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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!

SUOC20 – All about Dad

May 31, 2011 Jentimko 5 Comments

For the next two weeks at SU Only Challenges, it is all about Dad! In my house Dad (and Mom) are all about airplanes so my Plane & Simple set was the obvious choice. It wasn’t carried over from the Occasions Mini so isn’t available right now but sometimes a set just has to be used!! I also pulled out some retired DSP, Deck the Halls, left over from the Holiday Mini. The First Edition DSP was carried over, though, and is still available. I am working to use up some left over papers to get ready for the new catalog launch coming on July 1st. Tomorrow, the Last Chance lists will be available so be sure to check back to hear more about what is retiring! The sketch for today’s card comes from the Inkspirations Challenge and it is a fun one. I went for a distressed look and used Early Espresso ink for stamping and sponging. Thank goodness my husband never looks at my blog so this should still be a surprise for him.

I can’t wait to see all the fabulous Father’s Day cards you will make over the next two weeks. Make sure to link your SU Only creations back to the challenge! Don’t forget to go see the fabulous projects from the rest of the design team…more amazing stamping!

I’ll be back tomorrow with retiring product information and back Thursday with another ColorLab Challenge. Have a great Tuesday!

Stamp: Plane & Simple; Paper: First Edition DSP, Deck the Halls DSP (retired), Naturals Ivory, Early Espresso; Ink: Early Espresso; Accessories: Antique Brads, Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig

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Take time to remember

May 30, 2011 Jentimko 6 Comments

I want to wish you a very happy and safe Memorial Day! One of the best things we can do as card makers is pay forward with our talents and creativity. One of the best places we can pay forward is Operation Write Home!

They have started a challenge to collect cards during the month of June. Our deployed heroes are requesting cards to send home. What better way to say thank you than to send them some of your beautiful cards??!! All of the information is on their website. Just click the logo above to link right to the page.

This is one of the cards I will be sending in to Operation Write Home to help fill the requests. I pulled out my Vintage Vogue set (one of my favorites) to make this. The layout is basic but the pearls and the popped up flowers give it a special feel. The background paper is from the Elegant Soiree DSP pack and is one of my favorite prints! This is one of those cards that just came together quickly…perfect for donating! If you have lots of cards to send, the team at OWH will be very happy but they will be just as happy to get just a few special creations that are made from the heart. Again, you can read about shipping details (envelopes, tucking, no glitter) at the OWH site.

I am entering this in The Paper Players Challenge this week since their theme is Anything Goes.

I hope that your weekend is wonderful. Please be safe and take time to remember our brave heroes!

Stamp: Vintage Vogue; Paper: Elegant Soiree DSP, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla; Ink: Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze; Accessories: Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Neutrals Buttons, Linen Thread, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals

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Just because…

May 27, 2011 Jentimko 9 Comments

I feel like lately every card I make has had a purpose, either a class or a design team card. Unfortunately, I haven’t had time to stamp “just because” and I really needed it! I had some time this week to search around some of my favorite sites and I found this great layout from Stampin’ Royalty:

In knew it was perfect for just playing around. I needed a change of color palette so I pulled out my Greenhouse Gala DSP and found just the right print.

I love these flowers and they really demand to be the focal point of a card. This layout really highlights the DSP (although a stamped panel would be beautiful too). I took the bow and words off center which seemed to balance the print better. Not sure why, but making this card made me really happy. It came together quickly and I love the pop of Pumpkin Pie.

I hope you get some “just because” stamping time soon! Thanks for stopping in today. I’m looking forward to a busy weekend…soccer, an 8 year old birthday party and my mom in town! Hope your Memorial Day weekend is happy and safe. Don’t forget to remember this weekend! I’m thankful for those who serve and those who have sacrificed.

Stamp: Teeny Tiny Wishes; Paper: Greenhouse Gala DSP, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso; Ink: Early Espresso; Accessories: Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Early Espresso Satin Ribbon, Subtles Buttons, White Baker’s Twine, Dimensionals

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ColorLab 42

May 26, 2011 Jentimko 9 Comments

Imagine my joy when I saw this color palette over at the ColorLab Challenges this week!! These are some of my very favorite colors and I have been doing a lot with them lately. I knew that I would have to use my Elegant Soiree DSP for this one because it is gorgeous and has these colors. Of course, narrowing down to what I wanted to make was the hard part and I went to the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge to help out.

I pulled out my brand new Fun Flowers die for this one…it is fun! Basic Pearls were the perfect finishing touch.

My WordPress is intermittent today so I’m going to publish this without any more details (this is my third re-type). I’ll try to update with more if I can. I’ll be back tomorrow (WordPress willing) with a “just for fun” card I was able to make this week. Hope you enjoy this week’s ColorLab colors!!

Stamps: None; Paper: Elegant Soiree DSP, Soft Suede; Ink: None; Accessories: Big Shot, Fun Flowers Bigz L Die, Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Basic Pearls

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