Practical Scrappers: August Layout Sketch

I love this sketch over at Practical Scrappers today!  It was so much fun to play with!

 

 

 

Here is my layout...

 

I used Echo Park's "Brothers" kit with a Stampin' Up! Construction Vehicle accent.  My Little man loves his trucks and cars...anything with wheels really!

 

Please be sure to stop by the Practical Scrappers blog today in order to check out what the other designers created with this sketch!  If you would like to play along, you can link up here or on our facebook page.  I would love to see what you come up with!

Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration: MDS and A Birthday Party

Today is my first Individual Post over at SSINKspiration.  I'm talking all about how I used My Digital Studio to decorate for Noah's 2nd Birthday Party!

 

 

So go check it out!

SSINKspiration: August Card Sketch

 It's time for our first Card Sketch over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration.  We will have one card sketch per month!  If you would like to play along and link up in the comments, we a would love to see what you come up with!

 

Here is the sketch for this month...

 

This sketch was created by Bree!  It's it lovely?!?!

 

 

And here is the card I was inpired to make...

 

 

This card came together rather quickly!  I love it when that happens!

 

 

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Pool Party

Stamp Sets: Gorgeous Grunge, A Fitting Occasion

Ink: Tangerin Tango, Basic Black, Pool Party, Smoeky Slate

Punch: Modern Label

 

Purchase these products HERE!

 

Please remember to stop by the main SSINKspiratin blog today to see what the other designers came up with this week!

Hiding In My Craft Room #110: Super Scraps Saturday

It's the second Saturday of the month at HIMCR and you know what that means! It's Super Scraps Saturday! Time to get our those scraps and put them to good use! 

You have until Friday, August 16th to link up your creation to get entered into the weekly drawing this week. When uploading to online galleries please use code HIMCR110.

 

The sponsor this week is Scrapbook Stamp Society!  I didn't have any images to work with when I made this card but I do have a few of the images from previous weeks that they sponsered us at HIMCR!  So be sure to check those out too!

 

 

 

The first card Is what I made using scraps!  There are a few itesm from the NEW Holiday Catalog that show up on this card!  Can you pick them out?

 

 

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Soft Sky, Whisper White

DSP: Winter Frost Stack

Other Paper: Glimmer Paper - Silver

Stamp Set: A Banner Christmas, Dictionary Background

Ink: Smokey Slate, Soft Sky

Tools: Paper Snips

Adhesive: Snail

 

Purchase these products HERE!

 

 

And here are 2 cards that I made using images from The Scrapbook Society!

 

Be sure to stop by HIMCR to see what the other Designers were up to this week!

SS INKspiration: Quick & Easy Cards

I love Quick & Easy Cards!  Stampin' Up! has some great kits that make cardmaking Quick & Easy.

 

Today I used the "Dude, You're Welcome Kit"...

 

 

#132807  $24.95 USD  Wood Mount Only

 

The stamps in this kit are just so fun.  Here is the card I made...

 

  

 

 

Be sure that you stop by the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog to see the other Quick & Easy cards the Design Team Members made today!  You are going to love them!

 

 

 

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Smokey Slate, Whisper White, Real Red

Stamp Sets: Dude, You're Welcome, Off the Grid

Inks: Smokey Slate, Basic Gray

Marker: Basic Black

Punch: Small Heart

Embellishment: Hardware Clips Essentials

Adhesive: Dimensionals

 

Purchase these products HERE!

Stylin' Stampin' Squad August Hop: Holiday Catalog

 

Welcome to the August Blog Hop!  I am so excited that you all can finally get your hands on some of the products in the Holiday Catalog now!  You don't want to miss any of the great accessories or stamp sets!

 

Today I used the Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit.  Because of my level at Stampin' Up!, I got this kit for 40% off...one of the great perks of being a Demonstrator!  I wasn't sure that I was "in love" with the kit.  But I thought that I might be able to tear it apart and use it to make cards. 

 

#133463  $19.95 USD

 

 

I also purchased this fun Magnificent Maple single stamp! 

#131868  $9.95  Wood Mount Only

 

 

And here is the card that I created...

 

I just love all of these elements put together!  This card is one of my most favorite that I have made in a long time!  And I'm sharing it with you all...don't you feel lucky?!

 

 

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Crumb Cake

Stamp Sets: Magnificent Maple, Lots of Thanks, Gorgeous Grunge

Inks: Crushed Curry, Whisper White Craft, Chocolate Chip

Kit: Thankful Tablescape Simply Created

Tools: Paper Snips

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals

 

Purchase these products HERE!

