SUINK Blog Hop & Birthday Bash

Happy Birthday SUINK! Today, Storage Units, Ink & More turns "1" and to celebrate, YOU are getting all the goodies. OH BOY, do they have goodies to give away; and all month long. I am talking some HUGE prizes; some prizes worth over $500!!! Check out THIS post for all the details! But first, let's HOP!!!

Welcome to the Storage Units, Ink & More July Sneak Peek BLOG HOP! If you have arrived here from Mary Jo's blog; GREAT! If not, you will want to head on over to Kristen's blog to start from the beginning.

This month, SUINK is releasing a new collection of stamps called S-U-Inkies. What are S-U-Inkies you ask? Well, they are single stamps. SUINK is debuting three single stamps this month and each stamp is part of a "collection". The following single stamps are being released this month.

~ Love Birds (Friendly Forest Collection)
~ Summer Fun (Fairy Tales Collection)
~ Thanks A Bot (Doodle Bots Collection)

By participating in the blog hop, you will have a chance to win a FABULOUS prize package from Storage Units, Ink & More (SUINK). The package includes:

- All three single stamps being released this month
- A pack of Core'dinations cardstock
- An inkpad and refill
- A pack of buttons
- A container of ribbon

All you have to do to be eligible to win the stamps is to hop along with us and leave a comment on each designer's blog along the way. You will hop through 8 designer's blogs that will be showcasing the new S-U-Inkies and then finish off at the SUINK blog to leave your final comment telling us which stamp or project was your favorite.

So, are you ready for the fun? Today I am peeking two of the three new single stamps. My first card uses the Thanks A Bot stamp. I just LOVE this little robot. I also used Weekend Sketch Challenge #79 for my layout. I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it in with Copic Markers. I used a white card base, Real Red cardstock, and blue cardstock from Core'dinations. The patterned paper is from the DCWV All About Boys Collection and was just PERFECT for this stamp.

For my second card, I used the Summer Fun stamp. I colored in the image with Copic Markers and used my Sakura Stardust Gelly Roll Pen to add some sparkle to her wings. The cardstock colors are Papertrey Aqua Mist, Pink Pirouette, and Regal Rose and I'm not exactly sure what company the patterned paper is...:( I pierced each of the scallops, added some prima flowers, and attached a tag stamped with the "Summer Fun" sentiment with a brad.

I hope you enjoy the rest of the July Sneak Peek Blog Hop. Don't forget to leave a comment on all of the design team member's blogs (and the SUINK Blog) to be eligible to win the grand prize. Now it's time to head on over to Cathleen's blog to see what sneak peeks she has in store for you.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL day!

Storage Units, Ink & More BLOG HOP

Welcome to the Storage Units, Ink & More
June BLOG HOP!

By participating in the blog hop, you will have a chance to win all 5 FABULOUS new stamp sets being released in June from Storage Units, Ink & More (SUINK!). All you have to do to be eligible to win the stamps is to hop along with us and leave a comment on each designer's blog along the way. You will hop through 9 designer's blogs (starting here with me) that will be showcasing the new sets and then finish off at the SUINK blog to leave your final comment telling us which stamp set is your favorite. That's it and the whole sha-BANG can be yours.

Denise will be picking a winner tomorrow, June 2nd, so you have until 12 midnight (EST) tonight to get you comments in. When the winner is picked we will verify that they have indeed left a message on each blog and if they did they will be crowned the winner!

So, are you ready for the fun? Today I am peeking one of the newest releases, called YOU'RE A HOOT. I literally squealed when I saw this set for the first time. This set is SUPER adorable. There are different owl images, a tree branch, bird houses, and a variety of sentiments for different occasions. I stamped the owl and branch in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored them in with Copic Markers. It's hard to see in the photo, but I added Crystal Stickles to parts of the owl. The "You're A Hoot" sentiment was stamped in Chocolate Chip ink and punched out with my 1-3/8 circle punch. I used Prism cardstock and the patterned paper is by My Mind's Eye. To finish off my card, I added some matching buttons (which are available HERE at Storage Units, Ink & More) and a small piece of polka dot grosgrain ribbon.

Don't forget to leave a comment on each design team member's blog and the SUINK Blog in order to qualify to win all 5 new releases this month.

Now it's time to HOP on over to KRISTEN'S blog to see what she has in store for you.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the BlOG HOP!

SUINK May Sneak Peeks

Good Morning & Happy Monday! It's my turn today to give you a SNEAK PEEK at some of the fun new goodies being released this month by Storage Units, Ink & More. This month is a bit different than most. No new stamp sets will be released; however there are lots of fun new products that SUINK is releasing, including patterned paper, ribbon, buttons, and flowers. These will all be available starting Wednesday, May 13th.

