If you've hopped over from Ann's , The Stampin' Schach, I'm stop number 16 on the Pals Hop and I'm glad you hopped in!  I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find inspirational ideas for papercrafted creations from Mary Fish's Stampin' Pretty Pals!  We'll be showcasing all that Stampin' Up! has to offer!  Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the PALS HOP LINE-UP below and you'll be back on track!  We're thrilled to have you visit and excited to hear what you think about our Spring and Easter themed hop!  Please feel free to leave as many comments as you'd like along the way!
This little Easter set is perfect gift for anyone. The card just exudes spring as I used the new Shades of Spring DSP from the Occasions Mini.  The card was modeled after one I found in a very old catalog. You never know where you will find inspiration.  The tearing gives a little vintage feel and the vanilla Hodge Podge hardware finish it off. The sentiment stamped in Elegant Eggplant is from Teeny Tiny Wishes. 

Regina Mangum -- The Stampin' Bean
Mike Funke -- Stampin-Style
Martha Stewart -- Seasons of Stamping
Anne Beale Yancey -- Mukibug
Liz Hughes -- DIY Paper Creations
Mary Fish -- Stampin' Pretty
Jason Casper -- Jason's Stampin' Pad
Melanie Collins -- Oops a Daisy
Kris Kilcoyne -- Kween Bee Kreations
Tricia Gillam -- Soul Stamper
Barbara Furlong -- The Love of Stamping
Gina Shaw -- Cards by Gina
Kim Lampone -- Stamp, Scrap, Get Kreative
Debbie Pierce -- Stampin' Sunshine
Ann Schach -- The Stampin' Schach
Kalshelia Lloyd -- Stampin' Fabulousity
Lourdes Torres -- Cozy Crafty Corner
Carla Bazhenow -- Carla's Scraps

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Labels: Easter, Holiday, Holiday Hop, Teeny Tiny Wishes

This week I have the honor of being a featured artist on Pals Paper Arts.  This week's challenge is all about inspiration. These I find to be the most fun as you get to see how different people creatively interpret the same image.  For me, I immediately thought of the the image in the Sale-A-Bration set Happy Moments.

• Whisper White A2 card base
• Basic Gray background layer with woodgrain embossing
• 2 1/2" strip of Crush Curry with a 1" strip of Whisper White
• The image from Happy Moments is stamped in Crushed Curry on Whisper White and cut out with Paper Snips
• Adhere image to 1 3/4" squares made in Basic Gray
• Sentiment from Hostess Level One set Picture This is stamped in Whisper White Craft on Crushed Curry then heat embossed

Don't you think that sentiment is perfect. The card design is inspired by one I saw and makes for a very modern looking birthday card. I can't wait until I send it off to a friend of mine. HAVE YOU EVER PLAYED PPA!!! If not, then this is your chance. You could be the next artist pick and have your creation featured on the Pals Paper Arts site.  

SAVE ON SATIN RIBBON I have two ribbon shares currently going on that you can join. Learn more about this affordable way to get your hands on SU! ribbon by CLICKING HERE or just send me an email if you are interested. Sign-up closes on March 5th!!!

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Labels: Birthday, Happy Moments, Picture This

Happy Tuesday!!! It's always great when someone is getting married. I love weddings. I was probably obsessed at one point but have gotten much better as I don't watch too many bridal shows now. One of my friends at church is getting married in April in Atlanta. Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the wedding, so I wanted to go to the shower and show my support. The colors of the wedding are platinum and purple, so I decided to make my card the same. In keeping with the shades of purple, I think I qualify for Kris's monochromatic challenge. It's a new challenge, where you pick and color (see inspiration photo below) and go with it. It didn't think I could just use one color, but this card is living proof.


