Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration ~ June Color Challenge

It's color challenge time over at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration! These challenges are usually the toughest for me. I have no idea why. You'd think it would be easier not having to come up with your own color scheme. I think it's difficult because I usually take things so literally. Luckily with this color scheme, it was fairly easy. 

I instantly thought of flowers when I saw this color combination. Since Happy Watercolor has the BEST flower, I decided to go that route. I really love this flower. It is so fun to make it three dimensional. Which is one of my favorite things to do to a card. I like things that stand out!

My take:

Supplies

Cardstock ~ Blushing Bride, Soft Suede, Whisper Whtie

DSP ~ Lullaby

Ink ~ Blushing Bride, Daffodil Delight, Baked Brown Sugar, Soft Suede, Black StazOn, Basic Black

Stamp Sets ~ Happy Watercolor, Something to Say

Tools ~ Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips, Oval Framelits Collection, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Sponges, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Anywhere Glue Stick, All Purpose Liquid Glue, Crystal Effects, Blender Pen

Embellishments ~ Pearls Basic Jewels, Satin Ribbon (not SU)

WHAAAT????

It's birthday time for my little man! He'll be turning FIVE very soon {pout}. I've been busy getting things ready for his "Despicable" little day. We're all obsessed with Minions in this family. I personally wish I had an army of them. I had fun making these little guys!

Invitations!

Supplies:

Cardstock ~ Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Basic Black

Ink ~ Night of Navy

Other supplies ~ various punches, basic black marker, googly eyes, black floss thread, tin foil, diamond plate embossing folder

Juice boxes!

Supplies:

juice boxes, yellow and blue duct tape, electrical tape, black sharpie, googly eyes

*I'm debating whether or not I should draw pockets on their tummies?

Monday Madness!

I now wake up giddy on Monday morning. I never thought I'd see the day. Monday's have a whole new meaning to me now that I'm an OBSESSED stamper. I wake up, feed my horses, grab a cup of coffee and go straight to Mojo Monday's blog to see what the new challenge for the week will be. Here it is. What will YOU come up with?

Here is what I came up with. I am {smitten} with the new In Colors. This is the first time I got to use this stamp from Chalk Talk. I LOVE how this turned out. Sweet!

Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Specialty DSP, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe

Ink ~ Crisp Cantaloupe, Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight

Stamp Sets ~ Chalk Talk, Gorgeous Grunge, Lovely Little Labels

Other Supplies ~ Paper Doily, yellow ribbon (misc.), white ribbon (misc.), pool party ribbon, vintage faceted buttons, vintage boutique buttons, Sizzlits large paper doily

Technique:

*I created by own DSP for the banner behind the Chalk Talk stamp, with Whisper White cardstock and my Brayer tool. Using Bermuda Bay ink, I rolled it then built different layers with Gorgeous Grunge stamps. I really love making my own DSP. It seems a lot more personal to me. It's something that no one else has. <3

In Colors are the BEST!

As you've probably already guessed, I'm a HUGE fan of anything vintage. The new Stampin' Up! In Colors were made just for me, I swear! I think I had a color orgasm when I first looked at the new catalog. I received my first order from the new catalog today. Of course I had to test out my new stuff, right? Here's what I came up with. I hope you like it. I'm in {LOVE} <3

 Supplies Used:

Paper ~ Strawberry Slush Core'dinations, Whisper White, Designer Paper Series (retired)

Ink ~ Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand

Stamp Sets ~ Hello Lovely, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Lovely Little Labels

Other supplies ~ Designer Builder Brads, 1/8" brads, Soda Pop Tops, Designer Faceted Vintage Buttons, Pearl Basic Jewels, In Color Boutique Details, Doilies 

Monthly Card Swap {MAY} Challenge

So, a while back I joined a monthly card swap hosted by one of my best gals. She is a fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. There are 8 of us in the group. Each lady gets to choose a design idea for one month. I got to choose this month's challenge. Here is the criteria... 

Colors

The Layout

And here is what I came up with...

I had so much fun with this card. The colors went together so well {I thought}. I was even able to use one of the BRAND SPANKIN' NEW stamp sets from the new 2013-2014 catalog! There were many stages to this card. To be honest, it took a L-O-N-G time to complete. Probably a little more elaborate than I should have done, but I just LOVE this look!

Supplies Used for this card {Where do I start...}

Paper ~ Soft Suede, Specialty DSP, Whisper White

Ink ~ Soft Suede, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Pretty in Pink

Stamp Sets ~ Fresh Vintage, Oh Hello, Label Love

Other Supplies Used ~ Paper Doilies, Antique Brads, Vintage Trinkets

I want This and That!

I want, I want, I want, I want.... but I'll wait until the 6th to order it. Want to know why? Why would I wait to put an order in? For those of you that know me, know I want things YESTERDAY! I am waiting to put my order in because from April 6 - 8 Stampin' Up! is offering FREE shipping on all orders (except expedited orders of course). 

Stampin' Up has come up with a NEW product line. It is called This and That. Your life is: Awesome. Quirky. Exciting. Perfectly messy. And happening really fast. So we're happy to introduce our newest product line that lets you capture it all on-the-go. This and That will debut in the 2013-2014 annual catalog, but we're giving you and everybody else the chance to get it now.

What does This and That products entail? 

Stampin' Up! This and That

(click on the link to see it at Stampin' Up!)

1) Epic Day This and That Journal $10.95 131268 Capture your moments, thoughts, plans, ideas, sketches, hopes, dreams—anything and everything! Debossed chipboard cover. Personalize or keep as is. 6-3/8" x 8-1/16". 60 total printed sheets (30 coordinated spreads). 

2) Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper $10.95 130814 So versatile. So epic. So this and that. 12 sheets: 2 ea. of 6 double-sided designs. Acid-and lignin-free. 12” x 12”. Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Crumb 

Cake, Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green, Pool Party

3) Remember This and That Rotary Stamp $5.95 130133 Nostalgia meets journaling. Classic rotary date stamp with 12 clever and useful phrases for all of life's events. Turn dial to change phrase and date.


4) Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers $4.95 131271 Designer stickers to coordinate with your This and That Journal. 4 sheets with a variety of designs on semigloss paper. Thinner design to fit well with your journal. Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, 
Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green, Pool Party


5) Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape $4.95 131269 Attach ticket stubs, photos, anything in your This and That Journal! Color coordination with thejournal pages. 3 designs in 3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8” Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Pool Part

You can also purchase all FIVE items in a bundle and receive 15% off! The entire bundle sells for $32.08! 

If you'd like to order any of these products, just ask me how!