A Touch of Sol

You will see alot of Christmas cards. I am starting super early. I had so many orders last year for sets that I want to be even MORE ready. Well today is a BEAUTIFUL day. Solimar and Joaquin are at the park and me I should be CREATING but I have to clean first...We might see our cousin Jose from PR. So we have to be ready for plan changes at a whim (LIKE ALWAYS).

RECIPE: ALL STAMPIN UP
Paper: Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Bashful Blue DSP (retired)
Ink: Black Stazon
Ribbon: Whisper White taffeta
Stamp: Holiday Lineup
Accessories: Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy, Pumpkin Pie and Early Espresso markers, Dazzling Diamonds

Hola Amigas...Today's challenge is brought to us by Delys. It seems so long since the DTs been together...But it's only been a week since we did Sage's scrapbook layout and then The Dynamic Diva Duo (CaroleAnne and Sandi) were at convention. Anywho look at the beautiful colors Delys chosen for us. Now what am I going to do with these colors... Do you see the ribbon? That is the work of Mr. Joaquin...
Okay I think I am going to start with a Whisper White base...I RARELY do that...but I think it will work.
and then i need to start layering...so because I don't have Baja Breeze cardstock, YET...I will go with Old Olive and I am going to emboss it using Vintage Wallpaper folder...Okay starting to look good...Now i have to bring Baja Breeze and Real Red...well the Real Red I am going to use ribbon...I am looking at all my new DSP to see if anyof them have Baja Breeze..I know that Sunny Garden, Pawsitively Prints and Lap of Luxury don't...I think I have Greenhouse Gala but I haven't used it yet...HMMM! Hey it does have Baja Breeze...Doing the happy dance...PROCEED! I am going to punch 1 1/4 squares from the DSP.
Looks Good...This paper has flowers that fit my punch PERFECTLY...
How much time do I have left? See I see Senor Asqueroso and instead of focusing on the 3 minutes I have left...I see the word Taylor and Taylor Lautner comes to mind along with Robert Pattinson...I am such a COUGAR!
Okay just need Real Red and a sentiment...I am going to use the Matchbox die for a label.
and Apple Blossoms Level 2 Hostess for the sentiment...
and DONE! I made it yes with NO MINUTES TO SPARE...

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I like the way they used the ornament punch on page 35 of the catty that I wanted to try it on a card...What do you think? I really like it...This will definately be a sample I will be offering when I sell my Christmas cards...

RECIPE: ALL Stampin UP

Paper: Crumb Cake, Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Wild Wasabi (can use Versamark), Chocolate Chip

Stamp: Delightful Decorations, Four the Holidays

Ribbon: Gold Elastic Cord

Accessories: Ornament Punch, Pewter Brad, Sponge Dauber

Hola Amigas. Today is the Christmas in July Event. It is being held at the Morrisville Senior Center. If you are in the Jersey or Pennsylvania area stop on by...There will be good Puerto Rican cooking, Stampin UP by ME (of course), Pampered Chef, Clinique, Free Child IDs, Temporary tattoos and MORE! Here are just two Rag Bags of MANY that I made for this fair. I will be taking orders but the ones that don't sell will be put up for sale here on my blog on Sunday. Bags are $35.00 with matching pin...

This one is green inside and of course has my siggy square at the bottom.

Hola Amigas...We had a 50s floor Challenge on VC ROCKS...So I picked the song Earth Angel...I cased this from Ilina Crouse. I am so grateful to and for Sharon. She lent me this stamp set so I can make some cards for the craft fair on Friday. If you are near Morrisville, PA let me know and I can give you the deets about the event...I watercolored this BEAUTIFUL angel with Brocade Blue (retired) and the background is watercolored with Crushed Curry (retired). Her wings are watercolored with White Shimmer Paint...and she is actually stamped on Shimmer cardstock...GORGEOUS IRL! Check out my new siggy. Don't you just love it...Julie did a FA-BU job with my blog, siggy, watermark and business cards...they all coordinate...she even made new buttons for me...I love how she added the sun in the word Sol...If you are looking to revamp your blog make sure you contact Julie Semones...

