Inspired by Stamping August Release - Masculine Tags Stamp Set and Basic Background IV Stamp Set

Happy Birthday Card is using the new Inspired by Stamping Masculine Tags Stamp Set with the Basic Background IV Stamp Set....I used the fun mustache stamp to make my background for my card base but stamping once in the blue ink but stamping twice on the card stock, making sure to off set each time I stamped. The blue boarder was made from the new Inspired by Stamping Basic Background IV Stamp Set and blue ink. Once I had it stamped on my card stock I trimmed to form my strip. I stamped the sentiment from the Masculine Tag Stamp Set and place it on top of layers of pattern paper with pop dots.

I stamped several ties from the Masculine Tags Stamp set in yellow, red, and blue ink, trimmed them and made small flags to go under my sentiment.

 For my second Happy Birthday Card....I stamped my background strips with red and yellow ink using the Basic Background IV Stamp Set, tearing the ends prior to placing them on my card base. I love Inspired by Stamping Fancy Label II die set and it work wonderful with the Masculine Tags Stamp Set.

 Here is a closer look at the strips

and the Happy Birthday To You Stamped Label. Please go to Inspired by Stamping Designers Blogs to see what each have shared today, I am sure you will be completely inspired. Here is a list of the designers.
Joanna
Kendra
Leah
Shea
Irit
Deb
Rose
Vicki

Supplies:
Inspired by Stamping Masculine Tags Stamp Set
Inspired by Stamping Basic Background IV Stamp Set
Inspired by Stamping Fancy Label II
White Card Stock
Red, Yellow, Blue, Black Ink
Pattern Paper
Tiny Attacher
Pop Dots
Adhesive

*There is Free Shipping on all orders over $25.00, for 48 hours
** Coupon Codes: August Release
***All Stamps Sets will be offered at a 10% off.
****Don't forget to check out Inspired by Stamping and sign up for the Online Catalog...it is "FREE"!!!
*****Make sure to check out the Color Challenge on the Inspired by Stamping Blog.

The Sky is the Limit Card with Crop Stop Embossalicious

Today as CropStop August Guest Designer I would love to share with you the Embossalicious Ornate Corner Embossing Folder....I think I have just fell in love with a new embossing company!!! I love that they are 6 x 6, perfect for your square cards. I know I love to make square cards and it will be nice to use these folders for them.

I used Core'dinations Pastels yellow card stock, perfect to show the color core when you sand it off.

Once I had my embossed card placed on my square card base, I added a pretty pattern layered papers to the top, added a fussy cut bird tag that had the sentiment "The Sky is the Limit" to the top of my card, a pretty bow and some Candi Metallic Bronze embellishments.

I also added  bling to the center of the Ornate Corner Embossalicious paper and a paper strip to the inside of my card to give a finished look. I  hope you take time to check out these 6 x 6 Embossalicious Embossing Folders at the CropStop as well as some of the other fun and fabulous products. Hugs Pammejo
Supplies:
Embossalicious Ornate Corner Embossing Folder
Candi Metallic Bronze 
Core'dinations Pastel
White with Black Swirl Sheer Ribbon
Pattern Paper
Gemstone
Sanding Block
White Card Stock
Pop Dots
Adhesive

Inspired by Stamping August Release - Basic Backgrounds IV and Guy Sentiments Stamps

Welcome to Inspired by Stamping Release day of Basic Backgrounds IV and Guy Sentiment Stamp Sets. I used both stamps on my projects today and honestly I think they are amazing. Joanna has out done herself on these stamps. I always feel that we yearn for stamps for the boys and men in our lives, well let me tell you this months release are just amazing, so please make sure to visit Inspired by Stamping Blog each day this week to be totally inspired.

For my Thinking of You card I used the knotted rope stamp from the set, there are three different backgrounds to this set. My frame/sentiment is from the Guy Sentiment set...don't you just love it. I stamped all the stamps with brown ink and fussy cut the frame out before placing it on pop dots. 

For my second card I made a gift card. I had a die that I made the card with, placed a handsome piece of pattern paper to the front ....

 I added a belly band that I stamped using the Basic Background IV using red ink. I stamped, cut the strip, wrapped it around the card and secured it into place with adhesive....

