3,2,1: Flowers!

Does anyone else remember 3-2-1 Contact!? That's what I thought of when I did my title. My husband (who is a young pup) now thinks I'm crazy.

Today at Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration we have a 3, 2, 1 challenge. Use 3 Designer Series Paper patterns, 2 punches, and 1 stamp. This is the second time we've had this challenge in our 1.5 years and it always seems more daunting than it is.

Because I had my HUGE stack of DSP in front of me and couldn't decide which I wanted to use, I let the gals from the design team challenge me and pick the three packs I had to choose from. Donna and Bree sure gave me a run for my money, and I used patterns together I wouldn't have picked on my own; but I really love them! I love the DT ladies too; they are pretty awesome gals!

• Old Olive cardbase - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" - scored at 4-1/4"
• Stacked With Love DSP - 4" x 5-1/4"
• Flowerpot DSP
• Typeset Speciality DSP
• Mosaic punch
• 1-1/4" Scallop Circle punch
• A Round Array stamp set
• Memento Black ink
• Vintage Faceted Buttons
• Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon

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This may be my favorite color challenge that I have created! Thanks to Stampin' Up! for giving me these wonderful, rich fall colors to work with.

• Always Artichoke card base - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored at 4-1/4"
• Moonlight DSP
• Always Artichoke layer - 3" x 3-3/4", embossed with Polka Dots folder
• Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon - colored with Medium Pumpkin Pie Blendabilities
• Label Love - stamped in Blackberry Bliss on Whisper White, punched with Artisan Label punch
• A Round Array - stamped in Pumpkin Pie on Whisper White, punched with 7/8" Scallop Circle punch

We would love to have you play along with us at SSINK. Link up your blog there, or tag your picture with #ssinkcc14. 

Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

Texture Boutique Machine

$29.95

Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack

$6.95

Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon

$6.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Pumpkin Pie Assortment

$11.95

Label Love Clear-Mount Bundle

$28.75

A Round Array Clear Stamp Set

$14.95

7/8" Circle Scallop Punch

$12.95

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Favorite DSP & a Challenge

At Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration our Design Team projects for today were to feature our favorite Designer Series Paper Pack. I realized as I was looking through my stash of DSP that I own almost every current pack; and that I really love all of them!
Today however, I was most drawn to the Modern Medley assortment. The entire package is black and vanilla, which is just as timeless as black and white.

Modern Medley #126926

My layout was inspired by Jen's sketch challenge #DS133 at deconstructing*jen.

Here's my first Valentine's card of the season for you!

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:
  Cardstock: Real Red, Basic Black, Very Vanilla
  DSP: Modern Medley
  Stamp set: A Round Array
  Ink: Real Red
  Punches: 7/8" Scallop Circle, 1-1/4" Scallop Circle, Artisan Label
  Framelits: Hearts Collection
  Embellishments: Large Basic Rhinestones
  Tools: Paper Trimmer, Simply Scored, Big Shot
  Adhesive: SNAIL

It's Framelits Friday!

I'm excited for many reasons today. It's my last day of work before vacation! Normally I'm not a big "take a week of vacation" sort of girl, but I'm looking forward to hanging with the hubby for a week with no plans. If we want to stay home, great; if we decide to drive somewhere, great! The other reason I'm excited is that it's Framelits Friday over at SSInkspiration!

I got the inspiration for this card from a recent copy of Stampin' Success, a publication that Stampin' Up! mails to demonstrators every other month, with business tips, ideas, and more! I loved how the artist had used the framelits to "frame" her focal point.

 

In the catalog, the Tape It set didn't catch my eye. However, I kept seeing cute projects with it, and knew I had to have it. Instead of using DSP for my pattern, I knew the Tape It set would make a great focal point. I used the Stamp-a-majig to line up the images so they didn't overlap or have a big gap between them. I used the Labels Collection framelits to make my frame. 

I used the thank you from A Round Array stamp set. Of course, I had to use the butterfly from Papillon Potpourri. (Remember, you can get Papillon Potpourri and the Bitty Butterfly punch for 15% off this month only!) As I don't have the Elegant Butterfly punch that coordinates with the larger butterfly, I "fussy" cut it with my Paper Snips. The snips made it really easy and quick to cut out. 

I felt the card needed a little something else, so I wanted to add some baker's twine. Listen to the voice of experience, reinkers in the spritzers without rubbing alcohol mixed in is a bad idea. Even just mixing with water doesn't work the best. I will say that I love the outcome, but I made a mess of myself that day at the scrapbooking crop! (My knees looked like they had chicken pox). 

Colors used: Cajun Craze, Wild Wasabi, and Summer Starfruit, Soft Suede.

Here's your last bit of Friday humor. My adorable {read: pure evil} cat Abby decided that she wanted to try to eat the butterfly before I took the picture. Thankfully I caught her before she left teeth marks. 

It's a good thing she's cute!

Be sure to check out the fabulous framelit inspiration the other ladies have provided us with today as well over at SSInkspiration! There are some over the top cute ones today!