Monday, March 21, 2016

Sale-a-Bration Countdown - Only 10 days left!!

Hey there everyone!  

That title is so surprising to me!  When Sale-a-Bration gets started in January, it always feels like there is so much time to collect all of the items that I love.  It almost feels like it won't ever end.  I can put that order off one more time, wait until the next class.  

Well, time is almost up!!  I am so sad to say, there are only ten (10!) days left during this awesome promotion.  So, for the next 10 days, I'm going to count down the days with you.   Each day I'll pick a few amazing pinterest designs all featuring one spectacular Sale-a-Bration product.  

Today we're going to talk about the Botanicals For You stamp set.  You can find this little gem on page 4 of the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  Used alone, this set is pretty cool - but then just for a bit of extra pizzazz we find out that this set was made to coordinate with the Botanicals product suite found on pages 26 & 27 of the Occasions Catalog.

Let's take a look at the set:



So, as you can see there is a pretty big "Just for you" stamp.  It makes for a great focal point on any card.  This set also includes three smaller words, that work great with the main image.  Also included are three cute flowers, and two little leaves.  


Here are some fun projects I found on Pinterest featuring this stamp set.  I love these cards!  I plan CASE-ing some of these tonight.

Here is a card I made for one of my classes last week that features this stamp set:


Thanks so much for stopping by - be sure to come back tomorrow to see which Sale-a-Bration item is featured!  



You can purchase anything used to make my card above by using this shopping list and clicking on any of the images below.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

ICS Blog Hop - It's a Love Thing

Welcome to this month's edition of the Inspire, Create, & Share Blog Hop!  This month is all about **LOVE**!

We all have those special loved ones in our lives that deserve to hear how much they mean to us, especially on Valentine's Day.  I try to not only do something small for my family, but also for just about everyone I see.  Everyone likes to be appreciated, and a simple small valentine is an easy way to show appreciation to your cashier, banker, mailman, ups man, neighbor...ect.  

The card I am sharing with you today I made for one of my close loved ones.  I love the Going Global stamp set available in the Occasions Catalog, and thought it had a perfect valentine sentiment!


I also wanted to really show off the Red Foil paper that carried over from the Holiday Catalog.  I think it is the perfect addition to any valentine you are working on!   For the tiny hearts, I used the Heart Border Punch.  


Up next on the hop is Andrea.  I'm sure she has something great to share, so be sure to check it out!



Wednesday, January 6, 2016

ICS Blog Hop - Let's Sale-a-Brate


Welcome to our January Blog Hop!!  I am so excited to have you here today!  The best time of the year started yesterday.... do you know what it is??  Sale-a-Bration!!  I am in love with so many things from the Occasions Catalog, and that means I can earn lots of lovely things from the aahhhmazing Sale-a-Bration catalog too!  Did you know that for every $50 worth of product that you order from either the Occasions or Annual Idea Book gets you one free item, of your choice from the exclusive Sale-a-Bration catalog.  

Today, my card focuses on some products from the Occasions Catalog.  This card features the Love Blossoms suite, found on pages 16 & 17.  I love this suite.  It has all of the pretty loveliness that you need to make special Valentine's Cards for all of your loved ones.


Thanks so much for stopping by tonight!  I hope you are enjoying the hop so far!  I am always so impressed by the amazing ideas that the other gals come up with for these hops!  I am sure you will see many fabulous ideas!


Next up on the hop is Anna!  Be sure to check out what she is sharing tonight!




Wednesday, December 2, 2015

ICS Blog Hop Perfectly Packaged

Welcome to our monthly hop!  This month we are showing you some gift packaging ideas.  I started my project with a card that we did at my Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack.  It was one of the favorite cards that we did.  So, I knew I wanted to make something else to go with it.


Here is a better picture of just the card:
I love the Berries & Boughs embossing folder.  I have literally loved mine to death.  It is coming apart on the hinged side from so much love.  LOL


Here is the box again:

This box measures approximately 2.5" x 2.5" x 2.5".  I started with an 8" square of Mossy Meadow cardstock and used the Medium start, and diagonal lines on the gift box punch board.

A gift box would be complete without something fun to put inside.  So, I made a little ornament.  This is a smaller version of one found on the front of the Holiday Catalog.  It fits just perfectly inside.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today.  I hope you enjoyed the projects I had to share with you.  Whatever traditions your family has for the holidays, I hope many wonderful memories are made!
Up next on the hop is Megan!  I know she'll have something spectacular for you!