Au Revoir, Parisian Breeze, Mon Ami

Parisian Breeze is another one of Stampin‘ Up!s glorious Designer Series Papers that is listed on the Last Chance Accessories List. I wanted to share with you one last time the beauty and versatility of this paper. Parisian Breeze combines dots, stripes and florals in luscious patterns which coordinate with Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, and Kraft. Textured, cover-weight card stock, it is suitable for both cards and scrapbook pages. Also featured on today’s card is the Level 2 Hostess set, Echoes of Kindness. This set could be yours by hosting a workshop. I am especially excited about the Summer Fun Hostess Bonus Promotion. It is always fun to host a workshop, but its even more fun when there are extra benefits in store!
  • Prepare a 5-1/4″ by 5-1/4″ card base from Kraft.

  • Select the “Blue Floral” and “Dots” papers from the Parisian Breeze Specialty Designer Series Paper and layer onto the card base as shown.

  • Adhere 5/8″ Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon at the interface of the two patterns.

  • Ink the “Kind Words” sentiment from Echoes of Kindness with Bordering Blue and Chocolate Chip Stampin‘ Write Markers. Stamp onto Very Vanilla. (Tip: I stamped the italicized words in Bordering Blue and the remaining words in Chocolate Chip for emphasis. In addition, I “huffed” to reactivate the ink, since it does take a little time to ink the stamp.)

  • Ink the smaller “Floral” image from Echoes of Kindness with Chocolate Chip and stamp onto Very Vanilla. Use Stampin‘ Pastels and Blender Pens to “watercolor” the image.

  • Mat both the sentiment block and floral block onto Bordering Blue, then Chocolate Chip. Position and adhere these blocks onto the “Blue and Kraft Floral” selection from the Parisian Breeze collection as illustrated. Mat this onto Chocolate Chip and adhere onto the card base.

  • Using the Scallop Circle Punch, cut a circle from the “Chocolate Chip Floral” Parisian Breeze paper. Adhere to the card using Stampin‘ Dimensionals.

  • Ink the “Butterfly” stamp from the Great Friend set with Bordering Blue and stamp onto Very Vanilla. Use Paper Snips to cut out. Adhere to the scalloped circle with Mini Glue Dots.

  • As a finishing touch, I added interest to the upper left corner by attaching a filigree brad that coordinated well with the paper.
If you are interested in purchasing Parisian Breeze, please do not hesitate. When it is gone…it’s gone! I will miss you, Parisian Breeze. Au revoir, mon ami!

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Stamp Sets: Great Friend (Occasions Mini 113792), Echoes of Kindness Level 2 Hostess Gift (113230)
Inks: Chocolate Chip (100908), Bordering Blue (102265), Bordering Blue Stampin’ Write Marker (100070), Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Write Marker (100071)
Designer Series Paper: Parisian Breeze (113993)
Card Stock: Very Vanilla (101650), Bordering Blue (102630), Chocolate Chip (102128), Kraft (102125)
Tools: Scallop Circle Punch (109043), Paper Snips (103579)
Embellishments: 5/8” Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon (109051), Brad (Non-Stampin’ Up!—Paper Studio)

Please feel free to leave me a comment. I would love to hear from you! Until next time…

Rockabilly Bye-Bye

The release of the “Last Chance List” has everyone scrambling to purchase our “soon-to-be-retired” favorites. I fell in love with Kiwi Kiss the moment I saw it, and the same was true with the Rockabilly Designer Series Paper collection. However, I knew that this affair would eventually have to end. Not wanting to sound fickle, I am already falling in love with the new In-Colors and Designer Series Papers, and during the next few weeks I will be introducing you to the newest members of the Stampin’ Up! color family. However, before I abandon them completely, I want to spend another moment with my old “friends”, featuring them in my interpretation of Splitcoast Sketch 231. Alas, alas! Parting is such sweet sorrow…
  • Make a standard card base from Kiwi Kiss.
  • Cut two strips of “Cherries on White” and one strip of “Cherries on Black” paper from the Rockabilly Designer Series Paper. Mat onto Riding Hood Red and adhere to the card base as illustrated.

  • Ink the “What Can I Say…” sentiment from the Very Versatile stamp set with Basic Black and stamp onto Whisper White.

  • Using the Photo Corners Punch, punch a Riding Hood Red and a Kiwi Kiss corner, and attach to the sentiment block. Mat onto Basic Black. (Tip: To add interest, I adhered the larger Riding Hood Red corner to the back of the sentiment, and the smaller Kiwi Kiss corner to the front.)

  • Adhere a snippet of 1/4″ Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon as illustrated. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, position and adhere the sentiment block. (Tip: To accentuate the Kiwi Kiss corner, and direct the eye to the sentiment, I added three black non-Stampin’ Up! rhinestones.)

If you love Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, and Rockabilly Designer Series Paper as much as I do, please order today! Items from the Last Chance Accessories List are selling out quickly.

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Stamp Set: Very Versatile (Occasions Mini 113806)
Ink: Basic Black (101179)
Card Stock: Kiwi Kiss (111353), Riding Hood Red (111348), Whisper White (100730), Basic Black(102851)
Designer Series Paper: Rockabilly (114039)
Tools: Photo Corners Punch (109042)
Embellishments: ¼” Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon (109027), Black Rhinestones (Non-Stampin’ Up!)

Please feel free to leave me a comment. I would love to hear from you! Until next time…

It’s Here…The Last Chance List

They’re heeeeeere! The Last Chance Lists for Stamp Sets and Accessories are now available. Of course, the In-Colors are “Out-Colors”, so be sure to stock up on all your favorites, including inks, refills, gorgeous Designer Series Papers, card stock, buttons and ribbons. I know I will personally shed a tear or two for Baja Breeze and Kiwi Kiss! Don’t hesitate, as many of the Last Chance items will sell out quickly. Unfortunately when they are gone…they are gone! By placing your order online, you will be able to tell immediately if the item you want is still available! Don’t be disappointed…order today.

Stampin’ Up! has a wonderful month of June planned for us. I am especially excited about the Summer Fun Hostess Bonus Promotion. It is always fun to host a workshop, but its even more fun when there are extra benefits in store! Did you know that you can host a catalog party, too? Email me today if you need more information!

Today was also the day when demonstrators got a sneak peek at selected items from the new catalog, which will be released on July 1st. I am so looking forward to sharing cards and scrapbook pages created with the “sneak peek” stamp sets with you. I can tell you that you will not be disappointed in the newest “In-Colors”!

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Please feel free to leave me a comment. I would love to hear from you! Until next time…