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Freshly Made Sketches #88

May 29, 2013 Jentimko 9 Comments

Today’s Freshly Made Sketches challenge is courtesy of the wonderful Jen Mitchell. I just love the clean look of this one, don’t you??!! It lends itself to so many interpretations!

I thought that a pretty stamped image was just perfect for the rectangular panel and I chose the lovely Bordering on Romance. Yes, it is retiring so if you don’t already have it, don’t delay! This is kind of an ode to retiring things since I also used Made for You and the Twitterpated DSP. All of these are on the retiring list. After stamping the image in Basic Gray, I watercolored it with Baja Breeze (another retiring item), Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz. Ok, that is good news….Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz are rejoining us!! I used the Large Scallop Edgelit for the side scallop and some retired Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding for the bow. Some Basic Pearls make for perfect flower centers.

I just love this sketch and think it will be one I come back to over and over! Thanks, Jen, for a great one! I look forward to all the gallery will hold this week. I see more inspiration and more pinning for me!

So glad you were able to drop in today. As I said yesterday, this is a crazy week and I hope to fit in a little more stamping. I hope your week is fabulous! See you soon!

Stamps: Bordering on Romance, Made for You; Paper: Twitterpated DSP, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz; Ink: Basic Gray, Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz; Accessories: Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding, Big Shot, Large Scallop Edgelit, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals

CTS#29 – Thank you friend

May 28, 2013 Jentimko 2 Comments

Just a quick post for today! We had a busy weekend here at the Timko house. Went to a local strawberry festival (yum!) and hosted a laser tag birthday party for my oldest son. Wow was it fun for the kids!! The laser tag company brought everything to our house and we had 12 kids running amok in the yard for 2 hours. There was an “adult only zone” on the deck where we could cheer them on and enjoy some adult beverages and company. Perfect party all around! Naturally I need thank you cards for the generous gifts of my son’s friends. I started this morning with the idea of using some Epic Day Washi Tape and found a great sketch over at CAS(E) this Sketch. The fun sentiment and the watermark stamp are both from the Paper Pumpkin welcome kit.

Ok…off to make lots more cards! I hope that your week is off to a great start. Mine promises to be really busy but in a great way. My mom comes into town tomorrow for a week; the boys start swimming (along with the soccer that is still ongoing); I have club on Thursday night; and back on reserve Friday….whew!! I’ll be back tomorrow with the latest Freshly Made Sketches challenge where Jen Mitchell has a great one for us! Until then, thanks for stopping in. See you tomorrow!

Stamps: Hey There MPP Try It Kit; Paper: Crumb Cake, Naturals Ivory; Ink: Basic Gray; Accessories: Epic Day Washi Tape, Linen Thread, Silver Basic Designer Buttons, Dimensionals

Gingham Garden Butterfly

May 24, 2013 Jentimko 5 Comments

I am so glad to see you today…happy Friday!! I have had a great “stampy” week and have to say it is fun to have something new to share. I had one of my hostess club meetings on Wednesday and this is what we are making this time! What was that???? Just look at the great patterns??? Oh yes…it is new catalog sneak peek time!!

The Gingham Garden Suite is one of the amazing new product offerings in the new catalog and I was so excited to get my hands on some of the items in the suite. First on my list…the Washi Tape!!! I have been watching this fun product for a while so I was thrilled when Stampin’ Up announced it would carry some of it. I knew it would be high quality and gorgeous. Boy was I right! And as always there is a line of products that coordinates with it perfectly.

So I started with the tape itself…rather, all three. I lined up the rolls and measures to see how wide they are together (1-1/2″ for the record) and then cut a little rectangle out using that measurement (1-1/2″ x 2-1/2″). I placed the Washi Tape down in line and simply wrapped it around the back of the rectangle. Really, it could not be easier!! Then I took the coordinating Gingham Garden DSP and chose the Island Indigo flower pattern to pop out a butterfly with my Beautiful Wings Embosslit. The yellow print is from the opposite side. I stamped the sentiment from Apothecary Art, popped the washi panel up on Dimensionals and attached the butterfly using Crystal Effects (a very strong glue, too, by the way). And done!

