August Layout Sketch

We have a great Project Life inspired layout for you for this month's layout sketch.  Check it out:

I knew exactly what pictures I wanted to use for this layout.  But I had to do some flipping and flopping.  Here is my layout:

I struggled with taking a good picture.  The pocket pages make a pretty good glare and unfortunately, this was the best I could do.  I took my daughter for a mommy and me date to have tea with Cinderella.  It was such a cute little afternoon.  Jessica was dressed in a cute Cinderella outfit.  Here are some close ups:

Here is a little banner I made using banner triple punch and some fun accessories.  

This stamp is a promotional stamp for demonstrators to use for the Paper Pumpkin program.  I knew it would be perfect for this page.  I embossed the sentiment in silver and added some sliver glitter for some extra magic.

I love this picture!  When we were leaving, inspiration struck and I told Jessica to go back up the steps and she knew exactly what I wanted her to do.  I love that we are two peas in a pod!

We have a bonus sketch as well, a traditional layout for you if you like.  Check it out:

I decided to make a card based on the layout.  

I absolutely love this new bundle from the new Holiday Catalog.  Creating your very own snow globes is just so much fun.  I thought this would be a fun birthday card for a little girl.  I water-colored the ballerina with an aqua painter.  I stamped some vellum in Blushing Bride and then embossed it with some iridescent ice.  The base of the snow globe is also embossed in silver.  See that gorgeous blushing bride glitter ribbon?  It is just the white glitter ribbon from the Holiday Catalog.  I flipped it over an colored it with a Blushing Bride Stmapin' Write Marker.  So pretty and so easy!  

  

Thanks so much for checking out my projects.  Did you get a chance to see the other pages over at SSI?  How about you upload your page and take part in our challenge?

Bundles are BEST!

I love that Stampin' Up! has fabulous coordinating products that make creating awesome projects so easy to do.  And to get them at a discount is even better, all bundles are offered 15% off both products.  They bundles stamps with framelits or punches and there are even some fabulous Project Life bundles where you get the card pack, accessory pack and matching stamp set.  So today at SSI we are hopping around, checking out our favorite bundles in the Annual Catalog. 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 5 on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop - Bree at Craft-Somnia Momma. 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.

I thought I would highlight one of the most inexpensive bundles today; the Petite Petals stamp and punch is just $21.25 for the clear mount stamp set and $24.50 for the wood mount stamp set.  I have two projects to share for you today.  First let's check out the bundle.

These little flowers are super cute and can be used in so many ways.  My first creation is a quick card I made using the stamp and punch in conjunction with the In Color Blossom Accents.  What a perfect match!   This zebra themed card will most likely go to my daughter and that little punch of Watermelon Wonder is just the right amount of color.  

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Up next I decided to use six flowers to create a rainbow of sorts.  Stamping and punching these flowers was so easy.  The fun patterns come from a photopolymer set which means it was also easy to stamp those as well.      

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Thanks so much for hopping to my stop!  Up next is Kim over at Stamping with Kim.  I can't wait to see what she has for us!  

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Diana at Stampin Fun with Diana
2. Jennifer at Happy 2 Scrap 4 Life
3. Cynthia at Ink-A-Doodle Creations
4. Leanne at Literally My Joy
5. Bree at Craft-Somnia Momma
6. Jenny at Jenny G Paper Crafts
7. Kim at Stamping with Kim
8. Heidi at Stuck on Stampin'

Sparkle and Shine

I just love to create projects that are extra special.  And what could be more special than sparkle and shine?  From glimmer paper, to sequins, to foil sheets; Stampin' Up! has you covered for all things glitzy and glamorous!  Here is a special project I made for my upline since she is awesome and let me be her shadow at Convention!  

Love this paper, right?  The Typeset DSP is so fun and it was exactly what I had in mind.  Here is a close up of the tote bag which was filled with chocolate!

And here is a close up of the card:

This was very simple, because you don't need too much when you have gold foil and vellum.  But of course I did have to make it a little complicated by making it a flip card.  I just love flip card though!  They are so easy!  And how awesome does that Gold Foil look embossed with the Boho Chic embossing folder?  Check out more sparkle and shine projects from the fabulous gals over at SSI!  

Here is a supply list for these projects: 

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Thanks for looking!  For more sparkle and shine, check out the other projects over at SSI!

Feminine Friday - Groovy Love

Happy Friday!  I have a feminine card for you today.  It has pink, hearts and sparkle on it.  You can't get much more feminine than that.  I wanted to bring out a stamp set that hasn't seen ink in awhile and I grabbed Groovy Love and made this:  

The design for this card was in my head and it didn't take long to create it at all.  One of the many reasons I love Stampin' Up products, they all work so well together!  Here is a complete supply list:

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Thanks so much for looking.  Did you see all the other Feminine Friday creations over at SSI?  

CASE-ing the Annual Catalog

Stampin' Up! puts out some great catalogs.  They are just showing their products, they are showing great samples on how to use the fabulous products.  Today at SSI we are CASEing (Copy And Share Everything) samples from the Annual Catalog. I drew my inspiration from a card on page 46.  Here is a picture of it:

Instead of Pictogram Punches I decided to use a hostess set that I got awhile ago but still hadn't seen some ink.  Here is my card:

I love how by changing the stamp set and color scheme, I was able to create a completely different card.  I stamped the flower from the stamp set in a lighter shade of pink under the sentiment.  I also added some Dazzling Details to the butterfly that I fussy cut.   Be sure to check out the other CASE'd creations over at SSI.  Here is a supply list:

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August Technique Tuesday - Layered Heat Embossing

Today we have a cool new technique for you at SSI.  It uses one of my favorite techniques, heat embossing but with a twist!  You do it multiple times.  So fun, right?  Here is my card I created:

I used the Wondrous Wreath stamp set with Gold, Silver and Cherry Cobbler embossing powder.  Here is a close up of the embossed section.  

This was really a quick card to make.  I didn't think I needed to add to much because the embossed wreath was so pretty!  And it is never too early to start making Christmas Cards!  Thanks for looking.  Did you get a chance to check out the other creations using this technique over at SSI?

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August Color Challenge

Can you believe it's August already?  The summer is surely flying by!  I have had a lot of wonderful opportunities; from concerts, to convention along with spending my days with the cutest little kids in the world.  Anyways, we have a great color challenge for you, bright and fun for a summer project!  Check it out:

The moment I saw these colors, I knew exactly what stamp I wanted to use and how I wanted my card to look.  I even made a single layer card, if you can believe that?  Here it is:

So easy!  This took 5 minutes to plan, stamp and glue.  I am loving the thick baker's twine and I love using it like this, adding some extra pop of color.  Here is a supply list:

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The two shades of Elegant Eggplant and Cucumber Crush come from stamping twice before reinking.  So easy to add a little extra color and make those stamp pads last!  Also the banner shape is cut using the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits.  There are so many goodies in that set!  

Are you inspired yet?  If not be sure to check out the other creations from the wonderful designers over at SSI.  And then create your own project and upload it!