplies used below.  

Product Supplies: 

Stamps: You're Amazing  #126722

Ink: Soft Suede, Island Indigo, Sahara Sand

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Accessories: 

Brights Buttons Collection #119747

Neutral Buttons Collection #119743

Ticket Duo Builder #126883

Vintage Faceted Buttons #127555

Early Espresso Bakers Twine #123124

Artisan Embellishments Kit #129328

World Spectacular DSP #126897

What amazing project are you working on today? 

~QUICK Reminders~

Want the FIRST installment of Paper Pumpkin? Make sure to sign up before the 10th for this exclusive program.  

You'll need the exclusive stamp images to make some of the cutest DIY Member Exclusive projects I'll be sharing!  

Sale-a-Bration ends on March 22nd!  Shop, spend $50 and receive your exclusive Sale-a-Bration product. 

Extra! Extra! Did you hear the BIG news? Photopolymer Stamps!  Can I hear a big WHOO HOO! 

What's this mean for you? Less cost, many adorable images and ALL CLEAR!! 

Ready to give it a try? For $13.95, why NOT? 

Click HERE and order today!

Shop and enjoy the rewards of Sale-a-Bration and with ME! 

Follow my crafting adventures…

Facebook- share, inspire, create… all FUN!

Instagram- Getting crazy with a camera in my hand! 

Pinterest- inspiration pinter-load. I pin on my down time and get totally inspired.

Twitter-   You never know what I'm going to say!

XOXOXO

Subscribe to the comments for this post

Working with Stampin’ Up! Vellum

There is something about Stampin' Up! Vellum that I love.  It provides that soft delicate feeling to any project.  I have found that my Vellum stash gets lost in my paper stash and I forget to pull it out.  Not today! 

Working with Vellum can be fun and a little tricky.  Here are a few tips when working with Vellum.  

*The surface is a little slick so you will want to use an ink that will not smear.  A great ink to work on Vellum is Stazon.  

*Another way to use ink on Vellum is to use a Craft Ink with a Clear Embossing Powder.  This is a fantastic look.  

*Stampin' Up!'s Vellum is a Heavy Cardstock Vellum.  Perfect to make envelopes with.  

Below you can watch a video on how I created this card.  It will probably surprise you.  It's more of a Pocket Card!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Feeling Sentimental (#129630-Sale-a-Bration)

Ink: Basic Black Craft Ink

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Vellum (#101856)

Accessories:

Cute Clips #129389

Vintage Faceted Buttons #127555

Linen Thread #104199

Honeycomb Textured Embossing Folder #129378

1" Circle Punch #119868

First Edition DSP #121878

Here is another version that could be used for a boy made with Pool Party Core'dinations Cardstock #129321

Now it's your turn.  I can't wait to hear what ways you use Stampin' Up!'s Cardstock Vellum!  

Shop and enjoy the rewards of Sale-a-Bration and with ME! 

Follow my crafting adventures…

Facebook- share, inspire, create… all FUN!

Instagram- Getting crazy with a camera in my hand! 

Pinterest- inspiration pinter-load. I pin on my down time and get totally inspired.

Twitter-   You never know what I'm going to say!

XOXOXO

Subscribe to the comments for this post