Pals February Blog Hop

Welcome to the Pals February Blog Hop. This month we are excited to share with you what we love about Stampin' Up! - our stamps, tools, accessories and techniques.


You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Natalie Bradley at Natalie Bradley Events, # 17,on the Pals Hop. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the amazing creations.

What I love about Stampin' Up! is...everything! But, seriously, what I love about Stampin' Up is the way everything matches. And when I say everything, I mean everything. The inks match card stock, designer series paper, ribbons, embellishments and more. Stamp images match designer papers, punches, and framelits.  You just can't go wrong.

When I was was learning about stamping, I was very unsuccessful at making a nice looking card.  Once I was introduced to Stampin' Up!, I was able to produce a beautiful result, because the elements of the card matched perfectly.  And, I didn't have to drive around town from store to store searching for a ribbon that would match an ink that would match the card stock.  

So, if you are new to stamping, select a stamp set and a color (any color) and some basic supplies,  and you will achieve beautiful results.  If you are not new to stamping you will appreciate all the matching elements Stampin' Up! has to offer.

Here are two cards that use the same color card stock, ink and ribbon, Primrose Petals and the same stamp set, Blooming with Kindness.  Blooming with Kindness is a great set because in addition to an image, it also includes sentiments for birthdays, thank you cards and cards to show support. This is a beautiful and versatile set that is a go-to set for me when I want to send a formal thank you, etc. 

Here are two similar but different cards, using matching elements.

So this is one of the many things I love about Stampin' Up! With some white card stock, some basic black ink and one additional color of card stock, matching ink and ribbon, it is possible to easily produce professional quality designs. Thank you Stampin' Up!

The next stop is Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations, #19 on the Pals Blog Hop!

Thanks for visiting and I hope to see you next month.

                      

1. Kerry Willard Bray at  Peonies and Paper Chains
2. Brian King at Stamp with Brian
3. Janice Warhank at  Janice's Papercraft Playground
4. Shannon Hokanson at Paper Works
5. Michelle Gleeson at  StampinMojo
6. Marlene Heringer at So Many Toys So Little Time
7. Linda Callahan at  Stampin' Seasons
8. Katy McGloin at  Just Fun Stamping 
9. Susan Itell at  Simple Stampin
10. Nicole Watt at  Pixel Maven's Retreat
11. Rae Harper-Burnet at  Wild West Paper Arts
12. Sherrie Gross at  Stampin Sunshine
13. Mary Fish at  Stampin' Pretty
14. Peggy Noe at  prettypapercards.com
15. Donna Kopenski at  craftycardmaker
16. Maggie Mata at  Maggie Made Cards
17. Natalie Bradley at Natalie Bradley Events
18. Diane Roberts at  Score at Four and a Quarter
19. Lisa Ann Bernard at  Queen B Creations
20. Jackie Diediker at Stampin Jackie
21. Alison Bilohlavek at ribbon and brad
22. Kelly DeTommaso at  Kelly's Creative Corner
23. Martie Pollard at The Crafty Bandit
24. Angie Blake at Angie's Musings
25. Dawn Tidd at  Tiddbits from Dawn
26. Shirley Sumption at  Look at my Cute Stuff
27. Debbie Mageed at Secret Stamper