Thinking of you star chevron card created by Stampin Up and me

 

 

Hi dear Stampers.

I hope your Sunday has been beautiful. Our weekend just flew by. With lots of snow outside we all cozied up inside and I had some time to craft.

 

 

 

The dear Paper Players encouraged us with their #140th Challenge to use some re-purposed material in our projects. So I went with a piece of a LEGO paper box and used it on my card. Can you spot it?

 

 

 

 

The CAS(E) this Sketch Ladies gave us one sharp looking layout to work with. Their #22 Challenge really inspired me to go for it! I love all the layers that I was able to work with. And as you can see I used many of the Stampin Up punches to make my job easier..

 

 

 

 

I was also very excited to create craft along the Fusion Ladies on their new Challenge Blog. The Chevron really jumped at me and I knew I wanted to play along.

 

FREE SHIPPING CONTINUES on any size order . . . no minimum or maximum limits . . . today, Monday, April 8 is the last day you can take advantage of this beautiful offer. Please CLICK HERE if you would like to start shopping!  Choose from any Stampin' Up! products, including Clearance Rack items and specially priced bundles. + any current catalog items.  Please note that expedited shipping is excluded from this offer.     

 

Well, I am off to bed. If your day is just starting, I hope you will enjoy this new day a lot!

Inky hugs, Pauline  

Stampin Up's new Color renovation and FREE SHIPPING for 3 days starting this saturday

 

Hi dear Stampers.

Welcome back to my blog. Thanks for stopping by again.

I received this super cute dutch stamp set from a dear friend of mine. I loved playing with it. I am not the best at colouring images as you can see, but I am still happy on how it turned out.

 

It is actually my first sentiment (stamp) that I own, that is written in the dutch language. All the other ones I have are in English.. Can you guess what it says there?

Congratulations with your birthday.

Yes, in Holland we don't really say, Happy birthday.. we use 'Congratulations' . We congratulate the person who is having the birthday, their parents, their friends that are visiting at the same time as we visit this birthday person and while we are saying: 'Gefeliciteerd' ('Congratulations') we usually give each person at that party 3 kisses on the cheeks..

I know, lots of kissing when going to a birthday party in Holland. (smile)

 

 

 

The 'Just Add Ink' Challenge ladies have one super sweet Photo Challenge this week #160. It is a fall photo, with warm white blankets, leafs and everything. I am not sure what part of the world these ladies are living in, but they were all talking about the fall that is coming close.. Oh my.. Here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada we are just coming out of the winter and the thought of fall, really creeped me out a bit. I did get inspired by the blankets and brought that accent back in my card of today.

 

 

 

The Mojo Monday ladies had a beautiful layout Challenge as well. I had to turn this #287 layout to it's side (so all my layers would fit nicely on my card. With what I had in mind didn't work well when I had the card standing up straight. ) and this is what I came up with.

 

 

 

 

I took the colours for my card from this weeks Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge #156. Marina Mist, Certainly Celery and Bashful blue (uche.. Pool Party.. )

Please hop over to their blogs and leave them some love, they really have outdone themselves.

 

 

 

 On to some other Stampin Up news:

 In 2010 we did a big colour renovation and shared our plans for smaller colour refreshes every three to five years to keep our colours on trend. Well it has been three years and we are excited to announce that the upcoming 2013-2014 annual catalogue will include 10 new colours (most of which are returning In Colors from previous years)! We are welcoming back some of your favourites, moving some colours around, and introducing one brand-new colour, so take a look!

 

 

 

 

 

Stampin Up is offering Free Shipping. And it starts TOMORROW!!!

Stampin' Up! is offering FREE standard shipping on EVERYTHING (and when I say everything, I mean EVERYTHING) from Saturday, April 6, 2013 through Monday, April 8.

There is NO minimum shipping charge of $9.95 on your order and there is no limit on how large or small your order must be. Expedited shipping is not free of charge.

 

 

 

Beginning on TODAY , all retiring and discontinued color products (i.e. ink, paper, ribbon, refills, accessories, etc.) will be available ONLY while supplies last. This means that some products will not be available through the retired list period (WHICH BEGINS APRIL 24 AND RUNS THROUGH JUNE 3, 2013). Stock up on your favorites this weekend while shipping is FREE (April 6 to April the 8 of 2013).

 

Well, I guess that's it for today.

I would love to hear from you if you have any questions or concerns.