 

 

 

Please don't forget to head to Heidi's newly designed blog to check her creation today!  You are going to love it!!

 

AND...stop by our new blog where some of the hoppers will be INKspiring you 5 days a week, 52 weeks a year...

http://ssinkspiration.blogspot.com/ 

 

Blog Hop Participants:

1. Shellie G. of Craft Smashup
2. Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun!
3. Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
4. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
5. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
6. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
7. Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
8. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim
9. Heidi B of Stuck on Stampin'
10. Jennifer B. of NW Stamper
11. Bree R. of Craft-somnia
12. Diana E. of Stampin' Fun with Diana
13. Annie L. of Love Me Cards
14. Jennifer C. of Happy 2 Scrap 4 Life

Practical Scrappers: Inspired by Pinterest

It's time to be Inspired by Pinterest with the Practical Scrappers Design Team! 

 

When I saw this card on Pinterest, I knew it was going to make the perfect color scheme for this month's challenge!

 

 

I love the card too...I might have to copy that sometime!  But for now I just used the color combination to create this card...

 

Love the look of Basic Black, Whisper White, Smokey Slate and Bermuda Bay!

 

Don't forget to head over to the Practical Scrappers blog today to see what the other Design Team Members came up with! 

 

 

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Bermuda Bay

DSP: Neutrals Stack

Stamp Sets: Zoo Babies, Banner Greetings

Ink: Basic Black, Smokey Slate

Big Shot: Alphabet Press

Punch: 2-1/2" Circle

Tools: Paper Snips

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals

 

Purchase these products HERE!

 

 

Get Ready. Check It Out!

Beautifully Baroque

I love this stamp.  It's not normally my style but I have come to love this one a lot!

Beautifully Baroque  #130895  $14.95  (page 113 of the IB&C)

 

 

I paired this stamp with another of my favorites, Gorgeous Grunge to make this card...

 

 

 

The Color Combination on this card comes from the Eastern Elegance DSP that you will see below in this post.  Crushed Curry, Coastal Cabana and Basic Gray.

 

I love how this turned out.  The only thing that could make it better is if this stamp came with a matching framelit die to quickly cut it out using the Big Shot!

 

I think another reason I love this stamp so much is that it has a few coordinating products (which you will find you get a lot of when you shop with Stampin' Up!).

Beautifully Baroque Embossing Folder  #130917  $7.95

Eastern Elegance DSP  #130131  $10.95

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today! 

 

 

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Beautifully Baroque, Gorgeous Grunge, Yippie-Skippie

Inks: Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Basic Gray, Basic Black

Tools: Paper Snips

Embellishments: Large Pearls

Adhesives: Snail

 

Purchase these products HERE!

 

 

Get Ready. Check It Out!

Hiding In My Craft Room #109: Color Challenge

It's Color Challenge week over at HIMCR!  We are on Color Challenge #109: Early Cherry Mist...

Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler and Marina Mist!

 

At first I wasn't so sure about this color combination.  But I think I like it!  I love being challenged and stretched by creating with a colors that I don't normally reach for while crafting!

 

So here is my card...

 

 

This came together really quickly AND you will see a fun sneak peek from the Holiday Catalog that just came out August 1st!  That fun Cherry Cobbler washi tape!  YUM!

 

Please be sure to stop by the HIMCR blog today to see what the other member of the Design Team came up with.  You won't want to miss them!

 

 

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Marina Mist, Whisper White

Stamp Set: Timeless Talk

Inks: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler

Tools: Paper Snips

Embellishments: Paper Doilies, Candy Dots - Regals, Season of Style Washi Tape

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals

 

Purchase these products HERE!

 

 

Get Ready. Check It Out!

Practical Scrappers: August Card Sketch

It's time for another Card Sketch with Practical Scrappers!  This one was a little tricky for me.  But I took what stood out to me and went with it.  I guess that's what sketches are for...you pull whatever inspires you out and make a one of a kind creation!

 

Here is the sketch we worked with this month...

 

 

 

And here is my card...

 

 

Enjoy!  And please don't forget to check out the main blog to see what the other Design Team members created this month and leave them some comment love!

 

 

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Stamp Set: Timeless Talk

Ink: Basic Black

Embellishments: Designer Button - Regals, Baker's Twine - Whisper White, Stickers - SU Paper Pumpkin Kit, Love Washi Tape (non-SU)

Adhesives: Snail, Glue Dots

 

Purchase these products HERE!

 

 

 

Get Ready. Check It Out!