Stylin' Stampin' Squad January Blog Hop: Occasion Catalog Items!

Thank you so much for joining us for our January Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop!  Love is in the air and our talented group of design team members have a Whole Lotta Love Goin' On as we are excited to be sharing some NEW Occasions Catalog goodies and some Valentine's Day projects with you this month!

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 9 on the Stylin’ Stampin’ Squad  blog hop – Rose C. of Stamp with Rose. 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.

Today I want to show you a few new products!  But first I will show you my card that could be used as a Valentine for your special someone...

I just love these NEW products from the Occasions Catalog.  I ordered a few items that I just and I think I used them all on this card!

New Products Used:

*Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper

*Essentials Wooden Elements

*Perfect Pennants Stamp Set (heart)

*Starburst Sayings Stamp Set

I also made a little 3D item for you while I was getting ready for my CROP this weekend!

All of the ladies that are attending my CROP will get one of these little goodies bags!  Aren't they just SO CUTE?!  

You won't find these in any catalog.  You can only find them in Stampin' Up!'s online store!  You can see them here.  I love these bags mostly because you get 12 bags, 12 tags and 12 strings...all for $4.95!!!  What a deal!

Here is an up close view...

I chose to add a little Red Glimmer Heart to all of my bags.  Those don't come with the kit but can easily be recreated using the Red Glimmer Paper and the Small Heart Punch!

Thanks for hopping along with us today!  Next up is Darcy and you won't want to miss what she has planned for you!

Blog Hop Participants:

1. Anastasia R. of Stampin' Blondie 
2. Cynthia R. of Ink-a-Doodle Creations
3. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
4. Kathy P of Katrina P's Creative Corner 
5. Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
6. Diana E. of Stampin' Fun with Diana
7. Darla R. & Nancy K. of Stampin With Darla and Sisters 
8. Jamie H. of Unique Ink
9. Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
10. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim
11. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
12. Bree R. of Craft-Somnia 
13. Kristina M. of Mama's Sanity
14. Annie L. of Love Me Cards
15. Jennifer B. of NW Stamper
16. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
17. Heidi B. of Stuck on Stampin'

Don't forget to stop by SSINKspiration where we post projects to INKspire you 5 days a week, 52 weeks a year!!

Practical Scrappers: January Layout Sketch

Today is Layout Sketch Day over at Practical Scrappers!  Here is the sketch that we had to work with...

And here is the layout I created...

This layout is for the January spot on our 2014 calendar!  I just love this picture of my littles!  

And here is what the calendar looks like hanging on the wall!

And a little up-close shot of my Glittery Snowflake embellishment!

Please be sure to stop by the Practical Scrappers main blog today to see what the other Design Team Members came up with!  I think you will love them!  AND...play along with us!  Link up in the comments!

SSINKspiration: Color Challenge

It's time for another Color Challenge over at SSINKspiration!  I love this color combination that Darcy came up with!

These are colors that I love but I have never put them together!  Darcy always gets me!

 

 

Check out my card  for today..

Today was the first time that I got to use my new stamp set: Love You More!

It's in the special Valentine's Products section of our website right now!  There are some really cute products that you won't find in any of our catalogs right now!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Make sure you stop by the SSINK main blog today to see what the other Design Team Members have come up with!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, So Saffron, Primrose Petals

DSP: Brights Stack

Other Paper: Silver Glimmer

Stamp Set: Love You More

Ink: Basic Black

Big Shot: Hearts Collection Framelits Dies

Embellishment: Brights Candy Dots

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals

Purchase these and other items at my online store!

Hiding In My Craft Room #131: Color Challenge

It's time for another Color Challenge over at HIMCR!  This month our colors to work with are: Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry and Basic Gray!  These colors are so much fun today!  I think you are just going to love them!

Our sponsor this month is The Scrapbook Stamp Society.  They gave our Design Team some fun images to work with.  I chose the Mer Bestie.  You can see this and other images over at their website.  Enter your card for our color challenge this week and you could win 3 free images!!!

Leave a comment on my blog today and you could win this card!!  I will draw the winner and announce on Tuesday!!

Make sure you stop by the HIMCR main blog to see what the other Design Team Members came up with for today's challenge!  Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you have a great weekend!!

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: New Year's Resolution

A few years ago, I resolved to not buy a purse or a pen for the whole year...the whole year!  It was tough because I was addicted to both but I did it and it REALLY cured my desire to purchase those two items! 

 So this year I'm taking it to a crafty level!  My 2014 Resolution is...NOT Buying Any Designer Papers (other than Stampin' Up!'s new prints that I might need for my classes and clubs)! 

 I buy a ton of other papers and I just don't need any more!  Wanna see...  

I want it...but I don't need it!  It's kinda silly when you think about it.  Most of these papers are $1 each!  And I have hundreds of sheets just laying around!  I need to use them!  And so I will in 2014!

But that didn't stop me from making one last trip to Archiver's before January 1st!

I just couldn't help myself!  :)

P.S. I will lose at least 25 pounds this year and not eat fried food at all!  Now I'm accountable to you all!  Happy New Year!

Hiding In My Craft Room #130: Anything but Christmas

This week over at HIMCR, our challenge is to create anything but a holiday card or project!

I don't know about you but I'm done making Christmas cards.  I haven't mailed mine yet, but I'm done making them!  :)

Here is my card for today.  Super simple but oh so CUTE!

Make sure you head on over to the HIMCR main blog to check out the other amazing creations from the Design Team today!

Happy Birthday to Me Blog Hop

Today we are celebrating Robin's birthday with a Blog Hop!  If you found me first, you will want to stop at Robin's BLOG so you don't miss anything!  Like the great blog candy she is offering...on her birthday even!

Today I created a birthday card for Robin! 

I just love these new goodies that you can't even buy yet from Stampin' Up!  (Since I'm a demonstrator I get to pre-order a month early...WOO HOO!)

I am also posting this card over at SSINKspiration today for Favorites Friday.  My favorites on this card are the Starburst Framelits Dies and the Starburst Sayings Stamp Set.  That "Oh Happy Day" sentiment is just my favorite!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!  Your next stop in the hop is the Lovely Aisha!

Here is a complete list of blogs in this hop:

1. Robin Lane - http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com

2. Lori Apgar - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com

3. Lissa Marie - www.somanycrafts.com

4. Alicia O'Bryant - http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com

5. Janet Royer  - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com

6. Sharon - A Piece Of Heart - http://piece-ofheart.blogspot.com

7. Connie Can Crop - http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

8.  Tammy Smith -http://lifeupdownandsideways.blogspot.com/

9.  Kim Ryden - http://rydenkim.blogspot.com/ 

10. Aisha Rylbluroses Hall - http://www.londonskyedesigns.net/ 

Merry Christmas...

From my family to yours...Merry Christmas!

Enjoy today!  I hope it is filled with fun and family and your December 26th is filled with STAMPING!  :)