Thursday, April 19, 2018

A Good Day...For Gift Giving!



Hey Y'all!
One of the MANY reasons I love Stampin' Up! is the way you can package gifts and make them look so beautiful.  I recently had to give a baby gift, and I like to give practical gifts, so this is just a package of diapers and wipes....so ordinary...but I think you will agree the way it was wrapped made it extra-special!
I used the stamp set "A Good Day," and there are some sweet images and sentiments in this set.  It coordinated with 2 new circle punches--the 1-1/8" Scallop and the 1-3/8" Scallop.  And best of all, they are carrying over into the new 2018-19 Annual Catalog!
I used the deer image and my Stampin' Blends (which will be available to order again June 1) to make this tag.
Here is a close-up from another angle....
.....and another.

Those Scallop Circle punches layer so nicely!  And I dressed it up with the Decorative Ribbon Border punch, and used the Classic Label punch to punch out my sentiment, which came from the Colorful Seasons set.  I also used an image from this set to stamp the background.  The Scalloped Tag Topper punch is a well-loved staple in my craft room, that's how you get the decorative edge at the top.  The Natural Trim ribbon finished it off.
I dressed up just a regular kraft gift bag by stamping the deer image all over.  Then I used some ribbon from my stash and added a medallion to make this bow.

Voila!  Coordinating gift bag, tag, and bow!  Thanks for stopping by and checking out my project!  I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator if you don't have one already.  If you are interested in ordering any of the products used, click on the image below to go to my Online Store.  Please use the current host code, CQ6U92WA if you are ordering less than $150.  If you order $150 or more, claim the Stampin' Rewards for yourself.  If you absolutely love the Stampin' Up! products, and you have a long wish list, why not become a demonstrator and get the products at a discount!  Click "Join My Team" at the top of the blog, or contact me for more information.  Hope you have a wonderful day!  Happy Stamping!
Love, Nina



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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