Melon Mambo Madness

Ok, so I might have gone a little overboard with the Melon Mambo......  But, it was my friend's birthday and I know she loves pink!

This is what I came up with from this week's Inspiration Challenge over at Stampin' Celebration.  First, I finally got some more time to play with the new Petal Cone Die (item #121810) for the Big Shot.  Soooo much fun!  I filled it with candy and cute shredded pink paper.

I stamped the cardstock with my Circle Circus Stamp Set - such a fun, versatile set!  Next, I wanted to make a matching birthday card.

Like I said, a little overkill on the melon mambo.... and kinda crazy on the circles....  I just couldn't stop!  lol.  But, it's festive and fun - and hopefully she'll like it!  :)

Want to know where my inspiration came from?  Here is this week's photo from Stampin' Celebration:

There is just so much you can do with these inspiration photos!  So, grab your stash and join us over at Stampin' Celebration.  You have until next Wednesday to link your photo.  You might even be our next Guest Designer!  Make sure and check out the other Design Team projects while you're there!

I am sad that Sale-a-Bration is coming to a close!  I have one more order to submit tonight to get a few more freebies!  I hope you had a chance to take advantage of this awesome promotion!  If not - go to my online store to place your order and get a free Sale-a-Bration set for every $50 you spend!!  If you need any help, contact me!

Bookmark Bliss

I love making these little bookmarks!  They are so quick and fun to make.   This was one of our projects at a recent private workshop.  The hostess had quite a few 8th grade girls there so I tried to make it girly!  We used the Sale-a-Bration Stamp Set Bliss.  (My favorite Sale-a-Bration set - which you can only get through tomorrow!) 

Products Used:

Stamps:  Bliss

Ink:  Pretty in Pink, Early Espresso

Punches:  Oval (#119855) , Scalloped Oval (#119856)

Ribbon:  Early Espresso Grosgrain Ribbon

Other:  Big Shot, Two Tags Die

These are some bookmarks I made (30 of them total!) for the girls in a Bible Study I just completed.  I used a retired stamp set and Crumb Cake, Baha Breeze and Blushing Bride cardstock.  I think they turned out cute and hopefully the girls liked them!

Don't forget that tomorrow is the last day of Sale-a-Bration!  I'm kind of sad because it's such a great promotion!!  I mean, who doesn't love free stamp sets?!  But, never fear, I stocked up on some of the freebies and will offer you all a chance to win some blog candy every now and then!  ;)

To take advantage of the last, lingering moments of Sale-a-Bration, you can order 24/7 in my online store.  Or, feel free to contact me with questions, product recommendations, or to place your order.  Don't forget that you can earn a FREE Sale-a-Bration set (shown here) for each $50 order placed.

Hope you're all having a great week!  Thanks for stopping by!

DREAM Chipboard Coaster Sign

Happy Thursday!  Time for another inspiration challenge over at Stampin' Celebration.  This week's photos made me think "wedding card."  But, what I really wanted to make was a little chipboard sign for my scrap room... so I did!  Here it is:

Now I need a cute shelf like this to put it on!!  My room is painted a pretty green color so I think it will look nice against it.  I just got the Beautiful Wings Embosslits - love those little butterflies!  It's hard to see all of the little details in these photos but I'm happy with how this turned out!  It's always fun to make something other than a card or scrapbook page!

 

Here's the inspiration photo this week:

I really got good use out of my Big Shot with this project!!

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Sandy Speckles Stampin' Around Wheel (for one of the little flowers)

Ink:  Crumb Cake

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Elegant Soiree DSP

Punch:  XL Heart to Heart

Other:  Big Shot, Square Duos Die, Alphabet Simple Die, Floral Fusion Sizzlits Die, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Pearl Jewels, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz (on heart)

Make sure and check out the other Design Team's creations over at Stampin' Celebration.  We've been really happy with the participation - you ladies rock!!  Make sure and upload your sample by next Wednesday for your chance to be our next Guest Designer!!

Don't forget there is only ONE WEEK left of Sale-a-Bration!!  Take advantage of this promotion while you can!!  You'll receive a FREE Sale-a-Bration product for every $50 you spend in Stampin' Up! products and My Digital Studio Downloads.  Contact me to place your order or visit my online store and shop 24/7!!

Also during Sale-a-Bration, there is a fabulous deal on the Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Starter Kit!  Through March 31st, the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit (worth over $300 plus free shipping) will be 15% off!  

You'll also receive a BONUS product bundle worth $50!

You can choose either the Standard Starter Kit or the Traditional Starter Kit and save 15% (normally $175 - now $148.75)!!  Both kits are worth over $300 and ship for free!  What I love -- is that you can totally customize the Starter Kit to include the Stamp Sets, Ink Pads, Paper and Markers that YOU want!  Also, as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, you'll receive 30% off your first product order of $150 or more placed within your first 45 days plus earn hostess rewards on your order!!  To find out more information or to get started, visit my Stampin' Up! website here.  Contact me with any questions!!

Stampin' Celebration and Blog Candy Winner!

Whew..... it's been awhile since I've posted!!  Between two jam-packed weekends of baseball, 2 workshops plus some internet issues, I just couldn't seem to get this posted!!  So, without further adieu, here's my card to show you:

This is the card I made for this week's Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge based on this inspiration photo:

Supplies Used:
Paper:  Naturals White, Certainly Celery
Stamps:  Easter Blossoms, Occasional Quotes hostess set
Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Daffodil Delight
Other:  Eyelet Border Punch, Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon, Blender Pen

Make sure and stop by Stampin' Celebration to check out our Guest Designer's card and the rest of the Design Team's work! 

** Thanks for those that stopped by and left a comment!!  Sorry I'm late to post this - but the winner of the Blog Candy stamp set is......  JENNIFER!!  Send me your address and I'll get your goodies in the mail!!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!

Blog Candy Giveaway!!!!

Happy Friday!!  Guess what?  I realized today that my blog has hit over 5000 visitors!  I'm pretty excited!  I started this blog a little over a year ago and really didn't expect to have many people actually read it!  (Well, except for my mom, of course!)  I have really enjoyed this creative journey and love sharing this awesome hobby (obsession) with you all.  In appreciation of my readers out there in blogland, I thought it was time to offer a little blog candy!  Here's what I'm giving away:



This is a clear-mount stamp set that contains all of the cute stamps above.  Want to win it?!  Simply leave a comment telling me what your favorite Stampin' Up! product is and I'll enter you into a drawing to win this blog candy for FREE!  I'll announce the lucky winner on St. Patrick's Day so make sure and check back then!  Good luck!!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!  I have card class tonight and then this to tackle:



The shipment arrived for my ribbon share so I'll be busy getting this cut and ready for everyone.  There are still a few ribbon share spots open.  If you're interested, you can see the details here.

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