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PPA Divine Redesign Plus a NEW Video!

After months of creative brainstorming and hard work by the Pals Paper Arts Design Team, it's time for the PPA blog reveal.  We have a classy, new look that connects fashion and papercrafting.  Think texture, color, pattern, accessories . . . convinced? 

I have always been a fan of fashion inspiration in my papercrafting . . . now you can play along and take your paper to new places!   You can wear our new badge on your blog, too!  Trés chic!

Check out our new look, grab your badge and savor the gorgeous inspiration samples to kick off the launch!

 

THE NEW PPA CHALLENGE TWIST:  We absolutely HAD to jazz up our challenge to get your attention. With every PPA challenge, you can play two versions of the same card (or just play one, of course)  First, upload your simple and clean "day look" and then "dress it up" for "evening" elegance.  Click here for full details.

WHAT ELSE IS COMING ON THE PPA?  How about celebrity guest stampers (yep, the papercrafting superstars will be playing the PPA challenge, too) to inspire you in future Pals Paper Arts challenges?  I'm doing a happy dance!

Whew!  I hope you have a cup of tea handy, a few minutes to relax and are ready to learn a bit more about my project for this week's Pals Paper Arts challenge (PPA56).  I have bunches of Stampin' Up! products and tips to share.

Shall we start with a Simple Felt Flower Video Tutorial?  I saw the texture of the suede purses in the inspiration photo and decided to "dress up" my flower for the matchbox.  This little felt flower jumps to life in just minutes . . . my kind of papercrafting :)

NEW PRODUCT ALERT!  The Baubles are coming!  Starting Sept. 1, the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog will offer these new baubles that you can add to a Simply Adorned Bracelet (shown above)  or necklace. The lobster clasp allows you to add a little bling in seconds and switch from necklace to bracelet and back again.

Although I consider my bracelet and matchbox "dressed up" for the purposes of the new PPA Challenge, I also incorporated the idea of a "day look" with this simple card, drawing it's strength from brushed gold card stock and a simple four square pattern.

This sentiment from Word Play stamp set opens the door to many "possibilities" (as it suggests).  I kept it basic with the addition of a Stampin' Up! Antique Brad (gotta have 'em).  This pulls together the card and box (which also sports an Antique Brad).

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIP:  Kick start your color scheme. I pulled my color inspiration from the bottle in the challenge photo and "translated" it quickly with the help of my Stampin' Up! Color Coach, Item #121620 (one of My Top 10 New Catalog Favorites).

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MATCHBOX

Paper:  Brushed Gold Card Stock (102935), Cajun Craze Patterns Designer Series Paper (Regals Patterns Paper Stack, 117154), Cajun Craze (119684), Old Olive (100702), Always Artichoke (105119)
Cool Tools:  Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Matchbox Bigz XL Die (114890), Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (120175), 5 Petal Punch Extra Large (119880), Boho Blossoms Punch Extra Large (119858)
The Perfect Touch:  Antique Brad (117273), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

BRACELET

Simply Adorned Bracelet (8", 117342)

Simply Adorned Baubles (available Sept. 1):  Black Crystal 5/8" (121011), Clear Crystal 5/8" (121012), Vanilla Pearl 1/2" (121014)

Simply Adorned 5/8" x 5/8" Square Charm (118476), Basic Black Card Stock (121045), Brushed Gold Card Stock (102935), Heart to Heart Punch Extra Large (119881), Basic Jewels Pearls (119747)

CARD (3 1/2" x 5")

Stamp Sets:  Cute By the Inch Hostess Level 2 (Wood Mount 116992, Clear Mount 120130), Word Play (Wood Mount 120308, Clear Mount 1206510
Paper:  Brushed Gold Card Stock (102935), Cajun Craze (119684), Old Olive (100702), Always Artichoke (105119)
Ink:  Basic Black (101179)
Cool Tools:  1 1/4" Square Punch Large (119865), 3/16" Corner Punch Small (119871)
The Perfect Touch:  Antique Brad (117273), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430) 

No Slide Ribbon Video Tutorial

And they call it Poppy Love . . . This sweet little bowser was dipped In Poppy Parade and stamped on Whisper White card stock.  He looks quite dashing on this long and skinny card (5 3/4" x 3 1/4").  A few embellishments later and you have a Simple Saturday card. 

NEW PRODUCT ALERT!  Don't miss the Glimmer Brad in Poppy Parade . . . it's part of the new In Color Glimmer Brad Collection in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog (available Sept. 1).  Click to see all my Holiday Mini Sneak Peeks.

Today's Stampin' Pretty Tip comes to you in the form of a video tutorial.  Discover how to keep your ribbon from sliding on your cards with a simple technique.  I originally learned how to do this several years ago after watching a video tutorial by Michelle Single called the Stay Put Bow.  It's always been my favorite way to anchor my knots and bows.

I mixed and matched colors (and Glimmer Brads) using these cute stamps from Long Fellows (Hostess Level 2).  Did you know that you earn hostess benefits with on-line product orders of $150 or more?  Click here for details on Hostess Rewards!

Pear Pizzazz and Concord Crush

Peach Parfait and Poppy Parade

Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz

Pear Pizzazz and Blushing Bride

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIP:  The Stampin' Up! Small Open End Envelopes in Whisper White (107286) work beautifully with this sized card.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!  The Pals Paper Arts blog and challenge is getting a brand new "personality."  We can't wait to reveal what we have been up to and how you can join the fun starting Thursday, August 19.

