Fun Times and a Sneak Peek!

Wow, what a whirlwind of fun I had with Jennifer Timko!  It was such a treat for me to be able to stop what I was creating and ask her opinion on a particular element, because I so admire her style.  I wish we lived closer!

We worked on an upcoming SUO Challenges theme (that I can't show you yet), but this one I can share with you.....

Ladies and gentlemen, please pay particular attention to that bow, and the lovely seam binding ribbon with which it was made.  That's Daffodil Delight seam binding ribbon, and it will be available for pre-order from the new Stampin' Up! annual catalog starting April 1st!!!  There will be other selected items from the new catalog in the Summer Smooches promotion, as well. The order period is April 1-30, and I'll be featuring some of the new items over the next couple of weeks, so be sure to check back!

Jennifer showed me her trick for making her exquisite bows, which I hope to be able to show you if the video turned out. That's my project for later today, after the refrigerator repairman's visit. (Funny coincidence - Jennifer had the exact same thing happen to her fridge - same make and model!)

Stamp: None!
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze, White Vellum Cardstock, Attic Boutique DSP
Ink: Baja Breeze Classic
Accessories: Big Shot (big surprise, eh?), Perfect Polka-Dots folder, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, 2½" Circle Punch, Pearls Basic Jewels, Daffodil Delight Seam Binding Ribbon

SUOC27 Challenge

Hellooo, stampers, and welcome to the SUO Challenge # 27! The mission, should you choose to accept it (name that TV show), is to make RIBBONS and/or BOWS the main feature of your project:

"Make a card, scrap page or 3D item using any Stampin' Up! ribbon that's new with the 2011-2012 IBC or with the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog. The ribbon work should be a major feature of the project, not just in the background or as a small accent."

Mine uses the Marina Mist 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon made into a big pouffy double bow. The nice thing about this bow is it will flatten out for mailing, but can be fluffed back up when it's taken out of the envelope!

Okay, it's your turn...let's see what kind of magic you can do with some new Stampin' Up! ribbon! Be sure to post a link on the Su-Only Challenges blog!

Stamps: Simply Soft (Hostess)
Cardstock: Marina Mist, Very Vanilla, Not Quite Navy, Beau Château Designer Series Paper
Ink: Marina Mist and Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pads, plus Not Quite Navy and Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Marina Mist 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Designer Frames Embossing Folder, Basic Pearls Jewel Accents, Blender Pens, Stampin' Dimensionals