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as promised...

As promised, I'm posting a project today, even though it's quite late in the day...really it's evening. Does this still count as keeping my promise? :) Today I was determined to spend my day off crafting and I think I did a pertty good job. I didn't do any laundry, wash the dishes or clean up the house. It was really hard to pull myself away from those chores and stamp instead ;) Ha!

This is one of the projects I came up with...

This stamp might look familiar to you. It was from a hostess set a couple of years ago. This year is SU!'s 25th anniversary and each month they're releasing one stamp set that has a collection of oldies, but goodies from the past. This was included in March's set which is all spring/flower images. I love this flower and am so glad they brought it back!

I inked up half the flower in Wisteria Wonder and with a blender pen, removed the ink that had gotten on the leaves. I then used a Pear Pizzazz marker to color the stem and leaves. I added a small strip of Calypso Coral scallop border at the top to give it a pop of color. One thing that I saw in a magazine was a main image layered on to another light neutral color. I think the original card I cased was actually white on white. It looked really cool because it gave it a little dimmension even though it was the same color. Anyways, I tried it on this card and I really like the way it turned out. The difference between the Very Vanilla and Whisper White is subtle, but it makes a difference. I'm definitely going to have to try this technique again!

That's all I have for tonight. Hope you have a great weekend!

ang

First time for everything!! (You won't want to miss this!)

Hi there! Before I get to the super exciting announcement, I wanted to share a card with you. Because, after all, that's one of the main reasons you visit this blog!! :)

Today's card is pretty simple, but still super cute. It's perfect for someone of any age. I love how playful the pinwheel is. And now that we have a pinwheel die, it's even easier to make!

Ok...I know you want to know what the exciting "first time for everything" news is. Get this, for the first time in Stampin' Up! history....

Drum roll please...

They are offering...

Is the suspense killing you yet? haha

 

FREE SHIPPING!!!

 

For 3 days only, April 6-8 (that's THIS WEEKEND) SU! is offering FREE shipping on EVERYTHING (excluding expedited orders)! That's right. There are no minimums or limits and all order types qualify (customer, demonstrator, online). Did I mention that the free shipping is on everything?

You want that pinwheel die? FREE SHIPPING!

You want just 1 inkpad? FREE SHIPPING!

You want the entire spring catalog? FREE SHIPPING!

You get the idea :)

I'm so excited, I'm making my list in my head already! hahaha. Anyways, hope this brightened your day just a little bit and you're already making your list in your head. If you want to order something over the weekend, email me with your order at angie@stampinggirl.com or order directly online at the Stamping Girl SU! website. Either way, happy shopping!!! :D :D :D 

(Can you tell how excited I am? I love free shipping!)

Ang

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Supplies used in today's card:

Stamps
• Essentials

Paper
• Island Indigo Cardstock
• Tea for Two Designer Series Paper
• Watercolor Paper

Ink
• Island Indigo Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Gold Glow Smooch Spritz®

Stampin’ Up! Accessories
• Basics Glimmer Brads
• Stampin’ Dimensionals®
• Aqua Painters®
• Big Shot™
• Pinwheel Sizzlits® S Die
• Toothpick

Eek!

Is it me or does the week seem to go by faster when it's a short week?? I didn't get any stamping done this weekend. Did lots of errands and cooking, but not stamping. Sigh...

On some more fun news, we found out yesterday that we're having a baby...GIRL!! Yay!! Someone to stamp and bake with in the future ;-) Now we can start decorating her room. It seems like of all the people I know having babies (which is A LOT!!), most of them are having girls too. That just means lots of playmates in the future right? 

So, obviously, nothing new to show you, but I can leave you with a Stampin' Up! project. How about a kids project, just to stick with the theme :)

Alright then, hope you have a great Wednesday! 

Fox & Friends

Hello! 

Today's card uses the Fox & Friends set. I don't use this set nearly enough. I love the cute animals, but sometimes struggle with the smaller images. This is why I love our new Postage Punch and 1" Square Punch. I purposely left a sentiment off this card. I think it'd be great for a kids birthday card or maybe a baby shower or congratulations card. I think I'll wait until I need to use this card to put the sentiment on. You never know when I need a last-minute card! :)

Hope you're having a great week so far!

Just Add Cupcakes

Happy Friday!

Got any plans for the weekend? I do. I plan on stamping! Yay!! 

