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SC501 – Thank You and a Reveal!

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Finally!  I can share with you the great news!!  I am officially on the Dirty Dozen Design Team at Splitcoaststampers!!!  As of today!  For the next six months I will be creating projects for the monthly theme….wow it is fun!  Here is the deal.  In order to see what I have created, you have to be a member of the Splitcoast Fan Club.  But seeing my cards is definitely the tip of the iceberg!  You get access to the whole Fan Club/Dirty Dozen Gallery plus all the other perks outlined in the club link.  Yeah…it is awesome!

When Lydia asked me a few weeks ago, I almost passed out!  I remember when I first started stamping and Splitcoaststampers was my go-to location for card ideas.  I was simply in awe of the amazing talent and what people could make with ink and paper.  Well, that hasn’t changed much.  I’m still in awe!!  To be on the Dirty Dozen Team is an honor I could have never expected. Let’s face it….many stamping greats (you know them by first names!) have gotten the call from Lydia.  That my name would be included was not on my radar.  So after I caught my breath, I wanted to ask Lydia if she was kidding.  But I didn’t want her to say she was so I gave her a big YES as quickly as possible!  So….I have 7 projects ready to show you in the gallery and it is live now!  Please let me know what you think….the theme is such fun!  Am I Babbling?  Yep….think of all the great ideas you will find from the entire Dirty Dozen!

SC501 - Thank youI couldn’t leave you totally without a card so I chose this week’s Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge (SC5501) for this one.  The beautiful new hostess set, I Like You, and Blendabilities.  The perfect match!  I hope you like this sweet little card and will come visit me in the galleries too.

Thanks so much for you patience as I have been busy creating!  I love when I finally get to share!  I’ll be back on Sunday with one more big announcement.  Yes, these are the ones I promised earlier in the month!  Until then, have a great weekend!

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Stamp:  I Like You (hostess); Paper:  Very Vanilla, Basic Gray; Ink:  Blendabilities – Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie; Accessories:  Paper Piercing Pack Essentials, Stampin’ Pierce Mat

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Display Stamper Scrapbook Pages

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More Convention Display Board projects for today!  (Remember to click on the button above to link to all the other display stampers on our Pinterest board)

This is not my normal Wednesday post.  I’m taking a week off from Freshly Made Sketches but please stop over and see all that the team has created.  The sketch from Rita is fabulous too!

I hope you excuse my absence over the last few days.  I finally took a little down time for the summer.  The family and I went on a small vacation last week and then I rolled right back into a trip for work.  I thought it best to take week off from the challenge and stamp for all kinds of upcoming things.  More on that in the next few days.  Until then, I have some of my projects from the Display Boards to continue sharing.

Amazing Birthday - Ridiculously Amazing

I have two scrapbook pages for you today.  And I love them both!!  The first one is done in the style of my Artisan 2013 friend Cathy Caines.  I love her use of patterns and colors on white so I tried to see what I could do with that.  You know what?  I found it really freeing to just start layering patterns until things seemed right!  I started with the stencils from the Build a Banner SImply Created Kit (the new Dots & Stripes would work great too).  I sponged on Bermuda Bay into the circles.  Then using the Dotty Angles triangles stamp, I stamped on Real Red.  I purposely didn’t fully ink them to match the look of the stenciling.  Then some bits and pieces just started to get put on.  A piece of card stock.  A banner from Amazing Birthday.  Sequins (LOVE these).  The date using the Alphabet Rotary Stamp.  And finally the sentiment using the big one from Amazing Birthday.  The banner part is hand cut and the arrow is from the On Film Framelits.  I added a little pop of gold DSP (Gold Soiree) behind the picture and then added this picture of my oldest.  Needless to say the color palette came from the colors in the picture!  It is from Sea World a few years ago and I love this one!

Kinda Eclectic - Butterflies

Again on this one I started with the picture (that is truthfully the only way I can create scrapbook pages).  This one was taken in the Butterfly Pavilion at the Museum of Natural History.  This butterfly came and landed on my youngest’s head and just stayed there.  So the Kinda Eclectic set seemed like the perfect accent.  I used prints from the Moonlight Paper Stack and again just started layering.  I stamped the butterflies onto White Filter Paper and also some of the the circles from the set.  The butterflies were punched out using the Elegant Butterfly and Bitty Butterfly Punches (put a piece of card stock behind to make the punching easier).  The I tore the edges of the circle piece for extra texture.  The sentiment uses the Alphabet Rotary Stamp again (I know I have said it but it bears repeating….this rotary stamp is awesome!).

