DogGone Delightful Stampin': Annual Catalog Release

Wednesday Spotlight ~~ New 2020-2022 In Color in the Spotlight!!

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

WOW! It's the middle the week - Hump Day!! LOL 🐫🐫🐫🐫🐫

Did you know that we have a Holiday Weekend coming up?? It hardly feels that way this year ~~ I don't know if it's that way for the rest of you. Just a very strange year; especially as there really isn't any place we can go or anything "special" we can do. I'll probably stick to grilling at home and finding a good book to read!! Maybe a margarita!! LOL

I'm so excited today to spend some time with you LIVE on Facebook to introduce you to the brand new 2020-2022 In Color Collection!!

Join me over on my DDS Facebook Page today at 3:00 pm MT to see this beautiful new color collection up close and personal!! I will also be showing you color comparisons with our other collections so you can get an idea of how these fit in and coordinate (something Stampin' Up! does Sooooo well!)

I'll look forward to chatting with you during my Facebook Live event this afternoon!

I Love to hear from you. Leave your questions or comments below!!

Hugs, . . .

Posted on May 20, 2020 at 09:45 AM in Annual Catalog Release, Wednesday Spotlight | Permalink | Comments (0)

Wednesday Spotlight - These are a Few of My Favorite Things!

Hello Fellow Stampers ~

I'm winging my way to Las Vegas today with my sweetie; but before I do . . .

Let's talk the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, and a few of "my favorite things" from that catalog. I have to tell you that this is one terrific catalog and I pretty much LOVE everything in it. So it would be nearly impossible to narrow it down to say, my top ten favorite things for example. So, today I'm just going to give you my top pick in each category for you to ponder as you continue to work through your "wish lists". 😉

Royal Peacock Bundle, Item #151100

There are so many suites and bundles to love in this new catalog.

But I think this may be my #1 pick in the bundles!

The dies will both frame your stamped image to cut it out; and gives you a detailed thinlit style die for fancy creating. Check out the gorgeous feather thinlit too!!

Over the Moon, Item #149331

Oh My Goodness!!! I'm absolutely "over the mooooon" for this stamp set!!!

From the moment I saw I was just jumping up and down - because I adore cows! LOL

And this is by far an adorable sweet stamp set!! Don't miss it!!

Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper, Item #149100

Picking a favorite designer series paper from this catalog is near unto impossible!! I LOVE them all!!

But this one seems to bubble to the top - this gorgeous impressionistic (just like a painting) paper is to die for; and so gorgeous I'm having trouble doing much more than petting it!! LOL 😂

Word Wises Dies, Item #149629

There are so many new "tools" in this catalog to love; and we have gotten a wealth of new "word" stamps and dies that make life so much easier to create cards and gifts with.

This set is a brand new set (bundled with a wonderful new stamp set).

It's a "must have" in my book!!

Buy the bundle and save 10%

Pressed Petals Specialty Washi Tape, Item #149585

Oh my!! Never have I seen something quite as wonderful as this brand new washi tape!

The "petals" of the tape actually peel off like flower petals -- what a wondrous thing!!

Give it a try!! You'll want a million rolls of this set!! LOL

Punches, dies, paper, so much more!! There is a lot to love about the new 2019-2020 Annual Catalog. These I've listed here today are just the very top picks from each area that I love the very most!! Which new Stampin’ Up! holiday catalog products make YOUR heart go pitter pat? Did I pick ones you love? Please share your comments. I'd love to read what you think!! :-)

I'm winging my way to Las Vegas -- but I'll be back at the end of the week and we'll pick back up with more Christmas in July!! Have a great week everyone!!

Hugs, . . .

Posted on Jul 24, 2019 at 03:30 AM in Annual Catalog Release, Wednesday Spotlight | Permalink | Comments (0)

"Anything With Wings" - June 2019 Stampin' Pretty Pals Blog Hop

Good Morning Fellow Stampers ~

We've arrived at the 2nd Wednesday of June ~~ and that can mean only one thing! It's time for the Stampin' Pretty Pals monthly blog hop! And since yesterday was my birthday . . . it seems like a good time to celebrate ~ with "wings"!!

You may be just starting the hop here or you may have come from the wonderful Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. When you're done perusing today's project, you’ll find the the full line-up below to help you move or “hop” along your way from Pal-to-Pal.

Well, I think Peacocks have wings -- LOL ;-) The ones at my zoo just strut around; but I think that's because their wings are clipped so they don't fly away!

I have been so over the moon excited about the new Noble Peacock Suite in the new 2019-2010 Annual Catalog. Go take it all in on pages, 24, 25 and 26. You're gonna adore the new foils, specialty designer paper which is all foil, the new Rhinestones (featured on this card design), and, of course, the stamp set and coordinated dies!

This card base was cut from Pretty Peacock cardstock, 4-1/4" x 11", scored at 5-1/2".

Then I used the largest of the new Stitched Nested Labels Dies to cut the center out of the front of the card;

and then backed it with one of the gorgeous foil papers from the Noble Peacock Specialty DSP.

Mr. Royal Peacock was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink, overlaid with Blueberry Bushel ink - and then colored in with the Light Old Olive stampin' Blend.

When I say overlaid - it's because this is a 2-step stamp set. So you stamp the main peacock image in one color; and then add detail to the tail section with a second image and another ink color.

