Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Red Hot Stampers Sketch Challenge 99 & Color Throwdown Challenge #252

This week at Red Hot Stampers is a sketch challenge



I used the colors from Color Throwdown for some inspiration.

 
Unfortunately because I'm posting this today rather than last night when I finished it, I've missed the collection for the Color Throwdown :( Oh well, maybe next time.
 
Either way, here's my entry:
 
 
 
 
All items used are Stampin' Up! products unless otherwise noted.
 
Stamps: Lacy & Lovely (122887C) (132025W), Itty Bitty Banners (126257C) (132022W)
 
Ink:  Strawberry Slush (131178), Crisp Cantaloupe (131176), Costal Cabana (131175)
 
Paper: Rich Razzleberry (115316), Strawberry Slush (130023), Brights DSP {Rich Razzleberry}  (130134), Whisper White (100730)
 
The Perfect Touch: Large Rhinestones Basic Jewels (129324)
 
Cool Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Bitty Banners Framelits (129267)

 
 
If you are interested in purchasing these or any Stampin Up products, please email me or you can shop in my Online Store any time! Make sure to choose me, Stephanie Kolker from Sacramento, CA as your demonstrator to receive 10% off your orders!
 
Don't forget, earn 3 free tutorials with a min. purchase of $50 in my  Online Store, now thru July 31 only! Check out the details here.
 
Thanks for stopping by!
~Stephanie~


Thursday, July 25, 2013

Try Stampin' On Tuesday Challenge #128

This weeks sketch challenge at Try Stampin' On Tuesday:


And my entry:



Although I changed the oval to the bottle that the ship is in, and the three snowflakes to the left are my compass, map and anchor all in all I think it still came out nice. :)


All items used are Stampin' Up! products unless otherwise noted.
 
Stamps: The Open Sea (123032C) (128454W), Teeny Tiny Wishes(127802C) (128748W)
 
Ink:  StazOn Jet Black (101406), Crumb Cake (126975), Real Red (129649), Marina Mist (126962), Soft Suede (126978)
 
Paper: Very Vanilla (101650), Real Red (102482)
 
The Perfect Touch: Gold Brads (purchased at Michael's craft store), Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen (105021)
 
Cool Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Square Lattice Embossing Folder (Retired), Bitty Banners Framelits (129267)

 
 
If you are interested in purchasing these or any Stampin Up products, please email me or you can shop in my Online Store any time! Make sure to choose me, Stephanie Kolker from Sacramento, CA as your demonstrator to receive 10% off your orders!
 
Don't forget, earn 3 free tutorials with a min. purchase of $50 in my  Online Store, now thru July 31 only! Check out the details here.
 
Thanks for stopping by!
~Stephanie~

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

The Paper Players #155 & Stampin Up Only Challenge #74

This week at The Paper Players its a sketch challenge:


And over at Stampin Up Only Challenges the theme is get well cards.

So... here's my entry:


All items used are Stampin' Up! products unless otherwise noted.
 
Stamps: Papillion Potpourri (123759C) (132058W), Sassy Salutations (126707C) (132070W)
 
Ink:  Island Indigo (126986), Night of Navy (126970)
 
Paper: Gingham Garden DSP (129310), Daffodil Delight (119683), Night of Navy (100867)
 
The Perfect Touch: Yellow Ribbon (purchased from JoAnns Fabrics & Crafts)
 
Cool Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Delicate Doilies Sizzlits (126999), Elegant Butterfly Punch (127526), Aqua Painter (103954)

 
 
If you are interested in purchasing these or any Stampin Up products, please email me or you can shop in my Online Store any time! Make sure to choose me, Stephanie Kolker from Sacramento, CA as your demonstrator to receive 10% off your orders!
 
Don't forget, earn 3 free tutorials with a min. purchase of $50 in my  Online Store, now thru July 31 only! Check out the details here.
 
