Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop -- May Edition

Happy Thursday!! 

It has been an absolutely gorgeous few days here in Colorado! I CANNOT believe we are already in MAY!! In fact, today marks my Dad and Mom's 44TH ANNIVERSARY!! I am so very blessed to have parents like them and I thank God each day that they have been a wonderful godly example all these years!

And since we are beginning a new month, that means it is time for our Stylin' Stampin' Squad Blog Hop! 

The ladies have lined up some amazing projects again this month! These are our friends who are participating this month:

1. Shellie G. of Creative Electica
2. Annie L. of Love Me Cards
3. Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun!
4. Nancy B. of Lady Stamps a Lot
5. Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
6. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
7. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
8. Patricia T. of Sunnyone Stampin'
9. Heather W. of Heather's Stampin' Blog
10. Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
11. Marla R. of Marla's Stampin' Spot
12. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
13. Nicole B. of Creations by Mommy
14. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim

So Let's Get Hoppin'...

The color challenge for this month was to use three colors from the Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper: Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango and Rich Razzleberry. This paper will be available starting June 1st. Ask your Demonstrator for more details! 

Our theme is Mother’s Day/ Kids/ Friendship. I combined the color challenge and our theme to come up with this first project. I wanted to make something I could give my Mom but also make it so it could be displayed year-round. I hope she'll know each time she sees it that she is being thought of, no matter how far apart we are!

I used all the basic colors from a sheet of the Summer Smooches DSP. I came up with the design for the flowers in the center by recreating the pattern featured on the DSP. The flowers were made using various punches and our Basic Pearls colored with a Sharpie Marker. The frame itself was a dollar store find!

SUPPLIES:

PAPER: Summer Smooches DSP, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, Tangerine Tango and Rich Razzleberry

STAMPS: Curly Cute

INK: Versamark

TOOLS: 3/4" Circle, 1/2" Circle and Blossom Petals Builder Punches, Heat Tool

OTHER: Basic Pearls, Sharpie Markers, Black Frame, White Embossing Powder

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My second project is a Get-Well card. 

I was inspired by my last project to continue with another "Happy-Cheery" project. I am certain this card would make anyone feel better!

I also thought I should use this stamp set and these accessories as many of them are on the Retiring List and won't be around for much longer! Might as well use them while I can!

SUPPLIES:

PAPER: Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White

STAMPS: Sincere Salutations (RETIRING)

INK: Real Red

TOOLS: Doily Triple Layer Punch (RETIRING), Blossom Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Finial Press Embossing Folder (RETIRING)

OTHER: So Saffron Designer Button, Basic Pearls, Sharpie Marker, Real Read 5/8" Satin Ribbon (RETIRING)

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Well, that's what I have to share with you this month...be sure to head on over to Rose and see what maaaaavelous things she has to share with you!

Have a great weekend!