Colorful UDI Inspiration 93

This UDI inspiration challenge had me a little stuck until it hit me to do a scrapbook page using the colors here. I am so pleased with how it came out. I don't think I would have picked these colors without this challenge. Be sure to check out what the other UDI team members came up with this week.

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Supplies:

Stamps: Totally Tool, Jumble Alphabet

Ink: Basic Black, Chocolate Chip, Only Orange, Summer Sun, Basic Gray, Going Gray

Paper: Green Galore, Brilliant Blue, Only Orange, Whisper White

Other: Cutter Kit, Metallic Eyelets, Metallic brads, Aqua Painters

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Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge 148

I heat embossed my image with clear embossing powder and then sponged over it with Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, and So Saffron. I used Kraft card stock and Bella Bleu DSP.

I used the Horizontal Slot punch to punch a sliver in the fold of the card to slide my ribbon through.

I am going to try to start some more challenges to get my stamp creativity juices flowing. Here is a sketch from Stamping 411. I love the simplicity of their sketches. You can make cards with these sketches so quickly. There is also a spot on their blog with printable sketches. I will be keeping them in my stamp room for quick inspiration!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Elements of Style (available May 1st in the new mini catalog)

Ink: Versamark, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Close to Cocoa

Paper: Kraft, Very Vanilla, Bella Bleu

Other: Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, 1 " circle punch, Horizontal Slot Punch, Heat Tool, Clear embossing powder, Stamping Sponges, Corner rounder punch, Gold Smootch Spritz (Available May 1st)

Don't Forget

I promise as of tomorrow things here will get back to normal posting. It has been crazy around the house and I have not been able to get in my stamp room but that will all change today! Thanks for checking back.

Don't forget: Friday, April 30th is the LAST DAY to order from the Occasions Mini Catalog! If you want something now is the time to get it. You can contact me or order directly online HERE.

The following products are no longer available in the Occasions Mini Catalog:

117161: Sweet Pea Designer Series paper stack
117266: Sweet Pea stitched felt

117236: On Board Heart Book

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Occasions Mini Catalog Products Still Available

Stampin' Up! has chosen to carry over several products from the Occasions Mini Catalog. This list of products (shown below) are still available for purchase. In addition, many of these products will be available in the next Idea Book & Catalog or in the upcoming Definitely Decorative brochure. These items are indicated below.

Item # Description Price 116519 Charming STMP $19.95 117690 Vintage Vogue WM $23.95 118598 Vintage Vogue CM $17.95 118882 Vague vinatge WM $23.95 119109 Vague vinatge CM $17.95 118091 Tiny Tags WM $22.95 118592 Tiny Tags CM $16.95 117535 DÉCOR ELEMENTS F IS FOR FOX CHOCOLATE $4.95 117536 DÉCOR ELEMENTS G IS FOR GIRAFFE CHOCOLATE $4.95 117529 DÉCOR ELEMENTS IS FOR BLACK $1.95 117541 DÉCOR ELEMENTS L IS FOR LION CHOCOLATE $4.95 117542 DÉCOR ELEMENTS M IS FOR MONKEY CHOCOLATE $4.95 117544 DÉCOR ELEMENTS O IS FOR OWL CHOCOLATE $4.95 117528 DÉCOR ELEMENTS SCALLOP FRAME BLACK $6.95 117549 DÉCOR ELEMENTS T IS FOR TURTLE CHOCOLATE $4.95 117552 DÉCOR ELEMENTS W IS FOR WHALE CHOCOLATE $4.95 118072 PNCH CRNR PINKING HEARTS $9.95 118870 PNCH CRNR SCALLOP TRIM $9.95 117191 PNCH LG 2 STEP BIRD $15.95 118073 PNCH LG FANCY FLOWER $15.95 117649 PNCH MD BRDR PINKING HEARTS $15.95 117190 PNCH MD JEWELRY TAG $10.95 117193 PNCH SM SMALL HEART $5.95 117310 SZX BIGZ L MINI MILK CARTON $32.95 118138 SZX EMBSLTS BEAUTIFUL WINGS $11.95 117332 SZX EMBSLTS SCALLOPED HEART OF HEARTS $11.95 117335 SZX TI PERFECT POLKA DOTS $7.95 120435 HEART TREAT CUPS $2.95 The following products will not be featured in upcoming catalogs. 116772 RECIPES BY DESIGN $24.95 118139 DS FOLK FLOWERS -SHELLI SIGNATURE COLLECTION $12.95 117597 DS PAISLEY PATTERNS 2-STEP $14.95

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Blog Candy Winner

Congratulations to Connie L. !

I used the True Random Number Generator and our lucky winner is Connie L.! I will get your blog candy to you!

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Thank you all for leaving your comments. It looks like Melon Mambo is the favorite.

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UDI Blue and White

Here is my take on the UDI inspiration challenge this week. Another sneak peek from the Summer Mini Catalog that will be available May 1!

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On Vacation

I am sorry for no posts this week. I am on vacation and I thought I would have Internet access but I don't. I ran out to get this post out and to tell you I will be posting on Thursday for the UDI challenge and then again on a regular basis on Sunday! Be sure to check out the BLOG CANDY!

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A Note Of Thanks from our Family

Here is another sampled of a card I made using My Digital Studio. I made our family and made it a thank you.

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Blog Candy!

Well, I was out of town for the 15,000 hits so I am doing blog candy for the 16,000 hits!! The blog candy this time contains colored card stock that will be retiring June 30th and the retired Botanical Blooms stamp set. To be entered into this blog candy drawing just leave me a comment telling me what your favorite Stampin' Up! color is in the NEW Color Collections which will be available July 1, 2010.

You have until 6:00pm Central time Saturday, April 24th to leave your comment and I will use a random generator to pick a number and will announce the winner on Sunday, April 25th.

