Just Give Me Stamps...: June 2011

June Paper Smooches DT blog hop!

This is my third post for today, if you can believe that! Make sure to scroll down to see all that I've been up to! :-)

It's Pep Rally week and we are here today to share a sampling of the newest Paper Smooches July stamp release! Three NEW clear stamp sets will be available to purchase at 12:01am (mountain time) on Friday, July 1st.

To add extra fun to our blog hop...we are offering up a prize! Just leave a comment on any of the five design team blogs listed below for your chance to win one of the three new July stamp sets! (you do not need to comment on all blogs to qualify) You have until midnight MT on Friday, July 1st to leave a comment. Please check all five blogs on Saturday, July 2nd to see if you are one of the five lucky winners.

Oooooh, just you WAIT until you see the new sets Kim has cooked up for July! Eeeek! I LOVE them!! Especially the set I used for my card today - Sugar Rush! I was hooked on the name alone! Teeheee!

I had so much fun making this card! Those smiling Popsicles just melt my heart! :-) I plan on slipping this card into my daughter's suitcase for her to open while she's at summer camp! She's helping out for several weeks this summer and man, am I ever going to miss her!

Well, that's all from me today! I hope your day is filled with smiles! ~Laurie

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Laced With Grace Gift Set...

This is my second post for today, so make sure to scroll down to see everything I've been up to! :-)

Hi there! As June comes to an end, I thought I would share a few more flower filled cards all wrapped up in a custom box!

I not only love to make cards, but I love to give card sets as gifts! In fact, it's one of the most requested item from friends and family!

I created a little box to hold several mini cards using several goodies from the Laced with Grace collection! The front of the box is decorated with a Laced with Grace Cardstock Sticker, buttons, trim, and a matching flower.

Each of the cards are 4" square and come with an envelope. For embellishments on this card, I added a Cardstock Sticker and Glitzer (all from the Laced with Grace collection).

For this card, I started by stamping the background (with the Laced with Grace Clear Stamps). I then topped it off with a Glitzer and a sentiment!

For this card, I wanted to the beautiful rose frame stamp (from the Laced with Grace Clear Stamps). Because I was going for a softer look, I thought a chalked look would work nicely. After stamping the image with Versamark ink, I added some color using my chalks and some cotton swabs.

For this last card, I added a background layer using some of the Laced with Grace Paper Layers! A stamped sentiment surrounded by a decorative Glitzer completes it.

Here's a photo of the gift box, cards, and envelopes all together. I just love how all of the items from the Glitz collections work so well together! It sure helped me to whip up this gift in no time flat!

I'm so glad you joined me today! I hope your day is filled with creativity! ~Laurie

Supplies
Glitz Design Laced with Grace Papers: Stripe, Floral, Polka
Glitz Design Laced with Grace Paper Layers
Glitz Design Laced with Grace Cardstock Stickers: Journaling, Titles
Glitz Design Laced with Grace Glitzers
Glitz Design Laced with Grace Clear Stamps

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Waltzingmouse July New Stamp Preivews Day 3...

It's day 3 of the Waltzingmouse July new stamp previews! Only one more day to wait until all eight new sets are released! :-)

Today, the Design Team is sharing samples created with Eat Cake, You're Lovely, & Flourishes - Scallops and Dots!

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For my card, I used the new You're Lovely set. I'm pretty sure my heart actually skipped a beat when I saw this beautiful set! There are so many different accessories included with this set that you can use to decorate the dresses with! It's like playing dress up...but with stamps!! Teeheee!

There is plenty more Waltzingmouse inspiration to see! Check out what the other ladies have created:

Anya Schrier

Belinda Chang Langner

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs, Laurie

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Waltzingmouse July New Stamp Previews Day 2...

Welcome to Day 2 of the Waltzingmouse July new stamp previews!

Today the Design Team is sharing projects created with the Big Day Essentials & Big Day Additions sets!

For my card, I used one of the gorgeous sentiments from the Big Day Additions set! I just adore the beautiful swirls! Even though this sentiment can be used for any occasion really, I plan on using this as a wedding card.

You definitely won't want to miss seeing what the other ladies have created: