Happy Birthday, Sweet Anna!

Happy Saturday!  Don't ask me how, but I have done the wrong sketches for two weeks in a row!  I'm sure that being away at convention and missing a week did not help the situation.  I am scrambling to get my posts done before I go to Michigan for a visit with children and grandchildren, so I don't have time to redo them.  Oh well, I'm just gonna go with the flow!

Here is the Utah Diva's sketch for July 13, UDISC249. It was created by the fabulous Ruthie Burkey.  (Hi, Ruthie!)  You can find all of the cards and designers here.

Here's my card.  My sweet granddaughter, Anna, will soon celebrate her seventh birthday!  I wanted to have a card all ready to go for this special occasion.

Details ~

• Paper ~ Very Vanilla, Bermuda Bay, Birthday Basics DSP
• Ink ~ Black Staz-On, Crisp Cantaloupe and Summer Starfruit markers
• Stamps ~ Sketched Birthday
• Accessories ~ Decorative Label Punch

When I was at convention, I got a couple of swaps using this adorable paper.  Knowing Anna's birthday was coming, I knew it was the perfect thing to use for this sketch challenge.  The Gumball Green banner is the reverse side of the balloon design, and I used my hexagon punch to make the perfect flag end!  I've said it before, and it is worth repeating ~ one of the best things about Stampin' Up! is our beautiful coordination across the entire product line.  Don't forget, you can shop on line 24/7 in my store and have your goodies delivered right to your door!

Take some time to do something creative this weekend!  You'll be happy you did.

Blessings,
Barbara

A Mind of its Own

Happy Saturday!   I can hardly believe that I leave for the Stampin' Up! convention on Tuesday.  I am in the home stretch with my swap cards, but I know I will work on the five hour flight as well as some nights in my hotel room in Salt Lake City.  It happens every year, but I know that is part of the excitement of convention.

Here is the Utah Diva's sketch for today, UDISC248. You can find all of the cards and designers here.

 I am also using a color challenge this week from Create with Connie and Mary.  Isn't this yummy?

Here's what I came up with.  I have to admit, this card strays a bit from the sketch, it seemed to have a mind of its own.

Details ~

• Paper ~ Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe
• Ink ~ Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, Pistachio Pudding, Soft Suede
• Stamps ~ Too Kind (love this set!)
• Accessories ~ Pistachio Pudding 3/8"ruffle stretch trim,  Modern Mosaic embossing folder

I just love the new In-Colors, especially the ruffle stretch trim.  When I was first introduced to Stampin' Up!, I only bought stamps.  I figured I could buy ink, paper and ribbon anywhere.  This is true, but I also learned that nothing ever matched!  I know I have a good eye for color, and if something is just a shade off, it really bothers me.  Now I tell my customers that one of the best things about Stampin' Up! is our beautiful coordination across the entire product line.  Don't forget, you can shop on line 24/7 in my store and have your goodies delivered right to your door!

Take some time to do something creative this weekend!  You'll be happy you did.

Blessings,
Barbara

Tape It Meets Gorgeous Grunge

Happy Saturday!   I can hardly believe that we are into the month of July.  You know what that means? The Stampin' Up! Convention is just around the corner!  Today I received my name tag and my manager ribbon.  I am making great progress on my swap cards and am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. 

Here is the Utah Diva's sketch for today, UDISC248. You can find all of the cards and designers here.

Details ~

• Paper ~ Whisper White, Bermuda Bay
• Ink ~ Black Staz-on, Bermuda Bay, Tangerine Tango, Crushed Curry, Smoky Slate
• Stamps ~ Tape It, Gorgeous Grunge, greeting from Paper Pumpkin kit

If you love Washi Tape, you will love this new stamp set, Tape It (page 127, #130712 (w) $26.95 or #130715 (c), $18.95).  There is no Washi Tape on the card!  It was created with stamps.  Just think of all the combinations with 8 different tape designs and Stampin' Up's beautiful color palette of fifty colors... My head is spinning just thinking of the possibilities!  Washi Tape colors for any occasion!

I used my Color Coach to help pick my colors.  I wanted something bright, and this combination, based on the Bermuda Bay card, seemed perfect!  For me, the Color Coach ($14.95, #130118) is a must have tool.  Remember, you can shop on line 24/7 in my store and have your goodies delivered right to your door!

Take some time to do something creative this weekend!  You'll be happy you did.

Blessings,
Barbara