Every cloud has a silver lining

Hello there!  A few months ago I watched a video on the Stampin' Up! Demo site that was from the Stampin' Up! South Pacific convention.  In that video was the most adorable little mobile created using the Sprinkles of Life stamp set and the Tree Builder punch.  I LOVED it and couldn't wait to CASE it to share with you all!

Isn't it just adorable?

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Did someone say sprinkles?

Hello there!  It's all about sprinkles in my house lately!  Sprinkles of Life, Sprinkles on Top, sprinkles on ice cream, sprinkles, sprinkles, SPRINKLES!  It seems that everywhere I look I find more and more (you guessed it!) SPRINKLES!  

My project tonight was created with the Sprinkles on Top stamp set.  This adorable little set is one of the newest additions from the 2015-2016 Annual Catalog.  If you still do not have your own copy of this catalog in your hot little hands then you need to email me right away!  I am happy to send one to you at no charge!

This set is just so stinkin' cute-the sentiments are sweet and the doughnuts are uber cute!  The 3/4" Circle punch is the perfect size to create these mini doughnuts!  Pair it with the Cherry on Top DSP stack and you're all set!

I hope you've enjoyed the project for today!

Will you be at the Inking Idaho on the Road event in Columbus, OH this weekend?  If so be sure to say HI!  I'd love to meet you!

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Monday Montage #45

        Hello there and welcome back for the bi-weekly Monday Montage blog hop.  I'm so happy you've joined us!  If I am your first stop on the hop- great!  If not- please use the links provided at the bottom of this post to navigate back to the lovely Cathy Casey or next to the wonderful Dara Gloden.  Both ladies have awesome projects in store!

My card for tonight is another project that was created with the Sprinkles of Life stamp set.  Over the next few weeks I will be sharing a LOT of projects using this stamp set as I was asked to do a demonstration for the upcoming Inking Idaho on the Road event in Columbus, OH.  That event takes place this coming weekend and boy am I ever nervous!  I do however have a ton of amazing samples to share with you!  Hope to see you there!

The Sprinkles of Life set has a ton of options other than birthday themed projects! The card above is one of my favorites that I've created so far.  I love the sentiment "Every cloud has a silver lining- you just have to look up to see it".  I tend to be a worrier of all things so this card is perfect for me!

 Thanks for stopping by!  Please click the next button to see what Dara Gloden  has created!  We missed her on the last hop!

Ingredients:

Card Stock:   Pool Party, Basic Black, Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay

Stamps:  Sprinkles of Life

Inks:   Pool Party

Tools/other supplies: Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot, Tree Builder Punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Silver Glimmer Paper, Paper Snips, Silver Metallic Thread, Handheld Stapler

Monday Montage #44

        Hello there and welcome back for the bi-weekly Monday Montage blog hop.  I'm happy you've joined us!  Did you arrive here from Cathy's blog?  If not- be sure to use the BACK button at the bottom of this post to see her awesome project!

Tonight's project is an altered mini treat bag created with my favorite die- the Mini Treat Bag.  This bag is so easy to create! The gusseted sides make it just the right size for a small gift! I love making these little bags for all occasions!  Thankfully the set of dies made it into the 2015-2016 Annual Catalog!  I'd have to throw a temper tantrum if they didn't!

The Sprinkles of Life set from the new 2015-2016 Annual Catalog is the perfect addition to this adorable little bag.  The coordinating Tree Builder punch makes the perfect ice cream (or cloud)!  It's dual purpose!   My image may LOOK like an ice cream cone but it's really a cupcake in disguise!  When I was a little girl- my mom always made my sisters and I cupcakes in ice cream cones.  I couldn't resist creating one of my own!

 Thanks for stopping by!  Please click the next button to see what Elizabeth Price has created!  

Ingredients:

Card Stock:   Crushed Curry, Whisper White

DSP:  Cherry on Top

Stamps:  Sprinkles of Life

Inks:   Watermelon Wonder, Tip Top Taupe

Tools/other supplies: Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot, Mini Treat Bag Thinlits, Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim, Whisper White 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Tree Builder Punch

Mixed Media Fun!

