Sale-A-Bration Banner Blast Birthday Card

We had a special birthday here last week - my daughter turned 10!  Every year she gets a card made with the gorgeous new Sale-A-Bration products.  This year I chose to use the Banner Blast stamp set & combined it with one of her all-time favourites, the cupcake punch & stamp set.  The best thing is you can get this stamp set free when you order $90 worth of product.  In fact if you ordered just 3 of the products I used on this card you would be there already!

I really like the new Hardwood background stamp from the NEW Occasions catalogue.  It is quite versatile & looks great as a background, don't you think?  The Occasions catalogue is jam packed full of lovely new stamps, tools & bundles, plus there are a few carry over items from the Holiday catalogue too.  If you would like your very own copy of the new catalogues feel free to contact me so I can get them in the mail for you.


Stamp Sets:  Banner Blast (Sale-A-Bration 133551), Four You ( 130538), Hardwood (Occasions 133032), Create A Cupcake (121982).
Paper:   Whisper White (106549), Strawberry Slush (131300), Sahara Sand (121695), Crisp Cantaloupe ( 131303), Pool Party ( 124391), Pistachio Pudding (131299).
Ink:  Strawberry Slush (131178), Crisp Cantaloupe (131176), Pistachio Pudding (131177), Pool Party (126982), Crumb Cake (126975). 
Cool Tools: Bigshot (113439), Chalk Talk Framelits (129983), Cupcake Builder Punch (121807), TypeSet Alphabet Bigz (127553),  Calypso Coral Twine (125573), Banner Punch (Sale-A-Bration 133519), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), Dimensionals (104430, Pearls (119247). 

Thanks For Looking,

TRICIA  

Something Old, Something New - 2014 Occasions Catalogue Sneak Peek

A nice big box full of Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalogue product arrived 2 days ago, but life got in the way..…until now.   I managed to finally get creating with my lovely new products today. Nicole, (from Nic Nac Lovelies) & I had a lovely craft day creating lots of new sneak peeks just for you.   The Occasions catalogue goes live 28th January, so not long to wait!

One of the many reasons I love being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is we get to preorder & play with all the new catalogue products a whole month before they are released.  I loved the So Grateful stamp set right away & could see lots of great uses for it.  Today I chose to water colour it using my blender pens & markers.   I could have sworn I saw a card just like this recently but it seems I may have dreamt it.  I looked high & low today & I could not find anything like it.  So, it seems it may just be my very own creation.

I don't often use subtle colours.  Those of you that know me, know I am far from subtle ;) I am a more bright, In Colour type of girl.  For this card I wanted to use the Venetian Romance DSP and for some reason Baked Brown Sugar & Blushing Bride.  They work well together don't you think?

I have used 3 new sneak peek products here - can you pick it?  That twine is a Sale-ABration item coming very very soon & the striped flag is from a new Occasions Catalogue stamp set called Perfect Pennants.

I have lots more sneak peeks in store for you.   Sale-A-Bration is just under 3 weeks away so for the next few weeks you will be seeing my countdown creations to this very special event.  Once again this year I am holding my Sale-A-Bration day event on the 23rd February.  Last year's event was an all day saga, however, this years will run 10:30 am - 4:00 pm & will be held at my house.  More info regarding this day will be released next week.  But for now, keep that date free if you would like to attend.

Stamp Sets:  So Very Grateful (133053), Perfect Pennants (133230)
Paper:   Baked Brown Sugar (131301), Blushing Bride (124392), Very Vanilla (106550) Water Colour paper (122959), Venetian Romance DSP (130144)

Ink:  StazOn Black (101406),  Markers in: Blushing Bride (131265), Coastal Cabana & Pistachio Pudding (126856). 

Cool Tools: Bigshot (113439), Ovals Collection Framelits (129381), Victoria Crochet Trim (118481), Very Vintage Designer Buttons (129327), Twine - Sale-A-Bration Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack (133522), Pearls (119247), Blender Pens (102845).

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TRICIA  

12 Weeks Of Christmas: Week 12 Merry Christmas!

The day has arrived, presents are all unwrapped & bellies are full.  We are all having a rest until the family arrive for Christmas dinner & I thought I would share with you my Christmas card I sent out to many of my friends.
There are two versions of the same design because you only get one sheet of each of that gorgeous silver foil DSP in the pack.  I wish you got 2 of each don't you!

I have used the very versatile single stamp called Be Merry & for only $16 it is a great stamp to use on both cards & for your Christmas tags.   I masked off the to & from on the stamp to get this effect.  I used the retired Bigz die for the snowflake & Island Indigo as my base colour.   These single stamps have been so handy for my Christmas preparation for cards & gifts & I even gave some of the actual stamps as gifts.

Stamp Sets:  Be Merry (132739)
Paper:   Island Indigo (124390), Coastal Cabana (131302), Bermuda Bay (131286), Winter Frost Specialty DSP (132341).

