A Bright Life in the Forest

We've got a fabulous new sketch from Create with Connie and Mary for the Thursday Challenge this week.  It's a great design, you can really get creative or go simple.

My card is inspired by this sketch as well as an outside source......my son's pj's!  I have a cute picture of him in dinosaur pj's that have the cutest color palette.

This is such a great color combination, very bright and happy.  I have been planning to do a card with these colors and this week's Create with Connie and Mary sketch was just the right inspiration.

Isn't this fun?!  I didn't use green in this card, just Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie and Smokey Slate.

The card starts out with a Tempting Turquoise card base and a layer of Smokey Slate.  To go along with the sentiment, I stamped hearts from Hearts a Flutter all over the card stock with Smokey Slate Ink.

Next came the two layers I needed to match the sketch.   A strip of Tempting Turquoise embossed with the Arrows EF was a perfect fit.  I cut a 2 inch piece of card stock to emboss then cut out one set of arrows to use on the card.

The Pumpkin Pie card stock has the fox stamped all over with Pumpkin Pie Ink and just one fox highlighted.  To do that, I stamped a fox on Whisper White and cut out the face, ears and tail.  This fox was perfectly place to go with the word bubble I used as the sentiment.

I just love the bold bright look to this card, it just looks so happy!

I hope you will join me this week and make a card creation of your own with this great sketch!  All the details plus more inspiration can be found at Create with Connie and Mary.

Thanks for visiting!! Happy Stamping!

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A Bright Life in the Forest

We've got a fabulous new sketch from Create with Connie and Mary for the Thursday Challenge this week.  It's a great design, you can really get creative or go simple.

My card is inspired by this sketch as well as an outside source......my son's pj's!  I have a cute picture of him in dinosaur pj's that have the cutest color palette.

This is such a great color combination, very bright and happy.  I have been planning to do a card with these colors and this week's Create with Connie and Mary sketch was just the right inspiration.

Isn't this fun?!  I didn't use green in this card, just Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie and Smokey Slate.

The card starts out with a Tempting Turquoise card base and a layer of Smokey Slate.  To go along with the sentiment, I stamped hearts from Hearts a Flutter all over the card stock with Smokey Slate Ink.

Next came the two layers I needed to match the sketch.   A strip of Tempting Turquoise embossed with the Arrows EF was a perfect fit.  I cut a 2 inch piece of card stock to emboss then cut out one set of arrows to use on the card.

The Pumpkin Pie card stock has the fox stamped all over with Pumpkin Pie Ink and just one fox highlighted.  To do that, I stamped a fox on Whisper White and cut out the face, ears and tail.  This fox was perfectly place to go with the word bubble I used as the sentiment.

I just love the bold bright look to this card, it just looks so happy!

I hope you will join me this week and make a card creation of your own with this great sketch!  All the details plus more inspiration can be found at Create with Connie and Mary.

Thanks for visiting!! Happy Stamping!

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Rev Up the Fun for TSSC268

Monday's here, time for a new Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge at Technostamper.  Here's a look at the great sketch we have for this week.

I have been working with Rev Up the Fun from the new catalog so I used it for this card.

I have really gotten into using the new Smokey Slate lately, so I used it for today's card.  The card base is Smokey Slate , no embossing either!  It's funny, I feel the need to emboss just about every card base and I have now made three cards for this week that have none!  I stamped the motorcycle in the Smokey slate and the greeting in Pacific Point.  I think these two colors and Basic Gray look wonderful together.  I used the Heart a Flutter bundle to make the striped banners.  The finishing touch for the layout is the Basic Black Chevron Ribbon.  I just love this color combination!  You can be sure I'll be using these colors more!

You can see the 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 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

Rev Up the Fun for TSSC268

Monday's here, time for a new Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge at Technostamper.  Here's a look at the great sketch we have for this week.

I have been working with Rev Up the Fun from the new catalog so I used it for this card.

