Love Sparkles Scrapbook Layout

I recently took part in an Iron Stamper's Challenge in which each participant was given a Stampin' Up! Simply Scrappin' kit and the task of creating 5 projects with it, including a scrapbook layout, a 5 minute card, a more advanced card, a 3-D item and an altered item. The kit I received was "Love Sparkles"(item 113918), which has a great coordinated selection of designer paper, cardstock and a ton of self-adhesive die cuts. This is the scrapbook layout I came up with; I took these photos of my friend's adorable daughter during spring break when my husband and I visited them in San Diego. She is such an animated little girl, so I thought they would be a fun set of photos to scrap. I added some punch art tulips in the bottom corner of the page to echo the tulips on her dress, and a few butterfly die cuts for interest.

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Supplies:
Stamps: Love You Much
Paper: So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Love Sparkles DSP
Ink: So Saffron, Cameo Coral, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, White Gel Pen, Two Step Bird Punch

Elements of Style.

Isn't this stamp set just gorgeous? This was the first card I made with it, but there are countless possibilities with this set. Every single image in it is beautiful. Right now, you can get a FREE package of Designer Brads with the purchase of this stamp set as part of Stampin' Up's! National Scrapbooking Month promotion. Click here for all the details.

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Supplies:

Stamps: Elements of Style

Paper: Bordering Blue, Kraft, Very Vanilla, Close to Cocoa

Ink: Bordering Blue, Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive

Accessories: Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Aquapainter

Clean & Simple FTL 87

I stamped this a few weeks ago but am only just getting around to sharing it now. Better late than never, right? I really like this sketch from Clean & Simple Stamping; it is simple, yet versatile. I "custom made" some designer paper by stamping the two flowers from Simple Friendship on the Whisper White piece, and sponged the edges of the Crushed Curry butterfly with Bermuda Bay. This colour combo is fresh, fun and so summery!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Simple Friendship

Paper: Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White

Ink: Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Basic Black

Accessories: Scallop Trim Punch

Sunshine Award

Cindy at Simply Cindy Crafts awarded me with this Sunshine Award. Thanks so much, Cindy! I feel so honoured. Make sure you check out her awesome blog!

Punch Art Tulips

This is the May page I made for my calendar. Love that 2-Step Bird Punch! The tulips are made with the bird wing and the leaves are from the same punch. I sponged the edges of the tulips a bit for depth.

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Supplies:
Paper: Pale Plum, Whisper White, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink
Ink: So Saffron, Rich Razzleberry, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: 2 Step Bird Punch, Polka Dot embossing folder, Scallop Border Punch, Scallop Corner Punch, Whisper White Organza Ribbon

Avaliability of the Retiring Stampin' Up! Colours

Hi Stampers,

With Stampin' Up!'s recent announcement about the Colour Renovation they expected an increase in orders for the retiring colour products. The response has been amazing! Everyone wants to be sure to stock up on their favorite old colours. As a result of the overwhelming response a few colors have already sold out or been placed on backorder.

In regards to the Reinkers and card stock orders here's what you need to know...

Reinkers will be available through May 31st. Reinkers may be placed and backordered. Backordered reinkers will be shipped when the supply has been replenished. After June 1st, the reinkers will again be available only as supplies last.

The card stock is a much more difficult process to manufacture. There are not sufficient supplies to fill backorders. As a substitute, Stampin' Up! will fill backorders with textured card stock. Effective today, card stock supplies are as supplies last.

If you want to stock up on retiring colour products (reinkers, card stock, ribbon, buttons, and more.), please place your order asap.

You can order online anytime directly from my Stampin' Up! website.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me!

P.S. The Clearance Rack has just been restocked with new items! Lots of Designer Papers and other goodies to be had at awesome savings, while supplies last!

National Scrapbooking Month Promotion

May is National Scrapbooking Month and Stampin' Up! is celebrating with this great offer. Click here to see the flyer with the full details.

Clean & Simple FTL 88

I love this week's sketch at Clean & Simple Stamping. I kept the butterflies mostly monochromatic for that clean and simple look, but added a tiny bit of bling with the rhinestones to make them pop.

Supplies:
Stamps: Well Scripted, For All You Do
Paper: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Corner Rounder Punch, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, adhesive rhinestones (non-SU)

Cupcake Toppers

I made these little lovelies yesterday for a friend's birthday. As cute as they are on their own, I wanted to dress them up a bit, Stampin' Up!-style, so I whipped up some quick toppers/picks using a few stamps and my trusty Scallop Circle punch. Two benefits: instant increase in the cute factor, and the picks help keep the icing fluffy and intact during transportation.

Have a great Sunday and thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:

Stamps: So Many Scallops (retired), Darling Dots (retired)

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White

Ink: Cameo Coral, Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red

Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch, 1 1/4'' Circle Punch, toothpicks