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AWOW – Sketch Challenge with Potions & Spells

Where has the month gone? The Around the World on Wednesday (AWOW) team and I are hopping today — here on our blogs, and on Instagram. For this month’s challenge we are making projects using a sketch. Before I go on, let me first introduce the AWOW Team–here’s who we are and where we are in the world:

Now, let’s hop right in. Here is the sketch we were challenged to use:

And, here is my project:

Let’s take a closer look. First to the front:

Now the inside:

I used the Potions & Spells bundle, as well as the Halloween Memories Scrapbooking Kit. This is part of the new scrapbooking line of products that Stampin’ Up! is offering. You have to check these out!

Now let’s see what my friends around the world did with this challenge. Click the next button below to follow along to Chris’s Blog, or follow along the hop using the Roll Call Below.

Happy Stamping! Kelly

Roll Call

Jan Clothier – NZ
Leonie Stuart – AU
Rochelle Laird-Smith – AU
Cheryll Miller – AU
Danielle Kassing – NL
Aurélie Fabre – FR
Mikaela Titheridge – UK
Annette Ball – CA
Angie McKenzie – US
Kelly Taranto – US You are here!
Chris Smith – US
Theresa McEntee – US
Bree Renwick – US
Lori Willcox – CA
Cheryl Hamilton – US

AWOW – The Way We Were

The Around the World on Wednesday (AWOW) team and I are hopping today — here on our blogs, and on Instagram. For this month’s challenge we are making projects with the theme “The Way We Were” and today is also 9/11 – a date that will forever be on the minds of Americans. Before I go on, let me first introduce the AWOW Team–here’s who we are and where we are in the world:

Twenty-three years ago, at 8:46 am the first tower was struck and I think everyone can remember where they were and what they were doing. I was commuting into work, living in Boston at the time, and had just gotten back from CA the night before from a work trip. I was toggling between Howard Stern, Kiss 108, and NPR on the radio, and after the first tower was hit all three stations were sort of reporting breaking news, but not quite sure what it was, was it a joke, what are we seeing, etc. Then the 2nd tower was hit and it was literally dead air. What an emotional day and months that lie ahead. We will never forget.

For this post, we could interpret the theme, and reflect on this day, however we saw fit. For me, this day will always remind me of restored patriotism. Despite the tragedies of the day, and the devastating loss, America rallied together and for weeks the city of Boston was covered in red, white, and blue. We came together as a community and nation, and that’s the positive thing I remember. I hope my project conveys all of those emotions. Let’s take a look:

This is a gatefold card – made intentionally to mimic the Twin Towers. I used all current Stampin’ Up! product, including blue striped DSP from Countryside Inn pack and I used the Alphabet A’ la Mode dies. I love LOVE how this turned out. Let’s look at the inside:

I love the sentiment on the inside as well. This is from an Online Exclusives stamp set called Comforting Thoughts. The heart is from the new Humble Home. Shop the Supplies through the links below.

This card captures all of my memories and feelings about 9/11. I hope you like it, and wish you and all you hold dear a reflective day.

Now let’s see what my friends around the world did with this challenge. Click the next button below to follow along to Tricia’s Blog, or follow along the hop using the Roll Call Below.

Hugs, Kelly

Roll Call

Jan Clothier – NZ
Rochelle Laird-Smith – AU
Cheryll Miller – AU
Danielle Kassing – NL
Aurélie Fabre – FR
Kelly Taranto – US
Tricia Butts – US
Theresa McEntee – US
Lori Willcox – CA

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Product List

Iconic Imagery Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [164194] $20.00	Comforting Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [163691] $20.00	Humble Home Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [164286] $20.00	Alphabet à La Mode Dies [160750] $42.00	Countryside Inn 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161467] $12.50
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $11.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $9.00	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $9.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50
Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [165679] $21.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $32.00	Adhesive Sheets [152334] $11.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $6.00

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CTCS – Humble Home meets pg 46

EDITED: (early Monday morning…) My card was made and done yesterday, and I thought I scheduled it to go out at 11pm. Guess I didn’t – so happy Monday!