I have a few different things to show you today, so stick with me...LOL! First up is an altered picture frame. I picked up the unfinished picture frame from Wal-Mart for less than $3.00. I started by tracing the frame onto a sheet of My Little Shoebox Patterned Paper, then painted the frame with Light Leaf Green acrylic paint. After the paint was dry, I covered the front of the frame with Mod Podge and adhered the paper. Then, I sanded around the frame to smooth out all the edges. To finish the frame off, I added a few matching flowers and buttons and one of my favorite black and white photos of my girls.

Next, is an 8x8 scrapbook page. This is my VERY FIRST scrapbook page! So, I used THIS scrapbook layout for my inspiration. This is a perfect layout to showcase the new Core'dinations Whitewash Collection that SUINK will be releasing this month. The base of the scrapbook page is Core'dinations cardstock and layered onto that is more My Little Shoebox Patterned Paper. I adhered a picture of my girls to another piece of Core'dinations cardstock and distressed around the edges. I tore three different colors of the Whitewash cardstock and adhered some flowers and buttons.

Lastly, is a card using the SUINK set, Butterfly Garden. I used Taylor's Sketch #66 for my layout. This was a perfect sketch to showcase the new button being released this month. I stamped the image in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it in with Prismacolor Markers. I added some StarDust Stickles to the image and blue rhinestones to the butterfly's antennas. I also used the Core'dinations Chocolate Box cardstock, which I distressed to show the beautiful turquoise color hidden beneath. Also new this month at SUINK is ribbon; I LOVE RIBBON!!! On this card, I used some green and brown polka dot ribbon.

Amber is also sharing her SNEAK PEEKS today, so head on over to her blog to see her adorable creations. Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope everyone has a GREAT day!

More SUINK Sneak Peeks

Good Morning, Happy Sunday, and to all you Moms out there, Happy Mother's Day!

Today is the third day of SNEAK PEEKS for Storage Units, Ink & More. Today, Janna and Cathleen are showing peeks of the new products that will be available starting Wednesday, May 13th. So, head on over to their blogs to see what they have in store for you.

Also, Colleen and Danielle posted their peeks yesterday, so don't forgot to check those out too. I will be back tomorrow with my sneak peek. I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL day!

SUINK May Sneak Peeks

Today is the start of SNEAK PEEKS for Storage Units, Ink & More. This month is a bit different than most. No new stamp sets will be released this month; however there are LOTS of fun new products that will be available starting Wednesday, May 13th.

We also have a new member joining our design team starting this month. Please help me welcome Danielle Holsapple. If you have a minute, swing by her blog, Our Life: Embellished, to check out her wonderful creations and congratulate her.

The sneak peek schedule is as follows:

Today, May 8th
Kristen - Scrap-Creations
Mary Jo - Technostamper

May 9th
Colleen - Glitter Ink!
Danielle - Our Life: Embellished

May 10th
Janna - Stamps, Paper, and Glitter -- Oh My!
Cathleen - Crooked Card Creations

May 11th
ME!
Amber - So many colors, so little time

May 12th
Leigh - Sunflower Studio

Don't forget to check out the sneak peeks that Kristen and Mary Jo have in store for you today.

SUNINK Sneak Peeks - Day 3

Good Afternoon! I just wanted to pop in to let you know that today is the 3rd (and final) day of SNEAK PEEKS for the three new releases from Storage Units, Ink & More. They are called RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY, WELCOME TO THE ZOO, & THINKING OF MOM and they will be available tomorrow, April 1st. Make sure to stop by the following design team member's blogs to see the sneak peeks they have in store for you today.

Cathleen - Crooked Card Creations
Leigh - Sunflower Studio

I hope everyone has a great day and I will see you back here tomorrow for WHACHADOIN' WEDNESDAY.

TECC61 - Happy Easter

Good Afternoon! I hope everyone had a nice weekend. I made today's card for Taylor's Cupcake Challenge this past Friday. You can view her sketch HERE. I used the Stamp a Sweet Impression set, Sweet Spring and the Easter Key Ingredients from Taylored Expressions. The image is stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored in with Copic Markers. I added Crystal Stickles to part of the cupcake and egg and a red rhinestone to the cherry.

Today is also the second day of SNEAK PEEKS for the three new releases by Storage Units, Ink & More. They are called RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY, WELCOME TO THE ZOO, & THINKING OF MOM and they will be available starting Wednesday, April 1st. Make sure to stop by the following design team member's blogs to see the sneak peeks they have in store for you today. You will not want to miss their ADORABLE creations. In fact, Mary Jo has three peeks today; one for each new set being released.

