SSINKspiration: Friday Favorite

Today over at SSINKspiration we are sharing a few of our favorite embellishments from the NEW Occasions Catalog!  One of my favorites is...

Urban Underground Embellishments.

They are metal embellishments that come with a sticky back and are SO CUTE with this suite of products!

Here is my card today...

The Nailed It stamp set and these embellishments are a perfect match!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Be sure to stop by the SSINKspiration main blog to see what the other Design Team Members created for you today!  You won't want to miss their favorite items!!

New Catalog Countdown: Day 3 - Oh So Succulent

It's time for another sneak peek from the NEW Occasions Catalog!  This stamp set is called Oh So Succulent!  I received this set at the On Stage event for FREE.  

I have to admit that I probably wouldn't have purchased it on my own but I am loving using it!

Here is my card today...

I love all of the samples that I see pairing this set with the Jars of Love Stamp Set.  

I hope you enjoy my card today.  Be sure to stop by the SSINKspiration main blog today to see what the other Design Team Members have created for you.  You won't want to miss them!!

SSINKspiration: Color Challenge #41

It's time for a fun Color Challenge over at SSINKspiration!  These colors were so much fun to work with!

Here is my card...

I feel in love with this little moon baby stamp set!  That sweet baby is SO CUTE!  This set is a keeper from the NEW Occasions Catalog for sure!

Please take some time to stop by the SSINKspiration main blog to see what the other Design Team Members created for you today.  We would love to see you play along with us this week!  create your card using the above Color Challenge and link up on the SSINKspiration main blog.  Can't wait to see what you create!

New Catalog Countdown: Day 5 - Party Animal Suite

I'm back!!!  Micah is now 8 months old and I feel like I can create again and I have a little time to blog too!

I'm back with SSINKspiration and today we are starting our New Catalog Countdown!  The Occasions Catalog begins in just 5 days!!  There is some great stuff in there and you get to check out some of it today!  

We are focusing on the Party Animal Suite today...

I love this suite of products!  I used the Party Animal DSP and the Balloon Adventures Stamp Set.  There are many other items in this suite and you will see me use most of them as I post over the next few weeks.

Please join me in checking out what the other Design Team members have created for our post today.  You can check those creations out here and leave them some comment love.  Thanks for stopping by today.  

SSINKspiration New Catalog Countdown: Day 1

Good afternoon happy stamper!  Thanks for stopping by today, I am so excited to be participating in a New Catalog Countdown with SSInkspiration.   Today is the last day of the countdown and we have many sneak peek samples for you HERE!

Here is my card for today...

I got to use some of my favorite NEW merchandise on this card.  The It's My Party DSP is my favorite thing in the NEW Occasions Catalog!

I hope you enjoy my card and please don't forget to check out all of the other creations from the Design Team over on the SSINKspiration main blog today!

Retired + New = FABULOUS

Today over at SSINKspiration we are showing you what you can do with Retired Stamp Sets and New Stamp Sets together.

The heart on this card comes from the I {Heart} Hearts Stamp Set.  The sentiment and the little swirls come from the NEW Hostess Stamp Set, Because You Care, in the Occasions Catalog.  

I don't think I will ever be able to be able to let this wood grain heart go!  It's so cute and it is the perfect addition to a masculine card!  I made this one for my hubby!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Be sure to stop by the SSINKspiration main blog today to see what other cards were made with old and new stamp sets!

Can You Case It? #59: A Sketch Challenge

It's time for a fun new sketch over at Can You Case It?!  Please join us for Challenge #59: A Sketch Challenge!

Here is the sketch...

Here is my card...

This sketch was so much fun to play with!  Please make sure you head on over to the Can You Case It? main blog page so that you can see all of the samples from the Design Team Members!  You won't want to miss them!  

SSINKspiration January Blog Hop: Occasions Catalog

With the release of the Occasions Catalog we thought it would be a great focus for our January Blog Hop at SSINKspiration!  So glad that you joined us today!

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 6 on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop - Diana. 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.

Here is the card I made for today's hop...

I just LOVE the You Plus Me Stamp Set!  My favorite stamp in the whole stamp set is the little canvas print heart (I stamped it in black this time).  It's just SO CUTE!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  Be sure that continue on the hop and visit Heidi next!

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Cynthia at Ink-A-Doodle Creations
2. Donna at Organized Chaos
3. Jennifer C. at Happy 2 Scrap 4 Life
4. Kathy at Katrina P's Creative Corner
5. Jennifer G. at Jenny G Paper Crafts
6. Diana at Stampin Fun with Diana
7. Kim at Stamping with Kim
8. Heidi at Stuck on Stampin'
9. Darcy at Dj's Stampin Place
10. Melissa at Stamp Doc
11. Carrie at Carrie Stamps

Catalog Reveal...TODAY!

It's the last day of our catalog reveal over at SSINKspiration!  We have some cute cards for you today using stamp sets that you may not have seen yet!

Here is my card for today...

I used one of my favorite NEW stamp sets today...

Big on You Photopolymer Stamp Set

#137151  $25.95

I love this stamp set because it helps the sentiment become the focal point of a card front!  I just love the sayings it has in it!

We hope that you enjoyed out countdown over the past 5 days!  Make sure you check out all of the posts over on the SSINKspiration main blog today!  You won't want to miss these awesome cards!!

