Fast and Fabulous Card #1

Today's card was made with the Fast and Fabulous Level 2 Hostess Set. I stamped it with "Best Wishes" with the thought of using it for a wedding, but it would work well for a birthday, sympathy or get well card with a different greeting.

Supplies:

Fast & Fabulous Level 2 Hostess Set, IB&C pg. 13
Sincere Salutations Stamp Set, IB&C pg.155 - 115068
Marina Mist Card Stock (4 1/4" x 10 3/4")
Soft Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack (1 1/2" x 4 1/4")
Night of Navy Card Stock (1/8" x 4 1/4")
Naturals White Card Stock
Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad
Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
Scallop Edge Border Punch, IB&C pg. 201 - 119882
Curly Label Punch, IB&C pg. 203 - 119851
Decorative Label Punch, Holiday Mini Catalog pg. 25 - 120907
Marina Mist 1/4" Grosgrain, IB&C pg. 191 - 120929
Silver Brad, IB&C pg. 187 - 104336
Stampin' Dimensionals, IB&C pg.197 - 104430

Hope you enjoy re-creating today's card at home and thank you for stamping with me at O-Ink!

Apple Blossom Gift Set

I made this gift set for my kids' teachers as a "Welcome Back to School" gift. They turned out so cute, and the teachers seemed to really love them! So I just had to share them with all of you...

The gift set included the box and four cards and matching envelopes.

Here are the supplies needed so that you can re-create this simple and inexpensive gift set at home.

Supplies:

Apple Blossoms Level 2 Hostess Set, IB&C pg. 12 - 120139 (Wood Mount), 120139 (Clear Mount)
Whisper White Card Stock (4" x 5 1/4" for card front)
Old Olive Card Stock (4" x 5 1/4" for card front)
Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad - 101731
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad - 102277
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad - 105216
Whisper White Envelopes, IB&C pg.171 - 107301
1 3/8" Circle Punch, IB&C pg. 202 - 119860
1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, IB&C pg. 201 - 119854
Ticket Corner, IB&C pg. 201 - 119867
Stampin' Dimensionals, IB&C pg. 197 - 104430
Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain, IB&C pg. 191 - 109025

If you'd like the pattern for the box, email me at love22stamp (at) gmail.com, and I'll get it to you.

Enjoy and thanks for stopping by O-Ink!

Photo/Recipe Card Holder

This project is fast and simple and perfect for holding photos, recipe cards or even a to-do list!

 Supplies:

2" Binder Clips
Designer Series Paper of your choice (2" x 3 3/8")
Sticky Strip, IB&C pg. 197 - 104294 (Use it to adhere your Designer Series Paper to the binder clip)
Stamp Set of your choice (I used Wicked Cool and French Foliage)
Inks of your choice
1 3/8" Circle Punch, IB&C pg. 202 - 119860
1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, IB&C pg. 201 - 119854
Ribbon of your choice
Stampin' Dimensionals, IB&C pg. 197 - 104430
  ** Place your Stampin' Dimensional near the bottom of your scalloped circle so that it will adhere to the body of the binder clip.

Let your creativity lead the way. I can't wait to make a few of these for each holiday and season!

Email me with questions and thanks for stamping with me ~

Simply Said Card

One of my new-found favorite stamp sets if Simply Said. Here's a card I made with it:

Supplies:

More Mustard Card Stock (5 1/2" x 8 1/2 ", score at 4 1/4") - 100946
Bravo Burgundy Card Stock ( 3 1/4" x 3 1/4") - 105123
Naturals White Card Stock (3" x 3") - 102316
Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad - 111838
Bravo Burgundy Classic Stampin' Pad - 105214
Pear Pizazz Classic Stampin' Pad - 119784
Always Artichoke Classic Stampin' Pad - 105219
So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad - 105213
More Mustard Classic Stampin' Pad - 103162
Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - 109025
Bitty Button, IB&C pg. 186 - 118761
Linen Thread, IB&C pg. 190 - 104199
Silver Brad, IB&C pg.187 - 119741
Pearl, IB&C pg. 188 - 119247
Paper Piercing Tool, IB&C pg. 198 - 116631
Mat Pack, IB&C pg. 198 - 105826
Simply Said Stamp Set, IB&C pg. 63 - 115066
Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set, IB&C pg. 157 - 115370

As always, if you have any questions email me at love22stamp (at) gmail.com, and thank you for joining me on O-Ink!

These Are A Few of My Favorite Things - Holiday Mini Catalog!

Click the catalog to download in .pdf format!

