PPA 129 Sketch Challenge - a first for me!

One of the many benefits of being a member of Pretty Pals is to participate in a sketch challenge.  Challenges really help get the creative juices going!

I enjoyed playing with this sketch and coming up with this card.  I just received the You're My Type stamp set (C125650) and was excited to use it.  I thought the typewritten paper fit perfectly with the style of stamp.  First Edition specialty DSP (121878) provides for the background of "a little note".  It is hard to see but I used Crystal Effects (101055) on the heart to give it a little "puff".

One of my pet peeves is an envelope that doesn't match the neutral card stock and since I only have a Whisper White 5.5 x 5.5 envelope, I decided to "wrap" this card in a Cellophane bag with some filler (remember the movie, "Love Actually"?)

Mojo Monday #228 (on Wednesday!)

It is Mojo Monday time again!  I had a hard time with this sketch - until I was sitting at my craft table and noticed my spritzer!  Tada!  I used chocolate chip ink spots to fill in the blank spaces.  The DSP is the gorgeous Mocha Morning (122366), Brushed Gold specialty paper (102935) and Very Vanilla card stock (101650).  Pursuit of Happiness (C121970) provides the sentiment.

Mojo Monday#228 Sketch

Now, this is what I would consider the best idea that I have ever gotten  - the best!  Mary Fish at Stampin' Pretty showed an awesome way to recycle cards and to give the recipient permission to recycle their card.

Here you can see the insert that I will write on -

This shows what is on the back of the insert.  Mary has a personalized stamp (that is made out of a SU! address stamp), however, I thought I would try this first.  I actually made this label on My Digital Studio - which will actually give me lots of flexibility.  This way TWO people can enjoy a homemade card!

February Blog Hop

It's the occasion of the year as the Stampin' Pretty Pals share some fabulous cards and projects featuring Stampin' Up!'s Occasion Mini and Sale-A-Bration products on today's Pals Blog Hop!

You've probably hopped over from Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikki's Creative Corner, I'm stop number 8 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 great ideas for paper projects showcasing Stampin' Up!'s Occasion Mini and Sale-A-Bration products 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.

I love the new SAB Everyday Enchantment DSP with the coordinating brads(126154).  I used the SAB Fresh Vintage (C#125117) to create a coordinating background to the DSP.  I have never used the Peach Parfait card stock (I know, can you believe it??) and found that I actually like that color!  Especially with the Pool Party - very fresh and springy (Peach Parfait #119794; Pool Party 122924).  To throw in a little from the Occasions Mini - I decided to use the Label Framelits (125598) - all I can say is that I really hope SU! is going to come out with other shape for the framelits!  I LOVE THEM!  So easy to use!

Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts, stop number 9 on the Occasions Mini & Sale-A-Bration Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for "hopping" by!

1. Nancy Gleason at My Stampin' Space
2. Leslie Davis at Ellalicious Elements
3. Emily Steggell at Stamping With Emily
4. Mary Fish at Stampin' Pretty
5. Angela Richwine at Stampin' Away with Angela
6. Sue Bendinsky at My Color Creations
7. Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikki's Creative Corner
8. Leah O'Brien at Leah's Stampin' Corner
9. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
10. Mike Funke at Stampin-Style
11. Maxine Conrad at Stamp to the MAX!
12. Nina Dee at Deesigns by Nina Dee
13. Jennifer Takacs at My Stampin' Blog
14. Maggie Mata at MaggieMadeCards
15. Julie Trevett-Smith at The Stampin' Affair!
16. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
17. Tricia Barber at My Stampin' Blog
18. Ann Schach at The Stampin' Schach
19. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
20. Kim Luithle at Kim's Stampin Stuff
21. Susan Lankford at Stamp and Scrap with Susan
22. Kim Czenszak at Live Love Stamp
23. Christy Q at Schnauzer Crafts Creations
24. Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn
25. Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
26. Angie Blake at Angie's Musings
27. Linda Fisher at Linda's Stampin Loft
28. Sandie Conner at Pretty Provisions

Mojo Monday #227

It has been a while - but I am back!  This is my entry for the Mojo Monday Challenge #227.  Whenever I am stuck (creatively), it is always good to participate in a challenge to get those juices flowing:)

I was playing around one day and made a bunch of roses - I LOVE them!  So I was very pleased when I realized that I could use one of the roses on my card.  They are super duper easy and add such an element of spring - did I mention that I LOVE them???

Anyway, I used the new framelits to frame the sentiment and the Enchantment DSP from the Sale-a-bration.

Enjoy!

Love is in the air!

Love is in the air as the Stampin' Pretty Pals share the love with cards and projects for today's Pals Blog Hop!

You've probably hopped over from Sue Bedinsky, I'm stop number 22 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 great ideas for love themed paper projects 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.

