Burlap, Seam Binding, Grosgrain...It's Ribbon!!

Stampin' Up! has so much fun ribbon to use on your craft projects!  Today a few of our Designers showed you what you can do with ribbon!  Make sure you click on the links to their blogs to see more information about their cards and read about the type of ribbon they used!

 

Kim Ryden

Stamping with Kim

 

 

Jennifer Campbell

 

 

Tonya Ball

 

 

Darcy Johnson

Shellie Grindy


Thanks for stopping by today!  Come back tomorrow for a fun NEW challenge!  I think you are going to love it!

So Thankful for Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit

Good morning! I'm so excited to be sharing a fun project today since Halloween is tomorrow and then it's time to start thinking about Thanksgiving I'm sharing this great Thanksgiving tablescape I created. When Stampin' Up! released this years Holiday catalog I was really excited to see the Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit however since we visit friends from college and their family each year it's a large gathering and one kit would not be enough (and it was too expensive to buy multiple kits) so I decided to use elements from the kit to create this great projects (and I still have lots of pieces left for other fun projects.

The first project is this fun napkin ring. I took two of the coordinating pieces of DSP from the kit and cut them down and layered them and used sticky strip to make the ring. Next I wrapped some Linen Thread around the ring a couple of times. I took some leaves (some were from the kit) and some were cut out with the Big Shot and the Autumn Accents Bigz Die and Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper (this DSP package has the same, plus some additional patterns as the Tablescape kit, perfect). I took the leaves crumbled them up and sponged them with Sahara Sand Ink (I'm going to state this now so I don't have so say it several other times in this post, anytime I used the paper cut leaves I crumbled and sponged them in the same way). I also cut an acorn with the same Bigz Die and cut it out twice, once in Chocolate Chip (that was embossed with the Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder) and a second time with the Champagne Shimmer Paper and trimmed so you just use the top. The acorn is attached to the leaves and the napkin ring with a dimensional and is finished with a bow I made with the Linen Thread.

Next up is a name card and this was another area that was going to need more than the ten elements that come with the Tablescape kit so I used the Labels Thinlit Die and the Big Shot to cut the flip card base in Sahara Sand. I added a strip of Sweater Weather DSP down the center and wrapped some Linen Thread around the middle. For the label I cut a piece of Very Vanilla with the matching label framelit in the set so it just fits inside the base and stamped using the Truly Grateful stamp set, the wheat image in Sahara Sand and the greeting in Tangerine Tango. I also added a leaf that was cut the same as above for the napkin ring. The name banner is a piece from the same Thinlit card set (love all the different pieces that come in this set). The final touch was to add a piece of Early Espresso Core'd'nations cardstock that is embossed with the Woodgrain Embossing folder being being sanded and attached to the base. I tore along the edge for a more rustic texture.

Next up is a candle for the center of the table and I wrapped around the candle with the Textured Wood Paper Ribbons and some Burlap Ribbon. I also added several leaves and an acorn to to the candle so the same elements and colors from all the pieces coordinate. I added one of the Naturals Designer Buttons (with a bow tied with Linen Thread) and the greeting is from the Harvest of Thanks stamp set and was cut out with the Itty Bitty Banners framelits.

I made three of these candles in different sizes, the one above is for my table, this one to the right is larger and it's a gift for our Thanksgiving host, and will be used with the rest of the tablescape elements I created, and the candle below is the smallest and is in my living room since it's open to the dining room and is perfect on the coffee table.

Coordinating coffee table candle.

The final item I just wanted to show you is a Thankful Journal I created using just the elements from the Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit (all I added were the rings on top and the Naturals Button). This is a journal I taught in a class earlier in the month and is a perfect keepsake to record what each person is thankful for along with their picture.

It's amazing how much project is in this one kit, and I still have lots of pieces left to make cards, and any other project I may desire. I hope I've given you some fun ideas for this kit so you can give it a try and see what you can come up with. It really make decorating for fall and Thanksgiving a breeze.

Happy stamping,

Diana

Things That Make You Go...WOW!

Today we are here to INKspire you with some WOW! cards. Our challenge for the WOW! was to have at least four layers on the card.

Jennifer Campbell

Breelin Renwick

Tonya Ball

Kim Ryden

Stamping with Kim

 Darcy Johnson

 

Did we WOW! you? Don't forget to Pin it if you love it for your inkspiration later. Remember, you can click on each person's name below their card to go to their individual blog for more details. 

Trust me when I tell you that you need to make sure to come back tomorrow for Diana's fabulous post on tablescapes!

Layering Punches

Hi!  Kristy here to on Stampin' Stylin' Inkspiration on this fine Monday.  I wanted to share a quick technique that adds a lot of punch (no pun intended) to a card - layering punched elements. 

 

I love using punches.  In fact, I have a wall full of them.  While dies are great, with punches, I don't have pull out my Big Shot and hope I line everything up correctly.  I can sit down, stamp and punch to quickly create the image I want.

 

Here are 3 cards that I used at least 3 punches layered on top of each other to create a focal point.  Each card includes the 1-3/4" Circle, Decorative Label Punch, and the Extra Large Oval.

 

For my first card, I used my Versamark ink pad to stamp the leaf stamp from the Best of Autumn stamp set on my card base.  The sentiment is also from the same set, but I colored "Give" first and stamped it and followed with the "Thanks", to create a stacked sentiment that would fit in the Extra Large Oval.

On this card, I punched 2 Word Window strips.  They are layered on top of each other behind the Extra Large Oval to create a longer strip and help anchor probably my favorite sentiment from Yippee-Skippee.