Amber - So many colors, so little time
Kristen - Scrap-Creations
Mary Jo - Technostamper

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope everyone has a GREAT day!

SUINK Sneak Peek - Rain, Rain, Go Away

Good Morning & Happy Sunday! Today is the start of SNEAK PEEKS for the three (YES, THREE) newest releases from Storage Units, Ink & More. The three news sets are called RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY, WELCOME TO THE ZOO, & THINKING OF MOM and will be available starting Wednesday, April 1st.

We also have a new member joining our design team starting this release. Please help me welcome Cathleen Torina. Cathleen was our guest designer for the month of March and has accepted a full time design team position. If you have a minute, swing by her blog, Crooked Card Creations to check out her wonderful creations and congratulate her.

The sneak peek schedule is as follows:

Today, March 29th
ME!
Janna - Stamps, Paper, and Glitter--Oh My!
Colleen - Glitter Ink!

March 30th
Amber - So many colors, so little time
Kristen - Scrap-Creations
Mary Jo - Technostamper

March 31st
Cathleen - Crooked Card Creations
Leigh - Sunflower Studio

For my sneak peek today, I used the set RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY. I used the retired SU! designer paper, Petals & Paisleys, paired with Old Olive and Bazzill Precious cardstock. The images are stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I paper pieced the raincoat, hat, boots, and umbrella. The rest of the image is colored in with Copic Markers and I added some Starfire Glitter to the puddle and StarDust Stickles to the umbrella handle. I added some white grosgrain ribbon and layered light pink double loop trim on top. The sentiment is stamped in Old Olive ink and popped up with dimensionals.

Don't forget to check out the sneak peeks that Janna and Colleen have in store for you today. Thanks so much for stopping by and hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Sunday!

SUINK Sneak Peek - You're Some Bunny Special

Good Morning and Happy Saturday! It's my turn today to give you a SNEAK PEEK at one of the newest sets being released by Storage Units, Ink & More tomorrow, March 1st. For my card today, I used the YOU'RE SOME BUNNY SPECIAL set. The other set being released tomorrow is called LET'S PLAY and they are both absolutely ADORABLE.

I started by stamping the basket in Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Then, I stamped each of the eggs inside the basket, masking the front two before I stamped the back one. I colored the images in with a combination of Prismacolor and Copic Markers and covered the bow with StarDust Stickles. The cardstock colors are So Saffron, Prism Baby Pink Medium, and Bazzill Parakeet. The patterned paper is called Spring Fling from the Imaginisce For Peeps Sake Collection and the ribbon is from May Arts.


Colleen and Carolina are also sharing their sneak peeks today. So, head on over to their blogs to see what they have in store for you. And, don't forget to check out the Storage Units, Ink & More Blog for all of the SNEAK PEEKS that have been posted this week. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Another Fun-Frilled Friday

Good Morning and TGIF!!! I'm your host today over on the Fun-Frilled Blog. This week's theme is MARDI GRAS and this is a little peek at my card. You can see the entire card HERE.

Today is the third day of SNEAK PEEKS for the two new releases by Storage Units, Ink & More. They are called YOU'RE SOME BUNNY SPECIAL and LET'S PLAY and they will be available starting March 1st. Make sure to stop by the following design team members blogs to see the sneak peeks they have in store for you today.

Alex - Fairy Blossoms
Chat - Me, My Stamps, and I
Mary Jo - Technostamper

I will be back tomorrow with my sneak peek. Thanks for stopping by and I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL day!

Sweet Stems

Good Morning! I can't believe it's already Thursday; not that I'm complaining...LOL! Today's card uses all Stampin' UP! products. If you are follower of my blog, then you know that I put myself on a "stamping spending freeze" a while back. Well, I cracked...LOL!!! I just had to have this Sweet Stems set and matching designer paper from the new catty. I colored the image in with SU! ink and a blender pen and the Cameo Coral layer was embossed with my Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder.

Today is the second day of SNEAK PEEKS for the two new releases by Storage Units, Ink & More. They are called YOU'RE SOME BUNNY SPECIAL and LET'S PLAY and they will be available starting March 1st. Make sure to stop by the following design team members blogs to see the sneak peeks they have in store for you today. You will not want to miss their ADORABLE creations.

Tori - Wild Sprinkles
Janna - Stamps, Paper, and Glitter--Oh My!
Kristen - Scrap-Creations

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a wonderful day!