Happy Sunday! Case the Catalog Sunday is back! Today I’m CASEing with the CASEing the Catty Sunday Challenge group, and the theme is to CASE a project in the new Sept-Dec Mini Catalog. I’m CASEing this project on page 46:

This page IS the Humble Home page in the catalog, but I absolutely love that little tag and wanted to make it into a full card. So my CASE is almost exactly like the original. Here’s my project:

I’m using the Humble Home Bundle. The little leaves and FALL are from the More Than Autumn Bundle. DSP is the Online Exclusive Iconic Celebrations (which is currently unavailable…but they’re getting more next week!) Card base and layers are Basic Beige. Let’s take a closer look:

Thanks for looking, and have a great week! Kelly

Stamping With Friends – New Products!

Happy Saturday, Happy September, Happy almost Fall! Today I am back participating in a Blog Hop with my Stamping With Friends group. Hoping now that summer is gone, everyone’s back to school and work, that I can get back in a posting routine. What better way to dive back in, then with my stamping friends!

Today we are featuring new products from the September-December Mini Catalog that launched this week. Oh my! I love a lot of the products offered in this catalog, but I’m featuring my two of my favorites:

More Than Autumn Bundle:

This bundle was an immediate purchase as soon as we could preorder as demonstrators. You know I LOVE LOVE LOVE all-things coffee…well, I also love pumpkin spice – anything! I do not like sweet coffee. Never add sugar, and rarely buy a sweet flavor. I do like caramel coffees, but only at half the syrup. If I treat myself to a froofy drink, it’s going to be something with spice: pumpkin, chai, cappuccino with cinnamon, love it all. Fall is a favorite time with all of these yummy pumpkin spice flavors.

The other reason I love this bundle? All of these words! Let’s take a look at the full bundle stamped and die cut out:

The stamp set has 36 (!!!) stamps, and the dies have 23 dies. Wow. I love that some of the dies are words too…so many options with this one. And, if pumpkin or coffee isn’t your thing, there are MANY other things – cocoa, apple cider, and pie! (How about the tiny dollop of whip cream for the pie!?) So cute.

Here’s my project:

Okay, let’s talk about another favorite from the new catalog.

Humble Home Bundle:

This bundle is so incredibly sweet. Perfect to welcome a new neighbor to the ‘hood, or new home congrats card, or to thank someone for coming over or giving you a gift, or anything, really! You can make Christmas cards too!

And, the best part? The punch! I love punches because they are quick and easy. I have already seen some very clever things made with this punch, so I look forward to playing some more.

Here’s my project with this bundle:

Notice they are the same sketch too.

Card Directions:
– Card Base: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
– Add 1 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ piece of DSP to the card base
– Cut piece same color as card base 3 3/4″ x 5″
– Add to that a piece of coordinating DSP 3 3/4″ x 2 3/4″
– Decorate
– Don’t forget to decorate your envelope!

Now your turn! 1. Try this design out, it’s a fun one. 2. Hop along with my friends using the Roll Call below to see other creations with new products.

Happy Stamping! Kelly

Roll Call:

AWOW Blog Hop – 123…ABC

The Around the World on Wednesday (AWOW) team and I are hopping today — here on our blogs, and on Instagram. For this month’s challenge we are making projects around “1-2-3…A-B-C”, and we could interpret that however we wanted. Since my youngest starts 9th grade tomorrow, and we take my oldest to college on Friday, I have Back to School on the brain. I thought Back to School cards would work well with this theme. Before we get to that, let’s introduce the AWOW Team–here’s who we are and where we are in the world:

Let’s take a look at my two cards:

I’m using the Bird’s Eye View stamp set, along with the Everyday Details and Mini Alphabet dies. I LOVE this DSP combo using Take to the Sky DSP and the Iconic Celebration DSP. I love how these turned out. The best part? The new Basic Beige color is amazing too.

Let’s take a closer look at each:

Here’s Card #2:

The bird in the glasses is my favorite…so cute!

Now let’s see what my friends around the world did with this challenge. Click the next button below to follow along to Theresa McEntee or follow along the hop using the Roll Call Below.

