Artisans' Patriotic Blog Hop!!

Welcome to the 2010-11 Artisan Award Winner's Patriotic Blog Hop!! (I'm still so excited every time I hear someone say "Artisan Award" or look at my letter from Stampin' Up!). I'm so glad you could join us for our hop! Don't forget to leave lots of comments along the way, we all love to feel loved, don' we? We have been busy creating some fun patriotic projects just in time for the Independence Day and Canada Day, so I hope you enjoy.

 

For my project today, I decided to create a banner to add a little "stars and stripes" to my patriotic home decor. I hung it just above the fireplace so it's sure to let all our guests know we are excited to celebrate Independence Day. I LOVE fireworks, and I'm a sucker for summer-vendor-cart food, so you can imagine how much I'm really looking forward to this weekend! Fried food, here I come!

BUT, that's not the only reason I'm looking forward to this weekend...did you know Stampin' Up!'s brand new Idea Book & catalog is coming out on Thursday, July 1st??? Eeeeee!! I'm doubly excited now!! How would you like to have a copy to call your own?? Just CLICK HERE to email me and reserve your copy for 50% off! You just pay $5 plus $4.95 shipping. (Regular price is $9.95 plus $6.95 shipping). BUT, this offer is only good through July 4th!

Creating the Pennants for this banner was soooo easy! I just did a quick roll through the Big Shot (113439) with the Pennant Banner die (113483), and voila! I had a banner in no time! Want to see more projects using the Big Shot? CLICK HERE!

Another fave product of mine I used on this banner is the Chunky Essentials Glitter (108797). I love how big and chunky the glitter is, it is really eye-catching! Helpful Hint: Glitter is not a mess to be feared! When you use the Powder Pal (102197) it stays in the tray and goes right back in the jar with no mess at all.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! Have fun on the hop! Oh, and don't forget to leave me a comment (I LOVE them!) :)

The next blog on the hop is the talented Andrea Munro's Blog, "Hiding Out in my Craft Room"

In case you like to jump around, here are links to all the blogs in the hop this morning:

Heather Van Duker, Stamptastic Creations (you are here)
Andrea Munro, Hiding Out In My Craft Room
Elizabeth Price, Seeing Ink Spots
Jodie Olver, Stamp with Jodie
Renee Ballard, Stamp Stadium
Richard Garay, The Fun Stampers Corner
Tessa Wise, Crafty Girl Designs
Angela Timms, Truly Inkspirational

Happy Stampin!
~Heather

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Stampin' Supplies used on my Pennant Banner:

Paper:Whisper White, Night of Navy, Riding Hood Red, Long board Chipboard
Tools: Big Shot, Serif Essentials Alphabet Dies, Pennant Banner, Scallop Circle die, Scallop Circles Die #2, Circle Scissor Plus, 3/4" Circle Punch, Star Punch, Small Star Punch,
Embellishments: 1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon, Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, Chunky Essentials Glitter, Crystal Effects, Jumbo Eyelets

Have any questions or comments? Please email me (I'm friendly!)

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What's on Sale?? CLICK HERE to take a look at all of the current promotions, or take a look at my right side bar under "Super Savers Section".

Day 6: "Saying Sayonara"

Today is the last day of our tribute and farewell to our retiring stampin' buddies, so I decided to mix it up with some of the new and some of the old.

Here's what I used that's retiring:

Bermuda Bay Classic Ink Pad
Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Grosgrain

Here's the NEW (from the Summer Mini Catalog):

Presto Patterns Designer Series Paper (LOVE!!!)
Elements of Style Stamp Set
Lattice Embossing Folder
Smooch Spritz

Here's the continuing items:

Cardstock in Chocolate Chip , Whisper White , Kraft
Big Shot
Top Note Die

See you tomorrow for our Artisan Blog hop!!

Happy Stampin!
~Heather

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Have any questions or comments? Please email me (I'm friendly!)

