Tuesday, May 15, 2012

SSC255 The Open Sea

I participated in the Stamping 411 Challenge this week. I was happy to see The Open Sea in the new catalog! It's been available since it was in a mini catalog but it wasn't included in last year's catalog so it was just a write in. I'm so glad it's actually included in the 2012-2013 Catalog.  I got a shipment of catalogs yesterday and I have been anxiously awaiting them since there were some significant changes to the new ones. I'm happy to report that Stampin' Up! has done a great job again!! The catalog is a little smaller, but it has plenty of items and ideas. They cut back a little on the quality of the paper to make it reasonable for demonstrators to give them to all of their customers, but the quality is still great! And I love the way the products are presented, especially the accessories and embellishments.  So much easier to read! The new sets are great! My Wish list is HUGE!! If you don't want to wait until my New Catalog Open House in June to get your catalog, contact me and we'll make arrangements for you to get it sooner!

Here's the challenge sketch and my card. I used Midnight Muse, one of the In Colors for 2012-2014. The new pads are AWESOME! Boy do they stamp nice!



Supplies:
Stamp sets - The Open Sea
Cardstock - Crumb Cake, Midnight Muse, Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stacks
Ink - Crumb Cake, Midnight Muse
Accessories - Crumb Cake 3/8" taffeta ribbon, Stampin' sponges, Stampin' Dimensionals
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15 comments:

  1. Shans Design StudioMay 15, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Very Nice! This is one of my Favorite stamps, so glad it made to the new catalog too!

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  2. MarlaMay 15, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Really pretty, Diane!

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  3. Selene KemptonMay 16, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    So totally gorgeous! I love the masculine feel and the way you made the compass image look like a medal. so pretty!

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    1. Diane CaronMay 18, 2012 at 8:38 PM

      Thank you, Selene. Being picked for the Showcase sure got my morning off to a good start! I'm still smiling!

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  4. gbarron56May 16, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Beautiful card, Diane! I didn't ever purchase this set but seeing this makes me wish I had! Thanks so much for sharing your work and playing along at Stamping 411! Blessings, Gretchen

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    1. Diane CaronMay 18, 2012 at 8:37 PM

      Thanks for the encouagement, Gretchen. Being picked for the showcase made my day!!

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  5. Patti CheskyMay 16, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    One of my all-time favorite guy stamp sets. You've used it beautifully on the new and wonderful Midnight Muse!

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    1. Diane CaronMay 18, 2012 at 8:36 PM

      Thanks so much! I was sure pleased when I made the Showcase! I'm still smiling!

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  6. PattiMay 18, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    This is a great guy card. I never got that stamp set but now that it's back, it may go on my list.

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    1. Diane CaronMay 18, 2012 at 8:35 PM

      Thanks so much! I was sure smiling this morning when I made the Showcase!!

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  7. AnonymousMay 18, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    WOW! GREAT masculine card! Love it!

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    1. Diane CaronMay 18, 2012 at 8:34 PM

      Thanks! I was so pleased to make the Showcase!!

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  8. Diane CaronMay 18, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Thanks to all for your comments. I feel honored to be one of the Operator's Picks for this week!

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  9. Shans Design StudioMay 18, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Woo-Hoo! We made the Showcase!!! :)

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  10. Hi, I'm Lee Conrey!May 18, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    Great job on this sketch. You rocked it!

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