Click here to see your choices!

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Sneak Peek and UDI

So I really took the saffron color and ran with it for this UDI inspiration. I have been waiting to get down in my stamp room and play with my new pre-order stuff from the upcoming Spring Mini catalog. So now you get a little sneak peek. Be sure to check out what the other UDI team members came up with.

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Birthday Cupcake Thank You

These are the very simple birthday thank yous that I did for my daughter's birthday this year. I added a picture from the day to finish it off.

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Supplies:

Stamps: Simple Birthday Thanks

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Melon Mambo

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Other: Aqua Painters, Melon Mambo marker

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Mother's Day Flowers

This was our other club project this month. We have to think of Mother's Day coming up in May. The directions for making this cute flower pot came from the following tutorial. We used the Scallop circle punch and sponged around the edges then cut in between each scallop. The 1" circle punch is what we used for the center of each flower. We used the 5 Petal Flower punch and cut it apart for the leaves. To add some texture to the pot we used the Big shot and the Texture plates kit #4.

What You Should Know: All the colors used here except the Very Vanilla will be retiring on June 30th. If you LOVE these colors you have time to stock up and get what you need before then.

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Supplies:

Stamps: All Holidays

Ink: Cameo Coral

Paper: Really Rust, Cameo Coral, Very Vanilla, Summer Sun, Green Galore

Other: Big Shot, Texture Plates Kit #4, Dusty Durango Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 5 Petal Flower Punch, Stamping Sponges, Scallop Edge Punch

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Awash with So Saffron

For club last week we had to use the Awash with Flowers set that you can earn or purchase this month. It is so easy to use and makes a beautiful watercolor look without the water. I got the idea for this card from Jill, another demonstrator. Isn't it beautiful?

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Supplies:

Stamps:Awash with Flowers, Birthday Bliss

Ink: Apricot Appeal, Basic Gray

Paper: Whisper White, Apricot Appeal, Basic Gray

Other: Big Shot Machine, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Stamping Sponges

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Simple Sweet Butterfly

Today is another birthday party for a 4 year old girl. She is having a butterfly party so I made the card to match the theme and her wrapping paper. I make 3x3 cards my gift tags on packages. It is just the right size to add a little to the package and write that special note.

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Supplies:

Stamps: None

Ink: None

Paper: Regal Rose, Sweet Pea DSP, Whisper White

Other: Big Shot Machine, Beautiful Butterflies Die, Square Fire Rhinestone brads, Stamping Sponges

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Spring Tulip

I am loving the Awash with Flowers stamp set that you can purchase or earn the month of April. Click here for all the details! What else could I choose for this week's UDI inspiration challenge but my tulip? I used Pretty in Pink as the main color theme. I used the Wide Oval Punch as my vase. This is something I have seen done and have been wanting to use. Check out what the other UDI team members came up with this week.

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Supplies:

Stamps: Awash with Flowers

Ink: Basic Black, Pretty in Pink, Certainly Celery, Going Gray

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip

Other: Wide Oval Punch , Aqua Painters

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Color Renovation!

I am so EXCITED! Stampin' Up! has announced that they have done a Color Renovation of all their colors! 5 New Colors! 10 retired In Colors coming back! Kraft being renamed to Crumb Cake! Below is the NEW Color Collection that will begin with the release of the New 2010-2011 catalog on July 1!

Returning In-Colors:

Baja Breeze, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry, Riding Hood Red, River Rock, Soft Suede, Tangerine Tango and Wild Wasabi

New Colors:

Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze and Early Espresso

Colors that will be retiring:

glorious green,

green galore,

gable green,

yoyo yellow,

only orange,

pink passion,

pixie pink,

orchid opulence,

lovely lilac,

brilliant blue,

close to cocoa,

creamy caramel,

really rust,

ruby red,

cameo coral,

summer sun,

bordering blue,

brocade blue,

ballet blue,

taken with teal,

handsome hunter,

pale plum,

blush blossom,

apricot appeal ,

barely banana,

mellow moss,

sage shadow,

almost amethyst,

lavender lace,

basic brown ,

going gray

TIP: You have from now until July 1st to stock up on your favorite colors that we will be saying goodbye to, so be sure to start now!

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Clearance Rack!

Stampin' Up! has a wonderful Clearance Rack for online shopping.

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Awash With Spring

I love two-step stamping. It keeps you from having to color anything in. I stamped my outline stamps in Basic Black and then added color with the solid shapes. I love this stamp set and love that you can order it this month or earn it FREE when you host a $350 workshop! CLICK HERE for more information.

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Supplies:

Stamps: Awash with Spring, Thank you Kindly

Ink: Basic Black, So Saffron, Ballet Blue, Real Red

Paper: So Saffron, Ballet Blue, Real Red, Whisper White

Other: 1/4" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon

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Two-Step into Spring Promotion

Stampin' Up!'s Two-Step Stampin' sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level. And now, from April 1-30 only, you can purchase the brand-new Awash with Flowers Two-Step Stampin' set--or get it FREE when you host a $350 workshop!

Item	Description	Price
117062	Awash with Flowers (wood mount; set of 18)	$39.95
120549	Awash with Flowers (clear mount; set of 18)	$27.95

Plus, get 20 percent off a selection of perfectly springy Two-Step Stampin' sets from our current catalog:

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
113824	94	Greenhouse Garden	$25.95	$20.76
113734	98	Fifth Avenue Floral	$24.95	$19.96
111578	101	Flower Fancy	$36.95	$29.56
113258	112	Trendy Trees	$17.95	$14.36

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Masculine Swap Cards

These are the swap cards I recieved recently in the mail. Masculine cards are always a difficult for me to come up with. These are a great inspiration to me and I hope they will be to you as well.

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