ICS iambringingbirthdayback

April 7, 2016April 28, 2016 ~ Jen Guarino ~ 9 Comments

Hello hoppers! I am so glad to have you here! Thanks for hopping along with us at

Inspire, Create, Share.

This month we are celebrating birthdays! A few month’s ago, a Stampin’ Up! employee from the home office named Shannon West decided that she wanted to start sending hand stamped cards in the mail so she did a Facebook shout out for anyone and everyone who wanted to receive a card. As you can imagine, the response was overwhelming and a movement began. The #hashtag

#iambringingbirthdaysback went viral and many demonstrators around the globe have joined in!

I love sending cards in the mail so of course I jumped in as well!

This card was featured at a recent technique class that I host monthly. The technique is called the Spotlight Technique and I am sure you can see why. It is actually quite easy and can work with almost any line image. The possibilities are endless!

Now it’s is time to hop on over to my friend Darla’s blog and see what she has created for us! I am sure you are going to love it!

http://stampinwithdarla.blogspot.com/2016/04/ics-blog-hop-imbringingbirthdaysback.html

I am so glad that you stopped by today. You can subscribe to my blog on the right and never miss another post. I love blog love in the form of a comment, so please let me know what you think of this project!

ICS Blog Hop Welcome Spring!

March 3, 2016April 28, 2016 ~ Jen Guarino ~ 10 Comments

Welcome hoppers to another month of Inspire, Create, Share! We are so glad you are here!

This month we are celebrating all things Spring! And who doesn’t love this season. New beginnings, new life, and fresh starts! For my project this month I wanted to make something fun and fresh, and a light hearted way to celebrate Easter.

This card and project are great for sharing the message of Easter in a fun way! The large egg could be seen as an egg, or as the rock that covered the door of the tomb of Jesus.

This adorable bakers box could be filled with treats and given to neighbors, friends, teachers or even your church staff!

Thank you so much for hopping with us today! Now it’s time to see what Tina has in store for us.

http://www.tinascropshop.com/2016/03/ics-blog-hop-welcome-spring.html

ICS Blog Hop It’s a Love Thing

February 4, 2016April 28, 2016 ~ Jen Guarino ~ 13 Comments

Hello Everyone and welcome to another Inspire, Create, Share blog hop. This month we are celebrating love!

My card was created for a friends winter wedding last month. I was inspired by the wedding colors and the snow effects were used to match the decor she chose for her special day.

The front of the card

The inside of the card.

I absolutely love this Bloomin’ Heart Thinlit. I can be used for so many occasions! I think that using a layer of Glimmer Paper really gave this project bling and the bride for the wedding LOVES bling. The sentiments are from the Rose Wonder stamp set, which is one of my favorites from the Occasions catalog. I find it so versatile.

Now it’s time to hop on over to Tammy’s blog and see what she has created for us!

http://stampingtammy.blogspot.com/2016/02/ics-blog-hop-its-love-thing.html

tams# 5585

Product List

Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set [140697] $27.00	Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [139672] $8.50	Big Shot Magnetic Platform [130658] $40.00	Precision Base Plate [139684] $25.00
Big Shot [113439] $110.00	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper [135315] $5.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Pool Party 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [122924] $7.00
Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100867] $7.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad [126970] $6.50	Pool Party 1/4″ Cotton Ribbon [134568] $6.00	Silver 1/8″ Ribbon [132137] $5.00
Bloomin’ Heart Thinlits Dies [140621] $25.00	Label Bracket Punch [132153] $16.00

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ICS Blog Hop – Let’s Sale-A-Brate

January 7, 2016April 28, 2016 ~ Jen Guarino ~ 12 Comments

Hello Hoppers! Happy New Year! Welcome to the first ICS Blog hop of 2016. I am so glad that you are here. Today we are showing off our favorite products from the just released Occasions catalog or the wonderful products you can earn for free during Sale-A-Bration!

My card for you today is using a set from the Occasions catalog. When I first saw it I knew immediatly I had to have it -The Rose Wonder bundle.

