WWC63 - Kath's Color Challenge

Hey stampers, I'm finally back.   Although I've been home for a month now I've been slower than usual getting back into the swing of things on the home front. What that means for me is that I've had very little stamping time with my stamping friends while I take care of business.  

Well, I'm about to change that........drum roll please because I'm challenging myself to get out of my funk, throw off my gloom, grab some ink and stamps and jump back into the stamping world with both feet. How about you, are you with me?  

If you asked me what brought about this change in purpose or enthusiasm, I would have to say it was seeing Kath's Colour Challenge WWC63 on the Watercooler Wednesday Challenge site this week.  Looking at this fabulous colour combo was just the push I needed to get going (along with some gentle prodding by Heidi Weaver). This colour combo makes me feel both calm and happy and that means I'm in a good space.  

How about you, how are you affected by colour?  I'd love to hear what combinations warm your heart or whatever emotion they bring to you.  

Here's the challenge:

Here's My Card:  

I actually loved making this card so much that I decided to make a set of them and a holder so I could give it away as a gift.  Here's the rest of the ensemble:

This is a folder I made to hold the 5 gift cards and envelopes made with 3 x 5 note cards.  The base is Blushing Bride followed by layers of Watermelon and Pear Pizzazz card stock.  

The So Saffron layer was embossed with the Lovely Lacey EF and I used another piece of So Saffron to frame the Whisper White layer which was adhered with dimensionals.  The ribbon is Pear Pizzazz.  

This is the inside of the card holder.  It holds five envelopes and 5 note cards with ease.

Although the stamped layer is exactly the same for each of the five note cards, I chose to mount the stamped layer on coloured card stock before adhering to the note card.  There are 2 each of Pear Pizzazz, Watermelon Wonder and So Saffron.  

The colouring was done with a blender pen and markers.  The blossom image was stamped in Momento Black Ink.  The small yellow flowers were stamped in So Saffron and some leaves were drawn onto them in Pear Pizzazz.  The dots image was also stamped in Pear Pizzazz.  Watermelon Wonder Sequins were glued to each of the small flowers. 

In this picture you can see the five cards and one of the matching envelopes. 

Supplies:
Card Stock:  Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron and Blushing Bride
Ink:  So Saffron, Watermelon Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride and Momento Tuxedo Black
Markers:  So Saffron, Watermelon Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride 
Stamp Set:  Birthday Blooms 
Accessories:  Big Shot, Trimmer, Lovely and Lacey Embossing Folder, Sequins
Dimensionals, Pear Pizzazz Ribbon, Blender Pen, Tom Bow Glue , Note Cards and Envelopes

Birthday Blooms is only available in the Occasions Spring catalogue until May 31st, 2016.  

Thanks for coming to look at my cards and I hope you'll leave a comment to let me know how you like this gift set.  

Happy Stamping
Penny Tokens Stampin Spot

Addendum:  

Just a note to say that I was thrilled to hear that I "Rocked the Watercooler" and was the winner of this week's colour challenge.  Thanks to everyone who nominated me and a special congrats to Julie Gearinger and Heather Hopson who were honourable mentions with their stunning cards. 

Last Chance for Sale-A-Bration 2016

What is the saying "All Good Things Must Come To An End"?  Well that is certainly what will be happening in just 7 1/2 hours Pacific Time when Sale-A-Bration 2016 ends.   

If you still want to get any of the lovely stamps or products that are being offered free from the SAB 2016 catalogue this is definitely your last chance. Just order $60.00 in product from either the Annual Catalogue or the Occasions Spring Catalogue and you can get one FREE Sale-a-bration product.  

Happy Stamping!
Penny Tokens Stamping Spot 

New Items Feb 16 to Mar 31 ~ Sale-a-Bration

It's A New Way to Sale-a-brate!

It's the day after a long weekend and what better way to get off to a brand new start than to check out what's new with Stampin' Up!s 2016 Sale-a-bration!  While I'm super sorry to see the items from pages 16-19 retired so early from this year's Sale-a-bration, however I  can tell you I'm pretty sure you're going to love these new additions just as much.  

 

Metallic Glitter Tape Order #141020

 

With this FREE Sale-a-bration offer you get 3 rolls of metallic glitter tape in gold, silver and white 5 yards in each roll.  Here's some tips on how to use it.

Party Pants Stamp Set Comes in Wood or Clear Mount Styles:

Who doesn't like birthday stamps?  After all we all need them and you know you can never have enough balloon stamps or sayings.  With this FREE Sale-a-bration offer you have a choice of either a 12 piece rubber stamp set in Wood Mount (141324) or a Clear Mount set(141327).  This set is available in French and coordinates with the Balloon Bouquet punch seen on page 13 of the Occasions Catalogue

 

Pedal Pusher Stamp Set Order #141312 

You'll have loads of fun with this 11 piece two-step photopolymer stamp set. Here's a video with some great ideas for using it. 

Happy Stamping!
Penny Tokens Stampin' Spot 

Catalogue Case Inspiration

It's the first Sunday in January 2016 and I'm welcoming the New Year in with a major cold.  

Believe me it's not the ideal way to feel when you really want to be "getting at it" and starting on new projects.  In fact, I started the day feeling pretty crummy after a very sleepless night.  

My day began slowly with me taking it easy, savouring my morning cuppa and blog surfing for a while to check out what everyone's doing with the new products from the Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogues.   

