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September RemARKably Creative Blog Tour

Welcome to the RemARKably Created Blog Tour for September.  We are focusing on Halloween this month.

I love using the Paisley Framelits stamped with a pumpkin face from the Spooky Fun Set to create ghosts. 

  Uses Spooky Fun Photopolymer Set plus Crushed Curry Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Rich Razzleberry Card Stock, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad, Petals & Paisleys Specialty Designer Series Paper, Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, SNAIL Adhesive, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block G, Classic Label Punch,  1-3/8" Circle Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, and Paisley Framelits.

I wanted to make the house on this next card multicolored, so I used the Sponge Brayers to roll color directly onto the house shape stamp in the Sweet Home Set.  I then stamped the house and cut it out by hand.

  Uses Sweet Home Photopolymer Set plus Basic Black Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Old Olive Card Stock, Pumpkin Pie Card Stock, Rich Razzleberry Card Stock, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad, Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Sponge Brayers, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block D, Clear-Mount Block E, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Fringe Scissors, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Magnetic Platform, Die Brush, Home Sweet Home Thinlits, and Halloween Scenes Edgelits.

I found that the easiest way to create the tiny bats was to cut them out using the bat die in the Home Sweet Home Thinlits first.  Then, I inked up the bat stamp from the Sweet Home Set and left it on the table in front of me with the stamp up.  I then carefully placed the cut out bat on top of the stamp and gave it some pressure with my fingers to transfer the ink from the stamp to the cut out piece.

My final card is a fun Double-Z Fold card.  If you click on the You Tube Videos link in the right column it will take you directly to the Stampin' Up! You Tube Channel.  Type "double z fold card" into the search bar and click on the magnifying glass and you'll see lots of videos with directions on how to make these fun fold cards.  For my version, I created a fun Halloween scene using the Cookie Cutter Halloween Set and Sweet Home Sweet.

Here is what the card looks like closed:

And here is the card open:

Uses Cookie Cutter Halloween Clear-Mount Set and Sweet Home Photopolymer Set plus Crushed Curry Card Stock, Basic Black Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Old Olive Card Stock, Pumpkin Pie Card Stock, Rich Razzleberry Card Stock, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Blender Pens, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Basic Gray Archival Stampin' Pad, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block D, Clear-Mount Block E, Clear-Mount Block H, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, 1-1/2" Circle Punch, Cookie Cutter Builder Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Fringe Scissors, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Magnetic Platform, Die Brush, Home Sweet Home Thinlits, and Halloween Scenes Edgelits.

I hope you liked the projects I created.  If you did, please let me know by leaving a comment.  Feel free to Pin, Like, or Tweet any of my creations as well!

To go on to the next blog Pam Staples at Sunny Girl Scraps and more wonderful ideas, please click here or on the icon below.

In case any of the links aren't working anywhere along the way, here's a complete list of all the blogs participating starting with the next blog and listed alphabetically by each person's name:

Pam Staples - http://wp.me/p3p2VA-1Ad

Janet Wakeland - http://wp.me/pHIQD-asW

Nancy Amato - http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com/2016/09/fall-is-almost-here-remarkably-created.html

Melissa Bolinger - http://creativeblessingsbymissy.blogspot.com/2016/09/remarkable-blog-tour-halloween.html

Tamra Davis - http://www.theCardLadies.com/remarkable-blog-hop-its-washi-day/

Connie Deibler - http://tinyurl.com/h6ofsyg

Arden Dougan - http://stampinarden.blogspot.com/2016/09/remarkables-blog-tour-september.html

Tracie Evans Langley - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/traciesallaboutstamping/blog?directBlogUrl=/blog/86481/entry/remarkable_stampers_september_blog_tour

Deb Lehigh - http://thestampinhut.typepad.com/the_stampin_hut/2016/09/remarkables-blog-hop-halloween.html

Anne Matasci - http://wp.me/pCcBw-2ch

Heather Mathieson - https://inkyladybug.wordpress.com/2016/09/18/spooky-september-remarkable-blog-tour

Audra Monk - http://thecraftyyogi.blogspot.com/2016/09/halloween-fun-remarkable-blog-hop.html

Linda Moore - http://moorefunstamping.typepad.com/my-blog/2016/09/remarkably-creative-blog-tour-halloween-fall.html

Maria Pane - http://stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com/2016/09/su-remarkable-blog-tour-featuring-fall.html

Michele Reynolds - You Are Here!

You can place an online order for some of the products used on these projects by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store! 

Product List

Spooky Fun Photopolymer Bundle

[144437]

$36.75

Petals & Paisleys Specialty Designer Series Paper

[142017]

$13.00

Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine

[141682]

$3.00

Classic Label Punch

[141491]

$18.00

1-3/8" Circle Punch

[119860]

$16.00

Paisley Framelits Dies

[141849]

$29.00

Sweet Home Photopolymer Bundle

[143516]

$53.00

Sponge Brayers

[141714]

$8.00

Fringe Scissors

[133325]

$10.00

Cookie Cutter Halloween Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[142255]

$17.00

Blender Pens

[102845]

$10.00

Simply Scored

[122334]

$30.00

1-1/2" Circle Punch

[138299]

$16.00

Cookie Cutter Builder Punch

[140396]

$18.00

August Blog Tour

Welcome to the RemARKably Created Blog Tour for August.  I think most of us, including me, are showcasing the gorgeous Thoughtful Branches Bundle which is available from Stampin' Up! while supplies last or until August 31, whichever comes first.  If you haven't already ordered this set, you are going to want to do so soon!  This was also my Class in the Mail Kit for this month.  Those who ordered the kit from me by last Friday are receiving the consumable materials they need to create these cards along with directions.

This first card also showcases a technique called clear-block stamping.  Simply press a clear block directly onto an ink pad and then stamp onto a piece of card stock with the block to create a nice square or rectangle of color to highlight your other stamped images.  Sometimes, like on this card, I do lightly spritz the inked block with water using an old Stampin' Mist bottle to make the color blend together nicely.  Be sure to let your card stock dry thoroughly before stamping any images on the square of color.  You can speed up the drying a bit by using a Heat Tool if you wish.  I used a piece of regular Whisper White Card Stock, but the water on the ink block made the card stock buckle a bit.  For better results, you might want to use a piece of Whisper White Thick Card Stock.

  Uses Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Set plus Garden Green Card Stock, Night of Navy Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad, Night of Navy Solid Baker's Twine, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block D, Clear-Mount Block H, old Stampin' Mist bottle filled with water, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, and Post-It Notes (for masking).

