It time to play with the Pals at Pals Paper Arts! The talented Margaret Moody has once again worked her magic in designing this fabulous sketch for us.  Of course, I just had to ink up another image from the Occasions Mini, this time opting for the Parasol from Rue Des Fleurs.  I paired it up with two patterns from the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper Collection, and added a snippet of Baja Breeze Pleated Satin Ribbon.  I hope you enjoy “A Parasol for the Pals”!

This card measures 5-1/2″ wide by 4-1/4″ long.

• Glitter anyone?  The edges of the Parasol from Rue Des Fleurs and the Boho Blossoms punched flowers were covered with Tombow Adhesive and sprinkled with Dazzling Diamonds for a shower of shine!  

• Pearls for pizzazz! Pearls are “pearl-fect” for flower centers and for trimming the edge of a parasol.  The Daffodil Delight blossom sports a new Large Pearl from the Occasions Mini.

 

• Perfect Pleats! 3/8″ Pleated Satin Ribbon in beautiful Baja Breeze looks fabulous atop a Riding Hood Red pattern from the Twitterpated Designer Series Paper Collection.  Both of these products will be available January 4th.

• A die to die for! Who can resist the Labels Collection Framelits Dies! They pack even more of a visual punch when paired with a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, such as Perfect Polka Dots!

I hope you enjoyed today’s card.  It is always fun using new products!  I LOVE the new pleated ribbon, and of course, the Framelits.  And I can’t wait to share even more of the products from the Occasions Mini with you! So what do you think of the new products, so far?  Let me know in your comment today.  And remember, if you have any questions about the cards that I make or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…

Stamp Set:  Rue Des Fleur (W 125485, C 125487—Occasions Mini);  Inks:  Soft Suede (115657);  Stampin’ Write Markers:  Riding Hood Red (120971), Baja Breeze (120965), Soft Suede (120973);  Designer Series Paper:  Twitterpated (125406—Occasion Mini);  Card Stock:  Whisper White (100730), Riding Hood Red (111348);  Tools:  Boho Blossoms Punch (119858), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275), Big Shot (113439), Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (117335), Labels Collection Framelits Dies (125598—Occasions Mini), Tombow Adhesive (110755), Sponge Dauber (102892);  Glitz and Glam:  Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter (102023), Basic Pearls (119247), Large Pearl Basic Jewels (125577—Occasions Mini) (Occasions Mini items will be available January 4th, 2012.)

It’s time for a peek at this week’s Pals Paper Arts challenge card! It features paper, ribbon, dies, pearls and an image, all from the new Occasions Mini! I hope you will join me on Thursday for the reveal!

I am still cleaning out my stash of retired Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper.  Therefore, one lucky random person will receive 100 sheets of 6″ x 6″ paper.  All you need to do leave a comment on either this post or Thursday’s post, or double your chances and comment on both!  I will randomly select the winner from comments left by 10:00 PM CST Friday, and post the winner on Saturday!

Get the Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Early

What could be better than giving yourself the gift of Stampin’ Up!  Demonstrators attending the Stampin’ Up! Leadership Conference have been given the opportunity to share the Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Offer before it’s scheduled to begin (January 24 to March 31).   However, this offer is only available December 13th and 14th.

Here are the special details:


The Kit is available for $125.  This is $50 off of the regular price of $175.  As always, shipping of the Starter Kit is FREE!

Special Bonus!  Get your choice of either a FREE pack of Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper (excluding Specialty Paper)  EVERY month (February through December, 2012, 11 total packs) OR a FREE My Digital Studio download EVERY month (February through December, 2012, 11 total downloads).  And you can mix and match…paper one month, download the next!  This is a value of $120!  It is almost like getting the kit for Free!

And…you will be able to pre-order from the Occasions Mini and receive Sale-A-Bration gifts early!

