Pinspired Challenge #3

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It's time for another Pinspired Challenge!  This week, the inspiration is perfect for the upcoming holiday!  I love pink and red and Valentine's Day!  Here is this week's photo:

 

 

 

Challenge #3 is being sponsored by Sweet Stamp Shop!

 

 

I pulled out one of my favorite SSS sets, Gnomies.  I don't know what it is about these adorable little people, but I just love working with them!

 

 

Be sure to visit the Pinspired Blog for more love-y dove-y inspiration! :)

 

Supplies:

Stamps: SSS Gnomies

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Pure Poppy

Paper: PTI White, Pure Poppy, Simple Valentine PP

Dies: PTI Limitless Layers 2.5", Double Ended Banner

Other: PTI Pure Poppy Ribbon, Copic Markers, Popdots

 

 

 



Guest Designing for Sweet Stamp Shop!

I am SO excited to share a fun project with you today! I have been asked to guest design for the Sweet Stamp Shop today, and was lucky enough to get to be part of their teaming up with Petaloo and Core'dinations for some fun back to school projects.



Here is my little back to school ensemble! I used the new Under the Sea (LOVE!) stamp set for my projects.

It all started with a trip to Target. Believe it or not, that is how alot of my projects start! *wink* I came across new special edition Crayola Crayons called "Mermaid Shimmer".



Then I found a spiral sketch book that just so happened to have a submarine on the front in the same color theme as the mermaid crayons... With the help of the Core'dinations cardstock and Under the Sea, this altered notebook was born. I love the colored core in the Core'dinations cardstock... it really adds so much dimension and texture to the project.



Using the new set called Pattern Craze along with the coordinating Shape-tastic Hexagon dies, I made a little seahorse tag to bundle together some fun glittery pencils. You will notice the distressed edges of the tag... that was super easy using the Core'dinations sanding block! It may be hard to see in the pictures, but I also distressed each of the mermaid's tails using the sanding block.



And, finally, a little mini card to go with everything... perfect for a first day of school present for any little girl.



Thank you so much for stopping by. Be sure to hop on over to the Sweet Stamp Shop blog to check out all of the school themed goodness happening over there! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Sweet Stamp Shop Under the Sea, Pattern Craze
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Core'dinations Cardstock (various colors)
Dies: SSS Shape-tastic Hexagon Dies
Other: Core'dinations Sanding Block, Copic Markers, Various PTI Ribbons, Twinery Twine

Sweet Tart {Sweet Stamp Shop}

Hi there! Happy Tuesday! So fortunately, Hurricane/Tropical Storm Isaac skirted around us and we didn't get anything more than some heavy rain... but what is better than staying inside and getting inky all day?!? Yep, that's what I did yesterday. ;) I wanted to play along with the new Sweet Stamp Shop Challenge, and while I do have a bunch of SSS stamps, I chose to use their cute, new, FREE digi called Sweet Tart. This week's challange was Paper Piecing, so I printed out the adorable citrus slices on fun patterned paper and colored parts with Copic Markers.



Check back tomorrow for more Sweet Stamp Shop goodies!! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Sweet Stamp Shop digi Sweet Tart
Paper: PTI White, True Black, Simply Chartruese, Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise pattern paper packs
Other: Copic Markers, PTI Orange Zest Buttons, DMC Floss, Pop Dots

CFC #66 {Sweet Stamp Shop}

Hey there! So I just got an order from Sweet Stamp Shop, and couldn't wait to play with my new goodies! This card was made with an adorable new set called Under the Sea. Isn't that mermaid just adorable?!



I made this card with this week's new CAS-ual Friday Challenge #66 - Splish Splash in mind.



Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Stamps: Sweet Stamp Shop Under the Sea
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI White, Aqua Mist Pattern Pack
Dies: Sweet and Sassy Scallop
Other: Copic Markers, Twinery Twine, Rhinestone, Popdots Sakura Stardust pen

Flower Pot Pen Holder

Today I am sharing with you another project for the Sweet Stamp Shop Design Team call.



I am so excited about how this project turned out. I must reinforce once again, my love for the Target Dollar Spot. While shopping the other day, I came across some adorable mushroom pens for $1 each. Normally I would never be drawn to mushroom anything, but immediately, I thought about my Gnomies stamp set and knew what I wanted to make - a pen holder.



I used a small terracotta pot and added a handful of cotton balls to the inside. Styrofoam would probably work, but I was worried about damaging the pens. They are styrofoam themselves. The cotton balls hold them upright with no problem. I stamped each of the Gnomies and colored them, then cut them out and adhered them to a toothpick. I added a layer of moss to the top, and stuck everything in. Finally I added a raffia bow and a tiny mushroom tag using PTI's Tiny Tags die.

Here are some more pictures:





Supplies:
Stamps: Sweet Stamp Shop Gnomies
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Tea Dye Duo
Paper: PTI Stamper Select White
Dies: PTI Tiny Tags
Other: Copic Markers, Toothpicks, Terracotta pot, artifical moss, Mushroom Pens (Target), Raffia, PTI Pure Poppy Twine

Hello Beautiful!

I was quite excited to hear that the Sweet Stamp Shop is holding an open call for their Design Team. I have a few SSS sets and would love to part of such a fun DT. I just got most of my SSS stamps, and this call was an excellent reason to ink them up! For this gift card tin, I used Hello Beautiful. I am planning ahead a bit and will use this tin to hold a giftcard to the salon for my mom for Mother's Day. I had so much fun with this set!!





If you are interested in applying to the DT call, you can find more information here.

Supplies:
Stamps: Sweet Stamp Shop Hello Beautiful
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Raspberry Fizz
Paper: PTI Stampers Select White, Pure Poppy, Simple Valentine PP
Dies: PTI Mat Stack 5, Limitless Layers 1.75"
Other: Twinery Twine, Copic Markers, Sakura Stardust pen, popdots

Gnome-body Like You!

My favorite season is upon us... Valentine's Day season :) I am so lucky and blessed to be in love. Real, can't live without you, LOVE. My husband is my best friend. I made this card with him in mind. I am not sure that I will keep it until Velentine's Day though. I often leave little cards in his overnight bag when he leaves for work. I am sure this will end up there sooner than later ;)

I used Sweet Stamp Shop's Gnomies set. It is SUPER cute! The twine is from Paper Smooches. :)



Supplies:
Stamps: Sweet Stamp Shop Gnomies
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stampers Select White
Other: Copic Markers, Paper Smooches Twine

Play Date Cafe Challenge - #109

I just got some new Sweet Stamp Shop stamps (my first ones!) and when I saw that they were the sponsor of the new Play Date Cafe Challenge, I had to play along! :)

I used their adorable Gnomies set. They make me smile :)



Supplies:
Stamps: Sweet Stamp Shop Gnomies
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Blak, Versamark, Tea Dye Duo
Paper: Berry Sorbet, Plum Pudding, Stampers Select White, Kraft, Dotty Biscotti PP
Dies: PTI Mat Stack 1, Mat Stack 5, Pinking Shears, Tiny Tags
Other: Berry Sorbet Satin Ribbon, Cream Twine, Copic Markers