The Happy Stampers are doing another blog hop and we’re featuring items from the Stampin’ Up! 2015 Occasions Catalog and from Sale-A-Bration and we’re all offering blog candy! So be sure to click through the hop and leave a comment for each of us for a chance to win!
My card design was inspired by CAS(E) this Sketch #107.
I started by stamping the sentiment from the Simply Wonderful stamp set (Sale-A-Bration item) in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink on a Whisper White panel. I stamped the little row of hearts image from the You Brighten My Day stamp set (Sale-A-Bration item) in Real Red ink under the sentiment, using my Stamp-a-ma-jig to help with placement. Then I embossed the stamped panel with the Happy Heart Embossing Folder.
I adhered the embossed panel to a panel of Basic Black card stock with SNAIL, then adhered a smaller panel of Basic Black card stock and a panel from the Stacked With Love DSP stack over the embossed panel, using SNAIL to adhere the layers. I wrapped a strand of Gold Baker’s Twine around the panel and tied a bow, then adhered the layered panel to a Real Red card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I cut a two hearts from a different panel of the Stacked With Love DSP pack and one heart from Gold Foil Sheets with the heart dies from the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies set. I adhered the gold heart to the larger heart and the smaller heart to the card front with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and I adhered the larger heart with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I punched a heart from another sheet from the Stacked With Love DSP Stack with the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack punch and I adhered it with Multipurpose Liquid Glue to complete the card front.
I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the heart images from the You Brighten My Day stamp set on a Whisper White panel inside the card.
For the treat bag, I cut the main pieces with the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies from the Stacked with Love DSP Stack. I had to cut the right side from two pieces of DSP (since a single piece isn’t wide enough) and I just adhered them together at the seam, the same way that the left side is adhered. Before adhering the back of the bag together, I used the row of hearts die to cut the hearts across the top of the bag. I used Sticky Strip to adhere the bag together, I find that to be the fastest and easiest adhesive for this project.
I cut the banner with the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits die from the Stacked With Love DSP Stack. I adhered a heart that I’d cut from Real Red card stock with the die from the Treat Bag set with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I punched an arrow from Gold Foil Sheets with the What’s Up Punch, snipped it in half, then adhered the pieces with Multipurpose Liquid Glue to the heart.
I cut the sentiment out with the die from the Treat Bag set from Stacked With Love DSP and I adhered it with Multipurpose Liquid Glue over the heart. I clipped the banner and a strand of Gold Sequins to the bag with a Mini Metallic Clothespin, then adhered a few random hearts with Multipurpose Liquid Glue that I’d cut from Gold Foil Sheets with the heart die from the Treat Bag Set.
Blog Candy!!
Alright, now for the blog candy…I’ve got a blog candy package featuring paper! One lucky person will receive the Stacked With Love DSP Stack, a Large Kraft Grid Journal and the Fresh Prints DSP Stack (retired)!!
Simply leave me a comment on this post telling me your favorite item from the new Occasions Catalog before 7 AM ET on Sunday, February 1 and you’ll be entered to win. I’ll have the random number generator pick a comment on Sunday morning and I’ll announce the winner on my blog that morning! Please note, anyone is welcome to leave me a comment but I am only able to ship the blog candy items to addresses within the United States. Thanks for your understanding.
Okay, on with the hop! To hop forward to Sandi MacIver’s blog, click the right arrow button. To move back to Mary Deatherage’s blog, click the left arrow button.
In case you get lost along the way, here is a list of the Happy Stampers Team Members who are joining in this blog hop:
- Heather Van Looy – www.handcraftingwithheather.com
- Mary Deatherage – www.stampsnlingers.com
- Amy Koenders – www.stampwithamyk.com <<<<You are here
- Sandi MacIver – www.stampingwithsandi.com
You can find a complete list of supplies, including card stock cuts, at the very bottom of this post.
January 16-31 Hostess Code: VZD74WFK
Use this hostess code when you order and receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift for January is your choice of any item valued up to $8.95 in either the 2014-15 Annual Catalog or the 2015 Occasions Catalog!
