September Blog Hop Fall is in the Air

September Blog Hop - Fall is in the Air

Our theme this month is Fall is in the Air.  And I'll tell you, I am ready for it.  Fall is my FAVORITE time of the year.  Not just the beautiful colors but the cool weather.  Being from Washington, I melt if it's more than 80 degrees.

I found the inspiration for my card on pinterest, done by Susan Itell at Simple Stampin.  I had to use the colors she did because frankly they are gorgeous and perfect for fall.  And as Susan said, it's a super easy card with a big WOW!  My favorite!  I think I just found the technique I'm going to demonstrate at the Washington State Fair this Saturday the 6th, in the Hobby Hall from 11:30-1:30pm.

Started with a standard card base size 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 of Very Vanilla, Blackberry Bliss layer is 4 x 5 1/4, and the Very Vanilla top layer is 3 3/4 x 5.  Used dimensionals to pop up the Blackberry Bliss layer from the base.

Now for the fun and easy part.  Ink up your stamp (I used Crushed Curry) then with a couple sponge daubers I used one in Old Olive and randomly daubed on the stamp, then with the other dauber used Blackberry Bliss and daubed randomly also.  TA DA!  Easy Peasy!

If you are going to be making several of these make sure you clean your stamp after each card, because you don't want to ink up your stamp with the Crushed Curry if you still have Old Olive and Blackberry Bliss on your stamp.

For the ribbon I used glue dots to put a piece of Hello Honey across and a smaller piece to tie a knot around the strip.

Now for the envelope I used Regals Designer Series Paper Stack in the Crushed Curry and attached it to the flap.

Seasonally Scattered Stamp Set - 2014 Holiday Catalog

Blackberry Bliss Cardstock

Very Vanilla Cardstock

Dimensionals

Hello Honey 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon

Mini Glue Dots

Blackberry Bliss Classic Pad

Old Olive Classic Pad

Crushed Curry Classic Pad

Now hop on over to Eva's Cards and Things for her "Fall is in the Air" stampin creation.

Weekly Deals 9/2 - 9/8

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

I  hope you enjoy this week's Weekly Deals!  This is an excellent week to stock up on reinkers!    

	Buttons & Blossoms Simply Pressed Molds Item # 131272 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	White Simply Pressed Clay Item # 130685 Regular Price: $6.95 US/$8.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.21 US/$6.71 CAN
	Strawberry Slush Classic In Color Stampin' Ink Refill Item # 131167 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.75 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.81 CAN
	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Ink Refill Item # 131161 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.75 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.81 CAN
	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Ink Refill Item # 122933 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.75 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.81 CAN
	Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Ink Refill Item # 122932 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.75 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.81 CAN
	Back To School Ensemble - Digital Download Item # 130980 Regular Price: $17.95 US/$19.95 CAN Discounted Price: $10.77 US/$11.97 CAN

Weekly Deals 8/19 - 8/25

Tuesday Deals with Stampin' Up! YEAH the Elegant Butterfly punch is on sale!  My favorite items in the catalog are the Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, and this week you can get the Honeycomb one for only $5.96!  So locals I will be placing an order Saturday evening so let me know if you want anything!  

	Squares Collection Framelits Die Item # 130921 Regular Price: $26.95 US/$32.95 CAN Discounted Price: $20.21 US/$24.71 CAN
	Finishing Touches Edgelits Die Item # 127010 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$11.95 CAN Discounted Price: $7.46 US/$8.96 CAN
	Vanilla Coaster Board Item # 129392 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$6.95 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.21 CAN
	Twine Baker'S Early Espresso Item # 123124 Regular Price: $2.95 US/$3.95 CAN Discounted Price: $2.21 US/$2.96 CAN
	Elegant Butterfly Punch Item # 127526 Regular Price: $15.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.96 US/$16.46 CAN
	Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Item # 129378 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$9.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$7.46 CAN
	Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details Item # 127845 Regular Price: $2.50 US/$3.25 CAN Discounted Price: $1.88 US/$2.44 CAN
	Travel Journal Digital Kit - Digital Download Item # 121071 Regular Price: $9.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.97 US/$6.57 CAN Check out my Stampin' Up! website for class schedules and ideas.  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/tinajohnson/

Weekly Deals!