Today's card combines an oldie with a newie (that just sounds weird!). The new Just Add Cake DSP is so much fun! I love the colors and shapes and most everything about it. I've used it on so many things already. The set is Crazy for Cupcakes and doesn't it go so well with the fun images of the DSP? I love how things coordinate so well! You can even add some more sparkle on the candle and sprinkles to make it even more fun. And don't forget to use those buttons and other embellishments! There is always something fun to get, so don't hoard those beautiful embellishments.

I hope you get some cupcakes this weekend too! Have a great one!

 
Supplies
Stamp: Crazy for Cupcakes (111618)
Card Stock: Pumpkin Pie (105117), Blushing Bride (119796), So Saffron (105118), Whisper White (100730), Just Add Cake DSP (124339)
Ink: Melon Mambo Marker (121074), Baja Breeze Marker (120965), So Saffron Marker (105114), Blushing Bride Marker (123002), Daffodil Delight Marker (119677), So Saffron (105213)
Accessories: Brights Designer Buttons (119747), Stamping Sponges (101610)

Birthday Card for a BFF

Hi there! 

This was one of the cards that I did at my last workshop a couple of weeks ago. It was CASE'd from another card that I saw at Convention. I don't know who the original creator was, but thank you to this talented lady who came up with the design. I changed the sentiment and the ribbon a little, but the rest was pretty much the same. I love that there's so much sharing in the stamping community!

The card uses a new set called Best Friends Forever, which we got for free at Convention. I don't think I would have normally bought this set for myself, but after using it on the make-n-take at Convention and this card, I'm really liking the images. Kind of grungy, yet whimsical and girly at the same time. Anyways, hope you like it too!

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a great Wednesday!

 
Supplies:
Stamps: Best Friends Forever (w: 122805, c: 122807), Happiest Birthday Wishes (Hostess)
Card Stock: Melon Mambo (115320), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: Melon Mambo (115656), Wild Wasabi (109014)
Accessories: Corner Rounder Punch (119871), Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon (124325), Linen Thread (104199)

Fun Flower Bigz Die

Hello! 

Hope you had a good weekend. Saturday was my cousin's baby shower and I think it turned out better than I could've imagined! Of course, I was too busy hosting that I didn't take any pictures. My cousin, who helped me co-host, did though. So as soon as I can get the pictures from her, I'll post them here for you to see.

I thought I'd give you a break from the Sail Away set today and show you something a little more feminine :) Did you guy the Fun Flowers Bigz Die that was available in the Occasions Mini? Did you know that you can still get it if you didn't? Yup, you can! See this post for all the items that you can still get.

Here are a couple of ideas for that die. Sorry about the grainy quality of the pictures. I think the lighting was really bad at the meeting. 

I love the scrunched ribbon on this card. It gives the card so much character, don't you think?

I'm not sure if the smaller flower is fabric or DSP, but either way, I love the way it looks! So soft and feminine.

Ok, I hope you enjoyed a break from the masculine cards. If you'd like to order this die and make your own feminine flowers, contact me to place your order!

Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter service again if you haven't. I'm switching newsletter service companies and you MUST re-sign up in order to continue receiving the newsletters. Go HERE to sign up.

Also, in a little over 2 weeks, the retiring list will be coming out! Can you guess what's on it? I think there should be some sort of game next week to see who gets the most guesses right. Free stamp set as the prize?? I'll let you know more after I think about it.

Alrighty, have a great day!

Cupcake Birthday

 Haha! Are you tired of birthday cards yet? I just realized that today's swap card is yet another birthday card! People must have been on a birthday kick at the last meeting. Of course, with the cupcake punch and the birthday set, you can't help but make birthday cards right? This card is a standing card. I don't know if you can see, but the bottom part with the cupcake pushes forward. Very cute idea! And of course, that cupcake punch is sooo cute by itself! Did you get yours yet? We'll be using it in June's class, so you'll get a chance to use it if you haven't yet.

Thanks for stopping by!

More Birthdays

Hihi! Here is another swap from the meeting. This card uses the birthday set in the mini catalog. This is such a great versatile set for birthdays. I think birthdays are probably up there in occasions that you give cards away for. So this set will get a lot of use!

Alrighty, hope your day is good. We're half way through the week. Yay! :)

Don't forget to sign up!

 

Hey there! Today's card is a swap from the last Sizzler meeting I attended. The candle flame is from the Two-Step Bird Punch. It's the wing! So creative. For more ways to use the bird punch, be sure to sign up for my monthly newsletter (upper left-hand side of the blog). There is a project in this month's newsletter that shows another fabulous way to use it. The newsletter is going out tomorrow at 1pm PST, so be sure to sign up before then!! As a thank you for signing up, you will also get a free tutorial. The link will be sent to you after your sign up.

Have a great day!