Sneak Peek 2 - Rogue Redhead Designs

Howdy! I'm glad you've come back this weekend to see my second sneak peek for the new Rogue Redhead Designs release. As promised, this is a wild departure from the card I posted on Monday. :-)

I decided to go fun and funky with this retro geometrical stamp. I stamped it three times in different directions, and then colored the squares with some bright neon colors. I've used the Faux Designer Brads technique from Technique Junkies on the green square in the middle.

The sentiment and the squares are from a new stamp set called Just Sayin'. This will be released on January 25th along with another fantastic set over in the Rogue Redhead Designs store. You can catch some more sneak peeks by checking out some of the posts on the Rogue Redhead Designs blog.

Neon Sledding Bear

Good morning, folks! I bet you're awake after seeing this adorable bear in neon colors. Hee hee hee!

Have you checked out the blog hop that I Brake for Stamps had yesterday? You still have time to hop through and leave comments on each blog for a chance to win an awesome prize. Just start at the IBFS blog to see all the adorable new Winter Bears.

This one is the brand new Sledding Bear stamp - a Rick St. Dennis exclusive rubber stamp only available at I Brake for Stamps. I colored this with Copic markers, and I couldn't resist adding some bright green dots to the neon yellow snowpants. The background is the Cuttlebug Highlights technique from Technique Junkies. I've kept this card very clean and simple so it will be perfect for mailing.

Would it be really mean to send this card to someone who's been snowed in up north?? Hee hee heeeeeee!

You can order this Sledding Bear as well as the other Winter Bears from I Brake for Stamps. Go fill up your shopping cart with stamps, inkpads, 6x6 paper packs, and Creative Inspirations Paints, and then use this code - SAVE10HOLLY - when you check out. Have a great weekend!

I Brake for Stamps - FIRST BLOG HOP!!!

Welcome to the first ever I Brake For Stamps Blog Hop!! Today, we are hopping in honor of a BRAND NEW release from Rick St. Dennis. These Rick St. Dennis Exclusive stamps are now available in the I Brake For Stamps store!

If you haven’t started the hop from the I Brake For Stamps blog, you’re going to want to do so. We are offering a $15 IBFS Gift Certificate to a random hopper. In order to qualify, you must leave a comment on each designer’s blog including the IBFS blog. Tell us which bear is your favorite AND anything else that might make our crafty hearts smile.

You’ll also have your chance at winning a bear of your choice when you participate in the current challenge over on the IBFS Challenge Blog. Our current challenge is Fancy Fold cards. Please see the Challenge Blog for all of the details.

Are you ready to see some adorable Winter Bears?? Let's start off with this sweet little Snowman Bear:

You should have heard me squealing when I saw that cute little snowman in the shape of a bear! Eeeeeeeeee! I just fell in love with this stamp! I colored this with Copic markers and used the Curled Corner technique (Technique Junkies). Some snowflakes and sheer silver ribbon were added to balance the card.

My second card is this darling little Skating Girl Bear:

She's so cute and so girly with that ruffled skirt and the bow on her head. I colored her with Copic markers and I used the Out of the Box technique (Technique Junkies).

You can order these brand new stamps from I Brake for Stamps today. Save 10% off your order by using this code - SAVE10HOLLY - when you check out. This code is good for your entire order including stamps, inks, papers, and Creative Inspirations Paints.

The Design Team has been joined by some very talented guest designers for this inaugural IBFS blog hop. You'll probably recognize this next lady as one that I've had the pleasure to be on several design teams with over the years. Please hop on over to Kristine Reynold's blog to see what she is going to share with you today. Enjoy!

IBFCC #17 - Fun or Fancy Fold challenge

It's time for another challenge over on the I Brake for Challenges blog, and today we are having fun with Fun or Fancy Fold projects.

I was inspired by the blue background paper that I used here. It reminded me of the beautiful Delft plates that my mother collects. I used this sweet scene from the Rare Image Garden Sheet (I Brake for Stamps) and stamped it in blue. I sponged the edges with some Antique Linen distress ink to give it an aged appearance.