Lastly I added my stamped Frame/Sentient from the Guy Sentiment Stamp Set and the best part is if you don't like to fussy cut Inspired by Stamping has a wonderful Fancy Label Die II Die Set that works great with the Guy Sentiment Stamp Set.
Please go to Inspired by Stamping Designers Blogs to see what each have shared today, I am sure you will be completely inspired. Here is a list of the designers.
Joanna
Tina
Calypso
Shani
Deb
Colleen
Kendra
Irit
Shea
Leah

Supplies:
Inspired by Stamping Basic Backgrounds IV
Inspired by Stamping Guy Sentiments 
Inspired by Stamping Fancy Label II
Pattern Paper
Blue and Brown ink
Cream Card stock
Metal gear
Tiny Attacher
Ribbon
Pop dots
Gemstones
Adhesive

*There is free shipping available on all orders over $25.00, for 48 hours
**Coupon Code: August Release
***All Stamp Sets will be offered at a 10% off discount
****Don't forget to sign up for the online catalog...it is FREE!!!!
*****Make sure to check out the Inspired by Stamping Blog to see August Color Challenge details.
Hugs Pammejo

Project Life with SinCity Stamps Wings Above the Rest Stamps

With the rave of Project Life all over the web, blogs and facebook, I thought I would share with you my rendition of project life using SinCity Stamps.  Anyone that knows me knows that Graphic 45 is one of my favorite paper lines and they have a fabulous calendar collection that is available but with that being said I love to use stamps on my scrapbook projects as well as cards and alter projects.

I began my project by spraying 3 different Dylusion Spray onto white card stock, once it was dried I placed it on top of a 5x7 piece of chipboard

I stamped my background  "Wings Above theRest" SinCity Stamps to the top with black Stazon Ink.

I used a stencil and modeling past on top of my project once it was dried and allowed it to dry completely before finishing it.

While my project was drying I stamped the world hot air balloon from the "Wings Above the Rest" Stamp Set and colored it in with Copic Markers

Here is a closer look of the stamps from the "Wings Above the Rest" Stamp Set along. I enjoy layering my pieces so I did a couple of hot air balloons and placed them together with pop dots, added a "Wish" embellishment and piece of red twine.

So as you can see it fits perfect in my made easy sleeve but it has 4 empty spaces...so come back on the August 19th to see my finished project life sleeve but between now and then make sure to visit daily for more inspiration. Don't for get to check out SinCity Stamps Store to see fabulous projects and follow us on facebook. Hugs Pammejo 
Supplies:
SinCity Stamps: Wings Above the Rest 
Graphic 45 Tropical Travelogue
Dylusions Sprays
Gesso
Black Stazon Ink
Chippie Leaf
Metal
Red Twine
Brown Chestnut Roan Ink

Addicted to CAS with Inspired by Stamping

Today I want to share with you my "Miss You" Card I made as part of the Inspired by Design Team as we are participating in the Addicted to CAS Challenge. I made my "Miss You" Card because the challenge is a "Summer" theme and I am so going to miss summer, though fall is my favorite time of the year but I love the summer sun, swimming and fresh air...

I started my card by stamping a piece of white card stock using Ladybug Memento Ink and the Fancy Circles around the edge to do my border. I also used it for my sentiment for the center of my card front.

My black dotted background paper was made with white card stock, Black Memento Ink and Inspired by Stamping Background Basic III Stamp Set...so by just using two different stamp sets some white card stock you can make a wonderful "Clean and Simple" card. I hope you try your hand at the challenge over at Addicted to CAS and make sure to check out Inspired by Stamping Blog for inspiration, the Inspired by Stamping Store and remember to sign up for the Online Catalog it is "free". Hugs Pammejo
Supplies:
Inspired by Stamping Background Basic III
Inspired by Stamping Fancy Labels
Ladybug and Black Memento Ink
Black Gemstones
White, Red, Black Card Stock

I HAVE EXCITING NEWS TODAY - Announcing the CSW Distuributors Design Team with lots of giveaways!!!!

CSW Distributors is very excited to announce the official launch of the CSW Distributors Blog and to introduce you to this team of talented designers who will be sharing their work here on a regular basis! Our Design Team will be inspiring you by sharing projects and tutorials showcasing Couture Creations products. Please take some time to read more about each artist and to view a sampling of their work.

Hi! My name is Dana Tatar and I am a stay-at-home mom currently living in Florida with my husband and two young daughters. I started scrapbooking to preserve memories after the birth of my first daughter and now I enjoy the creative outlet.

I love to mix products from different collections on my projects and I frequently find inspiration in music, poetry and pop culture. I love fussy cutting and flowers and both can be seen on the majority of my projects. My dominant scrappy styles are clean and simple and pretty chic, but I do like to mix things up a bit, depending on the paper or photos I want to use. I'm an active blogger and I like to share my tips and ideas. I create a little of everything, including layouts, cards, tags, artist trading cards, arches and small gift and home decor items.

When I'm not scrapping, I enjoy cooking and baking, reading, listening to music and spending time outdoors with my family and basset hound.I am so excited to be a part of the CSW Distributor Team and I'm looking forward to sharing my projects created with these amazing products! Please stop by my blog, They Call Me Tatar Salad.