RECIPE: ALL STAMPIN UP
Paper: Crushed Curry (retired), Brocade Blue (retired), Shimmer White
Ink: Stazon Black
Ribbon: White Organza
Stamp: Holy Triptych (retired)
Accessories: Big Shot, Texturz Plates, Crushed Curry, Cherry Cobbler, Brocade Blue markers, Shimmer Paint

Hola Amigas. It's VC ROCKS BLOG HOP time. So what did you think of Mimi's artwork? We are ALL so talented at VC ROCKS. This month's theme is New Catty Items. Here I used the new Embossing Folder Elegant Lines (LOVE IT) and Level 3 Hostess set Occassional Quotes (LOVE IT). It has many quotes for ALL occassiones. Email me to learn how you can earn it FREE! This is one of the MANY samples for my sister's Thank Yous for her Bridal Shower. Yesterday we went to do a trial make up run and she looked GORGEOUS! Can't wait for it to be over! Her friend and Maid of Honor ( I am the Matron) gifted us a MAC makeup artist for the wedding...Now off you go to Holly's Stampin Corner.

RECIPE: ALL STAMPIN UP

Paper: Perfect Plum, So Saffron

Ribbon: Very Vanilla, Gold (Holiday Mini 2009)

Ink: Perfect Plum

Accessories: Big Shot, Elegant Lines EF, 1 1/2 circle punch

Hola Amigas...Aqui estamos con otro mes y el Inkspired Tour. Pues como le gustaron los proyectos de Madeline? Ella tiene un talento DIVINO. Me gusta mucho el nuevo papel de diseno Gala Greenhouse que Madeline uso. Y el "punch" de buho...Que CHULERIA. Mi primer proyecto es para chiquitos. Hice 30 para un "craft fair" que tengo la semana que viene. Ves el "brad" en la esquina guanta 5 imagenes diferentes usando este sello.

El segundo proyecto "triangle box" tambien lo hice para el "craft fair". Hice 30 diferentes para que vean que se puede usar para difrente ocasiones...Lo ultimo que me falta para estos dos proyectos es un "tag" en el frente para que no sean tan sencillos...

Ahora sigues para el "blog" de Carolina.

Hola Amigas! How is everyone on this HOT, HOT day? Well the bridal shower came and went. YEAH! Now for the wedding. I made these apron invites for a friend who is giving a surprise party to someone in her family. Don't want to give away too much just in case...I really like the way they came out. So what do you think???

RECIPE: ALL STAMPIN UP

Paper: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Whisper White

Ribbon: Black Gingham (retired)

Stamp: Over the Hill (retired), Print Pattern (retired)

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Big Shot, Ticket Corner Punch, Perfect Polka Dots EF, Cropodile

Hola Amigas...I am so TOTALLY exhausted...Today was my sister's bridal shower...Very nice and intimate...GLAD ITS over...now for the WEDDING! Anywho...Solimar picked the two names from a hat...The first winner of leaving comments is Maxine Rebeles and the winner for an order placed is Loretta Rodgers...Congrats LADIES! Wait until you see the projects that we have for you in this edition...

So what do you think? I love the way they came out...

So how was everyone's Fourth of July? We had a good time. Friday we saw fireworks in a park nearby. Saturday we saw Fireworks in our neighbor's front yard..Big Kenny gave us a nice show...He bought sparklers for the kids and that was big hit. Yesterday we had a BBQ at Clari's (my sis) house. Solimar, Joaquin and Armani (my nephew) had a BLAST in the slip n slide, the sprinkler and of course a mini pool...Today I have to clean up my wedding mess and start on a BIGGER mess. I have my first vendor fair coming up and I have create, create, create...I will be making ALOT of rag bags...SO if you want one please email me with your order and prefered colors...Pues, until later...ADIOS!

RECIPE: ALL STAMPIN UP

Paper: Perfect Plum, Barely Banana, Very Vanilla

Ribbon: Very Vanilla Taffeta

Stamp: Wedding Sweet

Accessories: Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch

Hola Amigas! What do you think about Becky's Inspiration photo. Here is what I think of her photo...I am at the beach in Puerto Rico drinking some cold iced tea or a beverage of my choice...I can feel the sand at my feet the warm sun on my skin and every once in awhile the spray of the ocean on my face...THEN I hear to little monsters coming from behind SCREAMING MAMA MAMA and then I wake up and the bubble POPS! Oh well! So let's begin!