Let's be Facebook Friends! CLICK HERE to add me as a friend to get access to all my photo albums and paper-crafting ideas.

What's on Sale?? CLICK HERE to take a look at all of the current promotions, or take a look at my right side bar under "Super Savers Section".

Day 5: Saying "Sayonara"

REMINDER: Woo-hoo!!! I'm so excited for our Artisan Winners Blog Hop tomorrow!!! Don't forget, it starts Wednesday (tomorrow) at 10 AM (EDT) here at my blog!! I hope you can join us!!

 

I realized today as I went to write a post for "Day 6" that my "Day 5" entry never showed up yesterday! So, sorry about that!! Here is "Day 5"! This is a simple and easy birthday card that works for kids as well as adults. I love versatility, don't you?? ;)

So here's what I used that is retiring:

Bermuda Bay textured card stock (115719-comes in an assorted pack of 36 sheets, 6 ea. of 4 colors)
Starring You Stamp Set (111696)
Vintage Brads (109109)

Here's what I used that is not retiring:

Star Punch (110710)
Kraft cardstock (aka Crumb Cake) (107070)
Old Olive cardstock (100702)
So Saffron cardsotck (105118)
Notebook Edge Punch (108341)

Want to see if any of your faves are retiring? Check out "The Lists"! :)

Last Chance Stamp Sets List with page and item numbers(.pdf format)

Last Chance Accessories List (.pdf)
Note: items with an asterisk (*) are being reconfigured for the new catalog and color renovation.

Some accessories are discounted up to 50%!!

Get all your faves before they are gone forever! Just CLICK HERE to "Shop Now".

Happy Stampin!
~Heather

Shop Online Anytime, 24/7! CLICK HERE to Shop Now!

Don't Miss!! 2010 Artisan Award Winners Patriotic Blog Hop: Wednesday, June 30th at 10AM EDT!! Starts here at my blog.

Have any questions or comments? Please email me (I'm friendly!)

Let's be Facebook Friends! CLICK HERE to add me as a friend to get access to all my photo albums and paper-crafting ideas.

What's on Sale?? CLICK HERE to take a look at all of the current promotions, or take a look at my right side bar under "Super Savers Section".

Day 4: "Saying Sayonara"

REMINDER: don't forget about our 2010 Artisan Award Winners' Blog Hop! CLICK HERE to read more about it.

Today's kid-friendly card is sooooo easy-peasy. And, despite it's simplicity, I just love it!

The bugs & kisses stamp set is a MUST-HAVE for kid cards. (plus, it gives me an excuse to give kisses to my nephews!! "Bugs & kisses, bugs & kisses!!"). One of my favorite things about this card is how fast and easy it is to punch out the image with the 1-3/4" circle punch; just imagine how much longer it would take to try and cut out around a grasshopper! :)

Retiring Products used in this card:
Close to Cocoa cardstock ( ALREADY SOLD OUT! *sad face* )
Vintage Brads (109109)

Other Stampin' Supplies:
Bugs & Kisses Stamp Set (116580)
1-3/4" Circle Punch (119850)
Old Olive cardstock (100702)
Old Olive Classic Ink Pad (102277)
Chocolate Chip Classic Ink pad (100908)

Want to see if any of your faves are retiring? Check out "The Lists"! :)

Last Chance Stamp Sets List with page and item numbers(.pdf format)

Last Chance Accessories List (.pdf)
Note: items with an asterisk (*) are being reconfigured for the new catalog and color renovation.

Some accessories are discounted up to 50%!!

Get all your faves before they are gone forever! Just CLICK HERE to "Shop Now".

Happy Stampin!
~Heather

Shop Online Anytime, 24/7! CLICK HERE to Shop Now!

Don't Miss!! 2010 Artisan Award Winners Patriotic Blog Hop: Wednesday, June 30th at 10AM EDT!! Starts here at my blog.

Have any questions or comments? Please email me (I'm friendly!)

