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Stampin’ Addicts Retiring Stamps Blog Hop

June 17, 2011 Jentimko 23 Comments

Welcome to another blog hop courtesy of the stampers at Stampin’ Addicts!! If you just came in from Kim Bolzenthal’s Stitchin’ and Stampin’ on Paper, I just know you are re-thinking your Last Chance order! Her projects with Friends 24-7 are amazing!!

I am the last stop on today’s hop and my stamp set today is All Holidays. It has been a favorite. In fact, if you don’t have it I don’t know what you have done without it! This has truly been a go-to set for me. I have chosen three of my favorite stamps (well, really four but you can’t see one) to make my projects today.

My first card today uses the most wonderful focal image stamp! I just love this sentiment and there are times when this one says it all. I used the retiring Elegant Soiree DSP (one of my all time favorites) as a basis for the colors and accented the oval with flowers from Vintage Vogue. I have some more details on the ribbon technique for you and will post more information about this card on Tuesday. The sketch for this card is from a relatively new challenge, Try Stampin’ on Tuesday.

My next project uses the little “for you” phrase and this one has been a workhorse! The beautiful font and the perfect size have insured heavy rotation since I first bought this set! Today I have a Mini Milk Carton (cut with the Big Shot) decorated with the retiring Greenhouse Gala DSP. I loved Daffodil Delight from the moment it was introduced in the 2010-11 Catalog and this paper features it prominently. I love that I can stamp a little flower, pop on the sentiment and have a perfect tag ready to go!

Last, but certainly not least, is the “Peace Love Joy” stamp. I have used the words together, I have used them separately (inked with a Stampin’ Write Marker)! It isn’t the Christmas season unless this stamp has ink on it. If you own little Dasher (and you should!), this font is a perfect combination. I pulled out the last of my Deck the Halls DSP from last year’s Holiday Mini (retired) and some Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso. I also made a double bow using the retiring Early Espresso ribbon. You probably heard the sobs at your house when I read that the ribbon was retiring. Thank heavens there are more lovely choices on the way!! But I ordered some extra “just in case” and I suggest you do the same. *smile* Inside the card, I stamped the “Merry Christmas” sentiment because it, too, has been a staple.

It has been nice having you stop by today. If you started in the middle or with me, you can go on to Tanya Boser at Tinkerin in Ink for a fond farewell to From the Crypt. She is stop number one on the hop! Just wait until you see her pop-up boxes! Where ever you began, just follow the loop around until you have seen all the awesome projects! Don’t forget to drop back in on Tuesday for more information on my projects or you can subscribe to make sure you don’t miss a post (just look at my sidebar for more information). Have fun hopping!

ColorLab 45

June 16, 2011 Jentimko 8 Comments

Look at the happy summer colors that the ColorLab has for you this week!! As a seasonal stamper, this combination had so much appeal to me! In fact, I went immediately to my Brights Designer Paper Pack and started pulling out designs to play with. Melon Mambo is my favorite pink and it is wonderful paired with the sunny Daffodil Delight and the happy Tempting Turquoise.

I started with a layout from MojoMonday but ended up changing it just a bit. My Fun Flowers die did the work again…amazing difference from my wedding card on Tuesday isn’t it??!! Some 1/8″ Narrow Taffeta Ribbon provides the edging for the striped paper (and some extra dimension in person). I created my own little tag and stamped it with a sentiment from the retiring All Holidays set. Mini Glue Dots to hold the buttons and I was done!

I will be back tomorrow with a Stampin’ Addicts Retiring Stamp Sets Blog Hop so please stop back by!! Also, tomorrow is the last day to win my Flag Day Giveaway so don’t forget to comment by noon!

Stamp: All Holidays; Paper: Brights Designer Paper Pack, Tempting Turquoise; Ink: Tempting Turquoise; Accessories: Big Shot, Fun Flowers Die, 1/8″ White Narrow Taffeta Ribbon, Neutrals Designer Buttons, White Baker’s Twine

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Don’t miss the Flag Day Giveaway

June 14, 2011 Jentimko No Comments

Click on the flag for more details!

SU Only Challenge 21 – Weddings

June 14, 2011 Jentimko 8 Comments

I love June weddings (in fact, I had one!) so this is such a wonderful time to make wedding cards. For the next two weeks at SU Only Challenges, we want to see your wedding themed cards.

