Why don't I do this more often?!! I'm talking about CASE-ing the catalog. I've been wanting to play around with my new stamp set, So Many Shells, so I went to page 38 in the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog. Well, not a big surprise, but I can't find my Mini Treat Bag … [Read more...] about SSINK CASE the Catalog
Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration
#SSINKTC47 Technique Challenge: Ink, Spray, Smash
Today we have a fun Technique Challenge for you!! Stampin' Up! recently added Glossy Cardstock to the catalog, so we decided on a challenge that uses it. It was easy & fun & the results are so pretty!! I think you're okay without the gloves. Here's what I … [Read more...] about #SSINKTC47 Technique Challenge: Ink, Spray, Smash
#SSINK Favorite Suite
Stampin' Up! has a selection of beautiful new Suites in the new catalog. Today I want to focus on the Eastern Palace Suite. My favorite thing about this is the set of Thinlits Dies! So many different shapes & designs in that package!! Here's a card I want to show … [Read more...] about #SSINK Favorite Suite
SSINK Cool Treats For the Kids
What kid doesn't like ice cream? Actually, what adult doesn't love it, too?!! At my Open House for the new Stampin' Up! Catalog recently, I had an Ice Cream Sundae Bar. I made my own Hot Fudge for the event! Yummers!!! I'll leave you with the recipe at the end of the … [Read more...] about SSINK Cool Treats For the Kids
#SSINK: Case the DT: Me!!
Today I'm excited to be CASE-ee! The Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Design Team will be CASEing my cards! Can't wait to see what they do! I didn't want to miss out on the fun, so I'm CASEing myself! It's funny, because in this previous post I was CASEing Darla Roberts! I … [Read more...] about #SSINK: Case the DT: Me!!
#SSINKCC47 Mermaid Colors
Today the Stylin' Stampin' INKspriation Team has a COLOR CHALLENGE for you! #SSINKCC47 This Magical Mermaid jumped out of my closet to play!! This set has such fun, gorgeous images!! Here's what I came up with: Perfect for watercoloring. I painted over the Melon … [Read more...] about #SSINKCC47 Mermaid Colors
SSINK Favorite DSP: Delightful Daisy
I just love the new Designer Series Paper Delightful Daisy! A big variety of beautiful papers!! And then there's the Daisy Punch. I know I'll get tons of use out of that! I made a Card in a Box to show off the daisies! This card folds flat for mailing & is sure to put … [Read more...] about SSINK Favorite DSP: Delightful Daisy
Going Eclectic for SSINKCS46
Here's the SSINK Card Sketch 46 for June. I love how these sketches make me come up with my own design, instead of just searching Pinterest (although I do love Pinterest!). I could have stamped some splotches on the upper left, but I decided to try out my new Eclectic Layers … [Read more...] about Going Eclectic for SSINKCS46
Washi Tape Work of Art
Washi Tape! What a fun & simple way to create a card!! Card details: Stamps: Work of Art Ink: Basic Black Paper: Blushing Bride (5 1/2 X 22, score at 4 1/4), Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack (5 1/2 X 1 1/4), Basic Black (5 1/2 X 1, then cut … [Read more...] about Washi Tape Work of Art
Lovely As a Tree Masculine Birthday
When the retiring list came out, I was so relieved to see that Lovely As a Tree is still with us! Such a beautiful & versatile stamp set! The Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Team is focusing on Masculine Cards today, and I reached for this set to make my card. I used … [Read more...] about Lovely As a Tree Masculine Birthday
SSINK Card Sketch #45 Eastern Palace
There's a new Card Sketch Challenge today at www.ssinkspiration.blogspot.com. I haven't gotten Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper out of my system yet, and pulled it out again for this sketch. Here's my card: There are so many different looks you can achieve … [Read more...] about SSINK Card Sketch #45 Eastern Palace
Pineapple Mahalo for SSINK Color Challenge #45
I grew up on Oahu and had acres and acres of pineapples growing right behind my house in Waipio Valley. I remember chasing around those fields after school with my dog running beside me. And they're easy to grow! Every time I buy a pineapple & just stick the top in the … [Read more...] about Pineapple Mahalo for SSINK Color Challenge #45
