Thursday, May 20, 2021

Scrapbooking Global Blog Hop-DIY Creative Background



Hey Y'all!
Today I have stepped out of my comfort zone and joined other demonstrators from all over the globe sharing scrapbooking ideas! This is my first hop with this amazing group of crafters, and I am so excited to be a part of it. 

The theme this month is DIY Creative Backgrounds, chosen by Design Team Member Delys Cram. Now just to let you know, I have stepped out of my comfort zone, I am more of a card maker than a scrapbooker. But someone once told me that a scrapbook page is just a large card, and a card is just a small scrapbook page.


I started with a 12 x 12 sheet of Basic White and stamped images from the Very Versailles stamp set. For the script, I stamped several generations of Early Espresso all over the page. For the vine image, I used one of the new In Colors, Evening Evergreen, again stamping 2-3 generations. The mosaic image is stamped in another new In Color, Soft Succulent. I then brought out my Artistically Inked Bundle and coordinating DSP.  I stamped one of the smaller flower images in, yes, another new In-Color, Polished Pink, (can you tell I am in love with the new In-Colors?) I also used this to stamp the medallion image.


I die cut this floral piece in Basic White, then used Blending Brushes to add color.


I used a brick stencil and Embossing Paste to create the subtle brick element in the upper left and lower right corners.  The Expressions In Ink DSP was a perfect mat for one of my favorite photos of my husband and myself.  
This was such a fun project! Now it's time to hop over to Mai Chapelain and see what she has created.





                                                     








If you would like to order any of the products used, click on the Products Images to go to my online store. Be sure to use the Current Host Code to earn free product from me! Host your own party and earn extra rewards now through June 14!





Love Stampin' Up! products? Join my team, become a demonstrator and get them  at a discount! Now through May 31st, get an extra $30 in product FREE when you join, contact me for details!





Plus, every order in May qualifies for this Annual Catalog tutorial...it includes over 50 card tutorials!.
Thanks for stopping by today, go make something beautiful!
Love,
Nina


 







Sunday, May 16, 2021

Let's Get Hopping Round 42-Returning Favorite



Hey Y'all!
It's that time of year that we are still drooling over the new Annual Catalog...and breathing a sigh of relief for our favorites that carried over. That's what the Let's Get Hopping crew is sharing with you today-our favorite returning product.
 

The Tasteful Touches stamp, Tasteful Labels Dies, and In Good Taste Designer Series Paper were all part of the In Good Taste Suite in the last Annual Catalog.



I love the natural, realistic look of the DSP, so many designs to choose from.  And the Tasteful Label Dies are so versatile and can be used with many other stamp sets.  
Now hop over to my new friend and fellow demonstrator from New Zealand, the lovely Megan Teare and let's see what her returning favorite is.





2021-22 Annual Catalog In Color Clubs, Paper and Ribbon Shares
Click here to see the details of my In Color Club, Paper, and Ribbon Share opportunities.

If you would like to order any of the products used, click on the Products Images to go to my online store. Be sure to use the Current Host Code to earn free product from me! Host your own party and earn extra rewards now through June 14!





Love Stampin' Up! products? Join my team, become a demonstrator and get them  at a discount! Now through May 31st, get an extra $30 in product FREE when you join, contact me for details!





Plus, every order in May qualifies for this Annual Catalog tutorial...it includes over 50 card tutorials!.
Thanks for stopping by today, go make something beautiful!
Love,
Nina