STAMPS: Sweet Stems (Stampin' UP!)
PAPER: Choice Snow White, Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss, Cameo Coral, Raspberry Tart DP
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black, Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss, Cameo Coral
ACCESSORIES: Oval & Scalloped Oval Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Blender Pen, Kiwi Kiss Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

SUINKWWC29 & Sneak Peeks

Good Morning! I hope everyone is having a good week so far. It's Wednesday, which means it time for another WHACHADOIN' WEDNESDAY CHALLENGE at Storage Units, Ink & More. This week we are going green. No, not the color green; the environmental type of green. Use something you would normally throw away on your card. So, do you want to play along? If so, check out THIS post for more information. If you upload your creation to SCS, remember to use keyword SUINKWWC29.

For my challenge card this week, I used my SUINK set, GOIN' TO THE CHAPEL. I stamped the images with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored them in with Copic Markers. I added StarDust Stickles to the hearts and used my Sakura Gelly Roll Stardust Pen to add sparkle to the cake. The cardstock colors are Choice Snow White, Prism Classic Red, and Basic Black and I picked up the patterned paper from my LSS a while back. Mary Jo always has the best challenges for the SUINK DT and this week was no exception. I struggled to come up with something to use on my card that I would normally throw out. Then, it hit me. While drinking a pop (I don't know if it's me or a Midwest thing, but I call it pop, not soda) over the weekend, I looked at the pop can tab and thought "Hey, I can use that as a ribbon slide...LOL". So, I slid my ribbon through the tab and covered it with StarDust Stickles, so it didn't look so dull.


Today is also the start of SNEAK PEEKS for the two newest releases from Storage Units, Ink & More. The two new sets are called YOU'RE SOME BUNNY SPECIAL and LET'S PLAY and they will be available starting March 1st. The sneak peek schedule is as follows:

Today, February 25th
Leigh - Sunflower Studio
Suzanne - Scrap Bitz
Amber - So many colors, so little time

February 26th
Tori - Wild Sprinkles
Janna - Stamps, Paper, and Glitter--Oh My!
Kristen - Scrap-Creations

February 27th
Alex - Fairy Blossoms
Chat - Me, My Stamps, and I
Mary Jo - Technostamper

February 28th
ME!
Colleen - Glitter Ink!
Carolina - Carolina's Creative Pad

So, head on over to Leigh, Suzanne, and Amber's blogs to get your first sneak peek of March's sets; you are going to LOVE THEM!!! Thanks for stopping by and I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

SUINK Sneak Peek - Blarney Stone

Good Afternoon and Happy Saturday! It's my turn today to give you a SNEAK PEEK at one of the newest sets being released by Storage Units, Ink & More tomorrow, February 1st. I meant to post this earlier, but I had the opportunity to sleep in this morning, so I did... :) For my card today, I used the BLARNEY STONE set. The other set being released tomorrow is called GOIN' TO THE CHAPEL and they are both a must have. I used SCS213 for my layout. I stamped the image in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it in with Prismacolor Markers. I added White Liquid Applique to the cloud, StarDust Stickles to the gold, and outlined the pot with a green Gelly Roll pen. I tried so hard to capture the "sparkle" that the Stickles and pen added to the image, but no such luck...:( You can, however, click on the photo for a larger view. Trust me when I say that this card looks so much better IRL. The cardstock colors are Choice Snow White, Glorious Green, and Green Galore. The small shamrock was stamped using Green Galore ink and the sentiment was stamped using Glorious Green. The patterned paper and ribbon was leftover from a St. Patrick's Day swap I participated in last year.

Colleen and Leigh are also sharing their sneak peeks today. So, head on over to their blogs to see what they have in store for you. And, don't forget to check out the Storage Units, Ink & More Blog for all of the SNEAK PEEKS that have been posted this week. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

A Surprise RAK

Good Afternoon and TGIF!!! I was going to post a project for you today, but that's going to have to wait. I have something a little more special to show you. When I got home from work yesterday, I noticed there was a FedEx package for me. I KNOW I didn't buy anything, because I put myself on a "stamping spending freeze". I immediately noticed that the package was from my friend, Michelle, and proceeded to TEAR open the box (LOL). I squealed with delight when I saw all of WONDERFUL goodies she sent me. This was a TRUE Random Act of Kindness. I was not expecting anything from Michelle and she truly made my day. Now I just have to think of something FABULOUS to thank Michelle for her kindness.

Do you feel like making someone's day for no special reason? Why not send out a RAK yourself. I know whomever is on the receiving end is going to LOVE whatever you send them. Here is what Michelle sent me.

