Thursday, May 14, 2009

Tour #7, Stop #22 on the SU! Blog Tour

Welcome to the May 15th & 16th Blog Tour

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Hi there, I'm Barbara Welch and welcome to my blog, this is Stop #22 on Tour #7. This tour features 22 blogs! Each blog will showcase beautiful projects using items from the Stampin' Up! Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog. I am featuring the Best Ever Simply Scrappin' Kit.

Don’t forget to bookmark my blog as the links that make up this tour will disappear at midnight on May 16th.

I am so glad you stopped by on the blog tour. I will be featuring projects that I designed using the BEST EVER SIMPLY SCRAPPIN' KIT (this can be found on page 162 of the current Idea Book & Catalog.

Project #1- Card Tote with 4 cards











Paper: Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze

Access: 1" Baja Breeze Grosgrain Ribbon, 5/16" White Brads, Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals, Self Stick Die Cuts from SS Kit, Crop-a-Dile

The 4 cards inside the tote....










Card #1 - Celebrate...Enjoy...




















Paper: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, DSP from SS Kit
Access: Self-Stick Die Cuts from SS Kit, Silver Brads, Kiwi Kiss Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Card #2 - Happiest Birthday
















Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, DSP from SS Kit
Access: Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Star Designer Brads, Self-Stick Die Cuts from SS Kit, Dimensionals, Photo Corner Punch

Card #3 - Make A Wish



















Stamps: Big Bold Birthday
Ink: Basic Black
Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, DSP from SS Kit
Access: Self-Stick Die Cuts from SS Kit, SilverBrads, Dimensionals, 1" Baja Breeze Grosgrain Ribbon, White Grosgrain Ribbon

Card #4 - Celebrate
















Paper: Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Access: Self-Stick Die Cuts from SS Kit, Dimensionals, Kiwi Kiss Corduroy Buttons, Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Project #2 - Envelope Scrapbook














Envelope Scrapbook - open














Paper: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, DSP from SS Kit
Access: Self-Stick Die Cuts from SS Kit, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Rounded Tab Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 3- #10 White Envelopes, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, White Organza Ribbon, Rhinestone Brad
**Bookmark my blog and check back next week for more photos of the envelope scrapbook and the instructions on how to make this awesome project**

Project #3 - List Pad cover



















List Pad - Open




















Paper: Kiwi Kiss, DSP from SS Kit
Access: Self-Stick Die Cuts from SS Kit, Scallop Edge Punch, Sticky Strip, Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Memo Pad (cut in half)

Project #4 - Pocket Card



















Finished Size: 4-1/4" x 6-1/2"
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Sahara Sand, DSP from SS Kit
Access: Silver Brads, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip

I hope you enjoyed the projects. Please bookmark my blog and check back often for more creative ideas that I will have to share with you.



Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day! Please leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my projects and my blog. Bookmark my blog or become a follower and check back on Tuesday for a chance to win my blog candy.
~Barbara


23 comments:

Kendra Richardson said...

I just LOVE your use of the Simply Scrappin' Kit. I actually have this one, and you have inspired me to pull it out and play!
Thanks,
Kendra
www.kendrascorner.blogspot.com

Lilacanglia said...

What gorgeous projects,
Hugs
Angie

Comeka said...

CUTE, CUTE, CUTE! All your projects are great but I ADORE card # 4!

Unknown said...

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing.

TABray said...

I love the Riding Hood Red/Sahara Sand color combo. Very pretty together.

Lucia Kaiser said...

Barbara: I love everything you've done, but I gotta know how to make that card tote! Thanks for your contributions to the tour.

Kelli Waters said...

Barbara, these are fabulous projects!! Don't you just love the Simply Scrappin' kits?? Great job!

Tami said...

I have added you to my favorite blogs to follow. Love these projects! i have looked at this ensemble so many times and each time said nah! Now, I'm getting it. You are now officially ENABLER!

Sharon Field / Inky A*Muse-ment said...

Sweet... lots of great projects, can't wait to see what you add to our tour tomorrow!

Unknown said...

those creations are fabulous!!

Marti said...

As KJ said - Fabulous! You have shown great ways to use the simply Scrappin kits! I'll be back to do a little casing.

Going with the Flow By Renee said...

I love all of your projects! You are so talented! Renee

RhondaG - The Stampin' Bunny said...

Lovely work Barbara! Great designs!

Blythe Klipple said...

Awesome! Fun projects and cards. You've been bookmarked. :) ~Blythe

Busym1 said...

Love it all, but especially love the list cover! Really nice! michelle

Audrey said...

I love how the reds coordinate with all the other colors so well! I really like the Celebrate card! Thanks for sharing!

Ann said...

Barbara,
I was so excited to see that you were on the blog hop! I was already signed up to your blog & LOVE how you used the Scrappin' Kit! I have never tried them & now you've inspired me!
Stampin' Smiles from Ear to Ear,
Ann :)

lisa808 said...

Great projects--I especially like your card tote.

Nancy Legate said...

WOW! Love it ALL! Thanks for being a part of this Tour and a Special Thanks for Sharing :)

Liz said...

I love them all! My favorite is the tote. :o)

Heather Wright-Porto said...

GREAT project and samples!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!!

Melissa Sunde said...

Super cute Simply Scrappin' Kit ideas! I think I just might have to order one of those kits now! I had a lot of fun last night meeting you and the other girls at Stampin Meet Up. Great ideas!

Melissa
http://uptowncreations.blogspot.com/

scrappingnana said...

Great projects and ideas for the SS kits. TFS. I enjoy visiting your blog. Thanks for all the inspiration.