I LOVE the new framelits!!  I had so much fine creating this entry for the blog hop.  I utilized retired DSP that has a little bling to it - I hope you can see it.  I have a supply of the Open End Envelopes and have never used them.  I decided to make something that could go in the envelope, however, it was too small.  Sooooo, I made my own Open End Envelope with the blingy DSP!  This little project is similar to one that will be made at my Stamp Camp coming up - I can't wait until everyone sees the framelits in action!
The supplies used are: Very Vanilla card stock, DSP, Real Red Textured card stock, Red Glimmer paper, Label Framelits, Fancy Favor Box, Big Shot, Satin Ribbon and Large Cellophane bags.


I hope you enjoy the creations along the hop!

 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 trackNow hop along for more inspiring ideas from Patti MacLeith, stop number 23 on the Love Is In The Air Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for "hopping" by! 

1. Linda Fisher at Linda's Stampin Loft
2. Maggie Mata at MaggieMadeCards
3. Kim Luithle at Kim's Stampin Stuff
4. Barb Furlong at The Love of Stamping
5. Dawn Tidd at My Stampin' Blog
6. Maxine Conrad at Stamp to the MAX!
7. Susan Lankford at Stampin' Crafty Corner
8. Nina Dee at Deesigns by Nina Dee
9. Kim Czenszak at Live Love Stamp
10. Cindy Hall at Pretty Impact
11. Frenchiee Hum at Frenchiee's Spot.
12. Kylie Nicolosi at Kylie's Crafty Corner
13. Jennifer Takacs at My Stampin' Blog
14. Angie Blake at Angie's Musings
15. Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
16. Mary Fish at Stampin' Pretty
17. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
18. Amanda Cramer at Mrs. C with Style!
19. Sandie Conner at Pretty Provisions
20. Nancy Gleason at My Stampin' Space
21. Sue Bendinsky at My Color Creations
22. Leah O'Brien at Leah's Stampin' Corner
23. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
24. Diane Roberts at Score at Four and a Quarter
25. Emily Steggell at Em's Creations
26. Julie Trevett-Smith at The Stampin' Affair!
27. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
28. Jessica Ying at YoYoStamping Studio
29. Leslie Davis at Ellalicious Elements
30. Joan Norris at My Creative Impressions
31. Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikki's Creative Corner

Occasions Mini goes LIVE!

Occasions Mini (flash version)

The new Occasions Mini is packed full of really neat ideas and products.  If you are joining me at my January Stamp Camp you will be creating cards with the new framelits - I am very excited about these!

If you find something in the mini that you absolutely have to have - email me to place your order or click on the Order SU! button to go straight to my ordering site.  

Check back on January 10th - my January Blog Hop entry will be posted and it will contain something from the mini - can't wait!

November Blog Hop!

Welcome to the NovemberPals Hop! This month, we're featuring Winter, Christmas, and Hanukkah inspired cards and projects! Enjoy the hop and the amazing creations that the Pals have come up with.
You've likely hopped over from Camila McManus at http://www.obxscrapbook.wordpress.com/, I'm stop number 20 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 great ideas for Winter, Christmas, and Hanukkah paper projects 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!











Hop along for more inspiring ideas from Nina Dee at http://www.deesignsbyninadee.blogspot.com/, stop number 1, if you started with me, on the November Pals Hop! Otherwise, thanks for "hopping" by!
 

1. Nina Dee at http://www.deesignsbyninadee.blogspot.com/

2. Julie Trevett-Smith at http://www.thestampinaffair.com/

3. Maxine Conrad at http://www.stamptothemax.com/

4. Jessica Ying at http://www.yoyostamping.com/

5. Mike Funke at http://stampin-style.typepad.com/stampin-style/

6. Jennifer Takacs at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/jenntakacs/blog

7. Nancy Gleason at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/mystampinspace/blog

8. Nicole Watt at http://www.impressionsbynicole.com/

9. Mikki Sarkisyan at http://www.mikkiscreativecorner.blogspot.com/

10. Kylie Nicolosi at http://www.kyliescraftycorner.blogspot.com/

11. Mary Fish at http://www.stampinpretty.com/

12. Barb Furlong at http://www.theloveofstamping.com/

13. Ann Schach at http://www.stampinchic.com/

14. Linda Fisher at http://lindas-stampinloft.blogspot.com/

15. Sandie Conner at http://www.prettyprovisions.com/

16. Cindy Hall at http://prettyimpact.com/

17. Rae Harper at http://wildwestpaperarts.com/

18. Angie Blake at http://www.angiesmusings.com/

19. Kris Kilcoyne at http://kweenbee.typepad.com/

20. Camila McManus at http://www.obxscrapbook.wordpress.com/

21. Leah O'Brien at http://www.leahsstampincorner.com