Mr. Peacock was fussy cut; and then I used one of the framelits from the die set, cut a coordinating peacock from the Blueberry Bushel foil, and offset for a nice layered look to my peacock. The entire piece is popped with dimensionals.

I then had more fun than the law really should allow with the Noble Peacock Rhinestones to highlight each of the pretty tail feathers.

This card glistens with beautiful color!

The inside of the card is stamped with more wonderful images and sentiments from the stamp set.

You are going to just LOVE this suite -- I can assure you!!

Rush to my Online Shop and snap it up today!! I just Know it's at the top of your Wish List -- LOL

More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s Pals. Don’t forget to show us some love by commenting on our creations. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 10, 2019, when we return to share “Mixing it Up” projects. Should be interesting! Don’t miss the fun!

Until Next Time . . . Puppy Hugs,

Pals Blog Hop Line-up:

Posted on Jun 12, 2019 at 03:30 AM in Annual Catalog Release, Stampin' Pretty Pals / Blog Hop | Permalink | Comments (10)

Terrific Tuesdays ~~ It's a New Day in the Neighborhood!!

Hello Fellow Stampers ~~

Yippeeee Hooooraaaaayyyy!!! It's New Catalog Day!!! Whooo hoooo :-) LOL

Are you as excited as I am about the new catalog??

CREATIVITY IS CALLING!!

Just Take a Look at this Beautiful New Catalog . . .

And You'll Hear It!! :-)

2019-2020 SU! Annual Catalog - Click to View the Catalog Online!

Today's the Day!! The "switch" has been by the IT Department at Stampin' Up! in record time -- and YOU can start ordering from that Wish List you've been drooling over for the past 3 weeks!! :-)

How About a Fun Video to get a Peek at all those Wonderful New Products!

Need a Catalog?? My DDS Distinctive Dabblers, (those who have placed an order with me in the past 6 months and have listed me in their profile as their demonstrator) already have their catalogs and get their catalog automatically! If you are in this category and did not receive your catalog yet, please reach out to me ASAP! so I can rectify that! For everyone else . . . if you are looking for a demonstrator and would like to order Stampin' Up! products through me, please click on the "Request Catalog" tab on the right-hand side bar and put in a request right away!!

DON'T MISS!! Stampin' Up! Videos showcasing New Products!!

BUNDLE & SAVE! To view all the NEW bundles from the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog in my online store, click here!

THERE'S STILL TIME TO SHARE!! The first Product Shares Order went in this morning; but you can still get in on the Fun!!! Check out all the details HERE on this cycles Shares offering, and put in your order today!!! :-)

Hugs, . . .

Posted on Jun 04, 2019 at 10:29 AM in Annual Catalog Release, Shares Program - Ribbon/DSP/Embellishments, Terrific Tuesdays Weekly RoundUp! | Permalink | Comments (0)

Fabulous Friday Fun! ~~ Cat & Dog in Silhouette

Hello Fabulous Fellow Stampers ~

Another crazy week behind us!! A crazy day ahead!! It's our "Off-Friday"; but I've got a full schedule for us with a trip down to Colorado Springs to meet with our florist and the planner at our wedding venue to start working details and vision for the wedding --- that I just realized is ONLY 4 Months Away!!! Eeeeeeeeeek!!! So unbelievable!!

But before we head off into what I hope will be a little bit quieter weekend, I wanted to share a couple of "fun Friday" cards with you.

I was so excited earlier this year when I saw a brand new stamp set for our Cat Punch; AND a new stamp set and punch for "the Dogs"!!!! Whooo hooooo -- because of course, here at DDS Studios, it is ALL about the Dawgs!!! LOL

These two cards incorporate some of the sentiments from the two new sets; but uses the punches "in silhouette" for a fun dramatic look!

The design is similar for both cards -

The black matting helps bring that "dramatic" look seamlessly across the entire design.

The background Whisper White piece has been embossed with the Subtle textured impressions embossing folder.

And then a "snippet" of the Gingham Gala DSP, brings some "country chic" flair.

The background layers are wrapped with a piece of Calypso Coral 3/8" Satin Ribbon, and when the design is complete, you add that pretty satin bow.

The center squares of each card feature a special sentiment in the coordinating ink color.

What I love about both of these stamp sets is they are "2-step" sets, which means you stamp a detail stamp, and fill in the color with a solid coordinating stamp.

Here we did the yarn ball in Smoky Slate, and the overlay color in the Grapefruit Grove which is the card base color and the gingham paper color.

You'll notice the sweet little hearts stamped "off" in the background also in Smoky Slate.

All the central pieces on these two cards are popped with dimensionals to give the card great dimension.

And both of them are finished off with some wonderful embellishments!

I have to tell you - I am going to miss Lemon Lime Twist soooooooooooooooooo much!!! This is the DDS Studio signature color -- so we'll probably have to tuck this one away in the "keep box" for awhile!

The adorable heart on both cards can be found in the Dog Builder Punch - so many uses for this sweet punch!!

When I taught these two cards at my class in early May, I shared with the gals that these DSP pieces were cut using the "One Sheet Wonder" concept. You can go on Pinterest and search for "One Sheet Wonder" and find all kinds of ideas for both 12" x 12" designer paper, and 6" x 6" - which is what Gingham Gala is. I particularly like this "One Sheet Wonder" idea for 6" x 6" sheets right now: