Peaceful Petals

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Yesterday I held my Occasions Catalog Bash here in my Clarkesville studio – those that came out and braved the cold, foggy weather had a good time stamping together and checking out all the new goodies that are available in the New Occasions Catalog.

Today’s card is from the event. Everyone got to stamp a card and try out the new products. I’ve got to tell you that the NEW Scallop Tag Topper Punch was a big a hit with everyone! You’re going to love it when you use it and it’s so great because you can make your tags any length you’d like too – whoo hoo!

Here are some pictures from yesterdays event – everyone seemed to enjoy water coloring their images.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Peaceful Petals (133104/133107)

Inks: Jet Black StazOn (101406), Pumpkin Pie (126945), Crushed Curry (131173), Daffodil Delight (126944), Pear Pizzaz (131180), and Old Olive (126953)

Paper: Regals Designer Series Paper Stack (130139), Shimmer White (101910), Pumpkin Pie (105117), and Crushed Curry (131199)

Accessories: Scalloped Tag Topper Punch (133324), Whisper White 5/8″ Organza Ribbon (114319), Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine (125573)

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Shop the 2014 Occasions Catalog

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Yippie it’s here and you’re going to love it!

Why not check out all the wonderful new products – New Designer Series Papers, New Washi Tape, Framelits and Stamps – Whoo hoo! and all in time for your spring crafting.

Occasions Catalog pdf

Stampin’ Supplies List

Holiday Catalog Carry Over List

Want to get your own copy of this fun new catalog? If you’re local, why not pick yours up at my Occasions Catalog Bash?

I’m hosting an Occasions Catalog Bash this Sunday, January 5th – you can drop in anytime between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

See the new goodies and get to stamp!

Click HERE to see my Calendar of Events with details.

If you don’t live local and want a Occasions Catalog I’ll be happy to mail one to you. Just email me at [email protected] or call me at 706 754-7124 with your name, address, phone number, and email address. I’ll be happy to mail one to you.

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Hostess code 4V3FQSB9

Clearance Rack Blitz (while supplies last)

Weekly Deals (Special ends January 6, 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Festive Flurry Ornament Kit (while supplies last)

Serene Silhouettes

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Ok – I’m back and feeling like myself a bit more after a day of vegging on the sofa and long naps I think my brain is working again – LOL. The good thing is I don’t think my daughter had any more energy than I did yesterday – of course, she still had an 8 hour shift to do at work that started 30 minutes after we got home yesterday morning! Ahhh…. youth. I know Larry started the movie marathon last night with both of us, but neither Kaitlin and I can remember what happened in the first two – I guess we fell asleep for a bit – Ooops.

First, I wanted to remind you that today is the last day to order items from the Holiday Catalog. You have until 11:50 p.m. (MT). Don’t miss out on the items you’ve been wanting.

Anyhow, one of the things I love about living in the north Georgia mountains is the wildlife. The first spring we were in our new home the goldfinches covered out feeder by the droves, something I’d never seen before. So I really enjoy watching the birds now.

So how about the card I promised you yesterday? The card I wanted to share with you I made with the Serene Silhouettes stamp set from the 2013 Catalog (on page 64), and it’s a set of just that, silhouettes which make them great images for all kinds of techniques.

I did a watercolor wash using my Aqua Painter and Island Indigo, Pool Party and Coastal Cabana Classic Inks and then stamped my image on top in Early Espresso after spritzing it for a soft watercolor feeling. I don’t know if you can see it well in my picture, but I used my Simply Scored Borders Plate and Stylus to create the detail of dashed line on the card front to add a little interest on the left side of the image.

It reminds me of the view from my window right now – here in Clarkesville once again it is raining and the sky is gray. Oh well, that’s winter in Georgia. Sometimes I really miss the snow I remember from the winters in Wisconsin growing up. But then again – I don’t have to shovel the rain.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Serene Silhouettes (132073/127324)

Inks: Early Espresso (126974), Island Indigo (126986), Pool Party (126982) and Coastal Cabana (131175)

Paper: Soho Subway Designer Series Paper (130140), Watercolor Paper (122959), Island Indigo, Pool Party, Summer Starfruit,

Accessories: Aqua Painter (103954), Stampin’ Spritzer (126185), Simply Scored Borders Plate (126192)

Want to Come to my Occasions Catalog Bash?

You’re going to love all the new goodies in this new Occasions Catalog – I can’t wait to share them with you during my Free event on January 5th! So why not stop in and get your catalog?

If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, that’s ok there is still time – take a few minutes and let me know so that I’ve got enough supplies for everyone to stamp. And of course feel free to include a friend or two in the fun! Click HERE for my Calendar of Events and all the details for my Occasions Catalog Bash.

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Hostess code 4V3FQSB9

Clearance Rack Blitz (while supplies last)

Weekly Deals (Special ends January 6, 2014 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)

Festive Flurry Ornament Kit (while supplies last)

Happy New Years!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

I just wanted to quickly say Happy New Years to everyone!

I was planning on sharing a project with you today – but after getting home after 5:30 a.m. this morning I’m just not up to a long post. But I did want to share what I did last night.

I know you’re thinking 5:30 a.m.!? She’s a party animal – right? Well here is a photo of what I did last night – LOL.

Yes, that’s me decked out in my stylish volunteer outfit for the Phillips Arena. Kaitlin and I headed into Atlanta at 2 p.m. yesterday afternoon to volunteer in her drum corps food booth at Phillips Arena on New Years Eve to serve pizza and beer. I had no clue that these food carts and booths were run by volunteers in venues like these. And boy what an experience it was.

As I headed off to bed at 5:30 a.m. this morning with my sore feet and smelling a bit of beer. I realized Kaitlin and I had a lot of fun together in our first New Years Eve out with some very interesting people and listening to Wide Spread Panic as their music flowed through the hall ways. (Who are they, any how? Maybe I’ll do some google-ing later.)

I’m not really sure where the evening went, but we were together laughing about the craziness when the clock struck midnight and the crowd celebrated.

It will be a lot of fun remembering years from now, just how exhausting the night was. I believe I get a “worlds greatest mom” moment for this one! (I believe I’ve got some leverage for awhile in the guilt trip department too.)

So what did you do to celebrate the arrival of 2014? Leave me a comment and let me know. I’d love to hear about your New Years Eve.

I’m going to go veg on the sofa and hopefully catch a nap – but I’ll be back tomorrow with a new project. Hopefully my brain and fingers will be cooperating with me by then – LOL.