Monday, July 22, 2013

Dynamic Duos and CAS on Sunday: New SU Stash

I was a little late placing my first order out of the new Stampin' Up Catalog and I just picked it up from my demonstrator.  I can never decide if my first new catalog order is boring or not.  It seems like my entire stamping budget for the month is taken up with new colors - ink, refills, paper, etc.  I only ended up with a few stamps - one stamp/punch combo, one wheel, one single and one hostess set.  Three of the four are represented on these cards (so I could claim NBUS!! - Never Before Used Schtuff!)

The first card uses the colors from Dynamic Duos.  There is a butterfly option but I didn't have butterflies in my Stampin' Up NBUS!

HB Calypso

Then I realized that I should have gone with new colors too.  I saw the challenge at CAS on Sunday which is Kraft and Twine and decided not only would it pair well with one of the new colors but it would be a nice look for the gingham wheel.

HB Strawberry

Now I can happily claim that these sets are "used" and I can put them away!!  (Sadly, with the size of my stash and the amount of new "schtuff" that finds its way into my house, I don't know when these stamps will see ink again!  Can you relate?)

Calypso Birthday:
  • Stamps: Stampin' Up Flower Shop, Gingham wheel, Banner Greetings
  • Paper: white and black
  • Ink: Stampin' Up Calypso Coral, black
  • Accesories: Stampin' Up Pansy Punch, Lil' Inkers Stitched Rectangles, Hobby Lobby brand brad, misc twine
Strawberry Birthday:
  • Stamps: Stampin' Up Flower Shop, Gingham wheel, Banner Greetings
  • Paper: Stampin' Up Crumb Cake, white
  • Ink: Stampin' Up Strawberry Slush
  • Accessories: Stampin' Up Pansy Punch, Lil' Inkers Stitched Rectangles, Papertrey Ink Kraft button, May Arts twine
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23 comments:

  1. SYLVIA-ANNEJuly 22, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    Fabulous CAS cards Kim - my favourite is the Kraft with Calypso Coral - a great colour combination. Love your layout too.

    I have the Flower Shop bundle which is still part of my NBUS! Your gorgeous card has inspired me to "get cracking"!!
    Thanks - Sylvia xx

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  2. SYLVIA-ANNEJuly 22, 2013 at 6:46 AM

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  3. snappy scrappyJuly 22, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Both are so pretty, I LOVE the kraft one!!!

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  4. Jackie RockwellJuly 22, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Hi Kim, both versions of your card are so pretty! Really cute flowers! I just noticed that the first one would work for my Nectarine challenge too.

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  5. Happy DanceJuly 22, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    So totally can relate. Trying hard not to buy ANYTHING new until early October...way hard! Love your cards, and that gingham roller has me drooling! Hope I can hold out till Oct! Those flowers are cool, and I love the little harlequin brad too. Seriously fun cards. Bev

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  6. DarnellJuly 22, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Winning! Yup. I am absolutely cross-eyed with love over that black/white/coral card, Kims! Mwah! Your work is ALWAYS so clean and so impeccable. I'm in awe of that!!

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  7. MarisaJuly 22, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Inks and papers add up sooo quickly I can appreciate your budget being maxed out! Love the cards with the gingham down the side and the flower is fabulous. Loving that outline in the rectangle too :)

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  8. Lisa EltonJuly 22, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    These are both fabulous Kim! I REALLY like the second one, red on kraft is one of my faves!!

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  9. CarinaJuly 22, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    2 lovely cards,i love the craft one!

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  10. AllisaJuly 22, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Great cards, love the kraft version!

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  11. DeeptiJuly 22, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    wow these look amazing, love the gingham border in the first one :)

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  12. Tracey McNeelyJuly 22, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Beautiful Kim, as always. Your designs are always so fresh. Thank you so much fro sharing with us this week at Dynamic Duos!

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  13. MichelleJuly 22, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    Love it! The peep of gingham is the perfect touch!

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  14. Deborah FringsJuly 22, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    I think they are both just super! Love the first one!

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  15. Janet's JoyJuly 22, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    Wonderful cards! I love that gingham border. Thanks so much for joining us at Dynamic Duos this week!

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  16. MichelleJuly 23, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    Ooh, Kim! I saw that gingham wheel in the new catalogue! I think you've just convinced me that I really need it! :-) These cards are both gorgeous! Thanks for joining us at Dynamic Duos!

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  17. Kim HegginsJuly 24, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Kim...both cards are fabulous. That gingham is wonderful, so clever to have a stamp wheel for that, you can create any color gingham you what for any card...such a fun idea. Love it.

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  18. ChristinaJuly 25, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    I love that you showed us two versions of this design! Both are fabulous, but I especially love the way the white gingham looks on kraft and the way you threaded the twine through the banner on the second one.

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  19. Lori TurnerJuly 25, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Love your card for Dynamic Duo's colors this week, Kim! That little twine bow is awesome and I love the gingham edge! WTG!

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  20. wienerhoneymoonersJuly 25, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Super clean and sweet!

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  21. cmJuly 27, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    I've fallen behind in my commenting again; time to catch up on the stunning cards you've created. These two are absolutely lovely! From colours, to images, to the layout (oh, to be able to cut mats that are straight!): delightful!! Winners+++
    c

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  22. Zw@@nJuly 31, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    These cards are fab, Kim! I love the colours and the flower stamp. Thank you for playing along with us at CAS on Sunday. Luv, Wilma

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  23. Julie MarshallNovember 3, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    Strawberry Birthday is just fabulous! I just got and played with the gingham wheel this weekend. Love how you used it here! Colors are fab too. TFS!

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