February Pal's Paper Arts Blog Hop - Occasions & Sale-a-bration

Stampin' Up! Fresh Vintage &
Everyday Enchantment

It's the occasion of the year as the Stampin' Pretty Pals share some fabulous cards and projects featuring Stampin' Up!'s Occasion Mini and Sale-A-Bration products on today's Pals Blog Hop!  Today my project is exclusively Sale-a-bration products with some In Colors and a Neutral thrown in. 

Did you know that if you place a $400.00 directly with me you get the stamp set, brads, ribbon, and DSP for free!?  They don't even count as Sale-a-bration perks.  Ask me how!

You've probably hopped over from Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts, I'm stop number 10 on the Pals Hop and I'm glad you hopped in! I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find great ideas for paper projects showcasing Stampin' Up!'s Occasions Mini and Sale-a-bration products  from the Stampin' Pretty Pals! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the Pals Hop Line-up at the end of this post and you'll be back on track.

Stampin' Stuff:

Stamp Sets -

• Fresh Vintage Wood Mount Stamp Set (125115)

Ink -

• Pool Party Classic (122938)
• Calypso Coral Classic (122939)
• Lucky Lineade Classic (122935)
• Soft Suede Classic (115657)

Paper -

• Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)
• Whisper White Card Stock (100730)
• Pool Party Card Stock (122938)
• Calypso Coral Card Stock (122939)
• Lucky Lineade Card Stock (122935)
• Soft Suede Card Stock (115657)
• Everyday Enchatment Designer Series Paper (126154)

Accessories -

• Everyday Enchatment Ribbon & Brad Pack (127279)
• Dotto (103305)

Tools -

• Distressing Essentials (118762)
• Petite Pocket Bigz XL Die (123131)
• 1 1/4'' Circle Paper Punch (119861)
• Sponge Daubers (102892)

Putting It Together Tips:

• What a great set of gift/all occasion cards this project makes.  The Petite Pocket die is perfect for a gift card and when you use DSP, it makes it really special as the inside of the envelope is lined with a coordinating pattern!  Sweet!
• Sponge Daubers are the perfect way to add some gentle texture to your creation.  When adding color with sponge daubers, always start off the project and add color in a swirling motion on to the project.  This will avoid heavy blotches of color that take away from the soft look you're trying to achieve.
• The picture does not do the ribbon that comes in the Everyday Enchatment Ribbon & Brad Pack justice.  The only way I can describe it is to say it's like colored gossamer!  Sparkling sheer color that adds a great touch to these detailed but simple creations.
• The envelope stickers were created by first stamping the image on Very Vanilla card stock.  Punch them out with the circle punch and apply some Dotto to the back.  Then affix them to a piece of waxed paper.  When you need to use them, just peel them off and apply them to the envelope!

Purchase the Stampin' Up!  Starter Kit. 
For $175  $125 you'll receive product and business supplies valued at over $340 plus a free pack of Designer Series Paper of your choice valued at up to $10.95 every month for a year.


Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from Maxine Conrad at Stamp to the MAX!, stop number 11 on the Occasions Mini & Sale-A-Bration Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for "hopping" by!

1. Nancy Gleason at My Stampin' Space
2. Leslie Davis at Ellalicious Elements
3. Emily Steggell at Stamping With Emily
4. Mary Fish at Stampin' Pretty
5. Angela Richwine at Stampin' Away with Angela
6. Sue Bendinsky at My Color Creations
7. Mikki Sarkisyan at Mikki's Creative Corner
8. Leah O'Brien at Leah's Stampin' Corner
9. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
10. Mike Funke at Stampin-Style
11. Maxine Conrad at Stamp to the MAX!
12. Nina Dee at Deesigns by Nina Dee
13. Jennifer Takacs at My Stampin' Blog
14. Maggie Mata at MaggieMadeCards
15. Julie Trevett-Smith at The Stampin' Affair!
16. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
17. Tricia Barber at My Stampin' Blog
18. Ann Schach at The Stampin' Schach
19. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
20. Kim Luithle at Kim's Stampin Stuff
21. Susan Lankford at Stamp and Scrap with Susan
22. Kim Czenszak at Live Love Stamp
23. Christy Q at Schnauzer Crafts Creations
24. Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn
25. Nicole Watt at Impressions By Nicole
26. Angie Blake at Angie's Musings
27. Linda Fisher at Linda's Stampin Loft
28. Sandie Conner at Pretty Provisions

Comments

[Angie B]

1.

LOVE your cards! I always enjoy seeing your creations on our blog hop. These cards are a great way to show off the fabulous SaleABration goodies.

[Judi Sparks]

2.

I loved it so much that I pretty much CASED it! Thanks for your inspiration. I am thinking that this will be a quick and easy way to use up some of that "left over" DSP I have lying around.

[Mary Fish]

3.

Very creative set of cards, Mike!
hugs, m

[Maggie]

4.

I'm a fan or your awesome projects! =)

[Kim C]

5.

I love the distressing Mike, nice work.

[Mikki Sarkisyan]

6.

Mike, what a great set!love what you did with this set. It's beautiful and great idea on the stickers.

[Carol Carriveau]

7.

Great projects, Mike...the SAB colors are wonderful!

[Chris R. from Iowa]

8.

Great project! I love the idea of the "stickers" for that added touch. Thanks for another fun idea Mike

[Christy Q]

9.

What a great set of projects, Mike! Love the envelopes especially!

[Ginger]

10.

Great use of the petite pocket die Mike. And your hint for the stickers was sweet.

[Ann Schach]

11.

Fabulous projects, Mike! You never disappoint!

[Patti MacLeith]

12.

Beautiful set, Mike!

[Jessica]

13.

Well I at least got to go have a look at everyone's creations. What about that flower tree! I liked all the creations. Of course I'm biased where yours are concerned. lol I'm gonna go have a browse through the new sale a brations catalogue. I Love window shoppin! Hugs, Jess

[Teresa C]

14.

I love what you've done here. The envelopes and stickers are great!

Thanks for sharing

[Jessica]

15.

What lovely cards Mike! I like the unique size and shape of them. No time to hop at the moment. I'll try later today. I sure do wish I had $400 to spend! lol Hugs, Jess

[Emily Steggell]

16.

Awesome projects! Love how you used the die. TFS

[Dawn Tidd]

17.

Very pretty, Mike. Love all your combinations!

[RaeInReno]

18.

Mike... Fantastic Set. I would LOVE to be the recipient of such a beautiful set of cards. I've been waffling about the Petite Pockets Die. No more, I'm SOLD!

Thank you

[Leah]

19.

Love how you utilized the DSP - it gives such an old fashioned feel - very pretty! I especially like the shape - nice to step out of the A2 box!

[Angela R]

20.

I love this set, Mike! Wow, just gorgeous!

[Sandie Conner]

21.

Love them all, and thanks for the tip with the envelope stickers, such a great idea!

[Katy McGloin]

22.

Mike, what a fantastic grouping! I would say you outdid yourself, but this is just what I would expect from you... Well done!!

[Carol Lucas]

23.

Classy cards with lovely envelopes. Great!

[Linda Callahan]

24.

It's all in the presentation.......fabulous envelopes for those oh so pretty cards!

[Sue Dyas]

25.

Wow, what an awesome project Mike!! So elegant and yet super simple to make. Using the Designer Paper really takes this to the next level! LOVE it !!

Minnesota Sue