VC Rocks Big Shot Blog Hop with Tasteful Trim

Hello! Welcome to the June 2011 VC Rocks Blog Hop. This month, we're all featuring projects we made using our Big Shot Machine. You can start at the beginning of the hop to see all of our projects at http://www.vcrocks.blogspot.com. If you've been following the hop, you probably came from Heidi Sorg's blog, http://www.cheekiesinkpad.blogspot.com/.

I decided to use a lot of my favorites to make this card. I used the "Tasteful Trim" Bigz Big Shot die to make the waves. It reminds me of a quilt you would find in a little girl's bedroom. "Tasteful Trim" is definitely one of my favorite Stampin' Up dies and can be used for a lot of different looks. I also chose to use our new In Colors for 2011. I love how they are so tranquil looking when placed together. The sentiment stamp from "All Holidays" is another one of my favorites. It will soon be retired so I wanted to make at least one more card with it!

After the hop, be sure to break out your Big Shot and make a card featuring your favorites with it!

Happy Stamping!

 

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

All Holidays and Itty Bitty Bits Stamp Sets

Island Indigo and Wisteria Wonder Stampin' Write Markers

Versa Mark Ink Pad

Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Island Indigo, and Wisteria Wonder Card Stock

Tasteful Trim Bigz Extra Large Die

Big Shot

Now to follow the tour, go to Shirley Northy's blog at http://www.stampershirley.blogspot.com next!

MOJO 190, PP46, and LNS Fathers Day Card

Hello! This card represents three different challenges. I used the Mojo Monday Sketch for this week to give me the basic design for this card. Since it was a masculine card, I didn't want to add all of the extras too it. Plus, I like a simple card as you all know by now! I used the Sanded background stamp to add some texture to the Early Espresso background card stock, but it didn't show up on the camera. So, it looks a little fancier in person.

The Paper Players Challenge gave me the colors. I knew they would work well for this card. I really like the Not Quite Navy sentiment which almost looks like denim. I was also pleased with the touch of Cherry Cobbler to brighten up the card.

Finally, what may be on your mind the most- is she really so far ahead she's making Father's Day cards in the middle of May? Well, no. That's actually the third challenge- Late Night Stampers Design Team challenge for this week is to make Father's Day cards. My Dad reads my blog and never misses a post. I'm hoping he'll forget about this by then! :)

Happy Stamping! 

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

All Holidays Stamp Set and Sanded Background Stamp

Not Quite Navy Classic Ink

Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker

Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy, and Early Espresso Card Stock

Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper

5/8" Early Espresso Satin Ribbon

Neutrals Designer Buttons

 

SFF and LNS Challenge Paisley Petals and All Holidays

I've been stamping a lot here lately. I'm going to have a garage sale soon. So, on the nights that I still have lots of energy, I work on the garage and getting things ready for it. On the nights that I'm tired, I've been stamping. (This explains the "I've been stamping a lot lately!")

When I saw this sketch, the top reminded me of a quilt. My top ended up being a lot larger and had the diamonds going the opposite way, but it was definitely inspired by this sketch. This also fits the LNS Challenge to use flowers on a card or project.

I also got to feature the new Stampin' Up designer series paper, "Paisley Petals." It's a preview of what will be in the new catalog which beings July 1. You can purchase it now with a $20 order, or get it for free with a qualifying party. Of course, I'd be happy to help you with either!

Happy Stamping!

 

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

All Holidays Stamp Set

Baja Breeze Classic Ink Pad

Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write Marker

Whisper White, Baja Breeze, and Not Quite Navy Card Stock

Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper

Now check out Deb Currier's blog here to see her card made with this sketch. Then, make your own and share it at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/

SSC198 and LNS Challenge Inspired By Nature

Spring has sprung, everyone! In Arizona, there are flowers all year long, so it's easy to take them for granted. In the midwest, where I grew up, I remember how special it was when the first daffodils and crocus plants began to bloom. There was always a decent chance it was going to snow on them, but it still was a sign that spring was on it's way. So this is my card to commemorate the green grass and flowers that announce spring is on it's way.

My sketch came from Stamping 411. They always have great sketches to play with when you're looking to make a great card! Because of the flowers, it also meets the LNS Challenge for this week.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Inspired By Nature and All Holidays Stamp Sets

Rose Red, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, and Always Artichoke Classic Ink Pads

Whisper White, Rose Red, and Old Olive Card Stock

Scallop Trim Border Punch

5/8" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon

Antique Brads