  Uses Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Set plus Delightful Dijon Card Stock, Cajun Craze Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Delightful Dijon Classic Stampin' Pad, Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad, Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad, 2015-2017 In Color Doilies, Gold Sequin Trim, Linen Thread, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block B, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, and Beautiful Branches Thinlits.

Want a really quick and easy way to cut out the tiny apple image in the Thoughtful Branches Set?  Use the Tree Builder Punch!  This punch fits perfectly around the apple shape.  Of course, there is a tiny apple framelit included in the Beautiful Branches Thinlits, but the punch is really quick and easy!

  Uses Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Set plus Cucumber Crush Card Stock, Tip Top Taupe Card Stock, Watermelon Wonder Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Pool Party Card Stock, Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin' Pad, Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad, Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad, 2015-2017 In Color Doilies, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block E, Tree Builder Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Fringe Scissors, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Beautiful Branches Thinlits, and Woodgrain Embossing Folder.

To create some extra depth and sparkle on the flower, I adhered the stamped and cut out image to a piece of Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper and then trimmed around the edges by hand with Paper Snips.  To make the card stock stick properly to the glimmer paper, I used tiny pieces of Tear & Tape Adhesive, nothing else really sticks well to the glitter on the glimmer paper.

  Uses Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Set plus Sweet Sugarplum Card Stock, Mint Macaron Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Blushing Bride Card Stock, Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad, Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper, Sweet Sugarplum 3/8" Ruched Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block E, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Die Brush, and Beautiful Branches Thinlits.

Again, use Tear & Tape Adhesive to adhere the stamped vanilla panel to the glimmer paper.

  Uses Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Set plus Sahara Sand Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Blushing Bride Card Stock, Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad, Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad, Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad, Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper, Watermelon Wonder 5/8" Mini Striped Ribbon, Stamping Sponges, SNAIL Adhesive, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block I, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Sweet & Sassy Framelits, Beautiful Branches Thinlits, and scratch paper (to cut heart from and use as a stencil).

My final card using this set also uses a couple of sneak peek products from the Holiday Catalog that will be available for purchase starting September 1.  The sneak peek products are highlighted in bold.

  Uses Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Set plus Night of Navy Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Real Red Card Stock, Regals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Night of Navy), Copper Foil Sheets, Candy Cane Lane Baker's Twine, Real Red 3/4" Stitched Edge Ribbon, VersaMark Pad, Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block B, 1/16" Handheld Circle Punch, Sweetheart Punch, Confetti Hearts Border Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Magnetic Platform, Die Brush, Lots of Labels Framelits, and Beautiful Branches Thinlits.

I hope you liked the projects I created.  If you did, please let me know by leaving a comment.  Feel free to Pin, Like, or Tweet any of my creations as well!

To go on to the next blog Pam Staples at Sunny Girl Scraps and more wonderful ideas, please click here or on the icon below.

In case any of the links aren't working anywhere along the way, here's a complete list of all the blogs participating starting with the next blog and listed alphabetically by each person's name:

Pam Staples - http://wp.me/p3p2VA-1vw

Janet Wakeland - http://wp.me/pHIQD-ao7

Mary Jo Price-Williams - http://technostamper.blogspot.com/2016/08/team-blog-hop.html

Nancy Amato - http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com/2016/08/thoughtful-branches-remarkable-stampers.html

Melissa Bolinger - http://creativeblessingsbymissy.blogspot.com/2016/08/remarkable-blog-tour-thoughtful-branches.html

Tamra Davis - http://www.theCardLadies.com/remarkable-blog-hop-hello-to-fall/

Connie Deibler - http://www.conniestamps.com/2016/08/remarkable-blog-tour-thoughtful-branches.html

Arden Dougan - http://stampinarden.blogspot.com/2016/08/remarkable-blog-tour-august-2016.html

Tracie Evans Langley - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/traciesallaboutstamping/blog?directBlogUrl=/blog/86481/entry/remarkable_stampers_august_blog_tour

Deb Lehigh - http://thestampinhut.typepad.com/the_stampin_hut/2016/08/remarkables-blog-hop-august-.html

Anne Matasci - http://wp.me/pCcBw-2ba

Audra Monk - http://thecraftyyogi.blogspot.com/2016/08/its-all-about-dsp-remarkable-blog-hop.html

Maria Pane - http://stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com/2016/08/remarkable-blog-tour-august.html

Michele Reynolds - You Are Here!

You can place an online order for some of the products used on these projects by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store! 

Product List

Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Bundle

[144328]

$52.00

Night Of Navy Solid Baker's Twine

[141684]

$3.00

2015-2017 In Color Doilies

[141674]

$6.00

Gold Sequin Trim

[132983]

$5.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$4.50

Tree Builder Punch

[138295]

$18.00

Fringe Scissors

[133325]

$10.00

Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[127821]

$7.50

Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper

[140550]

$5.00

Sweet Sugarplum 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon

[141428]

$8.00

Watermelon Wonder 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Mini Striped Ribbon

[141433]

$8.00

Stamping Sponges

[141337]

$3.50

Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies

[141707]

$35.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$8.50

Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder

[141636]

$5.00

1/16" Circle Handheld Punch

[134363]

$9.00

Sweetheart Punch

[133786]

$16.00

Confetti Hearts Border Punch

[137415]

$22.00

Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies

[138281]

$27.00

July Blog Tour

Welcome to the RemARKably Created Blog Tour for July.  I have decided to show you a couple of the cards we are making in my Club Classes this month that use new sets and new accessories.  Both of these cards also have a little bit of movement to them.

This first card uses the fun new Foxy Friends Bundle.  The raccoon's head bobbles around a little because of the way I adhered it to the card.

  Uses Foxy Friends Photopolymer Set and Sheltering Tree Photopolymer Set plus Cherry Cobbler Card Stock, Crushed Curry Card Stock, Sahara Sand Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad, Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Gray Archival Stampin' Pad, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block D, Clear-Mount Block E, Clear-Mount Block H, Confetti Hearts Border Punch, Fox Builder Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Cupcake Cutouts Framelits, and Woodland Embossing Folder.

To create the bobble head, I cut a thin strip of card stock with the long banner framelit from the Cupcake Cutouts Framelits making sure that I got one of the notched ends.  I then folded the notched in along the creases created by the framelit in a Z shape.  I adhered one end of the z to the back of the head punch out using a Mini Glue Dot and the other end of the z to the card front using a Mini Glue Dot.  This allows the head to bobble a bit.

To create the background for the card, I stamped the mass of leaves image from the Sheltering Tree Set in Cajun Craze and Crushed Curry randomly all over the inside of the flap of the Woodland Embossing Folder that has the logos on it.  I then inserted my card stock and ran it through the Big Shot.  The ink transfers to the card stock and makes it look as if the leaves are appearing behind the embossed tree trunks.

