PLAY like you mean it

Today's project is a double-page scrapbook layout featuring "Bugs & Kisses" stamp set.  The Bugs & Kisses stamp set is an "oldie but goodie".  Every year when the new catalog is released, I wait to see if this set is going to make it another round.  It sure did!  I love this set, and I'm so happy we get to keep it in the catalog for at least one more year.  Take a look and see what I mean!  Isn't it cute??

I created the "Play" title using the Simple Letters Alphabet Dies (115960) and Mr. Big (113439).  I know, I know, I never make anything without the Big Shot anymore!  I can't help it if the Big Shot is so fabulous!  That is one purchase I will never regret.   I used the Crimper Tool (101618) to add some whimsical, playful texture to the letters.

I agaub used the Big Shot and Top Note die for the decorative accent here on the frame shown here. I love to tuck a Top Note under the corner of journaling or photo frames for a little extra "something."

Here's a fun little trick to try using the Circle Circus stamp set: create your own DSP (Designer Series Paper) by stamping a pattern on white cardstock.  That's how I made the "L" in "Play" and this photo corner really POP! Helpful Hint: Photo corners are a snap with the Photo corners punch (119878)

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Happy Stampin!
~Heather

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Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps: Bugs & Kisses (116580),Circle Circus (115778)

Ink: , Pacific Point (111837), Wild Wasabi (109014), Real Red (103133)

Paper: Wild Wasabi DSP (new! 117152), Crumb Cake 12x12 (119929), Pacific Point (new! 111350), Wild Wasabi (new! 117152), Real Red (102482), Daffodil Delight (new! 119683)

Tools: Big Shot (113439), Top Note (113463), Simple Alphabet (115960), Large Oval Punch (119859), 3/4" Circle Punch (199873), Photo Corners Punch (119878), Crimper (101618)

Embellishments: Double-stitched Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon (retired, but substitute 5/8" Real Red Grosgrain 109052), Metallic Brads (119741), Clear Buttons (retired, substitute Real Red Designer Button 119747), double-stitched white/red grosgrain ribbon (retired, substitute white grosgrain ribbon 109025)

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Circle Circus Just for You

Ever have trouble sticking to just simple cards? Shelli Gardner, CEO of Stampin' Up!, has given us a new creative challenge for August: stick to "stamps-paper-ink" (and that's it!). For as simple as it sounds, it's really tricky trying to keep myself from adding "just one more thing..." ~smile~

Today's card keeps it simple and certainly can be whipped together in a quick couple of minutes. That means it qualifies for Sanity Saver!

• Like the cute frames for the greeting? Just use the Word Window, Modern Label, and Large Oval Punches for a fantastic frame that makes greetings "pop"!
• The Circle Circus stamp set is funky and modern, and I combined the images with a funky color combo too: Crushed Curry, Basic Gray, and Whisper White.
• Using the corner rounder punch on the edges also adds a little funk-appeal to make this card truly "funk-i-licious!"

Want to give this project a try? All of the supplies I used are listed below. 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 below.

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Happy Stampin!
~Heather

Stampin' Supplies (and item numbers):

Stamps:Circle Circus (115778), Teeny Tiny Wishes(115370)
Ink: Crushed Curry (115659), Basic Gray (109120)
Paper: Crushed Curry (115319), Basic Gray (108692), Whisper White (100730)
Tools: Large Oval punch (107305), Modern Label punch (116630), Word Window punch (105090), Corner Rounder punch (109047)
Embellishments: None!! (that's a first!)