Saturday, January 16, 2010

Sale-A-Bration Blog Hop!


Greetings, stamping enthusiasts!  Thank you so much for joining the Stampin' Addicts Sale-A-Bration blog tour, where 21 creative, talented people each showcase a different item from the new Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration Catalog.  The hop should be fully linked by noon Eastern time Saturday, and runs until midnight Monday, so tell all your friends!

What is Sale-A-Bration, you ask?  Only the biggest, bestest Stampin' Up! event of the year, where you can get fabulous freebies (with a qualifying purchase)!

I am number 8 on the tour, and if you've been following in order, you just arrived from Marie's blog, From Boots to Stamps, where she showcased Whimsical Words.  Don't you just love her creations? I love what she made for her daughter!!!


For my projects, I'll be showing you a few things you can do with the uber cool Scallop Trim Border Punch.  First up is a card, perfect for showing a friend how much you appreciate them. I layered the Scallop Trim Border on the side, and used it at the bottom of the mat under the image, as well.  Simple and easy-peasy.

For my second project, I just had to use the adorable Sweetheart Treat Cups.  I think the lacy border is just right for this little confection of a card!  You'll note the corners are punched, too.  There's a matching Scallop Trim Corner Punch in the Occasions Mini Catalog! A little slider window behind the candy makes for easy access without destroying the card. ;-)


The final project is a little votive candle holder.  What a great way to set a romantic mood for you and your honey, and it was quick and easy to make!  (Note: Use battery powered LED flicker lights to reduce fire danger.)  CLICK HERE FOR TUTORIAL


Next stop on the hop, is the lovely and talented Holly, of InkPaperStamps.  If her dog hasn't eaten her one of projects (it happened last hop!), she'll be showing you her creations using Bella's Bloom.  The cottage is to die for!

Thanks again for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed your stop here, and continue to be inspired by the other stops along the way.  Card ingredients are listed below.


Friends Card
Stamp:Vintage Vogue
Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Whisper White
Designer Paper: Cottage Garden Designer Series Paper
Ink: Rich Razzleberry Clasic Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Rich Razzleberry Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Stampin' Sponges, Circle Clear Rhinestone Brads


Sweet Valentine Card
Stamps: Vintage Vogue (image), Teeny Tiny Wishes (sentiment)
Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White
Inks: Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Stampin' Write Marker, Always Artichoke Stampin' Write Marker
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Scallop Trim Corner Punch, Sweetheart Treat Cups, Full Heart Punch, Small Heart Punch, Modern Label Punch, Round Tab Punch, Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Perfect Polka-Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Stampin' Sponges


Valentine Votive
Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts (image), Well Scripted (sentiment)
Cardstock: Real Red, White Vellum Cardstock
Designer Paper: Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper
Inks: Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Craft Stampin' Pad
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Full Heart Punch, Small Heart Punch, Heart Punch Window Die, Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Paper Cutter w/ scoring blade, Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat tool, Sticky Strip, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint (to make shimmer spray), Real Red Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots

33 comments:

  1. Cindy,
    Gorgeous creations. I'll have one of each please. This has been the longest week because I'm waiting for my SU stuff to arrive. LOL

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  2. Beautiful cards Cindy and I love the votive!! Great uses for the punch - I'm so happy to have earned it for free! :)

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  3. Ah, you've mastered the corner punch. Just opened mine yesterday, and I am still practicing. OMG, I LOVE (!!!) the votive holder. Where are my LED candles?? I have to make one now!!

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  4. Love all of you projects! The heart card is such a clever idea!

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  5. Cindy, you did a beautiful job on that scallop punch. The butterfly card is wonderful!

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  6. Oooh..they are all so very pretty Cindy!! I really love the purple and green friendship card.. no, the red and white treat cup card... Oh I cannot make up my mind!! All three are gorgeous.
    Sharon Field

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  7. Cindy great projects, you did an awesome job with the punch! Love your last one :)

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  8. What incredible projects! I love the middle Valentine!

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  9. Gorgeous!!! The first one is my favorite because I love the colors! And I really like what you did with the heart cups.

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  10. Gorgeous! Butterflies and purple ... two of my favorite things. Love your friendship card. Oh heck, I love all your projects, I can't choose just one!

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  11. Such beautiful projects Cindy! They are SO precise too! Love em!

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  12. love-love-love your projects-great colors and designs

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  13. What a beautiful job you have done!
    The card is so speci. It is a keeper.
    Sharon L

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  14. Cindy.....

    Gorgeous, gorgeous cards....I LOVE all of them....really attention to detail...to say the least..thanks for sharing..one of the LNS group

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  15. Fun and lacy and girly projects - I love them all Cindy! Thanks for sharing the inspiration and adding to my list of projects requiring casing.

    Hugs - Jean

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  16. Beautiful creations, Cindy!! I love them all!

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  17. They are all so pretty! Love the lacy look you gave to everything.

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  18. Beautiful Projects. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE VOTIVE CANDLE HOLDER! It's GORGEOUS! Thanks sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much!

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  19. I love your slider card! That little sizzlet is my favorite. So cute!!!

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  20. Cindy, your projects are absolutely scrumptious!

    Oh wouldn't it be bliss to be the lucky someone who gets to eat the candy hearts (after carefully taking them out through the clever and thoughtfully-included slider window)by the flicker of the lovely mini luminaria?

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  21. I love your votive holder. I will definitely be making some of these for gifts. I love your wonderful ideas...thanks so much for sharing!

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  22. Cindy - love the votive holder. I just LOVE the scallop trim border and corner punches - it's awesome that SU! included the border as an SAB item this year! Cheryl

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  23. First - I love your tag line in your header (helping the economy - too funny!)
    Second - I loved all of your projects especially the votive holder. And I never thought about LED candles - I am going to go get some!

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  24. Your creations are absolutely beautiful. They are just my style! I love the lacy, dainty look of your cards and project. Beautiful.

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  25. Wonderful projects! Love the colors of the butterfly card!

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  26. Cindy! Your stuff is so pretty!! You make me want to go finish unpacking my craft room so that I can stamp!

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  27. Cindy,
    Love your heart card and votive holder. Do you have a tutorial on the votive holder? How did you master the corner punch? I'm not quite getting it and I think I am making it harder then it has to be. Would love your input!

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  28. Cindy, great projects as usual. You are so creative! My favorite would have to be the heart box.

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  29. Cindy

    I love the heart card and votive candle holder. I too am wondering if there are directions /tutorial on these

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  30. Sorry I didn't mean to be anonymous..hit the button too soon

    I love the heart card and votive candle holder. I too am wondering if there are directions /tutorial on these

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  31. Just posted votive tutorial here: http://heartsdelightcards.blogspot.com/2010/01/valentine-votive-tutorial.html

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  32. These are so beautiful and gorgeous.I especially love the friendship card.

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