Nurture Nature with the Creation Station Blog Hop

Welcome back this month with the Creation Station Design Blog Hop! I was beyond thrilled to join this group of talented women that inspires me! We plan to inspire you each month with Stampin' UP! creative top of the line projects with a theme from all around the globe! We hope that you hop thru each blog and leave comments as we all love to hear praise about our creations!

This month our theme was Nurture Nature or Flowers to Showers. 
Well.....a cactus count as nature, right? I was at my friend Monika's Stamp, Scrap and Create Retreat last weekend and one of the lady there had the Birthday Fiesta Photopolymer Bundle which I have been on the fence about getting myself. I mean I bought the bright and fun Festive Birthday Designer Series Paper so what is the hold up?

I love a good shaker card but making them is time consuming. This was super easy to create with the Fringe Scissors, cardstock and the Clear Envelopes. I just slide a piece of Whisper White in one half of the envelope, added the cut pieces of cardstock and folded the envelope in half. I secured it with washi tape and use my bone folder to make the folded edge crisp. I stamped the cactus in Emerald Envy on Emerald Envy cardstock. The greeting comes from Sunshine Sayings Stamp Set.

Why not make a matching gift box too? This is a 3.25 x 3.25 x 2.5 size box made with the Gift Box Punch Board. I have a whole spool of this Melon Mambo 1/8" Stitched Ribbon and it is stiff enough to make a large bow with it. 

Thanks for stopping by my post for the Creations Station Blog Hop!

Inspire. Create. Share. That's what I love to do.

Cindy

You saw Dena's awesome project before me and now move on to 
Denita's incredible project by clicking on the next button below! 

Dena Rekow

Denita Wright

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Birthday Bonanza with the Creation Station Blog Hop

 Welcome back this month with the Creation Station Design Blog Hop! I was beyond thrilled to join this group of talented women that inspires me! We plan to inspire you each month with Stampin' UP! creative top of the line projects with a theme from all around the globe! We hope that you hop thru each blog and leave comments as we all love to hear praise about our creations!

This month our theme was "It's a Birthday Bonanza!" It was the perfect excuse to try some new stamp sets from the Occasions Catalog and Sale-a-bration! 

Thanks for stopping by my post for the Creations Station Blog Hop!

Inspire. Create. Share. That's what I love to do.

Cindy

You saw Julie's awesome project before me and now move on to 
Holly's incredible project by clicking on the next button below! 

Elizabeth Prize

Denita Wright

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Introducing the Crafty Carrot Collective...

Welcome all to our special introduction of The Crafty Carrot Collective! A selection of current Stampin' UP! Artisans from all over the world got together to form this interactive rewards program where you can learn and participate with us each month! We are kicking off in January 2017! No better way to start the new year, right? So why wait? Start now by following us on the links below.

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Here is my project for today....

Everyone needs some thank you cards for all those generous holiday gifts you will be receiving but do you get them out after the new year? I definitely do that so I came up with some simple thank you cards that you can mass produce very easily now! And in keeping with the new year theme, I used the It's a Celebration Stamp Set with its firework images.

One of my favorites things to do is mix and mingle stamp sets!

I used 5 stamp sets on my cards.

It's a Celebration Stamp Set

Places You'll Go Photopolymer Stamp Set

Scenic Sayings Stamp Set

Confetti Celebration Stamp Set

Labeler Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Inspire. Create. Share. That's what I love to do.

Cindy

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Fancy Friday Blog Hop - Christmas Inspiration

Welcome back to the Fancy Friday Blog Hop!

My fancy friends and I are back with some NEW fancy friends too! We loved working with each other so much that we decided to continue on with an all new blog hop to inspire you in fun new ways! These are a group of past and current Stampin' UP! Artisans that have become fast friends thru the Artisan journey. Glad to have you here!

 Each month on the last Friday, we will bring to you new challenges of all kinds (color, sketch, stamp focus, etc)! This month we are having fun with the upcoming holiday season! Are you ready? How about a little collection of Christmas decorating? I have decorating for the holiday on the brain so I came up this collection with some Pinterest pins I had on a board of mine.