I hope you like these sweet pages as much as I do.  Both different but put together in much the same way.  I will be back later this week.  Until then, hope your day is great!

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Kinda Eclectic – An Eclectic Display

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More Convention Display Board projects for today!  (Remember to click on the button above to link to all the other display stampers on our Pinterest board)

Today I am showing you some projects using the new stamp set Kinda Eclectic.  This was the set I was most excited to get with display stamping and it did not disappoint!  So many beautiful things to create with it!

Kinda Eclectic - Glimmer Banners

My first card was all about that lovely new Kraft Card Stock.  Wow it is pretty!  I hand cute the little banners out of  Canvas Creations and stamped the leaves on with Mossy Meadow after having stamped them off a bit.  The focal layer of the card was first stamped with the Dictionary background in Soft Suede (also stamped off) and then the dots from Kinda Eclectic.  I added the sentiment in Mossy Meadow.  The Elegant Butterfly and Bitty Butterfly Punches (which also coordinate with the set) were used to punch Champagne Glimmer Paper.  I added Linen Thread to create the banner feel and the added the butterflies.  It didn’t seem complete so I put on some Basic Rhinestones that I had colored with the Skin Tone Assortment of Blendabilities.

Kinda Eclectic - Soft Leaves

My next card stayed with the neutrals feel but with a pop of color.  The card base is Crumb Cake.  I stamped the leaves in Versamark and embossed with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder onto Soft Sky Card Stock.  Then, using the Skin Tone and Coastal Cabana Blendabilities, I added the color details in the leaves.  Patience and a light touch were all that were required to get this added dimension to the stamping.  The sentiment  was stamped in Crumb Cake.  I frayed one edge of the 1-1/4″ Burlap Ribbon and added it to the side of the panel.  A Very Vintage Button tied on with Linen Thread finishes the card.  I love the look of this one!

Kinda Eclectic - In color Eclectic

Finally a card that I do not think make the boards at Convention.  And I know why!  After seeing the Make & Take using this set, I realized that mine was really similar.  I would have sworn mine was a CASE if I didn’t know I made it before seeing the cards, lol!  In any case, you can see that I used three of the new In Colors for this and love the result.  Hello Honey, Blackberry Bliss and Mossy Meadow….gorgeous together.  There is Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine looped behind and the pearls are colored with the darkest of the Daffodil Delight Blendabilities.

I hope you enjoy seeing these projects as much as I enjoy sharing them.  Back tomorrow with a new card for Freshly Made Sketches.  Until then, have a great day and thanks so much for stopping in!

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Kinda Eclectic – Banner Frame

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Today I have one of my 3-d items to show you from my Convention Display Board projects!  (Remember to click on the button above to link to all the other display stampers on our Pinterest board)

The featured stamp set today is Kinda Eclectic with a side focus on the Big Shot.  Why the Big Shot?  Because it makes this little frame EASY to make!!  See more about a new Big Shot special below!

Kinda Eclectic - Framed Banners

I had this little frame from Ikea sitting around for a long time just waiting for the right project (please tell me I’m not the only one who does this?!).  Finally the right idea hit!  I cut the banners with my Big Shot using the Banners Framelits out of the Moonlight DSP Pack.  I stamped on images from Kinda Eclectic using Mossy Meadow Ink (this new In Color is one of my faves….along with the Blackberry Bliss).  Then I started adding little details.  A Tea Lace Doily, the “xoxo” from the Circle Card Framelit, the new 2014-16 In Color Clothespins….all perfect add-ons!  For the background I lightly stamped the Dictionary stamp in Smoky Slate onto Smoky Slate Card Stock.  The butterfly was stamped in Mossy Meadow again and punched out with the Bitty Butterfly Punch.  I attached all the banners to Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine and secured the twine behind my piece of card stock.  Some strategically placed dabs of hot glue hold things in place.  I added these black and white photos (recolored in MDS) of my two cuties all dressed up and LOVED the result.  Thinking I’m going to do this one as a class.  Because I need another one!

It’s a BIG deal!!

You know how much I love my Big Shot.  Pretty much can’t create without it!!  Now is the time.  If you do not have one, you NEED to have one.  And Stampin’ Up is making it oh so easy to do.

  1. Buy a Big Shot and get a FREE bundle (listed below)…..that is a FREE stamp AND framelit set with purchase of a Big Shot.  OH WOW!!
  2. Ok…you already have a Big Shot.  What now?  You are covered too!  Purchase any of these bundles below at a 15% discount.

