New Catalog Blog Hop

Welcome to the July PALS HOP! This month, we're featuring Stampin' Up!'s New Catalog & In Colors for 2010-11! I'm stop number one on the PALS HOP and I'm glad you hopped in! I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find inspirational ideas for papercrafted creations from the Stampin' Pretty Pals! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the PALS HOP LINE-UP below and you'll be back on track!

Supplies (all supplies Stampin’ Up unless otherwise noted):

Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts, Occasional Quotes (new hostess sets)

Ink: Certainly Celery, Early Espresso

Paper: Very Vanilla, Pretty in Pink, Soft Suede

Other: Certainly Celery Satin Ribbon, Scallop Trim Border Punch

HOP LINE-UP

1. Kylie Nicolosi - http://www.kyliescraftycorner.blogspot.com/
2. Mike Funke - http://www.stampin-style.typepad.com/
3. Barbara Furlong - http://www.theloveofstamping.com/  
4. Martha Stewart - http://www.seasonsofstamping.com/
5. Gina Shaw - http://www.cardsbyginashaw.com/
6. Nina Dee - http://www.deesignsbyninadee.blogspot.com/
7. Jason Casper - http://www.stampindad.com/
8. Carla Bazhenow - http://www.carlas-scraps.com/
9. Mary Fish - http://www.stampinpretty.com/
10. Joanna Munster - http://www.inspiredbystampin.com/
11. Pam Giudici - http://www.pamshobby.blogspot.com/

I really like the new catalog and I can't wait to play some more with the new colors.  This card used the returning color Soft Suede and the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set from the Occassions Mini that is now in the new catalog.  I also used the Scallop Trim Border Punch that's new to the catalog, but returning from this year's Saleabration.  I hope you like my card and that you'll hop along to see the other great creations.  Next up- Mike at http://www.stampin-style.typepad.com/ , stop number two on the July PALS HOP! Thanks for "hopping" by!

Saying Goodbye

Stamps: Four Square, Think Happy Thoughts

Ink: Night of Navy

Paper: Whisper White, Night of Navy, Patterns Pack III Hostess Level 1 paper pack

Other: Ivory ribbon, Linen thread, button, 1 ½ square punch, 1 3/8 square punch, ½” circle punch, 1 ¼ circle punch, 1 ½ circle punch, blue brad

June 1st marked the date that Stampin' Up released their "Last Chance List".  On June 30th many items in the current catalog will retire.  Above is a card that I made with some retiring items.  Four Square is a great masculine stamp set and I'm sorry to see it go.  I also used Think Happy Thoughts.  I enjoy that set because it's great with punches and you can make a really quick, cute card.  While it's sad to see some sets retire, I've seen the new catalog (available July 1st) and it's great!  I can't wait to order some of the new sets.

Sum, Sum, Summatime

Summatime, Summatime, Sum, Sum, Summatime!  It's officially HOT and summer down here in Texas-  with days in the high 90s and topping 100!  I can always go for a glass of ice cold lemonade.  Who can resist?  Today's projects all have a summer theme and all use the super cute Tart and Tangy Set.  I hope you enjoy.

My first project is a recipe card for Pink Lemonade. I used a piece of the new Daffodil Delight paper and I'm loving the color! It's not quite as "in your face" as Yoyo Yellow or Summer Sun. I see "delightful" days in my future :)

Supplies (all supplies Stampin’ Up unless otherwise noted):

Stamps: Tart and Tangy, From the Kitchen Of

Ink: Melon Mambo Marker, Soft Suede

Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Rose Red

Other: 1 ¼” Circle Punch, 1 3/8” Circle Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals

 
Now onto a great little card for a summer gift bag.  Using punches helped me create this card in a snap and it just screams summer to me.  (Did you notice that the same stamp can be a lemon, pink lemon, lime or an orange?  How versatile!)

Happy Summer Birthday:

Stamps: Tart and Tangy, A Little Birthday Cheer

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip

Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie

Other: 1 ¼” Circle Punch, 1 3/8” Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals

I'm doing a workshop in a few weeks and we're going to be making these cute little gift card holders.  I used the Scallop Trim border punch from this year's Sale-A-Bration that will now be available in the new catalog (out July 1).