My second card is a fun shaker card using the Painter's Palette Set and some of the new In Colors.  Shaker cards are really easy to create now that we have the Foam Adhesive Strips available.

  Uses Painter's Palette Clear-Mount Set plus Emerald Envy Card Stock, Peekaboo Peach Card Stock, Sweet Sugarplum Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad, Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad, Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad, 2016-2018 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Emerald Envy and Sweet Sugarplum), Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack, Window Sheets, Metallics Sequin Assortment, Emerald Envy 3/8" Ruched Ribbon, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, SNAIL Adhesive, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Foam Adhesive Strips, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block E, Sprinkles Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, and Layering Squares Framelits.

I hope you liked the projects I created.  If you did, please let me know by leaving a comment.  Feel free to Pin, Like, or Tweet any of my creations as well!

To go on to the next blog at Pam Staples and Sunny Girl Scraps more wonderful ideas, please click here or on the icon below.

In case any of the links aren't working anywhere along the way, here's a complete list of all the blogs participating starting with the next blog and listed alphabetically by each person's name:

Pam Staples - http://wp.me/p3p2VA-1tD

Janet Wakeland - http://wp.me/pHIQD-amw

Mary Jo Price-Williams - http://technostamper.blogspot.com/2016/07/team-blog-hop.html

Nancy Amato - http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com/2016/07/remarkably-creative-blog-tour.html

Melissa Bolinger - http://creativeblessingsbymissy.blogspot.com/2016/07/remarkable-blog-tour.html

Tamra Davis - http://www.theCardLadies.com/remarkably-created-blog-tour-thoughtful-branches-quick-cards/

Arden Dougan - http://stampinarden.blogspot.com/2016/07/remarkable-blog-tour-july.html

Tracie Evans Langley - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/traciesallaboutstamping/blog?directBlogUrl=/blog/86481/entry/remarkable_stampers_july_blog_tour

Deb Lehigh - http://thestampinhut.typepad.com/the_stampin_hut/2016/07/remarkables-blog-hop-fresh-fruit.html

Anne Matasci - http://wp.me/pCcBw-29v

Heather Mathieson - https://inkyladybug.wordpress.com/2016/07/17/july-remarkable-blog-tour

Audra Monk - http://thecraftyyogi.blogspot.com/2016/07/a-waterfall-of-wonderful-remarkable.html

Maria Pane - http://stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com

Michele Reynolds - You Are Here!

You can place an online order for some of the products used on these projects by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store! 

Product List

Foxy Friends Photopolymer Bundle

[142326]

$40.50

Sheltering Tree Photopolymer Stamp Set

[137163]

$25.00

Confetti Hearts Border Punch

[137415]

$22.00

Cupcake Cutouts Framelits Dies

[141474]

$27.00

Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[139673]

$8.50

Painter's Palette Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[141910]

$18.00

Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack

[141657]

$10.00

Window Sheets

[142314]

$5.00

Metallics Sequin Assortment

[138390]

$5.00

Emerald Envy 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon

[141425]

$8.00

Foam Adhesive Strips

[141825]

$8.00

Sprinkles Punch

[141472]

$18.00

Layering Squares Framelits Dies

[141708]

$35.00

 

June Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for June presented by RemARKable Stampers.  You'll be seeing lots of ideas using products in the amazing new catalog!

There are so many wonderful new products in the new catalog, I couldn't decide what to focus on first!  So, I just started playing with some of my new toys!

I love the clean, classic look of Night of Navy and Whisper White as showcased in the pretty new Floral Boutique Designer Series Paper, so I used it as inspiration for a couple of cards.  I meant to use some of the paper itself on these cards, but I ended up deciding not to.  I'm sure I'll find a use for it soon though!

  Uses Floral Phrases Clear-Mount Set plus Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Night of Navy Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Whisper White Thick Card Stock, Whisper White Thick Baker's Twine, Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block H, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Magnetic Platform, Die Brush, Layering Ovals Framelits, and Detailed Floral Thinlits.

  Uses Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Set plus Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Night of Navy Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Whisper White Thick Card Stock, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block E, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Magnetic Platform, Die Brush, Tags & Labels Framelits, and Flourish Thinlits.

Since I'm going to be a grandma any day now, I knew I had to get the adorable new Baby Bear Set as soon as I saw it.  I'm sure I will be using it to make lots of things for my new grandson soon, but for now I combined it with the new Rich Razzleberry Ombre Stampin' Pad to create a card for a little girl baby.  For best results when stamping the bear images, be sure to place your card stock on a slightly squishy surface like our Stampin' Pierce Mat before stamping.

  Uses Baby Bear Photopolymer Set plus Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad, Rich Razzleberry Card Stock, Pink Pirouette Card Stock, Classy Designer Buttons, Very Vanilla 1/2" Lace Trim, Rich Razzleberry Ombre Stampin' Pad, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Clear-Mount Block E, Clear-Mount Block G, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Bunch of Banners Framelits, and Happy Heart Embossing Folder.

My final project is a spinner card that I got the idea for while unpacking my huge box of new toys the other day.  I couldn't do anything else with the Shooting Star Set and matching Sliding Star Framelits until I got this card out of my head!  I think it turned it pretty cool!

  Uses Shooting Star Clear-Mount Set and Number of Years Photopolymer Set plus Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Dapper Denim Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Real Red Card Stock, Whisper White Thick Card Stock, Metallic Enamel Shapes, Aqua Painters, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block H, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Sliding Star Framelits, Large Numbers Framelits, Lucky Stars Embossing Folder, and pennies.

I hope you liked the projects I created.  If you did, please let me know by leaving a comment.  Feel free to Pin, Like, or Tweet any of my creations as well!

To go on to the next blog Janet Wakeland at RemARkably Created and more wonderful ideas, please click here.

In case any of the links aren't working anywhere along the way, here's a complete list of all the blogs participating starting with the next blog and listed alphabetically by each person's name:

Janet Wakeland - http://remarkablycreated.com/2016/06/swirly-birds-stampin-remarkable-blog-hop/

Nancy Amato - http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com/2016/06/who-doesnt-love-new-stamps-remarkable.html

Melissa Bolinger - http://creativeblessingsbymissy.blogspot.com/2016/06/remarkable-blog-tour-new-new-new.html

Tamra Davis - http://www.theCardLadies.com/remarkable-blog-hop-oh-so-much-fun-to-just-play/

Connie Deibler - http://www.conniestamps.com/2016/06/whats-new.html

Tracie Evans Langley - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/traciesallaboutstamping/blog?directBlogUrl=/blog/86481/entry/remarkable_stampers_june_blog_tour

Anne Matasci - http://wp.me/pCcBw-28j

Heather Mathieson - https://inkyladybug.wordpress.com/2016/06/09/june-remarkables-blog-tour

Audra Monk - http://thecraftyyogi.blogspot.com/2016/06/somethings-new-from-su-remarkable-blog.html

Maria Pane - http://stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com/2016/06/remarkable-stampers-blog-tour-june-time.html

Michele Reynolds - You Are Here!