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Stamp Set:  Long Fellows (Hostess Level 2: Wood Mount 118720, Clear Mount 120136)
Paper:  Pear Pizzazz Textured Card Stock (In Colors Assorted 12 x 12, 119799), Whisper White (100730)
Ink:  Poppy Parade (119782)
Cool Tools:  Itty Bitty Punch Pack (118309)
The Perfect Touch:  Poppy Parade 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon (119263), In Colors Glimmer Brads (121005, available 9/1), Stampin' Dimensionals (100430)

Simple Saturday Topiary

Don't you love the hostess sets in new Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog?  One of the Level 3 sets really grabbed my attention called Playful Pieces.  It's such fun to combine different shapes and create for almost any occasion.  Birthday cakes, purses, holiday trees, balloons, ornaments and even today's topiary tree are possible. 

To learn how you can earn the Playful Pieces Hostess set FREE as part of the Stampin' Up! Rewards Program, CLICK HERE.

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• A clean sketch, lots of white and simple elements can lead to some of the prettiest cards.
• I used the Stampin' Up! Paper-Piercing Tool to space my brads and create the little border on Pear Pizzazz.  The Paper-Piercing Template from the Mat Pack is an essential for keeping things neat.
• I inked the rectangular patterned stamp from Playful Pieces with VersaMark and stamped on Pear Pizzazz Card stock. 
• 1/2" and 3/4" circle punches were used to "shape up" the topiary. 
• A touch of Poppy Parade (man, I adore this clear red) adds a little sizzle.

HOT TIP!  To see more projects using Playful Pieces (or any other stamp set or tool), simply use the "Search Blog" tool on my left side bar.  Pop in the name and hit "search."  Like "magic" they all appear.

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NO TIME FOR A WORKSHOP?  You can earn Hostess Rewards (free stamps and merchandise) PLUS the extra $25, too.  Simply email me your order by August 31 (consider teaming up with a few stamping buddies to help you reach $350 in product).  Note:  This offer is not available through the on-line shopping cart

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Stamp Set:  Playful Pieces (Hostess Level 3:  Wood-Mount 119993, Clear-Mount 120145), Apple Blossoms (sentiment, Hostess Level 2:  Wood-Mount 118531, Clear-Mount 120139)
Paper:  Soft Suede Textured (Assorted Neutrals, 121078), Poppy Parade (119793), Pear Pizzazz (119795), Whisper White (100730)
Ink:  Poppy Parade (119782), VersaMark Pad (102283)
Cool Tools:  Heart to Heart Extra Large Punch (119881), Pinking Hearts Border Punch (117649), 1/2" Circle Small Punch (119869), 3/4" Circle Medium Punch (119873), 3/16" Corner Small Punch (119871), Ticket Corner Small Punch (119867), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826)
The Perfect Touch:  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109025), Silver Brads (104336)

Love Letter and PPA 52

Ready to fall in love?  The new Stampin' Up! Love Letter Designer Series Paper is worthy of a loving relationship.  I'm "ga ga" over EVERY pattern and love the antiqued finish.  Today's sketch was created by Stampin' Pretty Pal Margaret Moody for this week's Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge (PPA52).  Click here to see more sketch inspired samples from the PPA Design Team.

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• Grab a litte More Mustard ink and a Sponge Dauber to create a distressed finish on Very Vanilla card stock. It coordinates beautifully with the finish of the Love Letter Designer Paper.
• Use a circular motion with the dauber to build the color where you need it.  Regina Mangum of my Stampin' Pretty Pals shared these distressing tips with me, which I also use to antique and distress card stock edges.  
• Cute by the Inch stamp set produced the sweet friends image.  It's one of the new Hostess Level 2 choices for qualifying orders. This set was on My Gotta Have It Top 10 List from the new catalog, too.
• For some coordinated "oomph," I added a touch of Love Letter Designer Series Paper to the flap of a Very Vanilla Medium Envelope.  It's so easy.  Click here for my video tutorial.

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Stamp Set:  Cute By the Inch (Hostess Level 2, Wood Mount 116992, Clear Mount 120130)
Paper:  Love Letter Designer Series Paper (117162), Very Vanilla (101650), Basic Black (121045)
Ink:  Jet Black Stazon (101406), More Mustard (103162)
Cool Tools:  1 1/4" Square Punch (119865), Photo Corners Punch (119878), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275), Sponge Daubers (102892)
The Perfect Touch:  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), 5/16" Jumbo Brads (Neutrals, 112534)

Envelope:  Medium Very Vanilla Envelope (107300), Love Letter Designer Series Paper (117162)

The New Kids on the Block

Remember my "Gotta Have It" post from last week?  The blog candy drawing is over and the goodies are on their way to the winner.  However, it's time to put my Top 10 favorite products from the new Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog into action and share some inspiration. 

Let's kick things off with one of my favorite stamp sets:  Greeting Card Kids.  It's vintage holiday with a nostalgic vibe.  The images are amazing solo or water colored to story book perfection.

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• The sweet sentiment is from a new set called A Word for You.  It's just the right size for a sentiment or grab your markers and isolate the "happy birthday" font  for the front and tuck "with a cherry on top!" inside.  All the stamps in the set can multi-task this way!
• I flicked the edges of my focal point on a Cherry Cobbler ink pad.  This creates a touch of dimension and adds to the vintage feel. 
• Crumb Cake (the color formerly known as Kraft--any Prince fans?) works beautifully with almost any color you can pair it with. 
• I used Crumb Cake Ink to dress up the envelope flap with the Punch Potpourri stamp set.  The same set was used (Cherry Cobbler Ink on Cherry Cobbler card stock) for the card background.  