Tart and Tangy Gift Card:

Stamps: Tart and Tangy, A Little Birthday Cheer

Ink: Melon Mambo Marker, Old Olive Marker, Soft Suede

Paper: Whisper White, Old Olive, Rose Red

Other: Scallop Trim Border punch, Slit punch

I hope you're staying cool this summer and doing some crafting indoors by the A/C!  Thanks for stopping by.

June Calendar

I was on a roll early last month and got my June calendar page done way ahead of schedule.  I once again used a page from the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper pack.  The new catalog comes out on July 1st and I'm hoping they have a pack of paper that is as versatile as this one was.  I really enjoy using this paper- it seems to bring a smile to my face- all the different patterns, colors and designs.  Too bad you can't get this one anymore (sorry!).

Supplies (all supplies Stampin’ Up unless otherwise noted):
Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral (113734)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (100908), Chocolate Chip marker (100071)
Paper: Chocolate Chip (102128), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Sweet Pea DSP (117161)
Other: Sunset Sizzix Font, Sizzix machine, display frame (Creative Memories), calendar page (Creative Memories), magnets

Tart and Tangy

Here's a quick card that I created with the Tart and Tangy stamp set.  This set just reminds me of summer and makes me want to hang out by the pool and grill hotdogs!

Supplies (all supplies Stampin’ Up unless otherwise noted):
Stamps: Tart and Tangy (111514), Short and Sweet (115060)
Ink: Real Red Marker (100052), Old Olive Marker (100079)
Paper: Real Red (102482), patterned paper (sorry, I don’t know the manufacturer, but it’s not Stampin’ Up)
Other: 1 ¼” Circle Punch (104403), Scallop Circle Punch (109043), Card body (DCWV)

Better late than never....May Calendar

I admit it, I'm not good at keeping up with this blog thing :).  Sorry to all those who check and see nothing for a week or so.  It's really best to have my blog in some type of a reader.  he he.  Here's my May Calendar page.  It's been done since the last week of April so I really don't have an excuse for not getting it up here earlier. 
Supplies (all supplies Stampin’ Up unless otherwise noted):



Stamps: Eastern Blooms (111626) I reused my magnet from March!

Ink: Old Olive Marker (100079)
Paper: Rose Red (102482), Sweet Pea DSP (117161)
Other: rub-on letters (American Crafts), display frame (Creative Memories), calendar page (Creative Memories), magnets

I hope you're all having a great May!

Pals Blog Hop

If you've hopped over from Joanna Munster's blog, Inspired by Stampin', I'm stop number 6 on the PALS HOP and I'm glad you hopped in! I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find inspirational ideas for papercrafted creations from Mary Fish's Stampin' Pretty Pals! We'll showcase all that Stampin' Up! has to offer for two important occasions, Father's Day and Graduation! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the PALS HOP LINE-UP below and you'll be back on track! We're thrilled to have you visit and excited to hear what you think about our hop! Please feel free to leave as many comments as you'd like along the way!

My card today is a Father's Day card.  I'm a "daddy's girl" and you'd think that would make it easier to create a card, but I hit a wall with this one.  I finally called in my super-creative and talented photographer husband, Matt, to help me.   He helped me pick a stamp and a color scheme that was a little more masculine.  Thanks, honey!  We'll be making this card at my next PMS Night (Pizza, Music and Stampin')

More inspiring ideas await you at Martha Stewart's site, Seasons of Stamping, stop number #7 on the PALS HOP! Hop over and see Martha's wonderfully creative ideas (apparently there's more than one Martha Stewart that can craft)! Thanks for "hopping" by!

PALS HOP LINE-UP
Click on any of the sites listed below to begin the Pals Hop.

1. Barbara Furlong -- The Love of Stamping
2. Debbie Pierce -- Stampin' Sunshine
3. Gina Shaw -- Cards by Gina
4. Jason Casper -- Jason's Stampin' Pad
5. Joanna Munster -- Inspired by Stampin'
6. Kylie Nicolosi -- Kylie's Crafty Corner
7. Martha Stewart -- Seasons of Stamping
8. Mary Fish -- Stampin' Pretty
9. Mike Funke -- Stampin-Style
10. Regina Mangum -- The Stampin' Bean
11. Sumaiyah Yates -- Stampin' Dymonz