Freshly Made Sketches #187

Unfortunately it has been awhile since I have entered any online sketch challenges.  Since I received my box of new Stampin' Up! goodies, I have a lot more inspiration!  Here is the a sketch from Freshly Made Sketches.  

I decided to use a mix of new and old products.  Here is my card:

I just love this paper, it is called Bohemian.  The colors are so rich and vibrant.  There is one new in color, the card base and the ink for the sentiment and its called Delightful Dijon.  I love how it pairs with Blackberry Bliss and Bermuda Bay here.  The stamp set is called Lovely Amazing You from the monthly photopolymer releases.  I fussy cut the feathers and added them with dimensionals.  My favorite is the Bermuda Bay sequin trim.  Thanks for looking!  I will be sharing lots more new creations so stay tuned!

CASEing - Copy And Share Everything

CASEing is all the rage.  Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.  CASEing can take the form of trying to replicate a creation or just using the colors, or general sketch.  We are CASEing each other on the SSI Design Team.  This is super easy because we have such a fabulous group of creative and talented gals.  I pin so many of their projects!  Today I am CASEing Bree over at Craft-somnia Momma.  Here is her project:

She made a fabulous card for a two year old boy using the Celebrate Today bundle.  I had recently purchased this bundle (thank goodness it is going into the new Annual Catalog) so I was looking for a chance to use it.  She chose Lost Lagoon, Soft Sky, and Pistachio Pudding for her colors.  I picked a bold color palette of Real Red, Crushed Curry and Basic Black.  Here is my CASE:

I am not so good at masking, but I like the way my card turned out.  Thanks for looking!  And special thanks to Bree for creating such an inkspiring card!  Did you see how the other members of the design team CASEd each other over at SSI?  

American Pride

When the middle of May hit, I pulled out my patriotic decorations.  These stay out until a little bit after the Fourth of July.  I have always loved Americana themed decor.  And of course I have a lot of handmade decor.  Today I am sharing with you a banner I made using all sorts of Stampin' Up! goodies!  

The pinwheels come from a Paper Pumpkin kit from last summer.  Did you know, if you sign up now you can get the first two months of Paper Pumpkin for 50% off?  I love these kits.  Instead of using the pinwheels to attach to treat bags, I used them for this banner and a wreath as well.  This Build a Banner kit is retiring, but (spoiler alert) a new fabulous one will be in the next catalog.  I used the masks for the background of each banner in Real Red, Night of Navy and Smoky Slate.  I then used the star framelits and the stenciled "America" on them.  I actually used versa mark and embossed on the Real Red and NIght of Navy stars in white and Smoky Slate.  

Thanks so much for looking at my project.  I will be sharing more patriotic projects as the summer comes.  Did you see all the other patriotic themed projects over at SSI?  

May Layout Sketch

We have a fabulous layout sketch for you for the month of May.  Check it out!

I decided to use up some of the retiring All Abloom DSP paper stack along with some of the great retiring in colors.  Here is my layout:

I finally picked up the Little Letter Framelits so now I have a way to make any title I want in any color.  I just love those!  I love this silly picture of my daughter and was so excited to make a layout for it.  Thank for looking!  Don't forget to upload your layout over at SSI!    

It's So Hard to Say Goodbye #3

Today I am back with another card featuring some retiring products.  This card features a lot of retiring products; stamps, card stock, accessories, inks and a punch.  So sad.  But let's enjoy them while they are still here:

I used two retiring stamps, the Post Card background and the Postage Due set.  I decided to put them together with the retiring in colors.  I added the in color sequins as well.  Thanks for looking!  How about those other retiring products projects from the gals at SSI?  

Spring Has Sprung Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the SSI Spring Has Sprung Blog Hop.  I love spring, especially after this long and cold winter here on the East Coast.  I love the leaves on the trees and the flowers blooming and the scent of a freshly mowed lawn.  We all have great projects inspired by this wonderfully lovely season.  As you hop along, please be sure to comment and show some love on every blog! We are always excited to hear from our followers! You should have just left stop number 1 on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop - Melissa at Stamp Doc. If so, you are in the right spot. If a link doesn't work or you get off track, you will find the full blog hop lineup below.    

Today I have several projects featuring the Painted Blooms DSP.  This paper just screams spring with the pretty colors and flowers, especially the tulips.  First up is a little gift tag and mini purse in Rose Red.  I love the pop of the Wild Wasabi baker's twine.    

Next up is a Happy Spring card I made along with a wreath I made for a friend using the Rosette Die (so sad it's retiring, it's my home decor go to).  I also used the Spiral Rose Die, which I hadn't used in a long time, I forgot how easy it was!

Finally I have a Project Life Layout with pictures from the Mother's Day Tea I did with my mother and grandmother.  It was so nice.

Here is a close up of each page.  I made my own Project Life Cards from a few different stamp sets (From My Heart and Sweet Laughter)

Thanks so much for looking at my spring projects.  Next let's hop over to Cynthia at Ink-a-doodle Creations and check out what she has for us!  

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Melissa at Stamp Doc
2. Jennifer G. at Jenny G Paper Crafts
3. Cynthia at Ink-A-Doodle Creations
4. Jennifer C. at Happy 2 Scrap 4 Life
5. Bree at Craft-Somnia Momma
6. Kim at Stamping with Kim
7. Donna at Organized Chaos
8. Heidi at Stuck on Stampin'

Hello Life Decor Kit

Today I have a special home decor kit that is in this years Occasion's catalog.  Well it is also going to be in the new annual catalog coming out in June.  So I knew I had to get it and show it off.  Here it is:

Here are some close ups:

I pretty much followed the kit exactly but you can totally personalize it.  I really love the stamp set too!  Thanks for looking!  Did you see the other kit creations over at SSI?