This card has made me so happy and my club ladies loved it too!! This product line (and all the other new ones) are available in ONE WEEK!!!! Yes, on May 31st the new catalog goes live. Oh, and the old catalog will still be available until June 3rd. Not enough for you??!! The Spring Catalog is available through May 31st as well. The perfect storm of stamping goodness happens on May 31st. For one day only, all three catalogs will be available for ordering!!! Plan now, be ready to be patient because like you, I’ll be ordering along with many of our stamping friends but it will be worth it!! My online store will be open (just like always) and the new catty will be available after noon mountain time.

Can’t wait to see what you think about this fun and easy card! More of these on the way for my stash!! And I’m sure I will have a more masculine version using the Epic Day Washi Tape too. Thanks for stopping in today. I hope your weekend is amazing!!

Stamp: Apothecary Art; Paper: Gingham Garden DSP, Whisper White; Ink: Island Indigo; Accessories: Gingham Garden Washi Tape, Dimensionals, Crystal Effects

Freshly Made Sketches #87

May 22, 2013 Jentimko 9 Comments

I’m so glad you have stopped by today!! I have the latest sketch from Freshly Made Sketches and I am the sketch hostess this week! I had fun designing this one and I hope you will like it.

When I sat down to make this card, I had my oldest son in mind. His 10th birthday is next week (how did that happen??!!) and I wanted to get his card made before things get too crazy around here. I thought the pinwheels seemed like fun for the sketch so I went with them. I love this little pinwheel die. It makes these little things so easy to make. I just line up the holes and use a mini brad to hold it together. The button is attached with glue dots to finish it off. The sentiment is from Make a Wish and it is sure to be a go-to set for me! The papers come from Polka Dot Parade DSP and I was thrilled to see this set continuing in the new catalog!

I already love what the design team has created with the sketch and I can’t wait to see the gallery this week!

So glad you stopped in and I plan to be back on Friday with a card we made in today’s hostess club get-together. See you then!!

Stamp: Make a Wish; Paper: Polka Dot Parade, Real Red, Whisper White; Ink: Real Red; Accessories: Big Shot, Pinwheel Sizzlet, Mini Brads, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Brights Buttons

Oh Hello Step Up Cards

May 21, 2013 Jentimko 2 Comments

I am so excited to share two cards with you today from a workshop I held yesterday. I had so much fun meeting with some friends and formally introducing them to Stampin’ Up (they have seen things I’ve made but most haven’t stamped with me). Of course, they fell in love! Since I know it is easy to get caught up in really hard techniques and layers, I wanted to show them that cards can take as much time as you have to give them. Some are fun, quick and done. On others, it is about the luxury of time spent creating them. The best part….ALL of them are great because they are hand made with love!

The card we actually made is this first one. It uses the Oh, Hello set from the Spring Catalog (which I am really happy to say made the new main catalog too). We stamped the oval in Daffodil Delight onto a Note Card and then added the flower in Rich Razzleberry. The sentiment is from the retiring Made for You set and we added on a Rich Razzleberry button. The button is actually from the Sale-a-bration offerings but with the new buttons coming in the upcoming catalog, I’m using up some supplies. I need to make sure I mention that stamp set again. Made for You….retiring…awesome set….get it!!!! Three little sentiments that have a perfect font with perfect phrases. Did I mention that you should get it??!! Ok, on to the second card.

We did not make this card yesterday but I wanted to show them that with a little extra time and a few more supplies, you can make the same card with a little more wow! This time I cut out the oval with the Oval Framelits and my Big Shot then attached a doily behind it. I stamped the flower, cut it out and attached it so it rests over the edge of the oval. Finally I added a sentiment banner with a phrase from Teeny Tiny Wishes and a button from the Brights Designer Buttons (also retiring and on sale!).

I love them both and I think they show the flexibility that we stampers have based on time. It also shows a new stamper that they don’t have to have everything and the kitchen sink to make cute and fun cards. I had such fun with these that I may make another set just for me (my hostess received these as part of her thank you from me).

As you can see, I am getting back into the routine of stamping that isn’t about the Artisan contest. My package officially arrived at the home office yesterday and I suspect it will be at least mid-June before there is any news. I have a fun new card to show you tomorrow and I will be the sketch hostess for Freshly Made Sketches this week. I also get to meet with my Hostess Club tomorrow and I hope to have more to share from that later in the week. Until then, thanks for stopping in! I look forward to hearing what you think of my “step up” cards! See you soon!

