Forever & Always

Posted on February 6, 2013 by amyoneillblog

When I saw the Tuesday Trigger over at Moxie Fab World, I immediately knew what I wanted to make (and that very rarely happens). I adore the colors in this picture and the clean, fresh image really appeals to me. Cath picks some of the best inspiration photos.

I embossed the woodgrain stamped background with white embossing powder. That’s for the chair in the picture. I dry embossed the little x’s at the bottom with the Needlepoint Borders embossing folder. That’s for the big cross-stitches on the pillow.

Enjoy your Wednesday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Hearts a Flutter, Loving Thoughts, Woodgrain
Ink: Pool Party, Primrose Petals, Versamark
Paper: Pool Party, Whisper White, Primrose Petals, More Amore Specialty dsp
Embellishments: Hearts a Flutter framelits, Needlepoint Borders embossing folder, Tea Lace Paper Doilies, White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, Pearl Basic Jewels, Artisan Embellishments Kit, Full Heart Punch

The Other Pop-Up Posies Flower

Posted on February 5, 2013 by amyoneillblog

Here’s a card for you using that “other” posie in the Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit. You know the one — the one that looks like white mini-muffin paper wrappers. Well, at least that’s what I thought it looked like when I opened my kit. I had a hard time envisioning a cute flower with the supplies. I referred to it as the “other” flower, which couldn’t be as cute as the Pool Party or Calypso Coral flower. But guess what — it’s really cute when you follow the directions (they’re included with the kit)! I will have to give it a new name. It will no longer be the “other” flower, but will now be called the “really cute white flower.”

I also discovered that I really like Calypso Coral and Basic Gray together. What do you think about this color combo?

Ok. I know some of you are really here to find out if you won the blog candy. I used a random number generator at random.org to pick the winner. I wanted to show a copy of it, but I couldn’t figure out how to cut and paste it into this post, so you’ll have to trust me on this one. The winner is:

Connie F. says:
February 2, 2013 at 11:02 AM (Edit)
I check quite a few blogs daily and yours is one of them. I like to see card ideas and accessories from the newest catalogs and you do a great job of keeping us updated. Thanks for sharing your creations AND for the chance to win blog candy!

Congratulations, Connie! Please email me your mailing address and I will ship out your prize.

I had so much fun reading all of your comments! I feel blessed to be supported by such kind and encouraging readers. I am definitely going to incorporate some of your great suggestions in coming posts, so stay tuned.

If you’re still with me in this long post, I hope you have a great Tuesday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Just for You
Ink: Versamark
Paper: Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Twitterpated dsp, In Color dsp stacks
Embellishments: Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit, 3/8″ Designer Printed Brads, 1/2″ Circle punch, Scallop Edge Border punch, 3/16″ Corner punch

A Pretty, Girly Birthday Card

Posted on February 4, 2013 by amyoneillblog

Well, I think I’ve found a new favorite color combination — for this week, anyways. It’s Baja Breeze, Melon Mambo, So Saffron, and Crumb Cake. If you follow this blog at all, you’re probably shocked Pool Party isn’t in there. Don’t worry — it’s still my favorite color — I just thought I should try something new today. 🙂

Today’s your last chance to get in my drawing for blog candy (see Saturday’s post for information). I’ll draw a random winner this evening and post the winner’s name tomorrow. Check back to see if it’s you tomorrow.

Enjoy your Monday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Delicate Doilies, From My Heart (sentiment), Woodgrain
Ink: Melon Mambo, So Saffron, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Paper: Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Floral District
Embellishments: Tea Lace Paper Doilies, Perfect Pennants Bigz die, 2-1/2″ Circle punch, Boho Blossoms punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, 1-3/8″ Circle punch, Designer Vintage Faceted Buttons, White Baker’s Twine

A Sympathetic Eleanor — PP131

Posted on February 3, 2013 by amyoneillblog

It’s time for a theme challenge at the Paper Players this week.

They aren’t my favorite card to make (and definitely not to send), but it’s always great to have sympathy cards on hand because we all need to send them from time to time. So join us in this challenge and make a sympathy card for your stash.

I pulled out a stamp set that I haven’t been giving enough love, Everything Eleanor. I think this set is so pretty and I really should use it more. I colored the flower with my markers and a blender pen.

I hope you can find some time to join us in this challenge at the Paper Players. Check out what the other designers created here:

If you missed yesterday’s post, you may want to check it out — blog candy! Enjoy your Sunday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Everything Eleanor, Loving Thoughts
Ink: Midnight Muse, Pool Party, Raspberry Ripple, So Saffron
Paper: So Saffron, Whisper White, Comfort Cafe
Embellishments: Basic Pearl Jewels, Sycamore Street Ribbon and Button pack, Pool Party Baker’s Twine

Sent with Love Special Offer and Blog Candy

Posted on February 2, 2013 by amyoneillblog

Pack your crafting bags, and get ready for a creative trip with Stampin’ Up’s new Sent with Love products! These all-new travel-themed products are perfect for documenting family vacations, creating unique invitations, or myriad other fun paper-crafting projects!

And here’s the rub: these exclusive products are only available from February 1 through April 30! Buy the Sent with Love Stamp Set or Designer Series Paper separately—or get them both in a bundle with Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine for 20 percent off!

We’re also offering a coordinating digital kit. See below for item numbers and prices.

Item	Description	Price
131847	Sent with Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set*	$17.95 US/ $21.95 CAN
132182	Sent with Love Designer Series Paper*	$10.95 US/$13.50 CAN
132851	Pretty Bundle* Includes the Sent with Love Stamp Set, Sent with Love Designer Series Paper, and Calypso Coral Baker’s Twine at a 20 percent discount!	$25.50 US/$31.50 CAN
132914	Sent with Love Digital Kit Coordinates with the Sent with Love products. Not included in the Pretty Bundle.	$9.95 US/$12.50 CAN

*Only available through April 30, 2013

I noticed that this week the blog counter on my blog hit 100,000 views. Wow! I started blogging at the end of July last year, and I am still amazed to see how global the stamping community is. I’ve had visitors from countries of which I’ve never even heard. I’ve also been amazed by how many of you leave kind and encouraging comments and messages, and subscribe to this blog. It really means a lot to me, and I am thankful for each comment as I know that takes precious time to do. So, as a thanks from me to you, I’d love to share some blog candy with you.

The blog candy includes the Moving Forward stamp set (wood mount), Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Gumball Green 3/8″ Satin Stitched Ribbon, and Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons. Unfortunately, I can only offer this to those in the U.S.

To be entered in the drawing for the blog candy, please leave a comment at the end of the post and let me know what kinds of things you’d like to see on this blog. I’ll draw the winner on the evening of Monday, February 4th. You will need to check back on Tuesday when I’ll share the name of the lucky random winner, who will then need to email me his/her mailing address.

Have a great Saturday! Thanks for stopping by!

Perfect You — FabFri11

Posted on February 1, 2013 by amyoneillblog

Yea! It’s time for another Fab Friday challenge! Mindy has a great sketch for us this time around.

I used one of the Sale-a-Bration stamp sets and designer series papers for this one. I used a sponge dauber to add Rich Razzleberry ink to the Flower Trim (I LOVE that stuff!).

I hope you’ll have time to join us in this challenge (you have two weeks). Enjoy your Friday! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Vintage Verses
Ink: Summer Starfruit, Rich Razzleberry, Island Indigo, Pool Party
Paper: Pool Party, Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Sycamore Street dsp
Embellishments: Flower Trim, Pool Party Baker’s Twine, Pearl Basic Jewels, Finishing Touches edgelits