Kid + Sketch Challenge (A La Card Monkey #56)

I am so excited to share that I am one of this week's guest designers at A La Card Monkey! It was an honor for my card to be chosen last week and to make things even MORE exciting, I just found out that the card I submitted this week was also chosen and I will be guest designing next week, too!! So fun...I love sketch challenges!

This week's challenge (#56) is Kid+Sketch and here it is...


And, here's my take on the sketch...

It's purely ironic that I chose to do kids in a RED innertube just like the sketch. I promise I didn't take the sketch literally. *wink* I just really wanted to use the new Sunny Fun stamp set from the 2011 Summer Mini Catalog. My sister actually ordered the stamp set, and while she is in Disneyland with her family (lucky!) her order came. I figured she wouldn't care about me being the first to ink it up!

Here is an up close shot of the Dazzling Diamonds glitter I added to the water...I just love how it sparkles!
{click on picture to see an even more up close view}

Stamp Set: Sunny Fun

Paper: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Poppy Parade, Pawsitively Prints DSP II

Ink: Early Espresso, markers - Poppy Parade, Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron, blender pens with markers - Tempting Turquoise, Blush Blossom

Accessories: 5/8" Poppy Parade Poly-Stitched ribbon, Dimensionals, red brads, Brights button pack (adhered with glue dots), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Tools: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, paper piercing tool & mat, circles cut with non-SU! circle cutters

Head on over and join in the fun
at A La Card Monkey!

Occasions Mini Catalog - 2 days left to order!

There are only 2 days left to order out of the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog. It will expire April 30th and then on May 1st the 2010 Summer Mini Catalog will come into affect with many new exciting products!

Not sure what's in the Occasions Mini Catalog? If you haven't seen it yet, you're missing out!! There are some CUTE things in there that may no longer be available in 2 days (some products may transfer to the new Idea Catalog coming in July, but you never know...even I don't!) Check out the products online HERE or download the PDF version of the catalog HERE.

And while we're talking about the Occasions Mini Catalog, I thought I would share with you one of my newest favorite stamp sets that I purchased using the *new* Clear Mount. The cost for the set was $14.95 and since I didn't own any clear blocks yet, I purchased one block for $5.95 that can be used for many more stamp sets if I choose to order clear mount sets in the future.

**Ask me questions if you'd like to find out more about clear mount sets!**

This set is called Fox & Friends. It is the cutest little set and can be used for so many things, especially kid birthday cards.


Here are some cards I have made using Fox & Friends.

*FYI: the patterned paper you see used in three of the four cards shown below is from the Sweet Pea Paper Stack which was originally in the Occasions Mini Catalog (and a favorite of mine!). Unfortunately, due to high demand, it is no longer available and out of stock.


The following are other products out of the Occasions Mini Catalog that might catch your eye:

~ Well Scripted ~
wood mount - $19.95
clear mount - $14.95 (+ cost of block)

~ Tiny Tags ~
wood mount - $22.95
clear mount - $16.95 (+ cost of block)

Stampin' Up! is well known for their coordinating punches...

~ Medium Jewelry Tag Punch ~
(*new design of punches*)
$10.95

~Extra Large Fancy Flower Punch ~
$15.95

~ Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch ~
$15.95

Want to see more? Go browse the catalog online by following the links provided above. Don't wait too long...remember these products are only available for 2 more days.

Contact me directly by e-mailing me at heidilynneboos{at}hotmail{dot}com or visit my Stampin' Up! website and order right from the website any time of day or night. Just find the SHOP NOW button and start shopping!

**I will be placing a local order (Portland Metro, Oregon), so feel free to order through me by e-mailing me your order by FRIDAY, April 30th at noon. I will be sending in an order at that time.

Happy Stamping!!