I have really gotten into using the new Smokey Slate lately, so I used it for today's card.  The card base is Smokey Slate , no embossing either!  It's funny, I feel the need to emboss just about every card base and I have now made three cards for this week that have none!  I stamped the motorcycle in the Smokey slate and the greeting in Pacific Point.  I think these two colors and Basic Gray look wonderful together.  I used the Heart a Flutter bundle to make the striped banners.  The finishing touch for the layout is the Basic Black Chevron Ribbon.  I just love this color combination!  You can be sure I'll be using these colors more!

You can see the 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 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

Hearts a Flutter for CCMC255

Today I have a fun card to share with you.  I made it using the Hearts a Flutter set that has been collecting dust since I got my preview items.  I felt it was time to switch it up a little and give the Mosaic Madness set a break!  Anyway, this week we have a sketch challenge for Create with Connie and Mary. 

   And here is a look at the card I made using this sketch.

I wanted to use some of the new In Colors and I wanted them to stand out.  So, I used Crumb Cake as my card base without any embossing (hard to believe!).   I added in a piece of Coastal Cabana that was embossed with the Modern Mosaic EF.  The banner is Whisper White that was stamped with hearts using Coastal Cabana and Strawberry Slush.  I added in a Strawberry Slush heart that was die cut with the matching framelit.  For the greeting I used A Round Array in Coastal Cabana, it was punched out with the matching 7/8" Scallop punch.  This is a clean and simple card which is quickly becoming my favorite type of layout!

I hope you will join me for the sketch challenge this week.  Just hop over to Create with Connie and Mary to find out all the details and link up your card.

If it doesn't move...stamp it!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Hearts a Flutter for CCMC255

Today I have a fun card to share with you.  I made it using the Hearts a Flutter set that has been collecting dust since I got my preview items.  I felt it was time to switch it up a little and give the Mosaic Madness set a break!  Anyway, this week we have a sketch challenge for Create with Connie and Mary. 

   And here is a look at the card I made using this sketch.

I wanted to use some of the new In Colors and I wanted them to stand out.  So, I used Crumb Cake as my card base without any embossing (hard to believe!).   I added in a piece of Coastal Cabana that was embossed with the Modern Mosaic EF.  The banner is Whisper White that was stamped with hearts using Coastal Cabana and Strawberry Slush.  I added in a Strawberry Slush heart that was die cut with the matching framelit.  For the greeting I used A Round Array in Coastal Cabana, it was punched out with the matching 7/8" Scallop punch.  This is a clean and simple card which is quickly becoming my favorite type of layout!

I hope you will join me for the sketch challenge this week.  Just hop over to Create with Connie and Mary to find out all the details and link up your card.

If it doesn't move...stamp it!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

See it Again Saturday

It's time for another card re-make on See it Again Saturday.  Today's card is  re-make of my Create with Connie and Mary Challenge card from this week.  Here's that card, more about it here.

Here is the card I did for my Saturday re-make.

I changed up the design a little on this card.  I did a Pool Party card base with a layer of Crumb Cake embossed with the Polka Dot EF.  I did not add in a large background banner this time.  Instead I had the focus all on the doily and banners.  I used Crumb Cake, Pool Party and Basic Grey inks for the banners and greeting.  In place of the embossed piece that I had across the top of the banners I used a piece of SAB Pool Party ribbon.  I added a button in place of the three flowers from the previous card.  I love these colors together.  I would not have used Basic Grey if it wasn't for this week's CCMC color challenge.  Now I am really liking this grey!  

Thanks for stopping by, see you on Monday for the next Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge with Technostamper.

If it doesn't move...stamp it!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

The Retiring Lists are Here!!

It's that time of year, the exciting time where we hurry to buy retiring
products and look forward to seeing all the new ones!  As a
Demonstrator, I get a sneak peak at the new catalog and all I can say is
AMAZING!!  Lots to look forward to!

I have links for you to the retiring stamps list and the retiring
accessories list.  A bit of advice, if you see accessories you'd like to
have BUY THEM NOW!  Trust me, they go fast, especially the ones offered
at a discount.

RETIRING STAMPS PDF

RETIRING ACCESSORIES PDF

The good news is....you can shop from the comfort of your own home!!
Just follow my online store link below and register yourself as a
customer with me and shop! It's that easy!!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP!

