You're My Hero....Again!

Okay, I have really been loving this cute little set!  I have yet another card to share today using You're My Hero. 

I incorporated hexagons in this one and I also used a photopolymer stamp.  Here's the details:

1.  Decided I wanted a clean, modern looking card so I picked Whisper White for my base card.

2.  Stamped the car on Whisper White and colored it with markers and a blender pen.  Cut it out.

3.  Punched three hexagons from Real Red Polka Dot Parade DSP and added them to my card.  Adhered car with dimensional over the hexagons.

4.  Cut two banner pieces from Polka Dot Parade DSP.  The banner end is made using the hexagon punch.  I added them to my card after stamping weee-ooo on the Daffodil Delight piece.

5.  Stamped Happy Birthday with StazOn Black above the banners and stamped the arrow from Designer Typeset.

That's it!  Quick, clean, and simple!  Thanks for stopping by, tomorrow I have a card to share with you for the Thursday Challenge at Create with Connie and Mary.  It's another clean, simple, and modern looking card, hope you can stop back!

If it doesn't move...stamp it!!
Nicole Tugrul
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You're My Hero....Again!

Okay, I have really been loving this cute little set!  I have yet another card to share today using You're My Hero. 

I incorporated hexagons in this one and I also used a photopolymer stamp.  Here's the details:

1.  Decided I wanted a clean, modern looking card so I picked Whisper White for my base card.

2.  Stamped the car on Whisper White and colored it with markers and a blender pen.  Cut it out.

3.  Punched three hexagons from Real Red Polka Dot Parade DSP and added them to my card.  Adhered car with dimensional over the hexagons.

4.  Cut two banner pieces from Polka Dot Parade DSP.  The banner end is made using the hexagon punch.  I added them to my card after stamping weee-ooo on the Daffodil Delight piece.

5.  Stamped Happy Birthday with StazOn Black above the banners and stamped the arrow from Designer Typeset.

That's it!  Quick, clean, and simple!  Thanks for stopping by, tomorrow I have a card to share with you for the Thursday Challenge at Create with Connie and Mary.  It's another clean, simple, and modern looking card, hope you can stop back!

If it doesn't move...stamp it!!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
SHOP 24/7 on my Demonstrator Website
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You're My Hero Cupcakes

Today I have a fun 3D item to share with you.  My little boy Benjamin turned 4 yesterday, so I am sharing the cupcake picks I made for his party on Sunday.

How fun are these cupcakes?!  First of all, the cupcakes are large ones so I couldn't put the cupcake stand all together.  I ended up just putting five on the bottom layer of the rack so the icing wouldn't get ruined.  So, these picks are on the bigger side so they would look good on a larger cupcake.  Here's a look at the three picks up close.

 

These picks were quick and easy to make.  I stamped the police car with StazOn Black ink on Glossy White card stock.  I used markers and a blender pen to color it in.  I added a layer of Polka Dot Parade DSP behind the white and a banner below to finish it off.  The banner wraps around the tooth pick and has Happy Birthday on one side and weee-ooo weee-ooo on the other.

This was such a quick and fun project that added a personal touch to the party.  Definitely something you should try!!  I don't know if you all find these as fun as I do, but if you are interested in seeing how I put mine together, leave a comment and I will do a quick tutorial if there is interest.  Thanks for visiting!! I have another You're My Hero card to share tomorrow!

If it doesn't move...stamp it!!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
SHOP 24/7 on my Demonstrator Website
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You're My Hero Cupcakes

Today I have a fun 3D item to share with you.  My little boy Benjamin turned 4 yesterday, so I am sharing the cupcake picks I made for his party on Sunday.

How fun are these cupcakes?!  First of all, the cupcakes are large ones so I couldn't put the cupcake stand all together.  I ended up just putting five on the bottom layer of the rack so the icing wouldn't get ruined.  So, these picks are on the bigger side so they would look good on a larger cupcake.  Here's a look at the three picks up close.