You can place an online order for some of the products used on these projects by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store! 

Product List

Floral Phrases Clear-Mount Bundle

[142355]

$42.25

Whisper White Thick Baker's Twine

[141688]

$3.50

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Big Shot Die Brush

[140603]

$11.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

[141706]

$35.00

Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Bundle

[142323]

$59.25

Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments

[119246]

$5.00

Tags & Labels Framelits Dies

[138282]

$27.00

Baby Bear Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141859]

$26.00

Classy Designer Buttons

[138393]

$6.00

Very Vanilla 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Lace Trim

[141672]

$7.00

Rich Razzleberry Ombre Stampin’ Pad

[141609]

$9.00

Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies

[141488]

$27.00

Happy Heart Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[137364]

$7.50

Shooting Star Clear-Mount Bundle

[142350]

$40.50

Number Of Years Photopolymer Bundle

[140811]

$49.25

Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad

[141394]

$6.50

Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141414]

$8.00

Metallic Enamel Shapes

[141678]

$7.00

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folders

[135817]

$7.50

May Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for May presented by RemARKable Stampers.  You'll be seeing lots of ideas using retiring products.

For this month, I decided to focus on the Number of Years Bundle on page 10 of the Occasions Catalog and highlight it with some retiring products.  You might spot a couple of sneak peek products from the new catalog too!

First, I made a graduation card for the daughter of one of my cousins.  I used the colors on her graduation announcement since those are her school colors.  The numbers are actually stamped in Elegant Eggplant, but for some reason they look almost black in the scan.

  Uses Number of Years Photopolymer Set and Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Set plus Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad, Elegant Eggplant Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Gold Fancy Foil Designer Vellum, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Gold Metallic Baker's Twine, Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon, 1" Square Punch, Decorative Label Punch, 1/8" Circle Handheld Punch, Curvy Corner Trio Punch, Duet Banner Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Large Numbers Framelits, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block C, and Clear-Mount Block D.

Next, I created a birthday card to send to a fellow Demonstrator as part of the #imbringingbirthdaysback movement.  Are you on my list to receive a hand-stamped birthday card from me?

  Uses Number of Years Photopolymer Set plus Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad, Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad, Mint Macaron Card Stock, Blushing Bride Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-Way Glue Pen, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Mint Macaron 1" Dotted Lace Trim, Watermelon Wonder 1" Dotted Lace Trim, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Circles Collection Framelits, Large Numbers Framelits, Clear-Mount Block G, and Clear-Mount Block H.

I combined the retiring Project Life Day to Day Set with the Number of Years Set to make this fun birthday card for a customer.  The numbers have some shimmer and shine because I painted them with the Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush.

  Uses Number of Years Photopolymer Set and Project Life Day to Day Photopolymer Set plus Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Mint Macaron Card Stock, Pool Party Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, 2-Way Glue Pen, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Pool Party 3/8" Glitter Ribbon, Subtles Designer Buttons, Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Deco Labels Collection Framelits, Large Numbers Framelits, Clear-Mount Block A, and Clear-Mount Block H.

Finally, I made a birthday card for my dad.  He'll be celebrating his birthday in Copenhagen, Denmark this year!

  Uses Number of Years Photopolymer Set and The Open Sea Clear-Mount Set plus Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad, Brights Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Old Olive), Lost Lagoon Card Stock, Old Olive Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Going Places Designer Series Paper Stack, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Silver Metallic Baker's Twine, Lost Lagoon 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon, Brights Candy Dots, Banner Triple Punch, Ornate Tag Topper Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Addition, Tiny Wave Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Large Numbers Framelits, Clear-Mount Block B, and Clear-Mount Block H.

I hope you liked the projects I created.  If you did, please let me know by leaving a comment.  Feel free to Pin, Like, or Tweet any of my creations as well!

To go on to the next blog Pam Staples at Sunny Girl Scraps and more wonderful ideas, please click here or on the graphic below.

In case any of the links aren't working anywhere along the way, here's a complete list of all the blogs participating starting with the next blog and listed alphabetically by each person's name:

Pam Staples - http://wp.me/p3p2VA-1ol

Janet Wakeland - http://wp.me/pHIQD-ajm

Nancy Amato - http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com/2016/05/remarkable-stampers-blog-tour-last-call.html

Missy Bolinger - http://creativeblessingsbymissy.blogspot.com/2016/05/remarkable-blog-tour-saying-farewell.html

Tracie Evans Langley - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/traciesallaboutstamping/blog?directBlogUrl=/blog/86481/entry/remarkable_stampers_may_blog_tour

Heather Mathieson - https://inkyladybug.wordpress.com/2016/05/12/may-remarkables-blog-tour-goodbyes-are-hard

Audra Monk - http://thecraftyyogi.blogspot.com/2016/05/a-few-of-my-retiring-favorites.html

Maria Pane - http://stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com/2016/05/remarkable-stampers-blog-tour-may.html

Michele Reynolds - You Are Here!

Items highlighted in bold are retiring.  Items highlighted in italics are new products that will be available when the new catalog goes live on June 1.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on these projects by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store! 

Product List

Number Of Years Photopolymer Bundle

[140811]

$49.25

Gold Fancy Designer Vellum Foil

[133363]

$11.00

2-Way Glue Pen

[100425]

$4.50

Gold Baker's Twine

[132975]

$3.50

Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon

[134550]

$7.00

1" Square Punch

[124094]

$16.00

Decorative Label Punch

[120907]

$18.00

1/8" Circle Handheld Punch

[134365]

$9.00

Curvy Corner Trio Punch

[139683]

$20.00

Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper

[140557]

$11.00

Mint Macaron 1" Dotted Lace Trim

[138424]

$6.00

Watermelon Wonder 1" Dotted Lace Trim

[138425]

$6.00

Circles Collection Framelits Die

[130911]

$27.00

Project Life Day To Day Photopolymer Stamp Set

[135785]

$26.00

Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Glitter Ribbon

[140561]

$5.50

Subtles Designer Buttons

[130030]

$8.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Deco Labels Framelits Die

[130102]

$25.00

The Open Sea Clear Stamp Set

[123032]

$19.00

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

[133644]

$6.50

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133679]

$7.00

Going Places Designer Series Paper Stack

[140581]

$8.00

Silver Baker's Twine

[132976]

$3.50

Lost Lagoon 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon

[138418]

$7.00

Brights Candy Dots

[130931]

$6.00

Banner Triple Punch

[138292]

$23.00

Ornate Tag Topper Punch

[137416]

$23.00

1-1/4" Circle Punch

[119861]

$16.00

1-3/8" Circle Punch

[119860]

$16.00

Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Addition

[129407]

$13.00

Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Tiny Wave Cutting Blade

[129409]

$4.00

April Occasions Bundle Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for April presented by RemARKable Stampers.  You'll be seeing lots of ideas using fantastic products in the Occasions Catalog.

