Fall-i-Days Thanksgiving Blog Hop

It is time again for Stamping Llamas Thanksgiving Hop and I get to start the hop off this time.  I have been thinking about all of the things in my life that I am grateful for, one of them being my faithful blog followers.  I haven't been a very good blogger this year, I must admit that one of the reasons is, my family got an iPad for me for my birthday in December.  I spend way too much time on it and haven't been happy using it for my blog or emails.  But for "fun" stuff it is great, especially for Face Time, which I use every Sunday to see my granddaughter, Addison Grace, and if you want to see more pictures of her, go to the end of this post.

Both of my cards for this hop, I used my favorite technique, Baby Wipe Ink Pad.  I thought that it was perfect for fall colors. 

Autumn Birthday

My brother-in-law's birthday is this month, and I don't know about you, but I am always challenged to make a man card.  I used the Autumn Days stamp set, which I finally purchased one month before it retired, I know, just my luck.  The main reason I purchased it was the cool wreaths made with the plant spikes, I had seen on the web.  Hope he likes this one.

 Stamp Sets:  Autumn Days(Retired), Border Banter, Itty Bitty Banners

Paper:  More Mustard, Watercolor Paper, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP

Ink:  Cajun Craze, Ink Refills: Always artichoke, Bravo Burgundy, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, More Mustard and Riding Hood Red

Accessories:  7/8" Cotton Ribbon, Big Shot, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Bitty Banners Framelits, Baby Wipe

Gratitude

I loved this stamp set from the minute I saw it.  The medallion can be inked up so many different ways.  I will be sending this one to my mother since I will be visiting Addison instead of going home for Thanksgiving, kind of feel for her, since the great grands have shown up, my generation want to be with them for holidays, and Mom is feeling left out, change is hard, but they aren't able to travel anymore, so I am going for a visit this weekend.

Stamps:  Day of Gratitude

Paper:  More Mustard, Watercolor Paper, Regal Color Collection DSP Stack

Ink:  Cajun Craze, Stazon, Ink Refills: Always artichoke, Bravo Burgundy, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, More Mustard and Riding Hood Red 

Accessories:  More Mustard Retired Ribbon

So, if you like, keep scrolling and you can see more pics of Addison Grace, or you can continue to Jackie's blog or start back at the beginning:

Addison & Koda

Addison had her first "professional" photography session during Hurricane Issac, you can see that it kept her awake, LOL.  Thanks for indulging a first time grandma.  I am grateful!

Fall-i-days Llama Blog Hop

 

Welcome Fall!  It is the start of a new Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog, and, of course, another llama hop. Starting August 9th, the Stampin' Llamas will be hopping again.  This time we will be showcasing the many wonderful products from the 2012 Holiday Catalog.

I don't know about your area of the country, but in Southern Illinois, with little rain the last two months, and our grass is dead and the leaves are starting to drop, so it looks like Fall already.  But on my butterfly bushes, the butterflies are still thick, so on the web I have seen many different butterfly pictures.  I finally decided to make myself one with our new Elegant Butterfly Punch:

Elegant Butterflies

At our last technique class, we used the Embossed Kisses Technique using the new Holiday Frame Embossing Folder found on page 7 of the Holiday Catalog.  My first Christmas Card in shades of Pink...I think I like it.

Holiday Frame Embossed Kisses

Stamp Set:  Daydream Medallions, More Merry Messages, Take it to Heart(Retired)

Paper:  Pretty in Pink and Very Vanilla Card Stock, Fan Fair DSP

Ink:  Pretty in Pink, Raspberry Ripple

Accessories:  Big Shot, Holiday Frame Embossing Folder, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack

My very favorite stamp set in the new Holiday Catalog is the Affection Collection.  It can be used for so much more than Valentines Day.  Here I used it for a Thank You card for my daughter and her husband for hosting me for a week.  

Lacy Affection Thank You

 For the background I used the new Core'dinations Card Stock with the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder.  The new card stock has monochromatic color layer that can be revealed by sanding with our new Stampin' Sanding Block.  You can see all of the colors on page 6 of the new Holiday Catalog.  Don't you just love the Tulle belly band?  It is also in the Holiday Mini on page 4.  It is so soft and easy to work with.