Ink:  Island Indigo (126986), Bermuda Bay (131171) 

Cool Tools: Bigshot (113439),  Snow Flurry Bigz Die (Retired), 1/8" Mini Silver brads (122941), Basic Rhinestones (119246), SIlver 1/8" Ribbon (132137). 

Thanks For Looking,

TRICIA  

12 Weeks Of Christmas: Week 12 Last Minute Gifts - Apothecary Jars

I have thrown in a double whammy this week as I know you are all busy preparing for Christmas.  It is only 6 days away (eek!), so I figured you might need some more ideas.  I have a lot of teachers & family friends to buy for at Christmas & often find they get lumped into the chocolates or biscuit category.  This year I decided to spruce up their gifts with some little apothecary jars filled with chocolates.  I even made a coordinating card.  I made 5 of each colour scheme & liked both, but did prefer the Crumb Cake version.   Which colour do you like best?  I have just entered these little last minute gifts in the SUO only challenges #86 - Its Almost The Last Minute Challenge!  Why not pop on over & check out the other entries.

The first one uses Crumb Cake & Cherry Cobbler with the Season Of Style Paper Stack.

The second is my Pool Party version. This one has white embossing onto Pool Party with Smokey Slate & uses the Winter Frost Paper Stack.

Stamp Set:  Festive Flurry  (131778), Merry Little Christmas (131829).
Paper:  Whisper White (106549), Cherry Cobbler (121681), Old Olive (106576), Champagne Glimmer Paper (127885) Silver Glimmer Paper (124005), Pool Party (124391), Season of Style Paper stack (132181), Winter Frost Paper Stack (13183)

Ink:  Crumb Cake (126975), Cherry Cobbler (126966), VersaMark (102283), Pool Party (126982), Island Indigo (126986)

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Festive Flurry Framelits (132193), Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine (123125), SIlver 1/8" Ribbon (132137), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246), Merry Minis Punch Pack (126882), Sticky Strip ( 104294), White Embossing Powder (109132), Heat Tool (129056)

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TRICIA  

12 Weeks Of Christmas: Week 11 Merry & Joyful Christmas Take 2

In Week 7 I made this card in a Cherry Cobbler version, but had always intended to make this version.   It was just that I was distracted by the Season Of style DSP & totally forgot to make it. When I first saw the Joyful Christmas stamp set this was exactly what I had in mind. I think I prefer this version.  How about you? I love that the vellum really shows off on this version & the pure white & gold gives this card a much more elegant look.

Stamp Set:  Joyful Christmas (131805).
Paper:  Whisper White (106549), Pear Pizazz (131290) Gold Foil Sheets (132622), Vellum Cardstock (106584). 

Ink:  VersaMark (102283).

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Gold Embossing Powder (109129), Pearls (119247), Petals A Plenty embossing folder (116824), Expression Thinlit Dies (132171), Dimensionals(104430).

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TRICIA  

12 Weeks of Christmas Week 11: Daydream Medallions Ornaments

I decided this year I would make my own ornaments for my tree.  While looking for ideas I came across I gorgeous creation by Margaret Raburn on Pinterest.  My fellow demonstrator Nicole Clare (& partner in crime for the market recently), made one & it was so nice I just had to try one for myself.  Here is my 1st one based on Nicole's colours of Always Artichoke, Whisper White,  Cherry Cobbler & Champagne Glimmer paper.

And here is my version hanging on my tree.  I chose Island Indigo, Whisper White & Smokey Slate for my colour scheme. It is pretty obvious to all that know me that Island Indigo is my favourite colour.

And here is my tree all decorated.  

Stamp Sets:  Daydream Medallions (126467)
Paper:   Island Indigo (124390), Smokey Slate (131291), Whisper White (106549)

Ink:  Craft White (101731), Island Indigo (126986)

Cool Tools: Bigshot (113439),  Magnetic Platform (130658), Floral Frames Collection (127012), Delicate Doilies Sizzlits L (126999), Dimensionals (104430), Silver 1/8" Ribbon (132137)

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TRICIA  

12 Weeks of Christmas: Week 10 Calm Christmas Card

Oops I forgot to post this card last week in all the rush.  Those of you that get my newsletter will recognise this card as it is featured there.  I love using Island Indigo at the moment.  One look at my Christmas tree will tell you that! We made this card in one of my Christmas card classes a month or two back & I really liked how it turned out.

I have used Smokey Slate as the base & silver embossing powder for the dove.   The Winter Frost Specialty DSP was used as contrasting background.  I will be sad to see this DSP go as it is one of my favourites.

Stamp Sets:  Calm Christmas (132739)
Paper:   Island Indigo (124390), Smokey Slate (131291), Winter Frost Specialty DSP (132341).

Ink:  VersaMark (102283) 

Cool Tools: Bigshot (113439),  Magnetic Platform (130658), Deco Labels Collection Framelits (130102), Silver Embossing Powder (109131), Frosted Finishes Embellishments (132150), Island Indigo 3/4" Chevron Ribbon (131151), Basic Rhinestones (119246). 

Thanks For Looking,

TRICIA