Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Truly Tailored Bundle



Hey Y'all!
I love this card I am sharing with you today.  I made it with the Truly Tailored Bundle in the 2018 Occasions Catalog (that is retiring in a little over a month by the way).  There is good news and bad news about this set...the good news is the Tailored Tag Punch is carrying over into the new Annual Catalog coming in June.  The bad news is the Truly Tailored stamp set is retiring.  But the even better news is you can buy the bundle (both the stamp set and coordinating punch) and save 10%!
This is a great masculine set.  It seems like that is one of a card maker's biggest struggles-making masculine cards.  This suite has alot of fun items, not only great sentiments in the stamp set, but coordinating paper and embellishments that will make it so easy to create cards for the men in your life!
How do you like the button?  This suite comes with buttons, but I made my own!  Watch the video to see some tips and tricks with the punch (I used it to make the red bow tie), and to see how I made that sweet little button, which make this card much easier and less expensive to mail than adding a real button!
Here is the inside of the card.  I used the Stamparatus, Stampin' Up's brand new stamp positioning tool, (available in the new Annual Catalog June 1) to make sure my sentiment was straight.  I also made multiples of this card, and it was a lifesaver!
Watch the video to see how I made the card.



The punch and Stamparatus made this card come together so easy!  If you are interested in ordering any of the products, click on the pictures below to take you to my online store.  I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator!  Also, make sure to subscribe to my blog and YouTube channel so you don't miss any inspiration!  
Thanks for stopping by!
Love,
Nina





Product List
Truly Tailored Clear-Mount Bundle
$34.00
Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack
$10.00
Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$8.00
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$8.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$9.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50
Night Of Navy 1/2" Gingham Ribbon
$7.50
Paper-Piercing Tool
$4.00
Stampin' Pierce Mat
$5.00
Liquid Multipurpose Glue
$4.00
Stamparatus
$49.00

Saturday, April 7, 2018

Swaps With a Southern Flair

Hey Y'all!
I am so excited about Stampin' Up's On Stage in Atlanta!  I wanted to show you my swap card I made, using, what else? Southern Serenade. How could I not use this?  I mean, I blog under "Nina's Southern Accents"...it's like they made this set just for me!
I used my favorite colors, too!  Pool Party, Crumb Cake, and Night of Navy.  That lacy stamp makes a beautiful background, don't you think? I did stamp off once to give it a lighter shade.  I stamped the image with Crumb Cake, then I did some quick coloring with a sponge dauber for the flowers-it gives it a water-colored look.  I colored the leaves with my Lemon-Lime Twist marker, then sponged the edges with Crumb Cake ink. Then I embellished with the Whisper White Organza Ribbon and Gold Metallic Thread.  I think this is the first time I have ever used the metallic thread on a card, and I LIKE IT!  Look for more of that!

I stamped the sentiment, which I love, love, LOVE, in Night of Navy.  The sentiments in this set have such a lovely font--there is a "Thank You" and "Happy Birthday" in addition to the one I used, so this is such a versatile set.  Kind of like us Southern Women, we rise to the occasion!

Thank you for stopping by, and if you are interested in ordering any of the products used to make this card, please click on the links below and it will take you to my online store.  If you order less than $150, please use Host Code JVRXXVKW If your order is $150 or greater, skip the host code and claim the hostess benefits for yourself.  
Remember to subscribe to my blog so you don't miss any inspiration.  Atlanta, here I come, me and my accent!
Love,
Nina



Product List
Southern Serenade Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$21.00
Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies
$27.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$9.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$8.00
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50
2017-2019 In Color Stampin' Write Markers
$15.00
Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Organza Ribbon
$6.00
Gold Metallic Thread
$3.00
Sponge Daubers
$5.00
Stamping Sponges
$3.50
Liquid Multipurpose Glue
$4.00
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00
Big Shot
$110.00

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Very Vanilla-Showing Some Love


Hey Y'all!
Today I am enjoying hopping with some fabulous ladies from all across the globe as the Let's Get Hopping crew takes up the challenge to give "Very Vanilla" some love.

When I was thinking about what to make for my project, my mind went to the very first Stampin' Up! stamp set I ever purchased called Floral Phrases.  The combination of the stamps and thinlits, with gold foil paper and the gold accented ribbon make such an elegant card that can be used for a wedding or even an anniversary.  And the best part?  The matching thinlits do all the work to make a stunning presentation!  I just layered over a piece of gold foil, gold embossed the sentiment, and added the bow.
I did add some bling to my card, though.  You know us Southern Girls have to have our bling! Anyway, Stampin' Up! has Clear and Gold Faceted Gems.  Well, I only had the clear, so I coated it in the Multipurpose Liquid Glue and then coated it with the Gold Stampin' Glitter!  I love finding ways to use what you have! (My husband loves when I do that as well, since it saves money and keeps me from dragging something else into the house, lol!)

Thanks for hopping along with us today, the "Next Blog" link will take you back to the beginning to the lovely Sherry Espinoza.  If you started in the middle somewhere, make sure you click through to see all of the projects.

If you are interested in purchasing any of the products used in my project, and live in the US, you can go to my online store by clicking on any of the items below.  I would love to earn your business!  If you order less than $150, please use Host Code  JVRXXVKW.  If your order is $150 or over, skip the host code and claim the Stampin' Rewards for yourself!  And remember to subscribe to my blog so you don't miss any inspiration!
Have a fabulous day!
Love,
Nina

Product List
Floral Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$18.00
Detailed Floral Thinlits Dies
$29.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$9.00
Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon
$7.00
Clear Faceted Gems
$5.00
Gold Stampin' Glitter
$4.00
Versamark Pad
$8.50
Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder
$5.00
Liquid Multipurpose Glue
$4.00
Paper Snips Scissors
$10.00
Big Shot
$110.00
Heat Tool
$30.00