Birthday Banner Time

Hello and welcome to the Banner Addition of our SSINKspiration posts. I am glad you decided to stop by today and I hope that what you see inspires you to create something you love. Today's card is not only a banner card but is also a Birthday card for my nephew. His party is this weekend and I am sure we will have lots of fun. I used the Designer Typeset Photopolymer Stamp Set and inked up the banner with Jet Black Stazon. Since the stamp set is a photopolymer I can change the shape of the banner just a bit and made the Happy part a bit straighter than the Birthday. I used Real Red and Pacific Point Card Stock to stamp the banners onto and then used the Paper Snips to cut the banner out. Each letter was stamped with one of the two colors and then I used the circle punch from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack to punch them out. The football is from the Great Sport Stamp Set and I used Chocolate Chip Card Stock and Ink to make it. The grass is a strip of Old Olive card stock that has been cut to resemble grass and give the football a place to rest. I added the  Whisper White panel that I textured with the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder and this card is finished. Not to complicated but perfect for a little boy. Thanks again for stopping by and be sure to come by tomorrow when I will have another project to share with you. Have a great day, Tonya

October Fall Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop

Thank you so much for joining us for the October Stylin’ Stampin’ Squad  Blog Hop! This month we are focusing on the Fall season. It’s the time of year when fireplaces start crackling with warmth and we dig out our sweaters. This month’s blog hop will showcase many of the Stampin’ Up! products that are available to make  Autumn themed creations. We hope you enjoy seeing how we use the products to create our projects and feel inspired to come up with some great projects of your own.

You should have just left stop number 8 on the Stylin’ Stampin’ Squad blog hop – Stamping with Kim. If so, you are in the right spot. If a link doesn’t work or you get off track, you will find the full blog hop lineup below.
Now lets get started on my projects. I have both a card and a journal to share with you today. First the card. I love the Gently Falling Stamp Set and the since you get both the solid image and the leave outline/vein image it is a great set for a lot of techniques. For the card below I used the Rock-n-Roll Technique. Supplies are: Baked Brown Sugar Card Stock and Ink, Cherry Cobbler Card Stock and Ink, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Soft Suede Ink, Cajun Craze Ink, Crushed Curry Ink, Paper Snips, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Ovals Collection Framelits, 5/8" Victoria Crochet Trim, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons, Stamp-a-mi-jig, Gently Falling Stamp Set, and Feel Goods Stamp Set.

Now to move onto my journal. I made this to be a prayer/ thoughts journal for myself. I am finding that I really want a place to put my thoughts, prayers, thanksgivings and such on paper. Really just for me to see but maybe to share at some point. I started with a plain composition notebook found at most retail stores and used the oh so pretty Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper. I used both the Tombow Multipurpose Glue and Sticky Strip to adhere the paper to the notebook. I sanded the corners and then started adding embellishments.  

For the front I used two stamp sets again the Gently Falling and then I added the sentiment which is from the Trust God Stamp Set. For additional supplies I used: Chocolate Chip Ink, Crushed Curry Ink, Soft Sky Ink, Labels Collection Framelit, Extra Large Oval Punch, Paper Snips, 5/8" Victoria Crochet Trim, Soft Sky 1/2" Seam Binding,  and Neutrals Candy Dots. I have added a close up of the sentiment and leaves below.

 I hope you enjoyed my projects and that you were inspired by them to stamp and create. I will now send you on your way to Diana's Blog. You can simply click the next button below and it will take you to her posts. If you like what you see here you should make sure and check out our Design Team blog SSINKspiration as many of our blog hop members are also designers and we share something new each day so you can be inspired. Thanks for hopping with us today and please let me know if you have any questions. Tonya

Blog Hop Participants: 

1. Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun!
2. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
3. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
4. Jennifer C. of Happy 2 Scrap 4 Life
5. Cynthia R. of Ink-a-Doodle Creations
6. Jamie H. of Unique Ink
7. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim
8. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
9. Diana E. of Stampin' Fun with Diana
10. Annie L. of Love Me Cards
11. Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
12. Heidi B of Stuck on Stampin'
13. Bree R. of Craft-Somnia
14. Anastasia R. of Stampin' Blondie

Thursday Only Special!

Today only you can get the following Designer Series Paper for only $8.21. You can order online or by contacting me. Don't miss out on this great special. 

