It's A Sale-A-Bration!

Yes I am very much singing the Kool & the Gang song after titling my post! Welcome to the March edition of Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration's blog hop. This month we are featuring Sale-A-Bration items. You only have a couple weeks left to collect your favorites! 

You are on stop #9 of the blog hop. You most likely arrived here from Kim's blog ~ Stampin' with Kim. As you hop along, please leave some love for each of our designers, as it brings us joy to know what you are enjoying. If you lose your place in the hop, there is a list of all participants at the bottom of this post. 

I have so many favorites from the SAB catalog this year! My card features two of them: So Very Much and 3/8" Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack. 

This next photo features my card next to the Sale-A-Bration item I was most excited about when we saw them last November at On Stage. 

Isn't the Card Tin fabulous? I got a few because they will make great gifts and they hold a lot of cards!

Thank you so much for Sale-A-Brating with me today! Next up is Pam of Stinky Tofu!

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

Hopping with Love

The month of love. Like so many other instances currently (ahem) people are usually divided on Valentine's Day. They either love the holiday or hate it. No matter your opinion on the holiday, the designer's as Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration hope that you know that we love all of our readers. So today we are sharing the love with our February Blog Hop theme of "Love Is In the Air."

You should have just left stop #5 ~Pamela at Stinky Tofu. If so, you are in the right place! If you get off track, or a link happens to not work, you'll find a full lineup at the bottom of this post. 

I mentioned love earlier. We LOVE to hear from our readers. Please share the love and leave a comment for each designer of what you loved about their post or project. 

I love the Paper Pumpkin kits that Stampin' Up! offers. A monthly surprise, it's like Christmas comes 13 times a year! Plus they are always spot on for the time of year. The January kit provided enough supplies to make 24 of the treat bags featured here. 

They are super cute, and I'm so excited that there is enough for everyone in my office, plus my book club that meets this weekend! Quick, easy and done! (Plus who doesn't LOVE handmade AND chocolate?!?!) 

In addition, the "I adore you," "For an amazing friend," and "just a little thanks" stamps from the included set can be used year round! For that matter, the "Love" would be great for anniversary or wedding cards.

Speaking of cards, this kit could have been broken down and made in to cards instead. I didn't because I need all of the treat bags for my groups. Guess I should go see if there are refills of the kit available for purchase! 

Thanks for stopping by today! I LOVE that you are here! Now, head on over to see Melissa, the Stamp Doc by clicking that "next" button below!

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Nichole L. at Scrappy Stamps & Ink
2. Cathy A. at Maine Mountain Stamper
3. Tobe B. at The Craft Sea
4. Diana E. at Stampin' Fun with Diana
5. Pamela W. at Stinky Tofu
6. Darcy J. at Dj's Stampin' Place
7. Melissa S. at The Stamp Doc
8. Cheryl H. at Create with Cheryl
9. Donna S. at Geek Squad Crafting
10. Jennifer G. at Jenny G Paper Crafts
11. Jen G. at Faith.Grace.Stamp
12. Jen P. at By the Shore Stamping
13. Bree W. at Craft-somnia Momma
14. Tonya B. at Stampin' with Tonya
15. Kim R. at Stamping with Kim
16. Darla R. at Stampin' with Darla

Brr...It's Cold

My husband and I went for a walk last night after work. At 18 degrees by the time we got back home, I'd say it was more than a little cold!!! Thankfully you can stay warm and toasty and enjoy the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop inside!

You probably arrived here from stop #1 ~ Pamela's Stinky Tofu blog. If you're just starting here, that's fine too! If you lose your spot on the hop, or a link doesn't work; you'll find a complete hop list at the bottom of this post. We love to hear from our followers, so please leave each designer some love as you hop around.

Since winter has decided to come on big and bad in Kansas the last couple weeks (that wind!), I decided to feature the cute snowmen from Snow Place. I stamped them in Night of Navy Classic Ink on Pool Party card stock. The Let It Snow greeting is from the same set, and also stamped in Night of Navy. The snowflakes from Snow Place were stamped in Pool Party ink for a tone-on-tone effect.

I created a border around the Pool Party layer by gluing the Silver 1/8" Ribbon around the edges using the Fine Tip Glue Pen. I mounted this layer on a Night of Navy base.

Finally I used the Wink of Stella pen to sparkle up the snowmen and the greeting.

Thanks for stopping in today! I hope you enjoyed my fun snowmen! Keep your fingers crossed that the snow stays away until after graduation on Saturday!

Next up on our hop is Tobe from The Craft Sea. You can find her by clicking the Next button below! Remember to let each of our designers know you were on their page by leaving a comment at the bottom of each post!