Thanks for stopping by!
~Stephanie~

Monday, July 22, 2013

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #50

This weeks sketch challenge at Paper Craft Crew



And here's my entry:



I strayed a bit from the original sketch as I wanted to add something a little more fun than the circles, which is why I used the bird cages. I think it came out nice. :)


All items used are Stampin' Up! products unless otherwise noted.
 
Stamps: Aviary (Retired), One in a Million (126382C)  (132052W), Everything Eleanor (124164C) (131987W)
 
Ink:  Calypso Coral (126986), Costal Cabana (131175), Smoky Slate (126859), Subtles Collection Stampin' Write Markers {Calypso Coral} (131263), 2013-2015 In Color Stampin' Write Markers {Costal Cabana} (131260)
 
Paper: Eastern Elegance DSP (130131), Calypso Coral (122925), Crushed Curry (131199), Whisper White (100730)
 
The Perfect Touch: Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (129324)
 
Cool Tools: Big Shot Machine (113439), Finishing Touches Edgelits (127010), Scallop Oval Punch (119856), Extra-Large Oval Punch (119859)

 
 
If you are interested in purchasing these or any Stampin Up products, please email me or you can shop in my Online Store any time! Make sure to choose me, Stephanie Kolker from Sacramento, CA as your demonstrator to receive 10% off your orders!
 
Don't forget, earn 3 free tutorials with a min. purchase of $50 in my  Online Store, now thru July 31 only! Check out the details here.
 
Thanks for stopping by!
~Stephanie~

Sunday, July 21, 2013

ColourQ Challenge #198 & CAS(E) this Sketch! Challenge #37

This weeks CAS(E) this sketch! challenge is:

 
I decided to mash it up with this weeks ColourQ challenge:
 


And here's my entry:




All items used are Stampin' Up! products unless otherwise noted.
 
Stamps: Six-sided Sampler (130956C) (130953), Gorgeous Grunge (130517C)  (130514W)
 
Ink: Island Indigo (126986), Bermuda Bay (131171), Raspberry Ripple (126859), Lucky Limeade (Retired)
 
Paper: Whisper White (100730)
 
 
If you are interested in purchasing these or any Stampin Up products, please email me or you can shop in my Online Store any time! Make sure to choose me, Stephanie Kolker from Sacramento, CA as your demonstrator to receive 10% off your orders!
 
Don't forget, earn 3 free tutorials with a min. purchase of $50 in my  Online Store, now thru July 31 only! Check out the details here.
 
Thanks for stopping by!
~Stephanie~

Monday, July 15, 2013

SPECIAL: Free Project Kit when you join Stampin’ Up



Offer: New recruits get to pick one of four project kits for free in addition to their starter kit when they join Stampin’ Up!

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Thursday, July 11, 2013

Mystery Hostess!!

You could be my next Mystery Hostess!

The new Mystery Hostess Code is 4ZZPYYXH and this is how it works:

MYSTERY HOSTESS:

With Stampin’ Up!’s announcement  of the new Hostess Code, we can now “pool” Online Orders together (place them individually, orders will ship directly to you – within the US only, but use the same hostess code). When smaller orders are put in together, the larger order qualifies for HOSTESS BENEFITS.

That means FREE STAMPS (or other products) I can SHARE with YOU!
 
So let’s get started with July/August Online Mystery Hostess Workshop!
 
How do you get to be part of the Mystery Hostess Workshop?
Simply use the Hostess Code below and place an order in my Online Store by 11:00 pm on Friday, August 2, 2013.
 
Important: To be part of the Online Mystery Hostess Workshop, once you add your first item to your shopping bag the hostess code must be entered just below the Special Offers section and it should say Stephanie Kolker as the Hostess.
 
Once all the orders are placed, on Saturday morning, August 3, 2013, I will draw ONE name to get hostess benefits on the entire order! I will email the winner to get your choices.
 
Your Hostess Code is: 4ZZPYYXH
 
Ready – Set – GO!! Start placing your orders now!…  Remember, the deadline for this event is 11:00 pm on Friday, August 2, 2013.
 
Please do not put the hostess code in if your merchandise order is $150 or more.  You would lose your hostess benefits that you would have coming already.