For this month, I decided to focus on the Rose Wonder Bundle on page 18 of the Occasions Catalog.  I love the rose and all the wonderful sentiments in this set and, of course, the Thinlits are lots of fun to play with too.

  Uses Rose Wonder Photopolymer Set plus Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad, Mint Macaron Card Stock, Blushing Bride Card Stock, Soft Suede Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-Way Glue Pen, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Blushing Bride 1/4" Cotton Ribbon, Botanical Garden Jewels, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Big Shot Die Brush, Rose Garden Thinlits, Botanical Builder Framelits, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block D, and Clear-Mount Block H.

After heat embossing the rose and leaves image on one side of the vellum, I turned the vellum over and placed it on the Stampin' Pierce Mat.  I then used the Stylus to "color" in the leaves by adding pressure.  This turns the vellum white and adds some lines that look like veining in the leaves.

  Uses Rose Wonder Photopolymer Set plus Very Vanilla Card Stock, Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper, White Vellum Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, 2-Way Glue Pen, Everyday Chic Designer Washi Tape, Basic Black 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Metal Rimmed Pearls, Heat Tool, Black Stampin' Emboss Powder, VersaMark Pad, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Simply Scored Stylus, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Rose Garden Thinlits, Clear-Mount Block F, and Clear-Mount Block H.

I used only the stamp set for this next project.  I colored the rose using Sponge Daubers and cut it out by hand.  The leaves are stamped directly onto the white layer using the Garden Green Marker and then colored in using a Blender Pen.  I added a subtle sparkle to the rose using the Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush.

  Uses Rose Wonder Photopolymer Set plus Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad, Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Regals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Garden Green), Old Olive Card Stock, Garden Green Card Stock, Rose Red Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Love Blossoms Embellishment Kit, Sponge Daubers, Blender Pens, Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, Banner Triple Punch, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Clear-Mount Block F, and Clear-Mount Block G.

I got the idea for this last project, which only uses the thinlits, from a decorated candle I saw in a store.  I knew I could create something similar.  I wanted the cut out roses to be very sturdy, especially the one tied to the candle, so I cut them out of a piece of cardboard backing from a package of designer paper.  The box is made using the Gift Box Punch Board and the pretty Shine On Specialty Designer Series Paper, which is a little sturdier.  I made two of the largest size box possible and cut off the top flaps on each.  The candle fits down inside the bottom box with the silver stripes and then the top box with the watermelon triangles is tucked inside of it.  I gave the candle and box to my March Club Hostess as an extra thank you gift for being my Hostess during March.

Uses Cucumber Crush Card Stock, Shine On Specialty Designer Series Paper, Gift Box Punch Board, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, 2-Way Glue Pen, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Cucumber Crush 1" Dotted Lace Trim, Watermelon Wonder 1" Dotted Lace Trim, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Big Shot Die Brush, Rose Garden Thinlits, cardboard from designer paper package, and candle.

I hope you liked the projects I created.  If you did, please let me know by leaving a comment.  Feel free to Pin, Like, or Tweet any of my creations as well!

To go on to the next blog Nancy Amato at Stampin' All Night with Nancy and more wonderful ideas, please click here or on the graphic below.

In case any of the links aren't working anywhere along the way, here's a complete list of all the blogs participating starting with the next blog and listed alphabetically by each person's name:

Nancy Amato - http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com/2016/04/remarkable-stampers-blog-tour-spring-is.html

Missy Bolinger - http://creativeblessingsbymissy.blogspot.com/2016/04/remarkable-blog-tour-spring-has-sprung.html

Tamra Davis - http://www.theCardLadies.com/remarkable-blog-hop-welcome-spring/

Tracie Evans Langley - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/traciesallaboutstamping/blog?directBlogUrl=/blog/86481/entry/april_s_remarkables_tour_spring

Anne Matasci - http://wp.me/pCcBw-26D

Heather Mathieson - https://inkyladybug.wordpress.com/2016/04/14/remarkables-april-blog-tour

Audra Monk - http://thecraftyyogi.blogspot.com/2016/04/more-occasions-bundles.html

Maria Pane http://stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com/2016/04/remarkables-spring-and-occasions-blog.html

Michele Reynolds - You Are Here!

You can place an online order for some of the products used on these projects by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store!  The Rose Garden Thinlits are on sale this week as part of the final week of Weekly Deals.

Product List

Rose Wonder Photopolymer Bundle

[140804]

$49.25

Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper

[140557]

$11.00

Blushing Bride 1/4" Cotton Ribbon

[134558]

$6.00

Botanical Garden Jewels

[140585]

$7.00

1-3/4" Circle Punch

[119850]

$18.00

2" Circle Punch

[133782]

$18.00

Botanical Builder Framelits Dies

[140625]

$33.00

Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper

[138444]

$11.00

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101856]

$6.50

Everyday Chic Designer Washi Tape

[138385]

$8.00

Basic Black 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon

[138430]

$9.00

Metal Rimmed Pearls

[138394]

$5.00

Black Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109133]

$5.00

Simply Scored Stylus

[125624]

$4.50

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Love Blossoms Embellishment Kit

[140551]

$12.00

Sponge Daubers

[133773]

$5.00

Blender Pens

[102845]

$10.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Banner Triple Punch

[138292]

$23.00

Shine On Specialty Designer Series Paper

[140579]

$13.00

Gift Box Punch Board

[135863]

$20.00

Cucumber Crush 1" Dotted Lace Trim

[138423]

$6.00

Watermelon Wonder 1" Dotted Lace Trim

[138425]

$6.00

March Occasions Bundle Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for March presented by RemARKable Stampers.  You'll be seeing lots of ideas using fantastic products in the Occasions Catalog and, since Sale-A-Bration is still going on, maybe a few goodies from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure as well.  Don't forget that Sale-A-Bration ends soon though!

For this month, I decided to focus on the A Nice Cuppa Bundle on pages 34 and 35 of the Occasions Catalog.  It is just so much fun to create with this bundle!

