This and That .... my way!

 

So.... do you recognize this?

 

You're right - it's the journal/album from the new

This and That bundle!

It includes:

- a wonderful journal

- a date stamp

- washi tape

- Designer Series Paper

- stickers and tags

- a bundle of fun!

 

Disclaimer - project shown is a work in progress, not the finished deal. Subject to change at the whim of the creator, so keep posted as I'll give updates from time to time.

(I think that middle tag is going to come off, it just does not make me smile!)

 

I've just started creating my journal, well, part of the front cover, anyway. Journals are journeys, aren't they? And that's what this is....

I decided to create it about myself. I've never done such a personal project before and so this is a bit of a stretch for me, but I'm excited and thought I would use only my favorite stamp sets and embellishments to dress it up.

 

The "I am", "creative" and "fabulous" come from a stamp set that we received free at the 2012 Stampin' Up! convention. It was exclusive to that event and one of my favorite.

 

 Have you ever thought about attending the Stampin' Up! convention in Salt Lake City?  It appears they will be opening it up to guests again this year, so you don't need to be a demonstrator to join in the fun. It's a couple of fast-paced days full of information, creativity, fun, lots of free product and friendships. You will not be disappointed!

 

 

Get all the exciting info here.

or email me at stampsnsmiles@gmail.com

 

Color Refresh & Free Shipping!

                C O L O R    R E F R E S H

Would you like a sneak peek at a few of the new colors that Stampin' Up! will be releasing in it's new 2013-2014 Catalog? They are introducing one brand new color, Smoky Slate, along with bringing back some In Color Favorites.
 I love a little change once in awhile and I love color, so here it is....

I also have a flyer that you can view or print here.

The colors that are being discontinued will be available while supplies last, so, if one of these is a favorite of yours, you'll want to order soon.

I, personally, am going to miss Baja Breeze - I love(d) that color! I am excited about Smoky Slate joining the crew, tho'! It's a beautiful soft grey that is going to blend perfectly with many of the other amazing Stampin' Up! colors.

Free Shipping!

Along with this, Stampin' Up! is offering free shipping on all product April 6 - 8, 2013. So start your wish list and be sure to order it in time to receive this benefit.

Have a wonderful day!

Sent With Love...

Stopping in today with a couple of love notes created using the tags from the Sent With Love Bundle. I love both sides of this particular sheet of DSP, tags on one side and Calypso Coral Polka Dots on the other, so what to do? Order an extra package and then I have two sheets of each.... how simple is that?

Just a few banners added to the tag and we're done - oh, how I love simple! This bundle is available until April 30th @ 20% off. View the flyer here.

Then I decided to create my own postcard. It's the size of an A2 card and I don't think there would be any problem mailing it as a postcard, but I'll have to check with my wondeful gals that work at the local Post Office. It always helps to have good friends in the postal service when you're forever mailing things that don't fall into everyone else's guidelines, lol! If it's not mailable I'll just pop it in a clear envelope... almost the same thing, right?

I created my own collage on the back of the postcard using the coordinating stamp set along with a couple of images from The Open Sea stamp set. 

Now I don't have any pull at the Stampin' Up! office, but.... you would think so if you took a look at the sheet of Sent With Love DSP that looks like a map. It shows the cities where we born and the places we've lived and all of our relatives live! How fun is that? . I've shown a few of them; Prince George (my husband's birthplace and where we first lived after we were married) Whitehorse (our oldest daughter was born and we lived for two years) and Boise (where we live now... well, almost) It also shows Edmonton where my sister owns a scrapbooking store, Scrap and Beans. If you live near there, stop in and give her a hug for me!

               Sent with Love DSP or Digital Download!
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You can see a few other projects created with this Designer Series Paper here.

Ten Minute Tuesday

Silver embossing and Epic Day Designer Series Paper create a simple, stunning card. It's difficult to see in this picture, but I scored between the sections of DSP.

You will need:

             Very Vanilla card stock        (1) 4-1/4" x 11

             Epic Day DSP                     (1) 1/2" x 4"

                                                        (1) 3/4" x 4"

                                                        (3) 1-1/4" squares

             Versamarker or light colored
             Stampin' Marker
             Silver Embossing Powder

             Heat Tool

             Embossing Buddy

Start the timer, please....

1. Fold Very Vanilla card stock in half, crease with Bone
    Folder.

                            

2. Score lower edge of card front at 1/4" and 1-3/4" using
    the Simply Scored Tool.

3. Adhere three 1-1/4" squares of DSP between score lines
   using Stampin' Dimensionals.

4. Onto DSP, 3/4" x 4" stamp "THANKS" by inking up only
    the "THANKS" from the sentiment in Oh, Hello 130730.
    I was fortunate to still have a Versamarker, but you can
    use any light colored Stampin' Up! Marker.
5. Emboss using Silver Embossing Powder. Adhere just
    above score line on card front using Snail Adhesive.