Inky hugs, Pauline

Swallowtail butterfly card by Stampin Up and me

 

 

Hi dear Stampers.

Thanks for hopping by my blog today.

And yes, I am back with another Summer Starfruit coloured card.

I really love the warm tones it holds, when it spreads it's love :) all over my card.

 

 

 

 

Today, I inked up for the first time my Swallowtail stamp set from Stampin Up.

I love this stamp set. I so see God's beauty in these elegant creatures, called butterflies. To me they reflect hope and new life.

And for that reason, I was so thrilled when Stampin Up added this stamp set to their collection.

 

 

 

 

Please CLICK HERE, if you would like to purchase this stamp set in my Online Stampin Up store.

 

This gorgeous, plus-size butterfly will provide a breathtaking focal point for scrapbook pages and  cards. Or sprinkle it with adhesive and Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter, then turn it into a one-of-a-kind tag for an extra-special gift

 

 

 

I created this card for one sweet friend and downline member of the Pursuit of Stampiness Pals (and one that I see and connect to, way to little). She had send me one gorgeous card over Easter. We were gone, so it was a sweet surprise coming home to her beautiful handmade card.

So when, all was unpacked from our little get away, I jumped into my craft studio and got crafty.

 

 

 

 

I had hopped over to the Paper Players to find one sweet and fun Tic-Tac-Toe challenge #139 created by the lovely and talented Jaydee. I picked the pearls (uche 'dazzling diamonds'), a tag and ribbon. And I came up with my butterfly design card.

The dear Stampin' Royalty Challenge ladies had one similar idea on their beautiful blog with their Pearls and ribbon theme Challenge #170. I hope my dazzling diamonds are close enough. They spark as well, right. I was just out of pearls and I hope they don't mind me using these other cute blingies!

 

 

 

Oh, how I love the Rocky mountains here in Canada. We actually already spotted some beautiful butterflies in the valleys.. It seriously made my heart jump. I loved watching them dance around in the open skies!

 

 

Well, I hope you enjoyed todays post.

Hope to connect again soon.

Inky hugs, Pauline

Henry says chalkboard card by Stampin Up and me

 

 

Hi dear Stampers.

Thanks for stopping by.

I love LOVE how this card turned out.

The other day the UPS man delivered my white craft ink pad from Stampin Up, along with some other yummy new goodies.

So when I saw the Friday Mashup Challenge # 101 of this week, I knew I wanted to play along with their Chalkboard technique Challenge.

 

 

 

When you take a good look at the 'Henry says' Stampin Up stamp set, (#128093 - $26.95) you can almost smell that dusty chalk on those vintage old chalkboards. The lines on the images of the elephant and the sentiments are kind of drawn in a shaky way, if you know what I mean. Just perfect for any chalkboard card you want to create.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was seriously so easy to create this chalk technique. I didn't do any embossing. I just inked up the image in the whisper white ink and I stamped it on my Basic Black card stock.

I also sponged the edges of card stock a little with the white ink as well, to create some nice contrast in this card. Then I wiped off  the excess ink with some tissue. After that I lightly sponged around the images and in blank areas with my Whisper White Craft ink to create the look of chalk dust.

 

 

 

 

And there you go..

Henry is ready to celebrate his new chalkboard look!

I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I did creating it.

Inky hugs, Pauline

Square Scallop Fancy Fold card with mini tutorial by Stampin Up and me.

 

Hi dear Stampers.

We're counting down to the final days of Sale-A-Bration Stampin' Up!'s biggest promotion of the year. It officially ends on March 22, 2013. Today's card includes some of my favorite SAB freebies .

Please click Here to find out how you can earn your Free gifts during SAB.

 

 

 

So today I wanted to share with you a quick and simple Fancy Fold card.

To start it all  – you need to take a 12” x  4 3/4” piece of card.

Score Landscape at 4 1/4” and 7 5/8” and bone fold ( one as a mountain and the other as a valley)

Then, place the folded panel on your Scallop Square die (# 115950 - $26.95) with the folds placed one scallop in from either side. Please note that the elevated fold to the LHS is placed one scallop in from the LHS..

 

 

 

Isn't it the cutest thing? I love it!

And it is just the right size to write a little thank you note to that special one in your life, that needs a little pick me up...

Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive Large Square Scallop Bigz clear die lets you can see the image you want and position it precisely before cutting. This die works wonderfully for cutting photos in a fun shape or for creating a focal point with a specific area of a Designer Series paper pattern. The scallop square shape is perfect for many projects, such as frames, journaling blocks, and accents.
■ Creates a 4-3/8" x 4-3/8" scalloped square
■ Can cut through multiple sheets of card stock, Texture Cuts wood sheets, window sheets, and more
■ Use with Sizzix Big Shot machine and standard cutting pads
■ Die size: 5-1/2" x 6"

 

 

 

 

I also rolled my Latice Die through my Big Shot.

Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive Lattice Bigz die create delicate designs from any card stock, Designer Series paper, or other material. Use the Lattice design as an elegant overlay or a focal piece on your project. This Lattice die was designed as a repeatable image, allowing you to create beautiful designs on larger projects as well.
■ Can cut through multiple sheets of card stock, Texture Cuts wood sheets, window sheets, Décor Elements sheets, and more
■ Use with Sizzix Big Shot machine and standard cutting pads G281
■ Die size: 5-1/2" x 6"

Lots of detail, but it still gives me that fresh and simple look what I so love

on my cards.

 

 

 

 

And yes, I am positive that I have used this cute little sentiment already way to many times on my cards since Sale-A-Bration started.. But it is just so perfect! And it fits so well in so many of my SU punches.

 

The inspiration for my card came from The CASE Study Challege # 132. And oh boy, did these Ladies rocked this brilliant challenge of this week. Loved all their cards!

 

If you would like to receive this SAB Vintage Verses stamp set (#129633) from Stampin Up for free,

Please visit my Online store and spend $60.

 

 

 

 

 

 Thanks again for stopping by.

Inky hugs, Pauline

Elegant Butterfly card by Stampin Up and me

 

 

Hi dear Stampers.

Thanks for popping by. 

Today's Clean and Simple card uses the colour combo from

 the Stampin' Royalty Challenge #167.

The lovely ladies encouraged us to use the colours: Pool Party, Summer Starfruit and Soft Suede. I was kind of out of the last one, so I picked something that came the closest - Crumb Cake. Always a hit in my books.

 

 

 

I love a quick and simple card and my SU punches helped me just to do that, this evening.

Don't laugh, but I think that I have used 7 different Stampin Up punches for this card. I know, I am spoiled.

Can you spot them?

 

 

 

 

Yip, this is Elegant Butterfly Punch (#127526 - $21.95) is one of them.

Please CLICK HERE if you would like to order this one through my Online Stampin Up store.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pss: SALE-A-BRATION ENDS MARCH 22, 2013.

Have you taken advantage of your freebies with every $60 you spend on Stampin Up items?

 

 

 

 

 

Well.. this paper crafter is heading of to bed soon :)

Inky hugs, Pauline

Receive $264 in SU products for only $125 during Sale-A-Bration 2013

 

 

Hi dear Stampers.

What can I say, I love my layers on my cards.

So here you have it, many, many layers of beautiful colors and papers.

 

 

 

 

I used the Colour Queens colour Challenge #179 of this week as a my inspiration and then I went from there. I love the Layout I came up with. You should see my desk.. I tried so many different things and layers and then I chose this.. Not sure why, beside the fact that it just makes me smile when I look at it :)

 

 

 

 

Now, before you hop over to the next blog :) I just wanted to share one amazing deal that Stampin Up is offering right now during their Sale-A-Bration 2013.

Until March 22, you can receive $264 in SU products for only $125. No shipping or taxes will be added to this price.

The way to receive this, is to sign up as a demonstrator.  This means that you have the freedom to take advantage of this deal and never order from them again if you don't want to. You don't have to hold any parties, workshops, etc. You don't have to let them know that after receiving this deal, that you don't want to be a demo any more. If after June 2013 you have not ordered from them again, they will just automatically kick you out of their computer system. It is that easy. No phone calls or letters to explain yourself.

 

In the past couple of years I had many sweet Calgarians (but don't forget anyone within Canada is welcome to sign up with me) sign up this way and receive beautiful products for a very low price.

The other beautiful thing is. You have the FREEDOM to order anything you like from the catalogue up to $194. It could be the Big Shot with some gorgeous dies or embossing folders, maybe you would like to just stock up on some card stock, or ink pads or ribbon, or pick only stamp sets, etc.. there are no rules, you can pick, it's like having your own little party!

You will also receive $70 in business supplies, which are real fun, So $194 + $70 = $264 in SU products...