This image reminds me of the very popular Manhattan Flower we had a few years back. It is large and perfect to be the focal point of any project. For my card I embossed the flower using Versamark ink and gold embossing powder on our Shimmer White paper. I then water colored the image using reinkers and an aquapainter. It gives the flower a soft look and the shimmer of the gold along with the paper is a stunning elegance in real life. I wish that the photo could show you the true beauty here.

Now it’s time to hop over to Andrea’s Blog and see what she has in store for you.

http://onestampinmothertucker.blogspot.com/2016/01/ics-blog-hoppers-lets-sale-brate.html

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! You can subscribe to my blog on the right and never miss another post. I love blog love in the form of a comment, so please let me know what you think of this project!

tams# 5220

Product List

Big Shot [113439] $110.00	Big Shot Magnetic Platform [130658] $40.00	Precision Base Plate [139684] $25.00	Rose Wonder Photopolymer Bundle [140804] $49.25
Shimmery White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [101910] $8.00	Calypso Coral 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [122925] $7.00	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $4.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $7.50
Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109129] $5.00	Embossing Buddy [103083] $6.00	Heat Tool [129053] $30.00	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [122934] $3.25
Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill [109020] $3.25	Aqua Painters [103954] $17.00	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad [126983] $6.50	Gold Baker’s Twine [132975] $3.50
Gold Sequin Trim [132983] $5.00

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ICS Blog Hop – Perfectly Packaged

December 3, 2015April 28, 2016 ~ Jen Guarino ~ 12 Comments

Welcome to the last Inspire, Create, Share Blog Hop of 2015! We are so glad to have you here! You may have hopped here from Deb’s Blog, or this may be your starting point. Just follow the hop along and you will be sure to see many great projects tonight!

Our theme this month is Gift Packaging and that is one of my favorite things to create! I love crafting 3-D items and this is the perfect holiday to really show that off! This project is also wonderful for the Stampin Royalty Challenge of the week and I will be submitting it there as well!

My project was created for my annual gift packaging class held last weekend. I love to do something Santa related each year.

This year I used the Berry Basket for a quick and super cute project. This could be stuffed with anything from candies, to small gifts or even gift cards. This project is great for a guy or a gal and who doesn’t love Santa!

Thank you so much for stopping by tonight! You can subscribe to my blog on the right and never miss another post. I love blog love in the form of a comment, so please let me know what you think of this project!

Now it is time to hop on over and see what Darla and her sisters have created!

http://stampinwithdarlaandsisters.blogspot.com/2015/12/ics-blog-hop-perfectly-packaged.html

tams# 4960

Product List

Big Shot [113439] $110.00	Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [102482] $7.00	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper [135315] $5.00	Gold Glimmer Paper [133719] $5.00
Black Glimmer Paper [139605] $5.00	Stampin’ Trimmer [126889] $30.00	1″ Square Punch [124094] $16.00	Berry Basket Bigz L Die [137366] $38.00
Handheld Stapler [139083] $10.00	Silver Mini Staples [135847] $4.00	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00

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ICS Blog Hop – Giving Thanks

November 5, 2015April 28, 2016 ~ Jen Guarino ~ 15 Comments

It’s the first Wednesday in November and that means another ICS Blog Hop. This month we are giving thanks – and I have so much to be thankful for! I love thinking about gratitude, and how it makes me appreciate what I have in my life.

My card this month was featured at my technique class in October and I thought it was so fitting for this fall theme. I absolutly love the color blocking look and the frame looking out onto the fall scene is adorable!

I used the white shimmer paper for the scene and I wish that you could see it better. It almost looks like frost! This card may look difficult but it was so quick and easy once the block frame was created. I think this technique can be used for any card – I hope you will try it sometime.

