PPC-CC #23 and Clean & Simple Sketch #100

Hi Everyone!

Another week has gone by and we've got another challenging color combo for you to try out over at PPC! I absolutely LOVE these colors together and I just had to use my Watercolor Trio set. I also used the Clean & Simple Sketch this week...how easy! 

My Card Creation:

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Card Size: 4-1/4 x 5-1/2

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Watercolor Trio
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Daffodil Delight
Ink: Basic Gray, Daffodil Delight
Tools: Scallop Border Punch
Accessories: 1/8" Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon
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Be sure to check out all the PPC Creators Design Team creations to see more wonderful inspiration and talent using the color combo! Then be sure to upload your creation to PPC for your chance to win this week's prize! Can't wait to see your creations! Please come back tomorrow to check out our 2nd "Follow PPC' Contest, as well! :)
Have a great Tuesday Y'All!

PPC-CC #22

Hiiii and Happy Hump Day!

Today I have a great challenging color combo for you from PPC-CC! I knew this one was going to be a bit harder for me...but I am extremely happy with my results! I had a blast making these cards and it was so much fun using all those punches. Such great Punch Art! And as you can see by the embossing done, I FINALLY got the Big Shot! I LOVE it! I couldn't be more happy about my purchase...hubby on the other hand, isn't. teheheh :)

Here is PPC color combo this week...

My Card Creation...Hope you like it!

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Card Size: 4-1/4 x 5-1/2

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.

Stamps: Because I Care
Paper: Whisper White, Cajun Craze, Baja Breeze, Rich Razzleberry, Regal Rose
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Tools: Scallop Border Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch (Fiskars), Boho Blossoms Punch, X-large Bird Punch, 3D-Dimensionals, Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder
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Make sure you stop by PPC-CC this week to partipate in challenge #22...we are giving away and awesome Studio G Fresh Glitter Pack!
xoxoxo

For Sale...Stampin' Up! Retired and More!!!

Hey Everyone! Just an update on a few things I have for sale. Feel free to email me if you need a picture, etc.

Stampin' Up! Retired:

Stamp Sets:
. A is for Adorable - mounted/unused - $6
. Bud Basics - mounted/slightly used - $5
. Botanical Blooms - mounted/slightly used - $7
. Lexicon of Love - mounted/unused - $5
. Life's a Breeze -mounted/used frequently - $8 - PENDING
. Paint Prints - unmounted/unused - $6
. Perfect Presentation - unmounted/unused - $8
. Spring Solitude - mounted/slighly used - $6
. Summer Spray - umounted/unused - $5
. Thanks for Everything - mounted/slightly used - $5


Cardstock:
. 12x12 Green Galore Cardstock - 15 Sheets - $4.00
. 8-1/2x11 Dusty Durango Cardstock - 10 Sheets - $2.50
. 8-1/2x11 Orchid Opulence Cardstock - 10 Sheets - $2.50
. 8-1/2x11 Close To Cocoa Cardstock - 10 Sheets - $2.50
. 8-1/2x11 Take with Teal Cardstock - 10 Sheets - $2.50
. 8-1/2x11 Cardstock - 12 Sheets (Various Retired Colors) - $2.50
. 6x6 Various DSP Grab Bag - 12 sheets (Retired only) - $4.00

Reinkers:
Unopened and unused.
. Bermuda Bay - $2.00

Ink Pads:
.Cameo Coral - Used frequently - $3.00
. Ruby Red - used - $3.00
. Sage Shadow - barely used - $3.00
. Creamy Caramel - barely used - $3.00
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C.C. Designs:
- Summertime Fun Rubber Stamps - Slighlty used - $10

Stampendous:
- Changito Golfer and 'Fore You' Sentiment - wood mounted - used once - $7 for both
- Changito Solo - wood mounted - used a few times - $4

Miscellaneous:
- 12x12 Cardstock Grab Bag #1 - Various Brands, Designs, Colors - 25 sheets - $5
- 12x12 Cardstock Grab Bag #2 - Various Brands, Designs, Colors - 25 sheets - $5
- 12x12 Cardstock Grab Bag #3 - Various Brands, Designs, Colors - 25 sheets - $5
- 5-1/2x4-1/4 Note Cards Grab Bag #1 - Various Brands and Colors (all blank and ready to be crafted) - 15 cards - $2.50
- 5-1/2x4-1/4 Note Cards Grab Bag #2 - Various Brands and Colors (all blank and ready to be crafted) - 15 cards - $2.50
- 3 Spools of Ribbon Grab Bag #1 - Various Brands, Designs, Colors, Sizes - $2.50
- 3 Spools of Ribbon Grab Bag #2 - Various Brands, Designs, Colors, Sizes - $2.50
- 3 Spools of Ribbon Grab Bag #3 - Various Brands, Designs, Colors, Sizes - $2.50

