Occasions Catalog Swap Blog Hop w/ SSINKspiration

This past month, many of the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration designers participated in an Occasions Catalog Card Swap. Instead of keeping all of these beautiful card samples to ourselves, we wanted to share them with you, too! Today's blog hop will spotlight a handful of Stampin' Up's Occasions Catalog products as each of us who participated chose a different stamp set to showcase.

As you hop along, please be sure to comment and show some love on every blog...and be sure to pin it, too! We are always excited to hear from our followers! You should have just left stop number 1 on the SSINK Occasions Catalog Blog Hop – Darla R. of Stampin with Darla and Sisters . If so, you are in the right spot. If a link doesn’t work or you get off track, you will find the full blog hop lineup below. And, be sure to come visit us at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration where we 'inkspire' you 5 days a week, 52 weeks a year!

The stamp set I chose to use was...

Language of Love  #133077  $12.95

And here is my card....

I also used the NEW Woodgrain background and Photopolymer Stamp Sets: Countless Sayings 1 & 2.

This Woodgrain Background stamp is one of my absolute favorites!  It looks SO REAL!

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Language of Love, Woodgrain Background, Countless Sayings 1 & 2

Inks: Blushing Bride, Real Red, Early Espresso, White Craft

Tools: Heat Gun

Embellishments: Rhinestone Jewels, Baker's Twine - Whisper White

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Other: White Embossing Powder, Sponge

Purchase these and other items at my online store!

Please continue on to the next stop on our hop!

Blog Participants

1. Darla R. of Stampin with Darla and Sisters
2. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim
3. Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun 
4. Erica B. of Stamping Starlette
5. Bree R. of Craft-Somnia
6. Heidi B. of Stuck on Stampin'
7. Cynthia R. of Ink-a-Doodle Creations 
8. Diana E. of Stampin' Fun with Diana
9. Donna S. of Organized Chaos
10. Kathy P. of Katrina P's Creative Corner
11. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya 

SSINKspiration: Friday Favorites

Today at SSINKspiration we are showing you our FAVORITES!  One of my favorites since last summer when the Idea Book & Catalog came out is the....

Tape It Stamp Set  #130715  $18.95

And here is the card I made with this set...

I created this card using a Mask.  I used the Hearts Collection Framelits Dies, Cut a heart out of a piece of cardstock and laid that piece of cardstock over my Whisper White card front.

While holding the mask in place, I stamped the Tape It images to fill in the heart.  Remove the mask when done and this is what you will have!

I hope you enjoyed my card today.  Please be sure to head on over to the SSINKspiration main blog to see what the other Design Team Members picked as their favorites!

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Tape It!, Four You

Inks: Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Smokey Slate, Going Gray

Big Shot: Hearts Collection Framelits Dies

Embellishments: Brights Buttons, Baker's Twine - Whisper White, Rhinestone Jewels

SSINKspiration: Emboss It

Today at SSINKspiration we are EMBOSSING!  There are so many different ways to emboss and you are going to love all of the samples that we have for you.  So be sure to check out my card below and then head over to the SSINKpiration blog to see what the other Design Team Members came up with!

My Embossing came from the Beautiful Wings Embosslit.  Embosslits EMBOSS and cut at the same time!

In your Big Shot you will create your sandwich like this:

*Cutting Pad

*Single Sheet of paper inside folder

Cutting Pad

*Multipurpose Platform (with tab 2 open)

And here is the embossing up close...

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black

Stamp Set: Blooming with Kindness

Inks: Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry

Marker: Basic Black Marker

Reinker: Smokey Slate

Punches: Bitty Butterfly, Elegant Butterfly

Big Shot: Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies, Beautiful Wings Embosslit

Tools: Stampin' Spritzer

Embellishments: Basic Pearls

Adhesive: Snail, Glue Dots

Purchase these and other items at my online store!

SSINKspiration: Quick & Easy Cards

It's Quick & Easy Card Day over at SSINKspiration!  Have you ever just needed a REALLY quick card.  This kind of card is my specialty.  I don't really like to take more than 30 minutes creating!

So here is what I created for you today...

I used my new stamps from the February My Paper Pumpkin Kit.  I just LOVE these little circle stamps!  The Bermuda Bay Circle and the Whisper White Starburst are also a part of this month's kit.  I just added in the button and the Whisper White Baker's Twine.

The sentiment came from the Starter Kit.

If you would like to sign up to receive the My Paper Pumpkin monthly kits click here.  The kits are only $19.95 per month plus tax (shipping included in that cost).

I hope you will take the time to stop by the SSINKspiration main blog to see what the other Design Team Members came up with today.  

SSINKspiration: February Layout Sketch

It's time for another Layout Sketch over at SSINKspiration!  I absolutely love this one by Jenn!  I think you are gonna love it too!

Here's the sketch...

And here's my take on it...

I just couldn't resist creating a digital scrapbook page with this picture of my little man!  On Valentine's Day this year, he wanted to wear his cap everywhere!  I love two year olds so much!

