January Crafty Challenge Blog Hop with Crafty Collaborations

Hello Stamping Friends,

Today with Crafty Collaborations we are participating in the Crafty Challenge for January. This month's challenge is a color challenge. I enjoy working with color challenges because sometimes they are colors that I normally do not work with often so it gets me out of my comfort zone.

Highland Heather

Coastal Cabana

Flirty Flamingo

However, I don't think this color combo was much of a stretch for me. I love these colors. I decided to play with a Valentine's card for this challenge. I love using non-traditional colors. Everyone can make something pink and red. Plus, it's my "I like to be different" way of doing things.

So, what do you think of the non-traditional Valentine's card? The key to a great card (in my not so humble opinion) is layers. Lots and lots of layers!!!! Whenever I look at a card and say something is missing, I often just add one more layer and then I love the card.

For the "xo" background piece, I put both of the stamps on one block and inked them together so they are evenly spaced on the entire paper with minimal effort.

Don't forget to keep hopping to see more great ideas using this color combination.

Also, it's still Sale-a-bration so order the products to make this card from me today and receive a FREE Sale-a-bration item with your $50 product order. Or if you want more place a $150 order and you will receive host benefits. But, it you really want a lot and get a discount on future orders, join the Stampin' Up! family by joining my team for just $99 plus tax. You will receive $125 in product plus an additional TWO FREE sets of your choice. Head on over to my website now.

Product List

Sweet Conversations Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [157618] $18.00	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986] $8.75	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131297] $8.75
Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416] $8.75	Basic White 12 X12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [159231] $7.75	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097] $7.50
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052] $7.50	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00
Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Paper Snips [103579] $10.00

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Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to place your order to get your free gift from me. See you soon.

Sunday Fun Day All About Hearts

Hello Stamping Friends,

Welcome to another week of Sunday Fun Day with the Sisters in Stamping. This week we are sharing some projects that focus all about hearts. You won't want to miss these so make sure you visit the Sisters in Stamping blog.

I made a home décor piece using a wooden heart that I found at a local dollar store.  I was determined to use my Stampin' Up! products to make it into a beautiful piece that anyone would be happy to display at home or work.

So, I'm sharing it a bit backwards by showing you the finished project first, but I don't care. (HAHA)  It's too pretty not to share it first. It looks very intricate, but honestly it didn't take too much time to create once I got started. 

The above picture is what I started with. When I set it in front of me, I had no idea what I wanted to do, but once I got started I just kept going and adding more layers until I thought it was just right.  I turned the heart upside down and traced it onto four of the designs in the  Sweet Talk 12x12 Designer Series Paper (one slate per design so I had four different designs on the front of the heart). I cut and attached each of the patterned paper pieces using the "green glue" as I call it. 

The next few pictures are just close-ups of each letter that spells out "LOVE." One letter per slate. Notice the layers behind each letter. You know I think the more layers the better. 

Each of the scallop circles is stamped with hearts from the Sweet Conversations stamp set. Two of the scallops were stamped with solid hearts and two of them were stamped with outline hearts.

I also used the sprig punch to put a little green behind each of the heart letters.

I used the Bouquet of Love Hybrid Embossing folder for the embossed larger and small hearts. Watch for another project before Valentine's Day that I made using the "stencil" or "scrap" from the heart. No waste in stamping.

I hope you like this project and it inspires you go check out your local dollar store to see what things you can alter to make into a beautiful décor piece for your home or to gift.

Purchase the products I used in this project (or any order over $50) and you will receive FREE Sale-a-bration items for every $50 in orders and you will also receive a special gift from me. 

Product List

Sweet Conversations Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [157618] $18.00	Sweet Conversations Bundle (English) [157624] $42.25	Bouquet Of Love Hybrid Embossing Folder [157641] $29.00
Sweet Talk 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [157616] $11.50	Sprig Punch [148012] $18.00	Layering Circles Dies [151770] $35.00
Playful Alphabet Dies [152706] $34.00	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990] $8.75	Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985] $8.75
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924] $8.75	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986] $8.75	So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [105118] $8.75
Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147108] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $4.00

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Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to hop on over to the Sisters in Stamping blog for more heart projects. You won't be disappointed.  See you soon.

Share it Sunday with Crafty Collaborations

Hello Stamping Friends,

It's Sharie it Sunday with Crafty Collaborations. It's a blog hop where we share any project we have made with all of you. Be sure to scroll to the end to get to the links to see more great projects. I'm sure you will be inspired by more than a few.

I think this set is by far my favorite current set. I have many, many that I love, but this one is tops. It's simple stamping that turns out beautifully every single time and makes you look like an artist. After all, it is named Artistically Inked.

It can easily be used for any occasion at all and with so many beautiful color combinations to give it a whole new look. I went with a spring vibe here because it is 

C-O-L-D here in NEPA right now and I am certainly looking forward to some warmer temps. We are in the deep freeze of January without a doubt.

I selected my color combo from the Pattern Party 12x12 Designer Series Paper you can select for FREE when you are a host. It's a great, super big pack of paper. One side is black and white patterns and the other side is colored with patterns. And when you use just a small piece of sheet like I did here, it goes a long way.

This color combo: pool party, flirty flamingo, granny apple green, and mango melody are so cheerful together. I added a smoky slate greeting to keep the soft feel of the overall card. Sometimes black is just a little too harsh.

Hope you like it. Remember head to my website to order all of the products I used on this card. Oh, and don't forget that it's Sale-a-bration time. You can select something FREE for every $50 in product that you purchase. Purchase $150 and you can select host benefits (the pattern party pack of paper) for FREE too. 

Thanks for stopping by. See you soon.

Product List

Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set [154542] $24.00	Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [155426] $18.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $9.75
Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990] $8.75	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924] $8.75	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $7.50
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107] $7.50	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052] $7.50	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [147113] $7.50
Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad [147093] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $8.00

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