For my last card, I wanted to create a more masculine card.  I used Gorgeous Grunge to create the background.  I actually hand cut "You're The Best" from a larger stamp on Hello, Lovely stamp set.  Using Stampin' Dimensionals helps add an extra pop to the card.

I hope you have enjoyed this post.  Get out there and try layering different punches together and see what you get.  Don't forget, all the stamps from this post (except Best of Autumn) are 25% off on the Stampin' Up site today.

Friday's Favorites!!!

Thanks for stopping by on this fabulous Friday!!!

Today is Favorites Friday!!!

Here are our design team members with their Favorite item right now on their Stamp Tables!!!

Here is mine!

 Best of Christmas Stamp set!!!

I love all these images!!!

Jenn Campbell

Next up:

Square Collection Framelits

Darcy Johnson

And then we have:

Dress UP Framelits

I love this Framelits set for all kind of fun cards including this Bridal Shower Invite. 

Tonya Ball

Magnificent Maple Single Stamp
I get so giddy that this one single stamp can create such beautiful Fall-themed cards and projects! Definitely a favorite going into this Thanksgiving season!

Heidi Boos
Stuck on Stampin'

 Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set
This set is one of my favorites!  I use it on about 90% of the cards I create!  AND it's 25% OFF this week!  WOO HOO!

Kim Ryden

Stamping with Kim

Thanks again for stopping by to check out our favorite items!!!
Please pin them to pinterest to save them!

Hello and welcome! Tonya here from Stampin' with Tonya. Today I want to share a fun new technique that Stampin'UP! recently shared with us. They called it Glitter Embossing and it consists of Embossing Powder with Glitter added. I used four different color combos on my cards today and I am excited to show them to you.

 

Now for my glitter embossing I used a 2 to 1 ratio. So if I used 1 teaspoon of embossing powder then I added 1/2 teaspoon of glitter. I used Versamark on all of the samples of and then heat embossed. I hope you can see just how sparkly the are but if not believe me when I say there is a lot of sparkle and the glitter doesn't rub off.

 

**If you look really closely you will see a few stamp sets that are 25% off right now!  Check them out, they are only on sale for 5 more days!**

 

Supplies: Soft Sky Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Smoky Slate Card Stock, Midnight Muse Card Stock, Versamark, Wonderful Blessing Stamp, Top Note Bigz Die, Northern Flurry Embossing Folder, Circles Collection Framelits, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Silver Embossing Powder, Silver Glitter

Supplies: Smoky Slate Card Stock, Melon Mambo Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Versamark, Melon Mambo Embossing Powder, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Tea Lace Paper Doilies, Yippee-Skippee! Stamp Set (on sale now), Betsy's Blossoms Stamp Set (also on sale), Basic Gray Stamp Pad

Supplies: Crumb Cake Card Stock, Cherry Cobbler Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Greetings of Season Stamp Set, Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set (on sale), Special Season Stamp Set, Old Olive Ink Pad, Early Espresso Ink Pad, Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder, Gold Glitter, Gold Embossing Powder, Early Espresso 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Holiday Ornaments Framelits

 

I hope you enjoyed today's post and be sure and stop by tomorrow when we will be show casing our Friday Favorites. Have a great day!

A Little Christmas Card INKspiration

It's never too early to get started on your Christmas cards, right?!?!  With just a little over 2 months until Christmas, our Design Team has some great ideas to INKspire you!  Check out their fabulous work!

 

 

Kim Ryden

Stamping with Kim

Jennifer Campbell

Happy 2 Scrap 4 Life

 Darcy Johnson

Dj's Stampin' Place

Tonya Ball

Stampin' With Tonya

Pam Steckman

Stampin' in the Sun

 

Be sure to click on the link below each picture to be directed to the individual blog for more details on all of these INKspiring creations!

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Curly Paper Wreaths

You've all seen them....the super cute curly paper wreaths.  But have you made one of your own?  If you haven't, what are you waiting for?!?!  They are really easy to make and a fun project to have your kiddos help you with too!  My boys had a blast helping me curl the paper.

This is one of my Christmas wreaths I made using the Season of Style DSP.  I added the big gold bow and a few smaller pieces of gold foil paper for just the right amount of holiday bling :-) 

 

Be sure to check out my blog, Craft-somnia Momma, for details on the project as well as another fun Christmas wreath.

 

I hope I have INKspired you to create something fun today!

 

Be sure to check back tomorrow for some fabulous Christmas card ideas from our talented Design Team!

 



October Scrapbook Sketch

Happy Monday!! We hope you find inspiration from this month's scrapbook sketch! If you would like to join in the fun and create your own scrapbook page to share with us, please feel free to link up below. We would love to see what you come up with...either in traditional style scrapbooking or something you have created in My Digital Studio as many of the designers have showcased below. If you need more details on any of the pages you see today, be sure to click on the designer's name to visit their blog!

Need more scrapbooking inspiration? Check out our first two scrapbook sketches!

August 2013

September 2013

Created by: Jennifer Campbell

Here is Jenn's take on her sketch:

Darcy Johnson

Diana Eichfeld

Kim Ryden

It's a Wrap!!! Favorite ways to Package Candy

It's a Wrap!!

Here are some of our favorite ways to package candy!

Breelin Renwick

 Tonya Ball

Jennifer Campbell

Jennifer Campbell

Darcy Johnson

Hope you have a fabulous weekend!!!
Pin your favorite candy to Pinterest and visit our blogs for more information!