 

These picks were quick and easy to make.  I stamped the police car with StazOn Black ink on Glossy White card stock.  I used markers and a blender pen to color it in.  I added a layer of Polka Dot Parade DSP behind the white and a banner below to finish it off.  The banner wraps around the tooth pick and has Happy Birthday on one side and weee-ooo weee-ooo on the other.

This was such a quick and fun project that added a personal touch to the party.  Definitely something you should try!!  I don't know if you all find these as fun as I do, but if you are interested in seeing how I put mine together, leave a comment and I will do a quick tutorial if there is interest.  Thanks for visiting!! I have another You're My Hero card to share tomorrow!

If it doesn't move...stamp it!!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
SHOP 24/7 on my Demonstrator Website
Cards and Retired Stamps for Sale  

You're My Hero for TSSC274

It's Monday and time for a new Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge!  We have another fantastic sketch this week from Mary Jo at Technostamper, take a look.

I saw the sketch and had an idea right away.  I used You're My Hero since it was out on my desk.   I just made cupcake picks for Benjamin's birthday party, I will share those with you this week.  Anyway, here is the card I made for this sketch.

Here's all the details:

1.  Picked Whisper White as my card base and paper pierced a straight line down each side.

2.  Picked out DSP from Polka Dot Parade and cut to size.  The Daffodil Delight polka
    dots is cut to 3 1/4" x 4 3/4".  The Marina Mist polka dot paper is cut to
    2" x 3 3/4".

3.  Stamped the police car form You're My Hero with StazOn Black on Whisper
    White and die cut it with Circle Framelit with 2 3/4" diameter,
    5th one in from the outside.

4.  Colored the car in using a blender pen with my ink pads.  Added paper piercing
    around the outer edge of the circle.

5.  Last element was the weee-ooo stamped with StazOn Black on a strip of
    Daffodil Delight polka dot paper measuring 1/2" x 3 1/4".
    I made a banner edge with my hexagon punch.

And that's it!! I think this is a really fun card for a little boy.  I did add a Happy Birthday inside the card with another police car stamped underneath.

You can see cards made by the other members of the design team by
clicking on the links below.  I hope you will play along with the sketch
challenge this week, just go to Technostamper to find out more and to link up your card!

Mary Jo Price- Williams:  Technostamper 

Sue Root:  Stampin' With Sue2

Robbie Rubula: InkedX2 

Eileen LeFevre: Eileen's Stampin' Fever Blog 

Tanya Bell: Stamping T! 

Carolyn Bennett: Carolyn's Paper Fantasies 

Jonia Smith: Stampin for Me 

Mary Brown: Stamper Camper

If it doesn't move...stamp it!!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
SHOP 24/7 on my Demonstrator Website
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You're My Hero for TSSC274

It's Monday and time for a new Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge!  We have another fantastic sketch this week from Mary Jo at Technostamper, take a look.

I saw the sketch and had an idea right away.  I used You're My Hero since it was out on my desk.   I just made cupcake picks for Benjamin's birthday party, I will share those with you this week.  Anyway, here is the card I made for this sketch.

Here's all the details:

1.  Picked Whisper White as my card base and paper pierced a straight line down each side.

2.  Picked out DSP from Polka Dot Parade and cut to size.  The Daffodil Delight polka
    dots is cut to 3 1/4" x 4 3/4".  The Marina Mist polka dot paper is cut to
    2" x 3 3/4".

3.  Stamped the police car form You're My Hero with StazOn Black on Whisper
    White and die cut it with Circle Framelit with 2 3/4" diameter,
    5th one in from the outside.

4.  Colored the car in using a blender pen with my ink pads.  Added paper piercing
    around the outer edge of the circle.

5.  Last element was the weee-ooo stamped with StazOn Black on a strip of
    Daffodil Delight polka dot paper measuring 1/2" x 3 1/4".
    I made a banner edge with my hexagon punch.

And that's it!! I think this is a really fun card for a little boy.  I did add a Happy Birthday inside the card with another police car stamped underneath.