A BEAUTIFUL card! The heart paper is vellum (SO COOL) and the details that Michelle adds to her cards are just amazing.

12 sheets of patterned paper from the We R Memory Keepers Nonsense Collection. This paper is AWESOME. A couple of the sheets are flocked and a couple have glitter on them. Michelle thought I would like the paper; WOW was she right!

Matching trims and ribbons from the We R Memory Keepers Nonsense Collection.

And, last but not least, a Martha Stewart Valentine's Day Festivities Kit. Michelle thought my girls would enjoy this. How sweet is that? Not only was she thinking about me, but she was thinking about my Daughters. After I read Michelle's card and saw this, I immediately ran over to my girls to show them. They were SUPER excited and can't wait to make Valentine cupcakes for their friends.

Today is the third day of SNEAK PEEKS for the two new releases by Storage Units, Ink & More. They are called GOIN' TO THE CHAPEL and BLARNEY STONE and they will be available starting February 1st. Make sure to stop by the following design team members blogs to see the sneak peeks they have in store for you today. You will get a peek at both sets.

Kristen - Scrap - Creations
Amber - So many colors, so little time

I will back tomorrow with my sneak peek. Thanks for stopping by and I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL day!

Altered Valentine Mailbox

Good Morning! I was FINALLY able to get my hands on a couple of these tin mailboxes from the Target $1 Spot (YAY!!!). I tried the last two years, but every time I went there they were sold out. I only picked up two; one for each of my Daughters. I plan on giving each of them one for Valentine's Day filled with candy and a gift card to their favorite store. This was my first time altering one these mailboxes and I have to say, thanks to Emily's Tutorial, it was super simple. I used the cupid cuppie and the happy heart day sentiment from the SASI set, Love is Sweet, and colored them in with Copic Markers. I did, however, use a silver pen to color in the bow. The cardstock, patterned paper, and ribbon are all from the Valentine Key Ingredients from Taylored Expressions. I can't wait to alter the second one this weekend.

Today is the second day of SNEAK PEEKS for the two new releases by Storage Units, Ink & More. They are called GOIN' TO THE CHAPEL and BLARNEY STONE and they will be available starting February 1st. Make sure to stop by the following design team members blogs to see the sneak peeks they have in store for you today. You will not want to miss their ADORABLE (and I mean adorable) creations.

Tori - Wild Sprinkles
Carolina - Carolina's Creative Pad
Alex - Fairy Blossoms

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL day!

Whachadoin' Wednesday & SUINK Sneak Peeks

Good Morning! It's Wednesday, which means it time for another WHACHADOIN' WEDNESDAY CHALLENGE at Storage Units, Ink & More. This week's challenge is to make a card using RED, WHITE, & BLACK. You can use any theme you wish, but no other colors can be used. You can, however, choose your shade of red. So, do you want to play along? If so, check out THIS post for more information. If you upload your creation to SCS, remember to use keyword SUINKWWC25.

I have to say that using just red, white, and black was a lot harder than I thought it would be. But, that's why they call it a challenge, right?!? The envelope and mailbox are from the WILL YOU BE MY VALENTINE set by Storage Units, Ink & More. And, I have to admit that I cheated just a little bit (shhhh). I used my C-1 Copic Marker to highlight the images. I colored the hearts in with a Copic Marker and (even though it's really hard to see in the photo) I added StarDust Stickles to both images. I used Choice Snow White cardstock, Prism Papers Classic Red, and the some black and white Doodlebug patterned paper that I had in my stash. The red and black sheer polka dot ribbon is from Michael's and I added some red rhinestones to the bottom. Don't forget to check out the Storage Units, Ink & More BLOG for more cards for today's challenge.





Today is also the start of SNEAK PEEKS for the two newest releases from Storage Units, Ink & More. The two new sets are called GOIN' TO THE CHAPEL and BLARNEY STONE and they will be available starting February 1st. The sneak peek schedule is as follows:

Today, January 28th
Mary Jo - Technostamper
Janna - Stamps, Paper, and Glitter--Oh My!
Suzanne - Scrap Bitz

January 29th
Tori - Wild Sprinkles
Carolina - Carolina's Creative Pad
Alex - Fairy Blossoms

January 30th
Kristen - Scrap-Creations
Amber - So many colors, so little time

January 31st
ME!
Colleen - Glitter Ink!
Leigh - Sunflower Studio

So, head on over to Mary Jo, Janna, and Suzanne's blogs to get your first sneak peek of February's sets; you are going to LOVE THEM!!! Thanks for stopping by and I hope everyone has a wonderful day!