Product Highlight - DSP pattern stacks

I wanted to highlight today the great DSP pattern stacks that were released in the new 2010-2011 catalog.  They come in the "collections" of Brights (shown), Regals, Subtles, Neutrals and In Colors.  There are 40 sheets in each stack with a total of 10 colors (In  Colors are 5 colors but still 40 sheets).  That is an awesome amount of paper for only $24.95.  I have been scrapbooking and card making for close to 10-11 years now and I know my paper.  I have a patterned paper ADDICTION.  This stuff is good quality and has great patterns.  I am only now learning to appreciate the greatness of tone on tone (which this is perfect for) and we all know how a simple tonal pattern can really add a great pop to a card!

These are next on my list of MUST HAVES - I'll be ordered all 5 stacks Friday (payday! LOL).  I can't wait to play.

Brights Collection DSP pattern stack - 117155 $24.95 (CAN)

Jen

"Take some time and do something scrappy today!!"  I'm having my open house - watch for highlights and pictures tomorrow!  I hope the ladies all love what I've prepared for them.

Product Highlight - Pearls and Rhinestones

Okay, I'll admit it, I love bling :)  And when Stampin' Up put pearls and rhinestones into the new 2010-11 Idea Book... WOW, I was flying!  So, very appropriate for me to have these as one of my highlights from my Top Ten list.  Which, I realize I have never posted on here, so I will later in the week :)

I have already cracked open both sets (see previous posts!  and most future ones too, LOL) and these are great.  I have always loved using these on cards, they just add a little something extra and are less messy than glitter and glue when you are in a hurry.  The next card I'm posting (sorry Fran, it will be up tomorrow) has rhinestones as accents on a punched butterfly - so pretty!

119247
$6.50

There are a lot in this pack - I'm very happy with the pricing on these!!

119246
$6.50















Take some time and do something scrappy (and with bling!) today!

Jen

Elegant Soiree - Product Highlight

117163  $12.50

This gorgeous paper has a very elegant colour combination of Baja Breeze, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake (old Kraft), Very Vanilla and Basic Grey.  I don't have mine in yet (buying product in stages) but wanted to highlight it here today.  I was looking around at other's blog and found some links for you to browse. 

http://www.stampinpretty.com/2010/07/elegant-soiree-trio.html  - Mary Fish
http://www.seasonsofstamping.com/2010/07/perfect-match-with-stampinups-elegant.html - Martha Florida
http://www.peanutsandpepperspapercrafting.com/2010/07/stampin-up-elegant-lines-masculine.html - Lisa
http://www.catherinepooler.com/2010/07/two-for-tuesday-i-heart-hearts-stamp-set-elegant-soiree-and-the-dotted-scallop-border-punch/  - scroll down to 2nd picture - Catherine Pooler

Jen

New Stamp Sets - Highlight #1 - Perfect Punches

This is the Perfect Punches stamp set.  New in the IBC 2010-2011.  I love punching out sentiments so that is why I picked this as my first stamp set to highlight.

117022 - Wood - $30.95
120516 -  CM   - $21.95

The sample below is not mine so please let me give credit to Jami Sheldon - she posted this online at Stampin Connection (the demonstrator's forum) and I thought it was so fabulous, I wanted to share.

It also highlights the new Greenhouse Gala DSP and the Friends Never Fade stamp set.  She used Baja Breeze/Early Espresso/Real Red cardstock (far as I can tell!) and the new Marina Mist ribbon.  Gorgeous colours!!

As you can see the Thanks Sentiment punches out great with the Scalloped Oval punch.  I love it!!  (I especially love the "Joy at Christmas" stamp as well.  So pretty and layered on our new larger scalloped circle punch, I think stunning on a card front, package, tag, etc)

Take some time and do something scrappy today.  I plan to!

Jen

Colour Renovation Colour Retrofit Kits!!

Retrofit your existing Stampin' Up! products with new colour kits! Get all of Stampin' Up!'s new colours (and just the colours you need) without the expense of replacing products you already have.  Here's the link to the PDF version HERE

New Stamp Review

So I haven't been on my blog much at all for a couple months and really have no excuse other than... I've just been busy living life!!  But I want to get back on here inspring you and showing you what inspires me.  Today, I wanted to highlight a stamp set I just received yesterday in an order. I usually look around on the internet for ideas when I order stamp sets and these super talents ladies just took my breath away.  (I have included the link to both of their sites for you - all credit to them, I didn't make either of these cards!!)

The set I chose was the Bouquet Bunch that is in the new Summer Mini catalog (link on side to pdf of catalog).  I think this is a super cute multi-purpose set that you could just use for ever!!  You can colour, ink, pastel, emboss, etc, etc, etc...  I love nice simple sets that have so many possibilities.

This card is one from Lori Hunter - http://divastamper.blogspot.com/2010/05/window-for-mom.html that I think is totally fabulous.  It is one of the cutest cards I've seen in a while.  I especially love how she did the awning. 

This next one is from Amy O'Neill.  I couldn't find a blog for her but will keep looking and add the link if I find it.  I love the colours she uses.  So fresh and bright!  It also features the new Lattice Impressions Folder which I think is wonderful.  I am finding good excuses to use it and I love how she used it as an accent in the red.  It just pops the flowers!

Hope you like this set as much as I do.  I hope to post the cards from my May card group soon.

Jen
Take some time to do something scrappy today!