Let's Hear it for the Red, White, & Blue

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Hello Stamping Friends,

Let's hear it for the red, white, and blue. That's what this month's blog hop with the Stamper's Dozen is all about. I love our patriotic colors. They are so bold and the meaning behind each color is so significant. 

I used what some may say is an unconventional stamp set to cover the theme, but I still think it's perfect. Make me think back to when the first settlers came to America. What were they thinking as they finally saw land after the harrowing trek across the sea? I know many did not make it or were very ill upon arrival. But for those that were able to see it with their own eyes, it was the freedom they set off for that lay before them. I'm sure there wasn't a lighthouse there to greet them, but I feel it's still a powerful image for anyone to see if you were out to see a long time.

The saying, "Let hope be your lighthouse, beckoning you through stormy seas," can be a saying that helps so often throughout a person's lifetime, but I definitely feel it is appropriate now with all that every person is enduring. We all have our own reactions/feelings to this pandemic that we struggle with and we need to let our lighthouse get us through these stormy seas.

Remember to keep hopping because you won't want to miss the other great projects that we are sharing. Thank you for stopping by. I can't wait to see you again.

Stamper's Dozen July 2020 Blog Hop

1. Patty Chenail – Stamp-Patty’s - Stamping in My Flops
2. Judy Garza – Creativity Released
3. Sharon Hashimoto Burkert – As the Ink Dries
4. Carol Payne – Carol Payne Stamps
5. Joanne Cantrell – Keep It Simple, Stampers!
6. Rachel Yurkanin – Stamping with Rachel
7. Debbie Naylor – Unfrogettable Stamping!
8. Bonnie O'Neill – Bonnie Stamped

Product List

High Tide Photopolymer Stamp Set [143006] $26.00	Swirly Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set [146519] $21.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75
Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Misty Moonlight 1/4" (6.4 Mm) 2020–2022 In Color Ribbon [153624] $6.00
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118] $7.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] $25.00	Snail Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Paper Snips [103579] $10.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50

Let's Hear it for the Red, White & Blue

Hello Stamping Friends,

Happy Friday! Happy end of June! Happy beginning of 4th of July Festivities!  A whole lot of happy going on here. Since it's Friday, that also means it's time for a post with the Sisters in Stamping. This week we are focusing on the Red, White & Blue. Pretty appropriate for the time of year.

For my card, I decided not to use any stamps. I know a lot of people don't necessarily have patriotic stamps on hand to make a card, so I wanted to show you you can still make one without using any stamps.  I used Night of Navy, Whisper White, & Cherry Cobbler Cardstock. I cut the stripes from cherry cobbler to be 1/2" wide and placed them on a sheet of white cardstock that is 4"x 5"1/4". I then used one of the heart framelits to cut a heart out and the star came from the popcorn die thinlits. The heart is attached to the card using dimensionals.

To finish the card off, I used a basic black marker to add some doodle designs. I'm really happy with the finished look. It turned out just like what I had envisioned in my head. (We all know that doesn't always work out, lol)

Don't forget the awesome promotion for first time Paper Pumpkin subscribers that is only valid until midnight tonight (June 30). Try it out for 75% off the regular price.  You will get an awesome craft kit delivered right to your door with all the supplies you need to make great craft projects/cards.

AND ONE LAST THING BEFORE I GO TODAY:

Retired Stamp and Accessory Sale (2 Days Left)

Whether you weren’t able to make the bingo or you want to shop again, you aren’t going to want to miss this event. I have added over 70 new stamp sets and many, many great accessories since the night of the bingo as well. If you didn't get the new 2017-2018 catalog yet, this would be a great time to stop by and grab one. Plu

FREE GIFT to all who come and purchase from the retired tables too. You're not going to want to miss this.

Friday, June 30, 2017 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 1, 2017 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Happy 4th of July Weekend

Hello Stamping Friends,

It's the halfway point of the year. Can you believe it? Why do the years go by so fast as you get older? I don't know if I'll ever understand it. Happy 4th of July weekend to all of my friends in the good 'ole USA. Enjoy your independence.

This week on the Sisters in Stamping blog we are sharing great projects for the 4th of July festivities. I made this cute little bag using the gift bag punch board. I love how it turned out. I hope you like it too.

Of course, a gift bag isn't complete without a little treat and what better treat than some ingredients to make your own s'more this weekend. I put some graham crackers, chocolate and of course a marshmallow for toasting in a cello bag and attached a cute little tag to it.

Take a look at the red paper. That's a sheet from the Merry Moments deisgner series paper stack. So that Christmas designer paper isn't just for Christmas. I love when I can use something using an out of the box idea. The cut strips of white cardstock and the night of navy rectangle take any thoughts of Christmas right away immediately I love the print of the paper because it adds that extra "texture" to the finished project.

Wouldn't you be excited to get this great little treat? I know I would.  Again, head over to Sisters in Stamping to see more patriotic 4th of July projects.

Thanks for stopping by.
Product List

Big News Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134018] $32.00	Project Life Day To Day Photopolymer Stamp Set [135785] $26.00	Merry Moments Designer Series Paper [138450] $11.00	Gift Bag Punch Board [135862] $20.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100867] $7.00	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [126966] $6.50	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970] $6.50	Metallics Sequin Assortment [138390] $5.00
Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00	Note Tag Punch [135860] $18.00

Red, White & Blue

Hello Stamping Friends,

So excited to share my projects with you today. Over at Sisters in Stamping our focus this week is any 3-D project. I made these adorable little boxes and couldn't wait to share them with you. They use two new big shot dies that are in the 2014-2015 Catalog, the fry box and the hamburger box. What a cute pair. There is even a stamp set in the catalog that would work very well with the set.

 

I made mine with a patriotic flair but seriously you can do so much with these box dies that would make them great for any special event you are planning. Of course, these patriotic boxes would be great for a 4th of July party.

 

I have always loved the fry box but it was a lot of work before now to make because you would have to copy/trace onto your cardstock, cut with scissors, score, fold, and then put it together. Now all you need to do is run it through your big shot, fold and use some adhesive. Definitely a huge time saver.

 

The hamburger box is adorable. It's smaller than a regular sandwich size from a fast food restaurant but I think it's the perfect size for a party favor. Again, you can decorate this with any theme to make it suitable for your occasion. It's pretty easy to put together, too, so that makes it awesome.

 

You will be seeing more creations using these dies, you can count on that. 

 

Don't forget to head over to the Sisters in Stamping today to see more awesome 3-D projects.

 

Stamping Supplies Used:
Stamp: A Dozen Thoughts & Be The Star

Ink: Night of Navy Classic Pad & Whisper White Craft Pd

Paper: Night of Navy, Whisper White & Cherry Cobbler Cardstock

Accessories: Hamburger Box Die, French Fry Box Die, Star Framelit Dies, Magnetic Pad, Big Shot, Dimensionals, Gold Baker's Twine, Glue Dots, Sticky Strip