	This And That Epic Day DSP: 130814 Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.12 CAN
	Soho Subway DSP: 130140 Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.12 CAN
	I Am Me DSP: 130138 Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN Discounted Price: $8.21 US/$10.12 CAN
	Etcetera DSP: 130129 Regular Price: $10.95 US/$13.50 CAN Discounted Price $8.21 US/$10.12 CAN

Best of our Weekly Specials

That's right Stampin'Up! is doing some weekly specials. I was super excited to see this yesterday and just had to make a card to share with you that uses a few of the items that are on special. First lets start with what is on the special I have added all the sale items below. The price will only show up after you add it to your online cart. If you have any questions please let me know as I am always happy to help. The sale is only good for a week or while supplies last. I have an order ready to go in this week so if you would like any of these items just let me know. Now for the card and the supply list for it. I started with a base of Summer Starfruit and then added the Basic Black Card Stock layer that has been run through the Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I used the Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Stampin' Pad to add just a bit of shimmer to the Basic Black Card Stock and help the Chevron Texture really pop. The pattern paper is from the Witches' Brew Designer Series Paper. I used the Best of Halloween Stamp Set and stamped the two images on Very Vanilla Card Stock with both the Jet Black Stazon and the Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Markers. I cut the hat and the Pumpkin Pie Card Stock out with the Label Collection Framelits and the Trick or Treat was cut out with the Bitty Banners Framelits. To add just a bit more accent I paper pierced around the Pumpkin Pie Label with the Festive Paper Piercing Pack. This doesn't take to long to do and really makes a difference on your cards. I hope you enjoyed today's card and remember that the sale only lasts until Monday night and the bold items are on sale now. I have an order going in this week so if you would like to order any of the items just let me know. I am always happy to help. Have a great day and Thanks for stopping by, Tonya
Just wanted to add that the Petite Curly Label Punch doesn't seem to be showing up on my screen. It is also on sale.

CHEVRON TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER Price: $5.96	ESSENTIALS PAPER-PIERCING PACK Price: $5.96	FESTIVE PAPER-PIERCING PACK Price: $5.96	PETITE CURLY LABEL      PUNCH Price: $9.71
SQUARES COLLECTION FRAMELITS DIES Price: $20.21	TODAY & EVERYDAY DESIGNER PHOTOBOOK TEMPLATE - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD  Price: $7.48

Join for only $25

This deal is just to good to pass up. For two weeks only you can join the Stampin'UP! family for only $25. Yes, you read that correctly. Now there are some restrictions about your kit as in you can only get $26.95 or less in merchandise but you get all the business supplies and all the privileges of being a demonstrator.
Since it can be challenging to figure out what to get for that amount I thought I would put together a kit that can get you started and cost you only $25.
1 assorted package of Card Stock $6.95
Birthday Cake Stamp $8.95
Glue Sticks $3.95
2 Stampin' Write Markers $7.00
for a total of $26.85 in merchandise
of course if you have Stampin'UP! supplies already then you can pick something from your wish list and join my team. This is open to past demonstrators so if you think it is time to come back then contact me or if you have any questions as I would love to help you out.  Just don't delay as there are only two weeks that this fantastic offer is available. Thanks and be sure and check out my card that I posted earlier today. Tonya

Kick Up Your Heals Color Challenge

Hello and welcome to the October Color Challenge. Our colors for this month were Tangerine Tango, Elegant Eggplant and Early Espresso. I thought about going with a Halloween card but decided to do a guy card or maybe just a country fan. I used the layout from page 68 on the 2013-2014 Catalog and the stamp set is Bootiful Occasions with just a bit of Gorgeous Grunge to distress the piece . I think this maybe the first time I have inked up the cowboy boot. I added Very Vanilla Card Stock to the mix and only used Early Espresso Ink. For the background I used the Woodgrain Embossing Folder with the Core'dinations Card Stock and then sanded it to really make the woodgrain pop. I cut the cowboy boots out with the Apothecary Accents and added the Brights Candy Dots to the center boot and the Vintage Trinkets button brads to the other two boots. The kick up yer heels is also from the set and was stamped then punched out with the Small Oval Punch. To finish off the card I added just a bit of Linen Thread to the top of each tag.
I hope you take the time to check out the other cards. I have seen a few and they are super cute. To check them out head over to the SS INKspiration Blog and then take a moment to leave us a comment. You can also pin my card by using the pin button above. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! Tonya

Pop & Place Holiday Gifts Tags and Stamps

Are you looking for a great way to make quick, cute and easy tags for this Holiday Season? If so then Stampin'Up! has your answer. The new Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags and Stamps were just release today and features a couple of kit options for you. 

Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Book features 70+ tags in five designs for only $9.95

Christmas Tagables Photopolymer Stamp Set is an assortment of to and from and other tag options for only $13.95

Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Bundle includes the items listed above and is just $19.95

or you can purchase the 

Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Starter Bundle which includes:

Pop & Place Holiday Gift Tags Book

Christmas Tagables Photpolymer Stamp Set

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot

Clear Block C for only $24.95

You can order today thru December 31, 2013

If you have any questions please let me know. I will be back later today with a Christmas card and you can click on the pictures below to enlarge the images. Thanks for stopping by, Tonya

Halloween Time

Hello and welcome to my Halloween post for the SS INKspiration Blog today. If you have stopped by from there then welcome. I hope you like what you see and will take a moment to follow my blog. If you are a regular visitor to my blog then please take a moment to check out the SS INKspiration Blog and see all the other designers projects you won't be disappointed. Now to my projects. 

I have two projects for you today and them both use similar supplies. The Stamp Set is Tags 4 You and I used the Label Bracket Punch which are available in a bundle. Card stock colors vary just a bit but I used Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Basic Gray and Very Vanilla. The stamp was inked with the Pumpkin Pie and Basic Black Stampin' Write Markers. All the Designer Series Paper is from the Witches' Brew Designer Series Paper pack. 

For my card I wanted some sparkle and I added it in a couple of different ways. First I added the 1 3/4" Circle Punch Glimmer Paper that was sponged with a Sponge Dauber and Basic Gray ink behind the Trick or Treat. Then for the extra sparkle I used the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets and cut it with the Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die then I added the Orange Glitter and adhered it to my card. I added a bit of the 5/8" Crochet Trim to finish of the card. Oh, I almost forgot the Argyle Embossing Folder was used for the upper part of the card and I sponged it also with Basic Gray. 

Now for my second project the Halloween Treat Container. For this one I used the Big Shot and the Mini Milk Carton Bigz L Die. I used a strip of the Witches Brew Designer Series Paper to make the band around the carton and then added the Trick or Treat. To hold the top closed I used a small binder clip that I added more Designer Series Paper to and then the Pumpkin Pie and Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon. The binder clip allows the carton to open completely at the top and makes the candy easier to remove and saves the container from being destroyed. I love how easy these are to make and they only take just a bit of Sticky Strip to finish them up. 

Well those are my projects for today. You can pin them with the pin it button at the top of the post or leave me a comment and let me know you stopped by. I love to hear from you. Thanks for stopping by today and as always have a great day! Tonya

Another Convention Make-n-Take

Today is another quick post to share yet another Convention Make and Take. This one uses Gorgeous Grunge and the Hello, Lovely Stamp Sets. I can't believe I didn't take the time to share this one sooner. I think it is a fun mix of the two sets and uses some great colors like Coastal Cabana, Calypso Coral, Old Olive and So Saffron. There is just a bit of Baker's Twine that has been dyed by dragging it across the ink pad, the Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape and a Very Vintage Designer Button.
Tomorrow I have a Halloween post to share with you that includes a card and a treat container so please stop by tomorrow for those and until then have a great day! Tonya

Everyday Occasions Cardmaking Kit

Are you a beginner stamper, don't have a lot of time to stamp or just want quick and easy cards to make? If you answered yes to any of these questions then the new Everyday Occasions Cardmaking Kit may be just for you. This kit allows  you to make 20 cards and all you need besides the kit is adhesive and Paper Snips. The cost is only $29.95 and that includes the 7 piece stamp set. I have attached the flyer below that shows you exactly what you receive plus the suggested card layouts. Of course you can change them up when you receive your kit, because there is no right or wrong way to make them only what makes you happy. Please let me know if you have any questions. Also I have posted several times today so you might want to scroll through and make sure you didn't miss anything. Thanks, Tonya