Special runs from Aug 1st – Aug 31st (yes that is now!).

While I love all the bundles, I REALLY love the new Bright & Beautiful stamp and matching star framelits!  I have some things in the works for this one and if you purchase option 1 or 2 from me using the Bright & Beautiful option, you will get a special deal in the future!!  *** Hint – Click on the Bright & Beautiful Bundle and page through the pictures to see what the new stamp looks like! ***

Thanks so much for dropping in today.  Hope to get some stamping in today so I’ll look to post again in the next couple of days!!  Until then, have a great day!

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Stamp:  Kinda Eclectic; Paper:  Moonlight DSP Pack, Smoky Slate; Ink: Mossy Meadow; Accessories:  Big Shot, Banners Framelits, Circle Card Framelits, Tea Lace Doilies, 2014-16 In Color Clothespins, Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine, Itty Bitty Butterfly Punch

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Frequent Flyer Program and more news…

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You know I had to do it.  It was too obvious, don’t you think?!  As I was ending my Artisan year and looking to the future, the first thing I wanted to add in was a loyalty program.  To say thank you to my customers for all their support of my business!  Was there really any other name I could choose??!!  I think not!  I am also adding some new product based class offerings.  Today I tell you about one for my local customers but no fear.  I have something in the works for those of you who don’t live near me.  I’ll be revealing the details on that one later this month because it involves the upcoming Holiday Catalog.  I am working busily behind the scenes to get it ready for you and can’t wait to share….  But enough on that.  Today the things I CAN tell you!

Frequent Flyer Points Program

This program is courtesy of me as a thank you for your loyalty.  Points are only redeemable from Jen Timko.

Download your point tracker here: Frequent Flyer Points Card

Details:

  • Place an Online Order or email me your order at jentimko@gmail.com
  • You earn one (1) Frequent Flyer Point for every $25 spent on product (before shipping and tax). This is done in full increments of $25. For Instance, an order of $24.95 does not qualify you to earn a point and an order of $50.25 would get you Two (2) points. Points do not carry from order to order.
  • For every ten (10) points, you will receive $15 in Free merchandise of your choice (I pay the shipping and tax).
  • You are responsible for tracking your points and orders but I will keep a card for you too for verification. When your card is full, simply send me your completed sheet along with your product choices.
  • One customer per sheet only and must be redeemed within 60 days of qualification. Twenty (20) points maximum per redemption.
  • Points retire two years after purchase.
  • Hostess products and product shares do not count towards points.

Product Based Class Offerings

I have so many ideas I want to share that it was hard to know where to start.  I think many of you are like me and you don’t like “one trick ponies”.  You know…products that look great at first but have limited usefulness.  I have to say that Stampin’ Up does a great job with the flexibility of their products but I want to show you how to get the most out of some of the latest offerings.  So I’m starting with Blendabilities!  Because I love them!

*****Blendabilities “on the Fly” *****

We will created 3 projects demonstrating different techniques with the Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers.  You will receive a FREE Cherry Cobbler Assortment of the markers and a Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad with the class.  If you already own this color, substitution is allowed but you will need Cherry Cobbler for the class.  I will provide all the pre-cut materials, accessories and additional colors of Blendabilities to complete your projects.  Class fee is $25. Prepayment required no later than August 14, 2014.

Class in Jen’s Stamp Room on Saturday, August 23rd at 2p.  Prepayment is your RSVP.

I can’t wait to get going with my new class and project ideas this month.  Looking forward to sharing what I love with both my local customers and those of you who live a bit further away.

And since I can’t leave without showing you a card, how about this one?

Seasonally Scattered - ThanksThis is another of my Display Stamper projects for Convention using the Seasonally Scattered stamp set.  The beautiful Moonlight DSP Stack does most of the work with the lovely prints and I just stamped on the image with Blackberry Bliss ink.  The Basic Metal Button was tied with Baker’s Twine colored with a marker.

Back soon with more projects from the Display Boards.  Until then…I hope your weekend is great!  Thanks so much for stopping in!

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Stamp:  Seasonally Scattered; Paper:  Blackberry Bliss, Moonlight DSP Pack; Ink:  Blackberry Bliss; Accessories:  Basic Metal Button, White Baker’s Twine

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Amazing Birthday – A Display Variety

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As promised, another post about my Convention Display Board projects!  (Remember to click on the button above to link to all the other display stampers on our Pinterest board)

Today I am showing you some projects using the new stamp set Amazing Birthday.  And amazing is right.  This set is so flexible!!  I think the projects today show the versatility!

