Sunday, June 23, 2013

Gorgeous Gingham Garden!


This bright and cheery little card uses the new Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape, new Honeycomb Embossing Folder, new Hexagon punch, new Candy Dots, and new Six-Sided Sampler stamp set.  (Try saying that 3 times fast!)  I love the color combination of Daffodil Delight and Melon Mambo.  And, the Honeycomb Embossing Folder and the Hexagon punch are very trendy right now.  Plus, you can get the stamp set and the coordinating Hexagon punch as a bundle and save 15%!  How great is that? 
Wood Mount Bundle  Catalog #132725  $36.50
Clear Mount Bundle  Catalog #132724  $29.50

I cut the top edge of the Daffodil Delight card stock at an angle and then ran it through the Big Shot using the Honeycomb Embossing Folder.  I attached the Daffodil Delight to the bottom of the Whisper White card stock, then I simply applied the Gingham Garden Washi Tape to the Whisper White card stock starting with the Melon Mambo tape along the edge of the Daffodil Delight card stock.  Follow with the floral washi tape, then the Daffodil Delight washi tape.  The best part about washi tape is that you can lift it up and move it if you need to make a change -- I love it!

Here are the products I used for this card:
Stamps:
Six-Sided Sampler
Paper:
Melon Mambo
Whisper White
Daffodil Delight
Ink:
Daffodil Delight
Night of Navy
Accessories:
Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape
Candy Dots
Basic Rhinestones
Paper Piercer
Essentials Paper Piercing Pack (I use it as a guide to space the Candy Dots and Rhinestone evenly)
Honeycomb embossing folder
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Hexagon punch
 
I'll be back soon with some more creations.  Until then, have a great day!
 


Saturday, June 22, 2013

Hello, Dahlia (pardon the pun!)

Hello!  One of my favorite new stamp sets is Regarding Dahlias.  And, I am so happy that Bermuda Bay, a former In-Color, is now a part of our Stampin' Up! color palette.  Bermuda Bay and Crisp Cantaloupe are the perfect color combination that just says "Summer" to me. 


This card was quick and easy to make, and the new 3/8" Ruffled Stretch Trim is the perfect touch to highlight the stamped image.  The products I used to make this card are:

Stamps:
Regarding Dahlias
Paper:
Bermuda Bay
Crisp Cantaloupe
Whisper White
Ink:
Bermuda Bay
Crisp Cantaloupe
Accessories:
Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder
Bitty Butterfly punch
3/8” Ruffle Stretch Trim
Basic Pearls
Glue Dots
Tombow Multi-Purpose glue  (I like to use the Tombow Multi-Purpose Glue when I am using the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.  The liquid glue helps the Whisper White stamped card stock  adhere completely to the embossed Bermuda Bay card stock.)

Regarding Dahlias is available in Wood Mount (Catalog #130324, $19.95) and Clear Mount (Catalog #130327, $14.95). 

 
 
Have a great day, and come back soon for another project using all new products!

Friday, June 21, 2013

Welcome Summer!

Hello, and Happy Summer to you!  I recently had a stamping class that featured ALL new products from the 2013-2014 Stampin' Up! Catalog -- new colors, new stamps, and new accessories.  I thought it would be fun to share these cards with you over the next few days.

One of my favorite new products is the Magnetic Platform for the Big Shot.  It makes cutting with framelits and edgelits SO easy!  No more post-it notes to hold framelits and edgelits in place when you have this baby:

Magnetic Platform  Catalog #130658  $39.95
                      
Here is a card we made using the new Chalk Talk Stamp Set and the coordinating Chalk Talk Framelits:


Did you know you can purchase the Chalk Talk Stamp Set and Framelits as a Bundle and save 15%?  Yep....you sure can!  This is a great deal, and the stamp set is so versatile. 

Clear Mount Bundle  Catalog #132730  $37.25
Wood Mount Bundle  Catalog #132731  $43.25
I layered the Washi Tape on the Basic Black card stock, then layered the Chalk Talk images over the Washi Tape with Stampin' Dimensionals.  Here is a closer view:



I hope you enjoyed this card!  Here are the Stampin' Up! products I used to make this card:
Stamps:
Chalk Talk
Paper:
Baked Brown Sugar
Basic Black
Whisper White
Ink:
Baked Brown Sugar
StazOn Black
Accessories:
Epic Day This N That Designer Washi Tape
Chalk Talk Framelits
Stampin’ Dimensionals
 
You can order all of these products on my website http://nancyamato.stampinup.net.  Have a great day!


 

 

Sunday, June 16, 2013

RemARKable 25th Anniversary Blog Tour: Best of Brides & Babies!

Hello!  This month we will be featuring projects made with the Best of Brides & Babies stamp set. 

Best of Brides & Babies 
Catalog #133482
$14.95 Clear Mount Only
I have two samples to show you today.  I don't know about you, but I have lots of anniversary cards to send in June.  I guess I have friends and family who wanted to be June brides!  My first project is an anniversary card.  (I hope my sisters-in-law aren't peeking!  All 3 of them were June brides!)  I used Silver embossing powder to emboss the flowers and the Happy Anniversary sentiment. 