I have set up a Hostess Code to apply when shopping.  Those of you placing an order of $50 or more will be entered in a drawing to win FREE PRODUCTS! 

There is a box that asks if you have a hostess code, just enter  B7WSPBFU and
click apply.  You can enter the code once you have entered at least one
item in your shopping cart.  The order you place will be shipped
directly to you.  Anyone placing an order will get a handmade card from
me as a thank you!  I do appreciate your business!

Feel free to contact me with any questions!  Have fun shopping!!

If
you see tons of things you want, you may want to consider becoming a
member of my team and sign up as a Demonstrator.  Now is a great time,
you can get retiring products with your kit, and you get a great deal on
that kit right now.  I have all the details below.  Feel free to ask
questions!!  I would love to have you on my team!

JOIN NOW FOR $99 AND GET $30 IN BONUS PRODUCT FREE! 

Available
April 15 – May 30, 2013

·   
Spend $99 for the kit and get up to $155 in product (that's $56
in free   product, an extra $30 in free product)! 

·      
Build your kit by
choosing from available Stampin' Up! products in any current catalog or product
promotion, My Digital Studio, the clearance rack and specially priced
bundles! 

·      
The kit ships FREE! (a 10%
savings)

·    
Save 30% on your
first demonstrator order of $150 or more (before shipping and tax).  Must
be placed within 45 days of purchasing the starter kit.  It's the perfect
time to fill your wish list for less.

·      
Enjoy 20% off on all other demonstrator orders
while active.

·   
Pre-order select products
from the new catalog starting 4/24. Everyone else has to wait
until 5/31!

·   
I would love to have you on
my team! Contact me with any questions you
may have.  Let’s have fun stamping
together!!

 A New Kit!!

The Dolled Up Birthday kit includes the following:

• Dolled-Up Birthday Clear-Mount Stamp (1)


• 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Crumb Cake Cardstock (6 pieces)


• 2" x 4-1/4" Very Vanilla Cardstock (6 pieces)


• Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (6)


• Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6)


• Dress Up die-cuts (6)


• Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot (1)


• Vanilla 5/8" Flower Trim (6 pieces)


• Sponge Dauber (1)

Get everything you need to make six cards for only $15.95 (item 133913)

 A New Photopolymer Stamp Set!

Use
this exclusive photopolymer birthday set for catchy and unique
greetings that will make your special someone smile. We recommend clear
block sizes C & H (not included in the set).

Our photopolymer
stamps offer a versatile all-clear stamping option. You’ll find that
our photopolymer is top-quality and give a perfectly stamped image every
time. The stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks and are easy
to place just where you want them. And best of all, you get to enjoy
tons of images for a great price!
Set Quantity: 7

Bombs Away Birthday Stamp Set


133411  $13.95

 

BIG NEWS!!!!

Stampin' Up! has announced a Color Re-fresh!  They are retiring some
colors, bringing back some past In-Colors, plus introducing one totally
new color!

Shop now while retiring colors are still available.  I know that several
re-inkers have been popular and sold out already, so hurry while
supplies last! You can click below to shop on-line.  Get any card stock,
ink pads, markers, and re-inkers while you can!!

Shop online anytime! Just click HERE!

CLEARANCE RACK deals are the best! Click HERE to see all the fantastic buys!

See it Again Saturday

It's time for another card re-make on See it Again Saturday.  Today's card is  re-make of my Create with Connie and Mary Challenge card from this week.  Here's that card, more about it here.

Here is the card I did for my Saturday re-make.

I changed up the design a little on this card.  I did a Pool Party card base with a layer of Crumb Cake embossed with the Polka Dot EF.  I did not add in a large background banner this time.  Instead I had the focus all on the doily and banners.  I used Crumb Cake, Pool Party and Basic Grey inks for the banners and greeting.  In place of the embossed piece that I had across the top of the banners I used a piece of SAB Pool Party ribbon.  I added a button in place of the three flowers from the previous card.  I love these colors together.  I would not have used Basic Grey if it wasn't for this week's CCMC color challenge.  Now I am really liking this grey!  

Thanks for stopping by, see you on Monday for the next Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge with Technostamper.