Stamp Set:  Affection Collection, Curly Cute

Paper:  Naturals White, Whisper white, Core'dinations Card Stock Cherry Cobbler

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler

Accessories:  Big Shot, Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, Modern Label Punch, Window Frames Collection Framelits, Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Stampin' Sanding Block, 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by now on to the next stop, Linda, you'll love her creative Christmas cards.  A special thank you to Stephanie who designed our banner and buttons, they are so special.

Heather  http://stampwithheather.blogspot.com/
Debbie    http://www.cleverandcute.blogspot.com
Linda     http://nutty4stampin.blogspot.com/2012/08/fall-i-days-lllama-blog-h...

Buffy     http://buffycooper.wordpress.com
Marsha      www.coffeepotstampingcafe.com
Jackie    http://jackotterstamp.blogspot.com
Kathe D      http://kathesadventure.blogspot.com
Joanne?      http://mucha-doaboutstamping.blogspot.com
Stephanie O      http://pleasepassthesnail.blogspot.com/2012/08/fall-i-days-blog-hop...

Technique and Coloring Classes

Natural Composition Bleach Technique

 I have been seeing exciting things to do with Stampin' Up! Natural Composition DSP and we will be using this in our class next week to learn the Bleach Technique.  We will also learn a new way to make the ribbon knot shown above.

Stamps: None
Paper:  Natural Composition DSP, Naturals Ivory
Ink: None
Accessories:  Bleach, Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Aqua Painter

Everything Eleanor Bleach Technique

 I first saw this card on Angie Leach's blog and thought what a great use of this stamp set.  I have wanted Everything Eleanor since I saw it on a blog from somewhere in Europe and thought, how can I buy that set and I was real excited to find it in our new catalog.

Stamps:  Everything Eleanor, Blessings from Heaven
Paper:  Summer Starfruit, Lucky Limeade Card Stock
Ink:  New Basic Black Stampin' Pad
Accessories:  Bleach, Aqua Painter, Scallop Oval Punch

Life Shared Marker Coloring

 In July I will be having a coloring class featuring Stampin' Write Markers.  I really love this Storytime DSP, it reminds me of Dick and Jane books from when I was young(now I have really aged myself).

Stamps:  Life Shared
Paper:  Naturals Ivory, Storytime DSP, Watercolor Paper
Ink:  Stazon, Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories:  Blender Pen

Natural Composition Ink Pad Coloring

Here is another way to use the Natural Composition DSP, color it with a blender pen and your ink pads.

Stamps:  Itty Bitty Banners
Paper:  Summer Starfruit, Natural Composition DSP, Naturals Ivory
Ink:  Gumball Green, Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit, Rich Razzleberry, Regal Rose
Accessories:  Blender Pen, Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelits

Thanks for stopping by!

Stampin' Llamas Summer Blog Hop

 Welcome June!  What a wonderful month.  Summer begins, the start of a new Stampin' Up! catalog year, and, of course, another llama hop. Starting June 14, the Stampin' Llamas will be hopping again.  This time we will be showcasing the many wonderful products from the 2012-2013 Catalog.  Check back then to get hopping with us.

The first stamp set that I purchased from the new catalog was Papaya Collage.  Collage is one of my favorite things to do.  The first two cards use this unique new set.

Papaya Anniversary

 This card was inspired by a fellow demonstrator, PENNY HANUSZAK and you can see here card here.
Stamp Set:  Memorable Moments, Papaya Collage
Paper:  Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Basic Grey
Ink:  Stazon
Accessories:  Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Big Shot, Square Lattice Folder, Permanent Black pen, Framed Tulip Folder

Papaya Collage ATC Card

This card was inspired by Jackie Topa and her ATC card.  I just love the collage effect on this one.
Stamp Set:  Papaya Collage, Loving Thoughts
Paper:  Comfort Cafe DSP, Naturals Ivory, Very Vanilla, Midnight Muse
Ink:  Midnight Muse, Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede Marker

Travel Clipboard

Last week we had a clipboard class using DSP and making our attachments from stamp sets.  The above clipboard was so easy to make because all of the paper and attachments except the word "Travel" came from the new DSP set "Fan Fair".  It is soooo cool, there are two pages of empheria that you can add to cards, collage or scrapbook pages.  I stamped the "Travel" using the new Morning Post Alphabet Stamp Set and punching it out with the Postage Stamp Punch.  I just am so excited about the Fan Fair Suite which starts on page 106 of the new catalog.  This was a really fun class and I will be posting soon some more collage projects that I am dreaming up.  Below are some more of the Clipboards that I made using retired DSP and new stamp sets.