Conveniently enough, we have some friends that just got married and I needed this one! Her dress was vintage inspired so I wanted to have that feel. I struggle with pure vintage but I think this captures it pretty well. I turned to my Elements of Style stamp and inked it in Crumb Cake. The same in for the sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes. I then took some wrapping tissue paper and ran it through my Big Shot with the Fun Flowers Die. I sponged the tissue flowers with Soft Suede ink (lightly), crumpled them up and the put them together with an Antique Brad. Next I took some Crumb Cake Seam Binding and crumpled it up too. I tied a bow and kept the long tail a little scrunched using some Sticky Strip behind it. The back panel used the Big Shot again with the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder on Whisper White. Finally, the image panel was popped up on Dimensionals.

This is one of two posts today since I am also participating in a Flag Day Giveaway. Roll down for more details. I’ll be back on Thursday with another ColorLab Challenge. Until then, hope you have a great week!!

Stamps: Elements of Style, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White; Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede; Accessories: Big Shot, Fun Flowers Die, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Antique Brads, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Wrapping Tissue Paper

Flag Day Giveaway

June 14, 2011 Jentimko 38 Comments

Happy Flag Day!! To celebrate this day, I have joined with other hosts to give away free items! There is no catch…we are just happy to celebrate! Don’t forget to visit all the other Flag Day Giveaway participants because there is sure to be some fun stuff.

Sticking with the flag theme, I thought I’d give away some “patriotic” items. So I found a collection of retired designer papers where the primary color is Real Red. Of course, there are lovely designs on the back too! Additionally, I included some of the retiring 1/8″ Narrow Taffeta in Night of Navy and 3/8″ White Taffeta Ribbon (about 2 yards of each). Finally, you can earn a bonus package of assorted brads and buttons (including some Glimmer Brads). Keep reading for details.

Stampin’ on the Fly Flag Day Giveaway Rules:

1. Make a comment on this post telling me your favorite crafting accessory.

2. To win the bonus brads/buttons pack, tell me what your favorite project is on my blog from April, May and June (don’t worry, I only post about twice a week) and why it is your favorite.

3. Winners will be selected by Random.org from the order in which you comment (if you are a follower, you’ll need to click into the actual blog to comment). I will close the contest at 12 noon Eastern time on Friday, Jun 17th so that I can mail your package out as soon as possible. Sorry but I can mail to U.S. addresses only.

Here is a look at the papers available. They are 5 3/4″ x 6″, three of each style.

I’d like to invite you back for a Stampin’ Addicts Retiring Sets Mega Hop starting at 10a EST on Friday, June 17th. Hope you’ll join us as we bid a fond farewell to Stampin’ Up’s “Last Chance” stamps!

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Wisteria Wonder-ful

June 10, 2011 Jentimko 11 Comments

If you haven’t already heard, the new In Colors for 2011-12 have been revealed and demonstrators are able to get them now. Talk about an advantage to being a demonstrator!! My little pre-order for the new catalog arrived Monday and I have finally been able to play with the new colors.

The first color I pulled out to use was Wisteria Wonder. Many of you know that I’m funny about using purples but THIS purple is really beautiful. I paired it with Elegant Eggplant and Pear Pizzazz for this but I see lots of other pretty uses. Because this is a box set, I kept the layout and embellishments pretty basic…it has to fit in the box after all. I also continued on my retired/retiring kick. Come July you’ll see nothing but new so it seemed like a good time to pull out some old favorites. The flower comes from the retired hostess set Of the Earth.

I paired it with some last pieces of Greenhouse Garden on one the card styles. On this first card I also used a sentiment that comes from All Holidays (a retiring set). This stamp has seen a lot of use…perfect words, font and size! I hope my lighting does Wisteria Wonder justice. Probably best if you just get some for yourself in July! *smile*

The other card style uses the same flower with a sentiment from the retiring hostess set Apple Blossoms. I foresee this set staying with me for a while! The card box has a total of eight cards with coordinating envelopes. It is a simple box to make and I have the tutorial from a post back in January. If you would like it, I’ll be happy to send it to you (the tutorial will have different images but the basics are the same).

Thanks for stopping in today. It is officially the beginning of summer at my house today at 3p. I’ll do my best to keep posting during the summer but with the boys home I’m sure some of my stamping time will be spent in other fun ways. Have a great weekend! See you next week.