If it doesn't move...stamp it!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

The Retiring Lists are Here!!

It's that time of year, the exciting time where we hurry to buy retiring products and look forward to seeing all the new ones!  As a Demonstrator, I get a sneak peak at the new catalog and all I can say is AMAZING!!  Lots to look forward to!

I have links for you to the retiring stamps list and the retiring accessories list.  A bit of advice, if you see accessories you'd like to have BUY THEM NOW!  Trust me, they go fast, especially the ones offered at a discount.

RETIRING STAMPS PDF

RETIRING ACCESSORIES PDF

The good news is....you can shop from the comfort of your own home!! Just follow my online store link below and register yourself as a customer with me and shop! It's that easy!!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP!

I have set up a Hostess Code to apply when shopping.  Those of you placing an order of $50 or more will be entered in a drawing to win FREE PRODUCTS! 

There is a box that asks if you have a hostess code, just enter  B7WSPBFU and click apply.  You can enter the code once you have entered at least one item in your shopping cart.  The order you place will be shipped directly to you.  Anyone placing an order will get a handmade card from me as a thank you!  I do appreciate your business!

Feel free to contact me with any questions!  Have fun shopping!!

If you see tons of things you want, you may want to consider becoming a member of my team and sign up as a Demonstrator.  Now is a great time, you can get retiring products with your kit, and you get a great deal on that kit right now.  I have all the details below.  Feel free to ask questions!!  I would love to have you on my team!

JOIN NOW FOR $99 AND GET $30 IN BONUS PRODUCT FREE! 

Available April 15 – May 30, 2013

·    Spend $99 for the kit and get up to $155 in product (that's $56 in free   product, an extra $30 in free product)! 

·       Build your kit by choosing from available Stampin' Up! products in any current catalog or product promotion, My Digital Studio, the clearance rack and specially priced bundles! 

·       The kit ships FREE! (a 10% savings)

·     Save 30% on your first demonstrator order of $150 or more (before shipping and tax).  Must be placed within 45 days of purchasing the starter kit.  It's the perfect time to fill your wish list for less.

·       Enjoy 20% off on all other demonstrator orders while active.

·    Pre-order select products from the new catalog starting 4/24. Everyone else has to wait until 5/31!

·    I would love to have you on my team! Contact me with any questions you may have.  Let’s have fun stamping together!!

 A New Kit!!

The Dolled Up Birthday kit includes the following:

• Dolled-Up Birthday Clear-Mount Stamp (1)
• 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Crumb Cake Cardstock (6 pieces)
• 2" x 4-1/4" Very Vanilla Cardstock (6 pieces)
• Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (6)
• Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6)
• Dress Up die-cuts (6)
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot (1)
• Vanilla 5/8" Flower Trim (6 pieces)
• Sponge Dauber (1)

Get everything you need to make six cards for only $15.95 (item 133913)

 A New Photopolymer Stamp Set!

Use this exclusive photopolymer birthday set for catchy and unique greetings that will make your special someone smile. We recommend clear block sizes C & H (not included in the set).

Our photopolymer stamps offer a versatile all-clear stamping option. You’ll find that our photopolymer is top-quality and give a perfectly stamped image every time. The stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks and are easy to place just where you want them. And best of all, you get to enjoy tons of images for a great price!
Set Quantity: 7

Bombs Away Birthday Stamp Set 133411  $13.95

 

BIG NEWS!!!!

Stampin' Up! has announced a Color Re-fresh!  They are retiring some colors, bringing back some past In-Colors, plus introducing one totally new color!

Shop now while retiring colors are still available.  I know that several re-inkers have been popular and sold out already, so hurry while supplies last! You can click below to shop on-line.  Get any card stock, ink pads, markers, and re-inkers while you can!!

Shop online anytime! Just click HERE!

CLEARANCE RACK deals are the best! Click HERE to see all the fantastic buys!

Thursday CCMC250 Color Challenge

It's Thursday already and time for a new challenge from Create with Connie and Mary.  This week we have a great color challenge to work with.

This color combo is one I haven't used before.  I don't use Basic Grey often, so this was a fun challenge for me.  I ended up with this card.

