Summer Smooches is Here!

It's here - not summer (we wish!) but some great new products called Summer Smooches!

Vibrant colors, simple designs, fabric, ribbon, brads, and more!

All are available today as a preorder from the 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! catalog. Isn't it great that they're not making us wait!

I'm having so much fun with this set, so check back soon for an upcoming "class in a box" and lots of super cute cards. 

To view flyer, click here. Order online today!

Smooches in Grey

Here's my card from late last night - hard to put the stamps away sometimes! I decided to tone down the Summer Smooches DSP with Basic Grey card stock. I find myself reaching for Basic Grey often, especially the ink. It's much softer than black and I use it almost exclusively for sentiments. Every stamper needs Basic Grey ink!

This wonderful "Hello" is from Elementary Elegance - a stamp set free during Sale-a-bration with a $50 order. Time's running out tho' as the promotion ends March 31st - order today!

The sentiment is framed by one of the stamps from the Four Frames stamp set and then punched out with the Decorative Label punch. I love it when everything just works together so well. Thanks Stampin' Up! Add a little stitching, a couple of pearls and Daffodil Delight seam binding (coming soon) and the card is complete.

Where does Your Inspiration Come From?

Thank you, Mary Brown for your sweet and simple card that I just had to make! I love all the incredible creativity that is only a click away for each of us. Who do you look to for that spark that sets you on a stampin' marathon? Have you checked out Pinterest 

 Splitcoast Stampers  or   InkingIdaho.blogspot.com .... and the list goes on!

This photo didn't pick it up as I would've liked, but I love using Textured card stock when I have quite an area without embellishments. It dresses it up just enough.

Supplies: 

Summer Smooches DSP (coming April 1st)

Bright Blossoms stamp set (coming April 1st)

Whisper White Textured card stock

Crumb Cake card stock

Crumb Cake ink

Peach Parfait ink

Lucky Limeade ink

Cajun Craze ink

Whisper white taffeta ribbon

Pearl

Kindness Matters stamp set (free w/$50 order til March 31st)