Stamps: Oh Hello, Made for You, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Paper: Note Cards & Envelopes, Whisper White; Ink: Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry; Accessories: Big Shot, Ovals Framelits, Brights Designer Buttons, Sycamore Street Button, Whisper White Baker’s Twine, Tea Lace Doily, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Freshly Made Sketches #86

May 15, 2013 Jentimko 13 Comments

I am so happy to share with you the latest from Freshly Made Sketches! This week our sketch hostess is the amazing Amy O’Neill. She has come up with a wonderful sketch and I had such fun using it!

I still had the Poetry Prints out on my table from last week’s card and decided to use it again for this one. I love the Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler! I pulled out a retired stamp called Reason to Smile because I love this single flower. Such a pretty impact for such a simple image! Apparently I didn’t follow directions too well on the bow since I put it on the wrong side but I think it works better here for the image direction. Finally, I added some little tags with the sentiment. Don’t forget that the Jewelry Tag Punch is retiring so you need to get it now if you want it!! Also, these buttons are retiring and the DSP is only available until the end of May. I made this as an anniversary card since I have lots of them coming up with my family. I kept to Teeny Tiny Wishes on the sentiments inside and out.

So, Jennifer you ask…what have you been doing and why have you not been posting as much?? I told you that I was making projects that I couldn’t share yet. Well, they are all done. Whew!! I decided to enter Stampin’ Up’s Artisan Award Contest this year for the first time and really have been working hard on the projects. I had to make 5 cards, 3 scrapbook pages and 2 3-d items to submit. I really pushed myself and have created to things that I am really proud of. I’m not sure what will happen next but I do know that the process of entering was great for me. Everything was mailed out on Monday and now I am busily tracking UPS to see when they arrive in Utah. Then the wait begins. Not sure when I will know anything more but the wait will seem really long, I’m sure!! All of that plus going back to flying this month has made for much chaos at my house!! Now that my work is done, I can go back to “normal” creating and sharing. I hope to have more for you in the upcoming weeks (as long as United agrees…*smile*).

Ok….now off to the FMS site to admire all that the design team has created. Another wow set of inspiration! I look forward to seeing you in the gallery! Until then, thanks so much for stopping in and being patient with my lack of posting. See you again soon!

Stamps: Reason to Smile, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Paper: Print Poetry DSP, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla; Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler; Accessories: Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Regals Buttons, Linen Thread, Jewelry Tag Punch, Dimensionals

Freshly Made Sketches #85

May 8, 2013 Jentimko 14 Comments

Wednesday!!! My favorite day for stamping inspiration!! This week at Freshly Made Sketches our sketch hostess is the uber-talented Narelle Farrugia and she has created a great one!

I knew that I wanted to play with my new Print Poetry Paper Stack that I got at the Baltimore Regionals! It has some of the most wonderful designs (and they are only available until May 31st). I chose a selection of prints containing Midnight Muse and started trying out different things with them. Fun Flowers seemed like the perfect thing for this sketch so I popped a few out of the polka dot print. They are perfect against the script background! In order to add a sentiment I flipped the sketch, put in a couple of flagged pieces and stamped a sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes. Some ribbon and a button finish it off.

I hope that you will join us this week and I can’t wait to see what you create. As always, the design team has made diverse and fantastic cards to inspire you!!

Well, it has been work, work, work since last Wednesday. No stamping but lots of flying. Funny story…my Captain on the 4-day trip over the weekend is the husband of another Stampin’ Up demo! When I figured this out, I’m sure I saw panic in his eyes as I discussed the new catalog (and his wife’s favorites). I cut the poor man a break and didn’t ask him too many questions. *smile* Home for a few days now and trying to catch up. Stamping NEEDS to be on the agenda but we’ll see. In the mean time, I’m so glad you stopped in today. I look forward to hearing what you think about my flower card and to seeing you in the gallery at FMS!