Now, it’s time to hop on over to Darla and her sisters blog to see what wonderful projects they have for us this month.
Please let me know you were here by leaving me a comment and remember that you can subscribe to the blog and never miss another post.

http://stampinwithdarlaandsisters.blogspot.com/2015/11/isc-blog-hop-giving-thanks.html

tams# 4692

Product List

Happy Scenes Photopolymer Stamp Set [139821] $21.00	Deco Labels Framelits Die [130102] $25.00	Pumpkin Pie 1/4″ Cotton Ribbon [134565] $6.00	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026] $10.00
Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Stamping Sponges [101610] $3.50	Many Marvelous Markers [131264] $110.00	Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad [101406] $8.00
Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [126978] $6.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad [126944] $6.50	Soft Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad [131181] $6.50	Shimmery White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [101910] $8.00
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [119683] $7.00	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [105117] $7.00	Cajun Craze 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [119684] $7.00	Soft Suede 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [115318] $7.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [120953] $7.00

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ICS Blog Hop Fall for All

October 8, 2015April 28, 2016 ~ Jen Guarino ~ 14 Comments

Welcome back hoppers for another month of ideas and inspiration. If you have arrived from Deb’s Blog, I am so glad you stopped by. Wasn’t her project just awesome! If this is your first stop on the hop – Welcome! Just follow the links at the end of each post so you are sure to not miss a thing!

This month we are all focusing on fall. While fall is not my favorite season, I do love the gorgeous colors of the trees, all things pumpkin and the Thanksgiving holiday.

I also love this fall themed Designer Series Paper from the Holiday Catalog. It made creating this card so quick and easy. Lots of layers really help the texture and then the fussy cut leaves and acorn were the finishing touches. I wanted the paper to be the star of the show so this card is actually embellishment free – not something I usually do.

Be sure to check back on Friday for the coordinating projects that I did with this card. They are so much fun and you won’t want to miss them!

Now, it’s time to hop on over to Tina’s Blog and see what she has in store for us. Please leave me some love in the form of a comment and let me know what you think of my card. I would love for you to subscribe to my blog and never miss a post!

http://www.tinascropshop.com/2015/10/ics-blog-hop-fall-for-all.html

You can find the list of supplies below and they can all be purchased on my website! Each order will include a hand stamped card from me!

tams# 4453

Product List

Cheer All Year Photopolymer Stamp Set [139839] $25.00	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026] $10.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Stampin’ Trimmer [126889] $30.00
Hello Honey Classic Stampin’ Pad [133643] $6.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad [126953] $6.50	Tangelo Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad [133646] $6.50	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad [126974] $6.50
Into The Woods Designer Series Paper [139586] $11.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100702] $7.00	Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [119686] $7.00

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ICS Blog Hop – Introducing the Holiday Catalog!

September 3, 2015April 28, 2016 ~ Jen Guarino ~ 14 Comments

Hello Hoppers and welcome to the September edition of the Inspire, Create, Share Blog Hop. You may have hopped here from Amanda’s Blog or this could be your first stop. Either way, I am so glad to have you here.

Today we are showcasing our favorite products from the just released 2015 Holiday Catalog by Stampin’ Up! This year’s catalog is packed with so many amazing products – I want them all! If you don’t have a catalog yet and would like me to mail you one, just let me know!

One of my favorite bundles is the Jingle All the Way stamp set and matching Sleigh Ride Edgelits Dies. As soon as I saw it during the unveiling at Stampin’ Up! North American Convention in July, I knew it would be one of the first things I purchased.

This stamp set includes 13 stamps and 3 coordinating edgelits so that you are able to make a variety of scenes on your cards, scrapbooks pages or projects. Once cut, the edgelits can be flipped over to be used in reverse and adds even more versatility to the set. I cannot wait to share some of the other ways I have been using this set with you in the coming weeks and months. It is a stand out for sure! Using the 4 different colors of cardstock for this card gave the project depth and dimension and I think really helps set the scene. I love the glitter effect for snow using the Dazzling Details underneath the sleigh. You can find all of the supplies used for my card at the bottom of this post and you can purchase all of them at my online store.

Now, it’s time to hop on over to Deb’s Blog and see her fantastic project!