  Uses A Nice Cuppa Photopolymer Set plus Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Bermuda Bay Card Stock, Melon Mambo Card Stock, Pool Party Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Have a Cuppa Designer Series Paper Stack, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Pool Party 3/8" Glitter Ribbon, Banner Triple Punch, 2" Circle Punch, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Cups & Kettle Framelits, Clear-Mount Block A, and Clear-Mount Block B.

  Uses A Nice Cuppa Photopolymer Set plus Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Brights Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Bermuda Bay and Melon Mambo), Subtles Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Pink Pirouette and Pool Party), Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Basic Gray), Bermuda Bay Card Stock, Melon Mambo Card Stock, Pool Party Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Have a Cuppa Designer Series Paper Stack, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Bermuda Bay Baker's Twine, Bermuda Bay 1/8" Stitched Ribbon, Heat Tool, White Stampin' Emboss Powder, VersaMark Pad, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Cups & Kettle Framelits, Happy Heart Embossing Folder, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block E, and tissues (to wipe off excess ink after coloring in the words with markers).

  Uses A Nice Cuppa Photopolymer Set plus Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Card Stock, Pink Pirouette Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Metallics Glitter Tape, Pink Pirouette 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Cups & Kettle Framelits, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, and Scotch tape (to mask part of sentiment while inking it up).

This bundle also works well with some other stamp sets.

  Uses A Nice Cuppa Photopolymer Set and Apple of My Eye Photopolymer Set plus Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Card Stock, Pumpkin Pie Card Stock, So Saffron Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Cotton Ribbon, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Cups & Kettle Framelits, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block D, and Post-It Notes (for masking).

   Uses A Nice Cuppa Photopolymer Set and Lovely Amazing You Photopolymer Set plus Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad, Bermuda Bay Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Have a Cuppa Designer Series Paper Stack, Silver Foil Sheets, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Metallics Glitter Tape, Bermuda Bay Baker's Twine, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Cups & Kettle Framelits, and Clear-Mount Block B.

I used one of the sentiments from the stamp set on this next card and didn't use the framelits at all.

  Uses A Nice Cuppa Photopolymer Set and Going Global Clear-Mount Set plus Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad, Lost Lagoon Card Stock, Basic Black Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Going Places Designer Series Paper Stack, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Lost Lagoon 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon, Antique Brads, Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, 1-1/2" Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Craft Scissors, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Lucky Stars Embossing Folder, Clear-Mount Block B, and Clear-Mount Block D.

Of course, you can also use the Cups & Kettle Framelits without using the stamp set.  I love the utensils and couldn't resist sticking a fork into a cupcake!  I created the sparkly icing for the cupcake by adhering two strips of White Metallic Glitter Tape next to each other on a piece of Wisteria Wonder Card Stock.  Then, I stamped the cupcake top onto the tape using Wisteria Wonder Ink and punched everything out with the Tree Builder Punch.

  Uses Sprinkles of Life Photopolymer Set plus Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad, Wisteria Wonder Card Stock, Crumb Cake Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Have a Cuppa Designer Series Paper Stack, Silver Foil Sheets, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-Way Glue Pen, Metallics Glitter Tape, Tree Builder Punch, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Cups & Kettle Framelits, Clear-Mount Block C, and Clear-Mount Block G.

I hope you liked the projects I created.  If you did, please let me know by leaving a comment.  Feel free to Pin, Like, or Tweet any of my creations as well!

To go on to the next blog Pam Staples at Sunny Girl Scraps and more wonderful ideas, please click here or on the graphic below.

In case any of the links aren't working anywhere along the way, here's a complete list of all the blogs participating starting with the next blog and listed alphabetically by each person's name:

Pam Staples - http://wp.me/p3p2VA-1hv

Janet Wakeland - http://wp.me/pHIQD-aeq

Nancy Amato - http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com/2016/03/remarkable-stampers-blog-tour-dont-miss.html

Missy Bolinger - http://creativeblessingsbymissy.blogspot.com/2016/03/remarkable-blog-tour-festive-flowers.html

Tamra Davis - http://wp.me/p2QFfC-y8

Arden Dougan - http://stampinarden.blogspot.com/2016/03/remarkable-blog-tour-march-everythings.html

Tracie Evans Langley - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/traciesallaboutstamping/blog?directBlogUrl=/blog/86481/entry/march_on_over_for_the

Anne Matasci - http://wp.me/pCcBw-256

Heather Mathieson - https://inkyladybug.wordpress.com/2016/03/05/remarkables-march-blog-tour

Ann Monhollen - http://annscreativenook.blogspot.com/2016/03/sending-good-thoughts-for-sab-2016.html

Audra Monk - http://thecraftyyogi.blogspot.com/2016/03/bear-hugs-bundle-remarkable-blog-hop.html

Maria Pane - http://stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com/2016/03/remarkable-stampers-blog-tour-last.html

Michele Reynolds - You Are Here!

The Sale-A-Bration items you can choose for FREE with a qualifying order are highlighted in bold.  

You can place an online order for some of the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below.  This will take you directly to my online store!

Product List

A Nice Cuppa Photopolymer Bundle

[141074]

$39.00

Have A Cuppa Designer Series Paper Stack

[140567]

$8.00

Pool Party 3/8" (1 Cm) Glitter Ribbon

[140561]

$5.50

Banner Triple Punch

[138292]

$23.00

2" Circle Punch

[133782]

$18.00

2-1/2" Circle Punch

[120906]

$18.00

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack

[133787]

$17.00

Bermuda Bay Baker's Twine

[134575]

$3.00

Bermuda Bay 1/8" Stitched Ribbon

[140569]

$6.00

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

$5.00

Happy Heart Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[137364]

$7.50

Metallics Glitter Tape

[141020]

$0.00

Pink Pirouette 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon

[134574]

$7.00

Apple Of My Eye Photopolymer Stamp Set

[140736]

$21.00

Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Cotton Ribbon

[134565]

$6.00

1-1/4" Circle Punch

[119861]

$16.00

Lovely Amazing You Photopolymer Stamp Set

[140594]

$15.00

Silver Foil Sheets

[132178]

$4.00

Going Global Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[140748]

$19.00

Going Places Designer Series Paper Stack

[140581]

$8.00

Lost Lagoon 5/8" Striped Cotton Ribbon

[138418]

$7.00

Antique Brads

[117273]

$6.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

1-1/2" Circle Punch

[138299]

$16.00

1-3/4" Circle Punch

[119850]

$18.00

1" Circle Punch

[119868]

$13.00

Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folders

[135817]

$7.50

Sprinkles Of Life Photopolymer Stamp Set

[139971]

$21.00

Tree Builder Punch

[138295]

$18.00

February Occasions Bundle Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for February presented by RemARKable Stampers.  You'll be seeing lots of ideas using fantastic products in the Occasions Catalog and, since Sale-A-Bration is still going on, maybe a few goodies from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure as well.