Stamps:
Best of Brides & Babies
Flower Shop
Paper:
Smoky Slate
Basic Gray
Whisper White
Ink:
VersaMark
Accessories:
Silver embossing powder
Chalk Talk framelits
Fancy Fan embossing folder
5/8" Organza Ribbon
Pansy Punch
Basic Pearls
Stampin' Dimensionals

My second project is a little baby shower favor using my new favorite In Color:  Strawberry Slush!  I just love this color, so be prepared to see lots of it!



This favor also features our new Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape.  I layered the Daffodil Delight gingham washi tape on first, then layered the floral washi tape on top of it.  So quick and easy -- I am in love with our washi tape!

Stamps:
Best of Brides & Babies
Paper:
Strawberry Slush
Whisper White
Ink:
Basic Black
Strawberry Slush
Daffodil Delight
Accessories:
Blender Pen
Simply Pressed Clay
Buttons & Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Molds
Strawberry Slush 3/8" Ruffled Stretch Trim
Glue Dots
Mini Milk Carton die
Chalk Talk framelits
Mini Clip from the office supply store

I hope you enjoyed these projects!  Now it's time to move onto the next stop of the blog tour and see what Missy Bollinger has created at www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191

 
Here is a list of everyone participating in the blog tour:
Nancy Amato http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com  YOU ARE HERE
Melissa Bolinger www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191
Jackie Bottomley jackiebottomley.blogspot.comSusan Carlsonhttp://stampinmomoffour.blogspot.com

Sunday, June 9, 2013

RemARKable Stamp of the Month Blog Tour: Mosaic Madness

Hello!  Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Tour!  Mosaic Madness is the stamp set for this month, and here is the card I made for you today:



Here are the supplies I used for this card:

Stamps:
Mosaic Madness
Remembering Your Birthday

Paper:
Island Indigo
Strawberry Slush
Whisper White
Quatrefancy Specialty Designer Series Paper

Ink:
Island Indigo
Strawberry Slush
Daffodil Delight

Accessories:
Basic Pearls
Stampin' Dimensionals
Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder
Mosaic Punch

I am s-l-o-w-l-y teaching myself how to use new apps for the iPad and iPhone.  (Yes -- I am a baby boomer and it takes me longer to learn than my Gen X and Gen Y friends!)  I have been noticing how on-trend the Mosaic Madness stamp set and punch is in local retail stores.  Plus, our new In-Colors are right on trend in this photo from a cataog.  The white mirrors look just like our Mosaic Punch, and the black mirror is the exact shape of our Window Frame Framelits.  The bedding ensemble reminds me of our new color, Smokey Slate, and Daffodil Delight.  Yep -- I can't go anywhere without seeing this trend!



Thanks for stopping by!  Now, it is time to visit Missy Bollinger and see her beautiful work! 

Melissa Bolinger www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191


www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191


Wednesday, June 5, 2013

My Digital Studio Downloads

Every week, Stampin' Up! releases new downloads for My Digital Studio.  Imagine -- new artwork every week to inspire your creativity!

Here are the downloads for this week:

Go Everywhere Framables  134695  $4.95
Download includes:
* 4-page décor designer template (8-1/2" x 11")
* 6-piece SVG stamp brush set
* 4 embellishments

Features:
* Digital exclusive
* Update your décor with these fun framables
* Use as-is or customize to match your colors or use them as overlays for your photos

Colors:
Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Gumball Green, Island Indigo, Midnight Muse, Pistachio Pudding, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, So Saffron, Soft Suede, Summer Starfruit, Tangerine Tango, Tempting Turquoise, Very Vanilla

Today And You Stamp Brush Set  133494  $9.95
 Download includes:
* 26-piece SVG stamp brush set
Inspired Elements Stamp Brush Set  134697  $9.95

Download includes:
* 68-piece SVG stamp brush set
Inspired Words Stamp Brush Set  134698  $5.95
 Download includes:
* 11-piece SVG stamp brush set
Muted Notes Kit  133495  $6.95
Download includes:
• 12 Designer Series Papers
• 12-piece overlay Stamp Brush

Features:
* Digital exclusive
* Achieve a completely different look on your projects with the recolored Neon Notes Designer Series Paper
* 12 color papers, 12 black and white overlay stamps

Colors:
Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Sage Shadow, Soft Suede, Summer Starfruit



And, remember -- select My Digital Studio content and print products are 25% off until June 15, 2013.  Don't miss out on this great sale!  Just visit my online store at http://nancyamato.stampinup.net and click Shop Now.

Have a wonderful day!

Monday, June 3, 2013

Grab Your Greetings!


From now until June 30, 2013, you can get three fabulous greeting sets for 25% off!  What a great way to start the new 2013-2014 Stampin' Up! Catalog, right?  Here are the three greeting sets that are on special:  Sassy Salutations, Sweet Essentials, and Petite Pairs. 

Sassy Salutations
132070 Wood Mount 
Regular Price $23.95   Sale Price $17.96

126707 Clear Mount
Regular Price $17.95   Sale Price $13.46

Sweet Essentials
132085 Wood Mount
Regular Price $19.95  Sale Price $14.96

126457 Clear Mount
Regular Price $14.95  Sale Price $11.91


Petite Pairs
128706 Wood Mount
Regular Price $28.95  Sale Price $21.71

122497 Clear Mount
Regular Price $20.95   Sale Price $15.71
I just love these sets, and I bet you will, too!  You can order these sets 24/7 on my website http://nancyamato.stampinup.net