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

Sweet Pea Creations

I'm really glad that I purchased the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper with my initial order. It was a recommendation by my upline, Mary Fish (she's such a fabulous upline), and I'm getting so much out of it! The other day I was trying to use up a box of pre-folded cards that I bought at least 3 years ago. I also rummaged through my Sweet Pea scraps and came up with some pretty cute (and easy!) cards. {Little known fact: I enjoy using the last of things (like toothpaste, shampoo, paper, rub-ons, etc). That might not be the case for the Sweet Pea paper though, it was part of the Occassions Mini catalog and is no longer available.}

Supplies (all supplies Stampin’ Up unless otherwise noted):
Stamps: A Little Birthday Cheer (120242)
Ink: Pumpkin Pie (105216)
Paper: Sweet Pea DSP (117161)
Other: 1 ¼” Square Punch (104400), Card body (DCWV)

Supplies (all supplies Stampin’ Up unless otherwise noted):
Stamps: Short and Sweet (115060)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (100908)
Paper: Sweet Pea DSP (117161)
Other: Beautiful Wings Embosslit (118138), Card body (DCWV)

Supplies (all supplies Stampin’ Up unless otherwise noted):
Stamps: Well Scripted (118601)
Ink: Pretty in Pink (101301)
Paper: Whisper White (100730), Sweet Pea DSP (117161)
Other: Beautiful Wings Embosslit (118138), Elegant Bouquet Embossing folder (115964), Card body (DCWV)

What do you think? Isn't the Sweet Pea versatile? And how about the Beautiful Wings Embosslit- super easy!

Sweet Pea tall flowers card

I saw the idea to use the Sweet Pea Designed Series Paper from someone named Regina on SplitCoast Stampers. I'm so glad I saw it because I wasn't quite sure how I was going to use that paper up- but it was so cute I knew that I wanted to use every bit of it up. The stack of Sweet Pea double sided paper is so versatile! This card size will fit in a standard long envelope and I've decided to line the flap with another piece of Sweet Pea paper to dress it up a bit.



Supplies (all supplies Stampin’ Up):
Stamps: A Little Birthday Cheer (120242)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (100908)
Paper: Rose Red (102482), Chocolate Chip (102128), Sweet Pea DSP (117161)
Other: Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon (117287)

Fox and Friends Birthday

Our flower girl, Trinity, had a birthday last week. I hadn't used my Fox and Friends set yet so I got it out and started putting it to work. I saw a card similar to this one on Splitcoast Stampers, but I can't remember who created it. I love the way it turned out.


Supplies (all supplies Stampin’ Up unless otherwise noted):
Stamps: Fox and Friends (118565), Whimsical Words (119119)
Ink: Pumpkin Pie (105216), Ballet Blue (100907), Chocolate Chip (100908), Old Olive (102277)
Paper: Sahara Sand (105328), Whisper White (100730)
Other: Scallop Square punch (112081)

Happy Birthday with returning in-colors

I'm so excited about the color renovation. I really liked Soft Suede and Rich Razzelberry from the current in-colors. I was so pleased when they announced that they would be staying. Here's a card that I put together using those colors. The other card uses Taken with Teal and, sadly, it's going to retire at the end of June.

Supplies (all supplies Stampin’ Up unless otherwise noted):
Stamps: Circle Circus (115778)
Ink: Soft Suede (115657), Rich Razzleberry (115658) or Taken with Teal (103257)
Paper: Soft Suede (115318), Whisper White (100730), Rich Razzleberry (115316) or Taken with Teal (101584)
Other: Scallop Trim Border punch (118402), Scallop Circle Punch (109043)