Stamps: Of the Earth (retired), All Holidays, Apple Blossoms; Paper: Greenhouse Gala DSP, Pear Pizzazz, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder; Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz; Accessories: Designer Buttons (Regals and Subtles), Dimensionals, Thread (non-SU), Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip

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ColorLab 44

June 8, 2011 Jentimko 9 Comments

I’m here with another ColorLab Challenge card and we have another fabulous group of colors! I have a confession, I actually had another project made with these colors that I liked a lot more. It was a set of cards boxed up as a teacher gift. The problem…in my chaos to get out the door with the gifts, I forgot to take pictures! ARGHHHH!! I guess some days are just like that.

So I got home and pulled out the sketch from Splitcoaststampers SC336 to get to work. I have only a few scraps of the Greenhouse Gala paper left but will find a use for every piece. I have loved that paper!! If you are a fan of Daffodil Delight and Pear Pizzazz, make sure you get it before it is gone (it is retiring)! I inked up the coordinating flower from Friends Never Fade, stamped it and cut it out. The quote is from a retired hostess set, Of the Earth. Hostess sets really are the gift that keep on giving! This card is for a teacher and I can think of no better phrase to thank her!

Since I allowed other gift card sets out the door without pictures too, I’ll have a little less to show you tomorrow. Fortunately, there is still one here! Don’t forget to check out the projects from the rest of the design team! See you tomorrow!

Stamps: Friends Never Fade, Of the Earth (retired, hostess); Paper: Greenhouse Gala, Daffodil Delight, Concord Crush; Ink: Daffodil Delight, Concord Crush; Accessories: Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig

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Jolly Toy Box

June 7, 2011 Jentimko 12 Comments

It is that time of the Stampin’ Up year…time to use up the retiring items and make way for new things!! I just got my new catalog yesterday and I am here to tell you there are LOTS of fabulous new things!!!

I needed a bunch of thank you notes for my son’s birthday and it was the perfect time to use up some old DSP. I pulled out the Jolly Holiday DSP and chose two different Cherry Cobbler designs. Hard to pick which I like best. The little airplane is from an old retired set called Toy Box and I still love it for cards like this! My sketch is based on the Stampin’ 411 SSC206 although I did leave out the sentiment part (and turned it into a square).

I am working busily since this is the last week of school for my boys. So many projects, so little time!! I hope your week is going well too. I’ll be back Thursday with a new ColorLab Challenge and later in the week with teacher gift card sets. See you soon!

Stamp: Toy Box (retired); Paper: Jolly Holiday DSP, Naturals Ivory, Early Espresso; Ink: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler; Accessories: Regals Buttons, Baker’s Twine (colored), Dimensionals, Blender Pen

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ColorLab 43

June 2, 2011 Jentimko 13 Comments

This week’s ColorLab Challenge colors are courtesy of…..me! The design team chose colors for the whole month and this is what I came up with. I knew this palette would be awesome for Father’s Day cards and now is the time to get working on them!! Of course the Last Chance lists came out yesterday (see yesterday’s post for more information) and that inspired me to pull out the Father’s Day stamp from All Holidays, one of the retiring sets.

This is one of those word stamps that provides focal point and sentiment all in one. Then, I just let some accessories do the rest of the work. The Early Espresso Baker’s Twine was cinched by tying on a Regals button (technically Cajun Craze but with the Not Quite Navy behind it, it goes perfectly). The Not Quite Navy panel was embossed using my Big Shot and the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. I used the layout from the Fall-to Layout 142.

I can’t wait for you to see what the rest of the team has created with these colors and I look forward to seeing your creations too! Thanks for stopping in today. See you again soon!

Stamp: All Holidays; Paper: Early Espresso, Not Quite Navy, Riding Hood Red; Ink: Early Espresso, Not Quite Navy, Riding Hood Red; Accessories: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Early Espresso Baker’s Twine, Regals Buttons, Dimensionals

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Last Chance Lists

June 1, 2011 Jentimko No Comments

Stampin’ Up has finally posted the Last Chance lists for the 2010-11 Idea Book & Catalog!! Without further waiting…..here they are:

Last Chance List June ’11 – Stamps

Last Chance List June ’11 – Accessories

Last Chance List June ’11 – Definitely Decorative

Please know that the Accessories and Definitely Decorative items are “while they last” so please don’t wait to order them! Contact your demonstrator or shop at my online store any time to order.

SHOP THE LAST CHANCE LIST

Of course, you can always contact me with any questions or with an order and I’ll be happy to help you personally. See my Demonstrator Website for all the information to contact me.

Take advantage of some specials and make sure you get those must have items before they retire! Have a great day!

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