Non Traditional Christmas Colors

Hi!
Today I have a Christmas card that I think is really unique.  I used non-traditional Christmas colors.  I love the color combo of red and turquoise together and I LOVE seeing it in Christmas papers!

I thought it would be fun to color in the candy canes from Winter Pocket Fillers with turquoise instead of the normal red.  I've seen different colored candy canes in the store, so why not, right? I also used the "Christmas Wish List" sentiment and note card from the same set.  Then I added in the herringbone heart from Artsy Heartsy along with some patterns from Chevron Chase.

I also added in some banners from the new Tiny Build A Banner along with a sentiment from the Cutest Gingerbread Man set.  The papers are from Carta Bella's Merry & Bright collection, which I just can't get enough of these days!

I just love the mix of the different patterns, how about you? Thanks for stopping by today!

Stamps: SP & Company
Ink: Memento, Hero Arts, VersaMagic, PTI
Paper: Carta Bella
Markers: Spectrum Noir
Twine: American Crafts

All You Need....

Hi! Today I'm excited to show you a card I created using my newest set, Winter Pocket Fillers that was just released yesterday!!! This set is perfect for all winter holidays (including Valentine's Day) and coordinates perfectly with my All Zipped Up set.  But... even if you don't have All Zipped Up, you can still use this set as a stand-alone!

Here is what the new set looks like:

And here is my card I created with this new set:

The large heart is from Artsy Heartsy, but everything else is from the new Winter Pocket Fillers set! The stock I chose is actually from a Christmas set, Carta Bella's Merry & Bright, but it works as Valentine's paper, too.

If you haven't participated in our blog hop yet, you still have plenty of time! Details can be found HERE, on Sami's blog!

Stamps: SP & Company

Ink: Memento

Twine: American Crafts

Patterned stock: Carta Bella

Cardstock: Bazzill (pink), Neenah (white), Recollections (red)

Spray Mist: Tattered Angels

Butterfly Kisses

Hi! Today and I have a very Clean and Simple (CAS) card to share! I normally feel like I need more, so I don't go this route, but I was creating it while scrapping with a friend and she told me it was perfect the way it was!!! So, I left it alone!

I die cut a butterfly and stamped the Bold Houndstooth background on it.  I adhered it with foam adhesive to give it some dimension.  Then, I masked off part of the sentiment from Artsy Heartsy so just the "Kisses" showed up.

So, it reads "Butterfly Kisses".  Get it?  :-)

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Artsy Heartsy Stamp Set (SP and Company)

Bold Houndstooth Background (SP & Co)

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A Vintage Inspired Card

Hi! Being that this week is 'Old Stamps Week' here on the SP Stamps Blog, I decided to go with a Vintage-Inspired card to stick with the 'old' theme!  I pulled out my All Zipped Up, Artsy Heartsy and my Bold Sentiments I sets and got started!!

I trimmed the front of the card smaller than the back and adhered some patterned paper on the inside so it would show, even when the card was closed.  I love the way this looks on cards!

After the sentiment was added to the front, I die cut some banners and I stamped the pocket from All Zipped Up on some coordinating stock.

I also stamped a heart from Artsy Heartsy to add to the pocket.  I love the versatility of the pocket stamp - there are so many things that can go on the outside, as well as stuff popping out from the inside!!!

For a finishing touch, I inked up a wooden die cut and added it to the pocket.  LOVE!

Here is the finished card:

I think it's perfect for a wedding or an anniversary!



 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock: Recollections

Patterned Paper: Simple Stories

Ink: Stampin Up, PTI

Stamps: SP & Company

Other: Studio Calico wooden die cut, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher

February New Releases and Blog Hop!

Yay - today is the day!

It's Release Day for SP & Company.  Do you know what that means??? It means that I can finally show you MY VERY OWN stamp set that I designed exclusively for SP & Company! Yes, I've been keeping it quiet that I have my own stamp sets coming out, but I can finally talk about it! I am beyond over the moon excited about this opportunity Samantha has given me and I can't thank her enough! My stamps will be sold under the name of Vintage October Signature Stamps in the SP & Company store!

So... onto the Hop details and then I will share my new stamp set and the two projects I've created with it!

This month's color is Bright Red! After you're done hopping around today, make sure you play along with this month's Red challenge (click here for details) for a chance to win some awesome SP and Company prizes!

Join us for our Release Celebration that is happening today and tomorrow on the SP Forum HERE.  You can talk to all of the designers, discuss projects and chit chat with other stampers!

Don't forget that the random prize patrol is watching so leave a comment on every blog to be eligible for the prizes!!


OK, now onto the stamps! My very first set is called Journal This and it is available right now at the SP & Company store.  Here is what the entire set looks like:

Ah, it was so great to finally hold the finished stamps in my hands after so much hard work! I decided to make a mini album for my husband with them.  I'm giving it to him for Valentine's Day and it's all about us.  For once, I'm not including the kids (which was actually hard to do!).  I have some old pictures in there from years ago.  The quality of the pics aren't the best; they were old scans, but I know he won't care about that.  He will appreciate the album AND the fact that I used my stamps! He's awesome like that.  :-)

First up, the cover.  I used Large Polka Dots and several elements from Journal This.  I also used a little bit of paint and baker's twine.  Oh, and I used some fab American Crafts ribbon to cover up the icky spine.  This was a plain chipboard album until I got my hands on it.