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My name is Gloria Stengel and I live in Oceanside, CA. I’ve been a CA resident since March 2005, after living in five other states. I live with my husband Matt and our three children, Nathan (21), Laura (17), and Jonah (12). I home school my two youngest children, but my oldest son has graduated and now attends college full-time. We also have a kitten named Milo. He was born August 2012,and he is making my life crazy, but he's so cute that I am willing to sacrifice the occasional ribbon or button!

I have been hooked on paper crafts all of my life. In 1990, I discovered rubber stamping and in 1996, I stumbled across "modern" scrapbooking. I love all aspects of paper crafting: card making, scrapbooking, mini albums, altered art, up-cycling, you name it! I am happiest when I am making a mess! It's the cleaning up part that I don't care for!

I have been on a number of design teams over the past few years, including current terms with Graphic 45 and Hampton Art Stamps. I also accept various guest design spots and work with online stores from time to time, including Really Reasonable Ribbon and CropStop. I recently began writing blog articles for Crafts 'n things Magazine, which allows me to share tutorials, favoriteproducts, and advice on paper crafting. The design teams I work with are very diverse, which is an amazing thing for me considering that I love all sorts of art mediums.

I have also been published in several magazines. Plus I have a blog, a Facebook Fan Page, and a YouTube channel in order to share my creative work.

I am sopleased to be joining the CSW Distributors Team! Visit my blog, Scraps of Life.

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My name is Pam Bray but my closest friends call me "Pammejo."

I am a wife, mom of 4 and grandma to 8 very amazing grandchildren if I must say so myself. I have been scrapbooking for the last 15 years. My scrapbooking has evolved into paper crafting, altered projects, and card making. The last two years I have been published in several magazines as well as been featured on several manufacturing blogs.

I love Diet Coke and chocolate so they must be close at hand when I am creating. I enjoy traveling with my husband of 39 years along with our Yorkie "Charlie" and cat "Gracie." When we travel I alwaystake my scrapbooking with me since we travel in our RV.

I am so excited to be part of the CSW Distributors Design Team and look forward to sharing my projects with you.Please pop over to my blog Scrapbook Flair and see what else I have been up to.

Hugs, Pammejo

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Hello, my name is Patti Hamil. I live in the US in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia with my husband, youngest son, 4 dogs and one 17 year old cat! We also have 2 more children who are out of the house already! We are excited to have become first time Grandparents in June!

I’ve been scrapping for many years now and have been lucky enough to serve on some wonderful design teams. I’ve been published, taught classes at CKC and my local scrapbooking store. I also have projects featured on HSN and QVC for a couple of companies. I love scrapbooking, spending time with my family and spending time outdoors.

I am so happy and excited to be a part of this wonderful team, I was so honored to be chosen and look forward to working with these wonderful products! Please visit my blog My Pieces of Time.

 
Join us here next week for our Hepburn Feature. Each Design Team member will be sharing a project featuring the Couture Creations Hepburn Embossing Folder. We will also share two full project tutorials!

If you'd like some more inspiration, but don't want to wait until next week, we invite you to look over the previous posts on this blog. We've been sharing some of our favorite projects from the above artists as well as several special guest designers.

Make sure to check CWS Distrubutors Blog as well as each of the designers blogs...lot of "Giveaways"!!! Just leave a comment and follow each of us. I hope you will be completely inspired and for my giveaway I would like to give two Couture Creations Embossing Folders to one lucky person. Hugs Pammejo

Hello Card ... CropStop Guest Designer and Heartflet Creations

I am excited to share with you that I am the CropStop Guest Designer for August.,,so I hope you enjoy the card that I will be sharing with you to day.

I made my card using Heartfelt Creations Daphne Collection along with the Spring Season Precut Stamp Set. I layered and corner rounded my papers prior to placing them on to my 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" card base. I added the burgundy Daphne layer with the pretty CropStop Ribbon and stamped birdhouse to the top of my card using pop dots.

 

Here is a closer look at the birdhouse image that I colored in with Tombow Markers...because Tombow Markers are a water-based marker I used water color paper and a black dye ink to stamp my image. I used nesting frames to cut my birdhouse out when I had it colored in. I hope you check CropStop Store and check out all the fabulous products that they offer. Hugs Pammejo

CropStop Supplies:

Heartfelt Creations Spring Season Precut set

Heartfelt Creations Daphne Collection

Candies

Green Sheer Ribbon

Tombow Markers

Cream Card Stock

Water Color Paper

Deco Corner Chomper

Nesting Dies 2

Black Ink