It is time to continue on your journey through our hop and check out Steph's great projects:

The Colors of Spring - A Stampin' Llamas Blog Hop

The Stampin’ Llamas are hoppin’ into spring! This blog hop showcases gorgeous spring images from the Stampin’ Up!® 2012 Occasions Mini and the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog. Most of the projects will also feature the In Colors that will retire at the end of May: Pear Pizzazz, Poppy Parade, Concord Crush, Blushing Bride and Peach Parfait. Once you see what these talented women have created, you'll be wanting these colors for yourself! Best to order them now before they become "While Supplies Last" so you don't miss out!

Polished Stone Simply Soft

Thanks for joining us for another blog hop.  I have been preparing for my next Technique Class and the card above is using the Polished Stone Technique.  The card base is the retiring In Color - Blushing Bride.  I am really going to miss this color, I especially love using it for baby cards.  I stamped the Simply Soft(Hostess Stamp set retiring May 31st) branch with black Stazon and the Dream is from the Loving Thoughts set out of the Occasions Mini Catalog which ends April 30th.

Designer Frames Double Texture Embossing

This is the other card for our next technique class and I have to thank Angie Leach for her great tutorial on how to do this technique.  My ladies will be learning two techniques for this card since I used the Rock n Roll technique on the butterfly also.  See that cute baker's twine on the butterfly body?  That is the new color Calpyso Coral that came out in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  The sentiment is from a new stamp set to me, Delightful Dozen out of the Idea Book and Catalog, it fit just perfect in the Oval Designer Frame.  Once again, I chose to use Blushing Bride for this card.  I guess I was in a pink mood the day I designed these two cards.

Spotlighting Up in the Air

The next two cards are from last week's technique class.  This card was inspired by Mary Brown.  What a great example of the spotlighting technique.  The card base is Pear Pizzazz that is retiring 5/31.  This stamp set, Up in the Air, is a Hostess set from the Occasions Mini that will retire 4/30.

Versa Shadow Mixed Bunch

This card was inspired by Erin Gonzales and her Versa Shadow Technique.  I used the Concord Crush that retires 5/31 as a contrast to the crumb cake card.  Isn't this a great technique?  I used the Mixed Bunch stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog and the sentiment is also from the Delightful Dozen, why didn't I buy this stamp set earlier?  I love it.  Thanks for stopping by, next up is Buffy and she always has beautiful creations to inspire me.

Participants
Linda  http://nutty4stampin.blogspot.com/2012/04/colors-of-spring-llama-blog-hop.html

Debbie  http://www.cleverandcute.blogspot.com/2012/04/colors-of-spring-stampin-llamas-blog.html

Buffy  http://buffycooper.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/colors-of-spring-hop/

Christine  http://dancinstamps.blogspot.com/2012/04/welcome-to-stampin-llamas-spring-blog.html

Marsha  http://hereallamathereallama.blogspot.com/2012/04/welcome.html

Kath  http://kath-allthatscrap.blogspot.com/2012/04/colors-of-spring-stampin-llama-blog-hop.html

Darrah  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/darrah/blog?directBlogUrl=/blog/2019387/entry/colors_of_spring_llama_blog

Jackie  http://jackotterstamp.blogspot.com/2012/04/llama-colors-of-spring-blog-hop.html

Joanne  http://mucha-doaboutstamping.blogspot.com/2012/04/colors-of-spring-blog-hop.html

Diane  http://dianeoliver.blogspot.com/2012/04/colors-of-spring-llama-hop.html

Kathe  http://kathesadventure.blogspot.com/2012/04/third-llama-blog-hop-adventure.html

Stephanie M  http://simply-stef.blogspot.com

Stephanie O  http://www.pleasepassthesnail.blogspot.com/2012/04/colors-of-spring-blog-hop.html

Llama hop blog:
http://stampinllamas.blogspot.com/