Happy First Day of Summer!

I LOVE Summer - NOT the "Super Heat" but the fun of 

gathering for family events and picnics, 

back yard bar-b-ques and big fun!

I have an {INK}redible CHALLENGE for you: 

design a  handmade card, scrapbook page, gift bag 

or other piece of art with the 

New Stampin' Up In Color for 2015-17

of Tip Top Taupe and Basic Black 

(you may add other colors if you like as well).

Share your creation with me here and I will 

hold a drawing for the challenge winner!

One random winner will be chosen and a 

receive a $20 gift certificate to be used for items

chosen from the NEW 2015 Stampin' Up Catalog! 

One of my new favorite appetizers is 

Blackeye Pea Hummus and before you turn a 

crooked eye this way - YOU MUST TRY IT!

I've shared a great recipe card - printable for you to 

place in an 8" x 8" scrapbook album. 

Have a great time creating {INK}redible Fun!

Springtime Congrats

Springtime is a great time to celebrate and what better to celebrate than someone's accomplishments and share in their joy! This cute card featuring the Up in the Air Stamp Set (Hostess W-#122475- C-#122477) does just that.

These supplies are combined to make this bright and cheery card a favorite.
Whisper White Cardstock (#100730)
Lucky Limeade Cardstock (#122926)
Calypso Coral Cardstock (#122925)
Soft Suede Classic Ink Pad (#115657)
River Rock Stampin' Write Marker (#120972)
Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Marker (#123002)
Modern Label Punch (#119849)
Framelits Label (#125598)
Crumb Cake 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon (#122966)
Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430)
Houndstooth Embossing Folder (#123134)
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (#113439)

Look for the accomplishments of others and send this card to share your congratulations and joy in their efforts.

Have an Inkredible Day!

Super Sweet Paper Party

Last night, one of my favorite friends gathered her friends to come and stamp with me.

We made these two sweet projects using the Sweet Shoppe Designer Series Paper (#125408) and the Sweet Cake Stamp Set (W-125490, C-125492) featured in the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog.

The cute treat box was created using the Pool Party Cardstock (#122924), SU! Classic Ink Pool Party(#122938), Sweet Shoppe DSP (wrapped candy design #125408), 2011-12 InColor Patterned DSP - Wisteria Wonder Polka Dot (#122384), Sweet Cake Stamp Set (W-125490, C-125492), Jelly Bean Brads - Sweet Shop (#125587), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430), Extra Large Oval Punch (#119859), 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch (#119854), Stamping Sponges (#101610), SU! Classic Ink Pad - Wisteria Wonder (#122936), Lots of Tags Sizzlits Die Set (#114508), SU! Classic Ink Pad - Calypso Coral (#122939), Sticky Tape (#104294). ** 1 1/2" White Grosgrain ribbon is not a Stampin' Up product.

Our sugar sweet birthday card used these supplies: Sweet Cake Stamp Set(W-125490, C-125492), 2011-12 InColor Patterned DSP - Calypso Coral Stripe (#122384), Calypso Coral Cardstock (#122925), Jelly Bean Brads - Sweet Shop (#125587), Pool Party Cardstock (#122924), SU! Classic Ink - Pool Party (#122938), Sweet Shoppe DSP (cupcake design and pool party wave design #125408), Whisper White Cardstock (#100730), Soft Suede Cardstock (#115318), Soft Suede 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon (#122967), Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430), 2 1/2" Circle Punch (#120906), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (#117335), Heart to Hearts Punch (#119881) and the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (#113439).

We all had a fabulous time and met some sweet new friends! For more information on when you could come and join in the fun - check my calendar by clicking on the link in the right hand column.

Have an {INK}redible day!

Array of Sunshine today in Texas....

As we experience unseasonably warm weather here in Texas, it reminded me how much I LOVE the InColors for this year - 2011-2012--and using them for this cute card just seemed natural.

Creating this layered card from the Array of Sunshine Stamp Set and the InColor Cardstocks of Pool Party (#122924) and Lucky Limeade (#122926) the card comes to life. I accented the sentiment on a layer of Whisper White (#100730) and the Island Indigo Patterned Designer Series Paper (#122384) using Stampin' Write Marker in Island Indigo. Classic Stampin' Up Inks were used in the InColors of Calypso Coral (#122939), Lucky Limeade (#122935), Pool Party (#122938) and Island Indigo (#122937) created the flowers. The layering of the largest flower was created by stamping the image three times using the Calypso Coral, cutting each layer and utilizing dimensionals to add depth and life to the flower. The 5/8" Whisper White Satin Ribbon (#114616) added the perfect detail when combined with the 3/16" white brad from the Neutrals Collection(#119736).

Enjoy!