Amazing Birthday - Moonlight Banner

First up, on of my favorite cards that I created.  Can I just say for the record (pretty sure I have already but just in case) this new Kraft Card Stock is the BEST!  I love it!  I combined it with the new Moonlight Paper Stack to create this pretty card.  The banner was stamped with Soft Suede and the cut out.  I cut the end a little long so I could roll it around the end of a toothpick.  I tucked the banner behind a bow made out of the new Blackberry Bliss Stitched Satin Ribbon.  The little flowers are the new Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (set of three!). I punched two and layered them, adding on a Basic Pearl colored with the Razzleberry Blendabilities.  A doily behind it all…because they are so pretty!

Amazing Birthday - Celebration Bag

This bag came together so fast and I love it!  I turned to the Celebration Basics Kit and the Calypso Coral Celebration Add-On Kit for this one. I was happy to see those return!  The banner of circles, the bag and the round tag all come from that set.  I stamped the sentiment in Gold Encore Ink and embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder.  I added in some of the Gold Sequin Trim and a Mini Metallic Clothespin for more gold goodness.  The top is sewed closed since it was going to the display boards but some twine or just the clothespin would do the job in “real life”.

Amazing Birthday - Sweet Taffy Amazing

Finally, a card with a completely different color palette!  Brights!  Using the Sweet Taffy DSP.  Pretty self explanatory with that awesome sentiment set! Super fun and the DSP does all the work.  I added some Candy Dots and a button to match along with Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine for finishing details.

I hope you enjoy these!  I’ll be back tomorrow with a great new announcement.  Looking forward to sharing the details with you!  Until then….have a great day and happy stamping!

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Artisan Wednesday Wow – Be You {tiful}

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Welcome to the last Artisan Wednesday Wow hop for the 2013 Artisan Design Team! Wow…that was hard to say.  If you just came over from the amazing Jeanna, welcome to the next stop. If you are starting here, just continue around using the next buttons until you get back to me.  Before I start on my project….I just have to say what a joy it has been to follow Jeanna in the hop all year.  She is such a talented designer and a lovely person.

Jul FB - Be You {tiful}

This card came about in that fun kind of creative way.  At first I was completely overwhelmed.  After all, how to create a project that reflects this year on the Artisan team?  First of all it had to be a card.  Because that is my true happy place.  Then I started playing around with the new Flower Patch stamp set…because you all probably know by now that I love a flower.  Gold…gold is the new silver, black, whatever….Bonnie Thurber told us so at Convention last year and I didn’t quite believe her.  I should have!  It is so awesome!  And then stenciling.  It is trendy and so fun to experiment with the ones from SU.  I stamped the flower in Versamark Ink and then embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder.  A quick run through the Big Shot with the Flower Fair Framelits to cut them out.  I stamped the speckles from Gorgeous Grunge and the sentiment onto Whisper White and embossed with the gold again.  Then I pulled out the chevron stencil from the Build a Banner Simply Created Kit.  I put it down on the card and added some Light Molding Paste on top of it (there are variations of these embossing pastes with different consistencies….this is pretty thick and dries pretty fast).  When I pulled the stencil up, I loved the effect.  I pulled off some of the gold thread from the Gold Metallic Baker’s Twine and wrapped it around my fingers.  When I was happy with the look, I secured the ends with a glue dot and placed it on the card.  Then I added the flowers/leaves with Dimensionals/Glue Dots.  I threaded a little left over metallic thread through the Vintage Faceted Button and attached it.  Some Gold Foil behind the image panel as a frame and done.

This sentiment actually means a lot to me as I made this card.  About a year and a half ago, I decided to take a leap of faith and enter the Artisan Design Team contest.  After working on the 10 projects for months, I felt like I had a pretty good representation of me as a stamper to show (you can see the posts by clicking here).  But my fear was that maybe my style was too clean.  What I discovered is that Stampin’ Up truly loves and values ALL stamping styles.  Just look at the variety on the team and you’ll see what I mean.  I can never fully say how much their choosing me to represent them for a year has meant!  They empowered me to be ME, creatively!  And you know what?  That applies to you too.  When you make things that reflect your style, it can be a little intimidating.  You know that voice….what if “they” don’t like it, what if “they” feel it is too clean/fussy/layered/simple/fill in your description here.  This year taught me to ignore that voice and continue to take those leaps of faith.  You can too!  Whatever you create, because it is made by you, really is Be You {tiful}!

