Best of Butterflies

Stampin' Up! has introduced their latest "Best of" stamp set, and it's all about butterflies! Every month this year, Stampin' Up! is putting together a set by combining some favorite stamps with a new one. Look here for more information about April's offering.

Item #133345/$14.95.

This and That

Here is Stampin' Up's version of a smash book. I just love how they took it to the next level and have coordinating designer series paper and stickers. This and That will debut in the 2013-2014 annual catalog, but they are giving us the chance to get it now. Plus, from today through April 30, you can get all five This and That products in a bundle for 15 percent off! Watch the video below to see more.

Epic Day This and That Journal-#131268-$10.95

Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper-#130814-$10.95

Remember This and That Rotary Stamp-#130133-$5.95

Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers-#131271-$4.95

Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape-#131269-$4.95

OR

Epic Day This and That Bundle-#133350
Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.

$32.08
15% Off Retail Value!

All items can be viewed here.

Easter Bunny

This is a quick punch art bunny to put together, and he's adorable! You just need the large oval punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, and the 1/2" circle punch to make the bunny. The colors are Naturals Ivory, Early Espresso, and Pink Pirouette. The stamped images are from Flowering Flourishes, Tiny Tags, Teeny Tiny Wishes, and Love & Laughter (heart). Thank you for hopping by.

Elegant Sycamore Street

When you compare the other cards made with the Sycamore Street DSP, you would never imagine that this piece came from the same group, but it did! This Summer Starfruit design just screamed elegance to me, so I had to do it proud. I think I was pretty successful.

Pretty in Pink Birthday

When the girls go looking for a card to give to one of their friends, I just know they will head for this one. The Scallop Square Punch was first embossed using the the Square Lattice Folder. I didn't realize until I started putting this card together that I used the wrong square punch. I should have used the 1" square punch rather than the 1 1/4" one.  By using dimensionals to attach the square punch, it helped to show the scallop a bit more. Problem solved! I love when that happens.

2013-2014 Products Available NOW!

For a short time, Stampin' Up! is giving us the opportunity to order a great stamp set shown below. The images coordinate with the 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch, which was introduced in the spring catalog. They have bundled both products at a discount, or you may purchase them separately. See the details below. This offer expires May 31.

Stamp set and Punch:

$23.95	Spring Surprise Bundle* (English; clear)	133899
	Spring Surprise Bundle (Spanish; clear)	133897
	Spring Surprise Bundle (French; clear)	133898

If you would like to order the stamp set only:

Price	Description	Item #
$14.95	A Round Array Stamp Set* (English; clear)	129090
	Variedades Stamp Set (Spanish; clear)	131682
	Médallions séduction Stamp Set (French; clear)	131616

Sycamore Street Telescoping Card

Sale-a-Bration ends in several days (March 22), and, along with it, is the chance to earn free Sycamore Street DSP, among other things. I love the Island Indigo color in this paper. The base scallop circle was stamped using Flowering Flourishes, and the top layer has a Sycamore Street Button in the middle of the Pinwheel. But the fun doesn't stop here. Take a look at it when it is completely opened...

A little Rich Razzleberry helped to break up all of that Island Indigo.  The 5x5 card has been framed by scoring on all sides with the Simply Scored Tool. The Telescoping cards are always a lot of fun to create.

Headed Into Spring

I don't know about you, but I'm ready for some bike riding, sunny and warm weather. So, even though it is cold, damp, and dreary outside, I'm making it springtime inside. I think this turned out to be a sweet card. The bicycle image from the Summer Afternoon stamp set coordinates well with the sentiment from Wishes Your Way. I used the Stampin' Write Markers to color in the picture. The Simply Scored Scoring Tool made it easy to make a frame around the base card stock and the stamped image layer.

Paper Pumpkin Try-It Kit

Stampin' Up! is offering this try-it kit for those who are not yet ready to join Paper Pumpkin, but would like to see what it is all about. You receive all of the needed supplies for the project, including the stamps, ink and clear block. What a great way to build up your stampin' supplies. Click on the image below to learn more about Paper Pumpkin, and let me know if you would like to give it a try.

Item #132600/$16.95

Sycamore Street Gift Cards

Today I made an ensemble of four note cards using the Sycamore Street DSP, which is a free item through Sale-a-Bration. Since it is a set of cards that I will most likely give to a special someone, I needed a card holder. I decided to make the cards 3x3, so the Fancy Favor bag works perfectly.

To make the handle, I used Sticky Strip to put together two colors of the Sycamore Street Ribbon (Island Indigo and Tangerine Tango). This makes a stiffer handle that can stand up, which I like.

For this 3X3 card, I stamped the Four Seasons image twice so that I would have two colors because two is better than one. The Soda Pop Top breaks up the images nicely. I flattened the top by running it through the Big Shot.

I just had to use the Sycamore Street Buttons for one of the cards. 

And more Soda Pop tops from the spring catalog.

Here is the last card of the group. It is hard to tell in the pictures, but the colors coordinate so well making it a cohesive look.