If you are interested in trying Stampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio, you can try it for 30 days at no cost to you.  Purchasing the full program will only cost you $19.95!  That is an amazing deal!!!

30 Day Trial

Full Program

Please make sure you go check out the SSINKspiration blog today to see what the other Design Team Members were inspired to create when they saw this sketch!

Practical Scrappers: 10 Things Brads

Today over at Practical Scrappers we are talking about Brads and Eyelets.  We have 10 ways that you can use these wonderful little embellishments.

I chose to go digital for my project today!  I love Stampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio! 

I created this card and I can't wait to print it and give it to someone I love!

Adding digital brads gives dimension to your project and you will NEVER run out of them!!  YAY!!

If you are interested in trying Stampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio, you can try it for 30 days at no cost to you.  Purchasing the full program will only cost you $19.95!  That is an amazing deal!!!

30 Day Trial

Full Program

Thank you for stopping by my blog today!  Please be sure to check out the other projects made with brads and eyelets today over at the Practical Scrappers main blog!

Practical Scrappers: Scrap Your Stash Blog Hop

Welcome to the Practical Scrappers Blog Hop 

where we are Scrapping our Stash.

This month we are focusing on scrapping our Valentine's stash, or at least stash that has to do with love.  I love Valentine's Day so it seems that I always have a lot of crafty items to use when February 14th gets closer!

You should have just arrived from Christine's blog.  Isn't her Valentine's project so cute?!  If you didn't get to see it be sure to make your way through the hop or check out the list of participants at the bottom of this post!

Today my card features some cute pink jewels that I have been hanging onto for a LONG time!  I also used Stampin' Up!'s Pool Party Core'dinations Cardstock.  This cardstock has been in my craft room for a while as well!  

The Hero Arts Chevron Heart Stamp is new but oh so cute...I just couldn't leave it out!

I hope you enjoy what you have seen here today!  Please stop by the Practical Scrappers blog to check out how you can win some great prizes for just hopping with us today!

Now head on over to Patty's blog!  You won't want to miss her post today!

Practical Scrappers Blog Hop List

Practical Scrappers

Krissy Clark

Christine Meyer
Kim Ryden  < You Are Here!
Patty Selah
Charity Hotrum

Lissa Mitchell
Jennifer Haggerty
Alison Day

Bobbi Smith

Michelle Johns
Kerri Yarus

Cathy Harper

Nicole Laha
Lanette Erickson

Majken Pullin

Erin Morehouse

Lisa Peeples
Claude Campeau
Wendy Coffman
Lee-Anne Thornton

SSINKspiration: Feel the Love

Happy Valentine's Day!  I hope that whatever you are doing today is full of love and FUN!

Today over at SSINKspiration we are hoping that you will "Feel the Love"!  Each of the projects that you will see there will involve hearts!  What is better for the Big Valentine's Day?!

This is the card that my hubby will be receiving today.  I love the "You & Me" stamp in the Perfect Pennant Stamp Set.  It's perfect for the one you love!

The Perfect Pennant Stamp Set also includes this Super Cute Heart that I stamped in Blushing Bride and Melon Mambo.

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope that you take the time to visit the SSINKspiration blog to see what the other Design Team Members created for today!

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Basic Gray, Whisper White

Other Paper: Silver Fancy Foil Designer Vellum, Silver Foil Sheets, Silver Glimmer Paper

Stamp Set: Perfect Pennants

Ink: Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Blushing Bride

Punches: 1-3/4" Circle, Small Heart

Big Shot: Starburst Framelits Dies

Adhesive: Glue Dots, Snail, Dimensionals

Stylin' Stampin' Squad: February Blog Hop

Thank you so much for joining us for our February Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop! Sale-a-Bration is in full swing and it's one of the BEST specials that Stampin' Up! provides every year! Each of the stops along our hop will give you a bundle of items that you can purchase that will total around $50 and give you a FREE Sale-a-Bration item!! 

You won't want to miss these exclusive Sale-a-Bration items: 

As you hop along, please be sure to comment and show some love on every blog! We are always excited to hear from our followers! You should have just left stop number 5 on the Stylin’ Stampin’ Squad blog hop – Darcy. If so, you are in the right spot. If a link does not work or you get off track, you will find the full blog hop lineup below.

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The $50 bundle I have for you today is SO MUCH FUN!  

Blossom Punch  #125603  $16.95

Pansy Punch  #130698  $15.95

Petite Petals Clear Bundle  #134822  $21.25

This bundle totals to $54.15 and will get you one FREE Sale-a-Bration item!

I had so much fun playing with this Bundle!  Here is my card I made for this month...

I used the Fresh Prints DSP Paper Stack for both of my projects today!  I absolutely LOVE this DSP!!

For my flower focal on this card I used two of each punch: Blossom, Pansy and Petite Petals.  The middle is a Big Rhinestone Jewel.

For my 3D item this month I created a little notebook that would be perfect in a purse...although I may not want to squish the pretty flower!

The flower on this notebook was created with the same amount of punches as my card above but in the center I put a Whisper White Candy Dot on a Candy Dot Brad Base!