To View All My Samples From the New Idea Book and Catalog, CLICK HERE and scroll.

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Stamp Set:  Greeting Card Kids (Wood Mount 119887, Clear Mount 120633), A Word for You (Wood Mount 117032, Clear Mount 120528), Punch Potpourri (Hostess Level 1: Wood Mount 118394, Clear Mount 120124)
Paper:  Crumb Cake (120953), Cherry Cobbler (119685)
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler (119669)
Cool Tools:  3/16" Corner Small Punch (119871), Boho Blossoms Extra Large Punch (119585), Paper Piercing Tool (116631) and Paper Piercing Mat (Mat Pack, 105826)
The Perfect Touch:  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Metallic Brads (119741)

Crumb Cake Medium Envelope (107297), Punch Potpourri (Hostess Level 1: Wood Mount 118394, Clear Mount 120124)

Marvelous Playful Pieces

Create trees, gifts, butterflies, birthday cakes, flowers, purses and more, more, more. Mix and match and play with all the elements of the Playful Pieces Hostess Three Set.  This fun set can be yours FREE with a qualifying on-line order (so grab a few friends and order together).  Click to learn more about Stampin' UP! hostess rewards!

NEW STAMPIN' UP! COLOR KITS:  Supplement your markers, card stock, ink and more with the newest Stampin' Up! Colors.  Download Stampin' Up! Color Renovation Kits

MARY'S NEW CATALOG "GOTTA HAVE IT" LIST  AND BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY!!!   Check out my favorites from the new catalog and join in on my blog candy fun! 

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Stamp Set:  Playful Pieces (Hostess Level 3, Wood Mount 119993, Clear Mount 120145), In  A Word (Summer Mini Catalog, Wood Mount 117143, Clear Mount 120057), Punched Posies (Summer Mini Catalog, Wood Mount 118535, Clear Mount 120030)
Paper:  Daffodil Delight (119683), Poppy Parade (119793), Whisper White (100730)
Ink:  Daffodil Delight (119667), Poppy Parade (119782)
Cool Tools:  3/4" (119873) and 1/2" (119869) Circle Punches, Scallop Border Punch (119882)
The Perfect Touch:  Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119254), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Envelope:  Whisper White Small Open End Envelopes (107286)

PPA 50 Color Challenge

This little color trio oozes sophistication.  Basic Gray, So Saffron and Chocolate Chip (with a touch of More Mustard that I snuck in) look so chic combined, a good option to consider for a masculine card.   Check out the rest of the Pals Paper Arts Design Team samples and a chance at PPA Blog Candy for challenge participants!

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• The new Apple Blossoms stamp set (Hostess Rewards Level 2) is turning heads.  The versatile stem was inked in Chocolate Chip and stamped on So Saffron.  Did you know Hostess Rewards are available with on-line orders?
• Those big bold Chocolate Chip Jumbo Brads (5/8" Neutrals) are the perfect stage for the Itty Bitty Bits Stamps.  Each was cropped with the flower punch from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack.
• Grab your markers!  I used Basic Gray and More Mustard directly on the sentiment rubber to create the two color look.  Be sure to huff a couple times on the inked stamp to moisten evenly before stamping.
• A few extra stamps of the Apple Blossoms floral stamp give the Whisper White Medium Envelope (107301) a coordinated look.

INTRODUCING STAMPIN' UP! COLOR KITS.  Supplement your existing collection with these new color kits for markers, card stock, ink and more!  Download Color Renovation Kits!

STAY TUNED:  Mary's Gotta Have It List and Blog Candy.  TOMORROW I'll announce my 10 favorite picks from the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog and you'll have a chance to win my Stampin' Up! blog candy package of goodies.

 
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Stamp Sets:  Apple Blossoms (Hostess Level 2, Wood Mount 118531, Clear Mount 120139), Itty Bitty Bits (Wood Mount 117056, Clear Mount 120060)
Paper:  Basic Gray Textured (121078), More Mustard (100946), So Saffron (105118), Whisper White (100730)
Ink:  Chocolate Chip (100908), Stampin' Write Markers:  Basic Gray (120966) and More Mustard (100076)
Cool Tools:  2" x 1 3/8" Extra Large Oval Punch (119859), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309)
The Perfect Touch:  Neutrals 5/8" Jumbo Brads (112533), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Simply Said "Let's Mojo!"

It's a delight sharing the new Stampin' Up! products with you on my Stampin' Pretty blog.  However, I have a few old favorite stamp sets and Simply Said (still current) was calling out to me this past weekend.  Things fell right into place when combining these stamps with this week's Mojo Monday Sketch (MOJO146) by Julee Tilman.

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• Don't they look like sweet little balloons?  I covered each of the flowers on the Simply Said dotted stem image with a circle cropped by my Itty Bitty Shapes Circle Punch (Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack of 3). 
• Using a snippet of the Island Oasis Designer Series Paper (in the Tempting Turquoise Polka Dot pattern) among the "balloons" pulls together the matching pattern on the left.
• Soft butterfly impressions.  I used VersaMark to ink up my butterfly (Hostess Level 2 Punched Posies) for a soft and pretty finish.  I love how the Punched Posies set works with Stampin' Up! Punches--in this case the Butterfly Punch.
• I knew the top right corner needed a little something but felt brads might be too busy with the "balloons."  I opted for a bit of tone on tone texture using Rose Red card stock and the Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

I love hearing from you :)  Please leave me your comments and questions below!

