Mixed Bunch Simplicity

Here's the second card I did for my Annual Stampin' Up! Catalogue Launch Party.  Again, I wanted it to be simple enough for my guests to do without guidance and I wanted it to showcase the new 2012-2014 In-Colours.

I chose to use a plain white background with no embossing to showcase the gorgeous new in-colours.  The stamps come from the Mixed Bunch stamp set that has been carried into the new Stampin' Up catalogue.  I really like the simplicity of this card.  The only "embellishing" I did for this card was to pop up every other circle with a Stampin' Dimensional.  It could be "jazzed-up" with embossing, rhinestones, brads or ribbon but sometimes it's nice to just to focus on the stamps and the colour. 

This is a great way for someone who is new to stamping to start.  All that is needed is one basic stamp set, a small collection of colours and some Whisper White cardstock.  The great thing about the In-Colours is that they all coordinate with eachother and can be purchased as a set at a discount.  Check out my Stampin' Up! website to learn how you can get your hands on the new 2012-2014 In-Colours.

Details:

Stamp Sets:  Mixed Bunch, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper and Ink:  Whisper White, Midnight Muse, Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, and Primrose Petals.

Happy Stamping!

It's here...

...the BRAND NEW 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Catalogue!!!!  I always love this time of year when the new catalogue goes live.  I don't know what it is about new catalogues but there's always a sense of excitement surrounding them.   Like when I was a kid and the Sears WishBook came out.  I spent hours poring over the toy section every year.....now it's stamps and paper and ribbon.....you get the idea.

Be sure to check out the new catalogue (click on the link on the sidebar) and if you're in the KW area on Tuesday, June 5th come out to my Catalogue Launch Party.  Drop me a line to let me know if you're able to make it.

To whet your appetite here is another card made with 2012-2014 In Colours.....Midnight Muse, Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit and Primrose Petals:

Aren't they so pretty?!!   This is the first year that I've loved all the In Colours right away.  I like how the work so well together and with the other Stampin' Up colours.  I know I will be using all of them a lot.  If that wasn't enough, the new Firm Foam Stamp Pads are AMAZING!  I know I've said it before but you've got to check them out for yourself.

Again, if you haven't yet RSVP'd for Tuesday, June 5th, it's not too late yet.  Come out a get your new catalogue and make a couple of projects too. 

Happy Stamping!

Just Believe

I love the stamp set "Just Believe" but I've always wondered what to do with the stamp in it that says "Some things have to be believed to be seen".   Well this week I found a use for it.  My aunt, for the past number of years, has had severe back pain to such an extent that she's had surgery to try to correct the problem.  Even with that she was still having a lot of problems sitting, standing or walking and the pain was still very severe.  This week, thanks to her belief and faith in Jesus Christ and lots of prayer, she was miraculously healed!!!!!   She, obviously, is thrilled and we are rejoicing with her.  So when I sat down to create a card to send to her this saying leapt out at me.

Some things have to be believed!!!

Isn't it pretty?!  I used 3 of the new In-Colours from Stampin' Up!; Gumball Green, Primrose Petals and Raspberry Ripple.  I love how they work together.

Interior...rejoicing!

For the interior I selectively coloured (with my brand new Stampin' Write In-Colour markers) both the flowers and the sentiment.  The sentiment comes from a retired Christmas set called "Star Studded Season" and I thought was perfect for this occasion.

Here are all the details:

Stamp Sets:  Just Believe, Star Studded Season (retired)

Paper:  Whisper White, Gumball Green, Raspberry Ripple

Ink:  Gumball Green, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple

Other:  Tulips Textured Embossing Folder, Curly Label punch, sponges

Happy Stamping!

Introducing...

...the brand new 2012-2014 In Colours; Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit, Gumball Green and Primrose Petals:

Aren't they pretty!?! 

This card was inspired by a card I saw in the new 2012-2013 Stampin' Up catalogue.  I very rarely do white cards but I thought that this would be the best background to showcase these new colours.  Not only does this card use new colours I got to use the brand new firm foam stamp pads.  I know I've said it before, but these are FANTASTIC!!!!  The coverage on the stamp is so much better than the "old" linen pads and with minimal effort!  I love them!!!! 

I can't wait to share these colours, new ink pads, new designer series paper and so much more in person at my Annual Catalogue Launch Party on June 5th. If you are in the K-W area and are looking for a night out I would love to see you (and a friend) at this event.  There will be door prizes and for every order over $50 I will throw in a brand new ink pad (your choice of colour) FREE!!!  RSVP through email please. Happy Stamping!