ICS Blog Hop - Epic Celebrations

Hello everyone!  Welcome to the February Inspire, Create, & Share blog hop.  This month we are still celebrating Sale-a-Braiton, but there is a twist.  One of our hoppers, Anastasia from Stampin' Blondie came up with a color challenge for us.  

Here is her color challenge:

I was a little intimidated when I saw her choice.  There is no Whisper White, or Very Vanilla.  In the end, I had so much fun thinking outside of the box, and am very happy with how my card came out.

Here is my card:

I used the Epic Celebrations stamp set.  I stamped the sneakers in the background using all four different blues in the challenge.  I arranged them from lightest to darkest, and worked top to bottom.  Then I added a strip of Island Indigo cardstock embossed with the Hexagons folder.  I also added a strip of Night of Navy cardstock embossed with the Oh My Stars folder.  For my greeting, I used the Lots of Labels framlelits to cut out a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock.  I stamped my greeting in Night of Navy, and added some dots from the stamp set in Bermuda Bay.  I backed the greeting with 3/8" Mini Chevron Ribbon in Bermuda Bay.

That is all I have to share for today, head on over to my friend Darla's blog see what she is sharing tonight.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Nichole

ICS Blog Hop - Recipe for Sale-a-Bration

Hello everyone!  Welcome to the first Inspire, Create, & Share blog hop of 2018!  The Occasions catalog, and Sale-a-Bration promotion went live today.  Have you seen all of the loveliness that there is in those two books yet?  Check with your demonstrator for a copy of the catalogs.  This month we are sharing recipes for Sale-a-Bration items.  Each project featured should cost about $50 to make, if you have no supplies.  Some of the projects feature Sale-a-Bration item suggestions.  My project does not feature any Sale-a-Bration items because I wanted you to be able to choose any item you like.

Here is my card:

I used a few new products from the Occasions catalog.  The greeting is from the Perennial Birthday stamp set.  I love this set.  It was made to coordinate with the Perennial Birthday project kit, but makes lovely cards all on it's own too.

The designer series paper I used is also a new product from the Occasions catalog.  This is from the Sweet Soiree Specialty Designer Series Paper.  This paper is from the Cake Soiree product suite.  One side of each sheet in this pack features this beautiful silver foil.  On this sheet, all the flowers and leaves are outlined in silver foil.

If you bought all of the supplies needed to make my card, you would be able to choose any level one Sale-a-Bration item that you wanted.  You can see a list of the items I used below.

That is all I have to share for today.

Next up on the hop, Tammy has something totally adorable to share.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Nichole

Product List

Perennial Birthday Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145760] $22.00	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [126983] $6.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00	Sweet Soirée Specialty Designer Series Paper [145564] $13.00
Calypso Coral 1/8" Sheer Ribbon [144173] $6.00

Sale-a-Bration 2018 Kick Off Blog Hop

Welcome to our Sale-a-Bration Kick Off Blog Hop!  Today, I along with many other demonstrators from all over the world are sharing some fun sneak peeks at some of the Sale-a-Bration items that you can get FOR FREE starting tomorrow.  Sale-a-Bration is the best time of the year.  Who doesn't love free stuff?  There are so many amazing choices this year!

Here is my card:

My card features the new Party Panda stamp set.  This adorable set features three different panda bear images, along with a few greetings and accent stamps.

I chose to make my card to go along with the current color challenge, over at Stylin' Stampin' Inkspiration.

This was my first Valentine card of the season, but the simple Love You greeting could be used for just about anything.  I hope you've enjoyed my card.  You can continue onto the next hopper using the list below.  Just click on the name under mine. 

Thanks for stopping by!

~Nichole

Product List

Party Pandas Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147221] $0.00	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982] $6.50	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [126948] $6.50
Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [131172] $6.50	Many Marvelous Markers [131264] $110.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115320] $8.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924] $8.00	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131198] $8.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $35.00	Silver Baker’S Twine [145569] $4.00

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

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