Books & Magazines:
- Quick & Clever Handmade Cards by Julie Hickey - mint condition - $5
- 601 Great Scrapbook Ideas from the editors of Memory Makers Books - mint condition - $8
- The Big Book of Handmade Cards and Gift Wrap by Vivienne Bolton - mint condition - $5 or for the 3 above $15.
- Artisitc Effects, Creation Keepsakes Collection - 5 books - mint condition - $20
- Scrapbooks Etc. Magazines - 10 magazines from January 2008 - July 2009 - used/mint condition - $15 for all 10 or $2 each
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I will also consider trades. Email me for a list of things I want. If you are looking for anything inparticular and it is not listed, please feel free to email me...I just might have it!

Email me at stampinmegs@hotmail.com if you are interested. Prices are also negotiable. I only take PayPal. Buyer must pay for shipping.

Thanks for looking!

New Stampin' Up Catalog and a different type of card...

Hello Friends!

Today is the release of Stampin' Up!'s NEW 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog and I couldn't be moreeee excited about it! I am sooo excited to finally share it with you!

Click here to browse the catalog!

There are lots of new products and ideas...you just HAVE to get yourself a copy of it! If you haven't gotten on yet, I am more than happy to get one for you! Right now, I am selling them for $5 each or FREE if you make a $25 online purchase with me! Email me at stampinmegs@hotmail.com if you'd like a copy!

So here is my different type of card that I wanted to share with you...I'm not really sure how to explain what kind of card it is, so pictures will have to do. Sorry! :) I made this card for my lovely Aunt.

Front:

Inside:

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Card Base Size: 5-1/2 x 4-1/4

All supplies are Stampin' Up! Unless otherwise stated.

Stamps: Well Scripted

Paper: Old Olive, So Saffron, Very Vanilla, Georgia Peach DSP (SU Retired)

Ink: Old Olive

Accessories: 5/8" Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon

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I don't have much time right now to post the dimensions, but the base is 5-1/2 x 4-1/4. It was super fun and easy to make. Hope you like it!

Summer Kick-Off Blog Hop Candy Winners!

The Blog Hop Candy Winners from PPC-CC have been posted! Go here to see if you won! You have until Wednesday, July 7th to claim your prize!

Congrats to all the winners!

Blog Hop Candy Winner

I randomly picked the winner here at Picture Perfect Creations for the Summer Kick-Off Blog Hop Candy, and the winner is...

Congrats Joanie!

Please send your mailing address to stampinmegs@hotmail.com so that I can get your prize out to you! 

Thanks to everyone that joined in on our first ever Blog Hop, it definitely was a success! :) Stay tuned to PPC-CC tomorrow, as we reveal the rest of the Blog Hop winners!

Happy Tuesday!

Summer Kick-Off Blog Hop at PPC!

We have a featured color combo challenge for you to get crafty with, as well as more than 15 amazing prizes to win! Just hop around to the PPC Creators list of blogs and make sure you follow the rules below...and you may just be a winner! Blog hop begins: Monday, June 21st – 10amEST and Ends: Sunday, June 28th – 10amEST

* Blog Hop Rules:

1. Become a follower on PPC-Crafty Challenges Blog.
2. Create a card, scrapbook page, altered art, etc using our featured Blog Hop Color Combo.
3. Directly post your link to inlinkz at the bottom of this post.
4. Hop on over to the Design Team Members Blogs and leave a post on each DT Members Blog Hop Challenge Post.
5. Head back to PPC and leave a final comment on our Blog Hop Post telling us what you like about Summer.
6. All winners from each blog will be chosen at random.
7. There will be 4 winners at PPC-Crafty Challenges Blog!

* Blog Hop Featured Color Combo:

You have until Sunday, June 28th, 10amEST to enter your creation!