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Pamela W. ~ Stinky Tofu
2. Darcy J. ~ Dj's Stampin' Place
3. Tobe B. ~ The Craft Sea
4. Cheryl H. ~ Create with Cheryl
5. Jennifer G. ~ Jenny G Paper Crafts
6. Diana E. ~ Stampin' Fun with Diana 

It's a Mystery

Hello! Welcome to another installment of the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog hop. This month everything is a mystery!

You are currently at stop #1. You may be starting here, or you may have come here from Cheryl's blog. If you get off track, or a link doesn't work, there is a complete hop list at the bottom of each post. We hope you enjoy!

So you may be wondering what I meant when I said it was a mystery. Each of us sent items to each other that we were required to use on our project for this month. This is what Cheryl sent me.

And this is what I created with these supplies.

Since Cheryl had already used a thinlit to "decorate" the tree, I used the Metallic Thread that she sent along to thread through the holes for a garland effect. I added a Metallic Gold Star to the top the tree.

Mint Macaroon and Cherry Cobbler were two of the colors featured in the piece of Designer Series Paper that Cheryl sent me. This is how I chose the colors of card stock and ink to use. Through this, I discovered that I LOVE Cherry Cobbler stamped on Mint Macaroon!

I love the products that Cheryl sent, especially since I personally only own one of the three products myself. It was great to get to play with new items! Thanks, Cheryl, for the INKspiration and great products!

I sent my three items to Diana. She said that my items were quite a challenge, but I knew she was up for it! Let's head over to her blog with the Next button and see what she came up with!

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Darcy at Dj's Stampin' Place
2. Diana at Stampin' Fun with Diana
3. Carrie at Carrie Stamps
4. Tobe at The Craft Sea
5. Jennifer at Jenny G Paper Stamps
6. Cheryl at Create with Cheryl

Do the Sale-A-Bration Hop

It's time for our monthly blog hop at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration and we're featuring Sale-A-Bration! As you hop along, please leave some love for each of our designers. We love hearing from our followers! You may be starting the hop here, or you might have just came from stop #7 - Pamela at Stinky Tofu. If you get off track, the blog hop list is at the bottom of this post.

I featured three SAB items on my card today. The Perfectly Artistic Designer Series Paper, which is still available while supplies last, a clear card with a frame printed on it from the Memories In the Making Project Life Specialty Card Collection, and perhaps my favorite, one of the new products, the Metallics Glitter Tape. If you need to add some shimmer and shine to any project, this is the item for you!

The other products that I used are Daffodil Delight card stock, Pacific Point classic ink, and Enjoy the Little Things stamp set. 

Thanks for stopping by today! Let's head over to Jenny G's next and see what she has in store for us.

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Darcy at Dj's Stampin Place
2. Jenny at Jenny G Paper Crafts
3. Kathy at Kathy's Stamping World
4. Diana at Stampin Fun with Diana
5. Leanne at Literally My Joy
6. Melissa at The Stamp Doc
7. Pamela at Stinky Tofu

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things

It's time to share our favorites from the 2016 Occasion Catalog with you today on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop. We'd love to hear what you think of our creations so leave some love on each blog as you hop by. You are at stop 1. If you get off track or a link doesn't work, the full lineup is at the bottom of this post.

My favorite thing from the new Occasions Catalog is the Enjoy The Little Things Kit. It comes with an easel clipboard and supplies to make 13 different cards to display on it. The Choose Happy is definitely my favorite.

I put the entire kit together in one sitting, and I think it took me about 2 hours. Most of that was punching out the die cuts for each project. It really went together quickly and would make a great gift for someone!

A word of caution, lay out all the materials for each project before you get started. There were actually two doilies stuck together, and before I realized it, they were both glued to one project. I improvised and used a metallic doily on the second project!

Here is an overview of what comes in the kit:

The bonus is that if you purchase the kit and the coordinating stamp set you'll need to assemble the kit with, the total is $45. Purchase one additional $5 item and you can choose a Sale-A-Bration item for free!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you'll check out this kit as it's sitting in my office and helps brighten my day every day. Now head over to see what Tobe has cooked up for us. I'm certain it's fabulous as all of her projects are!

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Darcy at Dj's Stampin Place
2. Tobe at The Craft Sea
3. Jennifer at Jenny G's Paper Crafts
4. Diana at Stampin' Fun with Diana
5. Kim at Stamping with Kim
6. Leanne at Literally My Joy
7. Heidi at Stuck on Stampin'

Have Yourself A Merry Little Hop

Welcome to the December 2015 Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration blog hop! We're so happy that you're joining us today. We are featuring Christmas this month, and I will be featuring an easy DIY Christmas present. 

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 1 on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop - Jennifer at Jenny G Paper Crafts. 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.

Now, how about some DIY fun? This French Bulletin Board was so quick and easy to make.

All you need is a 12 x 12 Cork Tile (I found mine at our local stationary store), your favorite 12 x 12 Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper, your favorite Stampin' Up! ribbon, and your favorite Stampin' Up! brads.

