I've been itching to get my hands into my "new" stuff and just haven't had time until this week. As a Stampin' Up Demonstrator I can pre-order from the new catalogs a month ahead. Which, I did, of course, but with the holidays it's been so busy, I didn't have time to play. Now I have. You should have received your new Occasions Mini 2011 catalog in the mail last week - if you didn't, email me at [email protected], and I'll make sure you get one pronto. So many new items - so much fun!
I decided I needed something to jump start me this time, so I did a sketch challenge that Create with Connie and Mary offered today using the new stamp set from the Occasions Mini Rue Des Fleurs. This is such a cute set, with so many possibilities. I also used the coordinating Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper. WOW - love the colors that coordinate with this paper: Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Daffidil Delight, Very Vanilla and Whisper White.
Here's Sketch Challenge
And here's the Card I made
Stamp Set: Rud Des Fleurs (WM 125485, CM 125487, page 22 Occasions Mini 2012)
Card Stock: Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Whisper White, Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper (125407, page 23 Occasions Mini 2012)
Ink: Black Stazon, Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade Stampin' Write Markers
Embellishments: Antique Brads (117273, page 198)
PUnch: Scallop Trim Border (118402, page 211)
Big Shot: Stripes Textured Impressiosn Embossing Folders (123128, page 218)
Don't you just love love these colors - bright and cheery! The Occasions Mini collection goes live on January 4th. If you haven't ordered everything you need/want from the Holiday Mini 2011, it's "over" on January 3rd. Click here to place your order online anytime!! Check out the Clearance Rack here as they have added more great deals!!
The year will soon be over - can hardly believe it! Thanks for all your support this past year and I look forward to sharing lots more in 2012!
So pretty...the paper goes so well with that set! Thanks for playing along with the sketch challenge on Create with Connie and Mary this week!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | January 03, 2012 at 08:16 PM
Oh how pretty! I love how you 'fussy cut' your dsp to get that panel which is a perfect accent for your piece! Thanks for playing along this week in the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!
Posted by: Mary Brown | January 03, 2012 at 03:48 AM
I really like the colors and layout of this card. Great way to use the new stamps and products. Thanks for playing the Create with Connie & Mary challenge this week!
Posted by: Lisa Martz | January 02, 2012 at 07:22 PM
Very pretty and great colour choices! Thanks for playing at CCMC this week and Happy New Year!
Posted by: carrie gaskin | January 02, 2012 at 09:31 AM
This is really lovely! The colors are so soft and pretty! I love the addition of the antique brad! Thanks for playing the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!
Posted by: Deb | December 31, 2011 at 07:47 PM
Love it, Jan!
Posted by: Martine Ziniker | December 30, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Hi Jan, I just LOVE this stamp set, don't you!! your card is beautiful, so glad you had a little time to play with it!! One of my favorites!
Posted by: Sharon F | December 29, 2011 at 05:46 PM