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- Real Red – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base
- Basic Black – 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel, 1-7/8″ x 3-7/8″ panel
- Whisper White – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ panel, 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel (inside card)
- Stacked With Love Designer Series Paper – 1-3/4″ x 3-7/8″ panel, two Mini Treat Bag Thinlits die cuts, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack punch
- Gold Foil Sheets – Mini Treat Bag Thinlits die cut
- Real Red – Mini Treat Bag Thinlits die cut
- Stacked With Love Designer Series Paper – five Mini Treat Bag Thinlits die cuts
- Gold Foil Sheets – Mini Treat Bag Thinlits die cut, What’s Up Punch
Stampin’ Up! items used to create these projects:
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My Favorite stamp set is Sheltering Tree from the Occasions Catalog, Amy. I have not used it yet (haven’t used many new items since I’m still making Valentine cards) but I know it will be fun when I do! Your card and treat bag are so crisp and clean, and I love the look! You are always making me smile with the creations you come up with~
I love the sheltering tree stamp. So many ways to use this stamp. Thanks for the chance to win blog candy.
awesome projects Amy, thanks for the valentines reminder, it completely slipped my brain this week, haha….love your layout and color choices they are absolutely perfect together.
Beautiful card and I love the treat bag. I have lots of favorites from the new Occasions catalog but I will choose Indescribable Gift. I love the gorgeous flowers!
I love your projects! There are too many great items to pick from, but I will go with the Hello Life stamp set as my favorite-for now!
So far, my favourite item is the butterfly framelits. They are so versatile and make it LOOK like you spent waaaay longer in the card then you actually did! (Ok, in MOST cases…LOL)
Ohhhh! So hard to pick a favorite. I am torn between the Blooming Butterflies and the mini bow punch. The Butterflies win though, such a versatile stamp set and the framelits are icing on the cake.
I love all your projects, you are such a talented lady. I love the butterfly framelits and the mini treat bag thinlits dies. I love the Sheltering Tree stamp set…..I’m sorry but it’s impossible for me to pick just one!!
Love your projects especially the treat bag because this is also my favorite product from the occasions catalog.
Gosh, Amy. These are both just great! Awesome job. You are, in fact, my Stampin’ Up bar-setter! 🙂
It would be so much easier to tell you which “stamp” I didn’t like, since I don’t have one. I will tell you I love all the stamps I have purchased. For Sale-A-Bration, I will pick Sheltering Tree. My goodness four seasons in one box and so much to do with them, how could you not love that!! You can stamp all day with this set and come up with something new each time. Thanks Stampin’ Up for this fun stamp.
I love the cute Valentine’s card. The different sized hearts balance your design well! I also love that treat bag. I haven’t broken mine in yet, but I will have to do that soon! 🙂
I love the Mini Treat Bag die. I’ve made a ton of them already.
Love the Valentine card and mini-treat bag. My favorite Occasions product is the Sheltering Tree stamp set. I can see this set being used for all occasions and masculine cards as well!
I love Sheltering Tree……it is a very versatile stamp set. Plus the font of the greetings are so pretty. Thanks for the chance at some blog candy!
What a cute duo you have made today!! I like all of the texture you have created. My favorite thing from the SAB catty is the Lotus Blossom set. Thanks for a chance to win.
All of the stamps are terrific but my favorite is Lotus Blossom. So many ways to use them from simple to dramatic.
Very pretty! Wonderful take on the sketch!
Awesome card and mini bag. I love how you created the card to match with the bag. So very nicely done!!
My FAVE Occasion catalog product is the Cheerful Critters stamp set. So much fun!!!
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Love your projects Amy. I am doing a valentine class. If I had not already cut my kits, I would have cased you card, darling. I just ordered that little treat bag, now I am really anxious to receive it, yours is just too cute. My favorite thing? Butterfly Basic Bundle. Thanks for sharing.
I just love those Cheerful Critters – they make me smile no matter what their saying!
Such a pretty card and mini-bag! There are so many items from which to choose but I’m going to say the Painted Petals stamp set because I love anything floral. Thank you for the chance at winning some blog candy.
From the first time I looked at the catalog and everytime since, which I might add has been probably 100 times, it has been Love is Kindness. Planning on using it for my many March birthdays! Thnaks Amy for all that you do for us.
I really like your card and treat bag. Very nice, Amy. The mini treat bag die is my favorite right now. I also like the butterfly dies and the Painted Petals Stamp set.