I decided to focus on the Playful Pals Bundle on pages 44 and 45 of the Occasions Catalog.  This adorable bundle makes some cute little boxes and can also be used on cards.

First, I made some boxes to send to my nephews and niece for Valentine's Day.

Here's a closer look at each box and a list of supplies used for each.

  Uses Playful Pals Photopolymer Set plus Smoky Slate Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Neutrals Color Collection Designer Series Paper Stack, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Pyramid Pals Thinlits, Clear-Mount Block A, and Clear-Mount Block B.

  Uses Playful Pals Photopolymer Set plus Hello Honey Classic Stampin' Pad, Tip Top Taupe Card Stock, Hello Honey Card Stock, Go Wild Designer Series Paper Stack, 2-Way Glue Pen, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Brayer, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Pyramid Pals Thinlits, Clear-Mount Block A, and Clear-Mount Block B.

  Uses Playful Pals Photopolymer Set plus Tangelo Twist Classic Stampin' Pad, Tangelo Twist Card Stock, Basic Black Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Go Wild Designer Series Paper Stack, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-Way Glue Pen, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Brayer, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Pyramid Pals Thinlits, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, and Clear-Mount Block H.

  Uses Playful Pals Photopolymer Set plus Whisper White Card Stock, Go Wild Designer Series Paper Stack, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Extra-Large Oval Punch, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Pyramid Pals Thinlits, Clear-Mount Block A, and Clear-Mount Block B.

Next, I created a fun "snail mail" card that also uses the Better Than E-Mail Photopolymer Stamp Set.  It was one of the special photopolymer sets that was introduced last year and is still available while supplies last.

  Uses Playful Pals Photopolymer Set and Better Than E-Mail Photopolymer Set plus Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, Cucumber Crush Card Stock, Top Top Taupe Card Stock, Marina Mist Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Go Wild Designer Series Paper Stack, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-Way Glue Pen, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, 2" Circle Punch, Chevron Border Punch, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Magnetic Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Pyramid Pals Thinlits, Clear-Mount Block A, and Clear-Mount Block B.

Finally, I created a playful get well card for a friend who recently had some foot surgery done.

Uses Playful Pals Photopolymer Set and Alphabet Rotary Stamp plus Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Card Stock, Pear Pizzazz Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Color Me Irresistible Specialty Designer Series Paper, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-Way Glue Pen, Stamping Sponges, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Pyramid Pals Thinlits, Honeycomb Embossing Folder, Clear-Mount Block A, and Clear-Mount Block B.

I hope you liked the projects I created.  If you did, please let me know by leaving a comment.  Feel free to Pin, Like, or Tweet any of my creations as well!

To go on to the next blog Pam Staples at Sunny Girl Scraps and more wonderful ideas, please click here or on the graphic below.

In case any of the links aren't working anywhere along the way, here's a complete list of all the blogs participating starting with the next blog and listed alphabetically by each person's name:

Pam Staples - http://wp.me/p3p2VA-1ge

Nancy Amato - http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com/2016/02/remarkable-stampers-blog-tour.html

Missy Bolinger - http://creativeblessingsbymissy.blogspot.com/2016/02/remarkable-blog-tour-occasionssale.html

Tamra Davis - http://www.theCardLadies.com/remarkable-blog-hop-sale-a-bration-standouts

Arden Dougan - http://stampinarden.blogspot.com/2016/01/remarkable-blog-tour-february-what-i.html

Tracie Evans Langley - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/traciesallaboutstamping/blog?directBlogUrl=/blog/86481/entry/bundle_up_save_sale_a

Anne Matasci - http://wp.me/pCcBw-23t

Heather Mathieson - https://inkyladybug.wordpress.com/2016/02/12/remarkables-blog-tour-february

Ann Monhollen - http://annscreativenook.blogspot.com/2016/02/love-is-in-air.html

Audra Monk - http://thecraftyyogi.blogspot.com/2016/02/a-birthday-bundle-remarkable-blog-hop.html

Maria Pane - http://stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com/2016/02/remarkable-stampers-saleabration-and.html

Michele Reynolds - You Are Here!

January Occasions Bundle Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for January presented by RemARKable Stampers.  You'll be seeing lots of ideas using new products in the awesome new Occasions Catalog and maybe a few goodies from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure as well.

I decided to focus on the adorable Bear Hugs Bundle on page 40 of the Occasions Catalog.  As soon as I learned that I would become a grandma in June, I had to order this cute set.  It makes the most adorable cards for all kinds of occasions.

Here's a cute card that could be used as a Valentine or anniversary card.  I used my favorite new product, the Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, to color in one of the embossed hearts on the bottom right and to highlight the stamped heart the bears are holding.  This card also fits the color challenge issued by a fellow Demonstrator, Deb Lehigh, for last week.  Her color challenge was to use Tip Top Taupe, Real Red, and Whisper White.

  Uses Bear Hugs Clear-Mount Set plus Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad, 2015-2017 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Tip Top Taupe), Tip Top Taupe Card Stock, Real Red Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, Paper Snips, Updated Essentials Paper Piercing, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Bear Hugs Framelits, Happy Heart Embossing Folder, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, and Clear-Mount Block C.

I loved the idea of creating a panda bear for one of the cards.  After stamping the large bear image in black and cutting it out with the framelit, I used the Aqua Painter and some ink from the pad lid to color in his black areas.  Isn't he cute!?

  Uses Bear Hugs Clear-Mount Set plus Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad, Mint Macaron Card Stock, Basic Black Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Go Wild Designer Series Paper Stack, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Baker's Twine Combo Pack, Aqua Painters, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Banners Framelits, Bear Hugs Framelits, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block E, and Clear-Mount Block G.

This next card would be great for a birthday wish or to wish someone well.  I used the skirt image to make the curtains for the window.

  Uses Bear Hugs Clear-Mount Set plus Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad, 2015-2017 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Mint Macaron), Subtles Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Blushing Bride), Regals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Garden Green and Rose Red), Neutrals Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Soft Suede), Soft Sky Card Stock, Crumb Cake Card Stock, Soft Suede Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Basic Gray Archival Stampin' Pad, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Hearth & Home Thinlits, Bear Hugs Framelits, Brick Wall Embossing Folder, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, and Clear-Mount Block G.

