Beyond the Garden I

 

 As I've stated before, I hate orange.  Yellow isn't that far behind.  I know, I know.  It's the colour of sunshine, it's cheery, blah blah blah.  I just don't like it that much.  However, the new DSP from Stampin' Up has lessened my negative feelings towards this primary subtractive shade.

Stamps:  Oval All

Paper:  Daffodil Delight, Beyond the Garden DSP, Whiper White

Ink:  Daffodil Delight

Extras:  Tulips frame embossing folder, oval punch, scallop oval punch, Whisper White ribbon

Crazy for Cajun

I recently bought the Colour Renovation Kit (click here to check it out) and once I got over the initial shock of spending $116 on ink, I realized what an amazing deal it is.  You get 16 new ink pads as well as a stack of 32 pieces of cardstock - 2 of each of the colours in the kit.

I've been playing with all of the colours that I didn't have before, and Cajun Craze seems to be my new favourite.  I love how it looked when paired with Old Olive and Baja Breeze.  I'm anxiously awaiting my new shipment with a whole package of it so that I can keep playing.


Stamps:  Always, Simple Friendship
Paper:  Cajun Craze, Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Brights DSP, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Cajun Craze, Baja Breeze, Old Olive
Extras:  Modern Label punch, Tulips frame

Sale-a-Bration is Coming to an End

 

 Stamps:  Elizabeth

Paper:  Not Quite Navy, More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Cajun Craze, Not Quite Navy

Extras:  Very Vanilla ribbon, Tulips frame

With just over a week left in SAB, I wanted to remind everyone what a great promotion it is.  For every $60 order you will receive a free stamp set of your choice from the SAB catalogue.  Both of these cards are made with stamp sets you can get for free during SAB.

If you've ever considered joining Stampin' Up, this is the time to do it.  And if you just want to get the great deal on the starter kit and the discount of products without doing anything else, even better.  During SAB, you get the kit for $182 (all in, including tax & shipping).  In addition to all the amazing stuff that comes in the kit, you also get to choose a punch (worth $24) and a Simply Set kit (worth $28).  The Colour Coach also comes with your SAB starter kit.  It's a pretty great little do-dad to have when picking out colours to go together.  That's what I used when picking my combos for these cards.  I also throw it in my purse when I head out craft shopping to see what I've got to work with at home.  Yes, I am that person.

  To sign up for the starter kit click here to go to my online Stampin' Up store.  If you're not sure what products you'd get the most use of, call or email me and I can help you figure it out.

Happy Sale-a-brating!

Stamps:  Bliss, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:  Elegant Eggplant, More Mustard, Garden Green
Ink:  Perfect Plum, Garden Green
Extras:  Scallop Edge, Whisper White ribbon, Modern Label punch

Mojo Monday 183

Is it really Monday again already?  I have no idea where the last week went.  Oh, yes I do.  I've spent it in my craft room.  My husband is out of town right now and it looks like my craft room has barfed everywhere.  Usually I try and keep it somewhat tidy, but for the past few days I've been like an irresponsible teenager when the parents are away.  I'm loving it.

I haven't used my Elements of Style set in a while, and it's my favourite one, so I thought this would be a good time to pull it out again.  I wanted to try a couple of colour schemes out with this layout, and here are the results.

Stamps:  Elements of Style
Paper:  Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, First Edition
Ink:  Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler
Extas:  Scallop Trim Edge, Modern Label Punch, Very Vanilla ribbon

 

I've been looking EVERYWHERE for my Colour Coach (thought I would never use it, but I always do...), and it turns out it was in my work bag.  I pulled it out and wanted to do something with Marina Mist, but a little different than the greens or yellows that I would naturally pair it with.  Cajun Craze showed up on my CC to pair with MM and I am in LOVE.  This is an unexpected pair, but I think it's pretty great.  Thanks Colour Coach.

Stamps:  Just Believe

Paper:  Marina Mist, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Marina Mist, Cajun Craze

Extras:  Very Vanilla ribbon, Scallop Edge trim

This one's a response to a colour challenge that I found online.  I tried out my Tulips frame today (it showed up about an hour ago - yay!) and I think my next binge will be embossing with it.

Stamps:  Silhouette Sentiments, Just Believe
Paper:  Rich Razzelberry, Old Olive, More Mustard, Whisper White, Brights DSP
Ink:  Old Oliver, Versamark
Extras:  Whisper White ribbon, Tulips Textured Impressions frame