Great projects! Love the patterned paper! Perfect for backgrounds. I am in love with the Butterfly Basics Bundle! So many fantastic options in one set!
Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win! Love the treat bag. My favorite is the Butterfly Basics Bundle.
Love your duo today Amy! You always have the best details that add so much to your creations. I was looking at the supplies you used and had to go back to look at the arrow – awesome 😉
My favorite from the Occasions catty is the Butterfly Basics bundle. Love the butterfly framelit and the elegant “Happy Birthday” sentiment. I’ve used just that several times already. Thanks for the opportunity to win blog candy 🙂
Pretty muched everything in the Occasions Catalog, but my favorite is the Butterfly Bundle. I’m waiting for mine to arrive next week. Yay!
Your card and the treat bag are beautiful. There are so many wonderful things but I think my overall favorite is the butterfly bundle.
these are great. I especially like the way you used the hearts on the side. Nice finish. So many great things in the new catalog. so far, I have collected a few but still haven’t had a chance to play with them. Think the first will have to be the pretty butterflies.
The butterfly bundle, for sure!
I wasn’t excited about the Stacked With Love stack when I first saw it in the catalog, but after receiving some sheets in a paper share and then using it for my Valentine’s cards, I now absolutely love it! You used it beautifully!
The Mini Treatbag Thinlits Dies are my Occasions catalog favorite with the mini bow punch running a close second.
Hi Amy! First off I want to tell you that I look forward to your morning posts, so inspiring!! Love the card and treat bag, too cute!!! So difficult to pick a favorite! I think I would have to pick sheltering tree, although I am loving everything! Thanks for the chance at some awesome blog candy! Have a sparkling day!!
I love how you used the gold foil on your projects today-they really add some flair! Too many wonderful choices to pick a favorite but… I do love the Hello Life set!
The butterfly bundle is my favorite item in the Occasions catalog. I love your creations, Amy, I’ve CASEd a lot of them.
The Butterflies Thinlits dies are my favorite new product! They are perfect for so many occasions. Thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy.
Hi, Amy. I think that my favorite item from the occasions catalog is the butterfly bundle. It is lovely. On the other hand, the DSP you used for your card and mini treat bag is just beautiful. I could see it becoming my new favorite! I just love your pink and your hearts and just everything! Thank you so much for the fabulous projects! They are a real treat!
I think the golden hearts add such sparkle! Thanks for sharing these cute ideas with us. My current favorite item in the catalog is the Four Frames bundle, with the coordinating punch. The art on these stamps is so cute, there is a nice variety of four designs to choose from, the punch makes it quick and easy to cut out the labels, and there is a nice spot for adding sentiments. Thanks for the opportunity to enter, and best wishes to everyone!
Cute projects Amy. I am goign to have to vote for the Butterfly Basics…cant wait to use it.
My favorite so far are the butterfly framelits!
Love the coordinating card and treat bag set! Thanks for sharing! So many cool things to choose from . . . two of my favorite items are the Lotus Blossom and the Sheltering Tree stamp sets.
I love both of your projects!! My favorite is the mini treat bag. I’ve made about two dozen of them so far for my son’s teachers and my friends. It’s so quick to make and brightens everyone’s day.
Love your projects Amy! My favorite from the Occasions Catalog is the Butterfly Bundle.
Great projects – what fun cheery colors! My favorite item from the occasions catalog is the Hello Life Project kit, but there are so many wonderful items this year that it’s pretty hard to choose!
Wow, Amy! You have given me such inspiration! I am just in love with the butterfly bundle!
There are so many wonderful new things in the occasions catalog it is hard to choose… With being able to only pick one I will say the sheltering tree stamp set. There was a old stamp set I tried many times to get on ebay but lost. So I did the happy dance when I saw this set. Love your two projects today especially the card!!
Thanks for sharing this beautiful card with us at CAS(E) this sketch!
Amy, You are such an inspiration to me. I don’t believe you’ve made even one card that I”m not crazy about. As for my favorite item from the new Occasions catalog, is there a box to check EVERYTHING? I love the new bow punch and think I will be doing my best to wear it out. I hope I am the lucky one who wins your Blog Candy cuz the paper is sooooooo pretty. Thank you!
I love the Sheltering Tree set, the Happy Hearts embosser and the bow punch!