While I was doing that I stumbled across a post that truly inspired me, got my creative juices flowing again and sent me on a "journey of inspiration".  In fact, after a half an hour or so of "oohing", "awing" and writing comments, I'd forgotten how really awful I felt at the start of the day.

Now, I'm feeling excited!  Truly excited, and inspired!  The excitement began with a snapshot from the last page of the Occasion's catalogue and led me to a blog hop and a challenge site that are new to me.  I want to share these with you so you can catch my excitement too!  Okay drum roll please................

I'm going to start with the blog hop:  It's called Caseing the Catty Sunday Night Blog Hop and features a group of amazingly talented stampers from Australia and New Zealand called the Creative Crew.  These gals are truly awesome and love to share their talents and tips!

So here's the information you need.  Every Sunday night at 7pm (AEST), the CTC Crew will share their great ideas and inspiration from the latest Stampin' Up! ® Catalogues by either directly CASEing (Copy and Share Everything) or using a sketch/layout, colour combo or embellishment as a springboard for their own creations.  Their first hop of the year CTC61 started today and features projects from the Handmade from the Heart - Occasions Spring and SAB catalogues and can be found here. 

Stampin' Up!s 2016 Handmade from the Heart Occasions Catalogue PDF Copy 

 

Stampin' Up!s Sale-A-Bration 2016 PDF Copy

This group also holds a monthly challenge that you can join in and the winners are announced monthly.  I'll be adding this button to my sidebar, to make it easier for you to find.  Why?  Because I know I'll be checking them out and I know you're going to be thoroughly impressed with this group too!  

CASEing the Catty Sunday Blog Hop

My second discovery today is a challenge site called The Colour Tree Challenge (TCTC) which is hosted by Bronwyn Eastley and her downline De Arn Foley. 

I've long been a fan of Bronwyn, and her sample for the CASEing the Catty Sunday blog hop led me back to her blog where I discovered she is launching this weekly challenge.  Knowing her talents, The Colour Tree Challenge promises to be a wonderful place to hang out too!  

Okay here are the details you need to know:  Every Sunday night at 7pm (AEDT), they'll be hosting a weekly colour challenge where you can ... Ink Up and Link Up for a chance to be one of the TCTC Top 3 Picks! And as if that's not enough, once a month the design team will pick a winner from the weekly Top 3 Picks, who will join them as a Guest Designer in an upcoming challenge.  Whoo Hoo!!! Game on!

I'll be adding this button to my sidebar for easy access too!

TCT Challenges

Here is the Colour Tree's first colour challenge of the year.  I know I'm going to be joining in......how about you?

TCTC #1 Challenge

Okay folks that's it for now as I'm off to look at my stamp sets and decide what I want to create for this challenge which closes on January 16th (AEDT).  

In the meantime if you visit these blogs I hope you'll come back and let me know what you think, what excited you, and what you're going to create! 

HAPPY STAMPING 2016
Penny Tokens Stampin Spot!

OCCASIONS AND SALE-A-BRATION START TODAY!!!

Wow, the most wonderful sales events of the season for Stampin' Up! start today. The Occasions - Made from the Heart Catalogue and the Sale-a-bration Catalogues are now available for you to view and order from.  

Although I've permanently updated my side bar with the PDF links for these catalogues.  I thought I would make it easy and add them here.  I know you're going to love all the new products.  My wish list is long and I know yours will be too!  

Occasions 2016 - Made from the Heart

Sales Period from January 5th through May 31st, 2016:

English Version PDF

French Version

 Sale-A-Bration - Earn Free Products!

January 5th through March 31st, 2016

English Version

French Version

Happy Stamping Everyone!

Penny Tokens Stampin' Spot 

4 FREE Sale-A-Bration 2016 Products - Instantly

Great News Stampers! 

Stampin' Up! is offering a 3-month prepaid subscription during Sale-A-Bration (January 5-March 31, 2016)! If you're new to stamping, looking for some quick and easy card making ideas and kits, or wanting to give an awesome gift to someone you love, then a prepaid 3-Month Paper Pumpkin subscription might be just the ticket for you! 

Place your order for a 3-Month Prepaid Subscription using order #137859 on my on-line store for just $69 Canadian.  This 3-month paid subscription will instantly qualify you for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item! 

Want to qualify for even more FREE stuff?  How about taking it to the next level by purchasing a 12-month prepaid subscription during the Sale-A-Bration time period (ends March 31) for just $275.40 CAD (use order #137861 ). 

Your purchase of a 12-month prepaid subscription, earns you an instant savings of $24 off the normal subscription price. And even better, you'll automatically be eligible for Stampin’ Rewards, and qualify for 4 FREE Sale-A-Bration items! It doesn't get any better than that. 

Shop!

Here's the Sale-A-Bration Deal: 
For every $60 you spend (before tax and shipping), you get a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. That means it's the perfect time to purchase those products you've had your eye on while earning more products for free.

The Fine Print:  

• Pages 4-15 of the Sale-A-Bration brochure show products available throughout the entire Sale-A-Bration sales period (January 5-March 31 2016); 
• Pages 16-19 show limited-time products available only until February 15.*  
• Watch for another batch of limited-time products coming February 16!* Based on inventory, availability may be temporarily extended.

Host!
Need another excuse to get together with friends? Just host a qualifying party with at least $330 in sales during Sale-A-Bration and you'll earn $35 more in Stampin' Rewards! You can even apply your Stampin' Rewards toward a Starter Kit and become a demonstrator yourself!  Ask me about virtual catalogue parties or "You Host Your Home" get-to-gethers.