SSINKspiration: You Plus Me Reveal

It's Day 4 of our NEW Catalog Reveal over at SSINKspiration!  Just 2 more days until the NEW Occasions Catalog is live and everyone can order anything their little hearts desire!

Today we are showing you a Sneak Peek of a fun stamp set called You Plus Me.  It comes in Wood or Clear Mount and it's so much fun!  Check out my card...

This stamp set comes in a suite of products perfect for all of your Valentine's Day crafting!  You will see the Stacked with Love DSP Stack and also the Stacked with Love Washi Tape!  All 3 NEW items are featured on my card today!

I hope you enjoyed my sample.  Now don't forget to head on over the SSINKspiration main blog to see what the other Design Team Members created for you!  You won't want to miss all of the samples from this set that is sure to be a Valentine's Day Favorite!

Occasions Catalog Sneak Peek

I have a few cards up over at the SSINKspiration blog today!  We are showing you sneak peeks of the NEW Occasions Catalog.  You won't want to miss all of the cute cards today!

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: Occasions Catalog Sneak Peek

Today at SSINKspiration we are showcasing NEW products from the Occasions Catalog that will be available for purchase starting TOMORROW, January 3rd!

Did you know that today is the last day that you can purchase the items from the Holiday Catalog?  Be sure to place an order today if you need anything.  You don't want to miss out! 

So here is my card for today...

I used a lot of current items but there are 3 NEW things that I will highlight for you.

#1: Starburst Sayings Stamp Set.  I LOVE this stamp set SO MUCH!

#2: Starburst Framelits Dies.  You didn't think I cut those pointy circles out, did you?!  I LOVE that framelits make crafting SO EASY!

#3: Retro Fresh Washi Tape.  This little arrow tape is one of my favorites from the pack of 3 designs.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Be sure that you head on over to the SSINKspiration blog today to see what the other 7 Designers created with their NEW goodies!

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Smokey Slate, Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Starburst Sayings (NEW), Gorgeous Grunge

Inks: Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Smokey Slate

Big Shot: Starburst Framelits Dies (NEW)

Embellishments: Retro Fresh Washi Tape (NEW), Candy Dots - Brights, Candy Dots Brad Bases

Adhesives: Dimensionals, Snail

Purchase these and other items at my online store!

SSINKspiration: Glitter/Shimmer

Happy 2014!!!

Today over at SSINKspiration we are showcasing the best glitter and shimmer products that Stampin' Up! has to offer!  Today I used 2 glittery products...

Silver Glimmer Paper  #124005  Regularly $4.95...ON SALE $3.71!!!

AND

Basics Glimmer Brads  #121003  $4.95

I also used a few Sneak Peek items that you can purchase in just 2 days!!!  Perfect Pennants Stamp Set and Perfect Pennants Framelits Dies.  Purchase them together to save 15%!!!

I made this card for my hubby!  He does make me happy!  That stamp was made for me to use for him!  I love it!!!

Make sure you head on over to the SSINKspiration blog today to see what the other Design Team Members created with their glitter and shimmer products!  Stampin' Up! sells a lot and you won't want to miss out on them!!

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Smokey Slate, Basic Black, Whisper White

DSP: Neutrals Stack

Other Paper: Silver Glimmer

Stamp Set: Perfect Pennants (NEW), Tape It

Inks: Read Red, Melon Mambo

Big Shot: Perfect Pennants Framelits Dies (NEW)

Tools: Paper Snips

Embellishments: Basics Glimmer Brads

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals

Purchase these and other items at my online store!

SSINKspiration: December Layout Sketch

Happy Monday!  Only 9 more days until Christmas!  Can you believe it?  Cards to address, cookies to make, meals to plan...but there is still a little time to scrapbook!

Before I get to my project today, I have to announce the winner of my blog candy from last Thursday!  You can read all about the prize here.  And the winner of my prize package is...Marisol from A Touch of Sol.

Please contact me at demokimsu (at) yahoo (dot) com to claim your prize!  THANK YOU for all of the comments and t

Today I am showing you the December Layout Sketch over at SSINKspiration!

Here is my take on the sketch...

I love these pictures of my daughter.  We were playing at a friend's house and she found a toy gun that she really wanted to play with.  The girls were standing up the princesses and then pretending to shoot them with the toy gun.  

I asked, "What are you girls doing?"  And Brooke replies, "We line all the princesses up and shoot them down with the banger!"  I just cracked up!  

Silly girls!

Do you see a few sneak peeks on this page?  Well they are...

*Starburst Framelits Dies

*Word Bubble Framelits Dies

I think you are really going to love the NEW Occasions Catalog when it comes out in January!  Save your Christmas money!!!

Make sure you head on over to the SSINKspiration main blog today to see what the other Design Team Members came up with today!  You won't want to miss them!

SSINKspiration: Card Sketch

It's time for the December Card Sketch at SSINKspiration!  We would love for you to play along with us!  Create your card, upload to your blog and then link up to the SSINKspiration blog!

Here is our sketch this month...

And here is my take on the sketch...

I used a few new items on this card!  Sneak Peeks from the Occasions Catalog:

*Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper

*Retro Fresh Washi Tape

*Starburst Sayings Stamp Set

*Starburst Framelits Dies

These items will all be available for purchase starting on January 3, 2014!

Thanks for stopping by today.  Please be sure to go check out the SSINKspiration main blog to see what the other Design Team Members came up with this week.