NEW STAMPIN' UP! STARTER KIT!  New products, new price ($175) and more versatile than ever.  Check out the details on the 2010-2011 Standard Starter Kit and Fill Your Wish List and SAVE!

COMING SOON!  My "Gotta Have It" list for the new 2010-2011 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog!  Click here to order your copy of the catalog or download it instantly!

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Stamp  Sets:  Simply Said (115066), Punched Posies (Summer Mini Hostess Level 2, Wood Mount 118535, Clear Mount 120030)
Paper:  Island Oasis Designer Series (Summer Mini, 117173), Rose Red (102544), Old Olive (100702), Tempting Turquoise (102067), Whisper White (100730), So Saffron (105118)
Ink:  Old Olive (102277), VersaMark (102283)
Cool Tools:  Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Sizzlits Originals Ovals Die (114525), Butterfly Punch Extra Large (119848), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309)
The Perfect Touch:  Bitty Buttons (118761), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Joy Fold Birthday Card

Have you tried your hand at a joyfold card?  It's a simple concept . . . two cards, one larger than the other, intersect to create a whole new look.  Here's a link to a tutorial I shared in an earlier post (with two more joyfold samples for you to view).  Jason Casper (Jason's Stampin' Pad), one of my Stampin' Pretty Pals, produced a wonderful example of a joyfold card in this post which got my wheels turning to try my own.

My smaller card (with the cake) isn't the exact dimension as the tutorial (and I mailed it to my good friend without measuring--oops).  However, feel free to experiment.  Just about any size will accomplish this look.

Check out what's "under the hood" (above).  Sweet and simple interior, no?

I'm really hooked on Playful Pieces, the new Hostess Level 3 stamp set from the Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog.  DID YOU KNOW hostess benefits were available with your on-line order?  Team up with a few stamping friends and reap the benefits of Stampin' Up!'s Hostess Rewards program or ask me how I can help you can do a catalog workshop.

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• Blushing Bride is a luscious new In Color.  It's a slightly muted pink and takes on a new life when combined with Soft Suede.  It will be available July 1 with the new catalog.
• The fun and feminine quote from Favorite Thoughts (Stampin' Up! Summer Mini Catalog) delivers the perfect message in the interior to complement the "party hearty" sentiment outside.
• Using the Clear-Mount version of Playful Pieces, I was able to "build" my cake stand (two shapes) and candles/flames. 
• The cake is cropped from one of the playful pattern stamps in the set.

WOO HOO! THE NEW CATALOGS ARE  HERE!  If you pre-ordered a copy of the Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog thru me, they have just arrived at my doorstep!!  Your catalog will be sent to you by priority mail pronto. 

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Stamp Set:  Playful Pieces (Hostess Level 3: Wood-Mount 119993, Clear-Mount 120145)*, Favorite Thoughts (Summer Mini Catalog: Wood-Mount 116968, Clear-Mount 120048), Party Hearty (111532)
Paper:  Blushing Bride (119796)*, Soft Suede (115318), Whisper White (100730)
Ink:  Blushing Bride (119786)*, Soft Suede (115657)
Cool Tools:  Boho Blossoms Punch (110711), 1/2" Circle Punch (104390), Modern Label Punch (116630), Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (117335)
The Perfect Touch:  Bitty Clear Button (Summer Mini Catalog, 118761), Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon (109070), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

***Products with an asterisk (*) will be available July 1 in the 2010-2011 Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog.

Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge

My number one tip for producing a card you're proud of--start with a good sketch.  Margaret Moody of the Stampin' Pretty Pals has an incredible sense of style and balance.  Give her sketch below a try and participate in this week's Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge (PPA48).  Check out what the PPA Design Team has drummed up using this sketch and see who this week's Featured Stamper is by clicking here.

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• The new Stampin' Up! 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (show here in Marina Mist and available in the new Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog July 1) is the essence of luscious.  I'm nutty about the white trimmed edges (see photo on the right).
• The two tiny "flower" and stem images are from Playful Pieces, a Hostess Level 3 stamp set (available July 1).  "Playful" is an understatement--it's a load of fun!  Lots of shapes and patterns to mix and match into cakes, presents, balloons, butterflies . . . stay tuned for more samples.
• My original stash of clear Bitty Buttons is almost depleted.  Time to order more!  With a Mini Glue Dot (almost invisible behind the button), you can tuck one of these cuties anywhere for a little zip.

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Stamp Sets:  Matchbox Messages (113800), Playful Pieces (Hostess Level 3:  Wood Mount 119993, Clear Mount 120145)*
Paper:  Marina Mist (119682)*, Night of Navy Textured Card Stock (108696), Baja Breeze (111352)*, Whisper White (100730)
Ink:  Whisper White Craft Ink (101731), Night of Navy (102977), Marina Mist (119668)*, Marina Mist Stampin' Write Marker (119697)*
Cool Tools:  Scallop Border Punch (112091), 1/2" Circle Punch (104390), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (104403)
The Perfect Touch:  Itty Bitty Buttons (118761), Marina Mist 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119257)*, Mini Glue Dots (103683)

***Items with an asterisk (*) will be available in the new catalog beginning July 1.

Short and Sweet

Including a mini note card with a small gift is such a charming touch.  The sentiment and background stamp in today's project are both from Apple Blossoms, a Hostess Level 2 stamp set from the new Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog.  The customer sales period begins July 1.