Here is my challenge creation:

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Card Size: 5-1/2 x 4-1/4
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Tropical Party, Occasional Quotes
Paper: Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Baja Breeze, Rich Razzleberry, Tangerine Tango
Ink: Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Crumb Cake
Tools: Sponge Dauber (I used this to create the sand affect with the Crumb Cake ink.)
Accessories: 5/8" Grosgrain Baja Breeze Striped Ribbon (SU Retired)
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* Blog List:

Allison

Debbie

Jackie

Lori

Megan (you are here!)

Melissa

Nicole

Paula

Sandy

Tamie

Trish

PPC Challenge Blog

* Our Blog Hop Sponsors and Prizes:

• GlitterBabe's Art by Stef H. is offering 2 Digi-Images of your choice!
• Pretty Pin Embellishments by Lisa G. is offering a 4-pack of beautiful Pin Embellishments!
• 2 Cute Rubber Stamps by Heidi is offering 1 Cling Cushion Rubber Stamp!
• Sprinkles by Renee is offering a $15 Gift Voucher for her store!

* My Prize Giveaway:

Along with the rest of the PPC Creators Design Team, I am giving away an awesome prize!

- Package of 50 Cards with Envelopes (Kraft Color)

To be entered to win, please leave a comment on this blog post!

Hope you have fun with PPC's Summer Kick-Off Blog Hop!

PPC-CC #18

Hi Friends!

We've got another fabulous color combo challenge for you today, brought to you by PPC!

Here is Card Creation:

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Card Size: 5-1/4 x 5-1/4

All Supplies are Stampin' Up! Unless Otherwise Stated.

Stamps: Friends 24-7, Fifth Avenue Florals, Whimsical Words

Paper: Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Bravo Burgandy, Wild Wasabi, Night of Navy DSP

Ink: Wild Wasabi, Bravo Burgandy, Night of Navy

Accessories: 1/4" Bravo Burgandy Grosgrain Ribbon, Green Beaded Pin (Pretty Pin Embellishments)

Tools: Scallop Oval Punch, 3D-Dimensionals

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Do you see that pretty pin on my card??? Make sure you join us this week at PPC...Challenge #18 is sponsored by Pretty Pin Embellishments, and we're giving away a package of 6 Pretty Pins to the PPC-CC #18 winner! We have a HUGE Summer Kick-Off Bloh Hop goin for a week! Tons of prizes and even more creations to inspire you!!  Sooo exciting!!!

Have a great Monday y'all!

PPC-CC #16 and a little Preview

Hi Friends!

I hope everyone had a great weekend! I'm back again today with another beautiful color combo from PPC! This week includes a preview of a NEW Stampin' Up Color, Pacific Point, which will be available on July 1st.  This color was orginially in the In Colors last year. I am SOOO excited that it's coming back! It's definitely one of my faves! Make sure you join us at PPC this week!

My Card Creation:

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Card Size: 4-1/4 x 5-1/2
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Friends 24-7, Fifth Avenue Florals, Whimsical Words
Paper: Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Regal Rose, Pacific Point
Ink: Regal Rose, Pacific Point
Tools: Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz, 1-1/4" Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon (I made myself...just colored the Whisper White ribbon with the Regal Rose Stampin' Write Marker...how clever!) :)
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I lovingly made this card for my dear Grandma who has a birthday coming up this month. I hope she likes the Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz I added to it (which is kinda hard to see in the picture). I just LOVE this stuff! It adds a little 'pizz-azz' to any creation! lol Hope everyone has a great Monday!
xoxoxo

Summer Kick-Off Blog Hop at PPC-CC-- June 21!!!

I've got some exciting NEWS we have to share...

We're having a Summer Kick-Off Blog Hop over at PPC-CC!!! Wooohoo! :)

  

Blog Hop Details:

• Who: All of our creafty creators who enjoy sharing inspiration & creations with their peers through their personal blogs.
• When: The actual Blog Hop will take place on Monday, June 21st beginning at 10amEST to 10pmEST.
• Where: You will hop around and explore our PPC Creators individual blogs through the list provided at PPC on June 21st.
• What: .A day dedicated to seeking inspiration through projects using the featured Summer Kick-Off Blog Hop Color Combo Challenge. Participants have until Monday, June 28th to prepare their entries. Each participant will post a direct link to their creation. Lots of prizes will be issued and awarded on June 28th by all PPC Creators (Design Team Members), and of course, at PPC! Fun will be had by all who particpate! :)

Stay tuned to PPC and PPC-CC for all the latest info!

xoxoxo