More Stampin' Up! sneak peeks - Delicate Doilies and dots

I'm having fun with new sneak peek stamps that wll be available in the July 1 Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog.  Here a quick card using Delicate Doilies.  Scroll down to see another version with a bit more bling.  Also, take a look at the new In Colors in a post from earlier today.

This new set will be available in the new 2011-2011 Stampin' Up! Idea Book and catalog available July 1.

I used:

Stamps:  Delicate Doilies
Papers:  Crumb Cake, Neutrals Pattern Designer Series Paper Stack (love these 40-sheet, 12 X 12 paper stacks)
Ink:  Soft Suede
Accessories:  Crumb Cake Seam Binding

This is a stepped up version with just a little bling added.  So little adds a lot, in my opinion.  Looks better in real life.

For this stepped-up version I used:

Stamps:  Delicate Doilies
Papers:  Crumb Cake, Neutrals Pattern Designer Series Paper Stack (love this 40-sheet, 12 X 12 paper stacks)
Ink:  Soft Suede
Accessories:  Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Basic Pearls

Here are the two versions together.  I think either make an outstanding card.  Which is your favorite?

Earn a free catalog with a US$50.00 order placed on my Shopping Site.  My new 2011-2012 Idea Books and Catalogs are on order.  Want a free catalog?  Place an order for $50 or more on my Stampin' Up! shopping site between now and June 24 and I will send you a free ($9.95 value) Stampin' Up! catalog on July 1.  Sorry, this offer good for U.S. addresses only.  You'll want to take a look at the last-chance lists to grab your favorites before they are gone.  The Accessories list has lots of ribbons--including 5/8" grosgrain ribbons, which I use on everything!  The Accessories list is updated daily, so be sure to check it before you place your order.

You can access the Last-Chance Lists Here. 
Lists included:
Last-chance Wood-Mount Stamps
Last-chance Clear-Mount Stamps
Last-chance stamps .pdf list
Last-chance Accessories
Last-chance Definitely Decorative
Last-chance Definitely Decorative .pdf list
Well, off to play with more of the sneak peek items available July 1.

Hope you enjoyed this sneak peek.

 Donna Ross

Donna Ross, Sr. Supervisor

Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

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Pink Bow Birthday

I seem to be on a roll with Pals Paper Arts Challenges.  This week's theme caught my eye, again. The challenge was to use brads.   I love brads and I tend to get carried away when I get the chance to use them.

I made two versions of the card for my entry.  Here they are together.  The first card used rhinestone brads and plain brads in different colors.  After I studied it a while, I redid the card with one more layer  and using brads all the same color.  Which do you think I entered in the Pals Paper Arts Challenge, PPA95, this week?

Here's a closer look at each of the cards.The first version...

And the second version.

This is the one I entered.  It seemed to need the extra layer, and it wasn't quiet as jarring as the sample that used multiple kinds of brads.  I also sponged the edges of the Decorative Label with Soft Suede to give it dimension

Here's the card recipe:

Stamps:  Well Scripted
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede
Paper:  Pink Pirouette, Botanical Gazette, Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack (Love these stacks!)
Accessories:  1-1/4" Pretty in Pink Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Brads - Pretty in Pink and Rose Red from the Subtles collection, Dimentionals, Spong, Pink Rhinestone brad from the Circle Fire collection, Glue dots, Beautiful wings embosslit die, Big Shot die cut machine, and Decorative Label Punch.


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Favorite Projects

At the beginnig of a new year, I like to look back over the past couple of years to see how stamping has changed..., and to take a look at a few favorite projects.  Many of these designer papers are retired, but most of the stamp sets used are still current.  I love "casing" my own card and using them with current designer papers.  Thanks to all the great stampers who share their inspirational ideas! Which project is your favorite?

Project 1



Project 2



Project 3

Project 4



 

Project 5

Project 6

Project 7 - Image piece is from My Digital Studio

Project 8

Project 9

Project 10

Project 11

 

Project 12

Don't be shy.  I love to hear comments about which project caught your attention and why.

Note:  Monday, January 3 - Final Day to place orders from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini catalog.

I ordered several of the Candy Countdown Calendar Kits - (120926-$19.95). I made one kit as a hanging Advent Calendar.  I used another set as gift card holders for the holidays.  They were the perfect size, and decorated easily.  

Each kit includes 25 boxes.   The boxes are Real Red, and are just the right size for Valentine's Day treats or to hold a gift card.  I can't wait to make up some samples -- but don't wait to order; Jan 3 is the last day these will be available!