I sent this card to my brother for his birthday because he loves to fish.  I painted the scales with the Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush before gluing them in place and I stamped the fish on Shimmery White Card Stock.  I did cut the fish out by hand instead of using the matching framelit because I didn't want any outline around them.

  Uses Bear Hugs Clear-Mount Set plus Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin' Pad, Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Cucumber Crush Card Stock, Bermuda Bay Card Stock, Shimmery White Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-Way Glue Pen, Linen Thread, Bermuda Bay 1/8" Stitched Ribbon, Aqua Painters, Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Striped Scallop Thinlits, Clear-Mount Block B, and Clear-Mount Block G.

I sent this final card to a friend who made us some delicious cookies as a Christmas gift.  I stamped the "You're So Sweet" sentiment on the inside.  A little Gold Wink of Stella adds some shimmer to the honey.

  Uses Bear Hugs Clear-Mount Set plus Hello Honey Classic Stampin' Pad, Tangelo Twist Classic Stampin' Pad, Hello Honey Card Stock, Tangelo Twist Card Stock, Pink Pirouette Card Stock, So Saffron Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-Way Glue Pen, Linen Thread, Aqua Painters, Gold Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, Balloon Bouquet Punch, Craft Scissors, Updated Essentials Paper Piercing, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Precision Base Plate, Big Shot Die Brush, Hexagon Hive Thinlits, Lots of Labels Framelits, Bear Hugs Framelits, and Clear-Mount Block B.

I hope you liked the projects I created.  If you did, please let me know by leaving a comment.  Feel free to Pin, Like, or Tweet any of my creations as well!

To go on to the next blog Pam Staples at Sunny Girl Scraps and more wonderful ideas, please click here or on the graphic below.

In case any of the links aren't working anywhere along the way, here's a complete list of all the blogs participating starting with the next blog and listed alphabetically by each person's name:

Pam Staples - http://wp.me/p3p2VA-1dW

Janet Wakeland - http://wp.me/pHIQD-aaT

Nancy Amato - http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com/2016/01/new-year-new-products.html

Missy Bolinger - http://creativeblessingsbymissy.blogspot.com/2016/01/remarkable-blog-tour-occasions-catalog.html

Tamra Davis - http://www.theCardLadies.com/remarkable-blog-hop-happy-new-products-year/

Arden Dougan - http://stampinarden.blogspot.com/2016/01/remarkable-blog-tour-january-2016.html

Tracie Evans Langley - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/traciesallaboutstamping/blog?directBlogUrl=/blog/86481/entry/sale_a_brating_with_the

Anne Matasci - http://wp.me/pCcBw-21C

Heather Mathieson - www.inkyladybug.wordpress.com/remarkables-blog-tour-new-year-new-bundles

Audra Monk - http://thecraftyyogi.blogspot.com/2016/01/love-bundles-remarkable-blog-hop.html

Maria Pane - http://stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com/2016/01/its-remarkable-saleabration-and.html

Michele Reynolds - You Are Here!

December Holiday Bundle Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for December presented by RemARKable Stampers.  Since this month is so busy with holiday preparations and events, we decided to present some last minute ideas using products in the amazing Holiday Catalog.  Don't forget that many of these products are retiring soon, so be sure to contact your Demonstrator to place some orders for goodies before they disappear!

I decided to continue focusing on one of the money-saving Bundles in the Holiday Catalog, the Snow Place Bundle.  This bundle includes the adorable Snow Place Photopolymer Set and coordinating Snow Friends Framelits.  It is not retiring, so you have some time to order it, but why not order it soon so you can create some cute winter projects!?  I made a couple of fun gift tags that my Club Members got to make as some of the projects at my December Club Classes.  Enjoy!

This first tag is pictured on top of a piece of Garden Green Card Stock just so you can see it easily.

  Uses Snow Place Photopolymer Set and Stake Your Claim Clear-Mount Set plus Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad, Brights Collection Stampin' Write Markers (Pumpkin Pie), Whisper White Card Stock, Winter Wonderland Designer Vellum Stack, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, 2-Way Glue Pen, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Real Red Pompom Trim, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad, 1/8" Circle Handheld Punch, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Handpicked Framelits, Lots of Labels Framelits, Snow Friends Framelits, Clear-Mount Block A, and Clear-Mount Block D.

My second tag uses some clear packing tape to adhere some glitter for a sparkly snowman.  Just add the packing tape to the back of a cut out image so the sticky side is facing up.  Sprinkle on some glitter and gently rub it into place.  You can still see stamped images through the glittery tape, but it doesn't rub off too easily.

Uses Snow Place Photopolymer Set plus Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Card Stock, Tempting Turquoise Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Old Olive Baker's Twine, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter, Banner Triple Punch, 1/8" Circle Handheld Punch, Craft Scissors, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Deco Labels Collection Framelits, Snow Friends Framelits, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block D, Clear-Mount Block H, and clear packing tape.

Items highlighted in bold are in the Holiday Catalog and are only available while supplies last or until January 4, whichever comes first.

I hope you liked the projects I created.  If you did, please let me know by leaving a comment.  Feel free to Pin, Like, or Tweet any of my creations as well!

To go on to the next blog Pam Staples at Sunny Girl Scraps and more wonderful ideas, please click here or on the graphic below.

In case any of the links aren't working anywhere along the way, here's a complete list of all the blogs participating starting with the next blog and listed alphabetically by each person's name:

Pam Staples - http://wp.me/p3p2VA-1cs

Janet Wakeland - http://wp.me/pHIQD-7tA

Nancy Amato - http://stampinallnight.blogspot.com/2015/12/last-minute-holiday-ideas-from.html

Missy Bolinger - http://creativeblessingsbymissy.blogspot.com/2015/12/remarkable-blog-tour-last-minute-gifts.html

Tamra Davis - http://www.thecardladies.com/remarkable-blog-hop-last-minute-girl-here-you/

Arden Dougan - http://stampinarden.blogspot.com/2015/12/remarkables-blog-tour-december.html

Tracie Evans Langley - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/traciesallaboutstamping/blog?directBlogUrl=/blog/86481/entry/remarkable_stampers_blog_tour_las

Anne Matasci - http://wp.me/pCcBw-206

Heather Mathieson - https://inkyladybug.wordpress.com/2015/12/10/remarkables-blog-tour-o-christmas-tree

Ann Monhollen - http://annscreativenook.blogspot.com/2015/12/last-minute-holiday-gifts.html

Audra Monk - http://thecraftyyogi.blogspot.com/2015/12/last-minute-holiday-ideas-remarkable.html

Maria Pane - http://stampinandscrappinwithriri.blogspot.com/2015/12/home-for-holidays-last-minute-su.html

Michele Reynolds - You Are Here!