Let's be Facebook Friends! CLICK HERE to add me as a friend to get access to all my photo albums and paper-crafting ideas.

What's on Sale?? CLICK HERE to take a look at all of the current promotions, or take a look at my right side bar under "Super Savers Section".

Day 3: "Saying Sayonara"

REMINDER: don't forget about our 2010 Artisan Award Winners' Blog Hop! CLICK HERE to read more about it. And don't keep us a secret! Let all your stampin' friends, neighbors, and family know about our blog hop! I am super excited about the projects we are working on and can't wait to show you!! :)

Ok, on with our fond farewell to all our favorite retiring products!

HELLO scallop edge!! I don't know if I'll ever get enough of that scallop edge punch. I'm so glad it's not on the "retiring" list! Too cute! I love how it adds such a feminine touch to any project.

Retiring Products used in this card:
Blush Blossom cardstock ( 103318 )

Other Stampin' Supplies:
Always Stamp Set (113620)
Melon Mambo Cardstock (115320)
Melon Mambo Ink Pad (115656)
Chocolate Chip Ink Pad (100908)
Kraft Cardstock (120953)
Whisper White Cardstock (100730)
1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon (109025)
Modern Label Punch (119849)

Want to see if any of your faves are retiring? Here are "The Lists". :)

Last Chance Stamp Sets List with page and item numbers(.pdf format)

Last Chance Accessories List (.pdf)
Note: items with an asterisk (*) are being reconfigured for the new catalog and color renovation.

Some accessories are discounted up to 50%!!

Get all your faves before they are gone forever! Just CLICK HERE to "Shop Now".

Happy Stampin!
~Heather

Shop Online Anytime, 24/7! CLICK HERE to Shop Now!

Don't Miss!! 2010 Artisan Award Winners Patriotic Blog Hop: Wednesday, June 30th at 10AM EDT!! Starts here at my blog.

Have any questions or comments? Please email me (I'm friendly!)

Let's be Facebook Friends! CLICK HERE to add me as a friend to get access to all my photo albums and paper-crafting ideas.

What's on Sale?? CLICK HERE to take a look at all of the current promotions, or take a look at my right side bar under "Super Savers Section".

Day 2: Saying "Sayonara"

Before I get going with Day 2 of our "Sayonara" countdown, I just wanted to make sure you don't forget about our 2010 Artisan Award Winners' Blog Hop! CLICK HERE to read more about it.

Ok, on with our countdown! Today's card is SUPER easy, and certainly qualifies for "Sanity Saver" status (cards you can make in less than 15 minutes), but it still makes a nice statement. CLICK HERE if you'd like to see more cards in my "Sanity Saver" collection.

I love that darn polka-dot embossing folder, I'm addicted! One quick roll through Mr. Big, and voila! such a cute textured background! My classes have been teasing me that it seems I can't even do a single class without using the Big Shot, and gulp! It's so true! I'm 100% in love with Mr. Big. haha!

Retiring Products used in this card:
Bordering Blue Cardstock (102630, 107092)
Bordering Blue Classic Ink Pad (102265)

Other Stampin' Supplies:
Trendy Trees Stamp set (113258)
Eastern Blooms (111626)
Night of Navy Cardstock (100867)
Night of Navy Classic Ink Pad (102977)
Polka Dot Embossing Folder (117335) Big Shot (113439)

Want to see if any of your faves are retiring? Here are "The Lists". :)

Last Chance Stamp Sets List with page and item numbers(.pdf format)

Last Chance Accessories List (.pdf)
Note: items with an asterisk (*) are being reconfigured for the new catalog and color renovation.

Some accessories are discounted up to 50%!!

Ready to have some Stampin' fun and get all your faves before they are gone forever?? Just CLICK HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website to order any of the supplies you need. Once you get there, click on "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner, and use the item numbers listed.

Happy Stampin!
~Heather

Shop Online Anytime, 24/7! CLICK HERE to Shop Now!