Shop my online store now CLICK HERE

~Stephanie~

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Cas(e) this Sketch! 35 & ColourQ #196

This weeks Cas(e) this Sketch! Challenge:

I thought "Wow! What a perfect time to use my new Gorgeous Grunge stamp set!"

Because I was having a hard time choosing colors for the sketch, I decided to look around at the blog color challenges. Most were themed around the Independence Day holiday. So I just went with it.

I chose the ColourQ challenge:


And here's what I came up with:



All items used are Stampin' Up! products unless otherwise noted.
 
Stamps: Gorgeous Grunge (130517C)  (130514W), Word Play (Retired)
 
Ink: Night of Navy (126970), Night of Navy Stampin' Write Marker (100069), Crumb Cake Stampin' Write Marker (120967), Real Red Stampin' Write Marker (100052), More Mustard Sampin' Write Marker (Retired)
 
Paper: Whisper White (100730), Real Red (102482)
 
 
If you are interested in purchasing these or any Stampin Up products, please email me or you can shop in my Online Store any time! Make sure to choose me, Stephanie Kolker from Sacramento, CA as your demonstrator to receive 10% off your orders!
 
Thanks for stopping by!
~Stephanie~

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

The Friday Mashup Challenge #116 & Less is More #126

This weeks Friday Mashup was to create a beach'y project using the masking technique.

I also entered the Less is More challenge as their theme this week is SAND.

Here's my entry:



All items used are Stampin' Up! products unless otherwise noted.
 
Stamps: Everything Eleanor (124164C) (131987W), Sassy Salutations (126707C) (132070W)
 
Ink: Crumb Cake (126975), Soft Suede (126978), Early Espresso (126974), Not Quite Navy (Retired), Tempting Turquoise (126952), Whisper White Craft Pad (101731)
 
Paper: Whisper White (100730), Not Quite Navy (Retired)
 
The Perfect Touch: Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen (105021)
 
Cool Tools: Star Punch (Purchase from Michael's Craft Store), Stampin Spritzer (Retired) Brayer (102395)
 
If you are interested in purchasing these or any Stampin Up products, please email me or you can shop in my Online Store any time! Make sure to choose me, Stephanie Kolker from Sacramento, CA as your demonstrator to receive 10% off your orders!
 
Thanks for stopping by!
~Stephanie~

Monday, July 1, 2013

The Paper Players Challenge #152 & Color Throwdown #248

This weeks challenge at The Paper Players is a tic tac toe challenge. I'm very excited to do this one as it will be my first.

I also combined this challenge with the Color Throwdown challenge.


I chose the diagonal line from bottom left to top right (embossing, bling, birthday). I thought the colors went well with the card theme. Here's my entry:



All items used are Stampin' Up! products unless otherwise noted.

Pretty in Pink & Cool Caribbean are retired colors. So I substituted Pool Party for Cool Caribbean. I thought it was a pretty close match. I had the Pretty in Pink ink still so I used that but you could easily substitute it with Pink Pirouette (126956) or Blushing Bride (131198). Either would look just as nice!
 
Stamps: Everything Eleanor (124164C) (131987W), Simply Sketched {Hostess} (129672C) (129669W)
 
Ink: Crumb Cake (126975), Pretty in Pink (Retired)
 
Paper: Crumb Cake (120953), Pool Party (122924), Very Vanilla (101650),
 
The Perfect Touch: Clear Embossing Powder (109130), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246), Dazzling Details (124117)
 
Cool Tools: Elegant Lines Embossing Folder (Retired), Top Note Die (113463), Big Shot  Die - Cutting Machine (113439), Standard Cutting Pads (113475), Heat tool (129053), Aqua Painters (103954)
 
If you are interested in purchasing these or any Stampin Up products, please email me or you can shop in my Online Store any time! Make sure to choose me, Stephanie Kolker from Sacramento, CA as your demonstrator to receive 10% off your orders!
 
Thanks for stopping by!
~Stephanie~