Happy Stamping! Kelly

Roll Call

Jan Clothier – NZ

Leonie Stuart – AU

Rochelle Laird-Smith – AU

Aurélie Fabre – FR

Kelly Taranto – US You are here!

Theresa McEntee – US

Bree Renwick – US

NC Demos Hop – Subtlely Iconic

It’s the last Sunday of the month, which means it’s time to hop with my NC Demos group. You might have already stopped by Frances Wagner’s blog and know this month’s theme, but if you are just popping in this month we were challenged for our projects to be: “beachy, and feature light and cool colors like the Soft Subtles or the 2024-2026 In-Colors.” I chose not to go beachy or use the new In-Colors, but instead to use the old In-Colors (2023-2025). To me, these In-colors are more subtle and “beachy” than the new ones which are quite bright…maybe it’s the beach at sunset?!

Not sure this is what the Hop Host had in mind, but oh well — we’re going with it! Be sure to hop along to my fellow NC Demonstrators’ blogs to see more using the Roll Call below.

I have had the new Iconic Imagery Bundle and DSP sitting on my desk all week, so decided to play with that too. Let’s take a look at these products. You may not have seen them before — they are offered as an Online Exclusive through my Online Store. *By the way, you have to check out the Online Exclusives. There are new holiday items including gorgeous Christmas items as well as Halloween. Stampin’ Up announced they will NOT have Halloween product in the upcoming Mini Catalog — but there are some super cute things online!

Here is the Iconic Imagery Bundle:

And, here is the DSP:

Okay…so let me be a little more honest…I heard “beachy” and “subtle” and immediately grabbed this DSP. I don’t know why, but it was speaking to me!

If you follow me at all, you know Designer Series Paper (DSP) a.k.a. patterned paper is my FAVORITE Stampin’ Up! product. I’m getting ready to move my craft room from one room to another (more on that later) and in prepping for the move, I’ve been thinking long and hard about the product I’m holding on to. On August 8th I will celebrate my 21st year as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, and over two decades I have accumulated a LOT of stuff. I am going to be selling and cleaning out a ton. While I love all of it, and much of it holds special memories for me, I know who I am as a crafter: I like the NEW FRESH styles that are on-trend. To me, DSP sets the tone.

The other thing that’s happening while I edit and trim down my stash, is I’m thinking of other ways I can use product other than what it was intended for. Looking at Iconic Imagery (the bundle and the DSP) you might think “Christmas.” Well, I hope my “beachy, subtle” card sways you. And, my hope is that you too stretch your stash to work for you in other ways than originally intended.

Let’s take another look at my project:

The Outside

The Inside and Envelope

My mother is the QUEEN of decorating her envelope. Usually with a carefully stamped image that coordinates with what’s inside. I prefer to simply cover the flap with DSP that coordinates. 2″ x 6″ and voila! Done!

Now, let’s see what the others have done with these new colors! Click the next arrow below to hop over to our fearless leader Tracie Langley’s Blog.

Happy Stamping! Kelly

Blog Hop Roll Call

Tina Lesson
Toni Campana
Frances Wagner
Kelly Taranto – The Late Night Stamper You are here!
Tracie Evans Langley – the Sassy Stamper

Stamping With Friends – Online Exclusives

Today I’m Stamping With Friends and our blog hop is showcasing Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives products. I decided to use the new Frosted Forest bundle. As always with a Blog Hop, be sure to hop along with us by checking out the Roll Call at the bottom of this post so you can carry through and see the other creations of my talented stamping friends.

This bundle is so much fun! It includes a great stamp set, coordinating dies, and masks that help you quickly color in the trees.

I made two projects depicting a summer scene – one at day time, and one at night.

Let’s take a closer look:

Coloring the tree cannot be easier with these amazing layering stencils!

It is so cool!

Here is the other card:

Quick and easy! This bundle will make great masculine cards too. I’m hopping over on Instagram with another group and made three masculine Get Well cards — check it out! To purchase this bundle, or other supplies, visit the link below for the supplies and/or head to my online store. Online Exclusives are only available while supplies last, so if you like any of the products you see in today’s Hop, order it right away.