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My Next Adventures in Stamping

So here it is.  I am done with a chapter.  But I also have some new beginnings.  New ideas, new adventures!  Because we have enjoyed these hops so much, the 2013 ADT has decided to continue them….but only once per month.  See all the details below.

Come back on August 1st to see the my first announcement and then later in the month, I have two more really awesome new things to share!!  Make sure you subscribe to my blog so you don’t miss any of these!!

For those of you who have hopped with us all year long, I thank you for your continued support.  If you want to take a look at what we created as a team this year, go take a look through the 2013 ADT’s Pinterest Board.  It is an incredible display of art by a group of women I am proud to call friends.

Fancy Friday

We hope you all have enjoyed joining us on our weekly ADT blog hops. We sure have had fun sharing our creativity with you! We’ve had a little something in the works for awhile, and we are excited to announce that we are going to continue to create together and share with you during our monthly Fancy Friday blog hop! Join us all the last Friday of each month, starting August 29th, for “Fancy Friday” as we are sure to continue to WOW you with some clever ideas you’re sure to love! So be sure to check back August 29th!

Okay, off to go visit the awesome Mercedes Weber (who, by the way is a 2014-15 Artisan Design Team member….the first world wide team).  I can’t wait for you to see what she has created and will continue to create this next year! Make sure you hop around the whole loop to take a look at beautiful creations by the whole team…you’ll be happy you did!

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Stamp: Flower Patch, Gorgeous Grunge; Ink: Versamark; Paper: Whisper White, Gold Foil; Accessories: Flower Fair Framelits, Big Shot, Heat Tool, Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Gold Metallic Baker’s Twine, Vintage Faceted Buttons, Build a Banner Simply Created Kit (Stencil), Light Molding Paste

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Adventures for the Display Boards

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As promised, another post about my Convention Display Board projects!  (Remember to click on the button above to link to all the other display stampers on our Pinterest board)

What am I up to today?  Project Life by Stampin’ Up!  While some of our focus was on three specific stamp sets, we also had the option to include some projects made with Project Life.  What is this?  It is a memory keeping system that is super simple and fun.  No stressing about layouts and lots of design elements and hard stuff and…..  Nope.  No stressing.  The key is keeping it simple.  Pictures and some fun printed cards and journaling the story with the pictures.  But me being me, I had to make some cards with it too.  Because this system is versatile.  So you will actually use it! (Click any pictures to see them larger)

Project Life - Every day note cards

So it started by accident.  I thought the biggest of the cards (4″ x 6″)  from the Everyday Adventures PL x SU set would be super cute folded in half to make 4″ x 3″ note cards.  So I started looking through the stack to figure out which ones worked best with the folding.  Many of them it seems.  So I chose a color variety.  And then I started adding on things from the Everyday Adventures Accessory Pack.  And buttons, staples, a little ribbon, Baker’s Twine….whatever worked.  Then I pulled out the Project Life Corner Punch and went wild with it too.  It was fun, it was quick and I LOVE how they turned out.  It was hard to send them in.  Of course they needed little envelopes so I pulled out the Envelope Punch Board to make them out of coordinating card stock in just the right size.

Project Life - Note card box

And then I made them a special box.  A little tin I had (from the Container Store, I think).  Another card and some more fun doodads (that is the official term I will now use for the accessories) and a little bit of card stock behind the see-through top and some more ribbon.  Fun, huh?  Conveniently the right size.  I’d like to say I planned it but I wasn’t that smart.  I was lucky!  And you could always build them a box out of the new box punchboard (you KNOW that will be awesome – it is in the new Holiday Catalog and you will get to see it soon!).

Project Life - Love u

And because all the PL x SU stuff was all over my desk by this time, I started on a more traditional card.  Again just playing and layering with cards big and small and all the cool doodads.  Because Project Life is all about fun and did I mention no stress?  Yes, no stress.  Layouts are simple because the cards fit the special Project Lifepages.  Just add pictures.  Want to see all of the products available so far?  Click here:

Project Life by Stampin’ Up!

I’ll be back soon with more projects.  Maybe even tomorrow if I have time to edit some more pictures.  Out flying around this weekend so keep an eye out for me!  Until then…happy stamping!