Stamp: Teeny Tiny Wishes; Paper: Print Poetry DSP Stack, Midnight Muse, Very Vanilla; Ink: Midnight Muse: Accessories: Big Shot, Fun Flowers, Midnight Muse Stitched Satin Ribbon, Regals Button

Freshly Made Sketches #84

May 1, 2013 Jentimko 13 Comments

Happy Wednesday to you and happy May!! Wow, where did April go??!! Here today with the latest Freshly Made Sketches challenge. Our sketch this week is from the fabulous Linda Suarez. Great isn’t it??!!

I just knew I wanted to play with the Epic Day DSP some more. Not sure what it is about this paper but I’m smitten! These prints are really fantastic to use and I pulled out some card stock that I’m pretty sure I’ve never used…Gumball Green. I know, I know. It really is a great green but somehow it has been neglected. Apparently this DSP will fix that for me! I really wanted the paper to do the work since the sketch seems to lean that way but what to do with the sentiment? I pulled out the My Paper Pumpkin Try It Kit and used part of one of the stamps! Love it! I thought a little butterfly would be a nice addition so I used another one of the cool patterns from the DSP.

You are going to love the variety of cards from the design team this week. I’m all ready for some “pinning”! Make sure you go tell Linda how much you enjoy the sketch and I can’t wait to see the gallery this week!

Not sure when I will be back next. My leave from United Airlines is over and I am officially back to work today. Not only that, but I have been working on some really amazing stuff that I can’t share quite yet. It is so hard not to show you but when I can, you’ll have more posts than you know what to do with!! Hoping to have some time over the next couple of days just to stamp for me (and have something to share). Until next time, I really appreciate you stopping by and thank you for all the encouraging words you so kindly leave! Have a great week!

Stamp: MPP Hey There Kit; Paper: Epic Day DSP, Gumball Green; Ink: Basic Gray; Accessories: Big Shot, Beautiful Butterflies Die, Neutrals Buttons, Thread

Retirement Lists are here!

April 24, 2013 Jentimko No Comments

It is such a bittersweet time of the year at Stampin’ Up! As we prepare for the arrival of the new catalog it is time to say goodbye to some old friends! Yep…the Retirement Lists are here (just click on each to see them):

Retiring Stamp Sets and Accessories

60% off Digital Content Discs

40% off Accessories

25% off Accessories

Retired Stamps PDF

Retired Accessories PDF

While the stamps are available until June 3, 2013, the accessories are only as supplies last. I strongly recommend that you order as soon as possible on those! The online store is the best way to do this! Link to my store here.

There really are some great deals here! Let me know if I can answer any questions or help you in any way!

Freshly Made Sketches #83

April 24, 2013 Jentimko 11 Comments

This week at Freshly Made Sketches we have a little surprise for you and a dear stamper that inspires us all! Not only do we have this awesome sketch courtesy of Allisa Chilton but we are participating in a birthday blog hop for the amazing Vicki Burdick. I’m pretty sure everyone has seen one of Vicki’s lovely cards…certainly if you are on Pinterest!! Imagine our delight when we found out about this birthday blog hop in her honor. We just had to join in!

One of the notable things about Vicki’s stamping is her use of flowers. Truly, so many of her flower cards are jaw-dropping! I have also noticed that she uses Regal Rose like no other. So I tried to channel my inner Vicki and try my hand at both. Hmmmmm…she is the queen for a reason!! I started with this lovely hydrangea from the Best of Flowers (March) set and stamped it onto some First Edition DSP. I saw Vicki do this a number of times with the poppies set and had to give it a go. I re-stamped the flower portion onto Very Vanilla, colored it and cut it out. I thought some Regal Rose DSP from the Brights Designer Paper Pack would be good as a background panel. Of course, Vicki’s cards seem to feature the most gorgeous bows so I had to add one on! I pinned on the sentiment with a Vintage Trinkets safety pin to finish it off.

I hope you will join us in wishing Vicki a very happy birthday! I know you will have a great time with Allisa’s sketch this week too! So glad you hopped on through today. Thanks for stopping by and I’ll see you again soon!

Stamps: Best of Flowers, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Paper: Crumb Cake, Regal Rose, First Edition DSP, Brights Paper Pack, Very Vanilla; Ink: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette; Accessories: Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Vintage Trinkets, Jewelry Tag Punch, Blender Pen

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