I used Crystal Effects to glue my DSP to the cork board. A word of caution: go easy with the Crystal Effects. I was spreading it with a sponge, and thought that I wasn't getting enough, so I poured a whole lot on there, and it caused my paper to bubble a bit.

Once your adhesive is dry, then place your ribbon where you would like it. I used the mini brads to tack it to the edges of the board, and then used the Antique Brads to make my pattern on the front.

After you gift it to your favorite person (or keep it for yourself), they can fill it with cards, pictures, artwork, or more!

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you can put this to great use, especially if you have some last minute gifts to make! It's now time to head over to check out what Diana has to share with us today!

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Jennifer at Jenny G Paper Crafts
2. Darcy at Dj's Stampin Place
3. Diana at Stampin Fun with Diana
4. Bree at Craft-Somnia Momma
5. Leanne at Literally My Joy
6. Laura at Crafty Chicks Creating
7. Melissa at The Stamp Doc
8. Kim at Stamping with Kim
9. Heidi at Stuck on Stampin'

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SSINK Hop: Up For Anything

I spent much of my three day weekend last weekend being crafty and creating projects for this month's posts. I haven't had much time to create lately, so I enjoyed it a lot, plus I got to play with my new goodies that I received last week. I spent so much time working on specific themed projects, that I had a hard time creating this card! You would think that with a blog hop theme of "anything goes," it would not have been so difficult.

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 #4 on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop ~ Stampin' with Kim. As you hop along, if a link doesn't work, or you get off track the participant list is at the bottom of this post.

I really wanted to play the new Banner Punch, so I used it to create part of my background with the Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe, and Tangerine Tango Designer Series Papers. I embossed the flower in gold before coloring it and cutting it out.

Thanks for stopping by! Head on over to Tobe's blog next, and make sure to stop by tomorrow when I am featuring more Designer Series Paper!

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Jenny at Jenny G Paper Crafts 
2. Diana at Stampin Fun with Diana
3. Leanne at Literally My Joy
4. Kim at Stamping with Kim
5. Darcy at Dj's Stampin Place
6. Tobe at The Craft Sea
7. Melissa at Stamp Doc
8. Donna at Organized Chaos
9. Bree at Craft-Somnia Momma
10. Jennifer at Happy 2 Scrap 4 Life

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I {Heart} Love

Welcome to our hop! This month we are full of heart! Which was perfect timing because today is 10 year anniversary of my husband and my first date. As soon as I got done making my card for the hop I said, "Here honey. Happy date-iversary!"

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 5 on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop - Kathy of Katrina P's Creative Corner. 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.

• Real Red card base - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" - scored at 41/4"
• Happy Heart textured embossing folder
• Hello Life project kit - 2 silver hearts, 1 white/gray chevron
• Vellum cardstock - 3/4" x 3"
• Real Red ink
• Sheltering Tree stamp set
• Neutrals Candy Dots

Please share the love and leave me a comment below of who or what warms your heart. Then use that Next button to hop over to check out what Cynthia has made to share with us today. 

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Jennifer C. at Happy 2 Scrap 4 Life 
2. Jennifer G. at Jenny G Paper Crafts
3. Laura at Crafty Chicks Creating
4. Diana at Stampin Fun with Diana
5. Kathy at Katrina P's Creative Corner
6. Darcy at Dj's Stampin Place
7. Cynthia at Ink-A-Doodle Creations
8. Melissa at Stamp Doc
9. Shellie at Craft Smashup
10. Breelin at Craft-Somnia Momma
11. Heidi at Stuck on Stampin'
12. Kim at Stamping with Kim
13. Tonya at Stampin' with Tonya

2015 Occasions Catalog Blog Hop

How many times have you stared at every single page in the 2015 Occasions Catalog since it went live on Tuesday? Lucky for me, I've had mine for a month, so I've just about got it memorized and I LOVE almost everything in it! We've got a treat for you with our entire blog hop focused on the Occasions Catalog.

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 8 on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop - Heidi at Stuck On Stampin'. 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.

I have said several times before, and will continue to say it, Hello Life is my favorite set in this catalog. I also love the coordinating Hello Life Project Kit. It came with extra hearts, frames, etc. I used one of them on this card. 

• Whisper White card base - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" - scored at 4-1/4"
• Stacked With Love DSP Stack - 3-3/4" x 5"
• Whisper White card stock - 2-7/8" x 2-7/8"
• Best Day Ever stamp set (2015 Sale-A-Bration item)
• Rose Coral ColorBox Chalk Ink Pad
• Real Red Ink Pad
• Whisper White 1/4" Cotton Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by today! Let's head over to see what fabulousness Melissa has to share with us today! 