Thanks for stopping by today! Show me some love by leaving me a comment and be sure to subscribe so that you never miss another post!

Hugs and Happy Stampin’

Jen – The Stamp Diva

http://flyingstamper.blogspot.com/2015/09/ics-blog-hop-introducing-holiday-catalog.html

tams# 4118

Product List

Big Shot Magnetic Platform [130658] $40.00	Big Shot [113439] $110.00	Jingle All The Way Clear-Mount Bundle [140862] $29.75	Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad [101731] $8.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details [127845] $2.50	Night Of Navy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100867] $7.00	Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100702] $7.00
Soft Suede 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [115318] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $8.50

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ICS Blog Hop – Butterflies are Free!

July 2, 2015April 28, 2016 ~ Jen Guarino ~ 11 Comments

Welcome hoppers to the July edition of the Inspire, Create, Share Blog Hop! Welcome to those of your who have arrived here from Claudia’s Blog – didn’t you just love her card! If you arrived here all on your own – we are so glad to have you!

Our theme this month is Butterflies! Stampin’ Up! offers us quite a few choices in this area and is one of my most favorite images!

The card I have made for you this month is using the gorgeous stamp set Butterfly Basics and the coordinating Framelit. This is one of the wonderful bundles carried over from our Occasions Catalog and I could not be happier. I just adore this bundle. This card design will work in so many color combinations and with just a change of sentiment, can be used for so many different occasions. I love the muted colors on the cardstock so that the large butterfly image can really be the focal point. Below you will find a list of the supplies used in the making of this card and as always you can purchase these supplies at my Stampin’ Store Online.

Now, it’s time to hop on over to Joni’s blog and see what she has for you! Thanks so much for hopping by. Be sure to leave me love in the form of a comment and subscribe to the blog so you never miss a post!

Hugs and happy stampin’!

http://www.joniinthespotlightstamping.com/2015/07/ics-blog-hop-butterflies-are-free.html

tams# 3675

Product List

Perpetual Birthday Calendar Photopolymer Stamp Set [137167] $24.00	Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Bundle [138865] $41.50	Stampin’ Pierce Mat [126199] $5.00	Bitty Butterfly Punch [129406] $16.00
Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin’ Pad [138323] $6.50	Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin’ Pad [138325] $6.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Big Shot Magnetic Platform [130658] $40.00
Big Shot [113439] $110.00

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ICS Blog Hop Introducing the 2015-2017 In Colors

June 4, 2015April 28, 2016 ~ Jen Guarino ~ 10 Comments

Welcome to the June edition of the Inspire, Create, Share Blog Hop. If you hopped here from Tina’s blog, welcome! And if you are just starting here we are so glad to have you!

This month we are showcasing the brand new 2015-2017 In Colors. In case you haven’t heard of them yet they are Watermelon Wonder, Delightful Dijon, Cucumber Crush (an excellent Seattle Seahawks color by the way!!), Tip Top Taupe and Mint Macaron.

Now, for my project. I wanted to really focus on the new colors and not distract you with a new image as well so I chose to use an old favorite of mine instead. The lighting in my space wasn’t the greatest when I took this photo so I hope that you can get a good sense of the colors. All of the supplies needed to make this card are listed below and you can shop my store 24/7.

Now, it’s time to hop on over and see what Darla and her sisters have created for this month.

http://stampinwithdarlaandsisters.blogspot.com/2015/06/ics-blog-hop-introducing-2015-2017-in.html

Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure to leave me some love in the comments and you can subscribe so that you never miss a post!

Happy Stampin’

Jen – The Stamp Diva

tams# 3450

Product List

Flower Patch Photopolymer Bundle [136788] $43.25	Stampin’ Pierce Mat [126199] $4.95	Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [129378] $7.95	Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $4.95
Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin’ Pad [138323] $6.50	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad [138326] $6.50	Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin’ Pad [138324] $6.50	Delightful Dijon Classic Stampin’ Pad [138327] $6.50
Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin’ Pad [138325] $6.50	Tip Top Taupe 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [138336] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $8.50