Of course, all of the usual demonstrator perks (20% discount, Stampin’ Success, Stampin’ Connection) still apply!  This is a perfect way to experience being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, with no penalty to drop.  If you sell $300 by March 31 either by placing your own orders or by getting outside orders, your benefits renew until June 30th…which includes the 2012 Idea Book and Catalog preorder time.


To join, please click HERE.  Your perks and benefits start immediately, including your ability to order!  What are you waiting for??? I would love to have you join my group!  Let the Stampin’ Up! fun begin.  If you have ANY questions, don’t hesitate to EMAIL me.  Until next time…

Sadly, it is the last Paper Players challenge for 2011, as the Design Team takes a well deserved two week break.  But the Paper Players will be back, refreshed and renewed,  in January to begin a new year of challenges!  As the hostess this week, I am treating you to a Clean and Simple Color Challenge based on one of my favorite classic color combinations, Cherry Cobbler, Gold, and Very Vanilla!  I hope that you will take time out of your hectic holiday schedule and play along!  And I hope you enjoy a peek at these products from the new Occasions Mini:  Labels Collection Framelits Dies, Hat Pins, Large Basic Pearls, Apothecary Art Stamp Set.

The finished card is 5-1/4″ x 5-1/4″.

• Tempting texture! Finial Press and Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folders add a mix of patterns for a quick and easy eclectic look!

• The Midas Touch! After inking with VersaMark, the image from Apothecary Art was heat embossed with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder.  The flowers were colored using a Blender Pen with Cherry Cobbler ink, while the leaves were colored with Always Artichoke! With heat embossing, the colors do not bleed as readily, making your job faster and easier!

• Hat Pin Haute Couture! The new Hat Pins are perfect for adding a touch of vintage yumminess in minutes.  Chantilly Crochet Trim is scrunched right onto the pin and held in position with Mini-Glue Dots.  A Cherry Cobbler Ribbon Rose was added to the mix for a splash of color.  (See pictorial HERE for instructions on how to make Ribbon Roses using Stampin’ Up!’s Seam Binding.)  Of course, I  am in seventh heaven with the new Large Basic Pearls!

• Christmas Wishes! The sentiment from A Christmas Carol was inked in Cherry Cobbler and stamped onto Very Vanilla.  After distressing the edges very lightly with Crumb Cake, the ends were flagged and the sentiment was placed into position on dimensionals.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card and the peek at new products.  I would love to read what you think in today’s comment. And remember, if you ever have a question about the cards that I create or the techniques I use, I am only an email away!

I know that Brody can’t wait to tell you about his latest show, where he went Reserve Winner’s Dog.  As for little Miss Muffy, she has been helping mom bake cookies and decorate the house…Boxer style.  She has been quite the naughty girl, pulling their stockings off the fireplace…AND she ran away from home.  If it would not have been so dangerous, it would have been funny.  She proceeded to stay one house ahead of me as I tried to grab her leash.  She would race up to each front door and stand, as if to say, “Help! Let me in! There is this crazy lady trying to dognap me!”  As soon as I would get close, off she would frantically race to the next house.  Luckily when she came to the end of the block, she allowed me to catch her. I explained the dangers of running off, which prompted her to put on her “pouty face”. 

 Oh well.  Moms have broad shoulders.  Until next time…

Stamp Sets:  Apothecary Art (W 125525, C 125527—2012 Occasions Mini), A Christmas Carol (W 122635, C 122637); Ink:  VersaMark (102283), Cherry Cobbler (119669), Always Artichoke (105219), Crumb Cake (121030), River Rock (109010);  Card Stock:  Very Vanilla (101650), Brushed Gold (102935), Cherry Cobbler (119685);  Tools:  Big Shot (113439), Labels Collection Framelits (125598—Occasions Mini), Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (124096), Finial Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (115963), Blender Pen (102845), Heat Tool (100005); Glitz and Glam:  Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder (109129), Hat Pin (125578—Occasions Mini), Large Basic Pearls (125577—Occasion Mini), Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding (120992), Chantilly Crochet Trim (118480);