Welcome to the Stampin' Pretty Pals June
hop! This month, we're bidding a "Fond Farewell" to some of our old
friends, the 30+ retiring colors of Stampin' Up!'s Color Renovation!
In honor of the retiring colors, we're offering BLOG CANDY at each stop on the hop! Visit each of the 17 participating Stampin' Pretty Pals and leave a comment to their specific posted question on their blog and you'll have a not one, but 17 chances to WIN some great Stampin' Up! goodies!
For my Fond Farewell hop project, I've chosen to showcase several of my favorite retiring colors from the Bold Brights family! If you're one of my regular readers, you know I love bright colors and unusual color combinations! I'm going to miss so many of the retiring colors (especially the Bold Brights), and if I had to name the one color I think I will miss the most, it would be Pixie Pink! With that in mind, I chose the retiring Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper and coordinating colors to make a set of 6 all-occasion cards to show off this fun double-sided paper! Coordinating embellishments were made for each card using a Cutter Kit, easy-to-use punches, and the ever-versatile Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set. I love they way they turned out and plan to make more!
Are you ready for some BLOG CANDY? For your chance to win the above goodies, please leave me a comment at the end of this post by answering the following question:
If you could design your ultimate stamping room, would it have open and accessible storage or would you hide everything behind closed doors? I'll go first! My ultimate stamping room would have both --- open and accessible storage and storage with doors!
Comments will close at 3:00 PM CST, Friday, June 11th, at which time I'll choose a random winner. Shipping to US only.
Here's what the winner of my blog candy package will receive:
- Stampin' Up! "Of The Earth" Hostess Set (Level 1)
- 50 assorted 6x6 in. sheets of Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper
- 1 handmade Rich Razzleberry flower embellishment
- 1 yard of Stampin' Up! Pacific Point Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
- 1 yard of Stampin' Up! Pink Pirouette Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
- 1 yard of Stampin' Up! Tangerine Tango Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
- 3 Stampin' Up! 1/2" Library Clips (one each: Old Olive, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip)
All supplies used are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper, Green Galore, Only Orange, Pink Passion, Pixie Pink, Tempting Turquoise, Summer Sun, Whisper White card stock
Ink: Green Galore, Only Orange, Pink Passion, Tempting Turquoise Stampin' Write Markers
Tools: Cutter Kit (scoring tool), Wide Oval punch, Large Oval punch, Boho Blossoms punch, Corner Rounder punch
Extras: Mini brads (my embellishment stash), Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip
Beautiful bright cards for summer Margaret! Nice work.
Enjoy your day & happy stamping!
(you can remove me from the blog candy drawing)
Posted by: Tiffany | 06/08/2010 at 05:31 AM
Yes I too will miss the bold brights colors....I am sad for the color change :0(
I would design my craft room with both closed and open storage. Open, for the things I need everday and closed for some seasonal stamp storage.
thanks for asking.......love your blog.
Debbie
Posted by: debbie essay | 06/08/2010 at 06:24 AM
I'd like to have open storage for all of my SU stuff and hidden storage for things that are not...lol...I just really love seeing what I have as I tend to use that more. I forget about stuff tucked away - and really - stamping supplies are just to pretty to hide!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Mitzi Koons | 06/08/2010 at 06:39 AM
Me too on open and closed. My stamps I know by heart so they can be hidden. It's my embellishments I can never remember!
Posted by: Jill | 06/08/2010 at 06:40 AM
What a fab way to use that DSP, Margaret! I love all your cards. XO
Posted by: Regina (The Stampin' Bean) | 06/08/2010 at 06:44 AM
Wow! Those cards are great.
I would like to have open storage. And I like everything in arms reach.
Posted by: jeanette | 06/08/2010 at 06:50 AM
Wow your cards are so cheerful. I would have to have doors but I would make them pocket doors so they would be out of my way when I'm stamping.