Don't Miss!! 2010 Artisan Award Winners Patriotic Blog Hop: Wednesday, June 30th at 10AM!! Starts here at my blog.

Have any questions or comments? Please email me (I'm friendly!)

Let's be Facebook Friends! CLICK HERE to add me as a friend to get access to all my photo albums and paper-crafting ideas.

What's on Sale?? CLICK HERE to take a look at all of the current promotions, or take a look at my right side bar under "Super Savers Section".

6 Days to Say "Sayonara!"

Hi Stampin' Friends!

We have just 7 more days until we have to say Sayonara to some of our favorite stamps, accessories, and colors from the 2009-2010 catalog. I would like to send our retiring items off with a BANG! So, for the next six days, I will be posting a project using at least one stamp set, accessory or color we'll soon be saying "sayonara" to. Farewell old stampin' buddies!

Today's project features several retiring faves:
Wow Flowers Stamp Set (111714)
Bermuda Bay textured cardstock (115315, comes in an assorted 12x12 In Color Package)
Crushed Curry Cardstock (115319)
Crushed Curry Classic Ink (115659)
Crushed Curry Polka Dot Ribbon (115614)
Cameo Coral Textured Cardstock (107098)
Cameo Coral Smooth Cardstock (100475)
Blush Blossom Smooth Cardstock (103318)
Flower Designer Brads (112579)

Want to see if any of your faves are retiring? Here are "The Lists". :)

Last Chance Stamp Sets List with page and item numbers(.pdf format)
Last Chance Accessories List (.pdf)
Note: items with an asterisk (*) are being reconfigured for the new catalog and color renovation.

Some accessories are discounted up to 50%!!

Ready to have some Stampin' fun and get all your faves before they are gone forever?? Just CLICK HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website to order any of the supplies you need. Once you get there, click on "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner, and use the item numbers listed.

Happy Stampin!
~Heather

Shop Online Anytime, 24/7! CLICK HERE to Shop Now!

Don't Miss!! 2010 Artisan Award Winners Patriotic Blog Hop: Wednesday, June 30th at 10AM!! Starts here at my blog.

Have any questions or comments? Please email me (I'm friendly!)

Let's be Facebook Friends! CLICK HERE to add me as a friend to get access to all my photo albums and paper-crafting ideas.

What's on Sale?? CLICK HERE to take a look at all of the current promotions, or take a look at my right side bar under "Super Savers Section".

ANNOUNCING: 2010 Artisan Award Winner's Blog HOP!

I am so excited to announce all of the Artisan Winners this year have gotten together and decided to do a Blog Hop!!

Last year, I was super interested in finding the Artisan's blogs and taking a peek at their work, so we decided to make it easy for anyone who is interested in finding out more about the Artisans this year!

Here's the Details:
Blog Hop starts here at my blog: http://StamptasticCreations.blogspot.com
on
Wednesday, June 30th at 10AM EST (7AM PST)

We are busy working on Patriotic home decor, table settings, cards, and more, just in time for Canada Day and July 4th! Some will be offering blog candy, tutorials, tips and tricks, etc.

I hope you will join us!!

Happy Stampin!
~Heather

Shop Online Anytime, 24/7! CLICK HERE to Shop Now!

Have any questions or comments? Please email me (I'm friendly!)

Let's be Facebook Friends! CLICK HERE to add me as a friend to get access to all my photo albums and paper-crafting ideas.

What's on Sale?? CLICK HERE to take a look at all of the current promotions, or take a look at my right side bar under "Super Savers Section".

OWH Blog Hop Candy Winner!

Congratulations to Lillian Child!! She is the winner of my Operation Write Home Blog Candy!

Her favorite item from the NEW Summer Mini Catalog is the "Watercolor Trio". Email me if you'd like to have a FREE copy of the Summer Mini to call your own, and I will mail it to you TODAY!

She will be receiving the "Red,White & Blue" jumbo wheel stamp.

Happy Stampin'!
~Heather