The "notes" stamp comes from a Paper Pumpkin kit from a few months back.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you are enjoying the hop!  Your next stop along the hop is Pamela!  You won't want to miss her projects today!

Blog Hop Participants: 

1. Diana E. of Stampin' Fun with Diana
2. Cynthia R. of Ink-a-Doodle Creations
3. Jennifer C. of Happy 2 Scrap 4 Life
4. Kathy P. of Katrina P's Creative Corner
5. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
6. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim
7. Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
8. Erica B. of Stamping Starlette
9. Donna S. of Organized Chaos
10. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
11. Kristina M. Mama's Sanity
12. Bree R. of Craft-Somnia
13. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
14. Anastasia R. of Stampin' Blondie
15. Darla R. & Nancy K. of Stampin with Darla and Sisters
16. Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun
17. Heidi B. of Stuck on Stampin'

Practical Scrappers: February Card Sketch

It's Card Sketch time over at Practical Scrappers today!  Today we have two sketches so make sure you head on over to the Practical Scrappers blog to see both of them and be inspired by all of the Design Team goodness!

Here is the sketch I chose to use today...

And here is my card...

Creating valentines is totally what I'm all about lately.  I love Valentine's Day and all of the fun reds and pinks and hearts!

Hope you enjoy what you see today!

SSINKspiration: February Card Sketch

Today over at SSINKspiration we have a fun Card Sketch for you to use while getting crafty this week!

Bree came up with a fun one this month...

And here is my card...

I love all of these products combined!  The Geometrical Stamp Set, Triangle Punch and Kaleidoscope DSP work so nicely together!

Make sure you stop by the SSINKspiration Main Blog today to see all of the other Design Team creations and then play along with us and link up!

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Basic Gray, Whisper White

DSP: Kaleidoscope

Stamp Set: Geometrical

Ink: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie

Punch: Triangle

Embellishments: Candy Dots - Brights

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals

Purchase these and other items at my online store!

Practical Scrappers: Valentines Day

Today over at Practical Scrappers we are showing you some fun Valentine's Day themed projects!  I had a little bit of a preview and you WILL NOT want to miss out on these projects!

Here is my card...

I just got this fun Hero Arts Chevron Heart Stamp at Archiver's yesterday!  And it was 75% off!  YAY!!  Not yay that Archiver's is leaving us but YAY that it was only $2.50!!!

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope that you enjoyed today's post and that you visit the Practical Scrapper's blog to see the other Valentine creations!

Practical Scrappers: February Layout Sketch

Today over at Practical Scrappers we are showing you our February Layout Sketch!  Check it out...

 

 

I just love all of the hearts and when I saw this sketch, I knew it would be perfect for any pictures of my little girl!

 

Brooke started gymnastics a few months ago with a friend and I love these little pictures of her!

 

 

 

I think my favorite part of the layout is the little elements in the top left corner!  I love the "the BIG day" stamp by Heidi Swapp.  It's prefect because Brooke was so excited about her first day of gymnastics!

 

I hope that you will stop by the Practical Scrappers blog to see what the other Design Team Members created today and leave them some comment love!  Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

SSINKspiration: Technique Tuesday

We are starting a fun new monthly blog post topic over at SSINKspiration!  Technique Tuesday!  So the first Tuesday of each month we will share a fun technique with you!

 

Today's Technique is...

 

Three in a Row!  You can head on over the SSINKspiration blog to read more about it and see a picture tutorial!  It's all there for you!

 

Here is my card that I created with this technique...

 

 

Hope you enjoy and please leave some comment love if you like what you see!

 

 

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White

DSP: Fresh Prints Stack

Other Paper: Real Red Glimmer Paper

Stamp Sets: Just Sayin', A Round Array

Big Shot: Word Bubbles Framelits

Punch: Small Heart

Embellishments: Designer Buttons - Brights, Candy Dots - Brights

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

 

Order these and other products at my online store.

 

 

SSINKspiration: February Color Challenge

It's time for another Color Challenge at SSINKspiration!  And we would love for you to play along with us! 

 

Here are the colors...

 

 

When I first saw these colors together, I wasn't sure what to do.  But they really do scream SPRING!  So I wen with a little floral action!

 

Here's my card...

 

 

The stamp set I used is a Sale-a-Bration set called: You're Lovely.  You can get this set for FREE with a $50 purchase!

 

Make sure you head on over the SSINKspiration main blog today to see what the other Design Team Members created with this fun Color Combination.  And please play along with us.  Create your card based on the Color Combination above, go to the SSINK blog and link up!  Can't wait to see your creations!

 

 

 

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi Core'dinations, Pink Pirouette Core'dinations, Whisper White

DSP: Neutrals Stack

Stamp Set: You're Lovely

Inks: Wild Wasabi

Markers: Wild Wasabi, Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip

Embellishments: Tea Lace Paper Doilies, Designer Buttons - Neutrals, Baker's Twine - Whisper White

Tools: Paper Snips

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

 

Order these and other products at my online store.