SSInk - Case a Design Team Member

Hello everyone!  Happy Friday!  Do you have any fun plans this weekend?  I do not think we have anything going on.  A quite weekend at home, finishing up swaps for my upcoming trip to San Diego for Stampin' Up!'s OnStage Local event.  

Today over at Stylin' Stampin' Inkspiration we are all CASE-ing another Design Team member.  If you aren't familiar, CASE stands for Copy And Share Everything.  We have so many wonderfully talented ladies on this team, it was hard to choose who I was going to CASE.  In the end, I decided to CASE my BFF Jen.

Here is Jen's Card:

I love the simple layout of her card, and the small pops of color on the fun Inside The Lines Designer Series Paper.  (Today is the last day to get that paper!!)

Here is my card:

I chose to change the colors a little, and also color a little more of my patterned paper.

That is all I have to share for today!

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a great weekend!

~Nichole

SSInk March Madness

Hello everyone!  Today, over at Stylin' Stampin' Inkspiration we are sharing sports themed cards.  I am not into basketball - so I'm sharing a baseball card.  In two weeks our local AAA team will have their opening day, and we will be there!  

Here is my card:

Last year we saw about 10 home games with the Rainiers.  I love the atmosphere at the ballpark!  I can't wait for this season to get started!

That is all I have to share for today!  I hope your week is going well!  Be sure to stop by the Stylin' Stampin' Inkspiration page for more fun sports themed cards! 

Thanks for stopping by!

~Nichole

High Tide Thank You

It's time for another international blog highlight!  

This month we are all using the All Things Thanks stamp set from the Occasions Catalog.  I wanted to make my card with the  High Tide stamp set that I just got.

Here is my card

I had a lot of fun making this double z fold card.  I got the directions from Dawn's Stamping Thoughts on YouTube.  My card base is Soft Sky.  I then sponged on some Marina Mist for the sky, and some Chocolate Chip for the ground.  On top of the ground, I used the sand stamp in Soft Suede to add some texture.

I am so very excited to be participating in Kylie's International Blog Highlight again!  The top 10 participants will get to take part in a special blog hop.  I had so much fun with it last time.  You can go here and vote for your favorite cards:

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Don't forget to head over to Kylie's blog and vote!

~Nichole

Product List

All Things Thanks Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143097] $19.00	High Tide Photopolymer Stamp Set [143006] $26.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $6.50	Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad [126979] $6.50
Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad [126962] $6.50	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [126978] $6.50	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [131181] $6.50
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179] $6.50	Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131203] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115318] $8.00
Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50

Sale-a-Bration - Get'em while you can!

Hello everyone!  Welcome to the March edition of the Earning Alaska Blog Hop!  This month we are all sharing ideas using the Sale-a-Bration products.  These amazing, exclusive products are all *while supplies lasts* only!  So, get'em while you can!

I decided to use the Reverse Words stamp set, that just came out on February 21st.

Here is my card:

For the background I used 2nd and 3rd generation stamping in Island Indigo, and also 1st & 2nd generation stamping in Pool Party.  I then embossed that piece with the Sparkle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. 

For my main image, I did a little reverse rock-n-roll technique.  I then stamped the image again in Pool Party and cut out the words.  I covered the words with Clear Wink of Stella and added them on with dimensionals.

Next up on our hop is Cindy, I'm sure she'll have something fun to share!

Ink Stamp Create with Cindy

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Nichole

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Janet Wakeland

2. Pauline Barnfather

3. Megan Herst

4. Nichole Loe - You are here!

5. Cindy Sheets

Product List

Reverse Words (Clear) [143319] $0.00	Confetti Celebration Clear-Mount Stamp Set [142034] $18.00	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982] $6.50	Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad [126986] $6.50
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924] $8.00	Island Indigo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122923] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Sparkle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [141468] $7.50
Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00	Cupcakes & Carousels Embellishment Kit [142767] $12.00

Happy Birthday To You

Hello everyone!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Today, the Stylin' Stampin' Inkspiration Design Team is all sharing birthday card ideas.

I love birthday cards.  They are so fun to make!

Here is my card:

I love the Balloon Adventures stamp set from the Occasions Catalog!  It is very versatile and can be used to make birthday cards for anyone!

Be sure to check out the Stylin' Stampin' Inkpiration blog to see what the other members are sharing too!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Nichole

Product List

Balloon Adventures Photopolymer Stamp Set [142823] $26.00	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982] $6.50	Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad [138325] $6.50	Subtles Stampin' Write Markers [131263] $29.00
Tip Top Taupe 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138336] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Carried Away Designer Series Paper [143608] $0.00	Balloon Bouquet Punch [140609] $18.00
Cupcakes & Carousels Embellishment Kit [142767] $12.00	Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262] $3.00	Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $5.00

Sale-a-Brate with us!

Hello everyone!  Welcome to the March Stylin' Stampin' Inkspiration Blog Hop!  My fellow Design Team members and I are so very excited to show you some new ideas for the incredible products available during the Sale-a-Bration promotion.  There are just a few weeks left of this great promotion, and all of the exclusive items are available while supplies lasts only.  So be sure to get your order in soon!

As you hop along, please be sure to comment and show some love on every blog! We are always excited to hear from our followers! You should have just left stop number 6  on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop - Jen Guarino with Faith. Grace. Stamp.. If so, you are in the right spot. If a link doesn't work or you get off track, you will find the full blog hop lineup below.

 Here is my card:

I used two of the newer Sale-a-Bration items.  The Make a Medallion stamp set, and the 6" x 6" Glimmer Paper Assortment Pack.

I had no idea I would love the Make a Medallion stamp set so much!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Next up on the hop is my friend, Kim.  I can't wait for you to see what she has to share today!

~Nichole

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Tobe B. ~ The Craft Sea
2. Diana E. ~ Stampin' Fun with Diana
3. Darla R. ~ Stampin' with Darla
4. Cathy A. ~ Maine Mountain Stamper
5. Jennifer G. ~ Jenny G Paper Crafts
6. Jen G. ~ Faith.Grace.Stamp
7. Nichole L. ~ Scrappy Stamps & Ink
8. Kim R. ~ Stampin' with Kim
9. Darcy J. ~ Dj's Stampin' Place
10. Pamela W. ~ Stinky Tofu
11. Donna S. ~ Geek Squad Crafting
12. Cheryl H. ~ Create with Cheryl

Product List

Make A Medallion (Photopolymer) [143274] $0.00	Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395] $6.50	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [138326] $6.50	Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141418] $8.00
Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.00	6" X 6" (15.2 Cm X 15.2 Cm) Glimmer Paper Assortment Pack [143831] $0.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $35.00
Banner Triple Punch [138292] $23.00	Classic Label Punch [141491] $18.00