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Today's share is a card I made for the Split Coast Card Sketch challenge that they do every Wednesday. The sketch was pretty simple, but I still always have a hard time deciding what I want to do with it. So...here's the sketch:

And here's what I did with it:

This is my first attempt at using the Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper. It is so pretty, but as I thumb through the papers, it seems like every time, the rooster holds me up. I'm just not a rooster person. But finally I just decided to go with it! As you can see, I used the new Framelits to creatively cut out one of the roosters from the DSP, and the next larger Framelit to cut a mat. I think the Antique Brads and the Basic Pearls give it just enough dressing-up.

I'd love to hear what you think, and as always, Thanks for Looking!

Stamps: Creatively Yours

Ink: Soft Suede

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Beau Chateau DSP, Framelits, Basic Pearls, Antique Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

Ready to order? Go to www.angelakhan.stampinup.net
Have questions? Email me at sakina716@gmail.com

PPA 126

For today's share, I decided to participate in the current PPA (Pals Paper Arts) Challenge. Right now it's a color challenge using the colors Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, and Very Vanilla.

I decided to make a 3D item as a Thank You gift instead of a card. I first ran a piece of DSP from the Pocketful of Posies package through the Big Shot with the Fancy Favor Die to get the bag. Then I embellished it with Very Vanilla grosgrain ribbon and some punched embellishments that I made using the new Framelits and the Apothecary Art stamp set. Inside the bag is a set of miniature cards with envelopes. We used to have cards this size called Ensemble cards...but not anymore. :( No big deal though...I just made my own. Keeping the cards simple, each card is embellished with a small strip of the same DSP, a few Basic Pearls, a bow, and a sentiment from the Perfectly Penned stamp set.

I hope you like it, and thanks for looking!

Stamps: Apothecary Art, Perfectly Penned

Ink: Not Quite Navy

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Not Quite Navy

Accessories: Big Shot, Fancy Favor Die, Framelits, Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals

Ready to order? Go to www.angelakhan.stampinup.net
Have questions? Email me at sakina716@gmail.com

Mojo Monday #223

Hey everyone...it's Monday, so that means time for a Mojo Monday sketch. I used to do this every week, but I've been slacking off. But now I'm back!

So here is this week's sketch:

And here's my interpretation of it. I stuck pretty close to the sketch, except I changed the direction of the two scalloped focal points. The first thing I thought of when I saw this sketch, was that the shape on the right reminded me of the larger tag on the Two Tags Die. Sooo...you guessed it, that's what I used.

A few details:

• The brad is from the Sale-A-Bration ribbon and brad pack, available for FREE on January 24th.
• The sentiment is stamped on Very Vanilla, and then punched out using HALF of the ginormous (2 1/2") circle punch.

Here's the rest of the Stampin' Supplies and as always, Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Kind Thanks, Everyday Enchantment

Ink: Peach Parfait, Pool Party, Soft Suede

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Pool Party, Peach Parfait, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Big Shot, Two Tags Die, Lattice Embossing Folder, 2 3/8" Scallop Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Everyday Enchantment DSP, Sale-A-Bration ribbon and brad bundle, Crumb Cake Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Ready to order? Goto www.angelakhan.stampinup.net

Have questions? Email me at sakina716@gmail.com

A Twitterpated Original and Blog Candy Winner!

Helloooooo Readers!

I know I said I was giving you 24 hours, but I realized when I signed on last night to draw a winner, that my email that goes to several of my groups was still hanging out in my outbox. So there were a lot of people who didn't get a chance to even read the post. Sooo...I decided to wait an extra day.

But anyhow...the winner is: Nancy Seed

Nancy Seed said...

Love this paper and stamp set. I do follow your blog through LNS and have signed up as a follower. Thanks for the chance at the blog candy.
seedstlc at distributel dot net

January 8, 2012 10:35 AM

So Nancy...send me your snail mail address and I'll get

your goodies sent out to you ASAP!

Now..on to today's creation.

Today I have an original creation (a rarity for me...I'm a big CASEr) using some more of the goodies from the new Occasions Mini. Please let me know what you think...and as always, Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Fabulous Phrases

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Blushing Bride, Basic Gray, Whisper White

Accessories: Twitterpated DSP, Basic Gray 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Twitterpated Double Scallop Button, Stampin' Dimensionals

Ready to order? Go to www.angelakhan.stampinup.net

Have questions? Email me at sakina716@gmail.com

Funky Birthday and Blog Candy!!

That's right...a blog is no fun unless you occasionally get Blog Candy, right? Right!

So keep reading...

Today's share is a CASE using two sets from the 2011-2012 IB&C-Funky Four and Bring on the Cake. This card could easily be done with any color combination in the Color Coach. I paired it with some coordinating buttons from the Subtles collection for a fun and playful birthday card.

Stamps: Funky Four, Bring on the Cake

Ink: Rose Red, Perfect Plum, So Saffron

Cardstock: Perfect Plum, Whisper White

Accessories: Subtles DSP, Dotted Scallop Ribbon border punch, Corner Rounder punch, Designer Buttons Subtles

Now, for blog candy...

I'm giving away a coordinating set of products, which I dearly love and have used much of (don't worry...these sets are brand new)

Funky Four Stamp Set (clear mount)

Play Date Designer Series Paper

Play Date Quick Accents

To be entered to win, you have to do 2 things...I know, I know...I shouldn't make ya work for it.

1.) You have to subscribe to my blog

2.) You have to leave me a comment saying you subscribed

That's it! Of course, if you're already subscribed, then you only have to post a comment. You have 24 hours, so ready...set...go!

Oh yeah...and thanks for looking!