You can see cards made by the other members of the design team by clicking on the links below.  I hope you will play along with the sketch challenge this week, just go to Technostamper to find out more and to link up your card!

Mary Jo Price- Williams:  Technostamper 

Sue Root:  Stampin' With Sue2

Robbie Rubula: InkedX2 

Eileen LeFevre: Eileen's Stampin' Fever Blog 

Tanya Bell: Stamping T! 

Carolyn Bennett: Carolyn's Paper Fantasies 

Jonia Smith: Stampin for Me 

Mary Brown: Stamper Camper

If it doesn't move...stamp it!!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
SHOP 24/7 on my Demonstrator Website
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Another Bow!!

Today I have another card similar to yesterday's......except a different bow! Take a look.

As I said yesterday, I try to make cards in pairs and sometimes I switch things up a little.  This time I changed my greeting and my bow.  I used the oval punch bow for today's card using the Extra large Oval Punch.

 The flower in the center is smaller and instead of being colored Wisteria Wonder re-inker, I used a flower I had hanging around that was Night of Navy.  All the rest of the card details are the same as yesterday.  I hope you liked the bow change up, they are so fun to make!  Thanks for checking out today's card.  Stop by again tomorrow for my Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge card using You're My Hero.

 If it doesn't move...stamp it!!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
SHOP 24/7 on my Demonstrator Website
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Another Bow!!

Today I have another card similar to yesterday's......except a different bow! Take a look.

As I said yesterday, I try to make cards in pairs and sometimes I switch things up a little.  This time I changed my greeting and my bow.  I used the oval punch bow for today's card using the Extra large Oval Punch.

 The flower in the center is smaller and instead of being colored Wisteria Wonder re-inker, I used a flower I had hanging around that was Night of Navy.  All the rest of the card details are the same as yesterday.  I hope you liked the bow change up, they are so fun to make!  Thanks for checking out today's card.  Stop by again tomorrow for my Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge card using You're My Hero.

 If it doesn't move...stamp it!!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
SHOP 24/7 on my Demonstrator Website
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A Birthday Bow

Today I have another paper bow to share.  This time it's on a birthday card that features the new DSP called Afternoon Picnic.

The bow on this card is very similar to the ones I made for the paper clips, just much larger!  Here's the details on the card:

1.  I chose Crushed Curry as my card base and added a layer of Very Vanilla to build upon.

2.  Added a layer of Wisteria Wonder that has scallops punched along the top.  Next added a layer of the Afternoon Picnic DSP.

3.  Made a Wisteria Wonder Paper bow with a Simply Pressed clay flower that has a large pearl in the center.

4.  Lastly, I added the Happy Birthday greeting from Perfectly Penned in Wisteria Wonder.

A very fast yet beautiful birthday card!  I have another version of this card to share with you tomorrow.  I try to always make two of my cards, this time I made a variation on the second one.  Hope to see you tomorrow!

 If it doesn't move...stamp it!!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
SHOP 24/7 on my Demonstrator Website
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A Birthday Bow

Today I have another paper bow to share.  This time it's on a birthday card that features the new DSP called Afternoon Picnic.

The bow on this card is very similar to the ones I made for the paper clips, just much larger!  Here's the details on the card:

1.  I chose Crushed Curry as my card base and added a layer of Very Vanilla to build upon.

2.  Added a layer of Wisteria Wonder that has scallops punched along the top.  Next added a layer of the Afternoon Picnic DSP.

3.  Made a Wisteria Wonder Paper bow with a Simply Pressed clay flower that has a large pearl in the center.

4.  Lastly, I added the Happy Birthday greeting from Perfectly Penned in Wisteria Wonder.

A very fast yet beautiful birthday card!  I have another version of this card to share with you tomorrow.  I try to always make two of my cards, this time I made a variation on the second one.  Hope to see you tomorrow!

 If it doesn't move...stamp it!!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
SHOP 24/7 on my Demonstrator Website
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Flashback Friday: Frogs and Flies

Welcome to another Flashback Friday!!  I have a cute set for us to flash back to this week, it's called Frogs and Flies from 1998.