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• These quick little cards measure 3 x 3 and tuck neatly inside the Stampin' Up! Whisper White Mini Square Envelopes (107301).
• Ooo lah lah . . . the splashy colors (Concord Crush, Poppy Parade and Peach Parfait) are part of the new In Color line up available July 1. 
• The "supersized" 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch will be available for the first time in the new catalog, too. 
• Adding a touch of texture really zoomed up the "wow" factor in the flower center.  I used the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (117335) for this sweet pattern.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR RETIRING STAMPIN' UP! FAVORITES!

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Stamp Set:  Apple Blossoms (Hostess Level 2:  Wood Mount 118531, Clear Mount 120139)*
Paper:  Concord Crush (119792)*, Poppy Parade (119793)*, Peach Parfait (119794)*, Whisper White (100730)
Ink:  Concord Crush (119785)*
Cool Tools:  Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (117335), 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Extra large (118874)*, 1 3/4" Circle Punch (119850), Modern Label Punch (119849)
The Perfect Touch:  Clear Bitty Button (118761), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

*Items with an asterisk (*) will be available July 1 in the new Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog.

PPA47: Sneak Peek Day 6

It's time for another Pals Paper Arts Challenge (PPA47).  This week's theme is summer.  Frankly, I had to look up hydrangeas to confirm that they bloom in summer . . . but was thrilled to learn that this lovely hydrangea card would qualify. 

What do you think of when you think about Summer?  Check out more Summer-themed creations from the Pals Paper Arts Design Team and this week's Featured Artist, Kylie Nicolosi!  They're sure to put you in a Summer state-of-mind!  What are you waiting for?  Come play along at PPA!

DID YOU KNOW that you can earn Stampin' Up! Hostess Rewards  (free stamps and merchandise) when you place an on-line order?  Team up with your friends or throw yourself a little party.  Your product order total (before shipping and sales tax) will qualify for our fabulous products beginning at $150  . . . including this fantastic "Because I Care" stamp set (Hostess Level 1, available July 1). 

Click for full details on earning Stampin' Up! Hostess Rewards.

Aside from this beautiful stamp set, I wanted to focus on the delicious texture of the Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing folder tucked behind.  It's another sneak peek from the new Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog (available July 1) and a Stampin' Up! exclusive.

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• For a little flowery fun, I stamped and snipped out (with my Paper Snips) a tiny flower stamp from the Because I Care set.  When layered on the larger flower, it creates beautiful dimension--almost like popcorn.
• A Signo White Gel Pen added to the petals and Whisper White Craft Ink added to the edges of the top Sahara Sand layer add depth.

"BECAUSE I CARE" CARD:

Stamp Set:  Because I Care (Hostess Level 1: Wood-Mount 118384, Clear-Mount 120118)
Paper:  Sahara Sand (105328), Always Artichoke (105119)
Ink:  Always Artichoke (105219), Whisper White Craft Ink (101731)
Cool Tools:  Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (120175), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Paper-Piercing Template (Mat Pack, 105826), Large Oval Punch (107305), Paper Snips (103579)
The Perfect Touch:  Linen Thread (104199), Gold Brads (104337), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Uni-ball Signo White Gel Pen (105021)

BOX:

Stamp Set: Because I Care (Hostess Level 1, Wood-Mount 118384, Clear-Mount 120118)
Paper:  Sahara Sand Textured Card Stock (118693, Assorted Neutrals), Sahara Sand (105328), Always Artichoke (105119)
Ink:  Always Artichoke (105219)
Cool Tools:  Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Box #2 Bigz XL Die (114518), Curly Label Punch (112208), Tag Punch (105934), Small Tag Punch (108264), Crop-A-Dile (108362)
The Perfect Touch:  Window Sheets (114323), Metallic Eyelet (105319), Chocolate Chip 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (115617), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

GOING, GOING AND GONE!  Click for the latest update on the Stampin' Up! Last Chance Accessories List!

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Sneak Peek Day 4: Homemade

Let's explore Day 4 of my Sneak Peeks from the Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog!  I have had a weakness for mini cards lately . . . they are so adorable paired up with small treat boxes or this Stampin' Up! Fancy Favor Box.

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• LEAF TRICK:  After embossing Old Olive Card Stock with my Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, I cropped out a 1 1/4" Circle.  I then fed a portion of the circle back into the 1 1/4" Circle Punch (viewing from the bottom so I could see where I was cropping) and chomped out a leaf.  Neat!
• Vellum is a classy way to display this sentiment from Apple Blossoms (Hostess Level 2, new catalog).  Bend around the card stock and adhere behind if you don't want any gunky adhesive to show through.
• I'm a big fan of the Stampin' Up! single stamps.  New to the single stamp line-up (beginning July 1) is Homemade (and it's "to die for").  I popped out a trio of cupcakes from Itty Bitty Bits stamp set using the Itty Bitty Shapes Circle Punch.  Both "itty bitties" are available now from the Summer Mini Catalog.
• New Stampin' Up! Products List (available 7/1):  Homemade, Apple Blossoms (Hostess Level 2), Early Espresso and Blushing Bride Card Stock, Early Espresso Classic Ink, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon

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Stamp Set:  Homemade (1169778), Apple Blossoms (Hostess Level 2: Wood-Mount 118531, Clear-Mount 120139), Itty Bitty Bits (Summer Mini Catalog:  Wood-Mount 117056, Clear-Mount 120060
Paper:  Early Espresso (119686), Blushing Bride (119796), Old Olive (100702), Melon Mambo (115320), Whisper White (100730), Vellum (101839)
Ink:  Early Espresso (119670), Melon Mambo (115656)
Cool Tools:  Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die (115965), Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (117335), Crop-A-Dile (108362), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (Summer Mini Catalog: 118309), Circle Punches:  2 3/8" Scallop (118874), 1 3/4" (119850), 1 3/8" (119860), 1 1/4" (119861), 1" (119868), 3/4" (119873)
The Perfect Touch:  Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119959), Sherbet Designer Series Button (116312)

Sneak Peek Day 3: Mojo and Crumb Cake

How about starting your Monday with a little Mojo and Crumb Cake?  Deliciously kick start your paper crafting project with Julee Tilman's latest Mojo Monday sketch (MOJO143).  And Crumb Cake?  That's the new Stampin' Up! name for their Kraft card stock.  Crumb Cake is part of the core color line up changes and available July 1 in ink, a Stampin' Write Marker and more. 

Click here for complete details on the Stampin' Up! Color Renovation.

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• This week's Mojo Monday sketch offers three skinny panels (I took the liberty of making them longer) that were perfect for highlighting this modern stem from Apple Blossoms, a new Level 2 Hostess Set and Sneak Peek from the Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog (available July 1).
• I received quick color inspiration for today's card from the new Color Coach, a fan style tool that holds all the Stampin' Up! colors in sturdy swatches.  It will be available for purchase after July 1 and is currently available as part of the $99 Mini Starter Kit Promotion.
• Stamping the Old Olive flower and layering the "just a little note" sentiment on top (both are from Apple Blossoms), adds extra interest.
• NEW PRODUCT ALERT:  The following Stampin' Up! products used in this post are sneak peeks and available July 1:  Apple Blossoms (Hostess Level 2), Daffodil Delight Card Stock and Ink, (don't miss) 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch. 

Last Chance Retiring Stamp List

LATEST UPDATES!!!  Last Chance Retiring Accessories List (with discounts on select items).

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Stamp Sets:  Apple Blossoms (Hostess Level 2, Available 7/1:  Wood-Mount 120394, Clear-Mount 120139)
Paper:  Basic Black Textured Card Stock (Assorted Neutrals, 1088693), Whisper White (100730), Daffodil Delight (119693), Crumb Cake (120953)
Ink:  Jet Black Stazon (101406), Daffodil Delight (119683), Old Olive (100730)
Cool Tools:  2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (118874), 1 3/4" Circle Punch (119850)
The Perfect Touch:  Vintage Brads (Black, 109109), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Pals Paper Arts (PPA45)

Are you ready to play this week's Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge  (PPA45)?   Grab your paper crafting supplies and try your hand at our inspiration photo below.  Feel free to use any brand of stamping supplies you wish. Click to see what the Pals Paper Arts Design Team brainstormed this week.

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• This card unties and unfolds revealing a perfect spot to tuck a gift certificate.  Need a custom Stampin' Up! gift certificate?  Let me design something special.  Click for details.
• Cut card stock to 12" x 4.5".  I like to use Stampin' Up! textured card stock for a luxurious touch.
• Score at 4" and 9.5". See below for finished result.
• I used a Crop-A-Dile to pop in the holes for the ribbon.
• The interior "stripes" are simply strips of scrap paper (Tangerine Tango, Real Red, Basic Gray and Certainly Celery).

Hmmm . . . is that the retired In Color Tangerine Tango?  Yes, indeed, and it's back starting July 1 along with many other returning In Color Favorites.  Click for the Stampin' Up! Color Renovation details.

STAMPIN' UP! RETIRING STAMPS AND ACCESSORIES LISTS ARE AVAILABLE!  Click links below to see what's going, going or gone. 

Last Chance Stamp List.  Retiring stamp sets are available thru June 30.

Updated 6/2!  Last Chance Accessories List.  Items on this list are available while supplies last and sell out quickly.  Please note that items on the list with a red "X" to the right are sold out.  I will have a continuously updated list under "On Sale Now" and "Last Chance Accessories Update" on my right side bar.

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Stamp Set:  Punched Posies (Stampin' Up! Summer Mini Catalog Hostess Level 2, Wood-Mount 118535, Clear-Mount 120030)
Paper:  Basic Gray Textured Card Stock (Assorted Neutrals, 108693), Tangerine Tango (available July 1), Whisper White (100730)
Ink:  Basic Gray (109120), Certainly Celery (105217), Old Olive (102277), Real Red (103133)
Cool Tools:  5-Petal Flower Punch (109041), 1" Circle Punch (109046), Corner Rounder Punch (109047), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (Summer Mini Catalog, Circle Punch: 118309), Paper Snips (103579), Crop-A-Dile (108362)
The Perfect Touch:  Clear Bitty Buttons (Summer Mini Catalog, 118761), Old Olive Satin Ribbon (Summer Mini Catalog, 117292), Chit Chat Rub-Ons (111804), Silver Brads (104336), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Embrace the Trio

Do I dare play favorites?  I adore the charming polka dot and floral patterns in the Island Oasis Designer Paper Series collection (Summer Mini Catalog).  However, my absolute favorite from Island Oasis DP is the pattern I used for today's card--yep, both sides rock.

