Stampers Dozen Blog Hop - Anything Go

   

Hello Stamping Friends,

So glad you are here. Tonight is another great blog hop with the Stampers Dozen group.  This month's theme is anything goes. Do you find it easier to create when you can do anythig you want or when you have a mission in mind? I'm not sure how I feel about which way to create.  Sometimes I like the freedom and sometimes I like have clear guidance, especially if I have a bunch of new supplies that I haven't played with just yet? 

For my project today, I started with wanting to play with a fun fold card idea. This is a double fold to make  a regualr full size card. The finished card is the traditional 51/2" x 4 1/4". You begin with a 5 1/2" x 11" piece of cardstock. Then you score the 11" side at 1 1/4", 5 1/2", and 9 1/4".

After you score and fold the cardstock, you decorate the base. Layers help make it look great. I focused on using the Beautiful Gallery 6"x6" designer series paper to create this card. I used the Peace on Earth stamp set for the "Heartfelt prayers" greeting. 

I attached the greeting with a few dimensionals. You know I need to use them somewhere on my card.

This is definitely a fun card to make and I imagine the recipient will be in awe when they begin opening it and realizes that it's not a traditional opening card. 

I also decorated the insdie of the card a bit using the same paper that I used on the outside. 

Don't forget to scroll down and click on the links to keep hopping and finding more creative inspiration. 

Going Green - Use Any Shade of Green

Hello Stamping Friends,

Time for another round of Stampers Dozen Blog Hop. This month for all of the little Leprechauns out there we are using shades of green. Not a hard thing for me to accomplish for anyone that knows me. I love green.

I used the Wildflower Birthday designer series paper to make a fun birthday card. The designer series paper also has laser cut die-cuts which is what I used for the cupcake. I embossed the greeting in white and then using the blending brushes to color over the words in three different colors. (Yes, I used more than just green, but there is some green so it's okay)

Don't forget to keep hopping by clicking the links below. You won't want to miss any ideas.

Thanks for stopping by. See you soon.

Party On -- Continuing the Sale-a-bration Stampers Dozen Hop

Hello Stamping Friends,

It's time for another great blog hop with the Stampers Dozen group. This time we are Partying on and continuing with our Sale-a-bration. We have just two weeks left in this years Sale-a-bration. Get those orders in soon. You don't want your favorite item to sell out before you get it. 

I absolutely love Fruit Salad designer series paper pack from the Sale-a-bration offerings. Of course, any one that knows me, knows that I am always crazy for the fruit stamp sets, punches, dies, or papers. I just need to have all of them. I have no idea what it is about them that makes me want them, but it's a pretty strong "NEED" when I set my eyes on them. (LOL)

For this card, I let the paper do all the work for me. With great paper like this, the real question is: Why wouldn't I let the paper do it's magic?  The orange and lemon are cut from the paper and added to the card with dimensionals. It is the perfect finishing touch. 

I used the Lifelong friends stamp set for the greeting. I felt a saying that says "picked" for a fruit card is the perfect match. 

Want to see more Sale-a-bration inspiration? Well, just scroll down to see the links and keep hopping. 

See the Annual Catalog HERE

See the Sale-a-bration Brochure HERE

There is also a Scrapbooking brochure HERE

But to see the complete selection of products available, including all of the Online Exclusives head over to my website, grab  a tea or coffee and start perusing. Don't forget to make your wishlist while you are checking everything out so you can place that Sale-a-bration order. 

Also, click the links below to continue to hop and find even more great Sale-a-bration  ideas. 

Thanks for stopping by. Come back soon.

All Things New

Hello Stamping Friends,

Remember me?  I know, I know, it's been too long since I have last visited it with you. But it's a new year and I'm going to make it a goal to blog more often. I miss sharing with you. I hope you will keep coming back for more inspiration. Don't forget I always welcome your comments on each post. 

It's time for a Stampers Dozen blog hop tonight. The theme is All About the New. We have a new mini catalog with great new stamps, papers, and accessories. Plus, we have the Sale-a-bration catalog. You know the drill something FREE with each qualifying order. Place those orders early before your favorite Sale-a-bration item is out of stock. 

For the sake of easing back into blogging, I choose to make a quick and super easy card. I actually didn't pick up a stamp to make this birthday card. The ephemera packs are like my new best friend. They are always there for me when I need them. (LOL)  This card uses the Birthday Treats Mix & Match Ephemera Pack. 

I also used the Timeless Plaid 6x6 designer series paper for the background design and color. I love a good patterned paper (polka dots, stripes, plaids, I'm not picky).  There is a strip of gold open weave ribbon on the left of the card to add some texture. I also used some antique pearls to finish the card. And no, not antique because I had a birthday this week either. HAHA

Although I didn't stamp anything I love how this card came together and I know I would love to receive it so why wouldn't anyone else?

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Happy stamping. See you soon (that's a promise)!