I reached for a Hostess Stamp Set called Time of Year in the Stampin' UP! Annual Catalog. I paired it with the Warmth and Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack in that green plaid pattern, the Cable Knit Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder and the Cherry Cobbler 3/8" Silky Taffeta Ribbon Combo Pack. The Pretty Pines Thinlits Dies has to be my favorite item from the Holiday Catalog and I used them here in Garden Green and Pear Pizzazz to make my pine swag. The MERRY is done in the Labeler Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp Set with Archival Basic Black. I like hoe it plays on the book titles in the inspiration photo. The background holly stamp from the same Hostess stamp set is done with Versamark Ink on Crumb Cake base. Notice the size of the card? It is a little larger than a normal 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card. It is 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" and I love it! Gives me a little more writing room on the inside!

Thanks for stopping by my post for the Fancy Friday blog hop!

Inspire. Create. Share. That's what I love to do.

Cindy
Now move on to my awesome friend Jennifer's GORGEOUS card by clicking on the next button below! 

Stampin' UP! Artisan Blog Hop - Stitched Shapes Framelits

 
Welcome to the 2015-2016 Stampin' UP Artisan Design Team Blog Hop! 

We have an extra special blog hop for you today! We are introducing you some AMAZING samples with Stampin' Up's newest product called Stitched Shapes Framelits. Be sure to get Google Translate so that you can read in your language all about how they created their projects too. Please keep hoppin' thru them all....you do not want to miss any single one of these amazing samples! 

Have you been thinking about your holiday cards yet? I have! Our new Stitched Shapes Framelits and complementary stamp sets can help you create great cards that are handmade with love. Don’t wait because these stamps sets are 25% off only until November 30.The dies will be available for purchase after November 30, but the stamp set discount ends. Get them now! If you live in the US, just click on the photo above to go order from me! I would love to be your Stampin' UP! demonstrator!
 

I used the Christmas Pines Stamp Set on this card that is on sale now. I love how the Stitched Shapes Framelits add just a little something to the oval layer. Check out that watercoloring! I used Emerald Envy and my Aqua Painter on Shimmery White Paper. Then stamp off the flurry and snowflake stamp images with same ink color. This larger oval is plenty big for the large greeting stamp image and a few more from the same stamp set.

For this card, I used Baby Bear Stamp Set on sale. Such a cute fuzzy bear! He was stamped all with Crumb Cake Classic Ink. I love using the Layering Squares Framelits Dies with the Stitched Shapes Framelits for a framed layered look. This is using the 2 7/8" Square and the 2 5/8" Stitched Shape. The stitching on the dies also goes well with the stitching pattern in this Warmth and Cheer Designer Series Paper Stack.

The smallest stitched circle, oval and square in this set are perfect for little tags like this one on my box. Again, that stitching just adds so much! One of my favorite things to do is mix two stamp sets for one greeting. Here is the BEARY from Baby Bear Stamp Set and HOLIDAY from the Thoughtful Banners Stamp Set.

Let us make one more box with another pattern of the 6" x 6" Warmth and Cheer DSP Stack. Both boxes were made with the Gift Box Punch Board! Love that tool!

Completed trio for gift giving this holiday season!

This blog hop gave you 40+ total samples using the Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies and all those wonderful stamp sets on sale now! 

We thank you for all the wonderful comments and support! All of us on the Artisan Design Team have loved being a part of this special launch! Let us know what stamp set you are planning to buy or have bought.

Thanks for stopping by here today! Remember that usually every other Thursday, all 20 of us from all over the world will post on our blogs an inspiring project for you! Our next blog hop is next Thursday!

Inspire. Create. Share. That's what I love to do.

Cindy

Now on to one of my dearest friends.....Connie Collins! She is one of a kind!

Stampin' UP! Artisan Blog Hop - Here's to Cheers Gift Card Envelope

Welcome BACK to the 2015-2016 Stampin' UP Artisan Design Team Blog Hop! 
I am so blessed that I get to create and inspire with these amazing Stampin' UP products and share with you all here for another wonderful year! Remember that every other Thursday, all 20 of us from all over the world will post on our blogs an inspiring project for you! Be sure to get Google Translate so that you can read in your language all about how they created their projects too. Please keep hoppin' thru them all....you do not want to miss anyone of these amazing ladies!