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• This card layout is a fabulous way to give your scraps another chance at strutting their stuff.  Each is 1" wide x 2" (however, the length gets tucked below the horizontal panel so don't sweat precision).
• A trio of Punched Posies (Stampin' Up! Hostess level 2) are cropped with a Scallop Circle Punch.  A series of three coordinating objects pull a card together in a flash.
• It's the little things.  A rounded corner at the bottom right keeps the card simple but adds a luxurious touch.
• Dress up a card interior with coordinating designer series paper.

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Stamp Sets:  Punched Posies (Summer Mini Catalog Hostess Level 2, Wood Mount 118535, Clear Mount 120030), Embrace Life (114958)
Paper:  Island Oasis Designer Series Paper (Summer Mini Catalog, 117173), Old Olive (100702), Whisper White (100730), So Saffron (105118), Tempting Turquoise Textured Card Stock (Assorted Bold Brights, 108698)
Ink:  Old Olive (102277)
Cool Tools:  Scallop Circle Punch (109043), Corner Rounder Punch (109047)
The Perfect Touch:  Fresh Favorites I Buttons (107421), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge

Are you ready to play this week's Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge  (PPA44)?   Grab your paper crafting supplies and try your hand at Margaret Moody's  latest sketch.  Feel free to use any brand of stamping supplies you wish. 

Check out the PPA Design Team's Samples.

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• Presto Change-O!  I swiped a sponge dipped in Always Artichoke ink over Presto Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper (Summer Mini Catalog).  The pretty script "magically" peeks through.  Much quicker and easier than heat embossing with gorgeous results.
• Have you discovered the Stampin' Up! Pawsitively Prints Designer Series Paper (Summer Mini Catalog)?  It's loaded with small prints that make perfect backgrounds (like this sweet yellow gingham).
• Diggin' the butterfly?  The Punched Posies hostess level 2 stamp set from the Summer Mini Catalog "spoke to me" the minute I first laid eyes on it.  I adore stamps that coordinate with my collection of punches.  It's free with a $300 customer or workshop product order.  Click for Stampin' Up! Hostess Rewards details.

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Stamp Set:  Punched Posies (Summer Mini Catalog Hostess Leve 2, Wood Mount 118535, Clear Mount 120030)
Paper:  Presto Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper (117175), Pawsitively Prints Designer Series Paper (118060), Rose Red, So Saffron, Always Artichoke, Whisper White
Ink:  Always Artichoke, VersaMark
Cool Tools:  Stampin' Up! Sponge, Pinking Hearts Border Punch (117649), Butterfly Punch (116629)
The Perfect Touch:  Fresh Favorites II Buttons (107422), Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319)

Whisper White Medium Square Envelope (107289)

Mojo Monday 135

 

Let's Mojo!  Today's Mojo Monday sketch offers lots of spots for fun details (like my sneak peek of the Summer Mini Catalog's Itty Bitty Bits).  Check out the latest Mojo Monday Sketch (MOJO135) below.

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• Create the exact size circle you need (1" to 6") with the Circle Scissor Plus.  Be sure to get the Glass Mat, critical for crisp results.  Click for my Circle Scissor Plus Tips.
• No need to obsess about a perfect match.  The More Mustard flower buttons (Playground Designer Buttons) look great with Crushed Curry.  I even liked the way the Chocolate Chip version of this button looked when I tried it, too!
• How about another Sneak Peek of the Stampin' Up! Summer Mini Catalog?  Today I tucked in a trio of Itty Bitty Bits flowers (a new stamp set) cropped with one of three Itty Bitty Shapes punches to coordinate with the stamps.  What could be better?  A collection of Clear Bitty Buttons to join the family.

I WAKE EACH DAY WITH A SMILE!  Click to learn why the Stampin' Up! Business Opportunity may be just "the thing" for you! 

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Stamp Set:  Picture This (Hostess Level 1: Wood-Mount 116928, Clear-Mount 118538)
Paper:  Crushed Curry Textured Card Stock (115538, Assorted In Colors), Crushed Curry Designer Series Paper (115686), Soft Suede Textured Card Stock (115538, Assorted In Colors), Soft Suede Designer Series Paper (115688), Whisper White Textured Card Stock (108693, Assorted Neutrals)
Ink:  Soft Suede (115657)
Cool Tools:  Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Glass Mat (112531), Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Stampin' Up! Little Leaves Sizzlits Die (114511), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402, available again July 1), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309)

Pals Mother's Day Blog Hop

If you've hopped over from Jason Casper's blog, Jason's Stampin' Pad, I'm stop number 10 on the PALS HOP and I'm glad you hopped in!  I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find lots of creative ideas to inspire you from the Stampin' Pretty Pals. 

For this blog hop we'll be showcasing all that Stampin' Up! has to offer for Mother's Day!  Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the PALS HOP LINE-UP below and you'll be back on track!  We're thrilled to have you visit and excited to hear what you think about our hop!  Please feel free to leave as many comments as you'd like along the way!

We have 13 Pals participating in this month's hop and the line-up is posted below! 

Why did I pull out my retired Baja Breeze card stock and Riding Hood Red Ink for this card?  Click Stampin' Up! Color Renovation to learn about the return of these two retired "In Colors" and a beautiful new palette of Stampin' Up! colors starting July 1.

