Today the new Summer Mini Catalogue goes live and to celebrate I am joining the ESAD Group of Stampin'Up! Demonstrators in a Blog Hop!
This is the very first Blog Hop I have participated in and I feel very privileged to be among such a talented group of Stampin Up Demonstrators.
Be sure to follow all the links until you find yourself back here as there will be lots of eye candy to tempt and inspire you. The Summer Mini is full of fabulous new toys.
I've chosen to use three new stamp sets from the mini including:
* Framed With Love
* For Everything
* Butterfly Prints & the wonderful Butterfly Punch
I've also used the new Kaleidoscope DSP & Real Red 3/4" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon. You'll see that while the polka dot side of this ribbon is delish, it can also be used as double stitched plain Red Ribbon.
Here's the first set of my creations:
Featuring Butterfly Pirnts and that fab punch! The Love quote is also part of the set. The "Thanks" and birdie stamp are from the For Everything Set.
I didn't have quite the right ribbon for this card, so I decided to run my old olive marker along both edges of the 1/4" White Grosgrain Ribbon and Voila! The background on the kraft cardstock is a flourishy image from the Framed with Love set repeatedly stamped in Versamark ink.
This little box is inspired by one on page 4 of the mini,
Whilst I really love Kraft C/Stock there is a wonderful new Designer Series Paper (DSP) in the Mini called Kaleidoscope DSP and it co-ordinates with Only Orange, Tempting Turquoise, Pixie Pink, Summer Sun, Green Galore and Pink Passion. Sounds really bright doesn't it? Well I made a couple of cards, the first is perhaps a little bright for my tastes - think I just used too many colours?,
but I LOVE the second version
These cards both used a wonderful new tool - Circle Scissors Plus. When used in conjuction with the Glass Mat you can easily cut circles up to 6 inches in diameter. Imagine the possibilities. . . . .
Then I decided to create a final card that shows the versatility of the ribbon, and uses flowers from the For Everything set to create my own DSP.
Ok that's it for my show & tell but the fun's not over yet it's time to hop on over to Stamp With Gail for more inspiration!
Thanks for stopping by,
Love Corinna
Woo-hoo! Lucky first comment! Your work is beautiful and I can't pick which project I like the best!
Posted by: Louise | December 01, 2009 at 07:32 AM
Corinna!!! I agree that second card with the red polka dotty ribbon!! Stunning!!! Very inspirational!
Posted by: Madonna | December 01, 2009 at 08:01 AM
cute projects. first thing i zoomed in on was the ribbon. too funny. what an easy upsell. great job.
Posted by: carol marbach (udi) | December 01, 2009 at 08:25 AM
I love butterflys and do love this punch. I love the colours you have used, not ones I've thought to use and you've shown off the DSP really well...thanks!!
Posted by: Louise | December 01, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Corinna, You cards are beautiful and the box is gorgeous. Well done!
Posted by: Sonia | December 01, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Love all of your projects, just so beautiful. thanks
Kym Byrne
Posted by: Kym Byrne | December 01, 2009 at 09:47 AM
Fabulous projects! Love everything you've done here. Great job!
Posted by: Robin Merriman | December 01, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Fantastic work Corinna! gee I love anything pink and blingy too (A girl of my own heart - just ask Leonie about that!!!) Love the little box, will have to give that one a go.
Hugz
Shaz :)
Posted by: Sharon Meara | December 01, 2009 at 11:25 AM
These are truly great...tfs
Posted by: Bev Mantle | December 01, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Beautiful - love the soft colours. A definite set on my wish list!!
Posted by: sandie carter | December 01, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Well done .
They are truly beautiful. I have the punch and now i think i want the butterfly stamp set.
Thanks
Meegan
Posted by: Meegan Dale | December 01, 2009 at 12:16 PM
This is my absolute favourite stamp set from the mini so far, and I love, love, love what you have done with it.
Posted by: Shirley McAvoy | December 01, 2009 at 12:46 PM
wonderful cards. i can't wait to get the stamp sets to get creating
thanks
Posted by: Vanessa Garrahy | December 01, 2009 at 01:14 PM
These are just wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing
Posted by: Julie Putland | December 01, 2009 at 01:18 PM
LOVE this DSP; LOVE your projects!! Well done. TFS
Posted by: Deena | December 01, 2009 at 01:24 PM
I love the butterfly punch!!! So cute! All your projects are fantastic!
Posted by: keegan rigby | December 01, 2009 at 01:25 PM
great ideas. Just love them
Posted by: Sue White | December 01, 2009 at 02:05 PM
I have been waiting impatiently to use the new butterfly punch and stamp set I pre-ordered, what an inspiration your site is!! I love all the colors and the cards are so well done!
Thank you.
Posted by: Linda Fitzgerald | December 01, 2009 at 02:27 PM
I love your little box and I love those cards. Great job! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Lyanna | December 01, 2009 at 02:28 PM
Oh they are such gorgeous cards Corinna!
Loving my butterfly stamps & matching punch.
Thanks for sharing!
Margret K
Posted by: Margaret K | December 01, 2009 at 02:53 PM
I LOVE the butterflies!! How can I live without them!! It's not just my two daughters that are addicted to butterflies.......
Posted by: Lizhalbisch | December 01, 2009 at 03:03 PM
Great butterflies---very pink! Love your use of the new circle tool--looks like fun to use!
Posted by: Sarah Sloss | December 01, 2009 at 03:32 PM
I love this set, you are very gifted.
Posted by: Yvonne Walker | December 01, 2009 at 04:16 PM
I love the For Everything set. Your cards have just zoomed it to the top of my wishlist! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Tina | December 01, 2009 at 04:17 PM
Butterflies... dont ya just love them.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Sally | December 01, 2009 at 04:29 PM