Isn't this set fun!  I especially love the saying "Time's fun when you're having flies"........  too stinkin' cute!  I haven't touched this set in a looonnnngggggg time so I figured it was time to pull it out.

I love putting a modern twist to an older stamp set.  I went for a clean look, not country like the older cards were.  Here's the details:

1.  My card base is Bashful Blue with a layer of Chocolate Chip and DSP.

2.  Stamped the frog on Glossy White card stock with StazOn Black.  Colored it with blender pen and markers.

3.  Stamped the sentiment on Whisper White with StazOn Black and added a banner end with the hexagon punch. 

4.  Adhered the frog to the card with SNAIL and added the greeting with dimensionals.

That's it!  Super quick and fun!  Thanks for checking out my flashback card, I had a blast making it!

If it doesn't move...stamp it!!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
SHOP 24/7 on my Demonstrator Website
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Flashback Friday: Frogs and Flies

Welcome to another Flashback Friday!!  I have a cute set for us to flash back to this week, it's called Frogs and Flies from 1998.

Isn't this set fun!  I especially love the saying "Time's fun when you're having flies"........  too stinkin' cute!  I haven't touched this set in a looonnnngggggg time so I figured it was time to pull it out.

I love putting a modern twist to an older stamp set.  I went for a clean look, not country like the older cards were.  Here's the details:

1.  My card base is Bashful Blue with a layer of Chocolate Chip and DSP.

2.  Stamped the frog on Glossy White card stock with StazOn Black.  Colored it with blender pen and markers.

3.  Stamped the sentiment on Whisper White with StazOn Black and added a banner end with the hexagon punch. 

4.  Adhered the frog to the card with SNAIL and added the greeting with dimensionals.

That's it!  Super quick and fun!  Thanks for checking out my flashback card, I had a blast making it!

If it doesn't move...stamp it!!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
SHOP 24/7 on my Demonstrator Website
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A Secret Garden Card for CCMC 261

It's Thursday and time for a new Create with Connie and Mary Challenge.  This week we have a fun sketch to work with, check it out.

Great sketch, don't you think?!  I had an idea right away to use Secret Garden,  check out the card I did.

This card came together quickly, here's the details:

1.  Picked Coastal Cabana as my card base.  Embossed it with Mosaic Madness EF.

2.  Cut a strip of Wisteria Wonder and punched a scallop border.

3.  Cut a piece of Pistachio Pudding and paper Pierced a circle in the center then added Happy Birthday from Express Yourself stamped with Basic Gray.

4.  Stamped and die cut 2 flowers from Secret Garden.  Also die cut leaves from the framelits in Wild Wasabi.  Added them to the bottom left of the paper pierced circle.  Placed small pearls in the centers of the flowers.

And that's it!  Short and sweet......quick and easy!  I hope you like it!

You can participate in the challenge too!! Just go to Create with Connie and Mary
for all the details and to link up your card. 

If it doesn't move...stamp it!!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
SHOP 24/7 on my Demonstrator Website
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A Secret Garden Card for CCMC 261

It's Thursday and time for a new Create with Connie and Mary Challenge.  This week we have a fun sketch to work with, check it out.

Great sketch, don't you think?!  I had an idea right away to use Secret Garden,  check out the card I did.

This card came together quickly, here's the details:

1.  Picked Coastal Cabana as my card base.  Embossed it with Mosaic Madness EF.

2.  Cut a strip of Wisteria Wonder and punched a scallop border.

3.  Cut a piece of Pistachio Pudding and paper Pierced a circle in the center then added Happy Birthday from Express Yourself stamped with Basic Gray.

4.  Stamped and die cut 2 flowers from Secret Garden.  Also die cut leaves from the framelits in Wild Wasabi.  Added them to the bottom left of the paper pierced circle.  Placed small pearls in the centers of the flowers.

And that's it!  Short and sweet......quick and easy!  I hope you like it!

You can participate in the challenge too!! Just go to Create with Connie and Mary for all the details and to link up your card. 