The card also features another paper flower. I tell you these flowers are so easy to make and after my guest appearance on Stampin' Pretty, I have gotten so many requests that I wanted to post a brief tutorial. I learned about the flower from a fellow SU demo Megan McDonald HERE:

• These flowers can get pretty big. I have found a small flower is about 4 scallop circles. The one pictured above is 6 scallops
• As you cut up the center of the scallop circle, you will notice that you are not straight but at an angle; this is okay.  Be mindful just to cut as you go around the circle so you can see if you will begin to intersect with other cuts
• Using DSP instead of cardstock as I did in this Sympathy Card makes flowers with a bit more interest and texture. The DSP is easier to crumble as well
• The 1/16th hole punch is a perfect tool to make you holes in the center. Don't worry about alignment since once the circles are stacked and a brad/button is added, you won't notice it
• The water spritzing isn't necessary if you do a good crumble

Hope the link and my tips and tricks help you. I love learning new techniques and especially from others. Do you have a new technique you would like to learn or one you would like to share? Leave me a comment and let me know.  

SAVE ON SATIN RIBBON! I have two ribbon shares currently going on that you can join. Learn more about this affordable way to get your hands on SU! ribbon by CLICKING HERE or just send me an email if you are interested.

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Labels: Challenges, Mojo Monday Sketches, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Tutorial, Wedding

This project features the I {Heart} Hearts Stamp set, which the purchase of raises money for Haiti Aid Relief. As I mentioned in this earlier post, Stampin' Up is providing a way for customers and demos alike to raise money for Haiti.  You have only 6 DAYS left to help SU! make a difference. Stampin' Up! will donate $2 for every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set sold to the American Red Cross's Haiti Relief and Development Fund until February 28th.

So far, over 7,500 sets have been purchased which equates to over $15,000 raised. Just to give you an idea, here is what $2 can get in terms of aid:

• Collapsible water containers ($2 per container): Each container holds 10 liters amount of water and is especially useful for kids carrying water for long distances to ensure that all their water doesn't spill en route from their water supply. It is also very useful for storing clean, safe water for everyday use.  
• Water purification tablets (60 cents for 50 tablets): Each tablet is able to turn 4-5 liters of dirty water into water suitable for drinking. Every day, 4,000 children worldwide die because they do not have access to clean water, according to UNICEF.  
• High energy/protein biscuits ($1 per pack): These contain minerals and vitamins and have been developed for malnourished children during emergencies.  
• Oral rehydration salts (7 cents for one package): This solution, containing sugar and salt, treats children suffering from dehydration caused by diarrhea. Approximately 3,500 children die each day from dehydration caused by acute diarrhea, according to UNICEF 

So, Have A Heart for Haiti and order your stamp TODAY, you can buy it online by Clicking Here

Product Name	Item #	Price
I {Heart} Hearts – clear-mount  (block D recommended)	118571	$18.95
I {Heart} Hearts – wood-mount	117010	$26.95

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Stamp: I {Heart} Hearts
Ink: Real Red
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White and Sending Love DSP
Kool Tools: Paper Snips, and Heart to Heart Punch
Fabulous Finish: Pretty in Pink 5/8" satin ribbon

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Today, I am a featured Guest Stamper over at Stampin' Pretty. Mary Fish is an amazing talent and I just love working with her and learning from her.  I just want to welcome all you Stampin' Pretty fans and thank you for stopping over. I truly appreciate it.

The project being featured is a sympathy card. I find that these are always the toughest and this one was for a co-worker who suddenly lost her husband.  It will be coming from my entire department along with a donation to a soup kitchen that the husband volunteered at.

• A2 card base in So Saffron, corners rounded
• Chocolate Chip layer with Shades of Spring DSP layer, corners rounded
• Using the Scallop Trim punch on a strip of Chocolate Chip
• Stamp sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes in Chocolate Chip on Whisper White and cut out with Curly Label punch
• Adhere the sentiment behind the strip of Chocolate Chip
• Add Certainly Celery 5/8" satin ribbon over the strip of Chocolate Chip
• The paper flower made with from Certainly Celery DSP and the Scallop Circle punch is attached with Fire Circle rhinestone brad

Using leftover DSP to accent the Very Vanilla envelope finish off this card set. I think the colors really did invoke the sentiment of our department. I will continue to pray her strength during this difficult time and trust this card let's her know how much we are thinking of her. 

DID YOU LOVE THAT SATIN RIBBON? Well, I have two ribbon shares currently going on that you can join. Learn more about this affordable way to get your hands on SU! ribbon by CLICKING HERE or just send me an email if you are interested. 

CLICK HERE TO ORDER THESE STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES:

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Labels: Sympathy, Teeny Tiny Wishes