This week is an "open to create" week but to stay within the parameters of goodies from our Artisan box. I choose to use the Here's To Cheer Bundle with Here's to Cheers Stamp Set and the Cheerful Tags Framelit Dies. Rather simple this week!

Use the Gift Card Envelope and Trims Thinlits Dies to create the gift card envelope base in Smoky Slate Cardstock. Add a belly band with the Petals and Paisleys Specialty Designer Series Paper to keep it closed. Take one of the tag pieces and cut off the circle/hole part. Stamp on it. Slide your 3/8" Ribbon Trio in Mint Macaroon thru the piece and around the gift card holder. Add a flowly piece of Gold Sequin Trim in between and tie a bow. Call it done!!!
I love this stamp image in particular because it is just not for Christmas but for a birthday or a celebration in any form. CELEBRATE!

Thanks for stopping by here and if you leave a comment then thanks for truly making my day!

Inspire. Create. Share. That's what I love to do.

Cindy

Now on to one of my dearest friends.....Connie Collins! She is one of a kind!

Fancy Friday - Sunshine Sayings Bundle

Welcome back to the Fancy Friday Blog Hop!

My fancy friends and I are creating together again! These are a group of past and current Artisans that have become fast friends thru the Artisan journey.  Each month on the last Friday, we will bring to you new challenges of all kinds (color,sketch, stamp focus, etc)! 

 This month we were to pick a bundle from the Stampin' UP Annual Catalog to showcase! Did you know there are over 15 new bundles in there? I picked the Sunshine Sayings bundle from page 97. It includes the Sunshine Sayings Stamp Set and the Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies. Immediately, this bundle caught my eye when I took my first look at the catalog back in June. 

I mixed it with the Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper (which is becoming a favorite DSP for me) and the color combo of Old Olive, Bermuda Bay and Calypso Coral.

With one piece of the 6 x 6 DSP, I was able to make a card and matching gift tag. The photo below shows the how you cut the 6 x 6 to achieve this. You probably could use many of the patterns from this stack in the same card layout. Maybe use the different words and greetings from the stamp set with different patterns of the paper and you have a card or club class. Everyone needs a matching card and gift tag to have on hand!

Here is the tag. Simple and easy to create. Just turn the paper over to reveal the pattern side. This will look great hanging from a kraft gift bag or our Petite Cafe Gift Bags.

Thanks for stopping by my post for the Fancy Friday blog hop!

Inspire. Create. Share. That's what I love to do.

Cindy
You saw Joyce Fowler's bundle project before me and now move on to 

Krista Frattin's bundle project by clicking on the next button below! 

Tip Top Taupe Onstage Display Samples by ME

SAMPLES FEATURING 2015-2017 IN-COLOR TIP TOP TAUPE

 Here are some display samples that I was asked to make for the Onstage Live event in Salt Lake City. I was tasked with using the 2015-2017 In-Colors and create 4 projects of each color thru cards, scrapbook pages and 3D items. Today I will share my Tip Top Taupe projects.

Mini flowers stamp image from the NEW Love and Affection Stamp set.

Washi Tape from the NEW Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape.

Greeting is from the Me = Grateful Stamp set.

Easel Frame and Greeting stamp image from the NEW Painter's Palette Stamp set.

Showing also the Thick Baker's Twine in a NEW Melon Mambo color.

Flower stamp image from the NEW Love and Affection Stamp set.

Ribbon is the NEW Mint Macaron 5/8" Mini Striped Ribbon.

Greeting is from Balloon Celebration Stamp set. 

Paint swipes and greeting stamp image from the NEW Painter's Palette Stamp set.

Ribbon is the NEW Watermelon Wonder 5/8" Mini Striped Ribbon.

Remember that all of these NEW products will be available when the NEW Stampin' UP Catalog goes live on June 1st, 2016!  So mark down a wish list for the products you see here now and be ready for that date!

Thanks for stopping by here! Hope this inspires you!

Inspire. Create. Share. That's what I love to do.

Cindy