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Stamps:  PL Remember This, Lots of Thanks, Paper:  Crushed Curry, Strawberry Slush, Bermuda Bay, Basic Black (card base); Ink:  Strawberry Slush, Bermuda Bay; Accessories:  Project Life by Stampin’ Up Everyday Adventures Kit, PLxSU Everyday Adventures Accessories, Buttons, Baker’s Twine, Hello Honey Stitched Satin Ribbon, Project Life Corner Punch

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Freshly Made Sketches #146

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Welcome back for another Freshly Made Sketches card!  Amy O’Neill is our hostess this week.  She is an incredible stamper…I always love her style and color combinations…so no surprise that she created a fun sketch too!

FMS146 - Layered Flower

I kept this one pretty clean today and focused on the “Flower” product suite.  I stamped the flowers from Flower Patch in Midnight Muse (ret), Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon and Pumpkin Pie.  Not exactly the colors from the Flowerpot DSP but close.  The paper prints are so pretty that I wanted them to shine in this so I chose the polka dots and added in a couple of strips of coordinating patterns.  The Flower Fair Framelits keep this simple because they do all the cutting for you!  Love that!  A white button and some Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine to finish it off.  This is one that is easy to make in multiples and would made a cute set!  I let off the sentiment and will just add one inside when I’m ready to use it.

There is a fantastic variety over at the challenge today!  The team has created some beautiful work!  Don’t forget to join in and let Amy know how much you appreciate this one!

Back this weekend with another set of projects I created as a Display Stamper.  If you want to catch up with all that has been posted, we have a Pinterest board dedicated to the projects created for Convention by the Display Stamper group.

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Stamp:  Flower Patch; Ink:  Midnight Muse (ret), Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon, Pumpkin Pie; Paper:  Whisper White, Flowerpot DSP; Accessories:  Big Shot, Flower Fair Framelits, Button, Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine

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Artisan Wednesday Wow – Make a Wish

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Welcome to the fourth Artisan Wednesday Wow hop of our team’s last month! It is so hard to believe that this year is almost over. If you just came over from the amazing Jeanna, welcome to the next stop. If you are starting here, just continue around using the next buttons until you get back to me.

AWW Jul - Make a Wish

So we are closing in on the end of my year as a member of the Artisan Design Team 2013.  Wow….what an experience this has been.  I have been a part of something really special.  Something that doesn’t always come around and something that you have to just take in and appreciate.  The bonds I have made with this year’s team are more than I could have ever imagined.  But more than that, I have been able to form friendships with more stampers and get to see behind the curtain a bit at Stampin’ Up!  You know what?  It has made me love and value this company even more.

So, this card.  The team agreed that we HAD to do a swap for Convention.  Yeah…no pressure!  How does one make a swap for 9 of the most talented stampers I know?  I tried all kinds of things but finally just came to this.  A clean card in one of my favorite colors.  The new Stars Framelits are such fun and lead to so many cool ideas.  I chose to make another shaker card (I think I’m on a kick with these).  I cut out star from the White Vellum Card Stock and put two together with the 2013-15 In Color Sequins inside.  Then I sewed them together.  After forming the little packets, I cut another star out of the Crumb Cake layer.  I stamped with Kinda Eclectic and distressed then Sponged with Soft Suede ink.  I created my sentiment with the Alphabet Rotary Stamp.  This thing is SERIOUSLY cool.  You need one.  Yes you do.  Just get it.  I clipped the ends of the sentiment panel with my Banner Punch and distressed again.  The main panel is up on Dimensionals and I attached the shaker packet using the new Fast Fuse Adhesive.  That stuff is strong and things won’t budge…and it is clear.  So no seeing through the doubled vellum of the star packet.  Finally I attached some more of the sequins using the Multipurpose Glue.  This takes a little patience but I love the result.  Maybe not a quick and easy card but these girls are so worth the time!  Back to the sentiment for a bit.  I chose this (did I mention how cool it is that you can say what you want with that stamp?) because of the obvious “wishing on a star”.  But also because a little over a year ago, I took a leap of faith and made a wish.  And it came true.  Bigger and better than even I could have expected!

Okay, off to go visit the awesome Mercedes Weber (who, by the way is a 2014-15 Artisan Design Team member….the first world wide team).  I can’t wait for you to see what she has created! Make sure you hop around the whole loop to take a look at beautiful creations by the whole team…you’ll be happy you did!

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Stamp: Alphabet Rotary Stamp, Kinda Eclectic; Ink: Soft Suede; Paper: Crumb Cake, White Vellum; Accessories: 2013-15 In Color Sequins, Banner Punch, Big Shot, Stars Framelits, Fast Fuse Adhesive, Dimensionals, Stampin’ Distress Tool, Sewing Machine

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