You're wondering what the "fancy fold" part of my card is, aren't you? I used the Double Gatefold Card technique (Technique Junkies), and you can see how this card opens in this picture below:

The sentiment inside is also from the Rare Image Garden Sheet. I love the way this card opens up - so unexpected. :-)

Check out what the other Design Team members created over on the I Brake for Challenges blog. We'd love to have you play along!

You can order this stamp sheet and the Antique Linen distress ink from I Brake for Stamps. Save 10% off your order by using this code - SAVE10HOLLY. This code is good for your entire order, including stamps, inks, 6x6 paper packs, flowers, and Creative Inspirations Paints. Happy shopping!


Stamps: Rare Image Garden Sheet - I Brake for Stamps
Ink: Marina Mist, Antique Linen distress ink (my FAVORITE)
CS: White, Marina Mist
Other: sponge
TJ Technique: Double Gatefold Card (Fancy Folds & Motion Paper Crafts cd)

Love Scones

Have you seen the new rubber over in the I Brake for Stamps store? This Basket of Heart Scones is one of the newest ones, just in time for Valentine's Day. I had so much fun coloring this one with Copic markers in pastel tones.

I used the Wisped Frames technique (from Technique Junkies) for a soft pinkish hue on the image after I colored it. The sentiment comes from the MS102 Full Plate - a wonderful source of sentiments for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, weddings, and general love cards.

Valentine's Day will be here in less than a month. You can save 10% by using this code - SAVE10HOLLY - when you order this Basket of Heart Scones and the MS102 Full Plate love sentiments sheet. This code is also good for everything else in the store - stamps, 6x6 paper, flowers, and Creative Inspirations Paint. Have fun shopping!

Sneak Peek - Rogue Redhead Designs

Happy Monday, folks! I have some exciting news for you today. I have joined the Design Team for Rogue Redhead Designs!!! They have some wonderful stamps that appeal to a wide variety of tastes, from eclectic and vintage to fun and funky. It's a great mix of styles, and this sneak peek shows off a couple of stamps from one of the new sheets that will be released on January 25th.

I've used the Antique Glimmers technique from Technique Junkies in the background and I colored that sweet little flower to match. Since the sentiment says "Sorry," I wanted to keep the card appropriately low-key. Both the flower and the sentiment are from a new sheet called Just Sayin'. It will be available at Rogue Redhead Designs on January 25th.

Come on back here this weekend for another sneak peek. The next one is a wild departure from this low-key card! :-)

Stampin' Companion blog hop

Welcome to the Stampin' Companion blog hop! If you have arrived here from Hetty's blog, you are on the right track. If not, please start at the Technique Junkies blog so you don't miss any of the wonderful inspiration that we are sharing today.

As you may have heard, Technique Junkie Newsletter has just released a brand new CD: Stampin' Companion: 70 Tutorials exclusively using Stampin' Up! products. Every tutorial uses ONLY Stampin' Up! products, from the trimmers to the stamps and everything in-between. It is only $17.95 (US and Canada) ($19.95 for overseas addresses). If you are a Stampin' Up! demo, this CD is a great resource for workshop and stamp camp ideas. If you are a technique junkie like me, you will love the great techniques and artwork on this CD.

Are you curious to see what the tutorials look like? You can check out the FREE tutorial of the Blended Marker Technique by clicking on this link: http://www.techniquejunkies.com/blended-markers.pdf

For my project, I combined two of the new techniques: Faux Quilted Diamonds and Disassembled Jumbo Wheels. I love that gorgeous quilted background. The sentiment is from the Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel. How did I stamp that without the rest of the wheel surrounding it? It is easy to do when you follow the Disassembled Jumbo Wheels tutorial.

A list of all 70 tutorials is on the Stampin' Companion page. The CD will begin shipping on Friday, January 13. To order this fabulous CD, go to the Stampin' Companion Page, or click on the "Buy Now" button below:

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United States $17.95 USD Canada $17.95 USD Overseas $19.95 USD

Are you ready to see more eye candy? Please hop on over to Jane Bosi's blog - you're in for a wonderful treat!


Stamps: Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Baja Breeze
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Crumb Cake seam binding ribbon, Basic Pearls