  Do you love cards with texture?  Are you tired of using embossing folders as the only way to show texture?  If you answered yes- then I have the answer for YOU!  Two words.  Modeling paste.  I LOVE this stuff!  Not only is it easy to tint with a reinker but it adds the perfect amount of texture to your cards and scrapbook pages.  

The card below was created using modeling paste that was tinted with a Pool Party reinker.  If you decided to try this yourself- I suggest starting out with only a few drops of reinker at first.  Then after it's all mixed in you can decide if you want more color.  

The texture isn't the only thing I love about this card.  The color scheme is just gorgeous!  I wasn't sure about putting Blushing Bride with Calypso Coral, Pool Party, So Saffron and Crumb Cake but it really works well!  As for the button- it's actually one of the large buttons from the Sweet Dreams Designer Buttons.  I just used the plain white backside instead of the patterned front.  

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Card Ingredients:
Card Stock:  Crumb Cake, Pool Party, So Saffron

Stamps:  Everything Eleanor, Crazy About You, Lovely Amazing You

Inks:  Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Pool Party Reinker

Tools/other supplies:  Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot, Mini Treat Bag Thinlits, White 1-1/4" Jute Ribbon, Sweet Dreams Designer Buttons, modeling paste

Adventure Awaits...

Have you ever purchased something only to forget what you actually bought it for?  That's exactly what I did with the Adventure Awaits stamp set.  I'm pretty sure I bought it for the "The Adventure Begins" stamp but interestingly enough I have never used that particular stamp!  Instead- I have fallen in love with the Choose The Road Less Traveled stamp!  

Yesterday I shared a post with a color scheme that I had found on Pinterest and since I liked it so much I figured I'd try it out again!  Yep- that's right!  I used my Acrylic Block as a stamp for my background! (again) LOVE this fun technique!  Unfortunately I see I didn't photograph this card very well.  "The Road" is barely visible in the picture.  It's definitely not that difficult to see it in person. 

 

As for the rest of the Adventure Awaits stamps set- I'm happy to say that I have finally remembered just why I bought this set!  It's PERFECT for scrapbooking!  Especially "The Adventure Begins" sentiment.  So fitting and perfect for the cover of my new Project Life scrapbook!

Still waiting for your copy of the BRAND NEW Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog?  Send me an email and I'll drop yours in the mail!

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Card Ingredients:  

Card Stock:  Watercolor Paper, Smoky Slate

Stamps:  Adventure Awaits

Inks:  Crushed Curry, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Basic Gray

Tools/other supplies:  Aqua Painter, Stampin' Spritzer, Acrylic Block, Very Vintage Designer Buttons, Heat Tool, Pool Party Embossing Powder, White 1-1/4" Jute Ribbon, Crushed Curry 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Paper Snips

Four You...

Good evening!  Raise your hand if you're addicted to Pinterest!  (Yes... my hand is held high!)   So during one of my many hours long sessions browsing Pinterest, I came along a color scheme that I just couldn't resist!  The color scheme comprised of Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, Pool Party, and Crushed Curry.  

Not a color scheme that I personally would have thought of but I figured what the heck- why not give it a try! 

...and am I ever glad that I did!  I LOVE these 4 colors together!  For the main image- I inked up my acrylic block half with Crushed Curry and the other half with Pool Party.  Then I spritzed water on a piece of Watercolor paper and onto the inked acrylic block.  Next, I stamped the block onto the Watercolor paper and BAM!  I had a beautifully watercolored image!  Using the 2" Circle Punch I punched a circle from my watercolor image and stamped it with hello.  

Such a fun card!

Card Ingredients:
Card Stock:  Whisper White, Smoky Slate, Pool Party

DSP:  Flashback 

Stamps:  Four You

Inks:  Crushed Curry, Pool Party, Basic Gray

Tools/other supplies:  Big Shot, Circles Collection Framelits, 2" Circle Punch, White 1-1/4" Jute Ribbon, Paper Doilies, Woodgrain Textured Impressions Folder, Polka Dot Textured Impressions Folder, Acrylic Block