 

 

 

 

 

Just click on the 'JOIN MY SU PALS' button, (even if it is only for this one order :) and this 'click' will bring you to the website where you can join. Click then on 'JOIN NOW' and this will bring you to the form that needs to be filled in to take advantage of this beautiful deal.

 

And if you would like to stay active as a hobby SU demo, I would of course love to help you out as well.

On your first order after you have signed up, you will receive a 30% discount on everything you order. (makes me want to sign up all over again)

+ until March the 22 2013, for each order of $60 you will receive a FREE Sale-A-Bration item of your choice.

So when you place a $200 order you will receive 3 FREE products + $35 in hostess dollars which will give you even more FREE products. Stampin Up is very generous that way. (+ you have the 30% discount on the $200)

I know, isn't it the best! Let the creativity take off!

And with the new catalogue coming up soon, you will receive all the info way sooner, + you get to order months earlier than anyone else :)

 

Anyway, I would love to connect,create or hear from you. But no pressure, if you never want me to contact you after you purchased this beautiful deal. I can do that too. :)

 

 

 

 

 

Psss: The sentiment that I chose for my card is one of the stamps that comes with the stamp set 'Vintage Verses' that you can earn for FREE when you place an order with me for $60 during Sale-A-Bration 2013.

Inky hugs, Pauline

Lattice Die - Fancy flower punch card by Stampin Up and me

 

 

 

Hi dear Stampers,

 

I had some time last night to create. Oh, I love when that happens. We had a whole load of snow on the weekend here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and after plowing way to much snow away, I was happy to crawl in my warm and cozy studio and leave everything that was on my 'to do list' behind me. (sigh)

 

 

 

 

 

At SU regionals last Saturday they taught us how to create some different 3-D flowers. I have to say, these flowers are just so so sweet :) & I am in love!

 So today's card for sure needed a flower :) right.. I punched 2 flowers out of my Summer Starfruit Stampin Up card stock (#126839 - $8.50 for 24 sheets), with my Fancy Flower Punch (#118073 - $22.95).

The next step was to spray them with some water and to crumble them up.

After that I opened them up again and glued the top flower to the bottom flower by using mini glue dots. + One of the gorgeous and super cute Sale-A-Bration buttons of this year to finish my flower off.

 

 

 

 

 

My Stampin Up's Lattice Die (#115958 - $26.95) never disappoints. I rolled it 3 times through my Big Shot with 3 different papers. After that, it was like making a puzzle on my card. I mixed and matched the little pieces that were cut so nicely and I glued them on to the base of my Pool Party card stock. 

 

Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive Lattice Bigz die create delicate designs from any card stock, Designer Series paper, or other material. Use the Lattice design as an elegant overlay or a focal piece on your project. This Lattice die was designed as a repeatable image, allowing you to create beautiful designs on larger projects as well.
■ Can cut through multiple sheets of card stock, Texture Cuts wood sheets, window sheets, Décor Elements sheets, and more
■ Use with Sizzix Big Shot machine and standard cutting pads G281
■ Die size: 5-1/2" x 6"

 

 

 

 

 

These 2 Challenges inspired me to create my card last night.

LeAnne from The Paper Players gave us one beautiful Challenge #135 for this week with the 'In stitches'theme - So anything sewing, stitched was welcome. That's how I came up with my quilt idea for my card.

 

 And the lovely ladies of the Friday Mashup #99 gave me a great palette of colours to work with.

Please hop over to their blogs to see what the design teams have created. And for sure leave them some love. They so deserve it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My Layout inspiration came from the 'Elke kaart een Feestje' Challenge #157. I turned the sketch upside down and turned the squares into circles and this is what I came up with.

I love visiting dutch blogs.. As you might know, I was born and raised in The Netherlands and to be able to participate with other dutch creative people, really makes my day :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please CLICK HERE if you would like to purchase the Fancy Flower Punch from Stampin Up.

Punches are a quick and easy way to add interest, dimension, and color to your cards, tags, and scrapbook pages. You can glue punched shapes directly onto your projects or layer a sheet of card stock that has been punched over a coordinating card stock for a reverse effect. The large cutting surface of our punches give you better punching leverage and cutting precision, and the sleeker body makes it easy to store.

■ Adds interest to scrapbook pages and cards
■ Has an easy-to-use thumb lever

 

 

 

 

 

Well, my kitchen is calling me.

I have my beautiful family to feed :)

Inky hugs, Pauline