Beautiful Promenade - Fancy Friday Blog Hop

Welcome to the Fancy Friday blog hop!! If you're new around here, we're a group of past and current Stampin' Up! Artisans who love to bring you inspiration each month. This August, we're showing off the bundles in the 2018-19 Annual Catalogue. We know you're about to get SUPER excited with the release of the Holiday Catalogue this September 5th so we thought for now - let's show the Annual a little love!

Beautiful Promenade Bundle NZD$94.50

I used the Beautiful Promenade Bundle because I love the mix of geometric and floral images in it. I heat embossed the biggest flower in white on Watercolor Paper and used Highland Heather and Pool Party over it to create a soft yet striking frame. Do you love this colour combo? Pin it for later!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Beautiful Promenade

Inks: Pool Party, Highland Heather, Versamark

Papers: Whisper White Thick, Watercolour Paper, Mossy Meadow, Basic Black

Tools/Accessories: White Stampin' Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Aqua Painter, Silver Metallic Thread, Metallics Sequin Assortment, Leaves Trinkets

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Next up is my wonderful fancy friend, Paula Dobson!

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Thanks for stopping by :)

Susan Wong

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Twinkle Twinkle and Stitched All Around 12x12" Layout

Hi everyone! Here's my post that went up on the Stampin' Up! Corporate Blog this week!

"Most of my family photos go into pocket-style pages for time and ease. But when I come to do a traditional page, I intentionally slow the process down and enjoy the journey of creating a piece that will help us savour our memories for years to come. 

This is my girl close to last Christmas. She wanted a photo to remember the face paint she had as part of her angel costume so I made this page to remind her of how beautiful she felt that day. Here’s a little look into my thought process…

1: I always start with colour and pattern selections. I think about what cues I can take from the photo/s. In this case, the soft peachy and golden tones contrasted with the brilliant blue of her dress. The Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper (146284) was a no-brainer and Blueberry Bushel (147138) was a great match! 

2: Background building came next. I love the script font in the Stitched All Around stamp set (146632) so I used ‘Oh Darling You Are Fabulous’ as a background stamp in Flirty Flamingo (147052). I also swiped on some Embossing Paste (141979) for texture and to break up the patterns of the designer paper. I dried it then flicked on some colour with my Aqua Painter (103954).

3: Next I layered behind and around the photo to create a focal point with wow! For me this usually involves some kind of page title (‘darling, darling, you are fabulous’) and lots of pretty embellishments. Colored Doilies (146935), sequins, die cuts, ribbons – whatever I have at hand to tone in with the theme of the photo without overtaking it. That cute black spotted paper is from the Tropical Escape 6x6” Designer Series Paper (146916) if you’re wondering!

4: The final touches: I layered it up down the left of the page to tie in some blue and give more texture to the page as a whole. The stitching helped create a little space for some journaling to add to the story. 

Hope you love this page and that it inspires you to get creating."

Thanks for stopping by today!

Susan Wong

All Things Stamping Susan Wong

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Stitched All Around - Stampin' Up! Artisan Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the August Stampin' Up! Artisan Showcase! We're bringing you a bunch of inspiration with the Stitched All Around stamp set and coordinating Stitched Labels Framelits Dies. This bundle is super sweet if you love texture and cute details. I've paired it with the Tropical Escape 6x6" Designer Series Paper - definitely a fav of mine - for a fresh, crisp look.

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Stitched All Around

Inks: Tuxedo Black Momento, Blushing Bride

Papers: Whisper White Thick, Whisper White, Vellum, Tropical Escape 6x6" Designer Series Paper, Silver Glimmer Paper, Petal Pink (hearts)

Tools/Accessories: Big Shot, Stitched Labels Framelits Dies, Tropical Thinlits Dies, Linen Thread, Silver Metallic Thread

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Next up is the ever-talented, Sylwia Schreck!

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Thanks for stopping by today!

Susan Wong

All Things Stamping Susan Wong

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Rooted in Nature - The Crafty Carrot Co.

It's The Crafty Carrot Collective Blog Hop!! Hold onto your hats - you're going to want to join us for this wild ride with one of the most beautiful suites in the whole catalogue. This September, my Crafty Carrot friends and I bring you Rooted in Nature. See more info below on how to join our program. We'd love to have you!

We're also really excited to announce our September Guest Designer - Holly Stene!! She's an amazing creative talent and Artisan Award winner in the US. So happy to have you, Holly!

So, ready to join the fun?

- Live classes, inspiration and community -

YOUR AUGUST GUIDE

Shop/Subscribe before 31st August for entry into our SEPTEMBER Online Program.

OPTION ONE - SHOP* to get FREE entry

*any order over USD$15 (approx. NZD$21)

September Focus Products:

Rooted in Nature Stamp Set

Nature's Roots Framelits Dies

(bundle for 10% off)

Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper

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OPTION TWO - SUBSCRIBE

1 month = USD$15

3 months = USD$40

6 months = USD$75

Select your option below and let us take care of the rest!

OPTION THREE - JOIN

Join my team as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and you have access to our online program for FREE. Just a little perk to help you along in your hobby or business.

Click below for more info...

And now it's time to hop through to our guest designer - Holly!

Until next time :)

Susan Wong

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Blended Seasons - Stampin' Up! Artisan Blog Hop 2

Welcome to our second Blended Seasons Artisan Blog Hop. (Psst: Did you miss the first one? Check it out *HERE*.) Only until 31st August can you get your hands on this gorgeous limited-time bundle! A stamp set for all seasons, matching dies and brand new shades of our infamous watercolour pencils. The team and I hope these projects inspire you to get creating! 

Want to see all our Color Your Season bundle projects in one place? Check out *THIS BOARD* on Pinterest!

My selected season for this hop is summer. Driftwood tones, chalk board art and healthy 'Christmas in the summertime' gifts were my inspirations for these projects...

Here's how to get that chalkboard look:

- Swipe Whisper White craft ink over the black die cut label.

- Emboss flowers with Whisper White Stampin' Emboss Powder.

- Colour in with your Watercolor Pencils

Super easy right? And while we're talking summer - here's something more conventionally summer. Bright watercolour tones mixed with a fun sentiment from the Rooted in Nature stamp set. Take me to Hawaii puh-lease! 

Supplies Chalkboard projects:

Stamps: Blended Seasons

Inks: Whisper White Craft Ink, Versamark, Momento Tuxedo Black
Papers: Sahara Sand, Basic Black, Whisper White

Tools/Accessories: Big Shot, Stitched Seasons Framelits Dies, Linen Thread, Silver Metallic Thread, Metallics Sequin Assortment, Heat Tool, Whisper White Stampin' Emboss Powder

Supplies Hawaii card:

Stamps: Blended Seasons, Rooted In Nature

Inks: Pineapple Punch, Grapefruit Grove, Melon Mambo, Versamark

Papers: Pineapple Punch, Shimmery White, Basic Black

Tools/Accessories: Aqua Painter, Heat Tool, Whisper White Stampin' Emboss Powder, Silver Metallic Thread, Iridescent Sequin Assortment

Hey kiwis - get this bundle today through me :)

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You've just GOT to see what else the team has created - for all seasons!

Hop next to Sylwia Schreck!

Artisan-Quality Online Classes this September!

Hey kiwis - Let's keep in touch!

Thanks for stopping by today!
Susan Wong

All Things Stamping Susan Wong

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