Enchanted Edges

Today's share is a super simple card using some more of the items from the new Occasions Mini catalog and also from the Sale-A-Bration booklet. I'm still having fun using this pretty new paper and the Mixed Bunch stamp set with it's coordinating punch, but I've also been trying my hand at some other new stuff. Look really closely, and you will see that not only is the Designer Paper cut with the new Edgelits, but I've also used the coordinating Textured Impressions Embossing Folder to go with it. The Adorning Accents Texture Folder set is a set of 3 Embossing Folders that are only about 1 1/2" tall by 5 1/2" wide. So, you can close them over your card in a small area and get these great embossed lines like you see below. I'll be playing more with these and other new products over the weekend, so stay tuned for more.

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Perfectly Penned

Ink: Poppy Parade, Early Espresso

Cardstock: Poppy Parade

Accessories: Everyday Enchantment DSP, Blossom Punch, Boho Blossom Punch, Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack, Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies, Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Ready to Order? Go to: www.angelakhan.stampinup.net

Not sure yet? Have questions? Email me! sakina716@gmail.com

Fresh Vintage

Hey everyone! I know...it's BARELY still Wednesday, but...I'm sliding in under the wire, because I'm making a concerted effort to blog everyday...so here goes.

Today's share is a CASE from the most recent issue of Stampin' Success magazine-the magazine we demos get from Stampin' Up! every month that's full of great ideas and tons of inspiration.

This card is not difficult to make, yet still has that "you-spent-tons-of-time-on-me" look...

If you are wondering where you can find these great papers and stamps, well...you won't have to wait long. They are from this year's Sale-A-Bration booklet, and they only cost....wait...they're FREE! Yep! You read correctly. FREE. For every $50 of stamping stuff you order (from any catalog), you get to pick any item you like from the whole Sale-A-Bration booklet, FOR FREE! What's better than free stamping stuff? Well...I'll let you know when I figure that out...but stay tuned, because this offer starts on January 24th, and you won't want to miss it.

Stamps: Fresh Vintage, Kind Thanks

Ink: Soft Suede, Bashful Blue, Crumb Cake

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede

Accessories: Everyday Enchantment DSP, Blossom Bouquet Punch, Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack

Fabulous Mixed Bunch

Today's share is another use of several new products from the Occasions Mini catalog. One of my favorite new sets is called Mixed Bunch. I'm not usually big on flowers, but these are just playful enough, and what's better? It has a coordinating punch!

Starting tomorrow, if you'd like to order any of the supplies used here, or any of the other great new products from the Occasions Mini, just visit www.angelakhan.stampinup.net.

Thanks for looking!

Stamps: Mixed Bunch, Fabulous Phrases

Ink: Marina Mist, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Real Red

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White

Accessories: Blossom Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details, Real Red Stampin' Write Marker

Happy New Year!

Wondering where I've been? Well, there has been a lot going on here, which meant I had to put my creative venues (and the blogging thereof) on a back burner. But hopefully things are back to a semi-normal state, and I can begin sharing on a regular basis again.

Soo...can you believe there are only 2 days left until you can order from the 2012 Occasions Mini catalog? I can't even believe I just had to say 2012...but anyway...there are some amazing new products, and I think you're going to be pleasantly surprised with some of the new things Stampin' Up! has come out with. New ways to cut, embellish, and of course...STAMP!

So, for today's share, here is a Valentine-ish card I made using some new products from the 2012 Occasions Mini catalog. Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: P.S. I Love You

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Pear Pizazz, Blushing Bride, Pool Party, Basic Gray

Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Riding Hood Red, Basic Gray, Whisper White

Accessories: Twitterpated DSP, 1" Square Punch, Postage Stamp Punch, Full Heart Punch, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Sweet Swirly buttons (also in Baja Breeze)

Hellooo Hoppers! + Blog Candy!

Hey there, Hoppers! Having fun yet? I hope so! If you're hopping along in order, you probably arrived here via the site of the one and only-Tory Bray.

If you'd like to go back to her beautiful site, just click HERE.

For those of you who did not arrive here on your way through the VC Rocks Blog Hop-WELCOME to you also! This is the first blog hop of the short-seasoned VC Rocks group which I am a member of, and I'm so thrilled to be a part of it! Read all the way through for a chance to win some blog candy from me!

For today's project, I did a bit of watercoloring with my Watercolor Crayons and a Blender Pen, and I used a stamp set that I just recently purchased. The stamp set is called Homegrown, and as you might expect, it includes fruits and vegetables! I have wanted this set for a long time, but thought it would not be versatile enough to use for very many occasions, so it kept getting bumped to the bottom of the wishlist. Well, I finally just broke down and ordered it, and I'm glad I did.

As you can see, aside from the watercoloring, I also used my Big Shot machine (can't live without that thing) to texture the Early Espresso piece that is placed behind the images. I love how the textured piece gives the card a little extra dimension. Another thing I love is stamps that coordinate with Stampin' Up! punches! As you can see, the "Homegrown" image fits nicely inside the oval punch, which also layers perfectly into the center of the Decorative Label Punch (another fave). It makes it so easy to dress up a card with layers when the punches go together like that!

Well, I hope you've enjoyed taking a peak at my project!

Become a follower of my blog (subscribe, or click Follow, then enter your email address) for your chance to win the prize.

What is the prize, you ask? Well, it's a set of these cards shown here today, which includes 2 each of the cards you see, plus handmade coordinating designer envelopes, a matching notepad, and pen. This would make a very cute gift for someone-male or female, or you could always keep it on your own desk or craft station!

Ok so...from here you are headed over to The Love of Stamping-a fantastic blog by my fellow Rocker, Barb Furlong.

To get there, just click HERE, and you'll be on your way.

By the way, if you've gotten lost, you can find the complete list of stops and pick up anywhere you like at the VC Rocks homepage.

Just click HERE for that, and you'll be all fixed up!