I wasn't sure where to start at first, but once I got started the card just flowed.  I decided on a banner card so Hearts A Flutter was my first thought.  I stamped off once before stamping each of the banners then die cut them with the matching framelit.   Lots of texture with embossing folders on the base CS and large Cameo Coral banner.  Then it was just a layering process.  I added the doily folded in half to the large banner first.  Then the die cut banners were added in.  The top of that set of banners looked like something was missing so I added a piece of Pool Party CS that was embossed with the scalloped embossing folder from Needlepoint Border in the Spring Catalog.  I just cut along the top and bottom of the embossing and adhered it to the top of the banner.  I kept on going by adding pearls to the scallops.  The greeting came from the new A Round Array stamp set stamped in Basic Grey.  A couple flowers on the side and the card was done!

I really love this color combo and how the card turned out!  I hope you will challenge yourself too and join us at Create with Connie and Mary CCMC250 this week.  Hop over to their blog for more details and to link up your card.

If it doesn't move...stamp it!!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Thursday CCMC250 Color Challenge

It's Thursday already and time for a new challenge from Create with Connie and Mary.  This week we have a great color challenge to work with.

This color combo is one I haven't used before.  I don't use Basic Grey often, so this was a fun challenge for me.  I ended up with this card.

I wasn't sure where to start at first, but once I got started the card just flowed.  I decided on a banner card so Hearts A Flutter was my first thought.  I stamped off once before stamping each of the banners then die cut them with the matching framelit.   Lots of texture with embossing folders on the base CS and large Cameo Coral banner.  Then it was just a layering process.  I added the doily folded in half to the large banner first.  Then the die cut banners were added in.  The top of that set of banners looked like something was missing so I added a piece of Pool Party CS that was embossed with the scalloped embossing folder from Needlepoint Border in the Spring Catalog.  I just cut along the top and bottom of the embossing and adhered it to the top of the banner.  I kept on going by adding pearls to the scallops.  The greeting came from the new A Round Array stamp set stamped in Basic Grey.  A couple flowers on the side and the card was done!

I really love this color combo and how the card turned out!  I hope you will challenge yourself too and join us at Create with Connie and Mary CCMC250 this week.  Hop over to their blog for more details and to link up your card.

If it doesn't move...stamp it!!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Mother's Day In Primrose Petals

Today I have a Mother's Day card to share.  I rarely use Primrose Petals, so I thought I'd use it for this card to change things up.

The card base was embossed with the Lacy Brocade EF.  I found some large doilies in my craft room around Valentine's Day so I used one here.  I attached it to the card then cut off the part hanging over.  The large scallop heart from the Hearts a Flutter bundle was stamped in Primrose then die cut with the matching framelit.  My greeting was too long to stamp inside the heart, so I stamped it then punched it with the word window.  To make the greeting stand out I die cut a banner from the Bitty Banners Framelits in Primrose to go behind it, then popped up the greeting with dimensionals so it would stand out a bit more.  To add color to the doily, I punched out flowers to attach and added pearls in the center.  I also added in retired organza ribbon in Pretty In Pink to add to the soft look of the card.  A couple of leaves from the bird punch added just a touch of a different color and made the heart perfect.  I was going to put this card in the bookstore to sell, but I think this one will go to my Mom! 
Thanks so much for visiting and checking out today's creation!  Tomorrow is Thursday , so I have a card to share for the Thursday Challenge with Create with Connie and Mary. See you then!


If it doesn't move...stamp it!!
Nicole Tugrul
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

BIG NEWS!!!!

Stampin' Up! has announced a Color Re-fresh!  They are retiring some
colors, bringing back some past In-Colors, plus introducing one totally
new color!

Shop now while retiring colors are still available.  I know that several
re-inkers have been popular and sold out already, so hurry while
supplies last! You can click below to shop on-line.  Get any card stock,
ink pads, markers, and re-inkers while you can!!

Shop online anytime! Just click HERE!

CLEARANCE RACK deals are the best! Click HERE to see all the fantastic buys!

 Click HERE to go to the Treasure Hunt post for a chance to win $150 in Stampin' Up! merchandise!