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Friday, July 29, 2016

Friday Favorites - Accessories

Today we are all sharing our favorite accessory from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  There are just so many choices!  From ribbons, to epoxy dots, to buttons and twine, we have the perfect accessory for any project.  Have a look at what our designers have done with their favorite accessory and be sure to head over to their blog for all the details!



Tobe Buffenbarger - The Craft Sea
Favorite Accessory: 2016-2018 In Color Ruched Ribbon

Metal Rimmed Pearls

Gold Metallic Thread

Cheryl Hamilton - Create With Cheryl
Favorite Accessory:  Metal Rimmed Pearls & Gold Metallic Thread


Jennifer Gregorsky - Jenny G Paper Crafts
Favorite Accessory - Stitched Satin Ribbon




Pamela Wu - Stinky Tofu
Favorite Accessory - Whisper White 5/8" Organza Ribbon & Pearls



 Melissa Stout ~ The Stamp Doc
Favorite Accessory:  2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes


Diana Eichfeld ~ Stampin' Fun with Diana
Favorite Accessory:  Brick Wall Embossing Folder


Carrie Rhoades - Carrie Stamps
Favorite Accessory: Sequins

 


Tonya Ball~ Stamp with Tonya
Favorite Accessory: Rhinestones Basic Jewels


Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Make your own DSP with Stamps

Stampin'Up! offers a lot of variety when it comes to their Designer Series Paper but sometimes there just isn't the color or print that you need to make that perfect project. One solution to that would be to make your own using stamp and stamp pads. Our designer team has made their own DSP today and they have a wide variety of samples to share with you.  We hope you enjoy our cards today and that you are INKspired to stamp some DSP of your own.
 
Pamela Wu - Stinky Tofu

Tobe Buffenbarger - The Craft Sea


Jennifer Gregorsky - Jenny G Paper Crafts

 
 
Jen Guarino - Faith. Grace. Stamp.

Monday, July 25, 2016

July Technique Challenge ~ #SSINKTC35

July INKspiration Challenge Winner
Congrats to:
LeAnne from Wee Inklings


Tobe created a summer perfect technique challenge this month with watercolor resist! Our designers had a lot of fun using this technique on their cards. We'd love to see what this challenge INKspires you to do. Link up your project at the bottom of this post and grab the badge from the right. Make sure to come back on Sunday afternoon to vote for your favorite! Tell your friends and family!

If you choose to post your card to a gallery, use #SSINKTC35.

You will have until 12pm CST on Sunday, July 31st to link up your creation. Voting will take place from 12pm to 5pm CST. The winner will be announced on August 1st!

Our weekly challenges:
1st Monday ~ Color
2nd Monday ~ Sketch
3rd Monday ~INKspiration
4th Monday ~ Technique



Tobe Buffenbarger - The Craft Sea

Jennifer Gregorsky - Jenny G Paper Crafts

Pamela Wu - Stinky Tofu

Diana Eichfeld ~ Stampin' Fun with Diana

Jen Guarino - Faith. Grace. Stamp.

Pin your favorites! Play along! Share with your friends! We're so excited to see what you create!


Friday, July 22, 2016

Shine On with Gold, Silver, and Copper

Sometimes our projects just need a little something extra, something shiny maybe, perhaps sparkly?  Stampin' Up! has lots of great accessories to make your creation really shine.  We have all sorts of metallic accents.  From ribbon, to sequins to embossing powders and specialty paper, we have the perfect additions to take your project to the next level!  Check out how our designers have incorporated gold, silver and copper in their projects and be sure to head over to each blog for a closer look and let us know what you think!

Tobe Buffenbarger - The Craft Sea

Jennifer Gregorsky - Jenny G Paper Crafts

Pamela Wu - Stinky Tofu



Jen Guarino - Faith. Grace. Stamp



Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Christmas in July

Christmas is just around the corner... just kidding it is five months away but for those of us that do paper crafting it is never to early to get a start on your Christmas card designs and our team has several ideas to share with you. Some include traditional Christmas sets while others use nontraditional sets. Which ever card you decide you like there is more info about each on the designers blog. Feel free to pin and let us know what you favorite Christmas Stamp set it. We love to hear from our followers.




 

Monday, July 18, 2016

July INKspiration Challenge ~ #SSINKIC35

July Sketch Challenge Winner
Congrats to:
Deborah Snyder from Debscardcreations


We have a fabulous INKspiration Challenge for you this week that would make anyone start daydreaming of the beach! Some of our designers were inspired by the colors and others the beach theme. Whatever inspires you in the photo; play along with us, link up at the bottom, and grab the badge to the right for your blog. Remind all your friends to come vote for your creation next Sunday!

If you choose to post your card in a gallery, please tag it with #SSINKIC35. 

You will have until 12pm CST July 24th to link up your card. Voting will be open from 12pm CST until 5pm CST July 24th. 

Our weekly challenges:
1st Monday ~ Color
2nd Monday ~ Sketch
3rd Monday ~ INKspiration
4th Monday ~ Technique



Tobe Buffenbarger - The Craft Sea

Cheryl Hamilton - Create With Cheryl

Jen Guarino - Faith. Grace. Stamp

Jennifer Gregorsky - Jenny G Paper Crafts

Carrie Rhoades - Carrie Stamps

Pin away what INKspired you, and let's see your own creations! 



Friday, July 15, 2016

Quick and Easy

I have heard it time and time again.  People love the idea of stamping and creating but they just don't have the time.  Well fear not, we have some great quick and easy projects to INKspire you on this fabulous Friday!  Sometimes all you need is a great stamp set, a fabulous piece of Designer Series Paper, a fun die cut or a special embellishment like a doily or some pretty washi tape.  And of course Stampin' Up! has all those things and more!      

Tobe Buffenbarger - The Craft Sea

Darcy Johnson ~ Dj's Stampin' Place

Cheryl Hamilton - Create With Cheryl

Jennifer Gregorsky - Jenny G Paper Crafts

Jen Guarino - Faith. Grace. Stamp