Posted by: Michelle F. | 06/08/2010 at 07:15 AM
My ultimate craft room would have both. Some items can be put in a cabinet (i.e. frames, scrapbooks, etc.) behind closed doors. All of the working products would have open storage. I have some "basket" drawers in my set up now that I love. They hide the clutter but also allow you to see inside to what's there.
Posted by: Christine Wojciechowski | 06/08/2010 at 07:20 AM
Well, the things I use most would be open and within arms reach. Everything else, closed and hidden away! I need all the help I can get at "looking" organized!!
Love the cards (as always!!!)
Posted by: Erica Cerwin | 06/08/2010 at 07:31 AM
Mine is currently open, but I wish I could hide some of it!!
Posted by: Kathy | 06/08/2010 at 07:35 AM
Beautiful Cards! What a great way to use up the retiring paper and make room for more! Thanks for the opportunity to win some blog candy. My craft room is half and half- I like to keep my stamps, stickers and embellishments in cupboards so the dust can't get to them and the paper and inks are on racks!
Posted by: Angie K. | 06/08/2010 at 07:43 AM
My ultimate would have open shelving to display my stamps, and closed cabinets for paper to protect it from fading and fabric storage cubes for all the little bits and pieces that need a home. I totally love your work, and am going to subscribe to your blog, by the way. My favorite stop today! Yummy!
Posted by: kathy | 06/08/2010 at 07:49 AM
It would have to be a mix of open & closed! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous & BRIGHT cards!
Posted by: Ilene B | 06/08/2010 at 07:52 AM
My ultimate stamping room would have mostly open storage. Out of sight out of mind. Thank you for giving of your time and talent.
Posted by: Jane Ray | 06/08/2010 at 07:53 AM
I'm all about easy access. Although I would like to be able close off the area, I don't like to dig for things when I want them, so I would opt for a easy access OPEN design.
Posted by: diane oliver | 06/08/2010 at 08:00 AM
Thanks for such a creative and cute way to use this DP! I need stamping stuff visable for inspiration as well as making it easy to grab. Love your stamping style, and will be back for more.
Posted by: Kit Marie | 06/08/2010 at 08:01 AM
We just moved into our new home in Arizona and my husband gave me one of the rooms to have designed into a stampers "Dream Studio".....It's beautiful and most ever cabinet has a door to it - with the exception of one corner cabinet and a book case...both of those are open and allow me to display some of my great creations and still have room to tuck things in.
Posted by: Kadie in Arizona | 06/08/2010 at 08:04 AM
I would have it open so I could see all the color.
Posted by: Jane White | 06/08/2010 at 08:06 AM
i love the use of the DSP! beautiful color combos.
i'd want both (and i have a little bit of both- lucky me!) i like to see things so i use them, but i also like things clean and tidy.
Posted by: Kylie | 06/08/2010 at 08:11 AM
Love your DSP projects! ... I would have open and accessible storage - and a chair that rolls me around the room : )
Posted by: Susan Carlson | 06/08/2010 at 08:15 AM
I would have to say closed, only because I like clean sleek lines... no clutter...
hugs
Darlene-Joy
Posted by: Darlene-Joy | 06/08/2010 at 08:16 AM
Open and accessible, I like to see my stuff so that I get inspired!
Posted by: Claire Zwyghuizen | 06/08/2010 at 08:19 AM
I would have clear glass doors...I like to see everything at a glance....especially all my TOYS!!!
Posted by: Linda Henry | 06/08/2010 at 08:33 AM
I currently have a combined guest room/craft room. I would be thrilled to have my own crafting-only room. I think a combined open/hidden space is best. Thanks for the dream and for the chance to win your blog candy package.
Posted by: lisa808 | 06/08/2010 at 08:38 AM
I love how different we all are. For me personally,
I would love some closed and some open, but lots and lots of work space like cutting areas and friends tables.
Posted by: Dorene Donaldson | 06/08/2010 at 08:43 AM