The Holiday Mini Catalog is here, and I'm so excited! There are so many beautiful and versatile products in this mini catalog. Click on the catalog picture above to browse it on your computer. You can also email me at love22stamp@gmail.com to request your own copy.

And here are a few of my favorite things from the Holiday Mini Catalog:

*  Waffle Paper, page 8 & 21 - 120985 ($9.95), 120984 ($9.95): A great way to add that 3-dimensional wow to your projects!

*  1/2" Lace Trim, page 8 - 120988 ($5.95): Perfect with all of your Halloween projects but don't stop there! It's black so it's incredibly versatile. It goes great with other project styles too!

*  Spooky Things Decor Elements, page 8 - Black 120909 ($14.95), Dark Gray 122296 ($14.95): I loved using these in my Halloween decorating projects!

*  Nite Owl Designer Series Paper, page 9 - 123012 ($9.95): I love the colors in this paper and the designs are perfect for your Halloween scrapbooking and cards!

*  Mini Lunch Sacks, page 13 - 121031 ($4.95): These are great for packaging gifts for your holiday hostesses! They stamp well and look great with Designer Series Paper.

*  French Foliage Stamp Set, page 14 - Wood Mount 120845 ($19.95), Clear Mount 121166 ($14.95): I love this set (as you'll see on my blog over the next couple months)! 

* Designer Fabric, page 16 ($9.95): Fabric...need I say more?! Works well in the Big Shot or cut into strips and used as ribbon. Adds such gorgeous texture to projects!

*  Bells & Boughs Stamp Set (Wood Mount 120831 [$19.95], Clear Mount 121142 [$14.95]) and Belle Wheel 121430 ($6.50), page 19: I love vintage looking projects and this stamp set and wheel are right on!

*  Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper, page  - 120810 ($9.95): See above!

*  Glass Glitter, page 21 ($3.95): Chunky and sparkly! I love the elegant glitz this glitter adds!

*  Tags Til Christmas Stamp Set, page 24 - Wood Mount 120847 ($30.95), Clear Mount 121169 ($22.95) and Coordinating Punches: Tags, tags and more tags that look great alone or added to a card or 3-D project!

*  Candy Countdown Calendar Kit, page 34 - 120926 ($19.95): I bought two of these! My kids love countdown calendars, and I can fill these with my own fun gift items. I bought the second set for gift card wrapping - cool and easy!

I could go on, but I'll stop there! I hope you have as much fun perusing the new Holiday Mini Catalog as I have over the past few weeks.

As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Happy Stamping ~

Afterthoughts (2010 Hostess Set) Card #2

Here's another card made with the Afterthoughts Hostess Se. Can you tell I LOVE this set?! And this color combination...It's gorgeous!

Supplies:

Card Base - Rich Razzleberry (4 1/4" x 11", score at 5 1/2") - 115316, $6.95
Old Olive Card Stock ( 4 1/4" x 2") - 100702, $6.95
Very Vanilla Card Stock - 101650, $8.50
Extra-Large Circle Punch (2 1/2") from the Holiday Mini Catalog - 120906, $16.95
1 1/4" Circle Punch - 119861, $15.95
Rich Razzleberry 5/8" Grosgrain - 119957, $6.95
Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad - 115658, $5.95
Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker - 100079, $3.50
Afterthoughts Level One Hostess Set, page 11
Priceless Stamp Set - 115052, $28.95

Thanks for stopping by O-Ink! and stamping with me!

Afterthoughts (2010 Hostess Set) Card #1

Today's card was made with my brand-new hostess set, Afterthoughts, and the new Specialty Designer Series Paper from the Holiday Mini Catalog, Autumn Spice. I just love simple yet beautiful and elegant cards, and I think this one fits the bill!

Supplies:

Card Base - Cajun Craze (5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4") - 119684, $6.95
Autumn Spice Specialty Designer Series Paper (5 1/2" x 1 3/4") -  120808, $11.95
Early Espresso (5 1/2" x 1/8") - 119686, $6.95
More Mustard (1 3/4" x 2 3/4") - 100946, $6.95
Old Olive (3/4" x 2 3/4") - 100702, $6.95
Scallop Edge Border Punch (for the Old Olive piece) - 119882, $15.95
Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (for the flower) - 118309, $16.95
Metallic Brads (I used Antique Brass) - 119741, $6.95
Cajun Craze Classic Ink Pad - 119671, $5.95
VersaMark Pad - 102283, $7.50
Afterthoughts Level One Hostess Stamp Set, page 11

Thanks for stopping by O-Ink! and hope you enjoyed today's project!

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