RemARKable Stampers Blog Tour: Best of Snow

Hello from the snowy mid-Atlantic!  It is flurrying here again, so our blog tour featuring the "Best of Snow" stamp set is perfect timing!

Best of Snow
#134387  $14.95

I just love all of the images in this set and I had fun creating these projects!  My first card is for my hubby for Christmas:

I think this little hedgehog and snowman are adorable, don't you?  I colored them with Stampin' Write Markers and Blender Pens then added a little Dazzling Diamonds to make the snow sparkle.  The greeting is from the Christmas Messages stamp set (#131790 $28.95 Wood Mount or #131793 $20.95 Clear Mount).

My second card features the brand-new stamp that comes with this set:  the "Let It Snow" stamp.

I stamped the snowflake in Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, and Crumb Cake ink onto a piece of Very Vanilla then sponged the edges to give it a vintage look.  I stamped the "Let It Snow" stamp in Always Artichoke onto Very Vanilla then punched it out with the new Bracket Label Punch (#132153, $15.95).  A little sponging and pearls give it the perfect vintage look!

My final project is a gift tag.  I used the image of Frosty (one of my all-time favorites from years ago!) and the "To:  From:" stamp from the Tags 4 You stamp set.  I stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink on Whisper White then cut with the Deco Labels Framelits.  I added a larger layer cut from Cherry Cobbler, then another larger layer cut from our Season of Style Designer Series Paper.  I wrapped some Season of Style Designer Washi Tape around the sides of our Kraft Gift Box, then added some of our Cherry Cobbler 3/4" Chevron Ribbon to complete the look.  Easy-peasy gift wrapping for this busy time of year!

I hope you enjoyed these projects and now it is time to see what Melissa Bolinger has created    http://www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191

http://www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191

Stay warm!

RemARKable Stampers Best of 25 Years Blog Tour: Best of Greetings

Hello!  It has been a fun and exciting week at the Stampin' Up! Convention in Salt Lake City, and now it is time for a fabulous blog tour featuring the Best of Greetings stamp set.

Best of Greetings  Catalog #133485  $14.95

This is one of my favorite stamp sets because it is so very versatile.  It is one of my "go-to" stamp sets for so many projects.  Here is my first project for you today:

I made several of these as swaps for the Stampin' Up! Convention.  I inked one of our clear blocks with Coastal Cabana ink and stamped it on a layer of Whisper White.  The coral stamps were inked with Calypso Coral ink and the seahorses were inked with Baked Brown Sugar ink.  The Calypso Coral Baker's Twine adds a nice touch to this card, don't you think?

Here is another sample for you:

This is one of the cards we made at my Summer Fun stamping class.  I just love this "sunburst" technique.  The "love you" stamp is just perfect for this bright, cheery card! 

Here is another card from my Summer Fun class:

This card showcases one of my new favorite colors, Bermuda Bay.  Bermuda Bay was an In Color a few years back, and I am so glad it has been added to our color palette.  I think it is perfect for this card featuring seashells from the By The Seashore stamp set. 

My last card gives you a little sneak peek at a new product that will be featured in the new Holiday Mini Catalog that goes live on August 1, 2013.  (Hint, hint.....a new embossing folder!) 

The flowers were stamped in Early Espresso ink on Crumb Cake card stock and then punched out with the Perfect Pansy punch.  I layered two flowers together as an embellishment for the front of the card and added a Basic Pearl in the center. 

Well, now it's time to see what Melissa Bolinger has in store for you.  Just click on the icon below or this link   www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191

www.stampinup.net/blog/2089191

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. 

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

Tamra Davis www.thecardladies.com
Sherri Eddleblute - http://www.sweetestdesigns.blogspot.com/
Lynn Embrey - http://www.possibilitiestamperstudio.com/
Kathy Hamrick - http://www.countryroads.typepad.com/

Crystal Kondo www.card-ed.comDeb Lehighhttp://thestampinhut.typepad.com/
Anne Matasci -www.MauiStamper.wordpress.comRobin Merrimanhttp://www.trinitydesignstudio.blogspot.comMaria Pane http://www.stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.comAndi Potler - http://www.absolutekreations.comMichele Reynolds - http://www.inspirationink.typepad.comSharon Tisdale - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/coveredbridgesstamper/blog
Janet Wakelandhttp://wp.me/pHIQD-4P4

RemARKable Best of 25 Years Blog Tour: Best of Butterflies

Welcome!  This month's stamp set is Best of Butterflies (#133345, $14.95). 