CARD:

Stamp Set:  Wings of Friendship (114308, Hostess Level 2), Well Scripted (Wood Mount 117072, Clear Mount 118601, Occasions Mini)
Paper:  Baja Breeze Textured Card Stock (available July 1), Chocolate Chip (102128), Whisper White (100730)
Ink:  Chocolate Chip (100908), Riding Hood Red (available July 1)
Cool Tools:  Wide Oval Punch (112082), Paper Snips (103579)
The Perfect Touch:  Clear  Rhinestone Brads (113144), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

STOCK UP OR TEAM UP WITH A FRIEND OR TWO!  Wings of Friendship  (stamp images below) is a classy, hip and versatile stamp set.  As part of the Stampin' Up! Stampin' Rewards Program (also referred to as Hostess Rewards), it's FREE with an on-line product order of $300 or more (plus get $35 or more in free products).  Click to learn more about Stampin' Up! Stampin' Rewards Program.  

Better yet, spend $350 in product and get the new Awash with Flowers stamp set FREE (in addition to Stampin' Rewards).  Note:  The Awash with Flowers promotion is not available with on-line orders.  Please email me for details on how I can place the order for you and you can qualify.  Awash offer ends April 30.

BOX:

Stamp Sets:  Wings of Friendship (114308, Hostess Level 2), Tiny Tags (Wood Mount 118091, Clear Mount 118592, Occasions Mini)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip (102128), Whisper White (100730), Baja Breeze Textured Card Stock (available July 1)
Ink:  Chocolate Chip (100908)
Cool Tools:  Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Bigz XL Matchbox Die (114890), Medium Jewelry Tag Punch (117190, Occasions Mini)
The Perfect Touch:  Real Red Satin Ribbon (117286, Occasions Mini), Linen Thread (104199)

PALS HOP LINE-UP

Click on any of the sites listed below to begin the Pals Hop.  

1. Regina Mangum  Stampin' Bean                   

2. Mike Funke  Stampin-style                        

3. Barbara Furlong  The Love of Stamping          

4. Debbie Pierce  Stampin' Sunshine                

5. Carla Bazhenow  Carla's Scraps                      

6. Kylie Nicolosi  Kylie's Crafty Corner      

7. Sumaiyah Yates  Stampin' Dymonz                 

8. Martha Stewart  Seasons of Stamping            

9. Jason Casper  Jason's Stampin' Pad           

10. Mary Fish  Stampin' Pretty               

11. Gina Shaw  Cards by Gina                       

12. Kalshelia Lloyd  Stampin' Fabulousity            

13. Melanie Collins  Oops a Daisy

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Seeing Stars

Want a lickety-split way to pat someone on the back for a job well done?  I created the above cards to congratulate my Stampin' Pretty Pals, who have promoted to Supervisor in their Stampin' Up! business career paths.  Interested in the opportunity to earn income doing what you love?  Click here.

The "Picture This" stamp set sentiment "a star is born" is versatile (great for baby cards, too) and available FREE with a qualifying order of $150 or more, including on-line orders.  Click here for Stampin' Up! Hostess Rewards details!

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• It does it all . . . the Stampin' Up! Movers & Shapers Bigz Die (comes with the Curly Label Magnetic Window) and Magnetic Movers & Shapers Punch Windows (set of four, sold separately) cut and score an A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") card plus pop out a variety of shapes.  I simply attached the magnetic star window to the bigz die when I cut the card stock.  The whole kaboodle happens in one ride through the Big Shot!
• Movers & Shapers Bigz Dies coordinate with Stampin' Up! punches.  The punched shapes are slightly smaller than the window die cuts . . . delightful for creating peek-a-boo windows (like my star) or creating layers.
• Want to see the Movers & Shapers Bigz Dies in action?  Click here for my Movers & Shapers Video Tutorial.

NEW!!!!!  TWO-STEP INTO SPRING PROMOTION:

Promotion Period:  April 1 - April 30, 2010

Two-Step into spring with a sneak peek from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog!  Be the first to add the Awash with Flowers stamp set to your collection. 

Host a workshop or place an order of $350 of more and get the Awash With Flower stamp set FREE.  NOTE:  This FREE offer isn't available with an on-line order.  Please email me if you plan to place a qualifying order ($350 in product or more).  I can place the order manually to ensure you get the set with your order.

  

Item	Description	Price
117062	Awash with Flowers (wood-mount)	$39.95
120549	Awash with Flowers (clear-mount)	$27.95

Plus, purchase spring-themed Two Step Stampin' Sets at 20% OFF.  No additional purchase necessary!  Qualifying stamp sets are listed below:

Item	Page	Description	Discount Price
113824	94	Greenhouse Garden	$20.76
113734	98	Fifth Avenue Floral	$19.96
111578	101	Flower Fancy	$29.56
113258	112	Trendy Trees	$14.36

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Stamp Set:  Picture This (Wood-Mount 116928, Clear-Mount 118538, Hostess Rewards Level 1, Occasions Mini)
Paper:  Melon Mambo Designer Series (115687), Melon Mambo Textured Card Stock (115538, Assorted In Colors), Kraft (102125), Whisper White (100730)
Ink:  Chocolate Chip (100908)
Cool Tools:  Curly Label Movers & Shapers Bigz Die (114506), Magnetic Movers & Shapers Punch Windows (115953, Set of 4), Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Large Star Punch (110710), Modern Label Punch (116630), Scallop Trim Border Punch (Sale-A-Bration)
The Perfect Touch:  Melon Mambo 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115611), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)