Fab Friday 104

Hi stampers, happy Friday!  This was a short week with Jon having Monday off!  And now Ian has gymnastics on Thursday and then "school" on Friday, so it's gone extra fast!  Wish us luck in the next few weeks...his class is sort of like a pre-preschool and while I go with him for a few weeks it's soon going to become a drop off class.  I've never left him with anyone but family (I don't count the gym since I'm just upstairs in the same building) so I'm a bit nervous and he was a really tough case at the gym.  He's just now in the past few months excited to go and doesn't care that I leave him so I'm hoping he won't have too many tears at school when the time comes!  I think that he's actually really going to love it!  And then this fall, it really will be time for pre-school!!!!

Anyway, it's time for a new challenge over at Fab Friday.

So true confession time: this isn't my first attempt at my challenge card.  I made a whole card (totally different card) and realized I used pool party instead of soft sky, lol!  And that's ok, really...if you don't have a color please feel free to substitute as our challenges are a starting point for your creativity, not the end all be all.  But, I just wasn't happy with it so I ended up with this:

Looking back, I kind of wish I'd used a smaller heart image for this so I may have to try to create a 2.0 this week :-)

I stamped the heart with versamark and then embossed it with clear powder.  Then, I used a sponge dauber to add my color.  I did the same thing with the sentiment and tried to keep my ink within the stitched part of my circle.  I really need to use emboss resist more often, it's a simple but stunning technique.  My one tip is to make sure you take a paper towel or something and wipe your project off after adding the ink.  There's a film of ink left on the embossing and it will really pop if you take the time to wipe it!

I also have to say that I sort of despise the sentiments and fonts in this set, or at least I did.  I think it really works here and matches the tone of my card really well without wanting to make me puke...that's really how much I hated it before, hahahaha!  I can admit that now that the Artisan hop is over (did you see it yesterday, if not please check it out and hop along...my fellow design team members did ah-mahhhh-zing work).  Thanks to them it no longer makes me want to upchuck, lol!

And also make sure to hop on over the the Fab Friday blog and check out the fabulousness that they have made as well!  And make sure to play along!

And one other note, I'm always appreciative of comments!  However, I'm NOT good at adulting and don't always reply to them and for that I'm sorry!  I TRY to but I forget and then somehow I miss a bunch of them.  I just approved a big list of them that I missed over the past 6 months (OMG how does that happen). So, please know I wasn't ignoring you, I simply forgot or missed it or both lol!  If you ever really want to ask me something your best bet is to email.  I don't "like" replying to comments because I never know if the person "got" the reply if that makes sense ;-)  I'm also terrible at FB messages!  Adulting is hard, I tell ya! ;-)

Happy stamping! Product List

Sealed With Love Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Versamark Pad

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Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad

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Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad

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Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

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Sponge Daubers

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Sweet Sugarplum 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon

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Lace Doilies

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Layering Circle Framelits Dies

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Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

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It's My Party

Hi stampers! So now that it's May, I'm trying to focus on a lot of the products that are going to be retiring soon.  I LOVE the it's my party suite out of the Occasions catalog!  Speaking of parties, I'm hosting my first ever virtual FaceBook party over on my FaceBook business page!  Like my page and  join me the week of May 16th for fun posts, inspiration and a live stamping presentation. You can check it out HERE.  I'm hoping if it goes well I can do more virtual parties and classes so if that's something you'd be interested in, please let me know!

Anyway, back to the suite!  I just love the colors and how festive all these products look!  I've been trying to play with all this stuff before it's run is over at the end of May (major sad face).  I paired it with some emboss resist today for a fun card!  And the suite also pairs well with the everyday chic washi tape (another HUGE sad face it's retiring).

Stampin' Supplies:
Stamps:  Party wishes, marquee messages
Paper:  Whisper white, it's my party DSP stack
Ink:  Basic black, mint macaron, versa mark
Accessories:  White EP, it's my party washi tape, it's my party enamel dots, handheld stapler

I also added some accents from a new set in the upcoming catalog that I LOVE and I'll be sharing later this week!  These little stars or sparkles are just perfect!  It's fun to mix new sets with old ones!

Happy stamping!

HSS 118

Hi stampers!  It's Tuesday....how did that happen?  Wasn't it just Saturday????  Anyway, it's time for a new challenge over at Hand Stamped Sentiments!  This week it's a fun technique challenge!  Emobss resist!

This is one of my faves because it's super easy and looks super cool!

I'm not sure that my card turned out how I pictured it but here it is none the less:

Stampin' Supplies:
Stamps:  Forever young, it's your day, parlor prints
Paper:  Whisper white, pool party, wisteria wonder, island indigo, 2011-2013 in color DSP stack
Ink:  Versamark, pool party, wisteria wonder, island indigo, blushing bride, peach parfait, pear pizzazz
Accessories:  Modern label, word window, circle punches, perfect pennants die, white embossing powder, white gel pen, basic pearls

So, I was going for a sunset and that part worked out ok.  I'm just not sure I like the layout.  Oh well...not everything I make turns out looking the way I had it in my head!

Now head on over and see what everyone else came up with and then play along.  You know you can't RESIST:-)  Sorry...I had to...it's late when I'm posting this and I don't feel well...humor me:-)

Happy stamping!

HSS 117

Hi stampers! It's Tuesday and I'm EXCITED!  My copy of the new 2012-2013 Stampin' Up Catalog should be here this morning!  I've seen in online but can't wait to page through it in person!  I have a hair appointment today so I'm excited I'll have it to pour over while I wait for my highlights!!! You can get your own copy if you let me know you need one and you can see it online and order from it June 1!!!!

Anyway, since it's Tuesday, it's time for another fun challenge over at Hand Stamped Sentiments!

This week is all about weddings and sophistication!  So pull out your best and show us what you got!  Here's what I came up with:

Stampin' Supplies:
Stamps:  Love & laughter
Paper:  Whisper white, neutrals DSP stack
Ink:  Basic black, versamark
Accessories:  White embossing powder, neutrals glimmer brads, white taffeta ribbon, blushing bride pleated satin ribbon, basic pearls, itty bitty punch pack

I used my simply scored diagonal plate to make a background....which reminds me of my wedding cake:-)  I had swiss dots alternating this this type of quilted pattern.  Annnnd, now I want some cake...my cake was the best I've ever had and it was orange dreamsicle!!!  Oh wait, we were talking about stamping:-)

For the dress I used emboss resist and then cut it out and added my ribbon to the bottom. I also added a little detail to the waist with the itty bitty punch pack!

Now head on over to the HSS challenge site and see what the rest of the DT came up with and be sophisticated with us!!!

Happy stamping!