Two Steppin'

Today's card features one of our two step stamp sets. Two step stamps are an easy way to apply multiple colors to your stamped image without a lot of hassle. This month you can get several two-step stamp sets at 20% off the retail price or purchase a sneak peek two step stamp set, Awash with Flowers.

Qualifying stamp sets with their discounted price are listed below:

113824 Greenhouse Garden $20.76
113734 Fifth Avenue Floral $19.96
111578 Flower Fancy $29.56
113258 Trendy Trees $14.36

Click on my link to purchase online or email me if you would like me to place an order for you.

Here are the details for my card:
Stamps: Trendy Trees
Paper: Taken with Teal, So Saffron, Always Artichoke, Sweet Pea DSP
Ink: Taken with Teal, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Word Window Punch

Fluttering On Bye

I must say I will be sad to see some of our great long standing colors flutter away like butterflies this summer, but I can't wait to try out the next hottest batch of colors. It is like a super In-Color release, except they'll be around a lot longer...even better. Speaking of In-Color, the hot news on those is that they will now be around for two years instead of one and 5 new In-Colors will be released annually!

So today's card pays tribute to some of our parting colors: Summer Sun, Taken with Teal and Sage Shadow. What a better way to pay tribute than with beautiful butterflies (not to mention that I just got this embosslit and had to use it!). So here are the ingredients for this oh so simple card:

Stamps: Well Scripted
Paper: Summer Sun, Taken with Teal, Sage Shadow, Whisper White
Ink: Taken with Teal
Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Mini Glue Dots

The Color Renovation Unveiled

Many of you may have already seen the color changes that will be occurring. From what I hear, many stamping sites are a buzz with the change. In case you have not been privy to these changes, I wanted to make sure you have a place to see what all the excitement is about. As I think I mentioned the other day, I can't wait to get them in my hands! Feel free to email me with any questions regarding the Color Renovation.

Birthday Sketch Challenge

Recently, we had a demonstrator sketch challenge and this was my sample I contributed. I so love these colors together! I used them in a couple samples that I did for my display board and fell in love with the combo. I think this combo will also start making an appearance in my kids' scrapbooks!

Are you wondering about the diagonal striped paper? I used the striped paper from the Thoroughly Modern DSP and cut it at an angle to get diagonal stripes. It is a great way to add additional variety to your designer series papers.

So here are my ingredients:
Stamps: Party Hearty
Paper: So Saffron, Soft Suede, Taken with Teal, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Thoroughly Modern DSP
Ink: So Saffron and Pumpkin Pie Classic Pads, Taken with Teal and Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Corduroy Buttons, Linen Thread, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch, Sizzix Big Shot, Lots of Tags Die

Color, Color, Color!

I am so excited to share with you the news that Stampin' Up! released today. As of July, we will have a "Color Renovation". In this Color Renovation, we will say farewell to some old favorites but be welcoming back some of our favorite In Colors from the past few years. I know some of you are going to be so excited to see what will be returning! We also will be introducing several new colors. I can't wait for you to see them. You will see them popping up in my blog early this summer! Watch for some hints in the samples I post before then to see which In Colors we will be welcoming back.

Spring Is In the Air

As I listen to the birds singing their song in my backyard, I think a nice spring card is appropriate for today. I made this card for my aunt last week. All of a sudden, I had a desire to try Pretty In Pink, Ruby Red and Barely Banana together. Love what I got!

Here are the ingredients:
Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly
Paper: Pretty In Pink, Ruby Red, Barely Banana Whisper White
Ink: Pretty In Pink, Ruby Red, Barely Banana
Accessories: Butterfly Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Mini Glue Dots