Now, hop along using the links below. Happy stamping!

Kelly

Roll Call

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Product List

Frosted Forest Bundle (English) [164137] $64.75	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $30.00	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119683] $11.50	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $11.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $11.50	Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163393] $12.50	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089] $9.00	Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665] $9.00	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [147145] $9.00
Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088] $9.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $9.00	Blooming Pearls [162238] $8.00	Blending Brushes [153611] $15.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $130.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $6.00

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Happy almost July! Sorry to be MIA the past month…life has been so incredibly busy. My older son graduated from high school at the end of May, and then, two days after graduation, my younger son and I hopped on a plane to China for a two-week school trip. Also June 30 is fiscal year end for my professional gig…so you know, there is that too. Phew! But, I’ve managed to find some stamping time here and there — mostly for personal projects, my stamp club, and for Instagram. Alas, the Blog is the last on the list. But, here we are!

Today I’m hopping with my NC Demos group. This is a monthly hop that occurs the last Sunday of the month. You have until 11:59 Mountain Time tonight to take advantage of the amazing deal Stampin’ Up! has had all month — 10% extra savings on most Bundles, and 10% off the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machines. I took advantage of both! My old Sizzix (going on 15 years old) finally bit the dust, so this sale was a perfect time for me to replace it. $117 for the big machine on sale – you can’t beat it! I also purchased a few of the new Bundles…including this versatile gem called Round We Go. Currently with the sale this stamp set and die bundle is only $40. You cannot beat it. Shop the supplies below!

When I saw this bundle, I immediately thought of July 4th. Given the date today, I decided to make a July 4th themed card. Let’s take a look:

My Project:

And, here’s the inside:

I kept the inside blank so it could be for any occasion. I used blues (Misty Moonlight and Night of Navy) along with Real Red and Basic White. The DSP is Country Lace.

CASE’D DESIGN

To design the card, I actually CASE’d a card sketch from the Annual Catalog. Check out page 22 of the catalog. Here’s the sketch I modeled my design from:

Let’s take a closer look at all of the elements on the card front:

Let’s build from the base up:

I used the two dies that make a circle of holes in the DSP background layer.
I then used the burst (flower?) stamps and ink and cut out with the coordinating die (underneath the rosette there is one in red, one in blue).
I also used the dies to cut out bursts (flowers?) of cardstock.
I added a sentiment from the stamp set with half a banner from the Stylish Shapes dies.
And, finally, the rosette. Check out my video to see how I made the rosette — they are easier than they look!

Hope the video helps. Practice makes perfect! Here’s my card one more time for final inspiration:

Now, let’s see what the others have done with these new colors! Click the next arrow below to hop over to our fearless leader Tracie Langley’s Blog.

Happy Stamping! Kelly

Blog Hop Roll Call

Toni Campana
Tina Lesson
Jo Anne Hewins
Tina Taylor
Laurie Meier
Frances Wagner
Kelly Taranto – The Late Night Stamper You are here!
Tracie Evans Langley – the Sassy Stamper

Shop the Supplies!

Round We Go Bundle (English) [163730] $45.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $30.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $11.50	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081] $11.50	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $11.50
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.00	Country Lace 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163415] $12.50	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $9.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $9.00	Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels [158987] $7.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $6.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $130.00

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Thoughtful Journey Suite Collection (English) [163320] $86.75	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081] $11.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.00
Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154898] $9.00	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892] $11.00	Blending Brushes [153611] $15.00	Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [165678] $21.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $28.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $32.00

Citrus Blooms Bundle (English) [163295] $62.00	Thoughtful Expressions Dies [162821] $37.00	Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad [147102] $9.00	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102584] $11.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.00
Mediterranean Blooms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163284] $12.50	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [147086] $9.00	Window Sheets [142314] $5.00	Champagne Iridescent Dots [162824] $8.00	Subtle Shimmer Sequins [156407] $6.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $6.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25	Foam Adhesive Strips [141825] $8.25	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $130.00

AWOW – Sketch Challenge with Potions & Spells

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AWOW – The Way We Were

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CTCS – Humble Home meets pg 46

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