I also used a bunch of Echo Park papers, and some of the papers and elements included in this month's SP & Company Club Kit.

And I've finally broken into my Washi tape.  I just couldn't hoard it any longer. :-)

That sweet little "Love You" is from Journal This, too! The lines are from Scallops & Lines.  Want to know a secret? When I was creating Journal This, I had that set in my head to coordinate along with it.  I thought it would be fun to pair up some of the days of the week or numbers with those lines.

For this page, I dropped our picture into a glassine envelope.  I always like to have 'working parts' in my albums.  The heart is from Artsy Heartsy and that faux tab is Journal This yet again.  That sweet little "Love" is from the I Love Love set.

For these pages, I used a few more fun elements from my set along with Echo Park papers.

That fun circle is from Echo Park's Metropolitan Kit.  Love these stickers....

For this spread, I added some twine in and strategically placed some mini heart stickers, along with the mix-n-match sentiment I created with Journal This.  Click on the pictures to see the detail.  :-)

How much fun are those circular stamps with the numbers on them? I was inspired by typewriter keys when I created them!

Here's a close up of the stamping and my journaling:

I also wanted to show that this set could be used for cardmaking, too, not just scrapbooking! I really love how this grid came out.  :-)  So many possibilities for this one, huh???

I simply cut out a heart from Artsy Heartsy in Echo Park's Metropolitan paper pack, stamped on it and used a pop dot to adhere.  So clean and simple, yet effective.  This card will accompany the mini album when I give it to my husband!

Make sure you check out the SP Blog to see what Samantha did with the new stamps! We also have the Stamp Team and the Challenge Team teaming up today to show you lots of amazing projects with the newest stamp sets!

Here is the list of designers that will inspire you today:

Chrissie
Lori
Jen
Amber
Britt
Vicki 
Kelli
Michelle
Stephanie
Patty
Bonnie
Susan
Tella

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I'd love to hear your comments on my projects and my stamp set!!! And, just in case you're wondering, I do have another set scheduled to come out next month!!!

Cardstock: Echo Park
Stamps: SP & Company
Ink: Memento, Hero Arts Hues
Other: Washi Tape, Divine Twine, EK Success Punch, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher, American Crafts Ribbon

LOVE

Hi-ya!
I hope your week has been going good!!! Today I have a fab card for you.  I'm waaaayyyy into the Valentine's spirit, so I had to make another Valentine's Day card.

I can't stop using the new Large Polka Dots in my projects these days.... And I keep using Artsy Heartsy, too! I also pulled out one of my favorite sets, I Love Love.  This was one of the first SP and Company sets I ever got and I get all sentimental when I use it (hee, hee hee)!

I heat embossed the sentiment so I would pop more on the Echo Park papers I used.  I also used my Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher to hold the fold down and to keep the heart in place.  Too much fun!!!

I snuck the heart behind the twine.  I originally planned to put it on top or weave it between, but it just looked like it fit behind it instead.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Make sure to check out the Scrapmaster's Blog and the SP Stamps Blog for DAILY inspiration!!!

Stamps: SP and Company
Papers: Echo Park Love Me, Kraft Recollections
Twine: Doodlebug
Ink: Memento, PTI
Embossing Powder: Stampendous!

My Process...

Hi!
Today I want to show you how I layout a new project!
I knew I wanted to make a Valentine's Day card using Large Polka Dots and I just love Echo Park's newest papers for Valentine's Day.  I used their Love Me papers for this card.  They are just too fun!!

Before I start, if I know what I'm using, I usually try to gather it all together so it's all handy.  I have to say, though, lots of times I just kinda change things on the fly, so I don't even end up using what I've gathered!!!

Stamping Large Polka Dots on the cardstock I cut:

ANYTIME I stamp, I clean it off right away! I am a little psychotic about it, but I want to make sure all of my stamps last for as long as possible! I use either stamp cleaner or baby wipes.  I generally save the cleaner for strong, permanent inks, like Staz On.

Then, I stamp on a scratch piece of paper to make sure the stamp is all clean and ready to be put away.  I also check to make sure it's dry before I package it back up.

Here, I've cut the squares I want to use and I'd deciding how to stamp the hearts.

I thought the red on Kraft would really pop.  I ALWAYS 'test' stamp first on stock if I'm not sure it will come out the way I want.  Sometimes the stock is too dark or the ink is too light.

 

And when two-step stamping, I do a test or two first, just to make sure I have everything lined up correctly!  These adorable hearts are from Artsy Heartsy!

I cut out the hearts....

And decided where to place the strip of cardstock I cut:

When I attach twine, I usually hold it in place (at least temporarily) with some tape.  This makes it easier for me to tie the twine or staple it in place.

Here is the finished card - fun, huh?