When I think of butterflies, I cannot help but think of them flying from flower to flower in my garden.  So, both of my cards feature curved wings on the butterflies. 

My first card features some "sneak peek" items from the new 2013-2014 Catalog, too!  I stamped each butterfly in the new 2013-2015 In Colors:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Baked Brown Sugar, Strawberry Slush, and Coastal Cabana. 

This image coordinates with our Elegant Butterfly punch, so it was easy-peasy to cut them out.  I used a bone folder to give the wings a slight curve, then attached the butterflies onto the embossed Whisper White card stock with a Stampin' Dimensional.  And, yes -- that is a brand new embossing folder you see!  It is called Modern Mosaic, and it has a coordinating stamp set and punch in the new catalog -- woohoo!  Here is a closer look:

The base of this card is also a brand new color:  Smoky Slate.  It is such a great neutral and I LOVE IT!  Be prepared to see lots of fun projects using this great new color.

I also used a brand new Hostess stamp set called Banner Greetings.  So, a fun card using the Best of Butterflies stamp set AND some sneak peeks all in one! 

My second project was inspired by the Monarch Butterfly stamp. 

I stamped this image with Stazon Black ink on Whisper White card stock, then I colored it in using the Tangerine Tango Stampin' Write Marker. I used my Paper Snips to cut out the butterfly (I just cut off the antennae), then I gave the wings a little lift with the bone folder. I stamped the butterfly a second time onto a square of Whisper White card stock and colored it again with the Tangerine Tango marker. I used a tiny bit of the Liquid Tombow glue along the body of the butterfly to attach the cut out butterfly on top of the second butterfly.  Here is a closer look:

I hope you enjoyed seeing my cards as much as I enjoyed making them for you today!  And now it is time to visit Linda Bartolucci and see what she created this month -- I bet is is beautiful!  Just click on this link:  www.inkstampandscrap.com or on the icon below.

RemARKable Best of 25th Anniversary Blog Tour: Best of Flowers

Hello, and welcome to the Best of Flowers blog tour!  Spring is in full-bloom here in Baltimore, and this stamp set is perfect for Spring-themed cards.  Here are the cards I have for you this month: 

My first card was inspired by Mojo Monday Sketch 287.  When I cannot get my "mojo" going to create a card, this blog helps kick it into gear! 



MOJO287 



Detail of flower and layers.  The 1 1/4" Circle Punch is perfect
for punching out the flower. 



Inside of card



 

This card features some Patio Party Designer Series Paper and Midnight Muse, Summer Starfruit, and Whisper White card stock.  I stamped the daisy image from the Best of Flowers stamp set in Midnight Muse ink, then punched it out with the 1 1/4" Scallop Circle punch.   A Midnight Muse dahlia is the perfect touch for the center of the flower.  I used the Feel Goods and Sweet Essentials stamp sets for the greetings. 

 

My second card is easy-peasy, quick and easy!  I stamped the flowers in Calypso Coral, then re-stamped the image slightly to the right without re-inking the stamp.  This 2nd generation image gives a feeling of depth to the image.  I used the Sweet Essentials stamp set again for the greeting.  The Chevron embossing folder gives the Whisper White panel some great texture and detail and I used Stampin' Dimensionals to "pop" the stamped image off the front of the card.   



Calypso Coral and Island Indigo make a great combination.




I like to stamp the inside of the card to coordinate
with the front of the card

 

My next two cards have a "vintage" feel which I just love.  Lots of sponging with Crumb Cake ink gives them an aged look.  I stamped the flowers with Early Espresso ink, then used So Saffron, Wisteria Wonder, Wild Wasabi, and Pretty In Pink Stampin' Write Markers to color them.  I used the Fancy Fan embossing folder and the Designer Frames embossing folder to give texture to this card.  The Ovals Framelits are perfect for cutting the correct size oval, then I ran it through the Big Shot with the Designer Frame embossing folder.  The sentiments are from The Love & Sympathy stamp set. 

 

My final card uses the hydrangea image from the Best of Flowers stamp set.  I used a Blender Pen to color the flower with Wisteria Wonder ink, the leaves with Garden Green ink, and the butterflies with So Saffron ink.  The butterflies are from the Collage Curios stamp set.  The image is stamped on Very Vanilla card stock and cut out with the Window Frames framelit.  I used the Paper Piercer and the Festive Paper Piercing Pack to add some detail to the edges, then I sponged them with Crumb Cake ink.  I attached the stamped layer onto a larger framelit cut-out with Stampin' Dimensionals to give it some dimension.   