If it doesn't move...stamp it!!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
SHOP 24/7 on my Demonstrator Website
Cards and Retired Stamps for Sale  

Hexagons for Baby

Today's card is all about hexagons and soft colors for baby.  Yesterday we got a peek at the most famous baby in the world and I was inspired to create a baby boy card.   I love the Six-Sided Sampler for it's versatility, so it is my go to stamp set.  Lots of patterns can be created, here is today's.

Isn't this a sweet card??  I paired Soft Sky with Crumb Cake, perfect for a brand new baby boy.  Here's the details:

1.  Chose my colors, Soft Sky is the base card.

2.  Stamped on Whisper White all the hexagons I wanted.  I went with three different hexagons.  Each was stamped in a different color:  Soft Sky, Crumb Cake , and Smokey Slate.  I punched all my hexagons out and decided on a pattern.

3.  Once my pattern was figured out, I glued the hexagons to Whisper White and trimmed the sides that were hanging over.  The white cs was cut at 3 1/8" x 4 1/8".  The reason I went through all the trouble to stamp and punch instead of direct stamping is two fold.  First, I had a heck of a time trying to get the pattern perfect and got tired of trying after three attempts.  Second, it gave me the opportunity to play around with how the design looked.  I tried it a few different ways before gluing them down.

4.  I adhered my pattern of hexagons to a piece of Crumb Cake measuring 3 1/4" x 4 1/4".  I cut a long piece of Pool Party Seam Binding and tied a bow.

5.  Stamped a sentiment from the new hostess set Express Yourself in Basic Gray and die cut it with the large framelit from Bitty Banners.  Then attached it with dimensionals.

And that's it! My baby card inspired by the Baby Prince.  I hope you liked my card, I am loving the color combo of Soft Sky and Crumb Cake with the two grays Smokey Slate and Basic Gray.

Thanks for visiting!!  Come back tomorrow for my Thursday challenge card for Create with Connie and Mary.

If it doesn't move...stamp it!!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
SHOP 24/7 on my Demonstrator Website
Cards and Retired Stamps for Sale  

Hexagons for Baby

Today's card is all about hexagons and soft colors for baby.  Yesterday we got a peek at the most famous baby in the world and I was inspired to create a baby boy card.   I love the Six-Sided Sampler for it's versatility, so it is my go to stamp set.  Lots of patterns can be created, here is today's.

Isn't this a sweet card??  I paired Soft Sky with Crumb Cake, perfect for a brand new baby boy.  Here's the details:

1.  Chose my colors, Soft Sky is the base card.

2.  Stamped on Whisper White all the hexagons I wanted.  I went with three different hexagons.  Each was stamped in a different color:  Soft Sky, Crumb Cake , and Smokey Slate.  I punched all my hexagons out and decided on a pattern.

3.  Once my pattern was figured out, I glued the hexagons to Whisper White and trimmed the sides that were hanging over.  The white cs was cut at 3 1/8" x 4 1/8".  The reason I went through all the trouble to stamp and punch instead of direct stamping is two fold.  First, I had a heck of a time trying to get the pattern perfect and got tired of trying after three attempts.  Second, it gave me the opportunity to play around with how the design looked.  I tried it a few different ways before gluing them down.

4.  I adhered my pattern of hexagons to a piece of Crumb Cake measuring 3 1/4" x 4 1/4".  I cut a long piece of Pool Party Seam Binding and tied a bow.

5.  Stamped a sentiment from the new hostess set Express Yourself in Basic Gray and die cut it with the large framelit from Bitty Banners.  Then attached it with dimensionals.

And that's it! My baby card inspired by the Baby Prince.  I hope you liked my card, I am loving the color combo of Soft Sky and Crumb Cake with the two grays Smokey Slate and Basic Gray.

Thanks for visiting!!  Come back tomorrow for my Thursday challenge card for Create with Connie and Mary.

If it doesn't move...stamp it!!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
SHOP 24/7 on my Demonstrator Website
Cards and Retired Stamps for Sale