Pre blog hop post... Blog Candy.

I am super excited to be participating in my very 1st Blog Hop!! And I knew that I could not do this without giving some blog candy away.....

As an OWHer for a few years now, we know that the above is not true.

We make cards for soldiers that we have NEVER met, 

We make cards for the family that we do not expect to hear from

But we know that with each loving thought and care we take in our cards that 

A family is Happier and a Soldier is thought of Lovingly. 

Here is a general card ...

Do you see New items here??, YES!!.

Love the new additional framelits that Stampin Up! has added to the new catalog!! (HINT)

 

The addition of different ribbons here adds new texture and a more whimsical look, well at least I think.

and a POP of color....

Okay, You have been patient enough, Here is the blog candy.

2 each of the retiring In Colors(right to left), the current In Colors and the new In Colors.  That is 30 sheets of Stampin UP! cardstock  and  as a Bonus you will get a new catalog!! 

The winner will be picked on June 1st.

March '12

I was surfing my usual hang outs on the web and on the Operation Write Home Facebook page someone was needing a new challenge.  Someone posted a 3 - 3 - 3 challenge

3 different pattern papers, 3 different embellishments, 3 different ribbons.

All on the same card!

Hummm, I can do that, this is what I came up with.... Just in time for Stamp Camp. 

Here are your 3 ribbons... and 1 of the embellishments.

Here are the other two embellishments, I hope you can make out the Dazzling Details on the butterfly, leaves and the center of the main flower.  Small pearls for the center of the smaller flowers.  

What a great way to step out of your comfort zone!! 

Have a Great Day getting Crafty!!

Supplies:

CS: Chocolate Chip, Pool Party, Poppy Parade and DSP Everyday Enchantment.

Stamp Set: Curly Cute

Ink: Soft Suede for distressing and Lucky Limeade.

Punch: Blossom

Misc: Big Shot, Finial Press Embossing Folder, Pool Party and Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon, Hemp Twine, Designer Button, Dazzling Details, and Basic Pearls.