The Honeycomb Textured Impression Embossing Folder gives great
texture to the front of this card.

The inside sentiment is from the Word Play stamp set.

Detail of Vintage Brad, Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon, Victoria
Crochet Trim, and First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper





I hope you have enjoyed my cards!  Now, it is time to visit Linda's blog:  http://www.inkstampandscrap.com/



Busy Week!

Hello!  It has been a busy week, and I have lots of Stampin' Up! news to share.  First of all, be sure to stop by on Sunday, April 21, for another RemARKable Stampers Best of Blog Tour.  This month, we will be featuring projects using the Best of Flowers Stamp set:

Catalog # 133342, $14.95 Clear Mount

I cannot wait to see what everyone creates!  This set contains a brand new daisy image that I just love. 

Stampin' Up! also announced a new promotion that is very exciting.  Do you ever wish you had more money to spend on Stampin' Up! products?  Consider it done!

This promotion is for hostesses AND new demonstrators who join my team from April 15-May 30.  Hostesses who close parties with $350 in merchandise orders (before tax and shipping) earn an EXTRA $30 in Hostess Dollars.  That increases the Hostess Dollars to $80 -- WOW!  And, with our new Hostess Code, out-of-town relatives and friends can add their orders and you get the Hostess Benefits.  Just give your unique Hostess Code to family and friends and ask them to place their orders online through my website http://nancyamato.stampinup.net.  (The customer will enter the Hostess Code in a new field under the special offers section of the online order shopping bag.)  Family and friends can view the 2012-2013 Catalog and the Occasions Mini Catalog online, make their wish lists, then place their orders 24/7 from the comfort of their home.  Best of all, clearance rack items, digital print products and downloads can be added onto your order with a Hostess Code.

If you just gotta have it all, this is a great time to join my team!  You can get $155 worth of Stampin' Up! merchandise for only $99 -- that's $30 more merchandise if you join my team from now until May 30, 2013.  Join my team after April 24th and receive brand NEW 2013-2014 Catalogs in your Starter Kit.  You decide what Stampin' Up! merchandise you want in your kit, plus you get business supplies to help your business grow.  Contact me for more information.

This weekend was a VERY busy weekend.  I attended the Baltimore Regional at the Convention Center on Saturday (more photos later!), and my newest nephew was baptised on Sunday.  I am truly blessed!

   

Best of Love: RemARKable Stampers Best of 25 Years Blog Tour

Hello!  Welcome to the RemARKable Stampers Best of 25th Anniversary Blog Tour.  This month features the Best of Love stamp set (132987, $14.95).

 Now, this stamp set is not just for Valentine's Day!  Here are the projects I made:

Here are the supplies I used to make this card:

Stamps:
Best Of Love
Happy Hour
Paper:
Old Olive
Real Red
Sahara Sand
Whisper White
Ink:
Sahara Sand
Old Olive
Accessories:
Fancy Fan embossing folder
Extra-Large Oval Punch
Small Oval Punch
Decorative Label Punch
Real Red 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Stampin' Dimensionals

I decided to make my second card have a little Irish flair for St. Patrick's Day:

Do you see the 3 hearts I stamped to make the shamrock?  See, this set is not just for Valentine's Day!  lol  Here are the supplies I used for this card: 

Stamps:
Best of Love
Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:
Lucky Limeade
Whisper White
Ink:
Lucky Limeade
Accessories:
Word Window Punch
Modern Label Punch
Basic Pearls
Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots
Framed Tulips Embossing Folder
Whisper White 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Now, onto Linda's blog and her wonderful creations.  Please click on the icon below.

(Here is the link to Linda's blog, just in case the icon is wonky. http://www.inkstampandscrap.com/.   I did the linking myself this time, so I am keeping my fingers crossed! lol)

See you soon!

Another RemARKable Blog Tour coming tomorrow!

Hello!  Just a quick reminder that I am participating in the RemARKable Stampers blog tour tomorrow.  We will be featuring ideas using the Best of Birthdays stamp set.  I cannot wait to see what everyone has created with this cute set!  Be sure to stop by tomorrow and see what we have created -- there are 25 of us participating in the tour to celebrate Stampin' Up!'s 25th Anniversary.  See you tomorrow!