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Cynthia at Ink-A-Doodle Creations
2. Donna at Organized Chaos
3. Jennifer C. at Happy 2 Scrap 4 Life
4. Kathy at Katrina P's Creative Corner
5. Jennifer G. at Jenny G Paper Crafts
6. Diana at Stampin Fun with Diana
7. Kim at Stamping with Kim
8. Heidi at Stuck on Stampin'
9. Darcy at Dj's Stampin Place
10. Melissa at Stamp Doc
11. Carrie at Carrie Stamps

There's How Many Days Until Christmas?

There are only 14 more days until Christmas! Are you ready? I hope so, but if not, the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Design Team gals are here to help you out!

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 four on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop - Cynthia of Ink-A-Doodle Creations. 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.

Our office participated in a Festival of Trees last week. We decorated a tree, and donated all of the decorations that we used. The trees were then auctioned off to raise money for scholarships. The winner of our tree sent me a copy of their eGreeting; which featured our tree.

This got me thinking. "eGreeting; what a great idea!" I used My Digital Studio and a pre-made 6"x6" greeting card template from Christmas Jingle. I added the Basic Rhinestones on the ribbon, as well as an Ornament Keepsakes punch, text, and a photo box. Since Abby, my cute, obnoxious little crafty buddy, is the center of our household, she had to be prominently featured!

Time to head over to see what Bree has in store for us today! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Kim at Stamping with Kim
2. Jennifer at Happy 2 Scrap 4 Life
3. Diana at Stampin' Fun with Diana
4. Cynthia at Ink-A-Doodle Creations
5. Darcy at Dj's Stampin' Place
6. Bree at Craft-Somnia Momma
7. Donna at Organized Chaos
8. Tonya at Stamp with Tonya
9. Heidi at Stuck on Stampin'

Hopping With Gratitude

Yesterday I witnessed an act of kindness that brought tears to my eyes. One of the student workers in our office bought something pretty spectacular for another one of the students. The recipient lost her mother a few weeks ago, and she's been having a pretty rough semester, so it made this gesture seem even more grand.

Afterwards, she looked at me and said, "what do I do?" I told her that in these situations you just say "thank you." I came home and made this card for her to use to express her thanks if she so desires.

The Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Design Team has an entire day full of gratitude for you on our monthly blog hop. 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 7 on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop - Kim R. of Stamping with Kim. 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.

• Mossy Meadow card base - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
• Color Me Autumn Designer Series Paper layer - 4" x 5-1/4"
• Color Me Autumn DSP - cut with Banner Framelits
• Gratitude For Days stamp set - stamped in Mossy Meadow on Crumb Cake cardstock, cut with Square Framelits and Banner Framelits
• Mossy Meadow card stock cut with Square Framelits
• Regals Designer Buttons

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Darcy at Dj's Stampin' Place
2. Cynthia at Ink-A-Doodle Creations
3. Diana at Stampin' Fun with Diana
4. Bree at Craft-Somnia
5. Donna at Organized Chaos
6. Tonya at Stamp with Tonya
7. Kim at Stamping with Kim

Color Me Autumn Designer Series Paper

$10.95

Gratitude For Days Photopolymer Stamp Set

$15.95

Regals Designer Buttons

$7.95

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Fall Hop

Welcome to the Fall edition of the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Design Team blog hop! 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 two on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop - Stampin' Fun with Diana. 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.

My inspiration for this card came from page 46 of Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Catalog. Here is my version:

• Sahara Sand card base - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
• Color Me Autumn Designer Series Paper- 2 Crushed Curry, 1 Mossy Meadow each cut to 2-1/2" x 4"
• Color Me Autumn Designer Washi Tape
• White & Tangerine Tango Two-Tone Trim
• Autumn Wooden Elements- colored with Blendabilities
• For All Things stamp set- Sahara Sand ink and Mossy Meadow ink on Whisper White cardstock
• Banners Framelits

I used Glue Dots for the Wooden Elements pieces. On the banner, I used a double layer of Stampin' Dimensionals so that it would lay flat with the Trim.

Thanks for stopping in today! I hope you enjoyed my creation. Now you can head over to visit Pam while she's Stampin' in the Sun. 

Blog Hop Participant List:

1. Cynthia at Ink-A-Doodle Creations
2. Diana at Stampin' Fun with Diana
3. Darcy at DJ's Stampin' Place
4. Pam at Stampin' in the Sun
5. Jennifer at Happy 2 Scrap 4 Life
6. Heidi at Stuck on Stampin'
7. Bree at Craft-Somnia
8. Kristina at Mama's Sanity
9. Shellie at Craft Smashup
10. Kim at Stamping with Kim

For All Things Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$17.95

Color Me Autumn Designer Series Paper

$10.95

Color Me Autumn Designer Washi Tape

$4.95

White & Tangerine Tango Two-Tone Trim

$4.95

Autumn Wooden Elements

$4.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.