New weekly deals!  YEAH!  Here we go...lots of good big shot buys this week.  On my list will be the cotton ribbon and the petite purse big shot die!  I love a good deal too!  Locals I will be putting an order in on Monday, let me know if there is anything you would like to order we can share in the shipping!  If your not local order online RIGHT HERE!

Petite Purse Bigz L Die [125606] $32.95 $24.71	Envelope Liners Framelits Dies [132172] $26.95 $20.21	Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [127751] $7.95 $5.96	Petite Curly Label Punch [129405] $12.95 $9.71
Natural 7/8" Cotton Ribbon [127844] $7.95 $5.96	Designer Rosette Bigz Xl Die [125594] $42.95 $32.21	Tea Time II Digital Kit - Digital Download [129882] $7.95 $4.77	Wildflower Meadow Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [129376] $7.95 $5.96

Inspire Create Share Blog Hop

Welcome to our August Inspire Create Share Blog Hop!

Below is a picture of some of the bloggers you will see during this hop.  This picture was taken at the Stampin' Up! convention we attended in July.  I just love getting so many new simple and creative ideas.

Left to right: Stampin with Darla & Sisters - Darla Roberts, Stamp Diva - Jen Guarino, Olivia Stamps - Olivia Studley, The Simple & Creative Corner - Tina Johnson (me), Eva's Cards & Things - Eva Bussom, Flying Stamper - Debra Naylor, Scrappy Stamps & Ink - Nichole Smith

Our theme for this months hop is "Black and White or Black and White with a splash of color".  I added a very tiny splash of color on the word "You".  I really love using black because it really makes the card look so elegant.

Stamps:  Work of Art (clear 134114 $21.95, wood 134111 $29.95)  11 stamps

Paper:  Black (121045 $6.95)  24 sheets, Whisper White (100730 $8.50)  40 sheets

Ink:  Black Stazon (101406 $7.95), Rose Red (126954 $5.95)

Accessories:  Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246 $4.95), Deco Labels Collection Framelits (130102 $24.95) set of 4 layering dies, 5/8" Organza Ribbon (114319 $5.95), Envelope Punch Board (133774 $19.95)

Head on over to The Stamp Diva and see her beautiful creation.

flyingstamper.blogspot.com

thesimpleandcreativecorner.blogspot.com  You Are Here

thestampdiva.blogspot.com

evascardsandthings.com

stampingtammy.blogspot.com

stampingwithpearl.blogspot.com

territerbear.blogspot.com

stampingrandma.blogspot.com

www.joniinthespotlightstamping.com

oliviastamps.blogspot.com

stampinwithdarlaandsisters.blogspot.com

scrappystampsandink.blogspot.com

Red, White and Blue Blog Hop

Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop

Red, White and Blue

This has to be my new favorite stamp set, Work of Art.  I have seen so many versatile ways to use this set, and this American flag is one of them.  I used Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy and Whisper White.  The slight trick is to stamp the blue onto the paper then on a piece of post-it note and cut that one out.  Lay it on top of the stamped image on the card and procede to stamp the Cherry Cobbler image.  After 12 years of stamping the stamp-a-majig has just become my new best friend.

Flying Stamper - Deb Naylor

Stampin Grandma - Sherry Nye

Stamping with Pearl - Pearl McGill

Olivia Stamps - Olivia Studley

Stampin with Darla and Sisters - Darla Roberts

Territerbears Stamp and Scrap - Terri Takashige

The Simple and Creative Corner - Tina Johnson (YOU ARE HERE)

Eva's Cards and Things - Eva Bussom

Stamping Tammy - Tammy Dunlap

Joni in the Spotlight Stamping - Joni Metras

The Stamp Diva - Jen Guarino

Card Swap for Convention

I created these cards after seeing Christine Pyrch's design (www.yourstampingteacher.com) and changed mine to monochromatic for a convention swap I am in.
I used 4 of the five new in-colors for 2014-2016, Tangelo Orange, Lost Lagoon, Blackberry Bliss and Hello Honey.  The fifth in-color not shown is Mossy Meadow.

 These first two cards are an example of Christine's card except I changed the label and saying.

 I love trying new folds.

So what do you think of the monochromatic?  I will be adding rhinestones to the 3 flowers that are punched out on the left of the card.  I think my favorite is the Blackberry Bliss...love that color.  Also, which label looks the best?  Small or Large "Thank You"?

Thanks for looking and your input.