6. Adhere DSP, 1/2" x 4" above embossed piece using
    Stampin' Dimensionals. You're done!

Did you notice the little plane? I stamped it onto the DSP because of the person I'm giving this card to.

And here's one done from the top down... I love this new Epic Day DSP - see more about it here!

 

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The Best of Flowers

It's the end of March and I hope your month has been happy and things are warming up in your part of the world. I love being able to have the windows open and spring has inspired us to repaint our living room and change things up a bit decor wise. I'm loving the simpler look!

I'm kind of a Pottery Barn/Shabby Chic gal at heart and have been missing our California style, so we're bringing cream and white back into our living room.

 It just helps me breathe.. slowly, deeply and I like that!

I embossed this beautiful hydrangea (my favorite flower) onto this wonderful new Epic Day DSP. Then colored in the flower and leaves using Sponge Daubers. Elusive and pretty!

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 All four of my cards today (yep! four of them... I was busy last night!) are using the Best of Flowers stamp set. Stampin' Up!, as you know, is celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year and part of the celebration is to bring back the most popular stamps sets. Each month will have a different collection and for March its The Best of Flowers. Funnily (is that a word?) I hadn't purchased even one of these flower stamps the first time around. I must not be in the groove or something - but I did purchase this set and I love them.

This stamp set comes with a Collector's Card... for every six "best of" sets you purchase, mail in your proof of purchase (sticker found on set label) for a FREE stamp set of your choice valued up to $14.95 US.  Start collecting now - shop online 24/7 at my store.

I'm showing them one at a time because they all look so different and won't photograph well together. Kind of like a family in all different colors and clothes, you know. What I wanted to show you was how easy it is to take one stamp set and create such a variety of cards/projects from them.

This gorgeous rose bouquet was simply embossed in gold onto Very Vanilla. I added some extra embossing to the card stock to create an elegant background for it.

I love how the oval turned out! I created it using two different size oval dies. Use the Crease Pad to create the wonderfully embossed oval. Stamp first, then cut out using the larger oval die. Then laying the smaller die, cut side up and centered around the image, run it back through the Big Shot using the Crease Pad in lieu of the Cutting Pad under the card stock.
Whew... did you follow?

This is just one of the techniques I'm giving step-by-step instructions for in

April's Online Only Class.

Sunshine and Daisies!
A love note that brings spring.... once again embossed in white and

sponged with Daffodil Delight in it's own little frame.

This time embossed in Pool Party on the wonderful Epic Day DSP.

Love, love that new paper!

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shown as part of the This and That Bundle!

Scroll down to yesterday's post to see more about it.

This and That Card

It was so fun to open my new box of crafting supplies yesterday! This and That arrived on my doorstep and I waited until last night (after we finished painting the living room!) to play a bit.

Don't you love this great paper - I have tons of ideas for it and it isn't all for the journal which is the main deal in the kit and is beautiful by the way!

And Washi Tape - yeah!!! I've been making my own as you can see in this post and I'll continue to do that, but it's really fun to have a roll that is just sitting there waiting for you.

 Here's the uber-cool journal. I can't wait to fill in some of those hexagons! 

And sweet envelopes that fit in the pockets of the journal, along with wonderful DSP pages!

And the Designer Series Paper - very, very well done! Along with your own date stamp that has some cool sayings on it also! Pages of stickers with word bubbles, tickets, banners, arrows, numbers and sayings that you'll want to use as you journal. Wouldn't this make the greatest present?

 

Order yours today - at my Online Store!

Another Chance - Woohoo!

Stampin' Up! has been making a difference in

lives for 25 years! It's their anniversary and they're doing it up big! So, today I'd like to tell you about all the amazing opportunities and products that are available right now.

First, and so exciting!
They have extended their fantastic offer of an extra 25% of product when you sign up as a demonstrator. So, that means you will receive $125 worth of your choice of product for only $99. The best part - you choose if you'd like to build a business or just be part of the fun and receive 20% off of your orders (that's why I got involved - it just made sense to me!)

Along with that, earlier this week I created a cute little gift to add to the package when you join my team.

I figured if Stampin' Up! can extend their offer again,
so can I! So a pair of Paper Snips with it's own hand-crafted flower embellishment is my gift to you.

Stampin' Up! has also released their Convention 2013 info this week. It's a fun-filled, exhilirating, informative three days. It looks like they'll have space available for guests but if you're a demonstrator you save bunches.

Check out "why join my team" at the top of the page or email me for more info at stampsnsmilesblogspot.com

 That's right - you can enter to win at Facebook.com/Stampinup!

And another great dealio! Each month Stampin' Up! is making available a new stamp set that combines the best of the best over the past 25 years.

So fun! Here's the latest one.

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